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Newsreels: 1930 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1930 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1930. Our Public Domain Stock Footage newsreels cover every major world event, the not so major events, strides in technology, the lives of public figures, fads and trends. Newsreels 1930 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1930. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30001)
SALOONS WIDE OPEN EVERYWHERE, SAYS BORAH
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dry Idaho Senator tells fellow legislators “enforcement system is demoralized”.
“Bar-rooms are running in the jurisdiction of District Attorneys all over this country”
Where some of it comes from – Prohibition sleuths nab 100 barrels of moonshine in Florida Everglades.
MEDIEVAL SPLENDOR AT ROYAL MAGYAR WEDDING
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Prince Ladislas Esterhazy, scion of famous house, takes Countess Erdody as bride. Historic landmarks along the Danube are illuminated in their honor.
DAREDEVIL FLYERS OPEN ICE BOAT RACE SEASON
LAKE WINNIPEG, CANADA – Canadian cracks compete for honors at 70 mile-an-hour speed.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
CALCUTTA, INDIA – 300,000 celebrate birth, in 477 B.C., of Mahavira, founder of “Jain” Buddhists.
MASSAGE MISS LIBERTY
NEW YORK CITY – Daredevil cleaners give monster statue its annual “facial”.
BREAKS “SPINACH” RECORD
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – H.W. Langseth takes 77 years to grow 17 feet of whiskers.
HOLD “ASH CAN DERBY”
YOSEMITE, CAL. – Tin covers replace toboggans on long mountain slide.
GUARD AGAINST RIOTS IN PHILIPPINE JAIL
MANILA, P.I. – Recent outbreaks in U.S. increase vigilance of guards in Bibilid Prison. When the alarm bell sounds convicts must lie prostrate or be shot. This grim warning is in plain sight of the prisoners. Condemned to the chair – Executed 20 minutes after these pictures were taken.
HIGHLIGHTS IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS FOR 1929
SPEED!
DAYTONA, FLA. – Major Segrave drives 232 miles an hour.
WRESTLING!
BOSTON, MASS. – Sonnenberg wins title from “Strangler” Lewis.
RUNNING!
CHICAGO, ILL. – Simpson, Ohio State, 100 yds. In 9 4/5 secs. New world’s record.
BOXING!
NEW YORK CITY – Jack Sharkey, leading heavyweight contender.
FOOTBALL!
NEW HAVEN, CONN. – Ellis’ sensational run for Yale vs Dartmouth.
RACING!
BELMONT PARK, N.Y. – Blue Larkspur, Champion, total winnings $220,420.
PATRIOTISM!
SOUTH HOLLAND, ILL. – Mr. and Mrs. Peerbolte claim stork record with brood of 16. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30002)
“SCOT’S GREY” VICTOR AS $2,000,000 TRACK OPENS
AGUA CALIENTE, MEXICO – Thousands of American race-goers see exciting events in magnificent setting.
6,300 CALL TO WISH HOOVER HAPPY NEW YEAR
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “Mr. and Mrs. Public” break all records in attendance at annual reception.
FREIGHT WRECK SPILLS 25 CARS FOR HALF A MILE
DUNELLEN, N.J. – Three hurt and whole railroad tied up for hours when engine leaps track.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
FRANCE – President Doumergue, gives poor children big annual party in Palace.
GEN. SMUTZ HERE
NEW YORK CITY – Boer War hero to attend celebration of 10th anniversary of League of Nations. On the same ship is Primo Carnera, Man Mountain, who wants to meet Sharkey.
WORLD’S BIGGEST DOG
LIMA, OHIO – Irish wolfhound, 13 months old, weighs 175 lbs., and is 7 feet tall.
FUN AND FANTASY RULE AS 10,000 MUMMERS FROLIC
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – 500,000 see clowns in annual competition for $30,000 in prizes.
YALE CRUSHES MICHIGAN IN FAST HOCKEY MATCH
LAKE PLACID CLUB, N.Y. – Spectacular plays feature fierce battle on open air rink “Auto-joring” is new winter sport for 1930
SKATING STARS RACE
NEWBURGH, N.Y. – Irving Jaffee, 1928 Olympic winner, captures Middle Atlantic mile contest. Lillian Corke is first in 440-yard dash for girls
FREAK FOWLS FEATURE OF BIG POULTRY SHOW
BOSTON, MASS. – Odd-looking birds from many lands rub feathers with blue-ribbon winners.
