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The scabs appeal to Justice
The scabs appeal to Justice. Illustration shows on the left an angry mob of strikers with clubs, guns, and bricks pursuing a man labeled Independent Labor who has fallen near his wife and child in front of the statue of Justice. Justice is bound with red tape labeled Politics, her scales and fasces lie on the ground next to her feet. Date 1902 October 1. The scabs appeal to Justice. Illustration shows on the left an angry mob of strikers with clubs, guns, and bricks pursuing a man labeled Independent Labor who has fallen near his wife and child in front of the statue of Justice. Justice is bound with red tape labeled Politics, her scales and fasces lie on the ground next to her feet. Date 1902 October 1
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October 1, 1902: The Scabs Appeal to Justice (Puck Magazine) This powerful and provocative illustration from the October 1, 1902, issue of Puck Magazine captures the intense emotions and tensions that arose during labor strikes in the early 20th century. The scene depicts an angry mob of strikers, armed with clubs, guns, and bricks, pursuing a man labeled "Independent Labor" who has fallen near his wife and child in front of the statue of Justice. The man's plea for mercy falls on deaf ears as the enraged crowd closes in. Justice herself is bound with red tape labeled "Politics," symbolizing the corrupting influence of politics in the labor dispute. Her scales and fasces, symbols of fairness and authority, lie discarded at her feet. The image is a scathing indictment of the political establishment's failure to protect the rights of workers and uphold justice during labor conflicts. This illustration was published in Puck Magazine, a popular American humor magazine known for its satirical commentary on current events. The use of humor and exaggeration in the image serves to highlight the absurdity and injustice of the situation. The cartoon was likely intended to galvanize public opinion in favor of the strikers and put pressure on politicians to take action to resolve the labor dispute. The image is a poignant reminder of the often violent and contentious nature of labor disputes during this period and the role that politics and corruption could play in exacerbating tensions and prolonging conflict.
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