Provincetown, Mass: The Spanish submarine Isaac Peral leaves for Quincy to take on supplies preparatory to its departure abroad. Subtitles: Loading the life boat. The engines are thoroughly tested as the submarine sails under its own power. New Orleans, La: Winter snows do not trouble the children of the Sunny South, who artistically interpret the spirit of the Muses. Subtitle: Picturesque parks offer peaceful recreation. Boston, Mass: The mysteries of the camera, illustrating how the launching of the bark Herdis does not take place. Coronado, Cal: A thrilling contest marks the opening of the winter polo season at this fashionable resort as the Riverside team strives to win the first trophy from the home four. Subtitle: The Riverside team vanquishes Coronado by the close score of 9 to 8. Pola, Austria: Several powerful dreadnoughts of the dual monarchy also carry the double three-gun turrets, similar to the U.S.S. Pennsylvania. Subtitles: The warship is supplied with nets for protection from floating mines. Raising the colors. Salonica, Greece: Ox carts are being used extensively by the Allies to transport supplies over the rough roads of the Balkan countries. Subtitles: The same rocky carts are also used to carry wounded troops. German prisoners captured in the Monastir battle are brought to the Allies’ base. The prisoners are carefully guarded in high-fenced pens. Getting their daily rations. San Francisco, Cal: Amateur maritime enthusiasts enter their prize model yacht in the midwinter tournament. Subtitle: The little yachts glide gracefully before the wind. Gloucester, Mass: A new type of aeroplane, operated by wireless from shore, is completed for the U.S. Government by John Hays Hammond, Jr. Brownsville, Texas: The importation of Mexican cattle has been resumed and vaqueros lead the first consignment of 2,100 head across the International Bridge. Subtitles: American veterinaries inspect each animal before permitting a sale. A Mexican cowboy roping a suspicious bull. Washington, D.C: Admiral George Dewey, hero of Manila Bay, who has America’s heartfelt sympathy in his illness. North Arlington, N.J: Thousands of shells fired by the Kingsland munition explosion litter the fields for miles round, giving the Jerseyites a glimpse of war’s devastation. Subtitles: Railroad trains and houses suffer greatly from the terrific force of the explosion. Some freak shots. Cambridge, Mass. (Boston only): Candidates for the Harvard Crimson are initiated into the secret fold despite zero weather and the rigors of a snowstorm. Sacramento, Cal. (San Francisco only): The Honorable William B. Stephens, who succeeds Senator-elect Hiram Johnson as the Governor of the Golden State. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 0.0/10 | |
Released: | January 17, 1917 | |
Genres: | Short News | |
Cast: | George Dewey Jack Hammond William B. Stephens | |
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