Reid, Albert Turner, 1873-1955

President Roosevelt holds “that big stick” as he whacks the table on the stage of the Republican National Convention. In the crowd, signs for “Ohio,” “New York,” “Pennsylvania,” “Vermont,” “Kansas,” “Indianne,” “Missuri,” and “Illinois” can be seen. Caption: The next Republican National Convention.

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Comments and Context

Cartoonist Albert Turner Reid’s vision of the 1908 Republican Presidential Convention was meant to suggest, as per the caption, a nightmare for Democrats — not, as the bare cartoon would suggest, a captive and frightened hall of delegates, nervous eyes and anxious expressions. In fact most Republicans clamored for Roosevelt to break his declination pledge and decide to run again.

An angry President Roosevelt kicks a book as he holds a paper that reads, “Sir: You are a _____ liar. Very truly, T. Roosevelt. White House Form No. 4423.” Caption: “Selecting the adjective.”

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Comments and Context

Before Albert Turner Reid was a polished illustrator in the political-cartoon field, but already possessor of an elegant flourish for a signature, he drew this imaginary portrait of President Roosevelt in a fit of pique. The perfervid Roosevelt was believable to conceive, and draw, exploding blasts of a violent temper.

Arthur P. Gorman jumps up as he steps on a “Panama question” live wire.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-09

An animal labelled “Hanna pres. boom” follows Ohio Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna who stomps his foot. Caption: Uncle Mark.—”Go home, sir!—”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01

President Roosevelt and a man wearing a “Senate” hat look at one another. Caption: Roosevelt—”Take off your things and stay awhile.” Senate—”Really can’t stop but a minute.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-24

William Jennings Bryan attempts to ride a bucking donkey that has a “Standard” oil can attached to its tail. In the background, President Roosevelt and William Randolph Hearst cheer.

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Comments and Context

Albert Turner Reid was one of the breed of cartoonists whose signatures routinely were more elaborate than their drawings. From his home base in Kansas he drew for several publications throughout his career; and was widely reprinted. He had a handsome style and a flair for caricature, if not for accurate animal locomotion.