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Skelton C. Wheat

A minor business figure.

minor

Also known as Wheat, Mr. Wheat

First appearance: vii

Skelton C. Wheat shows up with force in XXXIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Calls a meeting of the Citizens' Municipal Reform Association to investigate the Cowperwood failure.
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GWGeorge W. StenerMSMark SimpsonWCW. C. DavisonHWHenry Worthing…EZEddie ZandersSCSkelton C. Wheat

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  • Extended cast and background figures
  • Cowperwood's inner circle

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