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Universal Newsreels, Release 81, October 9, 1929
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about prison riots in Canyon City, Colorado.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about prison riots in Canyon City, Colorado.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 81 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1929 NUMBER 81
30,000 GYMNASTS IN MAMMOTH SOKOL DRILL
PILSEN, CZECHOSLOVAKIA
(92)
Men and women athletes parade through streets before tremendous crowds
1. President Masaryk attends
2. The exhibition is held in the athletic field
13 LOSE LIVES IN WORST PRISON RIOT
CANON...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about prison riots in Canyon City, Colorado.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 81 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1929 NUMBER 81
30,000 GYMNASTS IN MAMMOTH SOKOL DRILL
PILSEN, CZECHOSLOVAKIA
(92)
Men and women athletes parade through streets before tremendous crowds
1. President Masaryk attends
2. The exhibition is held in the athletic field
13 LOSE LIVES IN WORST PRISON RIOT
CANON CITY, COL.
(96)
First pictures of Colorado State Penitentiary where 200 convicts mutinied
1. Flames follow the dynamiting of cell houses No. 2 and 4
2. After the holocaust -- Cannon used in the attack
3. Part of Cell Block No. 3 where seven guards were murdered
4. Warden Crawford and his wife. He was shot twice while defying the rioters
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
STATEN ISLAND, N. Y.
(71)
Gives whoopee party at 108 -- Children help Mrs. Levapresto celebrate birthday
1. "No prohibition for me," she says as she drinks her medicinal wine
MACDONALD MEETS HOOVER
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(114)
England's Prime Minister calls on President at White House
1. It was shortly after his meeting that the two Statesmen decided on a world naval parley to be held in London
2. Mr. MacDonald addresses the Senate telling them that there will be no secret Anglo-American pact
3. Senators congratulate the Premier
4. Mrs. Hoover and Miss MacDonald attend a gathering of the Girl Scouts
DENMARK'S RULER GREETS OLDEST REGIMENT
FREDERICIA, DENMARK
(55)
Reviews crack 12th Infantry on its 250th birthday
ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS RIDDLE FLOATING TARGET
CAPITOLA, CAL.
(80)
Sixty-third Coast Artillery gives fine exhibition of marksmanship
1. A sighting machine and modern range finders
2. What they did to the target
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
PORT LIMON, COSTA RICA
(55)
Deep sea shellbacks race at furious speed of two miles an hour
1. Snapper wins!
MR. AND MRS. FELIS LEO PRESENT --
EL MONTE, CAL.
(57)
Some brand new productions that will soon be roaring successes
1. They all seem to be mad at somebody
A BOY HERCULES
TOLEDO, OHIO
(68)
Clarence Kehr, Jr., five years old, smokes his father's pipe, and performs amazing feats of strength
1. He smooths the lawn with a 200 pound roller
2. Nobody in the family ever picks an argument with him
JAPANESE WOMEN START BIG PROHIBITION DRIVE
TOKIO, JAPAN
(66)
Drys gain first foothold in Nippon when 3,000 hold a Wineless Day procession
Exclusive Pictures
1. Miss Moriya, President of the Temperance Society
2. The parade is held on the sixth anniversary of the great earthquake
SERGEANT YORK AGAIN SILENCES "ENEMY GUNS"
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(96)
"Outstanding feat" of Argonne hero is re-enacted at Army War College
1. The battle
2. How Sergt. York and his men captured 32 machine guns and 132 prisoners
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-10-09, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Prisons, Riots, 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 81, October 3, 1932
in Universal Newsreels, Release 81 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 10 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about prohibition and the Great Depression.
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about prohibition and the Great Depression.
Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1932-10-03, 1932
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Agrarian occupations, Employment, Industry, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Mukden Incident, September 18, 1931–February 18, 1932, Prohibition, U.S., 1919-1933, Trade and Commerce, 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 82, October 8, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 82 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about the trial of Al Capone.
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about the trial of Al Capone.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 82
PACIFIC FLIERS SAFE AFTER PERILOUS TRIP FROM JAPAN TO U.S.
