Judge, 1906-07-07 · page 10 of 16
Judge — July 7, 1906 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *Judge* magazine depicting a chaotic scene at the U.S. Capitol building. The cartoon shows numerous caricatured figures engaged in destructive activity—burning documents, wielding weapons, and creating mayhem around the Capitol dome. A figure labeled "FORAKER" appears prominently, likely Senator Joseph B. Foraker. Various boxes labeled with political terms are visible, suggesting this critiques political corruption or malfeasance. The banner "PLEASE TOUCH IT OFF FOR ME" implies accusations of incitement. Without the publication date visible, the precise political scandal or event being satirized remains unclear. However, the cartoon clearly attacks specific politicians for alleged corruption, document destruction, or undermining governmental institutions. The exaggerated caricatures and violent imagery are typical of *Judge*'s harsh political commentary style.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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