Fire hose

Ohio Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna is tied to the ground and has an “Ohio State Convention” funnel in his mouth. President Roosevelt holds a “Roosevelt indorsement” hose that Ohio Senator Joseph Benson Foraker is about to turn on. Caption: Roosevelt to Foraker—”Turn on the water, Joe.”

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Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-27

President Roosevelt attempts to wrench open a fire hydrant connected to the “P. O. investigation” hose. A group of men—”Extravagance,” “Unlawful contracts,” “Grafter,” and “Political hanger on”—examine the end of the hose, where water has already begun to drip.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-22

Creator(s)

Donahey, J. H. (James Harrison), 1875-1949