Smoke rises during a fire at harbor in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. People gather to see. A ship destructed and burnt.
A large crowd gathers to protest against rising prices and inflation in New York City, as prices increased during World War I wartime assistance production for allied nations. People show banners. A large banner reads: "America First. We appeal to you for mercy and justice. Our children are starving. Come down with the prices." A banner reads 'We want bread'. Women stand with children in strollers and baby carriages during the protest. A line of women and children march as families in the protest rally.
French actress Sara Bernhardt is wheeled down the gangplank from the French ocean liner Espagne in New York City. She has returned on the passenger ship from a visit to France and the French front during World War 1. She stands up from her wheel chair and addresses the crowd on the dock. Bernhardt drapes an American flag over her lap and over the side of a car in which she is sitting. She committed the profits of her tour in the U.S. to French widows and orphans of the war.
SS Adriatic, the largest passenger liner in Trans-Atlantic service, arrives safely in New York City., from the Atlantic U-Boat war zone during World War 1. Irene Castle currently starring in the serial film "Patria" is seated on deck. She wears a fur coat and is holding a pet monkey. (Her husband, and professional dance partner, Vernon Castle, was away, flying as a pilot with the British Royal Flying Corps.)
Members of the Foreign Press section of the Creel Publicity Bureau (formed by George Creel) prepare to depart for Europe from New York City. Members pose for the pictures. The members aim to show American propaganda abroad during World War I. Charles S. Hart, Director of the Division of Films for the Committee on Public Information (CPI), and former Hearst employee, is seen close-up posing for the camera.
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Eagle Hut for American servicemen during World War 1. The YMCA hut is formally opened at Bryant Park in New York City. Ex Ambassador to Germany, James Gerard, the guest of honor, addresses the gathering. Miss Ethel Barrymore donates the flag pole and raises the first flag which was presented by Charles Everson of Lafayette Post G.A.R. Soldiers surround the flag pole as Ethel Barrymore comes in between the crowd. She hoists the flag and stands as the French Military band finishes playing the Star Spangled Banner.
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