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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1928
Page
6
A fragmentary report notes Venizelos securing a dose of seats in the Greek election. It mentions factions and premiers, with Venizelos achieving a notable victory and the opposition parties contesting results. The text is garbled but centers on Venizelos gaining power in Athens amid political shifts.
A severe cloudburst sent floods across multiple counties from Kingston to Paterson, killing several people and leaving scores homeless. Bridges were washed away, communications disrupted, and property damage tallied in the hundreds of thousands as towns and rural communities faced extensive losses.
A tropical storm tore through the southern region causing at least 200 deaths and leaving about 10,000 people homeless. Officials warn the material losses could exceed 1,000,000 as emergency crews struggle to assess the devastation. Local and national aid agencies mobilize to provide shelter, food, and medical care to affected communities.
Secretary of War Dwisht I Davi and party sail from Honolulu toward Seattle for a sesquicentennial celebration in Pennsylvania towns. noting Cooks discovery of the TP winded and involving harbor activity as part of the voyage core events.
Albany report on Alfred South proposing a new double burdened plan for prohibition as governor of New York while addressing a crowd in the capitol. He pledges strong enforcement and unity under the Constitution and vows to faithfully execute the office as he seeks the Democratic nomination for President.
Central banks report a marked rise in gold reserves totaling 670 million dollars while the United States shows a 56 million dollar decrease in its official holdings. The review notes higher production and consumption of gold, with increases concentrated in several European and other nations during 1926–1927 and 1929–1931 periods.
A fragmented report lists candidates tied to a national election body. Generals Mane Moneida and Sener Agida are named as prospective rivals to a German backed ticket led by Victor Senos Adolf Benard, with Con evab Mermeida implicated in party leadership upheaval.
Obregon supporters secure key seats as 224 Obregon deputies face chamber elections. Outcome hinges on electoral cote and mentority leadership.
Two men abducted near Avaginos in Greece were killed by armed bandits after no ransom was demanded. The victims, identified as locals, were found dead prompting a police investigation and heightened security in the region. Local authorities urged anyone with information to come forward as investigators search for the assailants.
Nine term mayor MoM Stphens from Last St Louis dies after six weeks illness. A heart attack is linked to a lightning strike on her home. Other obits include Mars Ole Olson of Seneca and Cook of Valley City killed by a steel beam.
The Museum of Natural History at taimbridjee Vass was built up by Jean Lons fodelphe Agissiz. He also established in Pembkese island Buvids bay a practical school of natural science devoted to the study of modern coloroy.
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