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New York City: Countess Von Bernstorff, wife of the German Ambassador to the United States, is greeted by her husband upon her arrival on the Frederick VII. Subtitles: He looks hale and hearty despite the multitudinous duties of his office; T. St. John Gaffney, forced to resign by Secretary Lansing as Consul-General at Munich because of unneutral acts, also returns. Brooklyn, N.Y: A mammoth searchlight whose beam of 1,280,000,000 candle power is the most powerful ray of artificial light in the world, is completed for Government tests. Subtitles: The searchlight is nine feet high and weighs three tons, although easily operated by one man. Paris, France: Seventy automobile ambulances, gift of the British public to their stanch allies across the Channel, are received by officials of the French Government. Waltham, Mass: A terrible catastrophe is luckily averted when four cars and the engine of a heavy freight train are derailed to avoid collision with a fast express. New York City: A commission of leading American manufacturers sails for a tour of France to encourage close industrial relations between the two Republics. Washington, D.C: Fifty-four years have passed since Sergeant John Kirk marched down Pennsylvania Avenue to answer President Lincoln’s call to arms and he celebrates with a “parade.” Subtitles: He wears his Grand Army uniform and the many decorations bestowed upon him for bravery. San Francisco, Cal: Sometimes automobiles are too cumbersome for quick and easy transportation, so busy people now use the latest device of locomotion, a “Footmobile.” Subtitle: Business firms are adopting these motorettes for the use of their messengers. Catalina Island, Cal: Like the mystical Isle of Atlantis, a part of this noted resort disappears beneath the deep, but in this case it is dynamite that does the trick. Montreal, Canada: Military training grounds of Canada are made to resemble proper “under fire” spirit. Subtitles: Volunteers are steadily joining the colors to help the cause of their mother country. Digging trenches and field “dug-outs.” Sofia, Bulgaria: Czar Ferdinand and his staff inspect several regiments of infantry who are now being vigorously attacked by the Allies in the great Battle of the Nations. San Antonio, Texas: Seasoned to the hot southern climate by two months of strenuous work, Wisconsin Militia now enjoy a twenty-two mile hike. Subtitles: They all carry their full equipment, as if they were on the warpath. Each regiment has its quota of army wagons for the trip. San Diego, Cal: Large crowds cheer as the Pacific Athletic Association captures the laurels of the Far Western Track and Field Meet. Subtitles: F.L. Maker breaks the western broad jump record by covering 22 feet, 1½ inches. Henry Williams of the Northwestern team leads in the 100-yard dash. Fred Kelly wins the 120-yard hurdles for the Southern Pacific Association. Cambridge, Mass: T.J. Halpin of the Boston Athletic Association wins the 440-yard run at Track and Field Championship games of the New England Association. Subtitles: W.A. Savage of the Boston team wins the 120-yard hurdles. M.S. Wright, holder of the world’s record, captures the honors of the pole vault. Paris Fashions (Magazine Section): Some pretty dresses in natural colors. A walking dress of taffeta and one of crepe de Chine. Combination suit dress of blue taffeta. A pretty semi-evening dress. Blue coat of Bolivia cloth with rolling white collar.

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Released: August 30, 1916
Genres: Short News
Countries: United States
Companies: Pathé Exchange
Cast: John Gaffney Fred Kelly T.J. Halpin

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