Warming The Rascals Out and the Washington Office Hunt
The piece argues the new Democratic push to replace Republican holdovers will be slow and contentious. It notes estimates of 25 000 office seekers in Washington and predicts hardship for many Democrats as state department posts fill. It applauds Cleveland yet laments mob pressure and urges focus on treasury and silver issues. It praises Grover Cleveland as a model, citing his inaugural pledge of devoted public service. It emphasizes restraint against rapid patronage and calls for orderly governance.
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Cleveland policy and likely patronage in 1893 Georgia politics
In a March 16 1893 overview from Bainbridge Georgia observers discuss President Cleveland's likely approach to appointments and civil service. Merit and fitness will guide hiring with party service a factor but not the sole criterion. Democrats seek to replace Republicans in key posts while extending the civil service, and a large slate of office seekers is noted along with a local Clerk hire in Alabama.
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Missing Word Contest in The Democrat Opens Subscriptions
A historical newspaper item describes The Democrat of Bainbridge Georgia launching a missing word contest. Readers submit a guessed word for a sentence, enclose 25 cents for a three month subscription, and send to the Contest Editor. Prizes total 20 percent of entry fees with results announced after May 15 1893.
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