- Washington, D.C: Railroad heads, called into conference by President Wilson after efforts with the managers fail, leave the White House to deliberate on suggestions made by the Nation's chief executive. Subtitle: Hale Holden (left), who is spokesman chosen to present the difficulties of the railroads. New York City: Thousands attend services at St. Patrick's Cathedral which marks the opening of the patriotic-religious convention of the Catholic Federations of America. Subtitle: Many priests join in the procession, followed by Cardinal O'Connell of Boston. Tacoma, Wash: Huge crowds fill the great stadium to hear how Governor Charles E. Hughes would administer the affairs of the Nation if elected President. Subtitles: Viewing the beautiful scenery along the Cascades from his observation car. The candidate and his wife greet their many admirers. Paris Fashions: Elusive designs shown in natural colors. Subtitles: Walking suit of mahogany velours, full flare skirt and coat; afternoon dress of shaded blue silk with lace collar and embroidered side sashes draped; one-piece white satin frock with large sailor collar embroidered bodice; Russian blouse walking suit of green velours; evening gown of black lace and chiffon, gold and silver embroidered over white satin. Miami, W.Va: More than sixty lives are believed lost and untold damage to land and railroads is caused when gulf storm sweeps this section. Fort Worth, Tex: Ingenious farmers discover another use for their handy automobiles by making them serve as auto tractors when the fields need plowing. Hammersmith, England: Princess Louise visits the British Naval Training Ship, the H.M.S. Stork, to compliment the young recruits on their rapid work. Bukowina, Russia: Austrian soldiers, captured by the Russians in their recent great offensive movement, rest on the fertile plains that but recently formed a part of their own conquests. Subtitle: Water, which was so scarce during the days of bloody strife, is now eagerly sought. Rockaway, N.Y: Swimming in regulation skirts is no easy task, as is evidenced by the attempts of champion men swimmers of the Jamaica Bay Yacht Club to crawl through the briny deep in these unaccustomed garments. Subtitles: When a parachute has no effect. H.S. Tibbs skillfully rides his aquaplane at 30 miles an hour, with a hundred-pound boy on his back. Lake Geneva, Wis: Everywhere women are ready to prove their loyalty to the Stars and Stripes and here a full-fledged camp of three hundred troopettes is formed by Chicago society girls to learn to do their bit. Subtitles: Attention 'round the camp fire. A naval officer giving instructions in semaphore signals. Readville, Mass: Donald Pope drives his motorcycle at a furious clip to beat Joe Domenjoz in his aeroplane in a five-mile race.—Moving Picture World synopsis
It looks like we don't have any synopsis for this title yet. Be the first to contribute.
Learn moreContribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content