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Thus the Committee of Seventy passed into complete control of the situation, and under the pressure of suits and arrests the Ring rapidly lost its power and finally its existence.
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This statement summarizes the downfall of a corrupt political ring, illustrating the power of organized citizen action in restoring integrity.
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