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Universal Newsreels, Release 61, July 31, 1929
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about horse racing.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about horse racing.
THE NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 61 WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1929 NUMBER 61
DIAVOLO IS STAR AT BRILLIANT SPA OPENING
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.
1. Fashionable throng sees Phipps entry capture the great Saratoga Handicap
2. A peep into the society sanctum
3. The little fellows weigh in
4. The bugle blows for the parade to the post
5. Off! The Saratoga Handicap from start...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about horse racing.
THE NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 61 WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1929 NUMBER 61
DIAVOLO IS STAR AT BRILLIANT SPA OPENING
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.
1. Fashionable throng sees Phipps entry capture the great Saratoga Handicap
2. A peep into the society sanctum
3. The little fellows weigh in
4. The bugle blows for the parade to the post
5. Off! The Saratoga Handicap from start to finish
6. Diavolo and Jockey Maiben, heroes all!
HAIL RETURN OF DARING N. Y. TO ROME FLYERS
NEW YORK CITY
1. Roger Q. Williams and Capt. Lewis Yancey, of the Pathfinder, arrive home
2. A happy reunion with their wives
3. Here they are -- Yancey is the big fellow
4. On the steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral where they attended mass
5. An official greeting at City Hall with Mayor Walker and Grover Whalen of the Reception Committee
6. The reward of heroism
GIRL ATHLETES SHATTER RECORDS AT TRACK MEET
CHICAGO, ILL.
1. Mrs. Helen Filkey Warren sets new 80 meter hurdle mark in national championships
2. Then Betty Robinson breaks the hundred yard record
3. Here's Betty
SPEEDBOAT THRILLS MARK WEST COAST RACES
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF.
1. Fastest hydroplanes in California churn up water in annual championships
2. Take a nice cool ride with the cameraman
3. Rough going!
WHO'S WHO IN THE NEWS
QUEEN OF TENNIS HOME
NEW YORK CITY
1. Helen Wills returns from Europe with fresh string of victories
2. At 23 she is champion of England, France and the U. S.
FRENCH PREMIER RESIGNS
PARIS, FRANCE
1. Raymond Poincare resigns as France's Premier -- illness and overwork the cause
2. Aristide Briand is chosen as his successor
3. Last picture taken of Premier Briand on Bastile Day -- The man of the hour in France!
HAS LARGEST HERD OF SMALLEST HORSES
IRON MOUNTAIN, WYO.
1. Western rancher raises 1,600 Shetland ponies to delight youthful riders
2. Over the hills for home
3. Not much bigger than dogs
4. The prettiest
5. Her pet -- he only weighs 30 pounds
ARMY FLIER SPINS GIANT PLANE OVER SKYSCRAPER CHASMS.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.
1. Lieut. T. J. Meyer, 91st Observation Squadron, Crissy Field, risks death stunting over San Francisco for Universal Newspaper Newsreel
2. First he sails calmly over the big buildings with the city of the Golden Gate looking like a mammoth map
3. Next he loops the loop and the city turns upside down
4. Now for the greatest thrill of all -- Lieut. Meyer, for the first time in aviation history, does a dangerous tail spin over the heart of the great city
5. HOLD ON TIGHT!
Photography by Mervyn Freeman
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-07-31, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Horse racing, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 62, August 3, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 62 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 5 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a scholarship competition.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a scholarship competition.
THE NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 62 SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 1929 NUMBER 62
ENDURANCE FLYERS COME DOWN WITH RECORD OF 420 HOURS
ST. LOUIS, MO.
"Red" Jackson and Forest O'Brine land at night after 171/2 days of continuous flight
1. They beat the previous mark by 173 hours and 37 minutes
2. O'Brine and "Red" tell the wide-eyed world their thrilling story...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a scholarship competition.
THE NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 62 SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 1929 NUMBER 62
ENDURANCE FLYERS COME DOWN WITH RECORD OF 420 HOURS
ST. LOUIS, MO.
"Red" Jackson and Forest O'Brine land at night after 171/2 days of continuous flight
1. They beat the previous mark by 173 hours and 37 minutes
2. O'Brine and "Red" tell the wide-eyed world their thrilling story
ANOTHER ENDURANCE RECORD
BERLIN, GERMANY
1. Long distance dancer goes 150 hours without a stop
2. Refueling
BRIGHTEST BOYS IN U.S. FACE EDISON TEST
WEST ORANGE, N.J.
One from each state and the District of Columbia try for scholarship
1. The Committee in Charge
Geo. Eastman, philanthropist
Our "Lindy"
Thomas A. Edison
Henry Ford
Dr. Stratton, Pres. Mass. Inst. of Technology
2. Mrs. Edison and Mrs. Lindbergh are there
3. The Electrical Wizard tells the boys that one of them has a chance to step into his shoes
4. The inventor presents each boy with a $400 radio
ODDITIES IN TODAY'S NEWS
CAMDEN, N.J.
Corpulent cop's curriculum now includes intensive reducing in New Jersey town
1. Tubby tummies must go, says Director of Public Safety Rhone
2. The roughneck special
MISS PAINTS OLD MASTER
EUGENE, ORE.
Pioneer Celebration brings out something new in modern art
1. Here's the "old master"
DEFY BULLS AND BEARS
NEW YORK CITY
Two youths invade Wall Street in pajamas but have narrow escape
1. No, they haven't been fleeced by the "wolves" -- they are advocating sensible dress for men
GASOLINE COWBOYS HOLD HIGH HILL RODEO
MARTINEZ, CAL.
