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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1910
Page
1
The five candidates on the nonpartisan supreme court ballot are supported by the Grange and farmers across Washington. The court’s ruling forces candidates to choose a single ticket, while a Seattle lawyers’ group pushes a separate campaign fund to defend nonpartisanship and challenge conventional blocs.
The piece notes organized labor and the Grange backing non-partisan judiciary tickets while other parties struggle. It highlights about 20,000 union votes in King County and cites Joe Smith's critical history of the state supreme court, urging voters to read his in depth articles despite controversy.
W R Sears formerly of the Wenatchee lake region recently residing on a Cashmere fruit ranch called on old Leavenworth acquaintances last week and renewed friendships.
A 1910 non partisan judiciary league urges Washington voters to restore direct primary participation for supreme court judges. It condemns the 1909 convention shift, urges repeal and new nomination rules, and pledges resignations if reform occurs. The note closes with a church society meeting notice for November 3.
The Non-Partisan Judiciary League announces five selfless candidates for the supreme bench to restore direct primary control to the people. It cites the 1909 act and Root-Gordon scandal as motive, urging voters to reject the partisan slate and empower a people chosen court through resignations and new elections.
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