North Island Aviation School, San Diego, Cal: The first aero squadron of United States Army commanded by Captain Benjamin Foulois, is formed. Oakland, Cal: Famous ball player, Jack Ness, receives loving cup presented by Mayor John L. Davie. Has hit in 49 straight games and smashes hit record. Medford, Mass: B.K. Shepard invents devices controlled by wireless mast that he carries from place to place. He lights lights, moves signals, fires cannon, lights cookstove, sinks ship and operates auto all by wireless. New York: Lieut. Chas. Becker, of N.Y. Police Department leaving Ossining prison. Is refused last hope for life by Supreme Court. San Francisco: Theodore Roosevelt makes address at Panama-Pacific Exposition, criticizing pacifists who would "Chinafy" America. Also Hiram W. Johnson addressing throng. New York: Baroness Irmgard von Rottenthal dances for benefit of children, using Central Park as her stage. Beverly, Mass: Boston Chamber of Commerce have novel battle at day's outing at Country Club. London, England: Lord Kitchener visits Guildhall with Lord Mayor, inspects guard of honor in campaign for more recruits. On Battle Line in Serbia: British Royal Marines help drag big naval guns to position along Serbian lines. Shielding guns from aeroplane scouts. Chicago: Five hundred victims of river tragedy are buried. Mourners follow Eastland victims to graves. Government starts sweeping investigation. William C. Redfield, Secretary of Department of Commerce, begins investigation of Eastland disaster.
—Moving Picture World synopsis