The Politicos, 1865-1896Harcourt, Brace, 1938 - 760 pages A lively history of the parties and the great party leaders who dominated American politics during the turbulent years of the "Robber Barons." |
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Page 416
... given 111 ; Chauncey Depew , who was a cover for Platt's further purposes , was given 99 , as New York's Favorite Son ; Russell Alger , 84 ; Harrison and Allison , 80 and 72 respectively . Blaine , who had made repeated declinations ...
... given 111 ; Chauncey Depew , who was a cover for Platt's further purposes , was given 99 , as New York's Favorite Son ; Russell Alger , 84 ; Harrison and Allison , 80 and 72 respectively . Blaine , who had made repeated declinations ...
Page 438
... given , provided dilemmas that would have perplexed greater barristers than Mr. Harrison . II " When I came into power I found that the party managers had taken it all to themselves , " Harrison once said in an intimate talk at which ...
... given , provided dilemmas that would have perplexed greater barristers than Mr. Harrison . II " When I came into power I found that the party managers had taken it all to themselves , " Harrison once said in an intimate talk at which ...
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... given in 1888 , and even this , as he told Elkins , he thought " a waste of money . " Too late came a letter from Carnegie stipulating that he should pay no more than $ 10,000 this year . " 58 On the other hand Whitney , who declared ...
... given in 1888 , and even this , as he told Elkins , he thought " a waste of money . " Too late came a letter from Carnegie stipulating that he should pay no more than $ 10,000 this year . " 58 On the other hand Whitney , who declared ...
Contents
18651868 | 3 |
The Spoilsmen | 61 |
The Spoilsmen in Power | 100 |
Copyright | |
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