George Washington Olvany
George Washington Olvany (1876-1952) was the deputy New York City Fire Commissioner, and leader of Tammany Hall.[1] He resigned from Tammany Hall in 1929.[2]
References
- ^ "Death of Brennan". Time magazine. August 20, 1928. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,881173,00.html. Retrieved 2009-08-18. "George Washington Olvany, under the careful guidance of Governor Smith, has succeeded Tammany Boss Murphy. Frank Hague is in power in New Jersey."
- ^ "Olvany Out". Time magazine. March 25, 1929. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,846323,00.html#ixzz0XLPpCjRc. Retrieved 2009-11-19. "In its new Manhattan Building met last week the Executive Committee of Tammany Hall to discuss such routine things as a contribution to national Democratic deficit. Finally Secretary Eagan asked the chairman for permission to read a letter. He read: 'Because of ill health and on advice of physicians I resign as leader of Tammany Hall. George W. [Washington] Olvany.' Silence. Looks. Leader Olvany, present, said nothing. Followed then days of consternation, for a New York mayoralty contest looms. Nearly every district leader hoped for the succession. Meanwhile to Surrogate James A. Foley everyone, including Alfred E. Smith and James J. Walter looked for advice."
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1876 |
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1952 |
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