West Coast rough riders bite the dust in annual climbing contest
1. "Whoa, there, broncho!"
2. A thrill that was not on the programme
GUARD RARE BIRDS ON MILLIONAIRE'S ISLAND
GARDINER'S ISLAND, N.Y.
Ospreys, or Fish Hawks, nearing extinction, are given refuge by Clarence Mackay
1. These views, taken by special permission of Mr. Mackay, show the birds at home
2. Papa Osprey goes fishing for the children's dinner
3. An eagle -- their natural enemy -- stops on the beach for a rest
4. But Papa Osprey violently objects to the intruder
BLAST FELLS GIANT STACK 400 FEET HIGH
BAYONNE, N.J.
4,000 tons of bricks crumble as old chimney is blown up
1. Holes for the dynamite are cleaned by compressed air
2. 250 pounds of explosive are used
3. Ready! Go!
4. The camera puts her back in a cyclone of dust
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-08-03, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Thomas Edison, 1847-1931
Topic / Theme
Contests and competitions, Scholarships, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 65, August 14, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 65 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 10 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about airplanes.
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about airplanes.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 65 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14th, 1929 NUMBER 65
U.S. WINS WIGHTMAN CUP WHEN HELEN WILLS CLINCHES VICTORY
FOREST HILLS, N.Y.
Cheering crowd sees American women recapture coveted trophy from English rivals
1. Miss Wills and Betty Nuthall, whose match, won by our Helen, brought back the cup to America
2. It was the hardest fought ba...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about airplanes.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 65 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14th, 1929 NUMBER 65
U.S. WINS WIGHTMAN CUP WHEN HELEN WILLS CLINCHES VICTORY
FOREST HILLS, N.Y.
Cheering crowd sees American women recapture coveted trophy from English rivals
1. Miss Wills and Betty Nuthall, whose match, won by our Helen, brought back the cup to America
2. It was the hardest fought battle of Miss Wills' career
3. Mrs. Covell, English team Captain, presents the cup to Mrs. Wightman, donor and captain of the U. S. players
WINS BOAT RACE AND $6,000 LIPTON CUP
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Fastest outboards in country speed on Schuylkill before 30,000
1. A "slippery" curve
2. Commander Howard, Naval Attache of British Embassy, presents the Lipton cup to C. M. Scull, winner
LIEUT. WILLIAMS TRIES OUT HIS "MYSTERY PLANE"
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
Aircraft, with which he hopes to win Schneider trophy, is launched
1. This tiny machine with a wing spread of only 23 feet has a 1,000 horse power engine
2. Williams will have to beat the record of 318 miles an hour held by Italy
3. Lieut. Al Williams, our Navy's greatest flyer
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
Now it's Radio Babies! -- Bedtime stories keep tots quiet while the mothers play bridge
1. He wanted jazz
2. Static
HE'S ROLLING HIS OWN FROM TEXAS TO N.Y.
TEXAS CITY, TEX.
H. B. Williams starts to push a hoop for 2,000 miles
1. Mayor Noble hopes he rolls in luck
2. Off he goes with an official escort
3. When a feller appreciates a friend
BEAUTY AND BEAST POSE FOR A MODERN DANIEL
EL MONTE, CAL.
Big lion fails to scare artist and his lovely model
1. He is John Decker, the magazine illustrator, and his hand never trembles
2. There are lots of other places where Marie would rather be
HOLD STYLE SHOW WITH GORGEOUS SETTING
AGUA CALIENTE, MEXICO
Society visitors see unique display in border city
1. Of course the bathing beauty is there
Except Philadelphia, Atlanta and Charlotte
CHAMPION LOG SPINNERS HOLD ANNUAL "ROLEO"
LONGVIEW, WASH.
Timber tumblers from all over Northwest struggle for honors
1. The jousters last "joust" about a minute
2. Rookie rollers, but watch them roll!
3. This one used to work in a circus
4. Play ball!
BLAST MOUNTAINSIDE TO BUILD BIGGEST DAM
MOKELUMNE RIVER, CAL.
Tons of high explosive are used to demolish granite wall
1. 84,500 pounds of dynamite are used
2. The warning signal
3. The blast!
330,000 tons of rock are split in one mighty explosion
MARK 100th BIRTHDAY OF "FIRST LOCOMOTIVE"
HONESDALE, PA.
Stourbridge Lion Centennial celebration draws great crowd
1. Remember the high bikes?
2. And the first gasoline buggies?
3. Monster locomotives of to-day
4. Mrs. Lewis, granddaughter of Horation Allen, first R. R. engineer in America, unveils a monument to his memory
5. Model of The Stourbridge Lion that made its first trip from Honesdale 100 years ago Philadelphia Only
OPEN GREAT $6,000,000 COOPER RIVER BRIDGE
CHARLESTON, S.C.
50,000 attend ceremonies linking New England with the South
1. Mayor Stoney speaks
2. Governor Richards
3. Senator Cole Blease
4. Col. James Armstrong cuts the ribbon and declares the bridge open to all
5. A gorgeous pageant of floats is part of the ceremony
6. The structure is higher than the Brooklyn Bridge and is the fifth highest span in the world
HOME FOLKS GREET ANDREWS, ELK CHIEF
ATLANTA, GA.
