Wallis Simpson divorce absolute opens Windsor bid
Wallis Simpson was granted an absolute decree of divorce in London and Edward Duke of Windsor hurried from Austria to visit his fiancée at the Chateau de Cande near Tours France. The decree nisi had been in force since October 27. The date of the royal wedding was not announced but expected in late May. Edward wished to avoid disrupting the coronation.
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London Prepares for Coronation Amid Eager Crowds
London gears up for the coronation as travelers from around the world converge. Diplomats test knee breeches, peers polish coronets, parade seat owners slash prices, and hotel and business sectors expect a profitable surge. A London bus strike disrupts traffic as visitors and residents find alternative transport.
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Senate Committee Opposes Supreme Court Bill Increases Opposition
The Senate judiciary committee appears set to report the President's Supreme Court bill unfavorably as 10 members oppose and 8 support. Three Democrats J C Q Mahoney Pat McCarren Carl Hatch joined opponents while others vote with administration. Voting on the bill and amendments begins May 18. President Roosevelt boat trip to Gulf of Mexico follows economy debates and tax concerns.
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Hamilton Fish Seeks to Curb Gold Policy in New Deal
Rep. Hamilton Fish of New York attacks the administration gold policy at 35 dollars an ounce and introduces a resolution to limit Treasury purchases to 25 dollars. He contends the policy profits foreign powers and likens it to the Mississippi bubble, while offering thoughts on budget cuts and the broader fiscal scene in Washington.
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William Gillette Passes Away Veteran Actor
William Gillette, famed stage actor renowned for Sherlock Holmes portrayal, dies leaving a legacy in American theater. The veteran performer, whose career spanned decades, was celebrated for his distinctive screen and stage presence and contributions to dramatic arts.
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M. Gillette
Sherlock Holmes
Quilt Block Pattern 5724 Offers 9 Inch Squares
Advertisement invites crafters to obtain sewing pattern 5724 for appliqué blocks nine inches square. Includes block chart, cutting and finishing diagrams, yardage guide, bed size layouts, and patch placement tips. Pattern costs 15 cents sent to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. New York.
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Little Red Schoolhouses Across the Nation
The Literary Digest notes 138,542 one room schools dotting the countryside forming 57 percent of American school buildings and teaching the three R's as the core of simple traditional education.
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Why Laxatives Fail In Stubborn Constipation
A vintage health ad claims laxatives take too long and cause gas, indigestion, and sleepless nights. It promotes Adlerika a liquid compound with seven ingredients that allegedly cleanses both stomach and bowels within two hours. The ad cites 35 years of doctor and druggist recommendations and urges use before breakfast or bedtime.
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That's Respect Opinion Variation Prompts Reflection
A speaker argues a man may hold opinions different from ours if he spends time thinking about us. The remark emphasizes intellectual independence and mutual understanding in public discourse.
Quotations on Sacrifice and Improvement
A fragmentary collection of quotes notes the power and joy of sacrifice, urging resilience against failure and praising village improvement. Quoted voices include Dr. F. L. Watkinson and Mary Pickford, with stray garbled phrases about permanent amenity and progress.
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