San Francisco, Cal: Chas. W. Fairbanks, Republican nominee for vice-president, attends the G.O.P. luncheon. El Paso, Texas: Some idea of the value of the aero corps to an army may be gained from these views of Fort Bliss taken from an ...See moreSan Francisco, Cal: Chas. W. Fairbanks, Republican nominee for vice-president, attends the G.O.P. luncheon. El Paso, Texas: Some idea of the value of the aero corps to an army may be gained from these views of Fort Bliss taken from an observation balloon. Omaha, Neb: Graced by the presence of the President and Mrs. Wilson, the Omaha Centennial celebration is a great success. Eastport, Me: The old frigate Franklin, onetime pride of the navy, is burned to the water's edge for the purpose of recovering the old lead, iron and copper in the hull. Chicago, Ill: Teaching fire prevention by reproducing the Mrs. O'Leary incendiary cow incident, which started the great Chicago fire, is a feature of fire prevention day. Newport, R.I: Survivors of the ships torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-53 arrive aboard U.S. destroyers, which picked them up at sea. Boston, Mass: The Kansan, which was held up, examined and allowed to proceed by U-53, reaches this port. Denver, Col: Members of the local Rotary Club visit Pike's Peak for their annual outing. Written by
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