Grand Exalted Ruler is given royal welcome on return to city
1. Met by Mayor Ragsdale
2. Mrs. Andrews receives a floral offering
3. Atlanta acclaims him Atlanta Only
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-08-14, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 66, August 17, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 66 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 10 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a Wyoming rodeo.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a Wyoming rodeo.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 66 SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th, 1929 NUMBER 66
25,000 SEE WILD WEST'S GREATEST RODEO
SHERIDAN, WYO.
2,850 cars bring visitors from 35 states to witness Morgan Ranch spectacle
1. The fireworks begin
2. Dynamite and T.N.T. on four legs
BREMEN BREAKS EASTWARD ATLANTIC MARK
BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY
New German liner makes trip in 4...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a Wyoming rodeo.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 66 SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th, 1929 NUMBER 66
25,000 SEE WILD WEST'S GREATEST RODEO
SHERIDAN, WYO.
2,850 cars bring visitors from 35 states to witness Morgan Ranch spectacle
1. The fireworks begin
2. Dynamite and T.N.T. on four legs
BREMEN BREAKS EASTWARD ATLANTIC MARK
BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY
New German liner makes trip in 4 days, 14 hours, 30 minutes
1. She beat the Mauretania's record by 7 hours, 21 minutes
2. Now she is truly "Queen of the Sea"
WILL ENGLAND TRUMP GERMANY'S QUEEN?
BELFAST, IRELAND
27,000 ton motorship Britannic goes down the ways
1. It has taken two years to complete her hull
2. She is expected to be the fastest ocean liner afloat
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
BERLIN, GERMANY
When is a trolley car not a trolley car?
1. ANSWER: -- When it's a trolley bus
JAZZICAL GARDENING
BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
Musically inclined hedge fancier takes ten years to grow his own piano
Exclusive Pictures
1. Those thorny blues
2. The piano pruner
FISH ARE VICTIMS IN NEW "BATTLE OF THE MARNE"
ESBLY, FRANCE
Merry band of French "Izaak Waltons" march to banks of historic stream
1. Now the great fishing race is on
2. Girls take part also
3. The holder of the heaviest catch wins
STEAMBOATS RACE ON "MOVIE MISSISSIPPI"
SACRAMENTO, CAL.
Sacramento River, often used in pictures as the Nile, Rhine, etc., is scene of exciting contest
1. They are the Dover, Red Bluff and San Joaquin No. 4
2. Just like Dixie except for the darkies and cotton bales
3. San Joaquin No. 4 wins
Except Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Milwaukee
THESE KIDS BELIEVE THAT BARNUM WAS RIGHT
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
City Playground Commission helps them have a circus with elephants 'neverything
1. The ponderous pachyderm is peevish
2. "Whoa, there!"
3. Real ring stuff
4. Oo-oh! Acrobats!
FALLS 10,000 FEET BEFORE OPENING PARACHUTE
CHICAGO, ILL.
Jack Cope, death-defying pilot, leaps from 15,000 foot height and photographs thrilling drop
Exclusive Pictures
1. The camera that recorded this stunt of stunts
2. Now for the ace of screen thrillers! Ride with Jack Cope and know how it feels to have the earth jump up at you! READY! GO!!
THOUSANDS SEE DIVING STAR PERFORM IN PUBLIC POOLS
PITTSBURGH, PA.
Aileen Riggin, Queen of Mermaids, makes tour of city
Exclusive Pictures
1. At Ormsby Pool, in the South Side, she gives her first exhibition
2. South Hills residents at Philips Park Carrick Plunge see her dive a la Olympics
3. Mayor Kline congratulates her
Pittsburgh Only
STORM MARS OPENING OF $5,000,000 BRIDGE
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Wind and rain spoil ceremonies at Tacony-Palmyra span
1. Governor Larson, of New Jersey, meets Mayor Mackey
2. Gov. Larson praises the completion of the new traffic link between the two states
3. Chief Engineer Modjeski cuts the ribbon that opens the bridge officially
4. The bridge enables motorists to reach New Jersey shore points without passing through Philadelphia
BEAUREGARD WINS INDIAN ROLLEO CROWN
WASHBURN, WIS.
Twelfth annual world's championship meet is held at Boden's Brownstone Bowl
1. This is how Beauregard won the title from Joe Madwayosh
2. A couple of youngsters have a duel
3. This is Billy Goslin, the winner
4. The girls have a scrimmage
5. Agnes Hare, the victor, and champion
6. The stunt men do their stuff
7. Rolling on rollers
Minneapolis and Milwaukee Only
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-08-17, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Rodeos, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 67, August 21, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 67 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a medical convention.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a medical convention.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 67 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21st, 1929 NUMBER 67
5,000 GREET HOOVER AT BIG VIRGINIA BARBECUE
MADISON, VA.
President expresses his thanks to people of state for going Republican for first time
1. Gov. Byrd, brother of Commander Byrd, invites Hoover to make Madison his "week end White House"
2. The President accepts
3. Gov. B...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a medical convention.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 67 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21st, 1929 NUMBER 67
5,000 GREET HOOVER AT BIG VIRGINIA BARBECUE
MADISON, VA.
