Judge — October 30, 1909 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# "The Man or the Tiger" - Judge Magazine Political Cartoon This cartoon satirizes New York City's mayoral race. The main illustration depicts a figure labeled "Mayor of N.Y.C." confronting a tiger emerging from a cage labeled "Tammany Hall" — a reference to the corrupt Democratic political machine that dominated NYC politics. The article discusses Judge Gould (misspelled "Gaynor" in the text), contrasting him with William J. Gould and Otto T. Bannard. The "tiger" metaphor represents the brutal, vicious nature of Tammany Hall politics. The satirist argues that voters must choose between a principled mayor or one controlled by Tammany's corrupt influence. The cartoon suggests Tammany Hall operates like a dangerous predator that must be contained or defeated.