(84)
WENATCHEE, Wash. -- Zooming out of the western skies, Hugh Herndon, Jr., and Clyde Pangborn set down their flying machine after spanning the ocean in 41 hours, 13 minutes -- completing the first non-stop flight of its kind in history. Th...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about the trial of Al Capone.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 82
PACIFIC FLIERS SAFE AFTER PERILOUS TRIP FROM JAPAN TO U.S.
(84)
WENATCHEE, Wash. -- Zooming out of the western skies, Hugh Herndon, Jr., and Clyde Pangborn set down their flying machine after spanning the ocean in 41 hours, 13 minutes -- completing the first non-stop flight of its kind in history. Their landing-gear discarded at the start of lighten the load, the airplane is brought down in a sort of a pancake squat, which wrecks only the propeller of the ship. The aviators are shaken up but do not suffer disabling injuries after their epochal adventure. Pangborn, a native of this city, is greeted by his mother and shares with Herndon the acclaim of his fellow-citizens.
THRONGS IN SILENT TRIBUTE AS MORROW GOES TO FINAL REST
(69)
ENGLEWOOD, N. J. -- Notables mourn at the bier of the financier and statesman, one of the leaders of the era. Simplicity marks the last rites in the small Presbyterian Church, of which he was a member. Former President Coolidge, Vice-President Curtis, Will H. Hays, Gerard Swope, John J. Raskob and Congressional delegations express their sympathy to the bereaved family.
FRENCH STATESMEN HEAVILY GUARDED ON FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT
(71)
BERLIN, Germany -- Premier Pierre Laval and Foreign Minister Aristide Briand arrive at the capital of their one-time enemy, determined to work out an agreement for the advancement of the economic relations of the two nations. A regiment of police carefully watches the crowds, which are held back by ropes along Frederichstrasse, but the throngs that greet the diplomats are entirely friendly. Success marks the venture of the two governments.
CABIN-PARACHUTE TO ELIMINATE AIRPLANE CRASHES, SAYS ARMY
(80)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- A new huge safety device is tested by fliers to prevent air tragedies similar to those which have taken such a tremendous toll in the last year. The development is a real 'chute able to carry 10 passengers to earth with comfort, seated in the plane's cabin which is yanked out bodily by the high-flying parasol. The contraption is supported by a huge silk cloth of 5,000 square feet.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
DARWEN, England -- Gandhi visits textile workers! -- Little leader inspects district affected by India's cotton ban.
(55)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Gangdom's "big shot" brought to trial! -- Crowds block Court House for glimpse of notorious Al Capone.
(50)
HUMANITY ACCLAIMS NATION'S RESCUE OF BIRD FROST-VICTIMS
(98)
VIENNA, Austria -- Overcome by disabling storms, 25,000 swallows, stricken in their flight to the warm climate of North Africa, are saved from death by an edict of the government, which gives them a lift over the Alps. The helpless little birds are gathered by thoughtful natives, loaded into a huge monoplane and flown from the cold and stormy area to the warmer climate of Italy, where they can fortify themselves with food and sunlight for their journey across the sea.
DAREDEVIL YANKEE WINS SENSATIONAL MOTORBIKE CLASSIC
(80)
PARIS, France -- Meeting the aces of Europe in a thrilling test of skill, Ray Tauser, American entry, rides them off their wheels in a break-neck race at the Buffalo Stadium. Twisting recklessly along the treacherous dirt track route he maneuvers his way to the front line, out-distances his rivals to the finish tape, and is crowned champion of the meet.
RELIEF WORK RUSHED AS 500,000 PERISH IN NEW FLOOD HORROR
(132)
HANKOW, CHINA -- For the second time within a month the dykes of the treacherous Yangtse River collapse again, leaving ruin and desolation in their wake. The whole Wuhan area covering thousands of square miles is inundated by the latest catastrophe to sweep over the land and hundreds of deaths are hourly added to the staggering toll in the stricken regions. Agencies from all parts of the world enter the territory with antitoxins to forestall the spread of disease, and food is distributed to relieve the famine among those spared. One of history's most terrible tragedies.
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-10-08, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Al Capone, 1899-1947
Topic / Theme
Organized crime, Trials and litigation, 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 83, October 10, 1932
in Universal Newsreels, Release 83 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 8 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about treaties and Manchuria.
