The Wasp — 1896 — page 681: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains historical text and illustrations about early San Francisco (1849-1850), not political satire. The top image depicts the assassination of James King of William, editor of the *San Francisco Bulletin*, shot on May 14, 1856. The accompanying engraving shows the shooter (James Casey) being confronted by an armed man. The remaining images are historical engravings of San Francisco's development: the "Surrender of Casey and Cora" (1856 vigilante justice scene), Mission Dolores in 1849, and various civic developments. The text discusses early city governance, population growth, steamboat service, and destructive fires. This appears to be a historical retrospective rather than contemporary satire.