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June 19, 1902
Ottumwa Semi Weekly Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa
What is this article about?
In Des Moines on June 18, speculation surrounds Governor Cummins' decision on filling the Iowa Supreme Court vacancy left by Judge Waterman's resignation, considering appointment or waiting for convention nomination. Potential candidates include Charles A. Bishop, James C. Davis, Leggett, Sloan, Judge H. M. Towner, and Judge T. M. Fee.
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SPECULATE ON JUDGE.
Cast About for a Successor to Judge Waterman.
Des Moines. June 18 - There is some doubt as to what Governor Cummins will do with reference to filling the vacancy on the supreme bench caused by the resignation of Judge Waterman. He is giving the matter consideration as to whether he will appoint a man or will wait for the convention to make a nomination. Several names are up in connection with the vacancy. Charles A. Bishop of Des Moines, who was an admittedly winning candidate last year, but withdrew in deference to the candidacy of Cummins for Governor, James C. Davis of Keokuk, Leggett of Fairfield, Sloan of Keosauqua, Judge H. M. Towner of Corning, who also was nominated at Cedar Rapids last year and a number of others, including Judge T. M. Fee of Centerville, are mentioned. The first, sixth, seventh, eighth, tenth and fifth districts are now represented in the supreme court and it is assumed that if the governor appoints he will go to one of these districts for the man.
Cast About for a Successor to Judge Waterman.
Des Moines. June 18 - There is some doubt as to what Governor Cummins will do with reference to filling the vacancy on the supreme bench caused by the resignation of Judge Waterman. He is giving the matter consideration as to whether he will appoint a man or will wait for the convention to make a nomination. Several names are up in connection with the vacancy. Charles A. Bishop of Des Moines, who was an admittedly winning candidate last year, but withdrew in deference to the candidacy of Cummins for Governor, James C. Davis of Keokuk, Leggett of Fairfield, Sloan of Keosauqua, Judge H. M. Towner of Corning, who also was nominated at Cedar Rapids last year and a number of others, including Judge T. M. Fee of Centerville, are mentioned. The first, sixth, seventh, eighth, tenth and fifth districts are now represented in the supreme court and it is assumed that if the governor appoints he will go to one of these districts for the man.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Supreme Court Vacancy
Judge Appointment
Governor Cummins
Iowa Politics
Judicial Nomination
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Cummins
Judge Waterman
Charles A. Bishop
James C. Davis
Leggett
Sloan
Judge H. M. Towner
Judge T. M. Fee
Where did it happen?
Des Moines
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Des Moines
Event Date
June 18
Key Persons
Governor Cummins
Judge Waterman
Charles A. Bishop
James C. Davis
Leggett
Sloan
Judge H. M. Towner
Judge T. M. Fee
Event Details
There is doubt about whether Governor Cummins will appoint a successor to Judge Waterman on the supreme bench or wait for the convention. Several names are mentioned as potential candidates from various districts.