KING FOR FIVE DAYS
Otto Wittc, the son of a Punch and Judy showman, who twenty years ago hoaxed a nation and for five days became King of Albania, has suddenly appeared in Sweden in the guise of a hiker. Although over sixty, lie still dreams of his brief experience as a king. Witte's adventure in Albania seems today to rival the improbabilities even of film heroes. In 1913 he was travelling in the Balkans when he heard that the newly created State of Albania was looking for a King. He heard that a Turkish prince had been invited to Albania in person to submit his candidature to the throne. He immediately telegraphed the time of his arrival at Durazzo in the name ■ of the prince, and, arrayed in a dazzling uniform, completely deceived the prince's supporters who gathered to meet him. They gave him an enthusiastic reception, which was taken up by the whole of Albania. While the festivities in honour of the "King" were in full swing another telegram arrived—this time from the genuine prince. Witte promptly denounced the prince .aa an impostor, and nearly succeeded in having him thrown into prison.
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Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 90, 13 October 1934, Page 9
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194KING FOR FIVE DAYS Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 90, 13 October 1934, Page 9
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