President of the United Mine Workers of America(UMWA) John L. Lewis, addressing the Congress of Industrial Organizations about the accident in the Centralia coal mines, Illinois. Mr. Lewis presents to the congress the history of all major accidents that occurred in the U.S. He counts the men and material losses incurred to the mining community. He terms such disasters a national shame.
President of the United Mine Workers of America(UMWA) John L. Lewis, addresses the Congress of Industrial Organization. He talks about the accident that occurred in the Centralia coal mines of Illinois. He brings into focus the flaws of the working system. He demands protection measures for the workers and enforcement of safety laws in mines. He replies to questions from the press. Photographs are taken.
President of the United Mine Workers of America(UMWA) John L. Lewis, addresses the Congress of Industrial Organizations. He describes the aftermath of various mining accidents including Centralia Illinois. He discusses the suffering of the mineworkers who face such accidents. He also talks about the physical injuries to the workers. Members of the Congress including Mr. Phil Murray, the vice-president listen to the words of Mr. Lewis.
Post war growth of housing in U.S. including advent of suburban home models. Display of Johnson Quality Homes in John Vanamaker's 'Village of Vision', in New York. People talk to a woman at reception desk. Woman at the desk hand over a literature to them. People moving inside a hall check display designs of a house. Woman moves out of the house. A man checks price list of various homes and makes notes on his catalog of house models. Woman at the reception area assists him.
Display of Johnson Quality Homes in John Vanamaker's 'Village of Vision', in New York. Woman and girl look at the model of a modern kitchen in one of the modern house concept models. The models of modern kitchens displayed on a turntable. Designs of kitchens with shelves, refrigerator, tables and chairs.
United States Army General John J. Pershing arrives in France, during World War 1. General Pershing, Marshal Joffre, Marshal Foch, and several officials of the U.S. Army pose for a photograph. General Pershing after he lands in France. Pershing, along with President Poincaré of France, Ambassador Sharp, Paul Painleve, Administrator Lacaze and General Dubail. General reviews honor guard troops. A huge crowd assembled to welcome him. Pershing sitting in his car smiles at people, a huge crowd surrounding his car.
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