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British steamship 'Galician' is stopped at sea by German cruiser off the Canary Islands, in World War I
Slate reads: "The Union Castle Steamship, 'Galician' from Capetown to Southhampton, was on August 15th, when off Teneriffe, signalled to stop by the German Cruiser, 'Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse.' Next slate reads: "The 'Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse,' had been transformed from a liner, whilst at sea, six heavy guns and 24 machine guns being mounted." A brief view from the "Galician" of the German four-stacker auxiliary cruiser, "Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse." The next slate reads: "Bearing down on the 'Galician' at a speed of 24 knots, the cruiser signalled to the liner to 'Heave To.' The marconi operator sent out the 'S.O.S.' distress signal and the cruiser ordered 'Cease communication or we will sink you." Two officers photographed on deck of the "Galician." View of the Cruiser near the "Galician." Boat carrying German boarding party arrives at the ship and they climb the ladder to board. A German sailor seen aloft at the "Galician's" mast, disabling her marconi wireless antenna. A torn white ensign (missing a canton) flies from the mast. Captain and officers of the "Galician" pose for photographer (marconi operator). Slate lists British military personnel aboard, who were taken as prisoners of war. One of them is photographed. The German boarding party leaves the ship taking their prisoners with them. The German Cruiser seen departing. Civilian passengers and crew aboard the "Galician," pose celebrating their relative good fortune.
British women march with boards and placards demonstrate their desire to work for war effort in United Kingdom.
British women march on the street in large numbers in the United Kingdom. They march in the rain. They hold boards, banners and placards with the messages that they desire to work for the nation early during World War I. One sign reads, "Mobilize brains and energy of women." Houses and shops along the sides of the street. Vehicles pass on the street.
Delegates gather at British Home Office in London England to discuss matters affecting miners and their families.
Delegates of miners (presumably coal) arriving for meetings regarding conditions of miners and their families. They talk amongst themselves. A child watches men talk. A sign reads 'Board of trade' on the wall of the building. Houses of Parliament and Big Ben clock tower (lower half) visible in background as men wearing suits and bowler hats enter building. A deputation of women stands on steps outside the conference building. They attend on behalf of women and children of the miners. Women step up into carriage at curb.
British women aid war effort by doing men's work during World War I
British women helping with war effort at home during World War 1. The women workers shovel debris and carry it off in wheelbarrow. They milk cows. Other women watch them. Trees in the background. Women work with heavy hay baling farm equipment and a steam powered tractor connected to a heavy driving belt. Woman stands on top of tractor, near stack. Women pose for picture in front of a tent in a field. They are all dressed alike in white smocks and overcoats. Women spread manure with shovels on fields.
A man reads His Majesty's proclamation from steps of Royal Exchange in front of a large crowd in England.
His Majesty's proclamation read from the steps of the Royal Exchange in England. Men in wigs and women in hats stand on the steps. A large crowd gathers on the street. A man reads out the orders from the King of England for the people to eat less bread (conserving and rationing for the war effort during World War I). Vehicles pass on the street in the background.
British women work at the James Keiller and Son's Dundee Marmalade factory doing fruit preparation and canning operations
British women work at the James Keiller and Son's Dundee Marmalade factory in London, England, United Kingdom. A woman stands holding some packaged 1 pound jars of marmalade in her hands, ready for sale. Women workers gather outside the marmalade factory. A wooden wagon with the Dundee Marmalade sign on it is behind the women who stand in a line entering the plant. They work in the factory. The jar canning operations and assembly line are shown, with women (some very young -- almost girls, and some older) working in the factory. A group of women wearing aprons stand in groups cutting and separating the fruit from the rind of oranges for marmalade jelly or jam. A pair off women pound on the top of a wooden fruit crate to break it open for more fruit. Equipment in the factory.
