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Detroit News Newsreels
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2_01
Title: Crew of ZR-3 visit Detroit
Date: 1923
Description: Crew of ZR-3 visit Detroit. Dr. Hugo Eckener and associates inspect plant of Stout All-Metal Airplane Company while in city
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Title: Crew of ZR-3 visit Detroit
Date: 1923
Description: Crew of ZR-3 visit Detroit. Dr. Hugo Eckener and associates inspect plant of Stout All-Metal Airplane Company while in city
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2_02
Title: 150ft. chimney is lowered.
Date: 1923
Description: 150ft. chimney is lowered. Obsolete smoke shaft at old grain elevator at 12th street and the river is pulled to earth. Shown in slow motion and reverse as well.
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Title: 150ft. chimney is lowered.
Date: 1923
Description: 150ft. chimney is lowered. Obsolete smoke shaft at old grain elevator at 12th street and the river is pulled to earth. Shown in slow motion and reverse as well.
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2_03
Title: Six Rotarians are guests in balloon joy ride.
Date: 1923
Description: Six Rotarians are guests in balloon joy ride. Ralph H. Upson chief engineer of the Aircraft Development Corp. and six brother Rotarians enjoy air outing. Careful preparation of the balloon for flight is displayed.
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Title: Six Rotarians are guests in balloon joy ride.
Date: 1923
Description: Six Rotarians are guests in balloon joy ride. Ralph H. Upson chief engineer of the Aircraft Development Corp. and six brother Rotarians enjoy air outing. Careful preparation of the balloon for flight is displayed.
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2_04
Title: Old and New Detroit. Comparisons of old small buildings with newer, larger ones
Date: 1923
Description: Old and New Detroit. Comparisons of old small buildings with newer, larger ones. First Baptist Church on site of Dime Bank Building at Griswold and Fort, 1872. Adams and Park in 1900; the modern Kresege Building. Ford Building at Griswold and Congress, 1876. YMCA at Adams and Witherall, 1900. City Hall upon completion, 1871 and its modern appearance.
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Title: Old and New Detroit. Comparisons of old small buildings with newer, larger ones
Date: 1923
Description: Old and New Detroit. Comparisons of old small buildings with newer, larger ones. First Baptist Church on site of Dime Bank Building at Griswold and Fort, 1872. Adams and Park in 1900; the modern Kresege Building. Ford Building at Griswold and Congress, 1876. YMCA at Adams and Witherall, 1900. City Hall upon completion, 1871 and its modern appearance.
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2_05
Title: Wolverine and Aggies meet.
Date: 1923
Description: Wolverine and Aggies meet. U of M defeats M.A.C when varsities clash after dedication of stadium at Lansing. Illinois vs. U of M game also displayed.
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Title: Wolverine and Aggies meet.
Date: 1923
Description: Wolverine and Aggies meet. U of M defeats M.A.C when varsities clash after dedication of stadium at Lansing. Illinois vs. U of M game also displayed.
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2_06
Title: Michigan and Iowa play last game.
Date: 1923
Description: Michigan and Iowa play last game. Hawkeyes conquer Wolverinces in final foot ball classic of the season at Ferry Field, Ann Arbor. Shots of Walter Kunow and Benny Friedman
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Title: Michigan and Iowa play last game.
Date: 1923
Description: Michigan and Iowa play last game. Hawkeyes conquer Wolverinces in final foot ball classic of the season at Ferry Field, Ann Arbor. Shots of Walter Kunow and Benny Friedman
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2_07
Title: Reminiscences. Detroit’s album reveals photos of Book Cadillac site.
Date: 1923
Description: Reminiscences. Detroit’s album reveals photos of Book Cadillac site. Triangle of Michigan and Lafayette at Griswold Antisdel House. Shots of construction of the Book Cadillac Hotel.
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Title: Reminiscences. Detroit’s album reveals photos of Book Cadillac site.
Date: 1923
Description: Reminiscences. Detroit’s album reveals photos of Book Cadillac site. Triangle of Michigan and Lafayette at Griswold Antisdel House. Shots of construction of the Book Cadillac Hotel.
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2_08
Title: “No kiddie without a Christmas.”
Date: 1923
Description: “No kiddie without a Christmas.” Old Newsboys gather to plan campaign to raise funds for the poor children. Shots of James Brady and H.W. Schmeman.
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Title: “No kiddie without a Christmas.”
Date: 1923
Description: “No kiddie without a Christmas.” Old Newsboys gather to plan campaign to raise funds for the poor children. Shots of James Brady and H.W. Schmeman.
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2_09
Title: “When I grow up I am going to be-”
Date: 1923
Description: “When I grow up I am going to be-” Reporter asks a few Detroit school children what they intend to do when they are of age. A 9 year old boy tells his father that he’s going to be judge.
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Title: “When I grow up I am going to be-”
Date: 1923
Description: “When I grow up I am going to be-” Reporter asks a few Detroit school children what they intend to do when they are of age. A 9 year old boy tells his father that he’s going to be judge.
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2_10
Title: Same job thirty-eight years.
Date: 1923
Description: Same job thirty-eight years. Sixty two year old Michael Murphy still carries out his work as a street car conductor faithfully and efficiently. Gold bands on his uniform are displayed.
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Title: Same job thirty-eight years.
Date: 1923
Description: Same job thirty-eight years. Sixty two year old Michael Murphy still carries out his work as a street car conductor faithfully and efficiently. Gold bands on his uniform are displayed.
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2_11
Title: Map of Africa displayed with a pointer following a path on it.
Date: 1923
Description: Map of Africa displayed with a pointer following a path on it.
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Title: Map of Africa displayed with a pointer following a path on it.
Date: 1923
Description: Map of Africa displayed with a pointer following a path on it.
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2_12
Title: Society girls give benefit dance.
Date: 1923
Description: Society girls give benefit dance. Six society misses dance the minuet at the Detroit Yacht Club for charity funds.
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Title: Society girls give benefit dance.
Date: 1923
Description: Society girls give benefit dance. Six society misses dance the minuet at the Detroit Yacht Club for charity funds.
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2_13
Title: Detroiters hold world’s highest bowling score
Date: 1923
Description: Detroiters hold world’s highest bowling score. Ernie Hartman runs up 2024, the highest all event mark ever chalked up in any tournament.
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Title: Detroiters hold world’s highest bowling score
Date: 1923
Description: Detroiters hold world’s highest bowling score. Ernie Hartman runs up 2024, the highest all event mark ever chalked up in any tournament.
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2_14
Title: Illinois defeats Michigan in football classic
Date: 1923
Description: Illinois defeats Michigan in football classic. Several sensational plays by “Red” Grange, Illini star, gives them 39 to 14 victory over Wolverines. Flag ceremony and parade shown. Shots of Coach Little, Captain Steger and Rockwell test the air currents.
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Title: Illinois defeats Michigan in football classic
Date: 1923
Description: Illinois defeats Michigan in football classic. Several sensational plays by “Red” Grange, Illini star, gives them 39 to 14 victory over Wolverines. Flag ceremony and parade shown. Shots of Coach Little, Captain Steger and Rockwell test the air currents.
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2_15
Title: Helen Keller makes plea for the blind.
Date: 1923
Description: Helen Keller makes plea for the blind. Helen visits Detroit while on tour of the country along with her teacher Mrs. Anne Sullivan Macy
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Title: Helen Keller makes plea for the blind.
Date: 1923
Description: Helen Keller makes plea for the blind. Helen visits Detroit while on tour of the country along with her teacher Mrs. Anne Sullivan Macy
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