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  • Hearst-Pathé News, No. 17 (1917)
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Hearst-Pathé News, No. 17 (1917)
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New Orleans, La: The reign of frivolity holds sway once more as his Majesty Rex arrives aboard the U.S.S. Comanche to open the Mardi Gras Carnival. Subtitles: He receives the keys to the city and then leads the parade of elaborate floats. ...See moreNew Orleans, La: The reign of frivolity holds sway once more as his Majesty Rex arrives aboard the U.S.S. Comanche to open the Mardi Gras Carnival. Subtitles: He receives the keys to the city and then leads the parade of elaborate floats. A large crowd throngs the course of the procession. Laredo, Mex: A contingent of Carranza's troops is on hand to guard America's new ambassador, H.P. Fletcher, upon his arrival. Suntitle: The Envoy (second from left) is greeted by prominent officials and General Garcia. Boston, Mass: Fast and skillful playing marks the contest between Andover and Exeter for the hockey leadership. Subtitle: Andover wins by the score of 2 to 0. Erzerum, Asia: The important Turkish city captured by the Russians after a vigorous campaign over the snow covered Caucasian hills. Subtitles: Much valuable booty is taken by the victorious armies. A large number of prisoners also fall into their hands. The mountains around Erzerum which could not deter the Russians' advance. Canton, China: Quaint methods are still employed by the Chinese for transportation on their many narrow streams. Subtitle: Hundreds or little junks line the wharves of the ancient city. New York City: The large liner St. Louis of the American line, which is being held in port for possible use as an auxiliary cruiser. Subtitles: The S.S. Philadelphia of the same line which may serve the government. Fears or submarines do not trouble the passengers of the S.S. Chicago, who have full faith in the vessel's gun. Norfolk, Va: A non-capsizable lifeboat, which can defy the roughest seas, is tested for use on ships visiting U-boat zone. Subtitle: The boat is operated from the interior. Columbus, N.M: The aviators who risked their lives in the treacherous air currents or the Mexican deserts are now prepared to guard against further raids. Subtitles: They make frequent flights over the border territory to watch for the advance of any bandits. The desolate nature of the country in which the American troops operated is seen from the aeroplane. New York, City: Hundreds of women gather at the City Hall to complain against the enormous increase in the cost of necessities. Subtitles: The leaders urge a peaceful but vigorous campaign. Even pushcart purchases cannot reduce the high cost. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Feb 24, 1917 (United States)

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