Hearst-Pathé News, No. 24 - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

New York City: An enthusiastic welcome is extended James W. Gerard when he arrives in the country's metropolis. Subtitles: Crowds gather at the City Hall to show their appreciation of his work in Germany. The former Ambassador warns the ...See moreNew York City: An enthusiastic welcome is extended James W. Gerard when he arrives in the country's metropolis. Subtitles: Crowds gather at the City Hall to show their appreciation of his work in Germany. The former Ambassador warns the nation to prepare. Washington, D.C: The National Post Office adopts the auto-ped for its special delivery messengers. Speeding up the fast mail service. Medford, Mass: The undergraduates of Tufts College charge dauntlessly up a steep slope in the rush to capture the Jumbo Book. On the Russian Front: The island of Narghen is converted into a big detention camp able to accommodate 60,000 prisoners. Subtitles: Turkish soldiers, captured by the Russians in their advance, arrive daily. The prisoners are required to take frequent baths to prevent epidemics. Portland, Me: Maine University students lead a great patriotic parade to stimulate recruiting for Uncle Sam's large army. Subtitles: Many women participate in the demonstration to aid the cause. Harvard students organize a rifle corps for possible need. Sparkill, N.Y., establishes a Home Guard. New York City: The Mediation Board effects a settlement between railroads and employees as the President appeals for unity in this hour of National peril. Subtitles: Left to right, Daniel Willard, Secretary Lane, Secretary Wilson and Samuel Gompers. The Big Four Brotherhood Chiefs. Charleston, S.C: The German liner Liebenfels, recently sunk in the harbor, is raised by wrecking crews. Subtitles: The wireless outfit is completely ruined. The vessel as she appeared before being raised. San Diego, Cal: Large airplanes of the most advanced type are used at the Government school to train aviators for military service. Subtitles: The graduating class of Junior birdmen is ready to join the army aero division. Testing a model of the new Hornspeed propeller, which may enable airplanes to make a vertical ascension. The Adventures of Mr. Common People (Magazine Section.) An animated cartoon by T.E. Powers. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less