Thousands Flock to Priest’s “Miracle Grave” (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1929)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. THOUSANDS FLOCK TO PRIEST’S “MIRACLE GRAVE”: MALDEN, MA - Reports of magical cures bring crowds to resting place of Father Francis Power. In two days 150,000 persons visited this spot. Sufferers from all sorts of maladies seek aid. Some believe that the earth of the grave is possessed with healing properties. 2. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - Lindy’s sister-in-law, a teacher — Mexican children learn English from Elizabeth Morrow, U.S. Ambassador’s daughter. 3. START BIGGEST AIRSHIP: AKRON, OH - Admiral Moffett drives first rivet into ZRS-4 framework in the world’s largest hangar. 4. HONOR HERO DEAD: ARLINGTON, VA - President and Mrs. Hoover place flowers on Unknown Soldier’s tomb on Armistice Day. 5. HE LOPS OFF EARS AT FORTY-SEVEN A MINUTE: GALESBURG, IL - Middle West farmers see Harold Homes win annual championship corn husking contest. Sixteen nubbin pickers start. In eighty minutes Harold plucks 35 bushels. America’s premier corn shucker. 6. SHIFT WHOLE HOUSES ON FILIPINO “MOVING DAY”: MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Natives carry bamboo dwellings through the streets when owners want a change of scenery. Often it takes 100 men to do the job. 7. ODDITIES IN TO-DAY’S NEWS: DENVER, CO - Tries to fly like a bird — “Grey Goose,” freak airplane, flops its tail off in trial. 8. A 1,600 TON COAL SHOVEL: DUQUOIN, IL - Giant scoop, 85 feet high, is given its first trial. 9. BELLA KNOWS HER STUFF: NEW YORK CITY - (Exclusive Pictures) A perfect domestic — This lady’s maid is always willing and obliging. Very special delivery. But maids will be modern. 10. 16, WITH PARACHUTES, LEAP FOR NEW RECORD: ROOSEVELT FIELD, NY - One girl jumper is in group that dives from airplane at 2,500 feet. All make the leap within 13 seconds. How it looked to one of them on the way down. (LOCAL - SAN FRANCISCO) HOLD MILITARY REVIEW AT SCIOTS. (LOCAL - CANADA) ROYAL HANDS UNVEIL BEASLEY MEMORIAL: EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND - Duke and Duchess of York visit famous resort as acquisition of the Downs is celebrated. (LOCAL - CANADA) DUKE OF YORK ACTS AS ROYAL RIVETER: SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - His Royal Highness personally completes work on new Warmouth Bridge. (LOCAL - CANADA) GIANT BRITISH LINER GOES DOWN THE WAYS: HEPBURN-ON-THE-TYNE, ENGLAND - “Tuscan Star” is christened by Miss Elizabeth Uttley, 77 years old.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library