Title
Shot from the Rear!
Subject
Political cartoons
Heaton, Harold R., -1940
Political corruption
Deneen, Charles Samuel, 1863-1940
Illinois--Chicago
Busse, Fred (1866-1914)
Merriam, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1874-1953
Primaries
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854-)
Description
Four men labeled "Deneen," "Busse," "Campbell," and "Pease" have their hands in a pie labeled "Political Patronage Pie" while a group of Native Americans, led by a woman holding a "Pro Bunco Publico" banner, shoot arrows at them. One arrow labeled "Convention Call of Ill. G.O.P. Insurgents" with a tag claiming "Deneen is Unfit for Renomination" knocks Dennen's top hat off his head.
This cartoon is in response to Deneen's political allies's reliance on political patronage and vote buying to secure their power. As Deneen prepared to attempt an unprecedented third term as governor, Republican infighting and the veil of political corruption helped Democrat Edward F. Dunne beat Deneen in 1913.
This cartoon is in response to Deneen's political allies's reliance on political patronage and vote buying to secure their power. As Deneen prepared to attempt an unprecedented third term as governor, Republican infighting and the veil of political corruption helped Democrat Edward F. Dunne beat Deneen in 1913.
Creator
Heaton, Harold R.
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
n.d.
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
400969
Harold R. Heaton Collection
Original Format
political cartoon
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
44 x 38 cm