Life — November 14, 1907 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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# Life Magazine, November 14, 1907 This page discusses President Roosevelt's handling of the financial panic (the 1907 "Roosevelt Panic"). The text credits Roosevelt with decisive action—calling out the Knickerbocker Trust Company crisis and praising his response to what Wall Street blamed on him. The main cartoon shows a figure (likely Roosevelt) being struck down by what appears to be economic forces or "miscellaneous fury," humorously illustrating how suddenly economic crisis swept over the administration despite his efforts. The article argues Roosevelt shouldn't be held responsible for broader economic conditions, defending him against financiers' criticism. It also discusses potential Republican candidates, including J.P. Morgan (mentioned as unlikely to run for President) and suggests Roosevelt's handling of the crisis demonstrated his executive competence, making discontinuing him as President unwise.