In the Argonne District, France: A military observer, ascending to view the German lines, finds it necessary to cut loose when he discovers his balloon is drifting toward the enemy's trenches. San Francisco, Cal: The Italian Tower, which ...See moreIn the Argonne District, France: A military observer, ascending to view the German lines, finds it necessary to cut loose when he discovers his balloon is drifting toward the enemy's trenches. San Francisco, Cal: The Italian Tower, which was the admiration of 18,000,000 people, is caught by the camera in midair as it is razed by the wreckers. New York, N.Y: Lady Colebroke of England poses for the Selig-Tribune in costume she wore while working in munition factory making shells for the Allies. San Antonio, Texas: General Hugh L. Scott, Chief of Staff, U.S.A., on right, and General Frederick Funston meet here to confer on Mexican situation. Chihuahua, Mexico: Will Villa rest in this magnificent mausoleum, which he erected in Chihuahua, or will his bones bleach in desert sands after his reign of terror ends? San Antonio, Texas: In the closing game of the season here, the Third Field Artillery polo team defeats the Third Cavalry by a score of 4 to 1. San Francisco, Cal: Cadets of the Polytechnic High School, fully equipped with guns and uniforms, spend several hours each afternoon in regular army drill. Washington, D.C: Senators receive 25,000 telegrams from pacifists urging peace. Senator J. Hamilton Lewis of Illinois has not been overlooked as indicated by the appearance of his desk. EI Paso, Texas: While conferences are being held to decide whether or not the U.S. army remains in Mexico, additional troops and supplies are constantly arriving. Sunnyvale, Cal: The new giant air cruiser, with a wing-spread of seventy-two feet, undergoes first successful test, guided by Aviator Francis. Written by
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