Author: Gerald Leinwand
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9780786418459
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Political corruption is easy to define--the use of public office for private gain--but it isn't so readily seen because politicians cover their tracks so well. Four of America's most corrupt mayors and their shady dealings are covered in this work. "Big Bill" Thompson, who was mayor of Chicago three times, is considered America's worst mayor, having, among other questionable activities, accepted support from gangster Al Capone. Frank Hague of Jersey City described his town as the "moralest city in the nation" and banished prostitution and pornography, but he saw no evil in gambling and Jersey City became a gambling mecca. Jimmy Walker of New York City was a "good time" mayor and did well as the city prospered, but cared little for the city's money and his own when the Great Depression struck. James Michael Curley of Boston openly asserted that "politics is my business," but he flaunted a lavish home built entirely at the public's expense and was elected again and again, once while he was still in jail.
Mackerels in the Moonlight
Author: Gerald Leinwand
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9780786418459
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Political corruption is easy to define--the use of public office for private gain--but it isn't so readily seen because politicians cover their tracks so well. Four of America's most corrupt mayors and their shady dealings are covered in this work. "Big Bill" Thompson, who was mayor of Chicago three times, is considered America's worst mayor, having, among other questionable activities, accepted support from gangster Al Capone. Frank Hague of Jersey City described his town as the "moralest city in the nation" and banished prostitution and pornography, but he saw no evil in gambling and Jersey City became a gambling mecca. Jimmy Walker of New York City was a "good time" mayor and did well as the city prospered, but cared little for the city's money and his own when the Great Depression struck. James Michael Curley of Boston openly asserted that "politics is my business," but he flaunted a lavish home built entirely at the public's expense and was elected again and again, once while he was still in jail.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9780786418459
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Political corruption is easy to define--the use of public office for private gain--but it isn't so readily seen because politicians cover their tracks so well. Four of America's most corrupt mayors and their shady dealings are covered in this work. "Big Bill" Thompson, who was mayor of Chicago three times, is considered America's worst mayor, having, among other questionable activities, accepted support from gangster Al Capone. Frank Hague of Jersey City described his town as the "moralest city in the nation" and banished prostitution and pornography, but he saw no evil in gambling and Jersey City became a gambling mecca. Jimmy Walker of New York City was a "good time" mayor and did well as the city prospered, but cared little for the city's money and his own when the Great Depression struck. James Michael Curley of Boston openly asserted that "politics is my business," but he flaunted a lavish home built entirely at the public's expense and was elected again and again, once while he was still in jail.
Henry Clay
Author: Robert Vincent Remini
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393310887
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 884
Book Description
"Great biography leaves an indelible view of the subject. After Remini's masterful portrait, Clay is unforgettable." --Donald B. Cole, Newsday
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393310887
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 884
Book Description
"Great biography leaves an indelible view of the subject. After Remini's masterful portrait, Clay is unforgettable." --Donald B. Cole, Newsday
Fishery Circular
Mackerel by Moonlight
Author: William F. Weld
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671038748
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671038748
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Forest and Stream
Report
Author: Commonwealth Shipping Committee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Shipping
Languages : en
Pages : 948
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Shipping
Languages : en
Pages : 948
Book Description
Anglers' Guide to the United States Pacific Coast
Author: James L. Squire
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fisheries
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Report on the Condition of the Sea Fisheries of the South Coast of New England
Author: United States. Bureau of Fisheries
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fish culture
Languages : en
Pages : 1294
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fish culture
Languages : en
Pages : 1294
Book Description
Report on the Conditions of the Sea Fisheries of the South Coast of New England
Author: United States. Bureau of Fisheries
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fish culture
Languages : en
Pages : 1278
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fish culture
Languages : en
Pages : 1278
Book Description
Report of the United States Commissioner of Fisheries
Author: United States. Bureau of Fisheries
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fish culture
Languages : en
Pages : 1292
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fish culture
Languages : en
Pages : 1292
Book Description