191 Die, 300 Hurt as Fast Train Crashes in Dense Fog (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1934)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. 191 DIE, 300 HURT AS FAST TRAIN CRASHES IN DENSE FOG: LAGNY, FRANCE - The worst rail disaster in the Republic’s history sends the entire nation into mourning. Grim scenes are enacted as rescuers search among the wreckage of a local, hit by the Paris-Strasbourg Express, for dead and injured. 2. BABE RUTH STARTS TRAINING: NEW YORK, NY - The Sultan of Swat begins reducing his waistline in preparation for the coming baseball season, when, despite his comparative “old age,” he hopes to play at least one hundred games for the Yankees. 3. "POLAR BEARS" GO SWIMMING: WABASH, IN - Hardy young men dive into an ice-encrusted lake as the temperature hovers around Zero. 4. GIRLS SHOW LATEST “UNDIES”: MIAMI FL - Newest modes in underwear – more abbreviated than ever before – are displayed by pretty models before vacationists at this winter resort. 5. JUNIOR BARBER SHOP OPENS: LONDON, ENGLAND - Fashionable young ladies and gentlemen patronize a new tonsorial parlor that caters exclusively to the demands of children. 6. HORSE SPORTS A MOUSTACHE: CHEHALIS, WA - Jack, an eight-year-old gelding, owned by William Norris, claims the distinction of being the only horse in the country to possess a full-grown “hay-strainer.” 7. MANY PERISH IN GREAT FLOODS (Pre-released West Coast): LOS ANGELES, CA - Forty-two die and scores are hurt when a deluge fills the city’s streets with water and debris, causing damage estimated at more than five million dollars. 8. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ADDRESSES CONGRESS: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Appearing at the first session of the Seventy-third Congress, the Chief Executive makes a dramatic speech, reporting on the present “State of the Nation.” In his review of the accomplishments and plans of his Administration, the President expresses confidence in the progress already made and holds high hopes for the continuation of national recovery. 9. THRONGS SEE ROSE FESTIVAL (Pre-released West Coast): PASADENA, CA - Elaborate floats, built entirely of flowers, move through the streets before tremendous crowds during the annual Tournament of Roses Celebration. (LOCAL – CHICAGO) WET NEW YEAR.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library