Hearst-Vitagraph News Pictorial, No. 44 - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

New York: Thinning lines of grizzled veterans march in Memorial Day parade, reviewed by Governor Whitman and his staff as they pass down Riverside Drive. Venice, Cal: Local team of girls defeats Los Angeles team in exciting game of water ...See moreNew York: Thinning lines of grizzled veterans march in Memorial Day parade, reviewed by Governor Whitman and his staff as they pass down Riverside Drive. Venice, Cal: Local team of girls defeats Los Angeles team in exciting game of water football, filled with thrilling incidents. Boston: New England demand for preparedness is voiced in monster parade here, the largest demonstration ever held in this city's history. Haverstraw, N.Y: Crippled children of the State Hospital hold May Day fete, dancing around May poles and playing on the green, enjoying life despite their physical handicaps. Oyster Bay, N.Y: Three thousand pilgrims trudge to Sagamore Hill demanding that Colonel Roosevelt get in the race for Presidency. T.R. delivers a stirring address to his followers. Danville, Ill: The anniversary of the birth of the G.A.R. in Danville is celebrated here, veterans of the Civil War marching in a long procession, cheered by thousands of onlookers. New York: The Central Park Zoo family of hippopotami moves from winter quarters into its summer home. The giant animals enjoy their first spring plunge in their swimming tank. New York: Society folk who advocate preparedness attend military exhibit on Governor's Island, watching police dogs at work and seeing a monster parade of United States troops. Allston, Mass: World's records are broken in the athletic meet at Harvard Stadium. Ted Meredith of Pennsylvania, lowering the world's mark in winning the 440-yard run against a field of the fastest college sprinters in the country. Culver: High school students from all parts of the United States are schooled in soldiery at the Culver Military Academy, learning all the modern arts of war. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less