Life — May 30, 1907 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Magazine Page 728 - May 30, 1907 This page contains three separate political commentary pieces: 1. **The Taft succession editorial** discusses President Roosevelt's preferred successor William Howard Taft and Governor Hughes of New York. The text argues Hughes should support Taft's nomination rather than pursue the presidency himself. 2. **The Catholic education debate** addresses Bishop McQuaid's proposal to build a Catholic chapel and school at Cornell University. The editorial questions whether Cornell should accept coursework from a Catholic institution as credit toward Cornell degrees, raising concerns about institutional independence. 3. **The Borough President cartoon** (bottom) critiques Borough President Ahearn's neglect of official duties while hustling for civic improvements in New York, suggesting he's distracted from core responsibilities. The illustrations are satirical caricatures typical of Life's editorial style.