Washington, D.C: President Wilson officiates at the unveiling, in Arlington Cemetery, of a monument to soldiers of the Confederacy. Catania, Sicily: Sicily is rocked by an earthquake. Eight towns are wiped out; 500 persons killed. Quebec, ...See moreWashington, D.C: President Wilson officiates at the unveiling, in Arlington Cemetery, of a monument to soldiers of the Confederacy. Catania, Sicily: Sicily is rocked by an earthquake. Eight towns are wiped out; 500 persons killed. Quebec, Canada: Funeral services for members of the Empress of Ireland's crew who perished when she sank are held here. Omaha, Neb: Twenty thousand children, Omaha's school population, make merry with drills and games at Fort Omaha. Quincy, Mass: The Submarine tender Fulton, newest addition to the Navy is launched here. Cincinnati, Ohio: The Latonia track, scene of many a famous race, opens for the season of 1914. Annapolis, Md: President Wilson officiates at the commencement exercises at the United States Naval Academy. New York City, N.Y: Resolute, Defiance and Vanitie, the three yachts contending for the America's Cup defense, race over the International Course. Resolute wins. Gosport, England: Shamrock IV, Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger for the America's Cup as she takes to the water while thousands applaud. Paris, France: The latest Paris styles in gowns and wraps for evening wear. Comic Section: Business is brisk with the live exhibitors at the Moving Picture Exhibition in New York. Written by
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