- Marysville, Cal: The largest dreadnought gold dredger ever built is launched for use in the placer deposits of Yba County. Subtitle: A gold dredger in operation. New York City: James W. Gerard, American Ambassador to Germany, returns to his post after a short vacation in this country, to resume his difficult and delicate duties. Subtitle: Mrs. Gerard accompanies the Ambassador on the Frederik VIII to continue her admirable work in aid of the war sufferers. Oakland, Cal: The rapid progress made in American animal breeding is strikingly presented by the exceptionally fine entries in country-wide Stock Shows. Subtitles: The largest turkey in the United States, weighing 68 pounds and a peacock of superb grandeur. Chicago's Stock Show produces an educated horse, manifesting an extensive knowledge of social requirements. London, England: David Lloyd George (center) ascends to the Premiership of Great Britain as the Coalition Cabinet breaks, resolved to vigorously wage the War to a victorious conclusion. Subtitle: Sir Herbert Asquith, forced to retire as the head of the Government as a result of general distrust of the Allies' stumbling campaign. Rome, Italy: Thousands participate in a great popular demonstration to voice their approval of the Government's declaration to continue the struggle for the Allies' cause. On the Western Front: Sir John French, until recently Commander-in-Chief of British forces in France visits one of the aviation camps. Subtitles: He is shown a new sky-rocket used by aviators for signaling movements of enemy troops. Reviewing a regiment of English troops before they leave for the trenches. The Mexican Boarder: An animated cartoon by Leighton Budd (magazine section). Southport, N.C: The menhaden fishing industry has taken a derided boom because of its valuable oil and fertilizer products, and lookouts of fishing smacks are constantly on the watch for schools of this fish. Subtitles: The net is spread around the school and then drawn towards the boat. An unexpected catch, a nine-foot shark. Jersey City, N.J: Railroad companies threaten another embargo, as hundreds of freight cars congest the terminals because of the lack of ships now aggravated by German submarine raids. Subtitle: Sailing vessels and all kinds of ships recruited to relieve the situation, vainly tackle America's huge exports. San Diego, Cal: The Twenty-first Regiment of the United States Infantry give proof of splendid organization in a Butts Manual Drill on the Plaza de Panama of the Exposition Grounds. Washington, D.C: In accordance with his usual custom, President Wilson journeys to the Capitol to deliver personally to Congress, convened in joint session, his message on the problems facing the Nation. Subtitles: Former Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan visits the White House to dine with the President. The Capitol is also besieged by one thousand Ohio Corn boys and girls who are touring the country.—Moving Picture World synopsis
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