Albania Proclaims Zog King in Mass Rally
Albania elevates Ahmed Zogu from president to king in a unanimous act by the national assembly. Chimes, guns, and crowds fill Tirana as Zogu takes the oath, pledging wise rule and religious freedom, with officials and clergy from Muslim, Greek, and Catholic communities signaling unity.
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Tirana
Ahamed Zogu
Albania
National Assembly
Che
Zuyn
Tie
Sigma
Yeo
Térios
Sipe Nalize
Delewinde
Albanian Republican Organization
Weather Summary for Virginia and Tennessee Regions
Weather report from U S weather bureau notes mostly cloudy skies in Virginia with possible showers Sunday or Monday and higher temperatures Monday in the south portion. Tennessee shows milder warmth Sunday with showers likely Sunday night or Monday. Data compiled by C J Funn includes yesterday's high 78 and low figures, rainfall for 24 hours, and August averages and totals.
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Virginia
Tennessee
U. S. Weather Bureau
C. J. Funn
P. Wi
Hoover Attends Base Ball Game Opens Connecticut Tour
Washington report on Hoover’s day at a ball game as he seeks to build support across the East. Roraback and Prince advise on Connecticut, with Cabinet members planning radio efforts and Dawes signaling a broader Eastern push. Possible Newark speech planned mid September with nationwide radio hook up discussed.
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W. B. Ragsdale
Associated Press
Washington
Dderbert Uiiver
Lgeeland Park
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
Grorping
Thes
Connecticut
Connecticut site+ nation
J. Henry Roraback
Hartford
National Committee
Massachusetta
Frederick M. Prince
Boston
New York Upstate
July Taber
Auburn
Tal
Hoover
Curtis
Mullon
Willmar
Kelloge
Dwight F. Davis
James J. Daeele
New
Dawes
Hanger
Newark
Amnain
Vilion
Sandberg
Ant
Ivers
Shipping Board
Mer ‘Hunt
Roraback
Connecticu
New England
International Printing Pressmen Convention Closes
The 82nd biennial convention of the International Printing Pressmen’s and Assistants Union of North America ended at 9 25 in the afternoon. Delegates from all U S and Canadian locals attended. Noted labor leaders including William Green and W Co Mirthright spoke to the gathering.
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International Printing Presamoun
Hawkins County Fair Extends Through Monday Amid Rain
Hawkins County fair in Rigg ersville extends through Monday after rain disrupts schedule. All concessions, exhibits, and free nets remain, with Saturday performances repeated Monday afternoon and evening. Livestock and poultry judging continued amid poor weather. over 3,000 attended Thursday, and larger crowds were anticipated despite disappointment.
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Rigersville
Hawkins County Fair Association
Records Reveal Syndicate Control of Philadelphia Distilleries
Philadelphia grand jury probes bootlegging ring. Marks Weinberg and Company public accountants reported continued evidence of a syndicate controlling archaic distilleries in the city. District Attorney Monaghan cited ledgers showing bribes and payrolls covering police officials in districts where alcohol was moved. Notations in one ledger indicated over 20000 paid to two men.
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A. H.,s. Gifford
United States
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minn
Gifford
Philadelphia
Grand Jury
Marks, Weinberg and Company
Joh Monaghan
Wisconsin Voters Decide Fateful Primary Battles
Milwaukee dispatch reports voters head to the polls in Wisconsin where the primary will determine control of the state machinery for two years. Key races center on Governor and U S Senate, with La Follette facing internal party challenges and opponents tied to anti Smith movements in North Carolina and statewide political maneuvers.
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Milwaukee
Wis
la Follette
Wisconsin
United States Senate
Robert M. LaFollette
Charlotte
N. C
FP. M. Simmons
Newbern
Frank & McTninch
North Carolina
Smith
Mr. McNinch
McNinch
Simmons
Anti- Smith Democratic Committee
Governor Harrison Checks South for Condition
Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi surveyed political conditions in the south for the Democratic National Committee. After his briefing he predicted the usual Democratic view for southern states.
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Washington
South
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Democratic National Committee
Float Found Off Amundsen Plane Near Fugloe Is
Oslo reports the float of the missing seaplane Latham from the Amundsen party was found off the Fugloe Islands by the steamer Brood. The pontoon, identified by the French consul with copper plates, confirms a relic of the Latham.
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Oslo
Norway
Stuard Amundsen
Rene Gilbant
Tronmsoe
Spitzbergen
Pugloe Islands
Tronsoe
Spitzberren
Bergen
Democrats and Republicans Build Campaign Machinery
Democratic and Republican leaders organize campaign machinery across states to ensure smooth operations and efficient voter outreach. Hoover and Smith plan limited public appearances while focusing on centralized administration, fundraising, and regional coordination.
Four Days to Pay Poll Tax Ahead of Elections
Voters have four days left to pay the poll tax to qualify for ballots in the November 6 state and national elections. The law requires payment 60 days before the election and registration. The last day to qualify for the 1928 elections is Thursday September 6, with supplementary registration on October 13, 15, and 16. Do your duty, pay, register, and vote.
Smith to Enjoy Quiet Weekend at Albany Mansion
Governor Smith plans a political pause for a quiet weekend at the Albany executive mansion. He aims for rest and time with family and his dog Jeff as he gears up for campaign hardships and presidential pursuit. The article notes the mansion’s historic past and serene surroundings as he takes a respite away from public crowds.
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Paul F. Haupert
Associated Press
Albany
N. Ys
Smith
Foitims
Adirondack Lake
Berkshirers
Catskills
Helderberg Mountains
New Jersey
Secs
Spites
Samuel J. Tilden
Goa
Aew
Wiliam F. Kenny
New York
Calles refuses to stay in office in Mexico
President Calles declared he will not seek another term and urged Congress to choose a provisional president through a calm, democratic process. He warned against haste, called for constitutional institutions over individual rule, and urged unity among Congress, the Army, and people to guide Mexico toward a new political era.
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Mexico City
Plutarco Elias Calles
Mexico
Congress
Ali Yuro Prepon
Lawa
Candido
Tennessee 6 0 P Committee Works For All Harmony
Nashville Tenn Sept 1 The state Republican executive committee met today to adopt resolutions of party harmony affirm Marion Richardson of Lawrenceburg Tenn as campaign manager in Tennessee name temporary officers and adjourn subject to the call of the temporary chairman The meeting lasted only 45 minutes
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Taskab
Smith
New Jersey
Total Loader
Nashville
Tenn
Republican Executive Committee
Marion Richardson
Lawrenceburg
Tennessee
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Gov. Harrison
Democrat National Committee
Amundsen
Fugloe IS
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Httle
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