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February 27, 1900
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Justice Gray expected to resign from US Supreme Court at age 72 after 20 years of service; Attorney General John W. Griggs likely nominee as successor by President McKinley, with Judge William R. Day also considered.
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GRAY MAY RETIRE.
Resignation of Supreme Court
Justice Expected—A Place
For Griggs.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 27.—Mr. Justice
Gray is expected to send his resignation
as a member of the United States supreme
court to President McKinley this week. It
is very probable that the receipt of Justice
Gray's resignation will be quickly followed
by the nomination of Attorney General John
W. Griggs as his successor. Justices of the
supreme court of the United States are
privileged to resign upon reaching the age
of 70, with full pay for life. Justice Gray
will be 72 years of age on March 24, and
has served since his appointment by
President Arthur on December 19, 1881.
He is five years older than either the
chief justice or Justice Harlan, and from
seven to seventeen years older than his
other associates. The duties of the office
being arduous and exacting for a man of
his age, there will be no surprise at the
White House, it is said, if his resignation
is sent to the president within the next
few days. In this event it is pretty well
agreed upon that the name of the present
attorney general will be sent to the senate
for confirmation as his successor. Mr.
Griggs will be 51 years of age on July 10
next, and has served in the cabinet for a
little more than a year, having been
appointed to fill the place left vacant by
the elevation of Justice McKenna to the
supreme court bench.
At the same time the name of Judge
William R. Day, formerly secretary of
state is not overlooked.
It is no secret that the president has
long had him in mind as a candidate for a
seat in the highest tribunal of the country.
These two names are the only ones
mentioned at this time. Mr. Griggs'
withdrawal from the list of possible vice
presidential nominees is said to be the
outcome of his ambition for a supreme
court appointment.
While the officials who are close to the
president decline to discuss these rumors
concerning the judiciary and cabinet
changes, there is no denial of the statement
that Mr. Griggs is likely to receive the
appointment to the supreme court bench.
Resignation of Supreme Court
Justice Expected—A Place
For Griggs.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 27.—Mr. Justice
Gray is expected to send his resignation
as a member of the United States supreme
court to President McKinley this week. It
is very probable that the receipt of Justice
Gray's resignation will be quickly followed
by the nomination of Attorney General John
W. Griggs as his successor. Justices of the
supreme court of the United States are
privileged to resign upon reaching the age
of 70, with full pay for life. Justice Gray
will be 72 years of age on March 24, and
has served since his appointment by
President Arthur on December 19, 1881.
He is five years older than either the
chief justice or Justice Harlan, and from
seven to seventeen years older than his
other associates. The duties of the office
being arduous and exacting for a man of
his age, there will be no surprise at the
White House, it is said, if his resignation
is sent to the president within the next
few days. In this event it is pretty well
agreed upon that the name of the present
attorney general will be sent to the senate
for confirmation as his successor. Mr.
Griggs will be 51 years of age on July 10
next, and has served in the cabinet for a
little more than a year, having been
appointed to fill the place left vacant by
the elevation of Justice McKenna to the
supreme court bench.
At the same time the name of Judge
William R. Day, formerly secretary of
state is not overlooked.
It is no secret that the president has
long had him in mind as a candidate for a
seat in the highest tribunal of the country.
These two names are the only ones
mentioned at this time. Mr. Griggs'
withdrawal from the list of possible vice
presidential nominees is said to be the
outcome of his ambition for a supreme
court appointment.
While the officials who are close to the
president decline to discuss these rumors
concerning the judiciary and cabinet
changes, there is no denial of the statement
that Mr. Griggs is likely to receive the
appointment to the supreme court bench.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Supreme Court Resignation
Justice Gray
Griggs Nomination
Mckinley Appointment
Judicial Vacancy
What entities or persons were involved?
Justice Gray
John W. Griggs
President Mckinley
William R. Day
Justice Harlan
President Arthur
Justice Mckenna
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Justice Gray
John W. Griggs
President Mckinley
William R. Day
Justice Harlan
President Arthur
Justice Mckenna
Location
Washington, D. C.
Event Date
Feb. 27
Story Details
Justice Gray expected to resign from the Supreme Court upon turning 72, with Attorney General Griggs as probable successor nominated by President McKinley; Judge Day also considered amid cabinet and judicial changes.