The Wasp — 1892 — page 341: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The top cartoon, "McNEILL SHOULD SIGN THEM," depicts a tug-of-war without captains or referee—likely satirizing political conflict over delegate selection for a State Convention. The circular inset shows detail of the struggle. The "POLITICAL SITUATION" article criticizes Boss Kelly's unfitness to direct Republican party affairs, calling his involvement in local politics inappropriate. It attacks his partner Crimmins as well, arguing corrupt political compacts are worse than defeats. The piece advocates for voters to reject the Crimmins-Kelly ticket in favor of clean politics. Below are three short comedic sketches: "ANGLOMANIA IN HAYES VALLEY" (mocking affected speech), "AFTER THE THEATER," and "LOVE VERSUS BOODLE" (satirizing romantic versus financial priorities).