Judge, 1901-08-31 · page 1 of 16
Judge — August 31, 1901 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This Judge magazine cover from August 31, 1901 satirizes ex-Governor David B. Hill of New York's presidential ambitions. The cartoon shows Hill literally "handicapped"—weighted down by a heavy ball and chain attached to his leg—running in the "Democratic Training Grounds for the National Presidential Foot Race of 1904." The caption quotes Hill claiming he's "in good political condition" and would win the 1904 race "if I had not been fool enough to lock this awful weight to my leg." The "weight" appears to be a satirical reference to some political liability or controversial action from Hill's past that damaged his credibility or popularity, making him an unlikely Democratic nominee despite his political experience. The cartoon mocks his self-awareness of his diminished prospects.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
VOL. 41 NO.1L037 AUGUST 31 1901 PRICE 10 CENTS Enrene at tee Pot Ormee at Mew Tore as Secons Cass Marten Corrment 1901 ev Jusee Commury, Tinke Peoatenee a A Tanne Mann VEMOCRATIC TRAININ SVD SONS CES ANTION BRL PRESIDENTIAL, FREE FOR ALL G@XCEYT BEXAW) - GRPWT WKY TON Seema ~ HANDICAPPED. Ex-Governor Davin B. Hitt, of New York.—‘‘I am from the right State, I am in good political condition, and would have a first-class chance to win this 1904 race if I had not been fool enough to lock this awful weight to my leg !’’ COPYRIGHT 1901 BY, JUDGE COMPANY OF NEW YORK. comicbooks.com