President expresses his thanks to people of state for going Republican for first time
1. Gov. Byrd, brother of Commander Byrd, invites Hoover to make Madison his "week end White House"
2. The President accepts
3. Gov. Byrd departs in an Army baby blimp
SENATE WORKS 3 MINUTES
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Reconvenes, but Tariff Bill delay causes adjournment -- Vice-President Curtis arrives
1. Senators Borah and Smoot -- The latter is Chairman of the Tariff Commission
2. Senator Tom Connally, of Texas, Democrat
SUN-TAN BATHING SUITS AID CHIROPRACTORS
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
Spinal column experts hold perfect back contest at third National Convention
1. The vertebrate he loves to touch
2. Laurie Sherman wins
MISHAP AGAIN FOILS WILLIAMS IN SPEED TRIAL
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
Bent propellor prevents navy flyer from testing Schneider Cup racer
1. Williams and his crew
2. In the flying tryouts on the Severn River the plane taxis at the terrific speed of 110 miles an hour
RACE 125 CANOES OVER RIVER HAZARDS
GUERNEWOOD, CAL.
Beautiful Russian River is scene of exciting five mile contest
1. Rough stuff
2. O'er dry land and shallows
3. A girl team comes in first
Omit New York City, Philadelphia and New Orleans
SCHOOLBOYS PUT ON SHOW FOR DUKE OF YORK
NEW ROMNEY, ENGLAND
His Royal lighness visits camp he established and enjoys the fun
1. "Well slid, old top!"
19 GIRL FLYERS HOP IN FIRST CROSS-COUNTRY RACE
CLOVER FIELD, CAL.
Only one out of 20 entrants fails to start in aerial derby
1. Some of the famous
Thea Rasche, of Germany
2. Bobby Trout, first to establish an endurance record for women
3. Amelia Earhart, of transatlantic fame
4. Ruth Elder, a strong favorite
5. Miss Elder is one of the first to get away for the Cleveland, Ohio goal
ODDITIES IN TO-DAYS NEWS
NEW YORK CITY
Vitorio Campolo, modern Goliath from the Argentine, invades heavy-weight ranks
1. Height -- 6 feet, 6 inches
Weight -- 223 pounds
Reach -- 82 inches
Age -- 28
Born -- In Argentine of Italian parents
2. Showing how he recently knocked out "Ard Rock" Heeney in 9 rounds
3. And does he like the old spaget? You bet!
ANOTHER BABY SHOW
BERLIN, GERMANY
Mr. and Mrs. Camelus Dromedarius display their offspring for first time
1. Here's the Mommer
2. Hasn't walked a mile yet
FUTURE HUBBIES BEWARE!
DURHAM, N.H.
New England matrons and misses meet for rolling pin hurling championship
1. "Drunk again, ! x ? ! ! ? ! ! x x !"
2. "Come home late, will you?"
3. Oh! The poor dummy!
HAS HIGH POSITION
PITTSBURGH, PA.
"Smiles" O'Timmons, crippled daredevil, thrills delegates at annual Firemen's Convention
1. He has a long walk to work, but gets back quickly
It's a 100 foot drop into 4 feet water.
TEN HURT WHEN OLD BUILDING COLLAPSES
NEW YORK CITY
Hundreds in panic when three-story structure caves in
1. Workmen, repairing the floors, and pedestrians were buried in the ruins
2. The accident occurred at 8th Avenue and 23rd Street
New York City Only
CRADLE KINGS AND QUEENS REIGN FOR A DAY
WILDWOOD, N.J.
Twenty-first Annual Baby Carnival brings hundreds of entrants
1. Of course, each one is the most bo-o-otiful in the whole world
2. Just like grandma and grandpop used to look
3. Miss Hoff, of Philadelphia, the retiring Carnival Queen, gives her crown to Verna Long, of New York
Philadelphia Only
PAJAMAS-FOR-MEN FAD INVADES THE SOUTH
MOBILE, ALA.
Knights of Columbus members hold novel parade on opening day of Casey-Joy-Da
1. These members have pledge themselves to wear "sensible apparel" during hot weather
2. The bands play bed-time tunes
New Orleans Only
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-08-21, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Contests and competitions, Medical doctors, Trade conventions, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 68, August 24, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 68 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a military troop inspection in Germany.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a military troop inspection in Germany.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 68 SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1929 NUMBER 68
FLIES FASTER THAN MAN EVER FLEW BEFORE
CALSHOT, ENGLAND
First pictures of the British Supermarine S. 6, credited with a speed of 350 miles per hour
1. England's principal "hope" in the coming Schneider Cup contest
WILLIAMS NEAR DEATH FROM EXHAUST FUMES
ANNAPO...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a military troop inspection in Germany.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 68 SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1929 NUMBER 68
FLIES FASTER THAN MAN EVER FLEW BEFORE
CALSHOT, ENGLAND
First pictures of the British Supermarine S. 6, credited with a speed of 350 miles per hour
1. England's principal "hope" in the coming Schneider Cup contest
WILLIAMS NEAR DEATH FROM EXHAUST FUMES
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
Jinx again mars attempt of Navy flyer to test his Schneider Cup entry
1. On his return trip burned gases choke him into unconsciousness
GERMANY CELEBRATES HER TENTH YEAR AS A REPUBLIC
BERLIN, GERMANY
Tremendous crowds mass in front of the Reichstag as President von Hindenburg inspects troops
1. The inspection
FIRST ALL METAL AIRSHIP IN TEST FLIGHT
DETROIT, MICH.
