Wilmington Star Echoes Confederate Past and National Politics
The Wilmington Post notes President Arthur's meetings with M W Ransom and Senator Vance, recalls Beauregard's cable invention, and comments on Hubbs turning to farming. It reports Rhode Island election fallout, local graft claims, Savannah trip impressions, and debates over New York influence and Gresham as postmaster general.
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M. W. Ransom
Arthur
Weldon
Vance
Goldsboro
N. C
G. T. Beauregard
New Orleans
Chicago
New York
Jterid
Keshan
Indiana
Gresham
Bia
Republican Party
Postmaster General pick hinted by Gorham in DC visit
The April 4 1883 report notes Hon. George C. Gorham indicating a strong candidate for Postmaster General, believed by readers to be a well qualified choice. The piece also covers Cabinet figures, tariffs, and military officers, with praise for Secretary Lincoln and General Sherman and mentions of ongoing political maneuvering ahead of the 1884 election.
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Wasuixcrox
D. C
Dean Post
Pennsylvania Avenue
George C. Gorham
National Republican
Hatton
Charles J. Folger
Treasty Department
Lou. Juin C. New
the Treasury
Indiana
E.M. Rosary
Grand Army of the Republic
Fisher
Third
North Carolina
Alan Mr. O'Hara
Pool
National Committee
Marshall Jeiwell
John GC New
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Sheridan
Idan
Grant
Sherman
Shermdan
Army
Army of the Future
Hancock
McDowell
War Department
Lincoln
Bureau
Cera
de It
General Sherman
Adjutant Cieneral
Gen
Tow Square
Geo
Army and Navy Journal
Lonvoy
Birmingham
London
Ireland
Winsdor
Giewingham
Lere
America
Prcet Street
Southampton Street
Strand
Ormand
Norman
Jabeth
Lambeth
Wilson
Henry Datton
United States
Ant Oade No Re
Atance
Malta
Yard Vaere
Kirmiogha
Alfa
Fraxkrort
Gasele
Moscow
Kremlin
St Petersburg
Societst
Dasith
Herra
Mont Ogte
Texas Penitentiary Lease Inquiry Allegations Surface
A Texas legislative committee investigated corruption claims linked to a ten year penitentiary lease bill. Joe Walker testified that lessees hosted meetings with lawmakers inside a private building with alcohol and gambling, naming senators and representatives seen there and offering to pay media outlets to oppose the bill. The Democratic majority was noted in coverage.
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Texas
Austry
House
Joe Walker
Itness
Democratic Statesman
Star
Cabinet rumors urge Longstreet or Mackey for Southern seat
Letter from Washington argues Southern Republicans deserve a respected cabinet choice and cites General Longstreet and Congressman E W M Mackey as possible nominees. It criticizes patronage politics and praises principled Republicans in both regions as capable and honest. Washington March 80.
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Wes
South
Washington Potential Journal
Hatton
Potomac
Longstreet
John Paul
E. W. M. Mackey
North
Rous A. Kiex
Washington
March
Bitter column rails at Democratic critique of Butler theft claims
The National Republican accuses Democrats of long denying or praising the alleged spoon theft by Gen Benjamin F Butler in New Orleans. It argues silence implies either past slander or current complicity and compares their stance to Whitelaw Reid and Garfield.
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Rhod
Rhode Island
Sprague
Barn
Heetor
Bailey
Lilling Township
Harnett County
Constable
Hector
Benjamin F. Butler
New Orleana
Doughty
Butler
Whitelaw Reid
Garfield
By Plains
Joe Bill
Buffalo Bill
Kit Carson
Texas Jack
California
Joe
Far West
N. D. Thompson , CO
Nehera
N.W. Cor
Broadway
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Sonpay Mugvine
Hubbs
Newbern
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T. Kring
United States Supreme Court
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Savannah
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Ils
Treasury Department
Col. Wade
Intermal Revenue
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Charleston
Willington
Tech
Smithville
Paradise
Connecticut
Bach
Little Star
South Carolina
Kingsbury
Associated Press
Ser
Frank Hatton
Lndiana
Union
Citiey
Walter 2
Greslau
Thiana
Genny
Europe
Willam Clark
Italy
Florence
Paris
Dresden
Rouit
Goyeres
David Swing
Chivazo
Mary
Vaulie Chmpiieson
Dr. Dix
Ocinus
Terry
Gmerratic Genims
National Congress
Mahooe
Virginia
Amy
Bourbes
Napoleon
Berlin
Dausheer
Cologne
Aotogus
William Lit
Counteas de Palkenburg
Meer Rhine
Jeroars
Stuxson & Co
Portland, Maine
Wilmingdon
Bro’s
Rocky Point, Ng
Edward H. King
Jay
Wilmington, N
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N . Stedman
New Hanover
J. O. Scott
Boot and Shoe Maker
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Princeas
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Schutte
Granite Row
Front Street
Cuda
Porto Rico
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Cig of
Wilmington Baste
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Digame Bunor
Besdhes Hoop Trom
Aderiax
Vollera
Por Exis
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Ros
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