Title
Weighed in the Balance
Subject
Political cartoons
Heaton, Harold R., -1940
Political corruption
Chicago (Ill.). Office of the Mayor
Wayman, John E. W.
Deneen, Charles Samuel, 1863-1940
Description
A woman representing Chicago sits with papers listing scandals and graft schemes next to a scale with weights resembling several political officials. The lower portion of the cartoon shows an imbalance when she attempts to weigh "Kern" against "Wayman" with the scale tipping heavily towards "Kern."
Chicago Mayor Fred Busse's tenure (1907-1911) in office was marked by scandal and corruption. After his 1907 election, Busse was accused of using the power and wealth of his coal company to garner votes.
Chicago Mayor Fred Busse's tenure (1907-1911) in office was marked by scandal and corruption. After his 1907 election, Busse was accused of using the power and wealth of his coal company to garner votes.
Creator
Heaton, Harold R.
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
n.d.
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
400968
Harold R. Heaton Collection
Original Format
political cartoon
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
44 x 38 cm