The Wasp — 1896 — page 682: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **historical narrative and documentation** rather than satire or political commentary. It contains three historical engravings depicting San Francisco's mid-19th century development: 1. **Execution of Casey and Cora by the Vigilance Committee (May 22, 1856)** — showing a large crowd gathering 2. **Funeral of James King of William from Stockton Street Church** — depicting a formal public ceremony 3. **First Lynching in San Francisco** — illustrating civil unrest during the Gold Rush era The accompanying text discusses San Francisco's rapid urbanization, Gold Rush immigration, and infrastructure development (1851-1868). These images serve as historical records of the city's turbulent early period, documenting vigilante justice and public violence that characterized frontier San Francisco. The page functions as historical documentation rather than contemporary political satire.