Judge, 1889-06-29 · page 1 of 16
Judge — June 29, 1889 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This 1889 *Judge* cartoon satirizes the relationship between political corruption and the presidency. The image shows a large, wealthy man (likely a political operative or financier) sitting atop an enormous pile of money bags marked with dollar signs. A smaller figure appears to be Mr. Brice, referenced in the caption as representing "the power of boodle in a political campaign." The caption quotes the *New York World* (June 13, 1889), stating that "Mr. Brice...represents the power of boodle in a political campaign. His success has been that of a money-maker." "Boodle" was period slang for bribery money or political corruption. The cartoon critiques how wealthy financiers like Brice wielded disproportionate influence over politics, particularly regarding President Cleveland's administration.
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VOL.16 NO. 402 JUNE e29 1889. PRICE 10 CENTS. ENTERED AT THE PoSt Office AT New Yorn AS SECOND-CLASS MATTER, Copymionr 1889 By THe Judo PuBLisHiNe Co. APesor, “BRICE, BOODLE, AND CLEVELAND,” “Mr. Brice, in a word, represents the power of boodle in a political campaign. His success has been that of a money-maker."—New York World, Junc 13, 1889. cComicbooks.com