Judge — February 24, 1894 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts anarchists or radical agitators as dangerous "bomb throwers." The visible text references a "Campaign Against Anarchist Injustice," suggesting the cartoon critiques political radicals and violence. The scene shows men in period clothing gathered around a table with what appears to be explosive devices, with flags or banners visible in the background. The caricatured faces and dramatic posturing emphasize the cartoonist's view of these figures as dangerous fanatics rather than legitimate political actors. This likely reflects late 19th or early 20th-century American anxieties about anarchism and immigrant-associated radical movements, particularly following high-profile bombings and assassination attempts of the era. The cartoon uses crude exaggeration to portray political opponents as criminals and terrorists rather than engaging with their actual positions.