The Wasp — 1892 — page 114: what you’re looking at

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This is primarily a **title page and editorial content** rather than a political cartoon page. The masthead shows *The Wasp*'s publication details and subscription information ($5 yearly). The main visual element is a **caricatured figure** in the upper left—appearing to be a disheveled man in tattered clothes, though the specific identity isn't clearly labeled in the visible text. The editorials discuss **San Francisco politics and local governance**, including criticism of Street Superintendent Gilleran's financial records and commentary on Cleveland's electoral weakness. Editor Thomas E. Flynn critiques both Democratic and Republican politics, particularly targeting Editor Barry of the *Star* for his coverage of railroad schemes and tariff debates. The tone is **satirical and partisan**, typical of 1890s American political journalism.