The Wasp — 1878 — page 322: what you’re looking at

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The page contains several short news items and satirical pieces rather than traditional political cartoons. The main illustrated content shows two figures in what appears to be a medical or professional consultation scene. Key content includes "The Sixth Ward Anti-Coolie Club" section, which satirizes a political organization. The text criticizes Mr. Phelan for founding an "Anti-Coolie Club" to oppose Chinese immigration, suggesting his political motivations are opportunistic rather than principled. The piece mocks his ambitions and past indiscretions. The illustrations appear to depict character interactions, though specific identities aren't clearly labeled in the visible image. The overall tone is mocking toward local San Francisco politics and politicians of the period, particularly around immigration policy debates.