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May 10, 1906
Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Mrs. Ella Knowles Haskell of Butte, Mont., admitted to US Supreme Court practice. In 1892, she ran as populist for Montana AG, lost to Henry J. Haskell (R), married him afterward; he made her assistant AG. They later divorced; she practiced law alone.
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The old story of keeping things in the family is recalled by the admission of Mrs. Ella Knowles Haskell of Butte, Mont., to practice in the supreme court of the United States. In 1892 as Ella Knowles she was the populist candidate for attorney general of Montana, and was defeated by Henry J. Haskell, republican.
After the election the successful and defeated candidates shook hands and were married, and Attorney General Haskell made Mrs. Haskell assistant attorney general. Later they were divorced and Mrs. Haskell has since practiced law independently.
After the election the successful and defeated candidates shook hands and were married, and Attorney General Haskell made Mrs. Haskell assistant attorney general. Later they were divorced and Mrs. Haskell has since practiced law independently.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
Romance
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Love
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Ella Knowles Haskell
Montana Election
Marriage After Defeat
Divorce
Supreme Court Admission
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Ella Knowles Haskell
Henry J. Haskell
Where did it happen?
Butte, Mont.; Montana; Supreme Court Of The United States
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Key Persons
Mrs. Ella Knowles Haskell
Henry J. Haskell
Location
Butte, Mont.; Montana; Supreme Court Of The United States
Event Date
1892
Story Details
Mrs. Ella Knowles Haskell admitted to US Supreme Court practice; in 1892 as Ella Knowles, populist candidate for Montana attorney general, defeated by Henry J. Haskell; they married post-election, he appointed her assistant; later divorced, she practiced independently.