Motor Boats vs. Aeroplanes: Exciting contest at Monte Carlo results in disaster to air machines. Secretary Bryan in San Francisco: Famous American statesman breaks ground for Agricultural Building at Panama-Pacific Exposition. The Fall of Adrianople: Turkish city, after months of siege, capitulates to Servians. International Bicycle Race: One hundred mile contest at Berlin is won by Belgian Vanderstuyft. A Duel in Chicago: Windy City firemen have exciting fire hose contest. Hats from Paris: Maison Royale sends us interesting pictures of the latest in headgear. New Cruiser Launched: The latest addition to the French navy is a marvel of rapid construction. Civic Pride in the West: San Francisco holds enthusiastic meeting, and decided to beautify all her parks. What a Water Main Did: Over pressure in San Francisco causes explosion which does great damage. Famous Roumanian Dies: Prince Cantacuzene, President of the Senate, is buried at Bucharest. North Yakima Blossom Festival: Washington fruit city celebrates with its annual flower carnival. Carl Schurz: Splendid bronze statue of famous German-American is unveiled.
—Moving Picture World synopsis