It’s a tangled web of deceit and corruption that has entwined the highest echelons of New York’s power structure. A peremptory mandamus granted by Supreme Court Judge Fane in Chambers has sparked a firestorm of controversy, with the Comptroller accused of bending to the whims of influential city officials. The mandamus, issued several days ago, directed the Comptroller to pay a staggering $6000 to three individuals – William C. Trapbagen, John McClavo, and William Seaver – their commissions for overseeing the excavation of the 14th Street sewer. But what seems like a routine payout has ignited a storm of protests from city officials and citizens alike.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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