On the Way to Mexico: How sailors and marines aboard ship prepare for war. Pictures taken by a Pathe Weekly cameraman aboard the battleship New York enroute to Mexico. Galveston, Tex: American refugees escaping from Mexico City mobs by ...See moreOn the Way to Mexico: How sailors and marines aboard ship prepare for war. Pictures taken by a Pathe Weekly cameraman aboard the battleship New York enroute to Mexico. Galveston, Tex: American refugees escaping from Mexico City mobs by refuge under the British flag, arrive here on the Dixie and the Esperanza. Vera Cruz, Mexico: United States sailors and marines formally turn over the city to General Funston's regulars; all Huerta's political prisoners are released from San Juan prison. Indianapolis, Ind: Children of Indianapolis celebrate the advent of the merry month of May with a pageant and dancing. Chicago, Ill: To demonstrate the perfection of a new fire prevention device, a huge tank of gasoline is set afire and the blaze put out in ten seconds. Fresno, Cal: With flowery floats, outdoor games, dancing and a carnival, Fresno makes merry in its annual Raisin Fete. Washington, D.C: Votes for Women. Here in the national capital suffragist leaders storm Congress to demand the ballot for their sex. Jacksonville, Fla: The thinning ranks of Confederate Veterans hold their reunion here and return to the G.A.R. a battle flag captured more than fifty years ago. San Francisco, Cal: The finest dogs on the Pacific Coast compete for prizes in the Golden Gate Kennel Club show. Paris, France: The King and Queen of England pay a royal visit to Prance and are entertained by President and Mrs. Poincare. Written by
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