Havana, Cuba: Government troops off to the front. Leave here to quell revolution in the provinces. New Orleans, La: Forest giants for ship masts. These two logs are valued at $100 per foot. West Palm Beach, Fla: Sun dance celebration. ...See moreHavana, Cuba: Government troops off to the front. Leave here to quell revolution in the provinces. New Orleans, La: Forest giants for ship masts. These two logs are valued at $100 per foot. West Palm Beach, Fla: Sun dance celebration. Seminole Indians arrive here for annual festivities. Havana, Cuba: Ambassador Gerard arrives at this port, after perilous voyage, from Germany, Spain. Subtitle: Going aboard the steamer for Key West. Washington, D.C: Mr. Gerard and his party arrive here. Somewhere-in-France: Monster balloons are used for observing movements of the enemy. Gas-making machines for inflating the bags are mounted on wheels. Somewhere-in-France: British offensive delayed. Spring thaw and deep mud delay drive on the Somme. Los Angeles, Cal: Auto racing season opens. Earl Cooper wins sweepstakes in 100-mile speed duel. Washington, D.C: Autopeds displace bicycles. Post office here equips messengers with speedier machines. San Francisco, Cal: First unit in United States auxiliary fleet. The "Great Northern" will be used as converted cruiser in the event of war. San Diego, Cal: Uncle Sam adopts new sea sled. It will be used for rescuing aviators at sea and transporting officers from forts in time of war. Subtitle: It has a 200-horspower engine, and can make sixty miles an hour. Washington, D.C: Father and son are national legislators. Senator John Bankhead and his son, William Bankhead, are returned to same Congress from Alabama. San Diego, Cal: Greatest radio station placed under guard. Every precaution taken to protect wireless towers, which are 600 feet high. New York City: Medically trained young women will fight for Uncle Sam. Pledge selves to hospital service if war comes. Long Beach, Cal: Uncle Sam's newest subsea boat, the L-G, has successful trial trip. Paris, France: A section of American ambulances leaving for the front. Cincinnati, Ohio: Tornado hits Middle West. Many dead, hundreds injured. Two million dollars in property loss. Newcastle, Ind: Cyclone wrecks this city. Written by
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