Life, 1907-10-31 · page 3 of 22
Life — October 31, 1907 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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This Life magazine page features a cartoon titled "Jeanne d'Arc Oilyans No. II—The Camp," depicting a woman (labeled as Joan of Arc of New Orleans) addressing industrial captains about competition and prices. The satire appears to mock President Roosevelt's antitrust efforts and his perceived interference in business. The text discusses Roosevelt's authority being questioned—specifically whether he exceeded it when ordering the halt of a railroad case. The cartoon satirizes business leaders' complaints about government intervention, portraying them as needing a "Joan of Arc" figure to rally them against what they view as unfair presidential overreach. The accompanying dialogue sections ("Too Speedy," "Spiking Her Guns") debate Roosevelt's judicial methods and whether his prejudgment of cases was justified.
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| [| = "Ot Cosi JEANNE d'R. d'OILYANS. No. II—THE CAMP LA FUSELLE MEETS THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY IN THE RUE WALL AND EXPLAINS HER PLANS TO DRIVE FORTH COMPETITION Too Speedy ND did our peremptory Presi- dent exceed his authority when he ordered the pilot of Hartweg suspended? Probably not in letter, because the forms of law seem to have been followed in carrying out the President’s command. Yet the pilot complained of does not seem to have enjoyed the privilege of having his case considered dispassionately and decided on its merits. He was prejudged to be guilty by the President, and he seems to have been found guilty on the strength of that prejudgment and not on the evidence. If that is the case—we are not sure itis—here’s hoping he will get his legal rights. But the chances are that he won't. Mr. Roosevelt does not seem able always to remember that the President of the United States has the strength of a giant—of many giants—and is under the profoundest obligation to use it with the carefulest consideration of the rights of relatively feeble private persons. Spiking Her Guns “ TORN, I think it was real mean of you John laid down his paper and, turning to his wife, said wearily: ‘Before you say any more, my dear, I admit that I am selfish, cruel, heartless and mercenary. I am devoted to my club, dislike my home, stay out late at night, do not con- sider your feelings, do not realize what a hard lot you have in life, and get all the pleasure I can myself. Now, go ahead.” But there was nothing more to say. ODD: At what age are children allowed to act on the stage? Topp: Oh, anywhere up to seventy- five ENNER: The critics roasted your book, didn’t they ? Scriret: Yes; but not enough to in- sure its success comicbooks.com.