Day, William R. (William Rufus), 1849-1923

Justice William R. Day of the Supreme Court writes a dissenting opinion related to a number of appeals involving the Interstate Commerce Commission. He believes that the powers given to the Interstate Commerce Commission have been interpreted too narrowly by the court, and that the judgements of the Circuit Court should be affirmed. Justices John Marshall Harlan and Joseph McKenna concur in the dissent.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-14

Justice Day recommends the appointment of Horace Harmon Lurton of Tennessee to the Supreme Court in the event that William Howard Taft declines the appointment to the position left vacant by the retirement of Justice Brown.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-23

William R. Day has mailed his acceptance to President Roosevelt, referring to his appointment to the United States Supreme Court.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-26

William R. Day agrees to succeed Justice Shiras on the United States Supreme Court.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-26

William R. Day is prepared to serve.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-14

William R. Day agreed to join the investigation and appreciates President Roosevelt’s confidence. However, it appears that the investigation will no longer be necessary.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-14

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-06-21

Creator(s)

Day, William R. (William Rufus), 1849-1923

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919