McReynolds and the 1913 retirement proposal revisited
The column reexamines James Clark McReynolds actions as Attorney General in 1913, noting his push for a retirement mechanism for federal judges who refuse to retire. It contrasts past editorials labeling him radical with later views of him as an arch conservative, and cites Wilson’s elevation of McReynolds to the Supreme Court as political strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
James Clark McReynolds
London
United States
McReynolds
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
Hugo Black
Defense and diplomacy clash over aging judges and navy aims
A historical critique argues for term limits on Federal Judges and hallmarks a critic’s view of U S defense policy. It cites Roosevelt and Black, condemns an aggressive navy, and questions Britain’s influence while urging a narrow, peacekeeping defense posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Grey
the Aeroplane
Grey
United States
Alsatian Islands
Honolulu
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Panama
Caribbean
Newfoundland
Great Britain
America
Britain
Copyright Ledger Syndicate
Oberlin expects 520 new students this year
Oberlin College anticipates about 520 new students on campus this fall with 200 freshman men and 160 freshman women in the college and 120 in the conservatory. Orientation begins September 17 and 18, with general registration set for September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin College
Conservatory
Oberlin
West Ridge Bay Hosts and Neighbor Calls
West Ridge Bay hosts Mr and Mrs Sherman Mason with daughters Jane and Harriet visiting Mrs Sheldon on Indian Hollow Road on Sunday. Mr and Mrs H H Drusendahl and daughter Leota and Louis Betcher called on Mr and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Mason
Jane
Harriet
Sheldon
Indian Hollow Road
H. H. Drusendahl
Leota
Louis Betcher
Honeymoon Ends With Five Years For Robbery Suspect
Francie E Lee married Helen Fox in a San Francisco jail after conviction for robbery. He faces eight years before parole. Lee claimed the crime funded his marriage, and the couple will begin his sentence at Folsom prison as family visitors from Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme
Francie E. Lee
Folsom
Iife
Helen Fox
San Francisco
Lee
Taverne
Decker and Hillier Guests Mentioned in North Olmsted
Louis Decker of North Olmsted was noted on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hillier were guests of her son, Clifford Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Decker
North Olmsted
H. J. Hillier
Clifford Hart
Walker suit against Bublock hits Pittsfield on Sunday
Mr and Mrs R Walker filed a civil action against Mr and Mrs Walter Bublock of Pittsfield over a Sunday incident. The suit seeks redress for alleged damages arising from the event at a local address.
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R. &. Walker
Walter Bublock
Pittsfield
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C. W. Koppes
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Toledo
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Carl Kieffer
H. J. Hiller
I. F. Eldred
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Myrtle Franklin
Evangelical Church
Franklin
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Hutchinson
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Ohio
Murbach Coal 201
W. Bridge Street
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