Philadelphia: United States Government adds new torpedo boat destroyer "Porter" to nation's defense, and is christened by Miss Georgiana Cusachs, sponsor for the new craft. Boston: Members of national guard, dressed in fencer's garb, hold ...See morePhiladelphia: United States Government adds new torpedo boat destroyer "Porter" to nation's defense, and is christened by Miss Georgiana Cusachs, sponsor for the new craft. Boston: Members of national guard, dressed in fencer's garb, hold spirited bouts with blunt bayonets while instructors teach proper parry and thrust. San Francisco: Pacific Mail Steamer Mongolia is last of line flying American flag to sail for Japanese ports. On her return she will be started in Atlantic service. On board is George Guthrie, ambassador to Japan. Semendria, Serbia: Great forts at this point are strengthened by officers who pass through trenches on their way to inner works of the fortress. An observation tower proves advantageous. San Francisco: Champion 4-year-old swimmer, Cameron C. Coffey, who has won five medals for his aquatic ability, proves his power in the water. Great Falls, Vt: Site is selected for establishment of big power station. This is the first government owned plant of its kind in America. Norias, Texas: Mexican bandits who have been marauding Texas are captured by Texas Rangers and taken to camp. Washington: Count von Bernstorff, German Ambassador to the United States, notifies Secretary of State Lansing, "Liners will not be sunk by our submarines without warning." Boston: U.S. warships and national guardsmen take part in entertainment of governors of states at conference. Pictures show part of Uncle Sam's naval defense. Written by
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