RIDERS THRILL KING WITH BREAKNECK FEATS
ROME, ITALY – Cavalry daredevils do incredibly amazing stunts before Victor Emanuel. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30003)
AMERICAN PLANE WINS $100,000 SAFETY PRIZE
MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y. – Guggenheim award goes to Curtiss-Tanager as best of 15 entrants in International contest. Why it won – Demonstrating take-off, stability and landing
USE BIRDS FOR HOOKS AS FISHING SEASON OPENS
GIFU, JAPAN - Jap anglers employ trained cormorants to catch finny fellows in Nagara River.
FIRE THREATENS DOME OF NATION’S CAPITOL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Flames sweep document room in House wing and destroy valuable files. Capitol model ruined in room where fire started
MILLION SEE GREATEST TOURNAMENT OF ROSES
PASADENA, CAL. – Tons of blooms used on gorgeous floats in forty-first annual festival. “Beverly Hills” – First prize winner
CHAMPION SPEEDBOATS ROAR OVER GULF COURSE
BILOXI, MISS. – America’s fastest racing craft open season with sensational trials.
“HE WHO GETS SOCKED” IS POLITE IN NIPPON
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. – Japanese wrestlers, on visiting warships, bow and scrape to opponents.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
ST. LOUIS, MO. – Arlayne Brown, 13, wins experts medal for amazing pistol shooting in Ohio State Match. She splits a card edgewise 45 feet away
CAN’T GET OUT AND WALK
MIAMI, FLA. – Auto-coaster is latest fad in South for drivers seeking a thrill.
HOLD WATER CARNIVAL
BOSTON, MASS. – Swimming stars give startling exhibition of aquatic feats.
BAR HOOVER CARTOON
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Charles Dunn’s caricature of the President is removed from Arts’ Club Exhibition. Can you guess these two?
SKID KILLS DRIVER IN BRITISH AUTO RACE
SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND – Crowds see dare-devil go to his death as car somersaults on sand. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30004)
U.S. DELEGATES OFF TO LONDON NAVAL PARLEY
HOBOKEN, N.J.
Ambassador Morrow, Secretary of Navy Adams, Secretary of State Stimson, Senators Robinson and Reed
Lindy’s mother-in-law sails with “Pa” Morrow
EAST MEETS EAST IN ORIENTAL FOOTBALL GAME
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – Nipponese College players down Flowery Kingdom’s team by 58 to 14. The Jap warriors Chinese battlers Signals
FUTURE R.R. PRESIDENTS ATTEND NOVEL SCHOOL
NEW YORK CITY – Boys study transportation problems on mammoth mechanical model.
But mistakes will happen
HYSTERICAL SCENES MARK SOUTHERN BAPTISM
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. – Religious fervor attends ceremony when 1,000 take plunge.
Even children are affected
NEWS PARAGRAPHS – CHRISTEN BABY IN PLANE
JACKSON HEIGHTS, L.I. – Bobby Althouse, 2 months old, has high-flown ambition.
AUTO TOWS AQUAPLANE
MIAMI, FLA. – Florida daredevil braves alligator-infested waters to try new thrill.
JUMPERS THRILL CROWDS AT SOCIETY HORSE SHOW
TRENTON, N.J. – Daring men and girl riders suffer spills in hurdle events.
“MODERN DANIEL,” ONLY 17, HAS LION FOR PLAYMATE
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Melvin Koontz, world’s youngest trainer, shows no fear of Oswald’s jaws.
Mel is due for early baldness
SOCIETY PUTS ON HUGE INDOOR ICE CARNIVAL
NEW YORK CITY – “Land of Midnight Sun,” gorgeous pageant, is staged for benefit of Music Week Ass’n.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30005)
SKI STARS COMPETE ON DANGEROUS SLIDE
GARY, IND. – Norway’s champions cope with America’s best at annual international contest.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK CITY – Prominent Chinese from all parts of the U.S. attend funeral of Charlie Boston, founder of the On Leong Tong.
LINDY GETS A NEW “WE”
BURBANK, CAL. – Latest type of monoplane is delivered to Col. And Mrs. Lindbergh.
TEST R.R. SCRUBBER
BALTIMORE, MD. – Giant washing machine “bathes” 100 coaches a day.
BRAODWAY CROWDS GASP AT DANCE ON SKYSCRAPER
NEW YORK CITY – Mid-air stunts of cabaret stars give “White Way” a thrill.
MODERN “WATER WAGON” FOR QUAKER CITY HORSES
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – S.P.C.A. inaugurates “Volstead cocktail” delivery for thirsty equines.
