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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31091)
SENSATIONAL GRAIN RISE AIDS JOBLESS AS FLOUR SALES ROCKET
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The advance in wheat values over a thirty-day period equivalent to $400,000,000 puts mills at top speed to keep space of the flood of demands made upon them. Unemployment is sharply relieved by the spurt of trade, and workers, happy to be back at their machines, turn out huge quantities of the commodity to met the advance orders.
MARATHON WINNER SPURNS TROPHY FOR PROVISION SUPPLY
PARIS, FRANCE – Food is more important in the life of M. Hediart who trots to victory in the annual 10-mile classic through the narrow streets of Montmartre. Out distancing all competitors he winds his way through a large field of rivals, finishing at the top of the steep stairs approaching Sacre Coeur Cathedral. Refusing the proffered prize, he accepts a basket of meat and vegetables as a reward for his feat.
SPEED ACTIVITIES TO COMPLETE FAMOUS MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL
RUSHMORE, S.D. – A thousand tons of granite is being cut or dynamited every week in the rush to finish Gutzon Borglum’s historic tableau that will grace the giant cliff in the Black Hills. The huge likeness of Washington with its 60-foot face and 240-foot figure is almost done. And the tremendous statues of Jefferson and Lincoln which flank the Father of his Country are now getting their finishing touches. Stone cutting with air guns and blasting with high-powered charges aid in the gigantic task.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
CHICAGO, ILL. – Experts decree glazed coiffures for milady! Sculptured tresses ring death knell for bobbed hair.
GENOA, ITALY – Vatican blesses new ensign for old training vessel! Cadets “dress ship” in nimble display.
ASTORIA, N.Y. – 10,000 pigeons fly in 3rd great “chuck-up” – Decoy pets used to lure birds to rival coops.
GOVERNMENT TAKES CAPONE FOR RIDE TO LEAVENWORTH PRISON
CHICAGO, ILL. – Ralph, brother of “Scarface” Al, starts on a journey which will take him three years to complete. Convicted of income tax frauds, and falling in his appeal to higher courts, the gangster commences his sentence, comforted by the knowledge that soon his chieftain brother will be in the same jail with him. Crowds of friends see the underworld character off, as he vainly tries to hide from the cameraman.
RECORD CROWD SEES TROJAN CINCH TITLE BY STANFORD DEFEAT
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Howard Jones’ University of Southern California stars led by Orvil Mohler, administer a crushing 19-0 beating to Pop Warner’s Stanford team and put themselves into undisputed leadership for the Pacific Coast Conference crown. A brilliant gathering of 95,000, the largest gridiron throng of the season, sees the forces of Troy ride rough-shod over the fighting Indians. U.S.C. punches over three scores and then meets two thrusts at their goal-line, which remains uncrossed for the game. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31092)
ROYAL POMP MARKS RECORD LAUNCHING OF NEW OCEAN QUEEN
TRIESTE, ITALY – With Crown Prince Humbert and the Crown Princess in attendance the Conti di Savoia is christened and sent down the ways on her first step toward heavy duty on the Atlantic waters. The first ship ever equipped with a gyroscope stabilizer, the 48,000-ton vessel is designed to cut two days from the running time of the New York-Naples steamship lane. The 811-foot boat was completed in record time, and is the second Italian liner of its tremendous size built within the year.
COMPLETE WORLD’S LARGEST ARCH SPAN AT COST OF $16,000,000
BAYONNE, N.J. – Workers brave dangerous perils putting finishing touches on huge bridge connecting this city and Staten Island. The 1,675-foot arch is the greatest of its type, rising 327 feet above Kill Van Kull, which the 2-mile link crosses. In preparation for the dedication and opening ceremony, engineers and laborers go aloft to give the fine mesh steel-work a final test.
SCHOOLS CLOSED TO ENLIST CHILD AID IN GRAPE-PICKING DRIVE
KELLEYS ISLAND, OHIO – Confronted with huge orders and almost an unmanageable crop of fruit, town authorities are forced to declare a holiday to win assistance in harvesting the great growth. The industry is the chief occupation in the community, and the heavily ladened vines bring prosperity to both young and old. The kids do not find the assignment difficult, and many test their tasting skill on the succulent fruit.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
SHIZUOKA, JAPAN – Great crowd gathers to see last day of coolie ferrymen! New bridge abolishes ancient profession.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Hen-fruit Rembrandt creates new vogue! Graham Dale uses eggs to depict great and near-great.
