Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-02
SH|PWRECK SHOWN
IN STAR NEWSREEL
Lake Michigan Rescue and
Other World Events
on Screens Here.

Thrilling scenes in the wrecking OF
the steamship Wisconsin in Lake Mich
igan off Kanosha with loss Of Is per-
sons, is graphically depicted in The
Evening Star Universal Newsreel which
opens today in the Stanley-Crandall
theaters, the Rialto and theaters Of
nearby Maryland and Virginia,
vivid description Of the laundering
of the steamship Wisconsin and the
work of rescue by the Racine Coast
Guard is given. The boat went down
in terrific gale that swept the Great
Lakes. but before the ship went to the
bottom the life guards were out with
their boats to save those aboard the
wavc-washed steamer.
Risking their own lives in the terrific
sea, they managed to get near enough
to the vessel to throw life lines on
board They finally managed to carry
so of the 70 on board safely ashore.
Many of them were so weak they could
not walk.
The Evening Star Universal camera
man rushed to the beach upon the in
slant he learned that the ship was in
distress and obtained the most vivid
pictures imaginable of the wreckage and
the rescue work. The shore of the lake
was strewn for miles with debris from
the broken ship.
IL Men Leap From Plane.
One of the most thrilling sights ever
shown on the screen is the jumping of
IL men from Navy plane in Wash
ington. They are seen climbing into
the plane, with their parachutes strap
ped on their backs. At the height of
1000 feet they all leaped overheard.
one right after the other. so that all
of the men are seen coming down
through the air at the same time.
The IL are all officers of the Navy
end we're taking their first lesson in
jumping. All landed safely, setting
new world record for multiple dives.
Another thrill will be found in the
great forest fire that swept the woods
near Duluth, MINI. The fire was first
discovered by the air patrol, which
quickly sent word to the nearest fire.
fighting stations. Crews were dispatched
in special trains with f1re-fighting ap-
paratus especially designed for the long
distance combat with the flames. as the
heat is so terrific it is impossible to
stand close to the burning forests.
Great trees are seen bursting into
flames, the fire gathering force until
the roaring mass sweeps all before it.
The giant timber of the woods crash to
earth after being eaten through by the
fire.
Lighter touches Of interest will be
found in the Surfboard sports off Wal
kiki Beach. in Hawaii. where American
tourists are now gathering. The scenes
are full of fun and excitement as the
riders are toppled of into the water.
Freshmen Given Ducking.
Another ducking of a different kind
Is performed by the seniors of New
York University, who initiate the fresh
men by throwing them into the foun-
tain at the Hall of Fame In New York.
1t makes no difference how cold the
water, the freshmen who had been
captured were compelled to take their
bath. This is one of the annual events
in the Fall at the university.
In the events of more importance,
President Hoover is shown presenting
gift of $4,000 to Nine. Curie, which
was collected by her friends in the SCI
entific world for the purchase Of
gram of radium.
Lieut.. Doolittle was honored at Gov
errors Island, N. Y, with the Flying
Cross. awarded the noted Army flyer
for his extraordinary ar 1eatsJ
One of the most interesting scenes
is that of the opening of the royal OPP
era season in Siam. The King has In
troduced elaborate dancing plays in his
palace at Bangkok for the first time.
Not only are the flashes of the play on
the stage of deep interest, but also the
strange gathering of the people of the
court in the palace to witness it. Some
are dressed in the Oriental court cos
TUNES. but many of the fair ladies are
seen in the modern long skirts. impor-
tations which have just reached Siam
from Paris.
Scenes showing students learning the
rrdiments of flying and Of the biggest
goose farm in the world are among the
other interesting events in newsreel
crammed full of important news.