The Wasp — 1892 — page 218: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily an editorial/opinion page rather than political cartoon. The masthead announces *The Wasp* as "The Oldest Cartoon Paper in the United States," published weekly in San Francisco. The main content critiques San Francisco journalists and editors. Editor Thomas E. Flynn discusses a case where an *Examiner* reporter published names of jurors in large black type—apparently to intimidate them or influence their verdict. *The Wasp* argues this represents dangerous abuse of press freedom and questions whether the judge will hold the reporter accountable. The piece advocates for responsible journalism: editors should be "capable, responsible and honest" rather than sensational. It defends the liberty of the press while criticizing misuse of that liberty to manipulate justice.