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Our Abdul the damned
Our Abdul the damned. Illustration shows Joseph G. Cannon as the cruel, autocratic Sultan of the Turks, Abdulhamid II, sitting on a throne, smoking a hookah labeled Obstruction, as two men, in the background, dressed as Turks labeled Payne and Dalzell, suffer from a chill or other deprivation. Date 1908 September 30
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Our Abdul the Damned: The Cruel Reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II as Depicted in Puck Magazine September 30, 1908, marked a significant moment in the history of the Ottoman Empire as Sultan Abdulhamid II, the autocratic ruler, was deposed from his throne. This political shift was not only a relief for the Ottoman people but also a subject of great interest and satire in the Western world. One such depiction can be seen in this cartoon from Puck Magazine, titled "Our Abdul the Damned." In the illustration, Joseph G. Cannon is portrayed as the cruel and tyrannical Sultan Abdulhamid II, sitting on a throne with an ominous expression, smoking a hookah labeled "Obstruction." In the background, two men, dressed as Turks, are depicted suffering from a chill or other deprivation. These men are identified as Payne and Dalzell, likely referring to American journalists William R. Payne and James Creelman, who had been critical of Abdulhamid's regime. The cartoon's title, "Our Abdul the Damned," highlights the Western perception of Abdulhamid as a cruel and unjust ruler. The use of the hookah, a symbol of Ottoman culture, labeled "Obstruction," underscores the Western belief that Abdulhamid's rule was an obstacle to progress and reform. The suffering of Payne and Dalzell in the background further emphasizes the harsh realities of life under Abdulhamid's rule. This cartoon is a testament to the power of satire and the role of the media in shaping public opinion. It reflects the Western perspective on Abdulhamid's reign and the relief felt when he was finally deposed. The image remains an intriguing glimpse into the political climate of the early 20th century and the complex relationship between the Ottoman Empire and the Western world.
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