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# Judge Magazine, March 24, 1900 This is a political cartoon criticizing President William McKinley during the 1900 election season. The figure in striped pants (representing Uncle Sam) examines a beach littered with heads labeled with various political figures and issues—"pebbles" representing political obstacles or problems. The caption's pun plays on McKinley's name: he is "NOT THE ONLY PEBBLE ON THE BEACH," meaning he faces competition for the presidency and cannot assume easy reelection. The cartoon satirizes McKinley's political challenges, suggesting numerous rivals or complications threaten his political standing. The image reflects anxieties about the 1900 presidential race and McKinley's domestic or foreign policy record (likely referencing the ongoing Philippine-American War).
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VOL. 38 NO.962 MARCH 24 1900 PRICE 10 CENTS EmTERED AT THE Post Ormice AT Mew Youn as Secomo Cass Marten, CopymonT 1900 ey Juoee Commaay, THTLe Reomrence As A Taaoe Man ie RIGMT 1900 BY JUDGE COMPANY OF NEW YORK. ‘Sackett & Withelns Litha & Pi Co Rew York i Uncte Sam—‘In looking over the presidential ground I find that McKinley is NOT THE ONLY pessie ON THE BEACH.” comicbooks.com