They gave this one alcohol to keep from freezing, and…
“LONG HAIRS” DEFEAT “BOBS” IN BASKETBALL
CHICAGO, ILL. – House of David team scores 18 to 16 over girls in fast game.
The “boys” win by a hair
DARE JUNGLE PERILS TO TRAP HUGE ALLIGATORS
PERAK, MALAYSIA – Growing demand for skins brings wholesale raids on haunts of scaly monsters.
TEACH TINY TARS TO THUMP IN TOURNAMENT
ANNAPOLIS, MD. – Eighty-five sons of officers in U.S. Naval Academy study for the “cauliflower” industry.
Free-for-all
RAGING BLIZZARD AGAIN PARALYZES WINDY CITY
CHICAGO, ILL. – Many dead and injured in second blinding storm that cripples traffic.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30006)
BELGIAN PRINCESS IS PRINCE HUMBERT’S BRIDE
ROME, ITALY – King Albert rides with Italy’s Ruler as thousands cheer procession of royalty.
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium and Queen Elena of Italy Enormous crowds hail the newlyweds who appear on the Palace balcony
RUSH WORK TO REPAIR WRECKED HOOVER OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President sees extra force hustling to restore White House wing damaged by fire.
FRENCH GIRLS RACE IN TEN MILE “MARATHON”
PARIS, FRANCE – Bare knees flash as skirtless runners dash across country.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MIAMI, FLA. – Ex-Gov. “Al” Smith, Democrats’ “hope,” begins his vacation in the South. Greased pole wrestling as uncertain as politics
GOBS TURN “DOUGHBOYS”
TACOMA, WASH. – Modern bakeshop is installed on giant plane carrier, Lexington.
“BABE” GETS A NEW BAT
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – Ruth swaps his hickory for golf club as he and the “missus” invade Southern links.
SHORT HAIR MUST GO SAY EXPERTS AT SHOW
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – New coiffures at convention of Beauty Culturists doom boyish styles.
But Bridget insists on a short trim
RAGING SEAS SWAMP LIFEBOATS IN SURF RACE
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Thrilling mishaps baffle coast guards in annual contest.
GEN. EDWARDS FLAYS DRYS AT HUB MEETING
FANEUIL HALL, BOSTON – “Father of 26th Division” calls Prohibition futile at “Death of Liberty Memorial”. Meanwhile Government agents continue their uphill fight European wine marts celebrate a record year In Germany the steins work overtime
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30007)
ICE STARS CLASH IN FIGHT FOR SPEED TITLES
BEAR MOUNTAIN, N.Y. – Furious contests mark annual Middle Atlantic championship meet. Elsie Muller retains Interstate crown in thrilling dash
HUNDREDS HOMELESS IN MIDDLE WEST FLOODS
VINCENNES, IND. – Wabash bursts levees as record high waters sweep over scores of homes.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – Open Junior Civitan Club – Members hold big banquet to celebrate first meeting. A plunge and rubdown to keep waistlines trim
OH! FOR THE LIFE OF A FIREMAN!
OAKLAND, CAL. – Members of Engine Co. 24 boast beautiful bungalow and plant posies between calls.
WALLABY FAMILY TREE
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Distinguished visitors from Antipodes hop into U.S. for prolonged stay.
300,000 SEE MAMMOTH PAGEANT OF PEASANTRY FOR ROYAL NEWLYWEDS
ROME, ITALY – Natives in costume from every province pay homage to Humbert and his bride.
RAIN DRENCHES CROWDS AS FLORIDA RACES OPEN
HIALEAH, FLA. – Fashionable throng sees Gun Royal win Inaugural Handicap in sea of mud.
FIND LOST BUDDHA IN ANCIENT CHINESE TEMPLE
TA TUNG FU, CHINA – U.S. Scientists discover giant statue and rare images carved in solid rock.
USE WAITRESS ATHLETES TO HANDLE “BIG EATS”
LONDON, ENG. – Record rush of restaurant trade brings demand for muscular serving maids.
Fast stepping for impatient customers
DAREDEVILS NEAR DEATH IN CANYON’S WHIRLPOOLS
NEEDLES, CAL. – Explorers have miraculous escape when raging waters fling boat on rocks. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30008)
CROWDS ACCLAIM RUBIO HOME FROM U.S. TOUR
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Military and state heads among those who give president-elect a big welcome.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK CITY – Invents time-saving garage – Rotary scheme doubles housing capacity.
