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Edward Henry Harriman holds up his thumb labeled “R.R. Regulation” and his arm, “Grab Arm,” to President Roosevelt saying, “It hurts something fierce, Mr. President!” Caption: Dr. Roosevelt: My, my! Edward, you’ll have to be very careful or you will have to have the whole arm amputated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-12
A “meat packer” and a “beef trust” man sit outside of the White House covered in bandages. The “meat packer” asks, “Aren’t you glad Bryan wasn’t elected?”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-12
A bandaged bear holds up a newspaper with the following heading: “Good News Convention—President’s Departure from Colorado—The end of the hunt—Peace in the mountains again—Animals are notified that the enemy has gone.” Several bandaged animals, including a snake, look on.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-21
Several Democratic Party leaders ride on a train together, including August Belmont, Patrick Henry McCarren, David B. Hill, Charles Francis Murphy, Henry Gassaway Davis, Thomas Taggart, William F. Sheehan, and William Jennings Bryan. Alton B. Parker wears several bandages, including a “$50,000 law job from Belmont” around his head and a “Solid South” bandage on his hand.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-09
President Roosevelt stands with a bandaged hand as a Southern Congressman enters the room.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-27