Universal Current Events, No. 24

1917
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First German sea wolf to actually invade New York Harbor is one with fangs and venom removed. Subtitle: U. C. 5 captured and tamed by the British will rest in Central Park and help Liberty Bond sale, N.Y. City. Liberty Loan Booster completely up in the air gives buyers cold creeps and gooseflesh. Daredevil Ward, member of U.S. Aviation Corps, in patriotic cause, proves he is fine material for war service, Fairfax Hotel, Norfolk, Va. Subtitles: Notice he is not troubled by "road hogs." He has wheels, and they are working for Uncle Sam. "Hourless" defeats "Omar Khayam," setting world's record and wins $10,000 for Red Cross. Belmont's gallant three-year-old colt thrills 20,000 in great turf battle, on two-turn track runs 1¼ miles in 2 min., .02 sec, Laurel Race Track, Md. Subtitles: Gov. Harrington presents cup to Trainer Hildreth. Off, to make turf history. Famous Naval Band under Sousa's command thrills Pittsburghers. Boys from Great Lakes Training Station reviewed by thousands in great manufacturing center, Pittsburgh, Pa. Subtitle: Mayor Armstrong greets John Philip Sousa and gives him and his boys the city's freedom. West Coast honors Gerard, who told the Kaiser where he "got off" with us. In California cities he is honored by Chambers of Commerce and other important groups, Los Angeles, Cal. Subtitle: At Universal City, with motion picture folks, he studies the industry. France's Immortals Honored for Bravery. No sex distinction in rewarding the spirit that has made France the idol of humanity. Subtitles: A Daughter of France, Mme. Maitre, whose devotion and patriotism on the firing line has saved many wounded and sick, is given the cross of the Legion of Honor. Women like you, Mme. Maitre, seal the doom of Prussianism. It shall never conquer a country whose daughters are as noble as you. Joffre, Protector of women and children, "who stopped them at the Marne," receives golden oak branch, gift of "Little Old New York." Ambassador Sharp presents trophy to France's military idol. Golden oak branch for the sturdy oak that the Huns could not fell. World's Greatest Naval Base Formally Opened. Operating unit impressively dedicated and receives 1,300 men from old station, Norfolk, Va. Subtitles: On an eight-mile hike to their new quarters. Left to right: Admiral Dillingham, Commander of new base, and Capt. J.H. Dayton of the old base. Humanity's symbol floats over it. Collapsing Fire Trap Kills Three Firemen: Scores injured in lodging house fire that burned like tinder, San Francisco, Cal. Subtitles: Fire Chief Russell, fatally injured, is rushed to Emergency Hospital. Dedicating world's largest saltwater park, Cardinal says mass for our boys. Columbus Park scene of impressive ceremony as Cardinal O'Connell prays for safe return of our soldiers and sailors abroad, Boston, Mass. Engineers unfold bag of war tricks for the President. Bridge building landing fighters under fire and other war maneuvers witnessed by Nation's head, Washington Barracks, D.C. Subtitles: President and Mrs. Wilson arrive. Covering landing party. War speed kings. Southern Commercial Congress and Foreign Ambassador's Receive New York's Tributes: At City Hall Mayor Mitchel receives notable gathering that included State Governors and Ambassadors from Siam, Cuba, Panama and Servia, New York City. Cartoons from the world's greatest newspapers. Subtitles: By Darling in the Buffalo Evening News. By Darling in the Boston Herald. By Blackman in the Birmingham Age-Herald.

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1917

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First German sea wolf to actually invade New York Harbor is one with fangs and venom removed. Subtitle: U. C. 5 captured and tamed by the British will rest in Central Park and help Liberty Bond sale, N.Y. City. Liberty Loan Booster completely up in the air gives buyers cold creeps and gooseflesh. Daredevil Ward, member of U.S. Aviation Corps, in patriotic cause, proves he is fine material for war service, Fairfax Hotel, Norfolk, Va. Subtitles: Notice he is not troubled by "road hogs." He has wheels, and they are working for Uncle Sam. "Hourless" defeats "Omar Khayam," setting world's record and wins $10,000 for Red Cross. Belmont's gallant three-year-old colt thrills 20,000 in great turf battle, on two-turn track runs 1¼ miles in 2 min., .02 sec, Laurel Race Track, Md. Subtitles: Gov. Harrington presents cup to Trainer Hildreth. Off, to make turf history. Famous Naval Band under Sousa's command thrills Pittsburghers. Boys from Great Lakes Training Station reviewed by thousands in great manufacturing center, Pittsburgh, Pa. Subtitle: Mayor Armstrong greets John Philip Sousa and gives him and his boys the city's freedom. West Coast honors Gerard, who told the Kaiser where he "got off" with us. In California cities he is honored by Chambers of Commerce and other important groups, Los Angeles, Cal. Subtitle: At Universal City, with motion picture folks, he studies the industry. France's Immortals Honored for Bravery. No sex distinction in rewarding the spirit that has made France the idol of humanity. Subtitles: A Daughter of France, Mme. Maitre, whose devotion and patriotism on the firing line has saved many wounded and sick, is given the cross of the Legion of Honor. Women like you, Mme. Maitre, seal the doom of Prussianism. It shall never conquer a country whose daughters are as noble as you. Joffre, Protector of women and children, "who stopped them at the Marne," receives golden oak branch, gift of "Little Old New York." Ambassador Sharp presents trophy to France's military idol. Golden oak branch for the sturdy oak that the Huns could not fell. World's Greatest Naval Base Formally Opened. Operating unit impressively dedicated and receives 1,300 men from old station, Norfolk, Va. Subtitles: On an eight-mile hike to their new quarters. Left to right: Admiral Dillingham, Commander of new base, and Capt. J.H. Dayton of the old base. Humanity's symbol floats over it. Collapsing Fire Trap Kills Three Firemen: Scores injured in lodging house fire that burned like tinder, San Francisco, Cal. Subtitles: Fire Chief Russell, fatally injured, is rushed to Emergency Hospital. Dedicating world's largest saltwater park, Cardinal says mass for our boys. Columbus Park scene of impressive ceremony as Cardinal O'Connell prays for safe return of our soldiers and sailors abroad, Boston, Mass. Engineers unfold bag of war tricks for the President. Bridge building landing fighters under fire and other war maneuvers witnessed by Nation's head, Washington Barracks, D.C. Subtitles: President and Mrs. Wilson arrive. Covering landing party. War speed kings. Southern Commercial Congress and Foreign Ambassador's Receive New York's Tributes: At City Hall Mayor Mitchel receives notable gathering that included State Governors and Ambassadors from Siam, Cuba, Panama and Servia, New York City. Cartoons from the world's greatest newspapers. Subtitles: By Darling in the Buffalo Evening News. By Darling in the Boston Herald. By Blackman in the Birmingham Age-Herald.

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