New York City: Captain and crew of the Greek liner Thessaloniki, which was left to sink after being storm-tossed for eight weeks, are landed by the S.S. Perugia. 1. Captain Goulandis (right) who refused to ask for aid and Chief Engineer ...See moreNew York City: Captain and crew of the Greek liner Thessaloniki, which was left to sink after being storm-tossed for eight weeks, are landed by the S.S. Perugia. 1. Captain Goulandis (right) who refused to ask for aid and Chief Engineer Constantakos; 2. The wireless operator (center) who was forbidden to sound the S.O.S. call. Washington, D.C: Cornerstone of new American Federation of Labor headquarters is laid by President Samuel Gompers. Cleveland, Ohio: Flaming warehouse crashes on dwellings when walls buckle in $100,000 fire. Pathe's Paris Fashions: In Natural Colors. 1. A simple afternoon dress of Georgette crepe with folds of satin; 2. A tight-fitting walking suit trimmed with red fox; 3. Evening cloak of black velvet with cape of embroidered gold lace; 4. A Laforriere creation of gold lace for evening wear. Parkersburg, W. Va: The old river packet Kanawha strikes pier and sinks when the guiding lights on the banks of the Ohio are blown out in a violent storm. Seattle, Wash: Seven inches of snow fall here and the young folk welcome the unusual opportunity to enjoy winter sports. Tia Juana, Mexico: Sporting devotees of two continents gather just across the border for the opening of the newly organized 100-day meet. Subtitle: Holtville, with C. Kelsay up, wins the Inaugural Handicap. Los Angeles, Cal: Winter lays her icy grip on this section and the orange groves are mantled with snow for the first time in twenty years. East Youngstown, Ohio: Ten thousand rioting laborers fire and destroy two-thirds of this town, causing $1,500,000 property loss and the sacrifice of many lives. Subtitles: 1. Destruction and desolation greet the eye at every turn; 2. Three thousand state militia are rushed from nearby towns; 3. The bridge connecting the factories and the town is burned to prevent the rioters advancing on the plants; 4. Dangerous walls of burned structures are demolished; 5. All liquor is confiscated by the troops. 6. Employees of the works are paid under guard. Written by
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