News of the Week January 2, 1915 -- January 2, 2015

The 02-January-1915 Motography featured "News of the Week as Shown in Films," with items from current newsreels.

"Painters at work on the Brooklyn Bridge high above the river.  Copyright, 1914 by Hearst-Selig News Pictorial."  Suspension bridges require regular painting to resist corrosion. 

"T. M. Osborne millionaire philanthropist, now Warden of Sing Sing.  Copyright, 1914 by Hearst-Selig News Pictorial."  We saw this story last week from Universal.  Thomas Mott Osborne tried to reform the New York State prison, but was thwarted by enemies who tried to destroy his reputation. 

"German cruiser Leipsig sunk past week by British.  Copyright, 1914 by Hearst-Selig News Pictorial."  We saw this story last week from Universal.  Light cruiser SMS Leipzig was sunk at the Battle of the Falkland Islands on 08-December-1914:
http://cablecarguy.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-battle-of-falkland-islands-december.html

"Wreckage at Seabright, N. J. after big storm.  Copyright, 1914 by Hearst-Selig News Pictorial."  We also saw this story last week from Universal.  A major storm on 07-December-1914 destroyed the seawall and flooded the New Jersey town of Sea Bright. 

I notice that the magazine used the same photo for all three repeated stories. 

"The Christmas ship 'Jason' arriving at Devonport, England.  Copyright, 1914 by Hearst-Selig News Pictorial."  USS Jason, a collier, a ship which supplied the fleet with coal, was called the "Christmas Ship" because she carried Christmas gifts to the sailors of the US Mediterranean Fleet and European civilians.  I think I see Christmas trees on deck, but I could be imagining it. 

"Indian troops preparing their own food near the firing line.  Copyright, 1914 by Hearst-Selig News Pictorial."  The British brought soldiers from India, but they did not do well in the European winter climate.