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about treaties and Manchuria.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 83
JAPAN DEFIES LEAGUE; DISPATCHES ENVOY TO NEW FAR EAST STATE
CHANGCHUN, Manchuria -- Epochal scenes accompany the signing of the treaty protocol between Nippon and Manchukuo. The arrival of Ambassador N. Muto, commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army, is the signal for demonstrations by thousands of Japa...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about treaties and Manchuria.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 83
JAPAN DEFIES LEAGUE; DISPATCHES ENVOY TO NEW FAR EAST STATE
CHANGCHUN, Manchuria -- Epochal scenes accompany the signing of the treaty protocol between Nippon and Manchukuo. The arrival of Ambassador N. Muto, commander-in-chief of the Kwantung Army, is the signal for demonstrations by thousands of Japanese school-children and other emigres from the Flowery Kingdom. Henry Ru Yi, Regent of the new Manchu government, receives the foreign plenipotentiary with ceremony at the Palace. A score of the Mikado's Major Generals and other high officers lend a significant military tone to the occasion. The Orient's challenge to world opinion. A far-reaching step in the dawning drama of the Pacific.
10,000 HOMING PIGEONS COMPETE IN CLASSIC LONG-DISTANCE DERBY
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- The Bicentennial Racing Pigeon Futurity, the biggest event of its kind ever held in the United States, has its start at the foot of the Washington Monument, with a veritable cloud of birds fluttering upward to begin their arrow-like home-ward flights over distances up to 400 miles. Prized carriers from Canada, Cuba and from every leading pigeon-loft in the U.S. take part, including the hopeful fledglings of famous war heroes who earned their citations bearing messages from beleaguered American battalions in the Argonne and elsewhere.
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- The first pigeon to reach here from Washington in the cross-country trophy race is "Jimmy Walker," a 4-months youngster who makes the distance in 4 hours, 28 minutes and 18 seconds, at a rate of 1338.46 yards a minute or more than 45 miles an hour.
ARMED FORCES HALT STRIKE PICKETERS IN COAL MINE UPRISING
CANTON, Ill. -- Machine-guns stick their menacing noses up and down the roads leading to Fulton County mines and bayonets glisten as blood-shed precipitates a tense situation in the struggle between old and new miners' unions. National Guard companies from Peoria are rushed to the scene to prevent picketing as small mine-owners and workers are hard pressed by the alleged rough-shod tactics of the dissenting pick-men. Soldier escorts offer the only safety for willing employees. A strange state of affairs, with two labor unions as the contending parties.
ODD BITS IN TODAY'S NEWS
AUTOMOBILE RUNS BY COAL
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- A pleasure car run by steam, with a few pounds of anthracite good for 100 miles, no gear shifts, a speed of 75 miles an hour, and no battery trouble, awakens the natives here as George Mershon, a furnace-grate maker, demonstrates his new invention. It resembles a regulation limousine, except for a smokestack rising from the hood.
TAMMANY HAILS WALKER'S RETURN
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- 5,000 vociferous admirers jam the North German Lloyd pier to welcome the city's former Mayor upon his arrival from France aboard the S.S. Europa. Two tugs loaded with chieftains and braves from the Wigwam of the famous Democratic organization, escort the liner up the bay. "Jimmy's" belated home-coming is noisy and enthusiastic.
PROPOSE HOMES OF GLASS BRICKS
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Startling changes in domestic arrangements are due if a new transparent building block, being demonstrated by a local factory, becomes popular in house construction. Although the tile keeps out noise, heat and cold and admits light, it lets light out, too, and doesn't promise much privacy, especially for honeymoon bungalows, for instance.
RUIN AND DESOLATION FOLLOW WORST FIRES IN WESTERN HISTORY
COCHRAN, Ore. -- Thousands of families are made homeless, numerous towns, logging camps and isolated farm dwellings are burned to ashes, and 300,000,000 feet of standing timber are wiped out in a terrific forest conflagration that sweeps over the northwestern corner of this State and southwestern Washington. Hundreds of men and women fight desperately but in vain, powerless to keep their houses from being consumed by the vicious flames. Scores save their lives by leaping into the heated streams as the waves of smoke and ret-hot embers, driven by a 50-mile wind, swoop over them. A staggering blow to the lumber country.
