Hoboes Meet in Convention (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1934)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. RICHEST TROTTING CLASSIC DRAWS RECORD ATTENDANCE: GOSHEN, NY - The Hambletonian Stakes, the most famous event for light harness horses in the world, packs newly-enlarged grandstands as the country’s fastest three-year-olds contend for $30,000 in prizes in a thrilling race. 2. INDIANS DASH TO CAPITAL: FORT NIAGARA, NY - Relays of Tuscarora braves speed 450 miles over the winding roads of three States carrying three grains of corn, their traditional token of invitation, to President Roosevelt, asking him to attend a Four-Nation celebration. 3. HOBOES MEET IN CONVENTION: CINCINNATI, OH - Box-car “Pullmans” are pressed into service to bring hundreds of Knights of the Road together in a celebration of their organization’s Silver Anniversary, the elite of Trampdom arriving from all parts of the country. 4. FAIR BATHERS INVENT FAD: VENICE, CA - Skis and toboggans flash on waxed runners over the sand dunes as attractive members of a girls’ club risk spills and sunburn to enjoy a brand-new form of winter sports long before the arrival of the regular season. 5. CUP CHALLENGER TRIES OUT: BRETON COVE, RI - Endeavor ships her racing mast and refits her rigging to spread her sails for the first time over American waters in trial runs before making her bid to carry the America’s Cup back to England. 6. TANKS MASS IN WAR GAMES: STATEN ISLAND, NY - The 1st Tank Co., Regular Army, stages a spectacular attack with combined arms for reserve officers of the 424th Infantry, NY’s light tank regiment. Airplanes, machine-guns and one-pounders add to the roar of battle. 7. REDMEN RACE GIANT CANOES: COUPEVILLE, WA - Indian warriors force their fifty-foot craft through the water at a rapid rate as eight tribes from Canada and the United States vie for international honors in an exciting test. 8. SCENE OF TRIUMPH RECEIVES REMAINS OF VON HINDENBURG: TANNENBERG, EAST PRUSSIA - Into the grim Field Marshal’s tower which marks his greatest military victory, the body of Germany’s Reichspresident and War hero is carried to rest as a quarter of a million mourners join in silent tribute.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library