New York City: Secretary Lansing is the host to the Mexican and American commissioners who are assembled in an effort to conciliate the differences between the two Republics. Washington, D.C: His work in averting a railroad labor strike ...See moreNew York City: Secretary Lansing is the host to the Mexican and American commissioners who are assembled in an effort to conciliate the differences between the two Republics. Washington, D.C: His work in averting a railroad labor strike successfully accomplished, President Wilson leaves the White House for his summer capitol at Shadow Lawn, N.J. Subtitles: 1. Shadow Lawn is gaily bedecked to receive its honored guest; 2. Senator Ollie James formally notifies the President that he is again chosen to lead the Democratic Party and hands him the official notice of nomination; 3. The President accepts and in a stirring address defends the policies and accomplishments of his administration; 4. The immense crowd gathered on the spacious lawn signifies its hearty approval of President Wilson's achievements by a lengthy demonstration. Old Point Comfort, Va: Part of the Atlantic Squadron steams into Hampton Roads to receive its supply of coal for the winter cruise. Subtitle: 1. The mighty New York coaling from the collier Jupiter. Norfolk, Va: Animal trainers may well envy this lady, who has educated her pet to wheel its twin sister. Subtitle: 1. The trio take a daily journey down the main street. Coats for Winter: (Courtesy of Shelton Looms Fashion Show.) Subtitles: 1. Black seal plush coat trimmed with red fox, and child's coat of Butifur seal; 2. A rink plush coat trimmed with seal cloth, and one of velour du nord supreme; 3. A coat of white chinchilla trimmed with Hudson Bay seal fabric, and one of gold velour; 4. Coat of imitation Hudson Bay seal trimmed with black fox. Lewiston, Me: Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Maine to start his active campaign for the election of Governor Hughes to the Presidency. Guadalajara, Spain: The graduates of the Military College receive their commissions as army officers from King Alphonso. Across the Niagara Whirlpool by Aero-Cable Car. Subtitles: 1. A car weighing seven tons, which travels hanging to slender steel cables, gives the visitor to Niagara a wonderful view of the turbulent river; 2. Even the boldest thrill as the car passes over the seething maelstrom of water; 3. After a journey of 1800 feet, the solidly constructed terminal station is reached. New York City: Enterprising aviators organize a Flying Yacht Squadron and drive to meetings in their high-powered hydroplanes. Subtitles: 1. Rear-Admiral Robert E. Peary, a staunch advocate of aviation, arrives in Lawrence Sperry's machine. Stockholm, Sweden: A new aerial torpedo, invented by an army officer, is tested by officials of the Swedish Government. Subtitle: 1. The falling torpedo tears a deep hole in the ground. Shanghai, China: Darkening clouds of revolution cause a run on the principal banks of the city as anxious depositors desire to withdraw their funds. Written by
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