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Two Bosses in Their Own Bailiwicks
A profile contrasts Boss Platt of Tioga and Boss Croker of New York, detailing their origins, families, styles, and political influence. It traces Croker’s Irish roots and long tenure at the Democratic Club, and Platt’s steady rise from local clerk to powerful state leader, highlighting personal habits and family life.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Platt
Croker
Empire State
Boss Croker
Blackrock
Quartertown
County Cork
Ireland
Hyre Croat
Henry Croker
Crokers
John Dillon Croker
Richard
Richard Croker
Bermuda
Elizabeth Fraser
Tammany Man
Tammany
van Wyck
East Seventy-fourth Street
Mr. Croker
Democratic Club
Fifth Avenue
Tioga
Pos
Boss Platt
Thomas Collier Platt
Duveen
Yale
Tioga National Bank
Michigan
Tioga County
T. C. Platt
Frank
Harry
Romulus
Remus
Mr. Platt
Vrey
Florida
Manhattan Beach
Conkling
Mrs. Platt