ZMC-2, dirigible built for Navy, rises 1,000 feet with 4 passengers and pilot
1. Facts: Gas capacity -- 200,000 feet; Uses non-flammable helium; Speed -- 65 miles an hour; Cruising radius -- 1,000 miles; 450 horse power -- 2 motors
2. It is said to be of much greater durability than fabric airships
NAVY TEAM FIRST TO START GRIDIRON TRAINING
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
Middies begin pigskin practice as coach Bill Ingram tells them "how"
1. Here they come
2. On the job
FASTEST TROTTERS RACE IN GRAND CIRCUIT OPENING
GOSHEN, N. Y.
First contests of the season bring together finest steppers in America
1. The $5,000 Goshen Inn trophy is the feature of the day
2. Almost flying
Except Washington
JAPANESE JACKIES PUT ON THRILLING FENCING SHOW
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
10,000 officers and sailors from visiting Nipponese warships cheer battling brethren
1. Recommended for umpires when the pop bottles begin to fly
2. "Terror" Toyoto vs. "Hurricane" Hawa
3. A clubby affair
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
SAN ANTONIO, TEX.
Army adopts new mechanical teacher for future air pilots
1. It has movable wings and propeller and does everything but fly
MUSSOLINI OPENS SCHOOL FOR FLYERS
PAVULLO, ITALY
Il Duce orders army airmen to instruct young Fascists in art of gliding
1. Captain Nannini, chief instructor, shows them how
2. The trigger that releases the motorless plane
SPANISH "WINDMILL" HAS FIRST U.S. FLIGHT
BRYN ATHYN, PA.
Juan de la Cierva demonstrates his autogiro that flew across the English channel
1. One of its features is slow speed landing
HUMAN FLIES BUILD MID-AIR WALK ON HUDSON SPAN
NEW YORK CITY
Workers on great bridge flirt with death as huge cables are strung
1. Looking down from the top of the New York tower to the anchorage
2. The walk is being built to aid the work of spinning the cables
3. A stroll after lunch 650 feet up in the air
(Photography by F. E. Delgado)
REVIVE "GOOD OLD DAYS" ON CITY'S 75th BIRTHDAY
COMFORT, TEX.
Costumes and customs of long ago mark merry anniversary celebration
1. Flappers of '87
2. Beer (Not like the "good old days")
3. The best part of the celebration was the barbeque
Dallas Only
LAKE GOGEBIC WATER CARNIVAL IS HUGE SUCCESS
IRONWOOD, MICH.
Indian pow-wows, canoe stunts, and log rolling are features at annual aquatic fete
1. They even have vaudeville acts
2. Bathing beauties from far and near
3. And a dazzling fireworks display to top off the occasion
Detroit Only
USE AIRPLANE IN FOOTBALL PRACTICE
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Soldiers of 9th Corps Area pep up muscles with novel tug-of-war on Presidio ground
1. Bucking the line
2. Lambasting a dummy opponent
San Francisco Only
ELKS CAPTURE CITY AS TRI-STATE CONVENTION ENDS
HAGERSTOWN, MD.
40,000 see grand parade when marchers pass in review before Gov. Ritchie
1. The Baltimore contingent
2. If he fell down he'd be half way home
Washington Only
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-08-24, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Armed forces, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 69, August 28, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 69 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 5 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a pie-eating contest and swimming.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a pie-eating contest and swimming.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 69 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28th, 1929 NUMBER 69
THOUSANDS MARCH IN PROTEST OVER PALESTINE CLASHES
NEW YORK CITY
Jews, old and young, hold impressive parade in appeal to British to suppress Arabian attacks
1. At the City Hall cantors sing "Hatikva"
2. Some of the old folk
3. Mayor Walker expresses his deep symp...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a pie-eating contest and swimming.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 69 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28th, 1929 NUMBER 69
THOUSANDS MARCH IN PROTEST OVER PALESTINE CLASHES
NEW YORK CITY
Jews, old and young, hold impressive parade in appeal to British to suppress Arabian attacks
1. At the City Hall cantors sing "Hatikva"
2. Some of the old folk
3. Mayor Walker expresses his deep sympathy
IN JERUSALEM
Scenes in the ancient city and actual streets where some of the disorders have occurred
MARTHA NORELIUS WINS $10,000 TEN MILE SWIM
TORONTO, CANADA
Former Olympic champion defeats field of forty-five women starters in annual lake marathon
1. Off they go!
2. Miss Norelius leads all the way after the first mile
3. The finish
Except Philadelphia and San Francisco
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Here's a ball that cost $1,000,000--First compressed air sanitarium in America is opened
1. Air cleaning and cooling apparatus
2. Five days living under compressed air is supposed to cure various ills
PROTECTING OUR MINERS
NORTON, VA.
U. S. Bureau of Mines tests new apparatus to guard rescuers at explosions
1. The blast
2. Oxygen tanks, masks and fireproof clothes enable them to enter without danger
SWEDEN'S KING SEES GRANDSON WIN HORSE RACE
JAGERSRO, SWEDEN
Gustaf V and Princess Ingrid cheer victory of Prince Gustaf Adolf
Exclusive Pictures
1. The royal jockey -- He is the eldest son of the Crown Prince
2. The King in the Royal Box with the Princess, once reported engaged to the Prince of Wales
3. A royal rail bird -- The King in his excitement leaves the box and joins the crowd
4. The Prince wins on Clan Robert
THE FLEET'S IN! BIG SHIPS VISIT NEW YORK
NEW YORK CITY
Battleships and destroyers end Atlantic maneuvers and anchor in the Hudson River
Exclusive Pictures
1. Skinning spuds to-day -- shore leave tomorrow
2. A pie-eating contest
WHO'S WHO IN THE NEWS OF TO-DAY
FOREST HILLS, N. Y.
