Rejected Supreme Court nominations spark historic debate
A late 19th century column traces rare Senate rejections of presidential Supreme Court nominees from Rutledge to Peckham, noting historical patterns and the era's political tensions. It contrasts prior rejections with contemporary reactions to Wilson era Army and Navy expansion proposals. The piece cites public sentiment shifts reflected in postcard polls and editorial surprise at the breadth of support.
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John Rutledge
South Carolina
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Senate
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George Williams
Tibor
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David B
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Navy
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Ites
Pres Dent
County Commissioners Court Tax Levy 1916 Brewster County Texas
Proceedings of Commissioner Court in regular session Feb 1916 with all members present. It orders levies per $100 property value for 1916 including general fund 25 cents, road and bridge 15 cents, refunding bonds sinking funds for series 1 and 2, jury fund 2 cents, jail annex 3 cents, district school No 2 10 cents, district school No 3 12 cents, and interest.
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Brewster County
Texas
Towit
Dallas News
Louisi
Brewster
Texas district taxes and Brewster county vote recount
A Houston area discussion on district and county taxes appears in Brewster County court records. The Court orders tax rolls adjusted for Land Town of Brewster, authorizes warrants for pauper care and public works, and approves painting and bandstand upgrades. A race-themed street project on Avenue D is slated, with a survey ordered for an iron bridge over the creek.
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H. H. Sullivan
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Reported Washington Letter Cites Bryan Support
A Washington letter quoted by The New York Post notes that Colonel Bryan is viewed as backing his renomination. The piece suggests Bryan’s stance reflects a strong proponent view within circles close to him. The authored interview excerpts imply Bryan’s influence on party dynamics during the period.
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Washington
New York Post
Bryan
Announcements From Brewster County Race Notices
The document lists authorized announcements for political candidates including M. M. McParland for Legislature, W. H. Ragine for County Judge, and A. M. Turney for County Judge Brewster. It notes these candidates seek Democratic primary support and will be decided by voters in July 1916.
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