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The Department of the Navy has considered the Court of Inquiry findings regarding the Bennington explosion, agreeing with most points except that the Bennington was in excellent condition. The explosion was partially caused by neglect and improper maintenance of at least one boiler valve. The actions of all men during the disaster are commended.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-29
President McKinley holds an oil can labeled “Patronage” and turns the crank on a “Prosperity Engine” while Nelson Dingley shovels coal into a damaged “Protection Boiler” labeled “High Tariff Defeat 1890” and “High Tariff Defeat 1892.” Nearby is a brand new and unused “Sound Financial Policy Boiler.” William B. Allison pulls the handle on a large brass “Republican Whistle.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1897-05-19
A boiler labeled “Brother Straitlace,” with a fire labeled “The Simple Life” and a lever labeled “Trip to New York,” blows off steam that shows New Year’s eve revelers in New York City. Caption: A device that keeps many an out-of-town boiler from blowing up.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1909-12-29
On the left, J. P. Morgan, with an oil can labeled “Legislation,” oils the “Wall St.” engine of a large machine. Above is a “Deposits Steam Pipe” and nearby is a sign that states “Keep Out of the Engine Room.” A large belt labeled “Control of ‘Other Peoples Money'” turns the “Public Service Machine” which operates a device with spokes, the ends of which are shaped like spiked shoes. As the Public Service Machine revolves, the ends of the spokes kick a man labeled “American Citizen” in the rear as he shovels coal labeled “Savings” into a boiler labeled “Syndicate Bank Boiler Co.” Caption: Around and around and around!
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-02-01