NORWICH, ENGLAND – Sinking village pensioned! Pumping station pays weekly revenue for damaged homes.
CREW ESCAPE DEATH AS DENSE FOG SENDS GIANT SHIP ON ROCKS
POINT REYES, CAL. – While the freighter Munleon pounds to pieces, 29 members of the boat’s force leave it in open skiffs under the leadership of Capt. O.J. Hengst, aided by the Coast Guard. Crowds of curious people gather atop 600-foot cliff and watch the vessel toss back and forth as the men make their perilous journey from the doomed ship.
NATION HONORS WAR HEROES IN SOLEMN ARMISTICE DAY RITES
NEW YORK, N.Y. – In tribute to the memory of those who fell in the great conflict the metropolis comes to an impressive halt for a brief moment of silence, in marked contrast to the riotous throngs that welcomed the dawn of peace thirteen years ago. At the Eternal Light a touching ceremony is performed with reverence, and at Arlington Cemetery, President Hoover lays a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31093)
GRANDI GUARDED BY ARMY OF POLICE TO FOIL ANTI-FASCISTS
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – To avoid demonstrations, Department of State representatives escort the Italian Foreign Minister from the ship, avoiding the metropolis on his arrival in the U.S. for debt and arms conference with President Hoover. A cordon of armed minions of the law surrounds the party as it leaves the tug and prepares to entrain for Washington. Thousands of spectators are denied access to the visiting diplomat, who is protected heavily against any outbreak that might mar his visit.
$12,000,000 BONFIRE MARKS ADOPTION OF SILVER STANDARD
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Gold, abandoned as the chief medium of trading forces the retirement of millions of dollars in bills. Government officials gather the now useless currency and stack it into a huge pile to be destroyed, as the paper is recalled from circulation. The money mountain is “touched off,” making a brilliant conflagration as its career ends.
ICE HOCKEY FANS HAIL SEASON’S OPENING AS DETROIT NIPS GOTHAM
NEW YORK, N.Y. – In a wild exhibition marked by fierce skating and a desperate defense by the battling Patrick band, 14,000 spectators see the Falcons down the Rangers 2-1. Knotting the score at 1-all on a pass from Bun Cook, Boucher leads a mad scramble in the final period to recapture the contest after the visitors again swing to the fore. But the rally dies with the auto-city crew out in front. A thrilling start to the winter campaign.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
GRUNDY CENTER, IA. – Illinois entry wins husking title! 31 bushels in 80 mins. Earns crown for Orville Welch.
NORRISTOWN, PA. – World’s fastest street car starts on job! Queer vehicle astounds passengers with 80-mile speed.
DEARBORN, MICH. – Millionaire abandons machinery for hand-farming! Henry Ford gives work to 700 and donates harvest to needy.
ROYAL FAMILY JOINS NATION IN HONORING BIRTHDAY OF MARIE
BALCIC, RUMANIA – With the express permission of the Mother Queen these exclusive pictures were made on her 57th anniversary. King Carol and his son, Crown Prince Michael, visit her majesty and stroll through the Royal Gardens with her, just before the school children of the city are permitted to enter the grounds and pay their compliments to the beloved royal mother. Delegations from the government and the populace hail the Queen and wish her long life and happiness. Rare scenes of royalty at home.
SING SING “VARSITY” TRIPS NAVAL MILITIA IN GRID THRILLER, 33-0
OSSINING, N.Y. – Inspired by the slashing game of Capt. “Alabama” Pitts, the convict eleven smashes the defense of the middie detachment and romps to victory over their first outside opponent. Pitts races to score twice, passes with deadly accuracy, and even punts over the wall, but his desire to follow the ball is not gratified. Only once do the visitors threaten the Zebras’ goal, and then are forced to kick out of danger, and Pitts scampers over the last stripe again, for another touchdown for his “alma mater.” |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31094)
POMP AND SPLENDOR MARK KING’S PARADE TO OPEN PARLIAMENT
LONDON, ENGLAND – The ancient march from Buckingham Palace to the great government hall on the Thames is re-enacted by the British monarch as thousands gather in the streets to cheer His Majesty, and acclaim the newly elected officials. Medieval uniforms and conveyances feature the impressive procession of the royal party to the famous legislative house. The ruler acknowledges the plaudits of the throng and disappears into the chambers to put his stamp of approval on the current forces in power.
