Judge, 1904-01-02 · page 1 of 18
Judge — January 2, 1904 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This *Judge* magazine cover from January 2, 1904 depicts a political negotiation. The left figure, labeled "Senator's Ship" with a "50 Years Leadership" badge, appears to be an elderly Republican senator. He confronts a man emerging from the "New York Republican Machine" pot, holding a knife labeled "Practical Politics." The caption quotes dialogue about accepting "the price of peace" at the New Year's table. The satire suggests tension within New York Republican politics—likely depicting a conflict between an old-guard Republican senator and the machine politicians controlling the state party apparatus. The cartoon criticizes how political "practical considerations" corrupt idealistic leadership, questioning whether the senator will compromise his principles for party unity.
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VOL. 46. NO.1159 JANUARY 2 1904 : PRICE 10 CENTS Enraneo a1 tHe Post Ormee at Mew You as Secomo Cate Marten, Corrment 1903 ev Jveee Commay. Teck Reocvance as 4 Tanne Maew SS vee BEAVERS COPYRIGHT 1903 BY JUDGE COMPANY OF NEW YORK. Sdckett Wilhetms tho & Prg Co New York WILL HE ACCEPT THE PRICE OF PEACE? ‘sYou can sit at the head of the New-year’s table, Tom, but I'll do the carving.” % comicbooks.com