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  • Hearst-Pathé News, No. 8 (1917)
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Hearst-Pathé News, No. 8 (1917)
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Cape Cod, Mass: A foreign submarine passes through the narrow strait for the first time in its history, as the Isaac Peral starts on its maiden trip. Subtitles: The submarine carries a three-inch gun cleverly concealed. It can also be ...See moreCape Cod, Mass: A foreign submarine passes through the narrow strait for the first time in its history, as the Isaac Peral starts on its maiden trip. Subtitles: The submarine carries a three-inch gun cleverly concealed. It can also be aimed against hostile aeroplanes. Norfolk, Va: Wrecking crews salvage the valuable cargo of the S.S. Powhaten, slowly sinking as a result of its recent collision. Subtitle: Wool constitutes the chief part of the cargo. On the Western Front: France's idol, the great General Joffre, nominated by unanimous acclaim to the distinguished honor of Field Marshal, for saving the Republic and Freedom. Subtitles: Mounting a heavy field piece for action. Serbians are now using the Allies' guns to good advantage in their offensive. Salonica, Greece: British Tommies cheerfully march to their positions in the advanced lines, confident of ultimate victory. Subtitles: Firing a trench mortar. The enemy's lines are constantly shrouded by the clouds from the Allies' fire. All of the Entente Nations are represented on this battle front, a striking example of their complete unity for the common cause. Eureka, Cal: The U.S.S. Milwaukee grounds on the sandy beach, itself a victim of the turbulent seas as it strives to rescue the submarine H-3. Subtitles: The crew leaves the ship for safety quarters. Meanwhile the submarine, constantly pounded by the waves, is cast high and dry on the shore. The submarine is now almost a total wreck. Washington, D.C: Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, and his wife, who celebrate the golden anniversary of their marriage. New York City: The Polar Bears are out in full force for their annual winter frolic, unmindful of mere snow and cold. Subtitle: A dip in the frigid waters. The Nation gave its last tribute to George Dewey, hero of Manila Bay and Admiral of the Navy. Subtitles: The body is escorted from the Admiral's home to the Capitol for the memorial services. The entire body of midshipmen from the Naval Academy stands at attention before the Capitol as the funeral cortège arrives. Draped in the colors that he so nobly glorified, the body is placed on an army caisson for its final journey. The procession wends its sorrowful way down Pennsylvania Avenue. Across the historic Potomac to the Arlington Cemetery, where the Nation inters its distinguished dead. "Fire when you are ready," said Admiral Dewey on the memorable morning in May, 1808. The fleet he commanded, our immortal Dewey. Washington, D.C: President Woodrow Wilson boldly reaches a new and higher bond of international relations in a remarkable address to the U.S. Senate. "I am proposing that the nations should adopt with one accord the doctrine of President Monroe as the doctrine of the world." Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Jan 24, 1917 (United States)

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