Hearst-International News Pictorial, No. 59 - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

Chicago, Ill: After a lapse of eight years, horse racing is revived here, and thousands see the American Derby. Galveston, Tex: Largest indoor swimming tank is opened here and bathers sport in the salt water drawn from the Gulf. London, ...See moreChicago, Ill: After a lapse of eight years, horse racing is revived here, and thousands see the American Derby. Galveston, Tex: Largest indoor swimming tank is opened here and bathers sport in the salt water drawn from the Gulf. London, England: Field Marshall Lord French reviews the volunteer army, composed of men too old for field service, but accepted by the government for military duty at home. Ocean Park, Cal: Surf riding on inflated fish is one of the most popular summer sports at this resort. Fashion Section: The latest fashions of the season are pictured in beautiful settings. Exclusive importations of Lucile, Lady Duff Gordon. Brownsville, Tex: Major-General John F. O'Ryan and the members of his staff of New York National Guard officers, are entertained by regular army officers. Illinois cavalrymen drill green horses for army duty. San Diego, Cal: A giant log raft, 900 feet long, is towed 1,500 miles down the Pacific coast. New York: Hundreds of boy scouts participate in prize-drills at Coney Island. New York: The excursion steamer Keyport, carrying 500 passengers, is rammed and sunk at her pier. All on board are saved. Cincinnati, Ohio: Christy Mathewson, for 16 years the most dependable pitcher on the staff of the New York Giants, becomes manager of the Cincinnati Reds. The appropriation of millions of dollars by Congress will put the United States Navy on a par with the best sea-fighting force in the world. Pictures of the various branches of the navy that are to be strengthened. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less