WOLVERINES DEFEAT WILDCATS IN SEASON'S FIRST BIG GRID TILT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The brilliant foot-ball battle between Michigan and Northwestern, ushering in the Big Ten schedule, is filled with thrills for the 60,000 spectators, as the Evanston eleven gets the short end of a 15-6 score, due to fumbles at critical moments and the remarkable running and passing of Newman, a new pig-skin star. In the first game between the two schools in seven years, Rentnor, vaunted "power-house" half-back from the Illinois university, is smothered by the strong Michigan defense. A spectacular collegiate struggle -- the opening big-league match of the year.
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Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1932-10-10, 1932
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Treaties, Mukden Incident, September 18, 1931–February 18, 1932, 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 85, October 23, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 85 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 8 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about postwar reconstruction in France.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about postwar reconstruction in France.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 85 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 1929 NUMBER 85
70,000 SEE CALIFORNIA CRUSH PENN TEAM, 12 TO 7
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
(117)
Golden Bears overwhelm eastern rivals in fierce struggle
1. Penn kicks off
2. Quaker boys are swept back by the western tidal wave
3. Griffiths' sensational touchdown that gave the Berkel...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about postwar reconstruction in France.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 85 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 1929 NUMBER 85
70,000 SEE CALIFORNIA CRUSH PENN TEAM, 12 TO 7
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
(117)
Golden Bears overwhelm eastern rivals in fierce struggle
1. Penn kicks off
2. Quaker boys are swept back by the western tidal wave
3. Griffiths' sensational touchdown that gave the Berkeley team first score
4. California wins
WAR TORN CHURCH REBUILT BY "YANKEES"
BELLEAU, FRANCE
(82)
Famous 26th Division restores old structure wrecked on battle front
1. Ceremonies are attended by Gen. Edwards, former Commander of the Division, and Gen. Gouraud
2. Officiating at the consecration -- Bishops of Soissons and Verdun
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
OAKLAND, CAL.
(87)
Great Russian airplane -- "Land of the Soviets," bound for New York from Moscow, reaches coast
1. This giant machine started on its long flight two months ago
2. The four members of the crew are welcomed by Mayor Davies
JAP SCOUTS VISIT SHRINE
ISE, JAPAN
(49)
Hundreds of boys make annual pilgrimage to tiny temple dedicated to Sun Goddess
1. This is Nippon's "Holy of Holies" and everybody is supposed to visit it once a year
HIGHEST DAM IN WORLD NEARLY READY
SKAGITT RIVER, WASH.
(77)
"The Diablo," which will cost more than $4,000,000, is eighty per cent completed
1. Looking up
2. Looking down
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
SCOTT, ARKANSAS
(48)
Mechanical cotton picker invades the fields of Dixie
1. Its capacity is equal to three human workers
CIDER TIME IS COMING
WINCHESTER, VA.
(57)
High school girls help to harvest record southern apple crop
1. Two pippins
2. A million of 'em -- count them yourself
NO RACE SUICIDE HERE
SOUTH HOLLAND, ILL.
(103)
Sixteen children in this family! -- Mr. and Mrs. Peerbolte claim world's record
1. Oldest and youngest -- Leonard, 24, and Marilyn, 15 months
2. Poppa and momma
3. Their eighteen-passenger limousine
SWEDISH CHILDREN HOLD MAMMOTH FESTIVAL
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
(76)
Stadium is scene of colorful spectacle celebrating fall re-opening of schools
1. Unusual effects are introduced
WHOLE WORLD HONORS THOMAS A. EDISON ON JUBILEE OF LIGHT
DEARBORN, MICH.
