Judge — September 8, 1906 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Waiting at the Church" - Judge, September 6, 1906 This cartoon satirizes the 1906 presidential nomination process. A bride waits at the church altar, her wedding dress labeled "Presidential Nomination." The groom is absent, represented by a figure labeled "Democratic Party" departing in the background. The satire suggests the Democratic Party faced uncertainty about its presidential candidate—the "groom" hadn't committed to appearing. The song lyrics referenced ("I'm in a nice bit of trouble, I confess...") are from a popular 1906 music hall song about a jilted bride, reinforcing the abandonment theme. This likely references Democratic hesitation over whom to nominate following Theodore Roosevelt's presidency, portraying the party as unreliable or indecisive about its political commitments.