Helen Wills still tennis queen -- Wins National Championship for the sixth time
1. How she beat Mrs. Phoebe Watson, her final opponent
2. For the second time she wins the challenge cup outright
PITTSBURGH GIRL WINS WOMEN'S AIR DERBY
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Mrs. Louise McPhetridge Thaden makes daring trip from Santa Monica, Cal., in 20 hours, 19 minutes, 4 seconds, actual flying time
17 TRIBES IN GREAT "FIRST AMERICAN" PAGEANT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
20,000 visitors see colorful parade preceding dazzling spectacle at second annual Indian celebration
1. Picturesque village and ovens
2. Papoose bedtime
3. The last of the Red Men
AERIAL ACROBATS THRILL 40,000 AT NATIONAL MEET
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Army and Navy fliers in 100 airplanes make crowds gasp at stunts and speed tests
1. West Point cadets of the air
2. The greatest fliers in the world
U. S. STARS TRY FOR SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Senior National Outdoor Amateur Athletic Union holds annual contests
1. Eleanor Garatti, holder of the two world's speed records, gives an exhibition dash
2. Clarence Crabbe wins the 440 meter swim
3. Fifteen-year-old Jim Triolo captures the 880 meter race
4. Mike Riley, national diving champion, retains his crown
San Francisco Only
WOMEN AND GIRLS IN DEEP SEA SWIM
VENTNOR, N.J.
Ages run from 65 to 10 years in annual two-mile Atlantic Ocean race
1. Youngest and oldest -- Mrs. Hodgkins, 65, and Stella Boylan, 10
2. The start in the surf
3. Dolly Dickinson wins
Philadelphia Only
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-08-28, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Athletic events, Community events, Swimming, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 70, August 31, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 70 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about international air travel.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about international air travel.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 70 SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1929 NUMBER 70
GREAT GRAF ZEPPELIN ENDS WORLD FLIGHT
Giant dirigible, first airship to girdle globe, returns in triumph
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Back again in America after her epochal trip across the vast Pacific
1. Down the coast she goes in the rays of the setting sun
LOS ANGELES
Commander...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about international air travel.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 70 SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1929 NUMBER 70
GREAT GRAF ZEPPELIN ENDS WORLD FLIGHT
Giant dirigible, first airship to girdle globe, returns in triumph
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Back again in America after her epochal trip across the vast Pacific
1. Down the coast she goes in the rays of the setting sun
LOS ANGELES
Commander Hugo Eckener, modern "Columbus of the air"
LAKEHURST
In 21 days she covered 20,000 miles, breaking all existing globe-circling records
1. Home again!
HOOVER HONORS ECKENER
WASHINGTON, D. C.
1. Zeppelin Commander flies to the Capital to be greeted by the President
1200 CRADLE STARS IN BIGGEST BABY PARADE
ASBURY PARK, N. J.
75,000 spectators line boardwalk to see annual march of tiny "kings and queens"
1. Traffic block
2. Too much whoopee
TINY COUNTRY PAYS HOMAGE TO ITS PRINCE
VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN
Principality on upper Rhine celebrates oath-taking of aged ruler
Exclusive Pictures
1. This country is only 65 miles square with a population of 11,500
2. Prince John II, who is 89, has reigned since 1858
Except New Orleans, Boston, San Francisco, Albany and Buffalo
JEWS PROTEST OUTRAGES AT HUGE MASS MEETING
NEW YORK CITY
Delegates from many states fill Madison Square Garden in national outcry against Arab massacres
Exclusive Pictures
1. Samuel Untermyer, Chairman
2. Mayor Walker speaks
3. Senator Borah journeys from Washington to add his voice to their demands
"ETERNAL YOUTH" CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL "PEP" MEET
LEWISTON, ME.
Fifty couples, who refuse to get old, have get-together jamboree
1. These couples have been married 50 years (Reno take notice)
2. Henry "Spinach" Cannon and Ed "Dundreary" Farwell
FAMOUS STATUE HAS A SATURDAY NIGHT
ROME ITALY
Memorial to late King Victor Emmanuel II is given yearly scrubbing
1. Like a chapter from Gulliver's Travels
2. "Shine 'em up, Tony!"
THOUSANDS GASP AT LINDY AIR MEET STUNTS
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Aviation week brings thrill after thrill as daring fliers risk lives
1. Amelia Earhart does a nose dive in a glider
2. The autogiro does its stuff
3. Navy planes are hitched together by ropes and fly in formation
4. Col. and Mrs. Lindbergh arrive
5. With his bride at the controls, Lindy tries to start a plane
6. And tries
7. And tries
8. Then Lindy, between two other planes, does a sensational flip-flop
9. King of the air!
SOUTHERN ROD EXPERTS HOLD RODEO
MOBILE, ALA.
