In Kansas City, _____________ began his political career as a saloonkeeper. e became a dominant power in the First Ward, and his ability to deliver the vote enabled him to provide police protection for organized gambling.

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The reference to Kansas City and the fact that he started as a saloonkeeper and provided police protection for organized gambling all point to James Pendergast, who was a political boss in Kansas City in the early 20th century. Daniel Drew, James Fisk, and Jay Gould were all prominent figures in finance and railroads in the 19th century, and not involved in Kansas City politics.

In Kansas City, _____________ Began His Political Career as a Saloonkeeper