When was it published?

April 25, 1878 in River Falls Journal

Domestic News April 25, 1878

River Falls Journal

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

H. S. Orton, David Taylor, Chief Justice Ryan, Judge Cole, Judge Lyon

Q: What keywords are associated?

Supreme Court, Associate Justices, Election Results, Oath Of Office, Wisconsin, Court Organization

River Falls, Saint Croix County, Pierce County, Wisconsin

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What is this article about?

In Wisconsin, vote canvassing showed H. S. Orton elected Associate Justice for term ending 1888 with 87,509 votes, and David Taylor for 1886 with 87,384. Orton sworn in on 17th inst., Taylor on 18th; Supreme Court organized with Chief Justice Ryan presiding, joined by Cole, Lyon, Orton, and Taylor.

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The returns of the votes for Associate Justices of the Supreme Court were canvassed on Tuesday of last week by the State Board of Canvassers, by which it was shown that H. S. Orton had received 87,509 votes for the term ending 1888, and that David Taylor had received 87,384 votes for the term ending 1886. Judge Orton took the oath of office on Wednesday, the 17th inst., and Judge Taylor was sworn in on the 18th inst., upon which latter day the Supreme Court as now constituted was organized. Chief Justice Ryan occupies the center chair behind the bar, with Judges Cole and Orton at his right and Lyon and Taylor at his left, the two senior Judges—Cole and Lyon—sitting next to their Chief. The occasion was an interesting one and was witnessed by a number of prominent citizens. The State of Wisconsin has a Supreme Court in which she may well take a just pride, and one whose opinions are quoted as authority from Maine to California.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Politics

What keywords are associated?

Supreme Court Associate Justices Election Results Oath Of Office Wisconsin Court Organization

What entities or persons were involved?

H. S. Orton David Taylor Chief Justice Ryan Judge Cole Judge Lyon

Where did it happen?

Wisconsin

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Wisconsin

Event Date

Tuesday Of Last Week; 17th And 18th Inst.

Key Persons

H. S. Orton David Taylor Chief Justice Ryan Judge Cole Judge Lyon

Outcome

h. s. orton received 87,509 votes for term ending 1888; david taylor received 87,384 votes for term ending 1886. both sworn in; supreme court organized.

Event Details

Votes for Associate Justices canvassed by State Board of Canvassers on Tuesday of last week. Judge Orton took oath on 17th inst.; Judge Taylor on 18th inst. Court organized with Chief Justice Ryan in center, Cole and Orton right, Lyon and Taylor left. Occasion witnessed by prominent citizens.