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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1888
Page
2
A Philadelphia paper offers a $50 prize for predicting President Harrison's cabinet complexion while reports from Washington and Delaware spark debates on new newspapers and inaugural splendor. Weather woes in the South and labor plans surface as pundits lament the era's journalistic excesses and political rancor.
The piece argues that Republican leaders seek to break Civil Service barriers to seize public offices. It notes a drift from reform pledges and the drive to extend reform to all offices, claiming a shift away from the party platform. It emphasizes the rank and file feel pressure to oppose Civil Service protections.
The column weighs Harrison's pledge to advance reform against party pull for patronage. It cites Edison of Chicago platform, argues reform could be set back if he falters, while Cleveland’s record is praised. It warns of loss if he abandons pledges and predicts Civil Service would again be reproachful.
Fragmentary note shows delivery of a document by Carlos on order of the Chairman for the Lamps and Lights Committee. It references Lemps and Lignis and a deadline “on or before Pee Ist, 3 Nov. 29, S88” for delivery to the Chairmen of the Committee on Lamps and Lights.
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