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- ↑ Rosenberg, Gary H. "William M. Brewer". Omaha Mayors. Douglas County Historical Society. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
- ↑ Kestenbaum, Larry (2 October 2012). "Brentano to Brewington". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
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