OKLAHOMA D.A. CONFIRMED BY SENATE WITH INCORRECT MIDDLE INITIAL
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) Senator J.W. Harreld* of Oklahoma called at The White House on March 25, 1925 "to discuss...a mistake in initials made when the (United States) Senate confirmed 'John W. Goldesberry' as district attorney for the northern district of Oklahoma."
The Evening Star reports that the appointee's correct name is 'John M. Goldesberry'.
Because of the error, some believe Mr. Goldesberry can not legally serve as district attorney. Others, however, say the mistake "can be corrected."
If necessary, The Star reports, President Calvin Coolidge "may make a recess appointment."
*John William Harreld (1872-1950) was born in Butler County, Kentucky & attended Bryant & Stratton Business College. JWH was U.S. Congressman representing Oklahoma 1919-1921 & U. S Senator 1921-1927. He was the 1st Republican senator elected in Oklahoma.
SOURCE
"Error in Initial May Lose Federal Post for Appointees," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., March 25, 1925, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
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