The Indianapolis Times, "for its work in exposing political corruption to Indiana, prosecuting the guilty and bringing about a more wholesome state of affairs in civil government". The prize recognized the Times's investigation of Ku Klux Klan connections among city and state officials, including Governor Ed Jackson.[1]
^"History of crusade waged by The Times against corruption in state government". The Indianapolis Times. May 8, 1928 – via Newspapers.com. (Part 2 of article)
^"Fight to rid Alabama of floggings by hooded bands brings high award". The Montgomery Advertiser. May 8, 1928 – via Newspapers.com.
^"History of the Montgomery Advertiser" Archived 2012-08-25 at the Wayback Machine. Montgomery Advertiser: a Gannett Company. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
^"Nelson Harding wins Pulitzer cartoon prize second successive time". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 8, 1928 – via Newspapers.com. (Part 2 of article)