MECHANICAL ARTISTS CONSTRUCT INGENIOUS YULE-TIDE DISPLAYS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Life size models of world-famous comic strip characters decorate an imaginative array at Messmore and Damon Studios. Santa Claus and his reindeer feature the collection which includes Tillie the Toiler, Jiggs and Maggie, Andy Gump, and Hair-Breadth Harry. The crafty reproductions perform unbelievable stunts and do everything but breathe, in their introductory show as a new type of toy for Christmas celebrating.
DECLARE HOLIDAY AS ROYAL NEWLYWEDS ARRIVE AT NEW HOME
NAPLES, ITALY – Promoted to the rank of Major General, Crown Prince Humbert and his bride, Princess Marie Jose, forsake Turin for this city, seat of his new command. Reaching the Palace in the public square, the Royal couple are greeted with wild enthusiasm by a throng of 200,000. The removal of the Prince’s official residence to this community marks his assumption of control over his infantry brigade.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – “All Quiet” awarded honor medal! Carl Laemmle receives Photoplay Magazine Trophy for season’s greatest picture.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Grandi meets Hoover! Italy’s emissary and President reach accord on arms reduction.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Queer beasties at National Pet Show opening! 3rd annual event brings out record entries.
BATH, ILL. – Season opens at duck hunter’s paradise! Phenomenal flock of 4,000,000 birds greets eager Nimrods.
VILLAGERS TURN OUT TO SEE LOVE-MAKING OF HARVEST DEITIES
MIKAWA, JAPAN – The feast of the Miya arrives and throngs of natives welcome the festival that marks the visit of the male god to the female idol across the sea. Accompanied by a huge crowd, the Sacred One is enthroned in a palanquin and transported along the beach by a small army of youths. In the procession are four gold coaches, and all are pulled through the water to the opposite shore where the feminine deity becomes an audience to a unique oriental display, performed by the male’s idolators for the goddess’ pleasure. The event over, the masculine god is transported back across the sea to his shrine, for another year.
RIOTS MAR OPENING OF FREE CITY KITCHEN TO AID NATIVE POOR
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT – Spurning a brilliant display to commemorate the anniversary of his ascension to the throne, King Fuad presents the funds saved to the community for the first soup station in the country. Hungry hordes of destitute souls, benefited through the monarch’s kindness, attend the dedication ceremonies, which are performed by Premier Ismail Sidky Pasha and Prince Omar Toussoum. Instantly after the doors are thrown wide the crowds swarm in, taxing the strength of the police on hand to preserve order. The ferocity of those seeking food testifies to the wisdom of King in foregoing a carnival so that suffering might be relieved. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31095)
PICKED TROOPS HONOR UNKNOWN SOLDIER IN MARTIAL PROCESSION
PARIS, FRANCE – On the 13th anniversary of the Armistice, crack regiments of infantry, cavalry, and artillery march in the shadow of the Arch of Triumph, commemorating, with the parade, the dawn of peace. President Paul Doumer and Premier Laval are among the nation’s dignitaries who review the troops and pay homage at the tomb in solemn rites honoring the country’s dead.
FIRST SNOW BRINGS RECORD FLOCKS TO OPEN HUNT SEASON
TULE LAKE, ORE. – At the first sight of birds on the wing, marksmen from every section of the nation flood this sportsmen’s paradise in quest of the elusive water fowl. Accompanied by well-bred hounds and armed with trusty guns, the hunters are greeted by the greatest flight ever seen in this part of the country. Millions of geese and ducks fill the air. But game wardens are always present to see that the birds get an even break, and that the sharp-shooters do not profit too richly.
THRILLED CITY HAILS NEW BRIGADE HEADED BY ROYAL GENERAL
NAPLES, ITALY – Under a background of gorgeous rolling hills that sweep from the Bay up beyond the city’s limits, Crown Prince Humbert parades his new command before the populace of the community. The skilled maneuvers of the troops wins the admiration of the new leader, and the acclaim of the spectators, who are restrained by the police in their anxiety to crowd into the path of the soldiers as they march up the historic Via Caracciolo.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
PALO ALTO, CAL. – Stanford students hold monster bonfire rally! Annual ceremony climaxes 1931 football season.
