Bosses and the Graft Masters of America
Cartoonist Homer Davenport reviews the rise of political bosses and graft, calling them the most dangerous criminals in society. He argues publicity can curb their power, describes how bosses recruit followers, control elections, and influence conventions, urging public pressure and fearless reporting to land them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayes Davenport
New York
John Burns
England
America
Burna
Murayeten
United States
Congress
United States Senate
York City
Ohio
Bosses and political power in Ohio and New York outlined
The piece catalogs political bosses in Cincinnati and Ohio and contrasts figures like Cox Murphy and Croker Platt Odell and the influence of party machines. It sketches how bosses manipulate media, press, and elections, with vivid portraits of historic operatives and patterns across cities and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cox
Lincoln
Murphy
New York
Jefferson
Senate
West
Inguile
Sherman
Platt
Mr. Croker
Odell
Fifth Avenue
Seasonable Underwear for Men at Brooks Co.
E N Brooks & Co offers correct qualities of seasonal underwear for men at reasonable prices. Visit 1231 Ave. E for in store selections and sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Brooks & Co
Ave
Fragmented reminiscences and health blurs in old notices
A jumble of character sketches and health advertising. The narrative recalls a fierce but loyal man with gruff speech who never ate candy and a relative recalling jail anecdotes. It then shifts to a medical note on deafness describing Eustachian tube inflammation and a claimed cure offered by Cheney Co. with a Toledo address and home remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath
Sam
Cory Iete
Eptarr
Bend
Ciroure
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Aire Alata
Sam Rainey Reformer and Graft Fighter in San Francisco
The account recalls Sam Rainey of San Francisco, a blunt reform figure who called himself the Good Government Club. It notes his size and methods, detailing how he exposed graft and the resulting loss of thug support, ending with a stark portrait of the reformer and his enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Government Club
Rainey
Beat
Sam Rainey
Ti.les New Heart Cure Promises Healthier Hearts
The ad claims thousands have been made strong by Ti.les New Heart Cure. It alleges direct action on heart muscles and nerves, calming excitement, boosting energy, improving circulation and digestion, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to benefit.
Hats in Seattle Ad Promises Fine Selection
An advertisement from EB N. Brooks & Co. at 1331 and Ave offers the swellest line of men’s hats in Seattle and invites customers to call and look for a pleasing fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
EB N. Brooks & Co
Ave
Ose
Also Mentioned on This Page
Homer Davenport
Bone Platt
Filtey
Ex Dots
Crody
Sly Fox
Croker
Hugh McLaughlin
Brooklyn
Murphys
Second Avenue
Washita
Sperger & Hurlbut Second and Union
Leachi Park Pavilion
Beattie Mieetriee Wmplayes’ Beneficial Association
Bick
Maele
Warner
Esr
Bagley’s
A Ae Max Ragley Drug CO
DRU Lace
Po Rey
J. Redelsheimer & Co
Flist Ave
Col
Columbia St
Associated Press Service
Tomorrow’s Post- Intelligencer
Woodhouse CO
Mary Crawford Fraser
Far East
Mary Fraser
F. Marion Crawford
Hugh Fraser
Japan
Post-Intelligencer
Dope Springs
Charles Dryden
Dryden
Pee Springs
Pacific Coast
Mississippi
Columbia River
Columbia
Canada
Grand Trunk Railway
Frank G. Carpenter
Lord Roberts
Bobs
Kether Rujaero
Beattie
Hird Avenue Theater
Russell & Drew Megre
Williams Opera Company
Gobs Cort
Mgr
Oliver Morosco
Harry Mestayer
Henrik Ibsen
Milwaukee Sentinel
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Examiner
Arizona
John Cort
London Gaiety Girls
Pat White
Comedian
Wahlund and
Telka
Samsons
George Stewart
Jeanne DE Weiss
STAR
Ethel Whitesides
Her
Pettit and
Ma'gee
Potter
Arno Marsh
Starascope
D. S. Johnston
Chickering Dealers
Burke Building
RED Front Furniture CO
Pike Street
Alameda
Novelty Cloak and Suit Mfg. Co
Second Ave
Pantages Theater
Shaws Pharmacy
Houghton & Hunter Jewelers
First Ave
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