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Political turmoil and cabinet shifts in 1881
The Wilmington Post reports on the reelection prospects and cabinet appointments around President Arthur in 1881. It notes William Windom’s U.S. Senate seat win, Morgan and Folger cabinet nominations, and Judge Folger’s strong confirmation. It also covers river and harbor debates, county government reform, and Prohibition battles tied to power and liberty.
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William Windom
U. S
Arthur
E. D Morgan
New York
Jary
The
Treasury
Gov. Morgan
Charles J. Folger
Secretary of the Treasury
Thos. L. James
Congress
Folger
Senate
James
Ahr Semon
Siece
Justices of the Peace
R. Seabee
Pounties
Commonwealth
North Carolina
Abe
General Assembly
Republican State Committee
Lisa Land League
Irish National Land League
Dublin
Land Movement
Wis
Parnell
Davitt
Dilgg Kettle
Brennan
Organientitin
Mr.Healy
Inieg
League
Tenants’ Defense Association
Ireland
Tesgue
Beaconsfield
Gladstone
Cumber
Lerpee