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Editorial
January 31, 1881
Daily Globe
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Editorial strongly opposes Stanley Matthews' nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court, highlighting his Senate role advocating for Pacific railroads against the government and his questionable involvement in the 1876 Louisiana electoral frauds, arguing he is unfit and should be rejected by the Senate.
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STANLEY MATTHEWS' nomination to the supreme bench seems likely to meet with vigorous opposition when it comes up for confirmation in the Senate. His chief eminence in the Senate was gained while fighting the cause of the Pacific railroads against the government, and his connection with the Louisiana electoral frauds in 1876 was of such a character as to leave his personal integrity under a cloud. A more unfit man for the position could scarcely have been selected, and he should be rejected without hesitation. The supreme bench is not a fit place for railroad attorneys or visiting statesmen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Stanley Matthews
Supreme Court Nomination
Senate Confirmation
Electoral Frauds
Railroad Attorneys
What entities or persons were involved?
Stanley Matthews
Senate
Pacific Railroads
Louisiana Electoral Frauds
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Stanley Matthews' Supreme Court Nomination
Stance / Tone
Strongly Opposed
Key Figures
Stanley Matthews
Senate
Pacific Railroads
Louisiana Electoral Frauds
Key Arguments
Gained Eminence In Senate By Fighting For Pacific Railroads Against Government
Connection To 1876 Louisiana Electoral Frauds Questions Personal Integrity
Unfit For Supreme Court Position
Supreme Bench Unsuitable For Railroad Attorneys Or Visiting Statesmen