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Domestic News
February 24, 1909
Douglas Island News
Douglas, Alaska
What is this article about?
Judge Silas H. Reid exonerated by General Wilmer following graft investigation in Valdez, Alaska. Several of Reid's appointees, including clerk O. A. Wells, resigned. Commentary notes Reid's luck in retaining position amid history of judicial corruption in Alaska.
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Judge Silas H. Reid has been exonerated by General Wilmer, who was sent to Valdez to investigate the charges of graft against the judge. Several appointees of the judge have resigned, among them O. A. Wells, clerk of the court of the Third division. Judge Reid is not the first federal judge in Alaska who has got into trouble by having a gang of grafters around him, and if he succeeds in holding on to his job he is in great luck. When Alaska gets an official who can be called honest he should be retained until death calls him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Judge Reid
Graft Investigation
Exoneration
Alaska Judiciary
Official Corruption
What entities or persons were involved?
Silas H. Reid
General Wilmer
O. A. Wells
Where did it happen?
Valdez, Alaska
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Valdez, Alaska
Key Persons
Silas H. Reid
General Wilmer
O. A. Wells
Outcome
judge reid exonerated; several appointees resigned, including o. a. wells, clerk of the court of the third division.
Event Details
General Wilmer investigated charges of graft against Judge Silas H. Reid in Valdez. Reid exonerated. Commentary on history of judicial corruption in Alaska and need to retain honest officials.