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Resignation demand sparks tense Wilmington council clash
In a Weldon style letter to Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Frank H. Darby defies a request to resign as City Attorney, denouncing political intolerance, boss rule, and Southern Bourbonism while defending his stance for open government and equal opportunity. He alleges retaliation and discusses his nonpartisan stance, denoting personal integrity and opposition to patronage.
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