Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia

08 Dec 1936

Page 11

We have 4,406,664 pages in West Virginia
Charleston Gazette December 8, 1936 Page 11 old newspaper archives

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1936

Page

11

First Divorce Cost Wallis Large Share of Fortune

Cholly Knickerbocker recalls Wallis Warfield Simpson’s two prior divorces and a vast family fortune tied to her uncle Solomon Warfield. The piece details Warfield’s 1927 will creating a trust for Wallis, the family wealth crash after the stock market fall, and Wallis’s social rise aided by Aunt Bessie and her New York connections.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Wally Cholly Knickerbocker U. S Wallis Simpson Edward VIII Wallis Thomases England Herr Wallis Solomon Davies Warfield Wallis Warfield Spencer Sol Davies Waters Warfield Ste Virginia Lieutiar Winfield Spencer Sal Davies Anna Emory Warfield Ufe Mr. Warfield Lieut Spencer Wills Waton Bessie M . Buchanan Merryman London George Burnett Meris District of Firth and Park Avenues Washington Baltimore New York Ernest Simpson Dorothea Parsons Arthur Webb Parsons West Side Dorothea East Side Lawrence Copley Thaw Central Park West Ernest Simpsons Simpson
Read with Free Trial

Wallis Simpson and Ernest Simpson Secret British Cabinet Plot

English history and royal intrigue unfold as Wallis Simpson and Ernest Simpson navigate marriage rumors in London and New York. The couple’s alleged bad timing sparks talk of a royal breach while Dorothea and others figure in the scandal. Simp son’s proposal shocks Wallis as they attempt reconciliation.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Ernest Simpson Wallis England Clara Ernest Dorothea Thethee Tien Sin Ang London Picad Wate
Read with Free Trial

Story of Wally Life in Friend Written Book Form

A friend writes a full authentic history of Edwita H. Wilson known as Mrs Simpton and later Wallis War, tracing her life from childhood through schooling, romance, marriage, war references, and travels. The book follows her as a modern Cinderella with photographs and widely read travel details.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Wally Friend Edwita H. Wilson Sem Wallis War Edward VII Eng
Read with Free Trial

Difficulty Arises in Selecting Jury in Slaying Case

Salem reports jurors in Hubbard and Daling case say they already formed opinions as Nicholas county brothers await trial. Only two veniremen chosen from a panel of 38 when court recessed amid absent defense counsel T Warren Mes. Earlier trial of the Dulings ended in a hung jury. Authorities say Deputy Sheriff Claren Semmons was shot after pursuing a liquor laden vehicle.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Salem Dec Hubbard Paul Daling Nicholas County Brothers Abr Fepce T. Warren Mes Dulings Claren Semmons Simmons
Read with Free Trial

Boy Dies in Fire From Sleeping With Lamp In Barn

In Beckley a fire burned eighteen year old Harry Plasters after he fell asleep in a hay loft while carrying a lamp. The blaze destroyed his uncle's barn at Epperly Ridge, about 22 miles from town. Dr. W W Hume acting coroner investigated and said a carbide lamp found near the body confirmed identity.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Beckley Harry Plasters W. W. Hume Epperly Ridge
Read with Free Trial

Also Mentioned on This Page

Will Virginia Court Dorothea Simpson St. Regis Plaza Ritz Carham Valso Than Simpson Alston Thi Wailissem Blue Midge Summit Monterey Teackle Wallace Warfield AP Photn Tappan Gas Range Feornal Exau Tappan Stove Co Walker Home Furnishers, Inc Virginia St. E Malfiens Carters Wesley Grant Wolfe Charleston J Seta Svec KS Capitol Galperin Music Ca Stor's Clothes West Virginia Pety Intorest That Star’s The Star Clothing CO Burtone Uae Loyer Ruggist
Read Page with Free Trial
Search Courier

Search the Charleston Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Start for Free

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Charleston Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Advanced Search
Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication