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Cranks and ward bosses dominate rival party HQs
In New York the Republican and Democratic headquarters teem with self styled campaign experts and “strong minded” women. A visitor notes reception rooms filled with cranks who claim to run campaigns, ward bosses and odd characters, each seeking attention while party workers juggle meetings and schemes.
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Dispatch
New York
Major
Tom Canaraugh
Tomeside
Chairman Carter
Colonel Carter
Cansvaugh
Osnavaugh
Carter
Tom
Aame
Sheehan
Grover Cleveland
Maikie Casey
Northing
Mister Sheehan
McKinley
Democratic
Campeions
Harrison
Pdase
Presiot
Boss Harrison
Dave Hill