Since he cannot sail the ship, he tries to sink it
Subject(s): Dedications, Edson, Franklin, 1832-1904, Municipal officials and employees, Sabotage, Ships--Launching
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Outgoing New York City Mayor Franklin Edson, with papers in his pocket labeled “Commr. of Public Works,” uses a drill labeled “Perfidy” to drill a hole in a ship labeled “New York Municipal Reform Government” that is about to be launched, with the dedication ceremony taking place in the background. At his feet is a paper that states “Bad Appointments to Cripple the Incoming Administration.” The two men standing to the right, on the “Citizens Dock,” may be John Kelly and Ira Davenport.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1884-12-10
Creator(s)
Graetz, F. (Friedrich), approximately 1840-approximately 1913
Period
Dakota Rancher (June 1884-1886)
Repository
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Page Count
1
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Since he cannot sail the ship, he tries to sink it. [December 10, 1884]. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287783. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Graetz, F. (Friedrich), approximately 1840-approximately 1913. Since he cannot sail the ship, he tries to sink it. [10 Dec. 1884]. Image.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287783.
APA:
Graetz, F. (Friedrich), approximately 1840-approximately 1913., [1884, December 10]. Since he cannot sail the ship, he tries to sink it.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287783.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
APA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
