The Tin Box Parade; A Handbook for Larceny
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First published: 1934
Description
Lively, contemporaneous account of corruption in political offices in New York City from 1915 to 1934. Mackaye is an engaging writer who brings corrupt officials to life. He was a frequent contributor to the New Yorker, from where some of these pieces first saw light.
By the way, the title, which predates the musical *Fiorello * by 30 years refers to a 1932 statement by New York Sheriff Farley. Questioned during a corruption probe about he lived in such high style on his low salary, Sheriff Farley responded that he owed it all to vigilant saving in his "wonderful tin box."
By the way, the title, which predates the musical *Fiorello * by 30 years refers to a 1932 statement by New York Sheriff Farley. Questioned during a corruption probe about he lived in such high style on his low salary, Sheriff Farley responded that he owed it all to vigilant saving in his "wonderful tin box."
