Tension Grows as King's Decision Awaits In London
London reports a tense week as Prime Minister Baldwin faces Parliament with no clear resolution on the royal crisis. The question of abdication or marriage to Mrs Simpson remains unresolved, with the King not yet asked to forgo marriage or abdicate. The government has ruled out a morganatic marriage by special legislation and maintains its stance.
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Marriage election claims stir public opinion across parties
The piece surveys British reaction to possible royal marriage influence on government. It cites London papers the Manchester Guardian and Daily Herald warning against a King versus Cabinet campaign and street protests, while noting support from extreme factions. It discusses parliamentary succession law and dominal consent, and details public loyalty gestures toward the King at Fort Belvedere.
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Mrs Simpson May Cruise in Yacht
London reports Mrs Mary Simpson is said to be tired during a Cannes stay after being escorted from Lowe’s by Abon Brownlow. Her villa host Herman Rodgers notes she may remain four or five days. The piece traces rumors about her lineage, travel, and public image across British papers, with various comments from observers.
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Fire in West End Flats destroys upper story
A blaze last night gutted the upper story of a West End flat building, leaving the top floor uninhabitable and the lower floor damaged. The fire started near the upstairs area, likely from fuse wires in the shop, with many belongings saved and items valued around £100 lost. occupants Mr and Mrs Dinan and others are displaced while Mr Holborn and wife await a Saturday assessment.
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Fragmentary Report on King’s Home Consultations and Duchy Affairs
Disjointed notes describe consultations at King's Home and with Deanne at Port Betve about the Duchy of Cornwall and royal communications. Mentions include a televised broadcast, Baldwin’s anticipated statement, and a planned address about Sacrifice Day, with scattered references to ministers, officials, and a parliamentary timeline. The garbled text preserves names and probable events without clear sequence.
Maoris Accept King's Choice As Queen By Maori Custom
Maori chiefs proclaim Mrs Simpson as Queen under Maori custom following Edward Pringa of Wales ceremony. The event marks a traditional crowning at Palme Sion Peel monument with a ceremonial covenant and questions whether the king’s chosen wife can be queen of the Maoris.
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Do Not Imperil Empire in Royal Interview
Mrs. Simpson urged the King not to endanger the empire by revealing love for her. The London correspondent of the New York Journal quotes their last meeting, noting the King’s intention to avoid rash action and the pressure of abdication rumors. English papers weigh the impact on monarchy, empire, and Britain’s constitutional stability as public curiosity soars.
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No More Hors D'oeuvres in Germany Headline
In Berlin December 7 a quirky notice mentions Dr Ley leader of the Labour organization and remarks on changes to menus and social rituals. The fragment hints at upheaval or policy shifts affecting hospitality and social customs in the region.
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Sudden Illness of Sir H Gullett at Canberra
On the eve of a major Japanese trade settlement the Minister for Trade Tom Bennie Gullets fell suddenly ill in Canberra. Attended by a doctor, his condition is stated as not serious, though the strain of recent work has weighed on him.
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Low Interest Rate in USA Tacks Government Borrowing
December 1 in Washington reports a new low point in interest rates. The government must borrow about 11.8 billion dollars to fund existing obligations, with 231 million pounds noted as part of the total.
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Proposed Morganatic Marriage Dead in Cabinet Clash
The Courier-Mail reports a late Cabinet meeting ended with no decision on a proposed Morganatic marriage. No immediate clash with the King is expected, but no compromise is planned. The government pressures the King and Churchill, with public protests and newspaper coverage fueling debate.
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Courier-Mail
London
Madrid Bombing Report and Civil War Claims
Fragmented dispatches describe renewed bombing of Madrid with sporadic firing and reports of loyalist advances between Toledo, Aranjuez, and Guadalajara. A Paris demonstration criticized nonintervention policy as the Confederation's governor pledged unity, amid unrest across Spain.
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Locarno Agreement Reaches Yet Again in Flux
A distorted report suggests new Locarno Pact talks involve Germany and Britain, with hints of Soviet influence and shifting alignments. The piece notes German and French relations, Berlin reception, and potential pivots away from the United States amid tensions.
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Wand and headmaster press individuality of boys at Speech Day
Dr Wand agreed with Headmaster V Le Johnstone that a single uniform system should be despised. Both argued for developing each boy's talents through an extended curriculum at Southport School, encouraging theatre visits and broader studies to broaden education and save time in future activities.
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Price of Gold Reported in Markets
The day’s gold prices show the ounce at 94 dollars per fine ounce, with a later figure around 103 18, reflecting market fluctuations amid trading at Seattle and nearby centers.
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