The Wasp — 1889 — page 297: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a text-heavy editorial/news page rather than a cartoon page. The content discusses California politics, particularly **Boss Buckley**, a political machine operator whom the editor criticizes for controlling both Republican and Democratic election boards. The piece argues Buckley exploits this dual power to manipulate voting outcomes across social classes. Other political commentary addresses **Prince Murat** (who apparently miscalculated in some romantic/financial scheme), **Queen Victoria's** concerns about the Prince of Wales's health, and various municipal issues in New York and San Francisco regarding electric wires and public safety. The page concludes with brief humorous dialogue about fathers and a street-level anecdote. No prominent political cartoons are visible on this particular page.