Judge, 1903-02-14 · page 1 of 16
Judge — February 14, 1903 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This political cartoon by Grant Hamilton depicts a man labeled as representing McKinley's "mantle" (his political legacy or administration) that has "fallen on Myron T. Herrick." The figure clutches a document reading "Business Men's Campaign Against Working Women and Child Labor," suggesting Herrick opposed labor protections. The cartoon's title, "A Little Too Big," mocks Herrick as unfit to inherit McKinley's political authority—the oversized mantle literally dwarfs him. A bee labeled "Industrial Bee" stings him, creating additional trouble. The satire criticizes Herrick (likely a political successor or appointee) as inadequate for his position and hostile to progressive labor reforms, suggesting his anti-labor stance makes him an unsuitable heir to McKinley's legacy.
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