Tottenville, N.Y: The new Cossey Dry Dock, built to support a weight of 240,000 tons is so enormous that it has to be launched in sections, Peekskill, N.Y: The members of the National Guard, State of New York, are being supplied with new equipment. Here we see old and new equipment. New Rochelle, N.Y: The memory of Jacob Leisler, founder of this city, is perpetuated by a monument unveiled by Mrs. Montgomery Schuyler. Harry Chatonet and Chas. Garrigues, special representatives of Rochelle, France, attend. Vienna, Austria: Prince Leopold of Bavaria is received at the railroad station by the Emperor Francis Joseph I. and Archduke Francis Ferdinand. Pelham Bay, N.Y: L.A. Vilas makes nine spectacular flights with a passenger in his new Curtiss flying boat. New York, N.Y: The New York Yacht Club's 66th annual regatta develops an interesting and exciting race in the class for sloop yachts. Grayling winner. Pressburg, Hungary: A terrible fire destroys a large part of this city, leaving hundreds homeless. Editorial Section: The value of the American Life Saving Society is clearly demonstrated in the life saving exhibition in the waters of the Hudson River. Washington. D.C: Fred Reed, Boy Scout, receives the message from President Wilson to Mayor Harrison of Chicago and starts on the first mile. Elizabeth, N.J: The new fire boat for New York harbor service is launched and christened "Gaynor" by Miss M. Gaynor, in presence of Commissioner Johnson. Keokuk, Ia: Keokuk Canal locks are put into use for the first time. Filling the lock. Upper gate is lowered and steamer Emily passes into Lake Cooper. Paris, France: Night caps, dainty lace and ribbon are very much in vogue.
—Moving Picture World synopsis