NEWPORT, R.I. – Millionaire drives stage-coach! Wm. H. Vanderbilt guides aged vehicle to inaugurate Christmas Seal Campaign.
PICO, CAL. – Mirrors protect bank against hold-ups! New device makes institution burglar-proof.
CHINATOWN MEETS TO DEVISE METHODS OF AIDING MOTHER-LAND
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Thousands gather in a monster meeting to protest against Japan’s Manchurian activities. Police keep a watchful eye while speakers exhort their audiences to action and demand peace for the homeland. Fearing an outburst against the Eastern Empire, where troops are mobilizing, the Oriental quarter is rigidly guarded. The ire of the adult population of this section of the metropolis has little effect on the pastimes of the younger and Americanized generation, whose main thought is the outcome of major football contests.
FAIR HARVARD BOWS TO ELI, 3-0, IN GOLDEN JUBILEE GRID DUEL
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. – Little Albie Booth, Yale’s mighty atom, after a three-year struggle connects in his last appearance against the ancient rival and boots a field goal that gives his eleven its first victory in four years over the Crimson. After a brilliant 87-yard dash from the opening kick-off by Jack Crickard, the Johnnies’ vaunted air attack is smothered. Barry Wood is fought to a standstill by an inspired Blue team, and the Bulldog supporters express their jubilant spirits by ripping up the goal posts from Soldier Field. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31096)
FEDERAL RAIDERS NAB RECORD LIQUOR CARGO AND CREW OF 60 MEN
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – A surprise attack from shore and water by Prohibition Enforcement agents nets the Raritan Sun, a $750,000 oil-tanker, and a $350,000 haul of contraband rum. Under the guise of a registered fuel ship, the boat makes port, almost unsuspected, but the government men are on the job as soon as the landing of the load starts. So swift and precise is the action of the officers, that the bootleggers are caught unaware, and surrender, without resistance, the rich shipment from the 12-mile limit.
MILLIONAIRE HEIR AND BROTHER WED KIN OF SULTAN IN TWIN RITES
NICE, FRANCE – A settlement of more than $1,000,000 is made on the impoverished Caliph Abdul Midjid Effendi, exiled Turk claiming direct descent from Mahomet, as his daughter, Princess Durai Shehvar, and niece, Princess Nilufar Hamin Sultana, become the brides of Prince Azam Jah and Prince Moazzam Jah, sons of the Nizam of Hyderabad – Indian sovereign whose wealth is reputed to surpass the combined fortunes of Rockefeller, Ford and Morgan. Omitting the pagan pageantry usually attendant upon such occasions the marriage contracts are agreed upon with a simple ceremony at the Carabacel Palace, on the banks of the Mediterranean Sea.
PRIZE HORSES DIE IN WRECK OF $1,000,000 LIVE-STOCK SPECIAL
LEXINGTON, MO. – A broken track on the Missouri-Pacific Railroad sends the 24-car show train into a tangled mass in which four men lose their lives and blueblooded thoroughbreds and cattle are killed. Scottish Rite and Tipsy Cake from Mrs. A.C. Thompson’s stables; The Lark, of Miss Mary Gwyn Fiers, and other high-breds owned by Miss Hilda McCormick of Chicago are among those which die. Rescuers using derricks and cranes work feverishly to save imprisoned men and animals from the mounting fatal toll.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Daredevil mariner ends 30,000 mile voyage! Takes 3 ? years to circle globe in 32-foot sloop.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – Inventor tries out tail-first plane! Queer craft weighs 450 pounds and can’t tip over.
VENICE, CAL. – Three generations make yule-tree ornaments! World’s oldest living glass-blower heads gifted family.
VAST SHEEP FLOCKS FEARED LOST AS WILD STORMS HIT UPLANDS
KLAMATH FALLS, ORE. – Frantic ranchers are confronted with a loss of thousands of dollars as herds of unshorn sheep are snow-bound in the Sierra Mountains. Unable to penetrate locked passes the sheep are left to shift for themselves on the frigid ranges. Many are rescued and brought to the rich grazing lands in the lowlands, and with them come droves of hungry birds, who go for a free ride on the animals’ backs into the warmer climate.
