Government Chiefs Return to Capital; Assert Revolt Over (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1931)

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The original release sheet reads: 1. GOVERNMENT CHIEFS RETURN TO CAPITAL; ASSERT REVOLT OVER: HAVANA, CUBA - Fresh from a successful encounter with rebel forces at Gibera, President Machado hastens to the executive Palace to take hold of reins of the national parliament. General Herrera and Admiral Rivera rush through the Central Railroad station, giving scant attention to the hordes waiting to afford them conquerors’ greeting. 2. RAIN FAILURE CAUSES NATIVE STAMPEDE TO REAP FINNY HARVEST: TIFTON, GA - Low water reveals a rich source of choice fish, and residents storm the banks to gather a store. The supply is so plentiful that men dive into the water and invoke a new means of angling, catching them in their hands. One over-zealous Ike Walton discovers an odd method — he lands one in his mouth. 3. SOUTHWEST INDIANS MEET TO CELEBRATE ANNUAL TRIBAL RITES: ALBUQUERQUE, NM - More than 5,000 Apache, Navajo and Zuni gather in the greatest single conference of Indians in history. Led by Gov. Seligman a colorful pageant of the nation’s opens the event, climaxed by a series of native dances. Despite the inroads of civilization, savage ancestry is apparent in the weird customs and ceremonies. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 4. LOS ANGELES, CA - Boy inventors provide thrills for neighborhood kids! — It’s called “The Dashing Killer” — 2¢ a ride. 5. CHICAGO, IL - New device extinguishes oil fires in 30 seconds! — L.J. Dugas does his stuff in hot experiment. 6. ALBION, NY - Regiment of bakers builds 3½-ton cake! — Huge pastry celebrates Diamond Jubilee of famous fair. 7. HORSES ORDERED TO SWIM, IS NEW EDICT OF WAR DEPARTMENT: MONTEREY, CA - Steeds of the 76th Field Artillery do not take kindly to the order demanding they learn to handle themselves in salt water. Many are led to the beach’s edge but they will not take to the drink, so Army discipline is enlisted and they are dumped in, with a dampening effect on equine dignity. The measure is enforced to animals will be able to save themselves in the event of a disaster as sea. 8. MAYORS OF 4 STATES MEET IN ATTEMPT TO AID STRIKE SITUATION: WHEELING, WV - Executives of many towns and cities of Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia gather in a parley with coal mine operators and labor leaders to arrange a settlement of the desperate problem. State police on duty guard the non-striking workers who keep the mines running. Relief kitchens issuing food to starving and needy families are shown the visiting municipal leaders to impress them with the urgent necessity for action. 9. U.S. GREETS ARRIVAL OF GIANT DO-X AFTER LONG-DELAYED FLIGHT: MIAMI, FL - The largest airplane in the world is cheered by thousands on completing the jump from South America, after a stop-over in revolution-torn Cuba. The commanders of the ship are acclaimed here as they reach port, for a break in the hop to New York. The big bird-like leviathan of the air slides out of the skies and skims down to a perfect water landing. The fliers rest and the engines get the once-over in preparation for continuing the tour. (LOCAL – WASHINGTON, D.C.) KIWANIANS FROLIC IN GALA SECOND ANNUAL.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library