(168)
Celebrate 50th anniversary of his discovery of incandescent globe
1. President Hoover journeys from Washington to greet Mr. Edison
2. With his host
3. Mr. Edison with his original phonograph, the basis of all talking machines
4. Edison in his laboratory, a replica of which was built by Mr. Ford at Dearborn
4. At the "movie" camera that sprang from his old kinetoscope
6. At the age of eighty-two Mr. Edison sees night made day through his genius
7. Thomas Alva Edison, father of 1,000 inventions, and America's greatest scientific marvel
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-10-23, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Churches, Postwar reconstruction, World War I, 1914-1918, 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 86, October 23, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 86 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about homeless life, charity and government aid.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about homeless life, charity and government aid.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 86
WOODS BEGINS RELIEF WORK; GOVERNMENT TO AID UNEMPLOYED
(151)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Former New York Police commissioner, called by President to lead work of rehabilitating man power of nation, agrees to tackle big job without pay and starts in by proposing stagger, or alternating labor p...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about homeless life, charity and government aid.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 86
WOODS BEGINS RELIEF WORK; GOVERNMENT TO AID UNEMPLOYED
(151)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Former New York Police commissioner, called by President to lead work of rehabilitating man power of nation, agrees to tackle big job without pay and starts in by proposing stagger, or alternating labor plan for national and private industry.
IN NEW YORK
Franciscan Friars dole nickels to homeless and hungry for bed or bread.
CROWDS HAIL FIRST FLIGHT OF WORLD'S LARGEST LAND PLANE
(54)
VIENNA, Austria -- President Miklas and Foreign Minister Seipel, after aerial excursion over capital in the G-38, greatest of passenger craft in lighter-than-air class, descend amid enthusiastic cheers of vast crowd gathered at airport.
100,000 ATTEND RITES AT DIAMOND JUBILEE OF ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE
(100)
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. -- With Cardinal Hayes of New York as principal guest, Catholics gather to participate in celebration of 75th anniversary of famous educational institution, a feature being a mammoth open-air religious service in honor of the church head in America.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
DIETRAMSZELL, Germany -- Hindenburg celebrates 83rd birthday! -- Children honor anniversary of aged warrior-statesman.
(58)
TOLEDO, Ohio -- Healthy babies compete for title! -- 11-months-old physical marvel runs away with first honors.
(47)
COLOGNE, Germany -- Hoch der Flivver! -- Ford sails for home after laying cornerstone of new European plant.
(35)
ROYALTY PRESENT AT BAPTISM CEREMONY OF HEIR PRESUMPTIVE
(104)
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Tiny Prince Heritier Baudouin, son of Prince Leopold and Princess Astrid of Sweden is hailed with joy by populace and regal relatives at ostentatious ritual, despite a heavy downpour of rain which falls upon rich and poor alike at brilliant event.
PRIZE LIQUORS AND 11 PRISONERS NABBED IN RUMBOAT CAPTURE
(67)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Schooner "Thorndyke," with an alleged record of ten years as booze transport, operating between this port, Canada and Bahamas, is finally brought up short by Coast Guard after chase at sea close to Absecon, N. J. Vessel, 1,500 cases of intoxicants and prisoners towed to port under seizure.
REMOVE MARITIME MENACE BY BLASTING HULK OF FT. VICTORIA
(77)
SANDY HOOK, N. J. -- When "ghost" of wrecked Bermuda liner rises from watery grave in Ambrose Channel, outside New York harbor, pointing scrawny masthead above surface, divers and dynamiters rush to lay it low again with charge of two-and-a-half tons of explosive.
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-10-23, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Charity, Government aid, Homelessness, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Prohibition, U.S., 1919-1933, Trade and Commerce, 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 87, October 24, 1932
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about prohibition and the black market.
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about prohibition and the black market.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 87
SENSATIONAL ATTACK MARKS RAID ON $200,000 BOOTLEGGING PLANT
DOWNEY, Cal.--Sheriff's deputies take possession of the largest group of "stills" on the West Coast in a spectacular assault and running battle in which many shots are fired. Three prisoners are captured after a fusillade from shot-g...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about prohibition and the black market.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 87
SENSATIONAL ATTACK MARKS RAID ON $200,000 BOOTLEGGING PLANT
DOWNEY, Cal.--Sheriff's deputies take possession of the largest group of "stills" on the West Coast in a spectacular assault and running battle in which many shots are fired. Three prisoners are captured after a fusillade from shot-guns, rifles and sub-machine guns brings them to bay following a spirited chase through the swamps along the San Gabriel River. With a capacity of 3000 gallons a day, the find yields 500 gallons of alcohol in cans and 320,000 gallons of "uncooked" spirits. Elaborate preparations and plans precede the seizure, based on information supplied by two officers of the law who pose as "tramps" and live in a shack near the "alki" factory, which masqueraded as a tar insulator works. A vivid skirmish in the war against strong drink.
