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Reform Politics and Two Types of Reformers in City Government
The speaker recalls reform efforts in cities, contrasting two main reformer types. One group works nonpartisanly to nominate fit candidates and clean up city councils. the other are loud organizers who campaign for reform, often chasing expedients and public attention. Both face challenges from saloon wards, political expediency, and occasional payoffs to keep power.
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United States
Legislature
Congress
Webster Flanagan
Justice of the Peace
Cook County
Payrol
Robert Pedl
Boga
Geezeer
Joseph B. Bowles