Hearst-Pathé News, No. 86

1917
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New York City: Another U-boat arrives in U.S. waters, but it is only a captured one, brought from England to aid the Liberty Loan. Subtitles: The submarine is the mine layer U.C.5, seized a year ago. Once the ruthless enemy of innocent travelers it will now serve as a station for America's Liberty Loan. Kansas City, Mo: Fire of unknown origin completely destroys more than twenty-five acres of cattle pens in the great stock yards. Subtitle: Thousands of animals perished in the blaze. St. Louis, Mo: Towing six barges of ore from St. Paul, the U.S. Steamer Nokomis opens heavy freight traffic on the Mississippi. Subtitles: The Nokomis is the first of the big fleet being built to relieve the railroad congestion, Secretary of Commerce Redfield attends the historic event. On the Eastern Front: Advancing over the snow-capped Carpathian hills, the Rumanian are gradually liberating their lost lands. Subtitles: Snow-bound. They prepare their lines of defense trenches as they advance. A warm dinner is very welcome indeed in this frigid region. Stamford, Conn: After two weeks of strenuous exercise in the great outdoors, Col. Roosevelt succeeds in losing 14 pounds of extra weight. Washington, D.C: The first two army trucks to be equipped with the "Liberty" motor are formally accepted by Secretary of War Baker. Subtitles: Thomas Edison, the electrical wizard, inspects the machines. Secretary Baker acts as chauffeur on the auto's maiden trip. President Wilson is also interested in this great achievement. Five Billion Dollars: A big final drive is launched everywhere to obtain this sum for the second Liberty Loan as proof of America's unity. Subtitles: Thousands of school children of Oakland hold a "Liberty" parade. Sailors at Goat Island, Cal., build a huge "Liberty" sign. The Nation's soldiers are already preparing to fight for you. Will you back them with your DOLLARS? London, England (For Exchanges with no Locals): His Majesty, King George V, holds a public investiture at Buckingham Palace to honor Great Britain's hero fighters. Subtitles: He bestows the Victoria Cross upon them as a mark of their bravery. England also honors the silent heroes of the war, the families of those who fall in battle. Norfolk, Va. (For Exchanges with no Locals): Uncle Sam takes possession of the Jamestown Exposition site, to be used as a training station for apprentice seamen. Subtitles: The raising of Old Glory marks the opening of the naval station. The first review of the new drill grounds.

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New York City: Another U-boat arrives in U.S. waters, but it is only a captured one, brought from England to aid the Liberty Loan. Subtitles: The submarine is the mine layer U.C.5, seized a year ago. Once the ruthless enemy of innocent travelers it will now serve as a station for America's Liberty Loan. Kansas City, Mo: Fire of unknown origin completely destroys more than twenty-five acres of cattle pens in the great stock yards. Subtitle: Thousands of animals perished in the blaze. St. Louis, Mo: Towing six barges of ore from St. Paul, the U.S. Steamer Nokomis opens heavy freight traffic on the Mississippi. Subtitles: The Nokomis is the first of the big fleet being built to relieve the railroad congestion, Secretary of Commerce Redfield attends the historic event. On the Eastern Front: Advancing over the snow-capped Carpathian hills, the Rumanian are gradually liberating their lost lands. Subtitles: Snow-bound. They prepare their lines of defense trenches as they advance. A warm dinner is very welcome indeed in this frigid region. Stamford, Conn: After two weeks of strenuous exercise in the great outdoors, Col. Roosevelt succeeds in losing 14 pounds of extra weight. Washington, D.C: The first two army trucks to be equipped with the "Liberty" motor are formally accepted by Secretary of War Baker. Subtitles: Thomas Edison, the electrical wizard, inspects the machines. Secretary Baker acts as chauffeur on the auto's maiden trip. President Wilson is also interested in this great achievement. Five Billion Dollars: A big final drive is launched everywhere to obtain this sum for the second Liberty Loan as proof of America's unity. Subtitles: Thousands of school children of Oakland hold a "Liberty" parade. Sailors at Goat Island, Cal., build a huge "Liberty" sign. The Nation's soldiers are already preparing to fight for you. Will you back them with your DOLLARS? London, England (For Exchanges with no Locals): His Majesty, King George V, holds a public investiture at Buckingham Palace to honor Great Britain's hero fighters. Subtitles: He bestows the Victoria Cross upon them as a mark of their bravery. England also honors the silent heroes of the war, the families of those who fall in battle. Norfolk, Va. (For Exchanges with no Locals): Uncle Sam takes possession of the Jamestown Exposition site, to be used as a training station for apprentice seamen. Subtitles: The raising of Old Glory marks the opening of the naval station. The first review of the new drill grounds.

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