NATIVES IN PANIC AS FLAMES RAZE CITY'S TREASURY BUILDING
SHANGHAI, China--Traffic is paralyzed and thousands jam the streets in alarm as a spectacular ire on Nanking Road, the "Broadway" of the Orient, destroys the internationally known gold and silversmith establishment of Pao Zung. Two big department stores and the entire business section are threatened as the frightened crowds hamper the firemen and municipal police. The departure of a British garrison is delayed while the conflagration rages. Staggering losses in bullion are estimated in the treaty port's most disastrous blaze since the "war" with Japan.
COIFFURES TO MATCH BALLOTS, IS NEWEST POLITICAL TENDENCY
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Now is the time for all good women to come to the aid of their party. An enterprising hair-dresser has created special styles among which are the Hoover and Roosevelt Bobs, by which feminine voters can display their loyalty and boost for their favorite candidate. The Republican hair-cut curls over the top like an elephant's trunk. The Democratic one is more of a "budget" cut, showing the ears. Trust the girls to bring something new into politics. Better than the post-election wager lock-shearing.
CADET STEAMROLLER RIDES HEAVILY OVER ELI'S GRID HOPES, 20-0
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--The West Point football team stages a sensational come-back and administers a sound drubbing to the Yale eleven before a colorful crowd of 40,000 in the famous Blue Bowl. The bloodstirring feat of "Pick" Vidal, a substitute, in running back a punt seventy-five yards for a touchdown, is the spark that sets off the Army's heavy artillery. Tank-line charges, open warfare skirmishing, grenade-throwing with the pigskin as a missle, and other forms of infantry battle tactics bewilder the home team and make "Boola, Boola" the wail of a lost soul. Bob Parker's amazing punts are the only set-backs to the soldier juggernaut. A thrilling sports classic. with all the attendant color for which the game is noted.
HENRY FORD, IN RADIO TALK, TAKES STAND FOR PRES. HOOVER
DETROIT, Mich.--America's "antiquated" money system must be rejuvenated and a public-service method set up, as opposed to the present private-profit arrangement, is the pronouncement of the automobile manufacturer in his broadcast supporting the re-election of the Republican Presidential candidate. Congress should regain control of monetary affairs and conduct them as the river and harbors, the postal service or the weather bureau managed, he believes, and urges that the present incumbent of the White House be allowed to stay and complete his efforts towards the restoration of prosperity. To be shipped later
AL SMITH DISCHARGES ORATORICAL GUNS FOR GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT
NEWARK, N.J.--Record crowds turn out to greet and cheer the Happy Warrior on his first public platform appearance in behalf of the Democratic Presidential candidate. Although this State is labelled as "doubtful", the 8-mile route taken by the former New York governor from the Holland Tunnel to the Armory here resembles "old-home" week, with flares and frenzied thousands lining the streets. Fifty-five loud-speakers outside the building carry his rousing talk to 200,000 massed on all sides. A remarkable demonstration of the great leader's popularity and one of the outstanding highlights of the entire campaign.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1932-10-24, 1932
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Spirits (Alcohol), Black markets, Prohibition laws, Searches and seizures, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Prohibition, U.S., 1919-1933, Trade and Commerce, 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 88, October 29, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 88 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 8 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about military casualties and burials.
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about military casualties and burials.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 88
HOSTILITIES HALTED AS MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS SLAIN TROOPS
(104)
MUKDEN, Manchuria -- Unmindful of the pivotal point they have assumed in the world political problem, soldiers of the Nippon forces lay aside their arms while brothers who fell in battle are buried with heroes' honors. Through...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about military casualties and burials.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 88
HOSTILITIES HALTED AS MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS SLAIN TROOPS
(104)
MUKDEN, Manchuria -- Unmindful of the pivotal point they have assumed in the world political problem, soldiers of the Nippon forces lay aside their arms while brothers who fell in battle are buried with heroes' honors. Through the war area of the railroad zone the biers are conducted over territory shell-torn from the recent conflict. And during the ceremonies firing ceases.
