Albanian Parliament Dissolved Amid Monarchy Fears
The Albanian parliament was dissolved while the senate backs constitutional change seen as step toward making Ahmed Bey Zogu king. Historic 1925 constitution framed with Zogu as president triggered Italian and Yugoslav diplomacy. Jugoslavia and Britain France pressured to block a monarchy.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Ahmed Bey Zogu
Albania
Ahmed Zogu
Italy
Tirana
Jugoslavia
Great Britain
France
Fliers pass Atlantic and theater ushers face court
Four famous aviators head overseas tonight as the Bremen crew and Ruth Elder sail separately. In New York a theater head usher is fined five dollars after beating a man for kissing his sweetheart. A post office bulletin notes Big Bill Haywood’s faith in the government and a theft of travel money orders. In Chicago, Carolyn Teetzel is acclaimed as the University of Chicago’s top student.
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Associated Press
New York
Atlantic
Bremen
Ruth Elder
Washington
Post Office Department
Big Bill Haywood
Russia
Stand Straight For Health Test and Posture Advice
A health note links headaches indigestion and low mood to poor posture and nerve irritation. It advises grasping an open door edge to test spine alignment, noting tingling and circulation, and promises greater benefit from adjustment plus a free analysis.
Phi Beta Kappa honors and Zion leader comments
In one day Wilbur Glenn Voliva claims success in various ventures while Zion officials discuss a Monte Carlo joke. A Chicago dogged dance marathon at the Coliseum wobbles on with 138 entrants reduced to ten, aided by trainers and physicians as a dancer is ruled off for heart weakness.
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Zion
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Monte Carlo
Chicago
Mr. Pyle
Figs Trade From Arabia and Hejaz Drops Over Year
The report states 22,450,000 pounds of figs were sent from Arabia and Hejaz in 1926, falling to 567,000 pounds in the previous year urging renewed shipments and market stabilization in the region.
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Arabia
Hejaz
Porters Strike Called Off After AFL Mediation
The 11,000 Pullman porters strike scheduled to begin at noon was halted by the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters on the guidance of AFL president William Green. A Phillips Randolph said the decision accepts Green's verdict while preserving strike machinery and keeping demand for higher wages from 72.50 to 150 dollars monthly with a 240 hour month.
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New York
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car
William Green
American Federation of Labor
A. Phillips Randolph
Brotherhood
Green
Methodists Demand Dry Candidate For President
In Chattanooga Tennessee a district conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church south passed resolutions urging a dry candidate for president. The action came at a meeting that lasted last night and touched on national politics amid religious duties. Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York was not present but referenced as a political figure in the broader dry debate.
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United Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
District Conference of Methodist Episcopal Churches
South
Alfred KE. Smith
New
Maryland Governor Ritchie and Senator Reed Targeted by Speakers
York notes that Governor Ritchie of Maryland and Senator Reed of Missouri were the focus of sharp attacks from the speakers at the event, highlighting political tensions and partisan rhetoric.
Man Struck by Hopper on Truck Dies in Marshall
Marshall Okla June 8 William J Henderson 30 was killed last night when struck by a hopper on an unloading truck He was an employee of Hyde Construction company and the incident occurred in Marshall
Polar fliers George H. Wilkins and Carl Ejielson arrive in Paris
Captain George H. Wilkins and Carl B. Ejielson, polar fliers, reached Paris from London by airplane this morning and will be guests of the French Aero club at a reception this afternoon. The report notes nearly 1,000,000 dollars worth of currants were imported into the United States in the past year.
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Associated Press
Paris
George H. Wilkins
Carl B. Ejielson
Polar Fliers
London
French Aero Club
United States
Screen Star Denies Wedding Rumor In Wake Of Divorce
Dolores Del Rio denies rumors of an impending marriage to her mentor Edwin Carewe after a Nogales divorce from Jaime Del Rio. She says she is happy with work and not pursuing new nuptials. The case involves Carewe and a separate divorce filing by Mary Akin. Berlin reports 125000 unemployed.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Dolores del Rio
Nogales
Sonora
Jaime del Rio
Edwin Carewe
Carewe
Mary Akin
Miss del Rio
Mexico City
del Rio
New York
Dolores
Hats Shipmed to Texas from Haverhill Plant
More than 100,000 felt hats were shipped to Texas Arizona and Oklahoma dealers last year from Haverhill mass. The five gallon hat phrase is figurative as most orders were size 7 or smaller. The Haverhill hat industry started in 1923 and now makes over 1,250,000 hats yearly per Chamber of Commerce officials.
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International News Service
Haverhill
Mass
Texas
Arizona
Oklahoma
Chamber of Commerce
Prince of Wales Eyes Auto Tour Across Africa
The Prince of Wales intends a prolonged automobile tour through Africa visiting key regions and cities to strengthen ties, promote imperial interests, and inspect colonial developments and infrastructure projects.
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Prince of Wales
Africa
Boys Enjoy Annual Camp Outing at Palo Duro
Mrs. Tom Nelson reports the Boy Scouts at Palo Duro camp enjoying strong meals and progress in training. Instructors supervise swimming at a shallow lake where local tire dealers supplied inner tubes and rafts have been built as boys anticipate a large delegation on Sunday.
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Tom Nelson
Boy Scout Headquarters
Petent
Open invitation to visit camp for parents and others
An open invitation extends to parents and others to visit the camp. The notice encourages attendance to observe activities, facilities, and daily routines during designated visiting hours and days.
Mercolined Wax Promises Clear Skin and Youthful Tone
A fragmentary ad claims pure merorised product at drug stores to apply nightly for a clear, transparent complexion. It promises removal of freckles blackheads and tan with a gentle film that absorbs to leave skin soft as satin. It mentions a separate astringent mix of saxolite witch hazel for restoring the coat of youth.
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Kles
Sean
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Polk St
Berlin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Seve Barer
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Funny Animals
Victoria@itson
Barnard’s
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Floyd W. Walker
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Fort Worth
Houston
Memphis
D.sateg Koxt
General Electric
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Hee
POLK
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Panhandle
Adams Dry Goods Company
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Onette
Adams Dry Goods CO
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