The Wasp — 1896 — page 227: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a formal portrait photograph of **Miss May Noble**, identified as "a talented member of the Alcazar stock company," rather than a political cartoon. The text below discusses three unrelated brief news items: the King of Corea's execution of cabinet members following his queen's murder; a San Francisco scandal involving stolen gold from the Carson Mint; and an Oakland legal case requiring five months to try. The portrait itself appears to be a theatrical advertisement or society page item rather than satirical commentary. Without additional context about Miss Noble or the Alcazar theater company's contemporary relevance, the specific satirical purpose—if any—is unclear. The page demonstrates *The Wasp's* mix of entertainment coverage alongside political commentary.