Judge, 1930-11-22 · page 8 of 36
Judge — November 22, 1930 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# Explanation for Modern Readers This Judge magazine page satirizes the scandal involving King Solomon (a judge), who apparently disappeared under suspicious circumstances. The main cartoon depicts journalists and investigators swarming around a chaotic crime scene, mocking the sensational media coverage. The text reveals Solomon faces serious allegations: he indignantly refused to waive immunity in a baby case involving bigamy, and investigators are questioning his wives about his financial support. The satire criticizes Solomon for abusing judicial authority—threatening to cut an infant in half exceeded legal precedent. The lower cartoon depicts two detectives and a woman, captioning a scene about keeping "hooks off my moll," suggesting criminal underworld connections. The satire targets Solomon's apparent corruption, misconduct, and the spectacle surrounding his investigation.
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If It Had Happened Today ertier disclosures in the investi- tion of the judiciary make for- mal charges against King Solomon, the well-known e, seem inevitable. At a late hour last night reporters were unable to locate the judge, and this, coupled with the fact that he was not seen in his usual unts during the day, leads to the belief that the distin- guished jurist has joined the ranks of the missing. It will be remembered that last week, when called before the grand jury to testify as to his decision in the cele- brated baby-with-two-mothers case, he indignantly refused to waive im- munity, declaring the whole hullabaloo to be nothing more than parti poli- ties. The District Attorney, who is con- ducting an investigation of his own regarding King Solomon's disappear- ance, has plenty of work in store for to see if they can shed any light on his departure. This questioning should be completed within seven months, if each of the thousand wives doesn't take too long to answer. Subpanas for Solomon's bank books have been issued and it is hoped to trace his income and disbursements in this manner. The investigators are interested in learning how, on his sal- : as a judge, he was able to support a thousand wives. The baby case, that first caused the investigation, is under close scrutiny It will be interesting to learn why the regular court procedure not em ployed in the case. It is said that, in threatening to cut the infant in two. Solomon greatly exceeded his judicial authority, since no precedent for such procedure can be found. The dangers of such decisions are apparent. Sup pose, for example, a man were to be bre into Solomon's court charged with bigamy and with two wives ning him? In asking them whether he should be red in’ half, both women might agree or even urge it. At any it looks like King Solo mon will find himself in a tough spot upon his reappearance. -R. C. O'Brien “Keep Yer Hooxs orr My Mott, Sap,” Perrep Cuancy is His Or Nails Veuver Voice Mechanics who work in stone ga- The scene now shifts abruptly to the boudoir of a salted peanut full of rages shouldn't throw gla “It” (that is salt). “Say, do you ever play anything on request?” asked a diner in Siegel’s Chop-House of the viola-tosser. “Certainly, sir,” Who is the worst guy in history? replied the flattered musician, “Then will you please play a game of A college professor claims it's a lotto till I finish my lunch?” begged the cash customer. freshman in one of his classes. comicbooks.com