BROOKMEN MARVEL AT FIRST EXHIBIT OF TINY VOLUMES WORTH $50,000.
(98)
BROOKLINE, Mass. -- Treasures of a rare and ancient art are shown in public by James D. Henderson, the world's leading collector of miniature homes. Many of the works antedate printing and are original lettered books of great masters. Featured among the precious library are writings from Sanskrit down to English, the world's most valuable collection of miniature literature.
ENTIRE POLICE FORCE IN MAMMOTH REVIEW TO LAUD HERO PALS
(85)
ROME, Italy -- The bravery of the Metropolitans, crack unit of the city's law enforcement organization, is rewarded with medals commending their acts which are bestowed upon the men by Premier Mussolini, himself. The whole strength of the department is paraded through an intricate series of maneuvers during the ceremony, paying homage to the cited veterans.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Dog days hit West Coast! -- Thoroughbreds barred in First Annual Mutt Show.
(76)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- First skyscraper goes way of all flesh! -- 12-story Goliath makes room for new cloud-piercer.
(65)
TACOMA, Wash. -- Doting dad builds carnival! -- R. O. Bagley's children revel in back-yard Coney Island.
(63)
ALTON, N. H. -- Woman supplies world with corkscrews! -- Patented process turns out 60,000,000 annually.
(70)
LIBERTY STATUE GETS BRILLIANT ARMY GIFT ON 45th ANNIVERSARY
(76)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- The shrine of patriotism is illuminated by 95 new flood-lights that make the beautiful structure stand out in sparkling relief in the dark waters of the upper bay. A blinker system installed at the top of the head gives the lady a jeweled crown, visible from far out near Sandy Hook. The new effects are introduced on the anniversary of the presentation of the symbol of liberty to this country by France in 1887.
TRIPLE CRASH MARS AUTUMN OPENING OF ASCOT MOTOR MEET
(86)
LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Skidding in oil spilled by Carl Ryder, the car of Ernie Triplett, leading the field, is wrecked in a collision with machines driven by Babe Stapp and Ryder. Francis Quinn, taking advantage of the opening, gives his auto everything under the hood and shoots into the lead in the daring 100-lap event, finishing first in a breath-taking race. Ryder, the offender, is ruled off the track for failing to heed the officials' signal.
(Numbers indicate approximate scene footage for the benefit of exhibitors requiring same for their presentation schedules)
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-10-29, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Military burials, Military casualties, Mukden Incident, September 18, 1931–February 18, 1932, 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 91, November 13, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 91 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a priest's "miracle grave" in Massachusetts.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a priest's "miracle grave" in Massachusetts.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 91 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1929 NUMBER 91
THOUSANDS FLOCK TO PRIEST'S "MIRACLE GRAVE"
MALDEN, MASS.
(122)
Reports of magical cures bring crowds to resting place of Father Francis Power
1. In two days 150,000 persons visited this spot
2. Sufferers from all sorts of maladies seek aid
3. Some...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about a priest's "miracle grave" in Massachusetts.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 91 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1929 NUMBER 91
THOUSANDS FLOCK TO PRIEST'S "MIRACLE GRAVE"
MALDEN, MASS.
(122)
Reports of magical cures bring crowds to resting place of Father Francis Power
1. In two days 150,000 persons visited this spot
2. Sufferers from all sorts of maladies seek aid
3. Some believe that the earth on the grave is possessed with healing properties
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MEXICO CITY, MEX.
(50)
Lindy's sister-in-law a teacher -- Mexican children learn English from Elizabeth Morrow, U. S. Ambassador's daughter
START BIGGEST AIRSHIP
AKRON, OHIO
(65)
Admiral Moffett drives first rivet into ZRS-4 framework in world's largest hangar
HONOR HERO DEAD
ARLINGTON, VA.
(65)
President and Mrs. Hoover place flowers on Unknown Soldier's tomb on Armistice Day
HE LOPS OFF EARS AT FORTY-SEVEN A MINUTE
GALESBURG, ILL.
(88)
Middle West farmers see Harold Holmes win annual championship corn husking contest
1. Sixteen nubbin pickers start
2. In eighty minutes Harold plucks 35 bushels
3. America's premier corn shucker
SHIFT WHOLE HOUSES ON FILIPINO "MOVING DAY"
MANILA, P.I.
