Lexington, Mass: "Look, ye people, and ye shall cheer the famous ride of Paul Revere." As Sergeant Hamilton reproduces the historic event of '75 in commemoration of the one hundred and fortieth anniversary. Subtitle: 1. And the Minute Men ...See moreLexington, Mass: "Look, ye people, and ye shall cheer the famous ride of Paul Revere." As Sergeant Hamilton reproduces the historic event of '75 in commemoration of the one hundred and fortieth anniversary. Subtitle: 1. And the Minute Men are ready, as in the days of yore, to save the freedom of their country. Latest American fashions for afternoon and evening wear. (Courtesy of Madame Yovin, New York). Subtitles: 1. Purple faille afternoon dress of apron design with bodice of ecru lace. Tailor-made suit of green brilliantine alpaca with basque hips and small waist; 2. Auto coat of black and white check Ratine, with black leather collar; 3. Wrap of old rose taffeta, chiffon collar and ruche border, over evening gown of black ruffles trimmed with silver ribbon and bodice of beaded net; 4. Evening gown of orange satin with long train, marking the revival of the train effect; 5. Gorgeous wrap of black and white satin with beaded ornaments and high collar. Gown of black lace with pannier hips and hoop skirt, worn in Louis XVI regime; 6. White Jersey silk coat with ostrich feather trimming over afternoon dress of hand-embroidered white net. Washington, D.C: President Wilson goes to the Capitol to declare to Congress convened in joint session his decision on the submarine issue. Subtitles: 1. The cause of the controversy; 2. His Majesty, Kaiser Wilhelm II; 3. America asks for the safeguard of its citizens on the high seas. Chihuahua, Mexico: Transport wagons with supplies for the American troops at the Front proceed cautiously across the bandits' treacherous plains. Subtitles: 1. An advance scout, sighting a band of marauders, rushes back to the base for reinforcements; 2. In a flash the camp gets ready for action and responds to the hurry call. Bradford, R.I: Five are killed and scores seriously injured when the fast Gilt-Edged Express crashes into a stalled local train. Subtitle: 1. A few bits of twisted steel are all that remain of the telescoped wooden cars. Staten Island, N.Y: Famous stars of days gone by give a reception to the matinee idols of the present on the lawn of the new home for retired theatrical folk. Subtitles: 1. The actresses enjoy feeding the chickens; 2. National Motion Picture Tribute Day May 15. On this day a portion of the receipts of motion picture theaters all over the country will be donated to this great charity. Written by
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