Judge — March 23, 1907 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Political Cartoon Analysis: "Who's Next?" (Judge, March 23, 1907) This cartoon depicts a cauldron labeled "SPECULATION" boiling over a fire, with papers inside bearing names like "SAGES," "WAGES," "LIABILITIES," and "POWER." A woman guards it with a sign reading "KEEP THE POT BOILING," while a well-dressed man approaches from behind. The satire targets financial speculation and market manipulation during the early 1900s. The "pot boiling" metaphor represents dangerous economic activity being deliberately stoked. The woman appears to represent those profiting from speculation, while the approaching figure (identity unclear from the image) represents the next potential victim or participant. The caption "WHO'S NEXT?" suggests the cartoon warns of ongoing financial danger and predatory practices affecting investors and workers alike.