The Wasp — 1895 — page 849: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains political commentary and satire typical of early 20th-century San Francisco journalism. The main content includes: **"Personalities" Section**: Discussion of a Supreme Court bond decision benefiting San Francisco's Market Street Railway Company, with commentary on how capital influx affects labor and working classes—a progressive-era critique of corporate power. **Judge D.J. Murphy Portrait**: Accompanies text praising the "celebrated" judge's reputation, noting his handling of numerous criminal cases. **"It Was Not He" Cartoon**: A brief comedic exchange between "Miss Sumsit" and "Dashaway" about a man in church who resembled someone, likely a case of mistaken identity joke. The page reflects *The Wasp's* focus on local San Francisco politics, labor issues, and court proceedings with satirical commentary.