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Killed in committee. Illustration shows Nelson W. Aldrich as a large spider on a cobweb labeled Senate Committee Room spread between the US Capitol and a Standard Oil tower, on which several flies labeled Anti-Trust Bill, Free Alcohol Bill, House Bill, Philippine Tariff Bill, and Legislation Needed have landed. Date 1906 May 16. Killed in committee. Illustration shows Nelson W. Aldrich as a large spider on a cobweb labeled Senate Committee Room spread between the US Capitol and a Standard Oil tower, on which several flies labeled Anti-Trust Bill, Free Alcohol Bill, House Bill, Philippine Tariff Bill, and Legislation Needed have landed. Date 1906 May 16
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Killed in Committee: The Powerful Influence of Nelson W. Aldrich over Capitol Hill, as Depicted in a 1906 Puck Magazine Illustration This illustration, published in Puck Magazine on May 16, 1906, offers a striking commentary on the political influence of Nelson W. Aldrich, a prominent U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, during the early 20th century. The cartoon portrays Aldrich as a colossal spider, weaving a cobweb between the United States Capitol and a towering Standard Oil structure. Several flies, labeled as the "Anti-Trust Bill," "Free Alcohol Bill," "House Bill," "Philippine Tariff Bill," and "Legislation Needed," are seen ensnared in the web. Aldrich, a Republican Senator and a close ally of the powerful industrialist John D. Rockefeller, was a key figure in the Senate Finance Committee. Critics accused him of using his position to manipulate legislation to benefit his wealthy friends and corporate interests, such as Standard Oil. This illustration, titled "Killed in Committee," was a scathing critique of Aldrich's influence and the perceived corruption within the Senate. The image powerfully conveys the idea that Aldrich, like a spider, had the ability to control the legislative process and prevent important bills from reaching the floor for a vote. The flies, representing various pieces of legislation, were seemingly trapped in the web of political machinations, unable to make any progress. This illustration served as a reminder of the public's growing disillusionment with the political process and the perceived influence of money and power in Washington, D.C. This piece of political satire is an essential addition to any collection focused on American political history, the role of money in politics, or the history of investigative journalism and cartooning.
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