SUPREME COURTS MEETS FOR NEW TERM, PAYS RESPECTS TO PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On October 1, 1923, the United States Supreme Court "met for its new term after a recess since last June."
The Evening Star reports all of the justices were "much refreshed by the vacation rest" including senior members Justice Joseph McKenna* and Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes**.
After a brief opening session, the members of the High Court adjourned "to call at the White House to pay its respects to the President."
*Joseph McKenna (1843-1926) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & earned his law degree at Columbia School of Law. JM served as associate justice USSC 1898-1925.
**Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. (1841-1935) was born in Boston, Massachusetts & earned his law degree at Harvard School of Law. OWH served in the Civil War & as associate justice USSC 1902-1932. He is one of the most widely quoted SC justices.
SOURCES
"Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., 1902-1932," Supreme Court Historical Society, www.supremecourthistory.org/
"Supreme Court Opens Full Term," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., October 1, 1923, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
