The Wasp — 1893 — page 466: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a **text-based editorial page** rather than a cartoon page. The masthead shows *The Wasp* is "The Oldest Cartoon Paper in Colors in the United States," published by The Wasp Publishing Co. with Thomas E. Flynn as manager. The page contains several short editorials critiquing San Francisco institutions and individuals: Auditor Broderick's dual salary arrangement, insurance company fraud, and—most prominently—murderer Chris Evans, whom the editors attack as a hypocrite receiving undeserved sympathy. The bulk of the page discusses press reform, criticizing San Francisco newspapers for prioritizing sensationalism over accuracy and morality. The editors advocate for cleaner, more responsible journalism. A small illustration of a dandy-like figure appears at top left, but its specific reference is unclear from the image alone.