200 devotees of Izaak Walton sport go after tarpon in Gulf
1. Landing a whopper
2. Modern trolling
3. Two of the biggest -- the large fish weighs 115 pounds
New Orleans Only
"WARSHIPS" PARADE IN CITY'S NAUTICAL FETE
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Harbor Day celebration brings big welcome to men of the sea
1. Bluejackets from the Pacific Fleet
2. The Marines
3. Visiting Chilean sailors
San Francisco Only
HARBOR GOES "BOOM" AS ARMY TESTS MINES
PORTLAND, ME.
New underwater bombs are tried out in U. S. coast defense trials
1. Inserting fuses
2. Over they go
3. Man-made geysers
Boston Only
HAIL GOVERNOR AT N. Y. STATE FAIR
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
Crowds greet Roosevelt when he visits big annual exhibition
Exclusive Pictures
1. With his mother
2. Speaking at Empire Court
3. Luncheon on the clubhouse lawn
4. The Governor places a blue ribbon on the winning stallion of the Fair
Albany and Buffalo Only
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-08-31, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, International travel, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 71, September 4, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 71 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 1 min
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about horseback riding and military medals.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 71 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 1 min
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about horseback riding and military medals.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 71 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 1929 NUMBER 71
CITY'S MILLIONS HAIL ECKENER AND CREW -- GRAF OFF FOR HOME
NEW YORK CITY
Gallant Commander and officers of Zeppelin are cheered by crowds during ride of triumph
1. A blizzard of paper
2. The Los Angeles, piloted to this country by Dr. Eckener, salutes her for...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about horseback riding and military medals.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 71 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 1929 NUMBER 71
CITY'S MILLIONS HAIL ECKENER AND CREW -- GRAF OFF FOR HOME
NEW YORK CITY
Gallant Commander and officers of Zeppelin are cheered by crowds during ride of triumph
1. A blizzard of paper
2. The Los Angeles, piloted to this country by Dr. Eckener, salutes her former chief
3. City Hall square
4. "The city is yours," says Mayor Walker
GRAF ZEPPELIN SAILS
LAKEHURST, N. J.
Victorious 'round-the-world dirigible starts back to Friedrichshafen
1. Captain Ernst Lehmann (standing in doorway) is piloting her to Germany
2. Off to the Fatherland
PORTUGUESE SHIP WINS FISHERMEN'S RACE
GLOUCESTER, MASS.
Schooner Progress captures annual $20,000 international contest from Yankee rivals
1. There are four boats in the struggle -- the Progress is No. 2.
2. Captain Domingos sails the Progress to victory
HUNGARY HONORS MEMORY OF HOLY KING
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
National Day is devoted to worship of Stephen, made a Saint because of his religious reforms
1. Admiral Nikolaus von Horthy, Hungary's Regent, leads his attendants
2. A reliquary, containing one of St. Stephen's hands, is carried by the priests
3. Justinian Seredi, Prince-Bishop of Hungary.
TRAIN ARMY TOTS TO BE SWIMMING STARS
BALBOA, CANAL ZONE
Officers' children, in tropics, give graceful exhibition in Government pool
Exclusive Pictures
1. None of these divers is more than 12 years old
2. And look what Teddy Proctor, 5, can do!
Except Atlanta
SURVIVORS OF SEA HORROR SAFE IN PORT
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
S. C. T. Dodd, Tanker that sank Coaster San Juan, killing 70, brings in 29 out of 40 saved
1. So eager to get ashore that they can't wait for the gangplank
2. Victims of one of the worst sea disasters on the west coast
3. Police take charge of a boy whose mother was drowned
SOCIETY FANS CROWD BELMONT AT FALL OPENING
BELMONT PARK, L. I.
Fashionable folk see favorite win feature as thirteen day session begins
1. Osmand, choice of the bettors, captures the Fall Highweight Handicap
Except Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Washington and Minneapolis
COLLEGE "WAR" STREWS CAMPUS WITH VICTIMS
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Annual brawl between freshmen and sophomores of St. Ignatius is exciting battle
1. Making one leg longer than the other
2. A college education is a wonderful thing
BREAKS ALL RECORDS AND HOLDS SPEEDBOAT CUP
DETROIT, MICH.
Gar Wood, in sensational duel with brother, drives Miss America VIII to victory in Harmsworth race
1. Gar Wood and George Wood, in Miss America VII, fight it out in the second heat
2. At times the boats develop a speed of 90 miles an hour
STATE LEGIONNAIRES IN BRILLIANT PARADE
SCRANTON, PA.
General Summerall and other notables attend annual convention
1. The grand march
2. New State Commander Frank Pinola
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Only
THOUSANDS GREET MARCHING MAIL MEN
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
National Association of Letter Carriers holds annual parade
Exclusive Pictures
1. From Alaska
2. The march of progress
3. Iowa
4. Dayton, Ohio, and St. Paul
SHAM BATTLE THRILLS
FORT SNELLING, MINN.
C.M.T.C. Military Tournament gives spectators an exciting treat
1. Arthur B. Gort, of Eau Claire, Wis., gets a gold watch for being the best student
2. The deadly mines
3. Not on the programme
Minneapolis Only
SHATTER RECORDS IN A.A.U. SWIMMING MEET
ATLANTA, GA.
