Oregon mans wife killed his SCOTUS appointment

Published: Oct. 26, 2023, 2 p.m.

Senate committee went from a solid consensus to confirm George H. Williams, to a firm determination not to, in just one week. The cause? Most believed it was because of the arrogant attitude of Mrs. Williams toward the senators' wives. (Portland, Multnomah County; 1870s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1204c-williams-scotus-confirmation-scotched-by-wife.html)