Spurned by the upper class, Wood garnered support from the organized workers. Ira B. Davis denounced the Wall Street Democratic renegades, noting that none had objected when the state government bailed out the banks: apparently what was virtuous in them was a crime in Mayor Wood or the workingmen.
In "Gotham: A History of New York City to 1898," Mike Wallace illustrates how Mayor Wood found himself rejected by the elite class, yet he gained a strong following among organized laborers. This support stemmed from a collective dissatisfaction with the wealthy's handling of economic issues, particularly during times of crisis.
Ira B. Davis criticized the hypocrisy of the upper class and the Democratic faction, pointing out their silence during the...
