The Politicos, 1865-1896A lively history of the parties and the great party oeaders who dominated American politics during the turbulent eyrs of the "Robber Barons." |
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ment to a post office or a revenue post in any State which was disapproved by the Senators from the State in question . ... This he did , Senator Oliver Morton of Indiana leading the administration fight for repeal , but the cool ...
ment to a post office or a revenue post in any State which was disapproved by the Senators from the State in question . ... This he did , Senator Oliver Morton of Indiana leading the administration fight for repeal , but the cool ...
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one of the Louisiana Senators , Mr. Caffery , had drafted a schedule for sugar , " Mr. Havemeyer looking over his shoulder , and the other members of the Sugar Trust watching the Senator with eyes that fairly glistened .
one of the Louisiana Senators , Mr. Caffery , had drafted a schedule for sugar , " Mr. Havemeyer looking over his shoulder , and the other members of the Sugar Trust watching the Senator with eyes that fairly glistened .
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Senator Allen : Why should the American Sugar Refining Company contribute to either of the political parties in the State of New York ? Mr. Havemeyer : We have large interests in this State ; police and fire protection .
Senator Allen : Why should the American Sugar Refining Company contribute to either of the political parties in the State of New York ? Mr. Havemeyer : We have large interests in this State ; police and fire protection .
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18651868 | 3 |
The Spoilsmen | 61 |
The Spoilsmen in Power | 100 |
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| Title | The Politicos, 1865-1896 Harvest book |
| Author | Matthew Josephson |
| Publisher | Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1938 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 10 Jan 2007 |
| Length | 760 pages |
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