Fornes, Charles Vincent, 1844-1929

New York Mayor Seth Low directs the bombardment of a Tammany Hall bunker flying a flag labeled “Tammany Graft.” Several men, among them former President Grover Cleveland, and Charles V. Fornes, pass shells labeled “Clean record, Capable administration, [and] Just return for taxes” for an “Anti-Tammany” howitzer. They are behind a sand-bag bunker labeled “Honest Government” and are flying the flag of “Municipal Reform.” Caption: “That ammunition fits our gun only.”

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1903-10-21

Secretary of War Root is in London with the Alaska Boundary Tribunal and President Roosevelt provides updates on various events and political issues in the United States including the post office scandal, State Senator Greene, and political candidates.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

John D. Crimmins believes that a ticket of George B. McClellan for mayor, Edward M. Grout for controller, and Charles Vincent Fornes for president of the board of aldermen will receive the support of all Democrats and win the election.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-29

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