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Due to several reversed decisions by the Colorado Supreme Court, it is unclear if the Denver Juvenile Court is a county or state office. As such, Judge Lindsey will need to run for election at the county election in May and the state election in November. Lindsey is running as an independent and the Republican and Democratic machines are cooperating against him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-09
Judge Lindsey encloses bills he has been working on which would allow for the recall of judicial decisions declaring laws unconstitutional and create a separate court in charge of child welfare. Theodore Roosevelt’s speech in Columbus, Ohio has helped Lindsey’s cause and he would be grateful if Roosevelt could mention the bills publicly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-02-26
Professor Kirchwey requests that Theodore Roosevelt speak out in support of the New York Children’s Court. Pending legislation will make the court “the spoil of Tammany politics.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911
A decision by the Colorado Supreme Court is being used to argue that Judge Lindsey’s juvenile court has been abolished. Lindsey does not believe that the decision abolishes the court or removes him as judge. He is willing to go through the courts to maintain his position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-26