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The dog in the manger

The dog in the manger

A donkey labeled “Democratic Party” stares at a dog labeled “Bryan” with the face of William Jennings Bryan, lying on a bed of hay labeled “Nomination.”

comments and context

Comments and Context

William Jennings Bryan had twice led his party to defeat, in 1896 and 1900, as the Democrat standard-bearer. As such, however, he was still the nominal head of the national party, despite the partisans of former president Grover Cleveland and a scarce few others. In the mid-term elections of 1902 (this cartoon appearing in the midst of that campaign) Bryanites held sway, but poor electoral results, coupled with the immense popularity of President Roosevelt, would disabuse Bryan and his followers of a third straight nomination in 1904. A conservative presidential candidate, Judge Alton Brooks Parker of New York, was nominated for president and state tickets reflected a less Populist tone in platforms. The Democrats lost by record margins in 1904, and Bryan returned in 1908 as presidential candidate.

When bears hunt him

When bears hunt him

President Roosevelt is shown holding a barn door labeled “Presidential Nomination” shut against two bears labeled “Mark Hanna” and “Spooner.” The caption reads “Davy Crockett Roosevelt Will Have to Be Better Than in Mississippi.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-23

“Teddie,” the (color blind) tenor, will now render his favorite ballad, entitled “Because I Love You,” assisted by the eminent Miss Snow Flake and chorus

“Teddie,” the (color blind) tenor, will now render his favorite ballad, entitled “Because I Love You,” assisted by the eminent Miss Snow Flake and chorus

President Roosevelt kneels on one knee and sings to an African American woman whose skirt is labeled “Negro Vote.” In the background, two dancers labeled “Payne” and “Crumpacker” assist in the performance; at Crumpacker’s waist is a sword entitled “For the South.” Item regards Roosevelt’s efforts to court African American voters.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-30

Fire’s out

Fire’s out

President Roosevelt is shown crying next to a grave that represents his hopes for the 1904 presidential nomination as African Americans cry throughout the cemetery. Item is regarding the appointment of African American postmasters and race relations in the American south.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-01-25

The bivouac of the dead

The bivouac of the dead

President Roosevelt stands in the middle of a field of “dead” potential presidential candidates holding a sword marked 1904. Caption: No visitors of the morrow’s strife, The warrior’s dream alarms: No braying horn nor screaming fife At dawn shall call to arms.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-11-06

Telegram from William Loeb to Joseph Benson Foraker and Francis B. Loomis

Telegram from William Loeb to Joseph Benson Foraker and Francis B. Loomis

William Loeb writes that a statement will be released to the press tomorrow that President Roosevelt has not asked anyone for support and had nothing to do with the raising of his endorsement at the Ohio Convention. Roosevelt is pleased that President McKinley’s home county, Stark County, came out heartily in his favor. Item contains telegram and two copies with handwritten edits.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-25