Plot

New York: Thousands of citizens march in the biggest parade in history demanding preparedness for the United States, the first of a series of similar demonstrations that are to be held in the larger cities of the country. Boston: Water Queen makes a daring dive from Boston Bridge into the Charles River, risking her life in the thrilling plunge. New York: Ten thousand children of the public schools take part in this city's May Day Fete in Central Park, presenting a pretty spectacle as they dance round scores of May poles. Revere Beach, Mass: This pleasure resort is endangered by fire which destroys two hotels, but the main part of the beach is saved by the heroic work of the firemen. Albany, N.Y: Representatives of the motion picture industry visit State Capitol here, to protest against the proposed censorship law which is pending before the legislature. El Paso, Texas: The Border Conference between Generals Scott and Funston of the U.S.A., and General Obregon, Mexican Minister of War, ends without the granting of Obregon's request that U.S. troops be withdrawn from Mexico. New York: Winners of the Best Babies contests in this city are awarded prizes. Baby John Ryan receives the first prize cup for being the best baby in New York. Boston: Tris Speaker, idol of the Cleveland baseball fans, is honored here by followers of the game who worshiped him formerly as the mainstay of the Red Sox. Chicago: Fire destroys an old malt house near here with heavy loss. Firemen have great difficulty in combating the spectacular blaze. New York: Death follows in the wake of speeding autos on the Sheepshead Bay motor race course, and Carl Limberg and his mechanician are killed when their car is wrecked and bursts into flames in view of thousands of horrified spectators.