Wireless Memorial: Cenotaph is dedicated to the memory of radio operators who lost their lives while flashing "S.O.S." Battery Park, New York. A Regular Clean-Up: Prominent businessmen don overalls and sweep the streets of Jackson, Miss. ...See moreWireless Memorial: Cenotaph is dedicated to the memory of radio operators who lost their lives while flashing "S.O.S." Battery Park, New York. A Regular Clean-Up: Prominent businessmen don overalls and sweep the streets of Jackson, Miss. New Wireless Tractor: U.S. Signal Corps tests new field apparatus capable of transmitting messages five minutes after arrival, Washington, D.C. Sub-title: Erecting 85-foot aerial. Traffic Under Difficulties: After long draught city is partially submerged by unexpected cloud burst, St. Louis, Mo. When Springtime Calls: Ten thousand girls of Public Schools Athletic League frolic and dance in Central Park, New York City. Peanut-Fuel for Flames: One of the largest peanut warehouses in the world is destroyed by fire, Norfolk, Va. Sub-title: Rescuing the nuts. Prisoners of War: German troops en route to internment camps after wintering on prison ships, Southend, England. Forces From Distant Lands: Sir George Reid, late Prime Minister of Australia, inspects Australian contingent at Romsey, Hampshire, England. Sub-title: Troops give three cheers for the king. In the French Lines at Rheims. Sub-titles: Troops encamped oh fortified farm. French Algerian troops. Shell hole used as doorway by officers. Hostile aeroplane is sighted. Maxim gun section prepares for threatened attack on canal. The Atlantic Fleet: Thousands on land and sea view strength of Uncle Sam's mighty fleet as it is reviewed by President Wilson, Hudson River, New York City. Sub-titles: One of mammoth dreadnoughts thunders Presidential salute to chief executive aboard the Mayflower. Blue jackets and marines parade before President Wilson and Secretary of the Navy Daniels in impressive pageant, Fifth Avenue. Spectacular display of fireworks is a feature of celebration in honor of fleet's visit. Sea fighters given enthusiastic send-off as they steam out. Cartoons by the world famous caricaturist, Hy Mayer of Puck. Written by
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