JUDGE “KINGS AND QUEENS”
HOLLYWOOD, CAL. – Solons have a hard time picking winners in “Perfect Baby” contest.
BLAST CLEARS GROUND
CENTRALIA, WASH. – U.S. Agriculture experts use new explosives to reclaim vast tracts.
HOLD BEAUTY CARNIVAL ON PERUVIAN “LABOR DAY”
LIMA, PERU – Holiday crowds fill Capital to see procession and elect “Queen” of the fete.
LEAP FROM GIANT SWING IN HIGH DIVING TESTS
PENSACOLA, FLA. – Southern swimming stars plunge form dizzy heights at novel exhibition.
“COSSACKS” RISK NECKS IN MOTOR-BIKE STUNTS
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Visiting Mexican police amaze crowds with daring feats.
USE SKINS FOR BOATS ON TREACHEROUS RIVER
KUEITI, TIBET – Native rafts from inflated yak hides carry record grain shipments.
CHAMPION SLED RACERS SHOW LIGHTNING SPEED
KRUMMHUEBEL, GERMANY – German daredevils plunge down dangerous slide in annual meet.
TRAIL BLAZERS BRAVE “DARK CONTINENT” PERILS
SUDAN, AFRICA – U.S. motor pioneers make thrilling 8,000 mile dash from Capt to Cairo. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30009)
ENGLAND GREETS U.S. CONFERENCE DELEGATES
PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND – Ambassador Dawes in Committee welcoming envoys headed by Secretary of State Stimson.
GET RECORD FISH HAUL IN SPITE OF ICY SEAS
BOSTON, MASS. – Trawler’s crew nets $378 each as share of “catch” made on storm-swept ocean.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
TOKIO, JAPAN – Display old and new fire fighting methods at monster Nipponese review.
IT’S “HIGHER EDUCATION”
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – U. of P. Freshmen defeat Sophs in annual battle for bags of cement.
SEPPALA WINS DERBY
POLAND SPRINGS, MAINE – Hero of Nome serum dash defeats Mrs. Ricker in annual 25-mile dog sled race.
FLAMES SILENCE “CLOCKS” AS OLD TAXICABS BURN
FRANKFORD, PA. – Huge bonfire marks passing of antiquated “nickel nudgers”.
BUXOM MISS WINS RACE FOR “PERFECT 36”
GERMANTOWN, PA. – Ruth Renikoff captures cup over flat-chested girls in Elk’s Club contest.
“FALLS” WATER POWER ESCAPES ICE BLOCKADE
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – Engineers keep plants running on full time in spite of partially frozen cataracts.
SIMIANS OPEN LAUNDRY FOR ZOO’S CLEAN-UP DAY
CULVER CITY, CALIF. – Nellie and Betty Primate are appointed chief washers in menagerie’s sanitation drive.
GIRLS ON HORSES DARE DEATH IN DIZZY DIVES
NASSAU, B.I. – Mid-air leaps from fifty-foot tower thrill winter tourists. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1930 (UE30010)
5-POWER CONFERENCE MAY DOOM BATTLESHIPS
LONDON, ENGLAND – Abolishment of war vessels looms as delegates meet at 10 Downing Street.
SACRIFICE STEER TO HONOR “MIRACLE POET”
BARJOLS, FRANCE – Public barbecue celebrates famine relief wrought by St. Marcel.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
OAKLAND, CAL. – Last 4-master to round Horn sails with barley cargo for Erin brewers.
NEW WAVES FOR OLD
PARIS, FRANCE – French hairdressers display bewildering coiffures for ladies of fashion.
DANCE FOR WAR GOD
ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND – Fighting Maoris celebrate feast of Io, there supreme deity.
“VELLY HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR 4883,” SAY CHINESE
NEW YORK CITY – Birth of Iao Hai dynasty celebrated with spear and dragon dances.
INVENT DEATH RAY THAT “COULD WIPE OUT ARMY”
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. – Engineers demonstrate 4,000,000 volt “lightning” fatal at 200 miles.
300 POLICE TURN “RED” PARADE TO PALE PINK
NEW YORK CITY – Heavy guard prevents threatened riots as 5,000 Communists march to grave of slain comrade.
“BEGGING BEARS” STAR AT FAMOUS DE LUXE ZOO
ST. LOUIS, MO. – Almost human bruins astonish visitors with pleas for bread.
SOLDIERS ON SKIS PATROL ICY MOUNTAINS
HATFIELDDALEN, NORWAY – Norse Guards brave winter dangers in daring maneuvers. |
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