Los Angeles, Cal: Many noted drivers enter their dashing autos in the opening race of the season at the Ascot Park Speedway. Subtitles: Changing a tire in 30 seconds. Earl Cooper wins the first trial of daredevil speed. New York City: The ...See moreLos Angeles, Cal: Many noted drivers enter their dashing autos in the opening race of the season at the Ascot Park Speedway. Subtitles: Changing a tire in 30 seconds. Earl Cooper wins the first trial of daredevil speed. New York City: The S.S. Adriatic, the largest liner in present transatlantic service, arrives safely from the U-boat zone. Subtitle: Mrs. Vernon Castle, one of America's foremost actresses now starring in "Patria," is one of the passengers. Venice, Cal: Open air schools keep open in this sunny climate even while Eastern tots master R's in steam heated rooms. Subtitles: The facilities for study are inspiring indeed. Class dismissed. In France: Alpine Chasseurs honor the memory of their famous chief, General Serret, on the anniversary of his heroic death. Subtitles: The regiment which brought glory and honor to France and her cause. The end of the French Front on the Swiss border. In the Trentino: The Italians get ready large powerful battle planes of the latest type, as all strive for the supremacy of the air. Subtitles: The wounded are not forgotten. It is not all shot and shell on the battlefield, and some moments are found for quiet repose. Their step is light and quick, animated by the soul, stirring "La Marcia Reale." Washington, D.C: Senator J.H. Bankhead and Representative W. Bankhead, the first-time father and son serve in the same Congress. San Diego, Cal: Uncle Sam's fastest sea-sled, capable of making fifty miles an hour, is tested for quick patrol service on the Pacific. Subtitle: Elaborate precautions are taken to guard the world's greatest radio station at Cholles Heights. Marlin Springs, Tex: The National pastime comes into its own again, and the N.Y. Giants train zealously to make a pennant-winning team. Subtitles: Manager McGraw watches the work of his promising players. The hope of New York, the Giants' pitching staff. Chicago Cubs eagerly begin their spring training at Pasadena, Cal. Barnegat, N.J: After months of stubborn resistance, the U.S. Transport Sumner succumbs completely to the might of the sea. Subtitles: Rescuing a windlass from the forecastle. Sinking gradually to its watery grave. Brownsville, Texas. Mexican strife is happily ended, and General Pershing and staff pay a friendly visit across the Rio Grande. Subtitles: They are warmly greeted by the authorities at the International Bridge. Peace at last on the Mexican boundary line. Written by
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