The Wasp — 1896 — page 497: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features four portraits of San Francisco political figures from the Progressive Era. **Isidor Gotte** (top left) was a presidential elector and yachting/insurance figure. **Wm. Craig** (top right) served as San Francisco's city and county attorney. **Jas. H. O'Brien** (bottom left) was a Democratic party operative accused of manipulating Boss McNab's political machine. The bottom right shows **Toor Blanche Walsh**, apparently an actress, with the satirical jab that Nat Goodwin considers her better than his ex-leading lady. Below are brief comedic exchanges mocking the figures' abilities and foibles. The page combines political criticism (targeting machine politics and party operatives) with theatrical gossip, typical of The Wasp's satirical approach to San Francisco society.