The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-29
JUDGE KNAPPfN OF GRAND
RAPIDS MAY BE ADVANCED
Said He is Slated to Succeed Judge
lurton on Bench of v. S. Court of
AppeaIs--An Honor to State
Of Michigan.

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Washington. Dec. 29.--It is expected
that within the next few days Presi-
dent Taft will announce his choice for
the vacancy on the sixth United states
judicial circuit created by the advance
ment of Judge Horace Lurton to the
United States supreme court bench.
II can be stated on the best OF au-
thority that the appointment will prob
ably go to Judge Knappen of the west
ern district of Michigan, although the
name of Judge Andrew Cochran of the
eastern district of Kentucky is also be-
ing considered in this connection.
The friends OF Judge Knappen, how
ever express confidence that he will be
selected.
The fact that Michigan has already
a circuit judge in this district in the
person of Judge Henry Il. Severns of
Kalamazoo, will not, 1t is said, mitigate
against the appointment of Judge
Knappen.
Judge knappen Surprised.
Grand Rapids, Mich. Dec. 29.-'T
know absolutely nothing about this
matter" said Judge Knappen at his
residence when shown the washington
dispatch, "and therefore can say moth
ing about IT, This is the first intimation
have had regarding any elevation to
the bench of the court of appeals. The
position made vacant by Judge Lur-
tons appointment to the United States
supreme bench is that of Judge of the
court of appeals OF the sixth judicial
circuit.
This circuit is composed of the
states of Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky,
and Tennessee. The permanent head
quarters OF this court has been at Gin
cinnati since its organization and il
has appellate jurisdiction only. The
judges are appointed for life or during
good behavior, in all federal courts"
Will be Popular Appointment.
Probably no appointment to this i'm
portant judgeship would produce more
universal satisfaction among the bar
of Michigan than would that of Judge
Loyal f. Knappen of this city. His
the United States district and circuit
courts for western Michigan has been
most satisfactory to the legal practi-
TONERS and litigants alike and the most
pleasant relations exist.
Aside from beisg lawyer of high
attainment, Judge Knappen, by his un- |
form courtesy and truly gentleman
like qualities has surrounded himself
with host of friends. both i'm and out |
of his profession, who would rejoice at |
his advancement. -a
His appointment to the bench he |
now occupies was met with approba-
ton and favor and his work has been |
Of the highest order. His services have
been constantly in demand i'm other
court districts and many times
he has been called to Cincinnati to fill |
vacancies on the bench of the court of
appeals to which he now seems likely
TO be permanently assigned.
The appointment to the higher posi-
ton would not necessitate his removal
from Grand Rapids, but would bring
added honors to the legal profession of
his city and state. The salary is ST.
100 per annum.
Loyal f. Knappen was born in Has
tings, Barry county. January 27 1854.
He laid the foundation of his education
n the schools of the place of his birth,
after which he entered the University
If Michigan, graduating from the lit
srary department in 1873 with the a.
3. degree. He then studied law and
vas admitted to the bar in August,
1875.
Continuing his practice of law Mr.
<nappen removed to Grand Rapids IN
April. 1888. and practiced his profess
'ion here until his appointment to the
United States district bench in De-
'ember, 1906. He is regent of the
University of Michigan.