Committee of Seventy established

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Committee of Seventy was formed after a mass meeting at Madison Square Garden as a 'citizens movement outside of party politics' to elect a reform mayor - Chaired by Joseph Laroque former Bar Association President.

Established, 1894

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1871-Another Committee of Seventy was a committee of 70 citizens of New York City, formed under the leadership of Samuel J. Tilden. It investigated and prosecuted William M. Tweed for misuse of government office.

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"A Cinch. Says Boss Croker to Boss McLaughlin: "Shake!" 1893

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All politics revolved around the Croker.

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