HUGE DEMONSTRATION PAYS TRIBUTE TO 21ST REVOLT ANNIVERSARY
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Down the Avenida Francisco I. Madero, into the Plaza de la Constitution, swings the greatest procession of athletes ever assembled in the nation’s history. Men, women, and children, garbed in costumes worn in baseball, football, swimming, track and other sports are in the tremendous column, made more colorful through the presence of “charros” in native attire. The impressive array develops into a compelling formation before the National Palace and is reviewed in the great public square by President Ortiz Rubio and former-President Elias Calles. The event is a powerful show of the country’s strength.
GLEEFUL CHILDREN REVEL IN ANNUAL GROTESQUE FROLIC
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Broadway, the street of amazing spectacles, is held spell-bound by the Macy parade of the world’s largest marionettes. A two-headed 50-foot balloon giant requires a score of people to hold him down. Other features are a 40-foot hippopotamus, a 200-foot dragon, and all flanked by various other air-filled toys from Santa Claus’s workshop. The event is climaxed by 10,000 smaller balloons being sent aloft. Hundreds float around the Manhattan skyline, circle the Empire State Building and then drift away toward Long Island and New Jersey. Finders are richly rewarded. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31097)
VICTOR COLLAPSES AT FINISH OF GRUELING 10 ? MILE WALK MEET
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. – Struggling to out-distance the nearest competitor, Leslie Kaczender succumbs to exhaustion after winning the muscle-torturing contest by 15 yards. More than 100 face the barrier at the New York City Hall in the 21st running of the annual event. Kaczender pulls up with the leaders at the 6-mile marker. Pickin’ ‘em up and layin’ ‘em down with a dogged determination, he comes in first in 1 hr. 54 mins. 48 secs. – but only a few seconds in front of John Klumbach, after a wild home stretch spurt.
THRONG OF WORKERS HAIL GOVERNMENT ON NATION’S 13TH BIRTHDAY
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Demonstrating confidence in the Republic, a colorful array of 250,000 adherents to the Socialist rule swings down the Ringstrasse past the Town Hall. The pageant of the people’s power clearly expresses its opposition to other parties, with disparaging banners and posters, that leave no doubt the popularity of the new order inaugurated with the collapse of the Hapsburg regime. To forestall outbreaks, police maintain a careful watch over the picturesque assembly.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. – Young ideas spur old-timers! Aged couples hold annual reunion at famed Fountain of Youth.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. – Walker here to aid Mooney! Gotham’s chief greeted by Gov. Rolph and Mayor Rossi.
DODGE, ORE. – Nationals win Pacific title in motorcycle-polo final! Thrilling spills mark 3-2 defeat of All-Stars.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Make world’s largest bathing suit! Rosie Pachyderm opens winter season – the height of modesty.
PICTURESQUE RITES ATTEND TRADITIONAL SOCIETY FOX CHASE
GREEN SPRING VALLEY, MD. – Social leaders from New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia join the ranks of the horsemen in the annual revival of this ancient custom. A pack of 50 hounds and the best horses in the country gather outside St. Thomas’ church while the huntsmen participate in the special service. After the ceremony the men and women roam up hill and down dale, over fences and obstructions, pursuing the elusive Renard. But the animal does not give up easily, and after a difficult chase shakes off the last horseman and escapes.
80,000 SEE ARMY SINK IRISH, 12-0, IN SEASON’S BIGGEST GRID UPSET
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A fast-charging Cadet line and the elusive hip swinging slices of Ray Stecker, soldier halfback, accounts for the defeat of the Notre Dame horde from South Bend, Ind. Smothering the vaunted Rambler attack in one threatening moment, the West Pointers earn a place among football’s elect by forward passing to the Nomad’s goal line, and later cutting the speedy Stecker loose on a dazzling 67-yard dash to another score. It is the first victory for the Gray and Gold over their Hoosier rivals since 1927. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31098)
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Exclusive pictures of the one and only All-America Board in session selecting the greatest eleven in the nation. Christy Walsh, Tad Jones, former Yale head coach; Bill Alexander, Georgia Tech mentor; Pop Warner, Stanford moderator, and Jesse Harper, athletic director of Notre Dame, bone over nominations for gridiron’s hall of fame, and select a squad representative of colleges from coast to coast and from the gulf to the lakes. For the first time in screen history the making of one of the teams of football’s immortals is seen in a newsreel.
