Like most other national newspapers, Harper's Weekly, in the aftermath of the strike, called for larger police forces, state militias, and federal troop levels to prevent or put down future labor uprisings. As it had during the strike, the newspaper also conveyed its views through illustrations included in its pages. The cover engraving for the August 18 issue, which bore the caption "The Frenzy, and What Came of It," is typical.
Questions to Consider
Why was a smoking gun included in the foreground (view the enlarged image)?
What did the illustration's background suggest?
Who were the two sitting figures supposed to represent?
