Pathé News, No. 85

1916
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Hammond, Ill: The first armored steel car, which undergoes a successful trial, is added to the equipment of the United States Army. Hoboken, N.J: Flames leap high as the well-filled stock of a large lumberyard feeds a ravaging fire which threatens to consume many adjoining houses. Sub-title: Buildings collapse like toy structures. Newark, N.J: With several Civil War comrades of her deceased husband acting as a guard of honor, the first widow's pension is given to Mrs. Mary A. Lovejoy. Subtitle: Mrs. Lovejoy is now over a hundred years old. Athens, Greece: King Constantine, whose throne is seriously threatened as the turbulent Balkan tangle, gradually draws Greece into its grasp, with the royal family. On the Somme: The war on the Western Front has now settled down to a fierce artillery duel and the belligerents compete in the number of shells they can hurl from their hidden guns. Subtitles: The hope of France; the great 450 mm. gun, which relentlessly sends its havoc-raising message into the enemy's lines. Every advance of the Allies nets many German prisoners. Are We Prepared for the International Trade Hunt After the War? An Animated Cartoon by A.D. Reed. Process patented by J.R. Bray, August 11, 1914: November 9, l915: February 26, 1916. New York City: The value of military instruction is strikingly shown as three thousand policemen, fresh from Government training camp, march with true soldier bearing. Subtitles: The auto machine gun corps. Mayor Mitchel and Commissioner Woods are proud of this notable improvement in the police force. Corbin, Ky: "Teddy" is he still to the great crowds that greet Colonel Roosevelt on his transcontinental trip in aid of the Republican party. Subtitles: Crowds also gather around his train at Falmouth. "Dee-lighted." New York City: Built in record-breaking time, the powerful superdreadnought Arizona is now ready to join Uncle Sam's navy, and is commissioned at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Subtitles: The chief feature of the Arizona is the double turret with three 14-inch guns mounted in each. The Arizona is a sister ship of the U.S.S. Pennsylvania. The National standard, which this mighty ship shall sacredly guard, is then raised. The battleship Maine passing out to sea for target practice. Massillon, Ohio: A monster parade marks the industrial celebration held by this prosperous little city. Subtitle: Governor Willis attends.

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Hammond, Ill: The first armored steel car, which undergoes a successful trial, is added to the equipment of the United States Army. Hoboken, N.J: Flames leap high as the well-filled stock of a large lumberyard feeds a ravaging fire which threatens to consume many adjoining houses. Sub-title: Buildings collapse like toy structures. Newark, N.J: With several Civil War comrades of her deceased husband acting as a guard of honor, the first widow's pension is given to Mrs. Mary A. Lovejoy. Subtitle: Mrs. Lovejoy is now over a hundred years old. Athens, Greece: King Constantine, whose throne is seriously threatened as the turbulent Balkan tangle, gradually draws Greece into its grasp, with the royal family. On the Somme: The war on the Western Front has now settled down to a fierce artillery duel and the belligerents compete in the number of shells they can hurl from their hidden guns. Subtitles: The hope of France; the great 450 mm. gun, which relentlessly sends its havoc-raising message into the enemy's lines. Every advance of the Allies nets many German prisoners. Are We Prepared for the International Trade Hunt After the War? An Animated Cartoon by A.D. Reed. Process patented by J.R. Bray, August 11, 1914: November 9, l915: February 26, 1916. New York City: The value of military instruction is strikingly shown as three thousand policemen, fresh from Government training camp, march with true soldier bearing. Subtitles: The auto machine gun corps. Mayor Mitchel and Commissioner Woods are proud of this notable improvement in the police force. Corbin, Ky: "Teddy" is he still to the great crowds that greet Colonel Roosevelt on his transcontinental trip in aid of the Republican party. Subtitles: Crowds also gather around his train at Falmouth. "Dee-lighted." New York City: Built in record-breaking time, the powerful superdreadnought Arizona is now ready to join Uncle Sam's navy, and is commissioned at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Subtitles: The chief feature of the Arizona is the double turret with three 14-inch guns mounted in each. The Arizona is a sister ship of the U.S.S. Pennsylvania. The National standard, which this mighty ship shall sacredly guard, is then raised. The battleship Maine passing out to sea for target practice. Massillon, Ohio: A monster parade marks the industrial celebration held by this prosperous little city. Subtitle: Governor Willis attends.

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