Universal Current Events, No. 7

1917
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Uncle Sam Welcomes Russian Commission: World's youngest democracy represented by group of famous citizens. Washington, D.C: The counterpart of the Root Commission, now in Russia, the Russian Commission to the United States is here and have been given a great welcome by this government, problems arising out of the present unsettled political conditions will be solved, and the two nations will work in harmony in the great war. Subtitles: Secretary Lansing greets Boris Bakhmetieff, head of the commission. The Russian Mission. World Famous Spots Thronged as Season for Bathing Opens: East and West Coast resorts take on holiday spirit when millions seek the salt air, Atlantic City, N.J. Subtitles: Where capital and labor take a holiday. Beach "flivvers." Ever hear of the "Boardwalk?" Venice, Cal. Annual Bathing Girl Parade is not missed by many. Priscilla Dean, Universal film star, in prize winning suit. Washington Arch at Valley Forge Nation's Gift to Pennsylvania: In patriotic speech, Champ Clark delivers famous memorial on spot where Washington's trials were greatest. Valley Forge, Pa: On the spot where General George Washington on his knees in the snow prayed for Divine assistance, the Nation gave to Pennsylvania a memorial which will commemorate all that is historic about this hallowed place. Champ Clark delivered the memorial to the State. Class Day Exercises Finds Many Graduates in Uncle Sam's Service: Many Harvard students take day off from camps to fight confetti battle in great stadium, Cambridge, Mass. Nation Opens Heart to Italy's Sons of Visiting Commission: American cities surrender to men from Nation that gave to America its discoverer, the Immortal Columbus. Subtitles: Pittsburgh, Pa. No greater demonstration ever given foreign visitors. Philadelphia, Pa. Where enthusiastic throngs swept past police barriers and overwhelmed Commission with greetings. Medal of Honor, personal gift from Italy's King, presented to Mr. and Mrs. del Gatto, whose heroic son, Luigi, was killed in action. New York City: Arriving at the Battery, His Royal Highness, Ferdinand of Savoy, Prince Udine. Through Washington Arch to Garibaldi Monument, where a wreath was placed. Northwestern Rose Carnival a Great Patriotic Spectacle: Schoolchildren in costume and dances inspire patriotism and set example for those who can go to France, Portland, Ore.

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Uncle Sam Welcomes Russian Commission: World's youngest democracy represented by group of famous citizens. Washington, D.C: The counterpart of the Root Commission, now in Russia, the Russian Commission to the United States is here and have been given a great welcome by this government, problems arising out of the present unsettled political conditions will be solved, and the two nations will work in harmony in the great war. Subtitles: Secretary Lansing greets Boris Bakhmetieff, head of the commission. The Russian Mission. World Famous Spots Thronged as Season for Bathing Opens: East and West Coast resorts take on holiday spirit when millions seek the salt air, Atlantic City, N.J. Subtitles: Where capital and labor take a holiday. Beach "flivvers." Ever hear of the "Boardwalk?" Venice, Cal. Annual Bathing Girl Parade is not missed by many. Priscilla Dean, Universal film star, in prize winning suit. Washington Arch at Valley Forge Nation's Gift to Pennsylvania: In patriotic speech, Champ Clark delivers famous memorial on spot where Washington's trials were greatest. Valley Forge, Pa: On the spot where General George Washington on his knees in the snow prayed for Divine assistance, the Nation gave to Pennsylvania a memorial which will commemorate all that is historic about this hallowed place. Champ Clark delivered the memorial to the State. Class Day Exercises Finds Many Graduates in Uncle Sam's Service: Many Harvard students take day off from camps to fight confetti battle in great stadium, Cambridge, Mass. Nation Opens Heart to Italy's Sons of Visiting Commission: American cities surrender to men from Nation that gave to America its discoverer, the Immortal Columbus. Subtitles: Pittsburgh, Pa. No greater demonstration ever given foreign visitors. Philadelphia, Pa. Where enthusiastic throngs swept past police barriers and overwhelmed Commission with greetings. Medal of Honor, personal gift from Italy's King, presented to Mr. and Mrs. del Gatto, whose heroic son, Luigi, was killed in action. New York City: Arriving at the Battery, His Royal Highness, Ferdinand of Savoy, Prince Udine. Through Washington Arch to Garibaldi Monument, where a wreath was placed. Northwestern Rose Carnival a Great Patriotic Spectacle: Schoolchildren in costume and dances inspire patriotism and set example for those who can go to France, Portland, Ore.

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