Herbert Roslyn "Bud" Ekins and other newsmen and reporters working at desks in the newsroom offices of the New York World Telegram newspaper (Scripps-Howard Newspapers). Ekins smokes while he types. He is going to be a passenger on the LZ-129 Hindenburg as part of his plan to circle the globe entirely by commercial air carriers. The event is sponsored by his employer, the NY World Telegram and Scripps-Howard Newspapers .Elkins describes the planned itinerary. Editor, Roy Wilson Howard, walks in and wishes Elkins good luck, telling him to make the trip in 21 days or less. Elkins puts on his suit jacket and overcoat, and departs for Lakehurst New Jersey, where he will board the Hindenburg for the first leg of his journey.
Dr Hugo Eckener sails for Germany. Dr Eckener arrives at New York harbor. Crowd gathered at harbor. Dr. Eckener poses with Captain Graalfs.
Cadets stand in formation in the far background. French Ambassador Paul Claudel shakes hands with other two officials.
Bill Tilden after playing in Forest Hill Tennis Championship. Tilden poses aboard ship in New York harbor. Crowd in the background. Close view of Bill Tilden smiling.
Head of Orthodox Church, Rabi Schnayerson is helped out of vehicle after arriving to New York. Rabi Schnayerson escorted by officials. He gets into a car. Car pulls away.
Spectators during the Harness Race event at the Roosevelt Raceway in Long Island, New York. Race starts. Messenger Pacing Stakes racing. Crowd cheers. Horse Henry T. Adios takes a lead among eight other horses. Henry T. Adios wins the race. Yankee Express is in second place. Tarport Jimmy wins third place and Lang Hanover in fourth. Adios Don makes a comeback and wins fifth place.
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