Funeral for U.S. President William Howard Taft in Washington, D.C. Casket containing the body of President Taft is taken to the U.S. Capitol Building via horse drawn carriage. The casket is carried up the steps of the capitol and placed in the rotunda for viewing. Crowds climb the steps of the capitol to to pay homage to President William Howard Taft. President Taft's body is brought to All Souls Church at 1500 Harvard St. for the family funeral.
Men and women practice at a miniature golf course in Oakland, California. Hazards and obstacles on the golf course.
Darlingtonia californica, or California Pitcher Plants are displayed in Toledo, Ohio. Also known as Cobra Lilies, carnivorous California Pitcher Plants are fed small bits of meat stuck to the end of a long stick. A Cobra Lily moves while digesting the meat. A child near the plants pretends being bitten as she touches them.
Members of John Hopkins University adjust a telescope in Camptonville, California. Scientists look in the mirror. Moon blankets the sun as eclipse darkens.
Flames sweep hangars in sensational test of automatic extinguishers for Department of Commerce in Washington DC. Fire behind airplanes in hangar. Airplanes quickly catch fire. Smoke pouring out of the hangar. Automatic fire extinguishers spray water from multiple sites on ground to put out fire. Another view shows as fire spreads speedily, and then sprayers on ground help to control flames.
T L Smith welcomes District Rotarians to 34th Conference in Hagerstown, Maryland. Delegates from various districts come out of a building. Penn Glee club wins cup presented by Chairman Danzer.
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