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The Corrupt Rise of a County Politician Fletcher and Shacklett
Fletcher manipulates Noel Shacklett into a key state senate bid by arranging a Davis county delegation role and steering him through Springfield. Shacklett, a farm boy with little schooling, rises under Fletcher’s guidance, learning to navigate committees, lobbyists, and political bargains while facing pressures from rivals seeking patronage and influence.
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Fletcher
Peyton
Uncle Tommy
Noel Shacklett
Seain
Sheriff's Office
Lawson
State Senate
Springfield
Shacklett Place
Noel
Rutherford
Tommy
Buewy
Hansonville
Davis County
Chicago
Shacklett
Mr. Shacklett
Davis
Judiciary Committee
Fletcner
Appropriations Committee
Ship of State
Fietcker
Knox
McKee
Committee On Appropriations
Railroad and Warehouse Commission