Josephus Daniels

W.A. Robertson

New York City: The mobilization of armed forces proceeds rapidly, and the 23d Infantry leaves for duty somewhere in the East. Subtitles: The Second Naval Militia is off on a secret mission. Large crowds bid Godspeed to the troops ...

Hearst-Pathé News, No. 32

New York City: The mobilization of armed forces proceeds rapidly, and the 23d Infantry leaves for duty somewhere in the East. Subtitles: The Second Naval Militia is off on a secret mission. Large crowds bid Godspeed to the troops of Austin, Texas as they entrain for the North. Los Angeles, Cal: A Holt tractor model is employed by the California Militia to teach recruits the modern methods of warfare. Subtitles: An unfortunate accident occurs when the "tank" attempts to climb a rain-soaked bank, and the soft earth gives way. The machine is completely demolished. Jacksonville, Fla: A spectacular blaze of unknown origin completely destroys the large pier of the Clyde Steamship Company. Subtitle: Very little of the property stored on the pier is saved. Henley, England: Circus elephants are being used to help England's land army increase the production of food necessities. Subtitle: Pitching hay is an easy task. In France: Patrols on the Verdun Front are provided with skis to facilitate their frequent trips over the snow-covered hills. Subtitles: Transporting the wounded on little sleds. Territorial troops are employed to clear the mountain roads. The big howitzers could not reach this beautiful section of the Argonne forest. On The Atlantic: A British warship enters an American port for the first time since the beginning of the European war. Subtitles: Drilling aboard ship. Sailors from a French warship in U.S. waters, visit the national capital and are greeted by Secretary Daniels. Inglewood, Cal: Eleven army aviators participate in a long cross-country flight, to demonstrate the use of airplanes for patrol duty. Subtitles: Completing the successful air journey of 140 miles. Captain W.A. Robertson, head of the Government Aviation School, congratulates the birdmen. Jersey City, N.J: Recruiting stations are opened on baseball fields to enlist patriotic fans among the crowds that attend games. Subtitles: An armored car attracts many to the banner of Uncle Sam. Thousands of volunteers have responded to the call to arms and are being prepared for service at the Norfolk Naval Training School. Athletic contests keep the men in physical trim. These are the men, and these are the ships that will fight for the honor of Old Glory. More volunteers are needed; join the procession. To Arms: The war is brought to our shores. The first naval conflict takes place off the New England coast. Subtitles: Torpedo Boat Destroyer Smith, which was attacked by a U-boat, photographed on a recent visit to New York City. A type of the German War Submarines which threaten our coasts and our ships.

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