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Washington 1885 Power Shifts Sweep Civil Service
In Washington on June 13 1885 Republicans report widescale dismissals of clerks postmasters customhouse workers and revenue collectors being replaced by Democrats. About 25 000 Democratic appointments have been noted since March as heads of departments begin to assert control. The article also notes a charity conference with President Cleveland in attendance and debates over savings banks postal deposits and sub treasury reforms plus various local notices and advertisements.
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