Judge, 1903-10-31 · page 1 of 16
Judge — October 31, 1903 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This cartoon depicts a caricatured figure emerging from barrels labeled "Tom Johnson" (300 lbs) and "Kansas City Platform," raising documents marked "Prohibition" and "Kansas City Platform." The figure stands on "Ohio," suggesting Ohio Democrats. The satire mocks Ohio Democrats for reviving—or "resurrecting"—the Kansas City Platform, a Democratic policy statement apparently associated with failed candidates or unpopular positions. The caption's quote condemns Democrats adhering to these principles despite their electoral damage. The heavy caricature and grotesque imagery suggest the cartoonist views the platform's revival as absurd and politically self-destructive. Tom Johnson likely references an Ohio political figure connected to these controversial positions. The message: Democrats are foolishly repeating past mistakes.
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VOL. 45 NO.1150 OCTOBER 31 1903 PRICE 10 CENTS Cavenee ar rwe Post Crimes ar mew Yous as Scone: Coase Marren. Corremenr Ml 1903 er Wvoee Conner T1Le Peomrenes as 4 Tanne Mame Melee Zh; OFS COPYmGnT 1903 BY JUDGE COMPANY OF MEW YoRK. ‘Sochett & Withelms Litho & Pry Co Rew Yor RESURRECTED FOR OBLIVION AGAIN. “We, the Democrats of Ohio, adhering to these principles of the-Kansas City platform, repeat our condemnation of all efforts to renounce or ignore them.” comicbooks.com