Then and now
Alton B. Parker holds “that telegram” and puts “1904 gold” into a box while the ghost of Parker puts “1896-1900 silver” into a box.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08-01
Your TR Source
Washburn, William S., 1876-
An ominous proceeding
Ohio Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna sharpens an axe on a “Hanna’s boom” mill sharpening tool as President Roosevelt sharpens a sword on a “Roosevelt’s boom” mill.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12
Is he to be ringmaster?
William Jennings Bryan stands beside a Democratic donkey in a “Democratic field” and holds a paper that reads, “No man shall ride this animal in 1904 who did not vote for me.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12
“Waiting for something to turn up”
Ohio Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna stands beside a sign that reads, “1904 Resolved that I will not be a candidate against Teddy but at the same time I will hold off the Ohio convention to see which way the wind is blowing. Mark.” Hanna puts his hand on Perry S. Heath’s head and says, “Nice little guy.” Heath holds papers that read, “Hanna for president talk.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12
His shield of defense
President Roosevelt holds “the law” sword and an “anti-trust shield” that has several arrows headed toward it: “sugar trust,” “ship yard trust,” “Wall St. promoters,” “oil trust,” and “steel trust.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01
Say nothing and saw wood
Ohio Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna puts his finger to his lips as he stands on a stage beside a sign reading “Hanna for president.” Several raised hands are positioned below him: “Rathbone,” “trusts,” “subsidies,” and “Wall Street.” The “trusts” holds a top hat labeled “watered stocks.” Hanna’s hand is outstretched, either to wave away the cheering supporters below, or to take the offered hat.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11
“Have no fear”—Roosevelt
President Roosevelt calmly sits by a shovel as “Panama” brings him a “Cuba 1898” sword. “Panama” says, “You’ll need this, too.” In the background, a group of Colombian men come charging toward Roosevelt saying, “Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11
Another luncheon at the White House
President Roosevelt carves an “American policy” turkey on a bed of “prosperity” lettuce. One leg—”recognition”—is on a plate in front of “Panama” while “Cuba” has an empty plate and asks, “Me next?” as Roosevelt starts to carve the “reciprocity” leg.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11
“Let’s try it again, sonny!”
President Roosevelt leads a small “Cuba,” holding a “reciprocity treaty,” by the hand and gestures to the United States Capitol building with a “special session” sign. “Panama” watches from behind a fence and says, “Hey! Mister, give me a chance.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11
Can he score?
President Roosevelt holds a “presidential nomination” football as Indiana Senator Charles W. Fairbanks and Ohio Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna all attempt to tackle him. New York Governor Benjamin B. Odell plays on the same team as Roosevelt and blocks Hanna’s charge.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11
“You and I can bring him back” (Colombia to Democratic mule)
“Colombia” holds a sword and whispers to a Democratic donkey as “Panama” walks away toward ships flying the American flag and waves goodbye.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12
“There’s that clock striking again”
President Roosevelt covers his ears as cuckoo clock chimes four o’clock and Ohio Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna pops out and says, “Coo! Coo! Not a candidate!” four times.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12
“Personally obnoxious”
John Edward Charles O’Sullivan Addicks stands behind Delaware Senator J. Frank Allee who grabs the collar of a “post-mistress.” Caption: “Personally obnoxious.”—Senator Allee, Delaware.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-09-08