Sandy Hook: Great rifle designed for coast defense work is given first test at government proving grounds. Boston: Rhode Island troops are guests of Boston Fusiliers on anniversary celebration of both organizations. Washington: National ...See moreSandy Hook: Great rifle designed for coast defense work is given first test at government proving grounds. Boston: Rhode Island troops are guests of Boston Fusiliers on anniversary celebration of both organizations. Washington: National Capital Horse Show brings crowd of society folk to judging ring. Boston: Bark Ruth Stark, with flag painted on her side, sails for English coast. Mrs. Williamson, wife of first officer, only woman aboard, says she is not afraid of torpedoes. Washington: Admiral Benson, formerly commander Philadelphia Navy Yard, is made head of new naval operations bureau. Cambridge: Track stars of Harvard and Cornell contest in annual meet. Washington: Kindergarten pupils of Washington public schools take part in big festival. Tots go through steps of stately minuet. Texas City, Tex: Dike completing harbor protection and forming guard for channel that will let battleships reach Texas City docks is completed by government. New York: Coach rolls away from Hotel Biltmore to Gedney Farm Hotel in compliance with wish expressed by Alfred G. Vanderbilt before sailing on Lusitania. New York: White Star liner Cymric, disregarding danger of submarine torpedoes, sails for Liverpool with more than 300 passengers. New York: Jackies aboard battleship Texas enjoy spare moments while waiting for the review of the fleet. Washington: President Wilson, who has just completed note to Germany, reviews high school cadets. Written by
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