(82)
Natives carry bamboo dwellings through streets when owners want a change of scenery
1. Often it takes 100 men to do the job
ODDITIES IN TODAY'S NEWS
DENVER, COL.
(57)
Tries to fly like a bird -- "Grey Goose," freak airplane, flops its tail off in trial
A 1,600 TON COAL SHOVEL
DUQUOIN, ILL.
(55)
Giant scoop, 85 feet high, is given its first trial
BELLA KNOWS HER STUFF
NEW YORK CITY
(100)
A perfect domestic -- This lady's maid is always willing and obliging
Exclusive Pictures
1. Very special delivery
2. But maids will be modern
16, WITH PARACHUTES, LEAP FOR NEW RECORD
ROOSEVELT FIELD, N. Y.
(174)
One girl jumper is in group that dives from airplane at 2,500 feet
1. All make the leap within 13 seconds
2. How it looked to one of them on the way down
(Numbers indicate the scene footage for the benefit of exhibitors requiring same for their presentation schedules)
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-11-13, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964
Topic / Theme
War memorials, German Armistice, November 11, 1918, 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 92, November 16, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 92 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about flags and war memorials.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about flags and war memorials.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 92 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1929 NUMBER 92
CELEBRATE ARMISTICE DAY WITH 150 FT. CLIMB
ROME, ITALY
(119)
Veteran firemen scale obelisk in Piazza del Popolo to wave flag of victory
1. These men are past sixty years old
2. "Viva l'Italia!"
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(66)
France honors Kellogg -- Grand Cro...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about flags and war memorials.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 92 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1929 NUMBER 92
CELEBRATE ARMISTICE DAY WITH 150 FT. CLIMB
ROME, ITALY
(119)
Veteran firemen scale obelisk in Piazza del Popolo to wave flag of victory
1. These men are past sixty years old
2. "Viva l'Italia!"
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(66)
France honors Kellogg -- Grand Cross of Legion of Honor is bestowed on former Secretary of State
1. Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg then sail from New York for a holiday in England
50,000 AT BRIDGE OPENING
DETROIT, MICH.
(69)
Crowd breaks through police lines at ceremonies on new Ambassador span to Canada
NEW EPISCOPAL HEAD
WASHINGTON, D.C.
(62)
Dr. C. P. Anderson, of Chicago, is elected Presiding Bishop for the United States
PUPS HAVE THEIR OWN BAR IN GERMANY
BERLIN
(42)
Wealthy resident's will provides free fountain for thirsty canines
BANDITS WRECK TRAIN AND ROB PASSENGERS
SAUGUS, CAL.
(67)
West Coast Limited is hurled from rails while speeding through canyon
1. Some of the spikes pulled out of the ties by the robbers
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
ROOSEVELT FIELD, N.Y.
(70)
Demonstrates "vest pocket" plane -- Inventor flies tiny machine weighing only 625 pounds
"MOVIE DAY" IN JAPAN
KYOTO, JAPAN
(51)
Thousands of children scramble for rubber balls given away by screen stars
"SKYSCRAPER SISTERS" SAIL
NEW YORK CITY
(41)
Elsa Van Droysen, 8 1/2 feet tall, and Hilda, 7 ft. 11 in., say farewell to America
AQUAPLANE KNIGHTS
NEW SMYRNA, FLA.
(75)
Winter resort visitors open season with a brand new water thrill.
"LONG DRESSES FOR MEN," IS SLOGAN OF "PROPHET"
NEW YORK CITY
(84)
Raymond Duncan, brother of famous Isadora, comes here to advocate Greek costumes
1. He is the leader of an idealist colony in Paris
2. "Clothing should always be free and loose," he says
SPEED DEMONS WHIRL IN "RIDE OF DEATH"
VENICE, CAL.
(119)
Frank Miller and Tad Newton defy laws of gravity inside huge "tub"
1. At times they reach a speed of eighty miles an hour
2. Most daring of all! -- Miller lets go of handlebars while riding full speed
(Numbers indicate the scene footage for the benefit of exhibitors requiring same for their presentation schedules)
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-11-16, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Flags, War memorials, German Armistice, November 11, 1918, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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