Judge, 1932-03-26 · page 6 of 36
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# Analysis of "Judge" Page: Dark Horses of 1932 This page satirizes **Judge Gabriel Twinch**, a Republican Supreme Court justice known for controversial rulings. The text praises his legal opinions while mocking his fitness for higher office—the article suggests nominating him for President would be difficult because his whereabouts are unknown. The **top cartoon** shows a woman inviting a man to dinner, referencing a past social obligation he forgot—likely satirizing Twinch's unreliability or absent-mindedness. The **bottom cartoon** depicts a drunken "snake charmer" (labeled "FOR FIRE USE ONLY"), suggesting corruption or incompetence in judicial circles during the 1932 election year. The "dark horse" title references unexpected political candidates, implying Twinch's unsuitability despite Republican backing.
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JUDGE DARK HORSES OF 1932 By Dana L. Cotie ustice, Gabriel Twinch, of the State Supreme Court. Republican. Appointed to the State bench by Gov. Spurling because of his confusing decision in the celebrated Black vs. White ease. Has held the world’s record for using the words “notwithstanding” and “nux yvomica’ mor. times than any three judges alive, Also rendered an opinion on the legality of the Declaration ef Independence in which he stated that “technically... the United States does not exist... evidence proving that it belongs to an Trish family named Shanihan.” Cone the 8th Amendment, Judge Twinch said re cently: nasmuch and nevertheless, though speaking ‘non vult,” T should say ‘corpus delicti. there seems to be too ready aptitude in certain parts of the jurisdiction which precludes a tendency on the part of the defendants and liti- gants, as hereinbefore expatiated.” The eminent jurist has voiced his sentiments on prac- tically every public question, but only the Lord and the Wickersham Committee know what they are. His fitness for the Presidential chair is based upon his ability to out talk Congress, provided Senator Borah is laid up with a cold. He would issue a summons citing the United States for contempt of the World Court, and would fine South America a billion dollars for dumping wastepaper in the form of bends on the American market. pine years aga vger bose invited me todrop Nominating Judge Twinch is going to be a harder job in: for dinner sometime!" than his many followers suspect. His presence at the party ’ convention is the first essential step in that direction, and, to date, it is not known by the Seabury Committee just where he can be found. “Good-night! That snake charmer is drunk again!” comicbooks.com