Plunkitt of Tammany Hall
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- a series of very plain talks on very practical politics, delivered by ex-Senator George Washington Plunkitt, the Tammany philosopher, from his rostrum—the New York County court house bootblack stand; Recorded by William L. Riordon
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1. PLUNKITT OF TAMMANY HALL2. Recorded by William L. Riordon3. Preface4. A Tribute to Plunkitt by the Leader of Tammany Hall5. Chapter 1. Honest Graft and Dishonest Graft6. Chapter 2. How to Become a Statesman7. Chapter 3. The Curse of Civil Service Reform8. Chapter 4. Reformers Only Mornin' Glories9. Chapter 5. New York City Is Pie for the Hayseeds10. Chapter 6. To Hold Your District: Study Human Nature and Act Accordin'11. Chapter 7. On The Shame of the Cities12. Chapter 8. Ingratitude in Politics13. Chapter 9. Reciprocity in Patronage14. Chapter 10. Brooklynites Natural-Born Hayseeds15. Chapter 11. Tammany Leaders Not Bookworms16. Chapter 12. Dangers of the Dress Suit in Politics17. Chapter 13. On Municipal Ownership18. Chapter 14. Tammany the Only Lastin' Democracy19. Chapter 15. Concerning Gas in Politics20. Chapter 16. Plunkitt's Fondest Dream21. Chapter 17. Tammany's Patriotism22. Chapter 18. On the Use of Money in Politics23. Chapter 19. The Successful Politician Does Not Drink24. Chapter 20. Bosses Preserve the Nation25. Chapter 21. Concerning Excise26. Chapter 22. A Parting Word on the Future of the Democratic Party in27. Chapter 23. Strenuous Life of the Tammany District Leader