Pathé News, No. 102 - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

New York City: America does not forget the unfortunate in its happy Yuletide celebration and the U.S.S. Caesar is converted into a Red Cross ship to carry food to suffering Armenia. Subtitles: Ex-Ambassador to Turkey, Henry M. Morgenthau ...See moreNew York City: America does not forget the unfortunate in its happy Yuletide celebration and the U.S.S. Caesar is converted into a Red Cross ship to carry food to suffering Armenia. Subtitles: Ex-Ambassador to Turkey, Henry M. Morgenthau wishes Godspeed to the Christmas boat. San Diego, Cal: Several companies of Uncle Sam's regulars engage in war maneuvers with marines of the Pacific Fleet at the Exposition Grounds. Subtitle: After blowing up a land mine in the "enemy's" territory, the marines attack the defending forces. Chicago, Ill: Brr! It's zero weather, but the hardy barriers of the Central Association do not permit such a trifling mutter to interfere with their cross-country championship run. Subtitle: Joe Kay covers the icy six-mile course in 28½ minutes. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Immense crowds gather in the Public Plaza to witness the inaugural procession of the newly-elected President of the Republic, Hipolito Irigoyen. Subtitle: A military guard of honor precedes the President. On the Russian Front: Thousands of Austrian prisoners are captured by the Russians in their vigorous offensive in Transylvania to relieve the Teutonic pressure of Roumania. Subtitles: A Cossack scouting party. Peasants of the little villages in the field of operation flee from their homes during the fight. Madrid, Spain: Accompanied by her Majesty the Queen and the Royal children. King Alphonso returns to his capital after a long absence. In Verdun Forests (Magazine Section). An animated cartoon by H. M. Shields. Winchendon, Mass: School children of Toytown plan to surprise "Baby" Sayre, grandchild of President Wilson, with a fiery steed as their Christmas gift. Subtitle: Little Miss Cross, who will present the gift to "Baby" Sayre. New York City: A heavy snowfall is the delight of the city's little folk and the youngsters are quick to take advantage of it. Sub-titles: Large plows and motor buses are soon set to work clearing the streets. Most of the snow is removed through the sewers. Owing to the lack of snow workers because of good times, the zoo elephant helps to clear the park's highways. Mare Island, Cal: Another addition to America's ever-increasing navy is made as the U.S. Destroyer Shaw is launched at the Mare Island yards. Subtitles: Miss Virginia Milliard christens the boat and the trim little fighter gracefully glides down the ways. The destroyer almost ready for action. Hamburg, Wis: (Except Philadelphia, Washington, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Cleveland). Fox skins are in great demand this season for milady's furs and the precious animals are carefully guarded in their pens by high fences. Subtitle: These foxes are valued at two thousand dollars each. Fort Sheridan, Ill: (Milwaukee only). The Third Infantry, Wisconsin National Guard, encounters a great change in climate on their return from the Sunny South. Subtitle: The troops make use of the inter-urban trolley cars. Titusville, Pa: (Pittsburgh only). Prominent citizens accompany the body of John Newel to his last resting place. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less