Assassin’s Bullet Hastens Death of Beloved Premier (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1931)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ASSASSIN’S BULLET HASTENS DEATH OF BELOVED PREMIER: TOKYO, JAPAN - Yuko Hamaguchi succumbs to wounds inflicted last year, and an empire bows in sorrow. Public services in Hibiya Park testify to reverence for the aged statesman. Although the Imperial family, royalty, and government officials attend the rites, it was primarily a day of mourning by the common people. 10,000 sorrow-stricken followers file by the bier, in an expression of their devotion. 2. NEWEST CRAZE FOR “MATCH SCULPTURE” SWEEPS OVER NATION: NEW YORK, NY - A collection of rare works creates a fad that grips hundreds and invites keen competition. Acrobats, a prisoner with a ball and chain, and even a Wild West show are included in the display gathered together by Ida Peterson, who is crowned champion of the country. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 3. UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - Smoke-eaters immune to searing flames! — New asbestos suits apt to revolutionize fire-fighting. 4. ASHEVILLE, NC - Indians and Scots meet to settle golf challenge! — Redskins scalp rivals in tight match. 5. LOS ANGELES, CA - 16-year-old girl raises tiny alligators! — Marjorie Earnest expert at training saurian babies. 6. SOUTH BEND, IN - Notre Dame starts practice! — “Hunk” Anderson makes debut as coach for grid champs. 7. TRADITIONAL RITES FEATURE ARRIVAL OF NEW VINTAGE CROP: VIENNA, AUSTRIA - Introduced in the 17th century by Emperor Joseph II, an ancient custom is revived to stimulate interest in the grape industry. The vineyard guard loads a cask on a beautifully decorated carriage and invokes the happy practice of dispensing drinks to the neighborhood. When the barrel is empty it is again filled with the latest brand of wine and passed out until everybody has passed out. 8. SOVIET ENTHUSIASTS HAIL VISIT OF SHAW ON HIS 75th BIRTHDAY: MOSCOW, USSR - Accompanied by Lady Astor and with former Commissar of Fine Arts Lunarcharsky for a guide, the Irish playwright, caustic critic of Briton nobility, and wit of the century, inspects the accomplishments of the new state on his first visit to Russia since the red regime. His approval, which shocked the world, is evident during his entire tour. (LOCAL – SALT LAKE) THOUSANDS THRILLED AS ELKO COUNTY BREAKS ALL RECORDS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library