King Alfonso Flees as Nation Declares Itself a Republic (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1931)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. KING ALFONSO FLEES AS NATION DECLARES ITSELF A REPUBLIC: MADRID, SPAIN - Last of the Bourbons, forced to seek refuge in Paris after popular vote indicates people’s desire for end of monarchy, is seen with his crack troops and Dictator General Berenguer, whose iron rule is believed responsible for monarch’s plight. Revolutionary leaders and scenes show temper of populace. 2. 11 DEAD, 54 INJURED IN FATAL BLAZE RAGING 35 FEET UNDERGROUND: CHICAGO, IL - Firemen and workers, trapped by flame, gases and smoke after blast in Drainage Canal tunnel, perish even as rescue workers risk own lies to try and bring them out. Victims are hauled to surface and fresh air by means of bucket similar to that used in mine shafts. Vast crowds hamper relief efforts. 3. S.P.C.A. PREPARES FOR BUSY SEASON AS KIDS HEED OUTDOORS CALL: NEW YORK, NY - Dedicated to “Be-Kind-to-Animals-Week,” unusual camera shots show youngsters bring in maimed and ailing pets — stray dogs and cats — to hospital where dumb sufferers are accorded kindly and scientific treatment. Hordes of other children profit by lesson in humane aid. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 4. ARLINGTON, VA - Japan honors Unknown Soldier! — Prince Takamatsu lays wreath on national shrine. 5. BROOKLYN, NY - Frosh “say it with flour”! — Sophs whitewashed in yearly Long Island University Class Rush. 6. ANCIENT RITES MARK PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF “HOLY SATURDAY”: FLORENCE, ITALY - Cradle of art, religion and learning of the Latin nation, this city stages annual tribute to Saint Mary, with Archbishop of community heading sacred pageant. Ox drawn, and preceded by company of priests, guards and trumpeters, blessed relic is conveyed through streets between lanes of devout worshippers. 7. LONG SHOT VICTORY USHERS IN 1931 RACING ON EASTERN CIRCUIT: AQUEDUCT, NY - United Hunts meet, curtain raiser to regular meetings on half a dozen tracks in Metropolitan district, brings out large crowds of society leaders to watch steeplechases and runnings on the flat. Princess Clovelly, backed down from 20 to 1, to 7 t0 1, takes feature jumping event after several rivals and jockeys fall a hurdles. 8. RESIDENTS FIGHT TO SAVE HOMES FROM FOREST FIRE PERIL: MENOMINEE, MI - With flames raging in various towns near here and across the state line in Wisconsin, citizens make common cause against them and join forces to resist ravaging foe. Large areas enveloped in smoke and blazing embers which menace many domiciles. 9. HOOVER AND FAMILY SEE MACKMEN NIP SENATORS IN OPENER: WASHINGTON, D.C. - President and wife, with son Allan and Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Jr. form center of cabinet group at start of pennant race inaugurated when nation’s chief hurls first ball to diamond. White House occupant proves self a keen and interested fan as Athletics and Washington battle.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library