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Wheres my square deal?
Wheres my square deal?. Illustration shows James H. Hyde labeled Life Insurance Company drowning in a sea of papers labeled Exposure, Bribery, Syndicate Profits, Dummy Deals, Wholesale Graft, Fake Transactions, Juggled Reports, Yellow Dog Funds, Rake-off, and Investigation, he is holding in his raised left hand a Receipt for Campaign Funds Republican Nat l. Com.; the Republican Elephant labeled GOP. is dashing around a bluff on the coastline, losing a top hat and halo labeled Geo. B.; out to sea, lightning flashes labeled Publicity. Someone, possibly George B. Cortelyou, has tossed Hyde a bouquet of flowers labeled JHH.. Date 1905 October 11. Wheres my square deal?. Illustration shows James H. Hyde labeled Life Insurance Company drowning in a sea of papers labeled Exposure, Bribery, Syndicate Profits, Dummy Deals, Wholesale Graft, Fake Transactions, Juggled Reports, Yellow Dog Funds, Rake-off, and Investigation, he is holding in his raised left hand a Receipt for Campaign Funds Republican Nat l. Com.; the Republican Elephant labeled GOP. is dashing around a bluff on the coastline, losing a top hat and halo labeled Geo. B.; out to sea, lightning flashes labeled Publicity. Someone, possibly George B. Cortelyou, has tossed Hyde a bouquet of flowers labeled JHH.. Date 1905 October 11
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Wheres my Square Deal?
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: A Scandalous Illustration from 1905 This provocative illustration, titled "Wheres my Square Deal?", was published on October 11, 1905, and offers a vivid depiction of the corruption and political machinations of the time. The central figure is James H. Hyde, labeled as the "Life Insurance Company," who is shown drowning in a sea of papers labeled with various corrupt practices such as "Exposure," "Bribery," "Syndicate Profits," and "Wholesale Graft." Hyde clutches a receipt for campaign funds from the Republican National Committee in his left hand, emphasizing the intertwined nature of politics and business corruption. In the background, the Republican Elephant, symbolizing the Republican Party, dashes around a bluff on the coastline, losing its top hat and halo in the chaos. Out to sea, lightning flashes ominously, representing the publicity that such scandals were generating. A figure, possibly George B. Cortelyou, is seen tossing Hyde a bouquet of flowers labeled "JHH," adding an element of intrigue to the scene. The illustration was created during a period of intense political and social upheaval in the United States. The Progressive Era, which began in the late 1800s, was marked by a growing disillusionment with the political system and a call for reform. This illustration encapsulates the public's frustration with the rampant corruption and the perceived failure of the political establishment to deliver on its promises, or the "square deal," to the people. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the complex web of power, money, and politics that has long shaped American society.
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