REDS MIX WITH COPS AS WALKER PLEADS FOR MOONEY PARDON
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. – The zeal of fiery Communists, in a demonstration of sympathy for the imprisoned man, is dampened by the swift movements of the Golden Gate City’s minions of the law, who toss the most obstreperous in waiting patrol wagons. Appearing as an associate counsel, the chief executive of New York enters an appeal for the absolute freedom of the man convicted of murder in the 1916 Preparedness Parade bombing, at the hearing before Gov. Rolph. Mrs. Mary Mooney, aged mother of the prisoner, attends the session with other members of her family, accompanied by the wife of the man whose unconditional release is sought for by Mayor Walker.
DEER HUNTING HORDES INVADE NOTHR WOODS WITH BOW AND ARROW
ST. IGNACE, MICH. – Thousands of real crackshots put aside their firearms to stalk the game with primitive weapons in Blaney Park. At the opening of the season the Strait of Mackinac is jammed with sportsmen eager to enter the forest and track the animals on even terms. Civilized men prove capable of handling the Indian weapon, and establish themselves as smart woodsmen in bagging the elusive back.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
PORTLAND, ORE. – Upper classmen, electrocute freshmen! Hair-raising stunts initiate newcomers to Oregon Tech.
PARIS, FRANCE – Shopgirl spinsters hold annual race! Dash along the boulevards honors Ste. Catherine’s Day.
PAPAL EDICT ORDERS ELECTRIFICATION OF BELLS OF ST. PETERS’S
VATICAN CITY – Historic chimes rising high above the great square succumb to modern means of sending its peal across the hills of Rome, and push buttons are groomed to replace the hands which once wearily tolled, the ancient bells. Engineers in charge of the job brave the precarious walks in the dome of the Cathedral and complete plans for erasing antiquity and installing 20th Century fixtures.
CITY IN WAR FRENZY AS ARMY HOSTS RUSH TO MANCHURIA FRONT
SHINAGAWA, JAPAN – More than 30,000 men, women and children give reinforcement troops a mighty send-off on their way to the seaboard to embark for active duty in the trenches of the fighting area. The national spirit prevails in the throng’s enthusiasm as the soldiers mobilize from remote military posts, converging at this center before boarding transports. Fired with resentment against China and the Geneva League of Nations, the warriors march off toward the battle zone with the din of compelling patriotic display ringing in their ears.
WHITE MEN RESCUE INDIAN BAND TRAPPED IN RAGING BLIZZARD
ATARQUE, N.M. – Sensational pictures of the disaster that covered hundreds of square miles of the Redmen’s reservation. 9,500 feet above sea-level Zuni and Navajo tribes threatened with complete annihilation, brave the fierce elements and swirling drifts to aid in the relief of 1,600 of their number trapped in the snow-bound mountains. Led by eager and intrepid white men the clansmen work frantically to defeat the most terrible storm that has visited the country in forty years, and avert one of the nation’s most shocking tragedies. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31099)
RED HORDES MEET IN NATIONAL CAPITAL AS 72ND CONGRESS OPENS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Unable to rouse the dander of the solons as the history-making session gets under way, the “hunger marchers” from every section of the country parade up Pennsylvania Avenue for a call at the White House. But the presence of police and secret service men induces an orderly meeting. Relief agencies hand out coffee and rolls and the Communistic belligerents remain quiet as the Democratic House of Representatives elects John Garner, from Texas, to the post of Speaker.
QUEEN OF U.S. LINERS SLIDES DOWN WAYS IN EPOCHAL LAUNCHING
CAMDEN, N.J. – Christened by Mrs. Edith Roosevelt, widow of the late President, the S.S. Manhattan slips into the Delaware River as a crowd of 3,000 cheers the event. The steamship is the largest merchant vessel ever built in America. It is 705 feet long and will have a gross of 30,000 tons. Water from 48 states is splashed over the bow and command of the boat is entrusted to Capt. George Fried, hero of many sea rescues.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
SEATTLE, WASH. – Benefactor feeds starving game fowl! A.H. Westerman creates sanctuary for wild duck army.
HAVANA, CUBS – Wine-inhalers hold “capacity contest”! Signor Felix Paul downs 3 quarts in one setting.
