The Wasp — 1896 — page 398: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a **title page and editorial content** rather than a political cartoon. The masthead features decorative Victorian typography with a wasp illustration and notes the publication as "The oldest cartoon paper in colors in the United States. Established 1876." The page contains **multiple brief satirical pieces** about contemporary figures and issues: - A critique of **Daniel E. O'Connell**, a streetcar conductor accused of assaulting a passenger - Commentary on **Shanahan**, a political figure criticized for Democratic hypocrisy - Notes on **Fred Lawrence**, a Cuba correspondent accused of journalistic exaggeration - Discussion of **Tom O'Brien**, a politician facing political troubles - Brief mention of the Sacramento Populist Convention The content targets **corruption, hypocrisy, and incompetence** among local San Francisco political and business figures rather than national politics.