Judge — November 7, 1903 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon titled "Laughters While Others Sleep" depicting Turkey as a demonic or villainous figure (marked "TURKEY" on its body) engaged in violence. The figure on the right—rendered in silhouette with exaggerated features—likely represents an ethnic or national group being attacked or massacred. The crescent moon symbol on the Turkish figure and the aggressive posture suggest this cartoon addresses Ottoman violence, possibly referencing Armenian massacres or other atrocities committed under Ottoman rule that were widely reported in early 20th-century American media. The caption's reference to acts occurring "while others sleep" implies Western indifference to these events. This reflects period attitudes toward Ottoman imperial violence and American isolationism regarding foreign atrocities.