ATLANTA, GA. – Collegians battle in annual Pushball contest! Sophomore avalanche routs lowly Freshmen.
SPECTACULAR SPILLS MARK CLASSIC ‘CHASE FOR ALFONSO’S CUP
GRASSLAND DOWNS, TENN. – Glangesia, the 11-year English derby veteran and a rank outsider, scampers home to victory in the second annual running of the thrilling international event. Troublemaker takes second place. Churchill Newcomb, the only owner-rider in the race, is severely shaken in a fall from Fiske and is rushed to a hospital. More than 10,000 view the event which brings the winner a $5,000 purse in addition to the King of Spain cup.
BAYLES ENDS LIFE IN SENSATIONAL CRASH AT 300 MILES AN HOUR
DETROIT, MICH. – Climbing to 2,500 feet the daredevil aviator swings downward in a power dive, preparatory to an assault on the airplane speed record. Whirling through space the powerful craft hesitates, spins crazily for an awful moment and plunges to the ground at 5 miles a minute from a height of 50 feet. The crash is accompanied by a giant explosion that shoots a tower of flame and smoke 200 feet into the air and scatters blazing debris to a distance of 600 feet. A spectacular and exclusive picture that forms a never-to-be-forgotten newsreel epic. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31100)
FRESH TROOPS SPEED TO BATTLE FRONT TO REPLACE CASUALTIES
MUKDEN, MANCHURIA – The last detachment of relief soldiers to enter the fighting zone, leaves here with the cheers and farewells of the Japanese populace ringing in its ears. These are happily, probably the last men who will go into the war area, because of the acceptance by the warring factions of the League of Nations peace plan this week. Grim and determined the well-trained regiments swing out of the city to take part in the last stages of what threatened to become another momentous conflict.
HEAVY STORMS CAUSE 60-FOOT FLOW AT NEW $30,000,000 OSAGE DAM
BAGNELL, MO. – Swollen rivers and flooded brooks emptying into the new great artificial “Lake of the Ozarks” tax it to capacity, resulting in the spillways being tested under emergency pressure. The 125-mile long body of water, which buried Linn City when it was constructed, pushes against the powerful lock gates, and down over the valley pours the overflow. The project proves worthy under fire, and presents a picturesque and thrilling waterfall as the overflow rushes off, successful in its first difficult test.
FATAL GAS EXPLOSION SPREADS DEATH AND DISASTER IN ITS WAKE
BERKELEY, CAL. – As a result of the terrific blast while firemen were extinguishing a small blaze at the home of Norman L. Saunders, three persons are dead and 68 injured because a leaking gas main filled the dwelling with fumes during the fire. Spectators gathered from the nearby University of California campus, women and children, filled the streets. Suddenly and without warning the explosion occurred, scattering ruin and debris for several blocks. Four investigations are under way to determine the cause of the tragic event.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MT. RAINIER, WASH. - $14,000 snow plow makes auspicious debut! Premature drifts force early appearance of new device.
GULF OF MEXICO – Intrepid anglers help rid sea of dread scourge! Ocean-going Izaak Waltons aid in abating shark menace.
CHICAGO, ILL. – Sports world gets new thrill! George W. Webster wins first A.A.U. Codeball Tournament.
TOLDEO, OHIO – Sudden frost thwarts autos! Icy bridge surface catches motorists by surprise – and how!
PEASANTS COMBINE IN ANTI-PROFITEERING TRADE ORGANIZATION
LOWICZ, POLAND – Banded together for their mutual benefit, these children of the soil come to market garbed in raiment that recalls ancient days. Bearing their products of milk, cheese, chickens and vegetables, they hold back in making bargains until all of their number is satisfied with the bartering. In exchange they seek clothing, shoes and farm implements, and by their united front they frustrate any effort to inflict excessive prices on the poor.
U.S. VICTORY OVER MEXICO DEDICATES OLYMPIC POLO FIELD
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Facing a crack four from below the Rio Grande, a quartet of skilled mallet artists recruited from the state’s stars battle the invaders to a standstill in eight exciting chukkers after trailing, 7-6, at half time. An extra period is required to give the native sons victory by one goal through the daring riding of Hal Roach, Number 1 on the American team. The daredevil horsemanship of both squads thrills 5,000 spectators, in the first pre-Olympic match. |
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