East Lake Country Club is scene of exciting contests between men and girl experts
Exclusive Pictures
1. Back Stroke
2. 220 yard race for men
3. Some of the stars -- Misses Buist and Stuhr, of Charleston, S. C.
4. Agnes and Frances Staff, Pensacola, Fla.
5. Dorothy Elberfeld, of Chattanooga
6. Mabel Stanton, of Atlanta, who won the junior contest for girls
Atlanta Only
100,000 CHEER MARCHING FIRE LADDIES
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Governor Ritchie leads parade of smoke eaters here from three states
1. Relics of olden days
2. Future fire-fighters
3. On the reviewing stand
Washington Only
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-09-04, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Horseback riding, Military medals, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 72, September 7, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 72 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 1 min
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about cars and motor racing.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about cars and motor racing.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 72 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, 1929 NUMBER 72
MRS. COOLIDGE CHRISTENS CRUISER "NORTHAMPTON"
QUINCY, MASS.
Sponsors warship named after home town of the former President
1. Mrs. Coolidge breaks a bottle of mineral water over the bow
2. "Northampton" -- 10,000 tons and one of six of her class
Except Los Angeles
LIZZIES...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about cars and motor racing.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 72 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, 1929 NUMBER 72
MRS. COOLIDGE CHRISTENS CRUISER "NORTHAMPTON"
QUINCY, MASS.
Sponsors warship named after home town of the former President
1. Mrs. Coolidge breaks a bottle of mineral water over the bow
2. "Northampton" -- 10,000 tons and one of six of her class
Except Los Angeles
LIZZIES OF LONG AGO MAKE LAST BOW IN PUBLIC
BRIDGEVILLE, PA.
"Ash Can Handicap" brings out prize assortment of ancient rattlers
1. The race is run backwards
2. A junk man's delight
3. Daredevils stage a head-on collision -- Watch closely!
MEXICO'S CONGRESS IS OPENED BY PRESIDENT
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
Escorted by guards, E. Portes Gil presents his annual Governmental report
1. Accompanied by Ministers of State the President reaches the Capitol
2. The Presidential party leaves
BOBBY JONES "GOES BOOM" IN AMATEUR GOLF CLASH
PEBBLE BEACH, CAL.
Famous Atlanta star is beaten by Johnny Goodman, Omaha unknown, in first round of National Championship match
1. Bobby tries hard
2. Oh, well! You can't win all the time
Except for Buffalo, Philadelphia, Washington and Boston
208 PAIRS OF TWINS IN "DOUBLES" ROUNDUP
ALBANY, OREGON
Old and young strive for prizes in unique annual contest
1. The oldest -- the Phillips brothers, 79 years
2. Making you see double
3. Who's Who?
NAVY SHOWS HOW PLANE HOOKS ON DIRIGIBLE
LAKEHURST, N.J.
Government, for first time, reveals device on Los Angeles that catches machine in flight
Official Pictures
1. These are the only pictures ever taken of the airplane "trigger" on board the airship
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
MARLAND, OKLA.
Champion terrapin wins derby at furious of one mile an hour
1. They're off!
2. One of them goes back to telephone
3. The winner -- His owner collected $6,000 in wagers
SHOW FEATHERED ARISTOCRATS
SACRAMENTO, CAL.
Silver Lace Polish fowls are feature of Western poultry exhibit
1. A chicken fancier shows off two turkeys
2. Toulese geese -- Mr. Goose tries to flirt
A REAL BIG LEAGUER
ATLANTA, GA.
New member of "Cracker" baseball team is tallest in the world
1. He is Henry Mullins, 13 years old, 7 feet 2 inches tall, and weighs 204 pounds
2. He ought to belong to the Giants
3. If he falls down at third base he can reach to home plate
BABY HAS 40th BIRTHDAY
HAMBURG, GERMANY
Pigmy hippo, in German zoo, celebrates anniversary
1. He still has young ideas
2. And there's nothing the matter with his appetite
WINS PIKE'S PEAK DASH FOR THIRD TIME
PIKE'S PEAK, COLO.
Glen Schultz sets record in hazardous race up the 14,000 foot mountain
1. More than 12 miles of twists and turns
2. Where an accident means almost certain death
3. A dangerous corner
GERMAN WARSHIP IS WEST COAST VISITOR
SAN DIEGO, CAL.
"Emden," named after famous World War fighter, makes first call in U. S. port
1. She is being used as a training ship
2. Consul Hagen pays his respects to Captain Von de la Perriere
Los Angeles Only
CHRISTEN PLANES THAT WILL SEEK ENDURANCE MARK
BUFFALO, N.Y.
Men and machines are now ready for gruelling try after world's record
1. Edith Stark breaks the first bottle over the refueling ship "News Reporter"
2. Then Ellen Wilkes baptizes the endurance plane "The Buffalo Evening News"
3. The pilots and the sponsors
Merle Molthrop
Jack Little
4. George Langille, pilot of the refueling plane
Buffalo Only
GEORGETOWN FOOTBALL TEAM TRAINS ON BEACH
OCEAN CITY, N. J.
Lou Little coaches his boys to the tune of the sad sea waves
1. Captain Mooney and the Coach
2. Captain Mooney has two brothers on the team, Philip and William
3. Digging in
4. How they shake the sand off their feet
Philadelphia and Washington Only
BOSTON COLLEGE GRID TEAM SHOWS NEW STUNTS
NEWTON, MASS.
Coach Joe McKenney introduces novel training methods as football practice begins
1. Here are Mr. McKenney and Captain Pat Creedon
2. First come mental gymnastics
3. Then a grass drill full of new twists
4. They learn how to hug
5. Rapid fire kickoffs -- another new one
Boston Only
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-09-07, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Cars, Motor racing, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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