County Campaign Spending in Taylor County
The Taylor County executive committees and candidates disclosed funds for the November campaign. Republicans spent 1107.30 with 2031.50 on hand, including 1250 from the state committee. Democrats reported 1168.52 spent of 1210.00 available, listing multiple individual contributors. Neil L. Warder reported 198.31 spent as prosecuting attorney candidate. C.O. King, Republican candidate for county court, spent 30.02.
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Taylor County
Miss Pearlton
H.C. Compton
Republican State Committee
Brady Curry
Democratic Committee
Carl Curry
Luke B. Ross
Rose McGraw
Fred E. Gates
Paul E. Malone
Harry Weaver
William Hussion
Francis L.warder
Robert L. Ramsey
Wait W. Lambert
Maxine Hugnes
Charles Lively
Neil L. Warder
Socratic
Prosecutig
Taylor County Cash to Aid General Aid Program
Taylor County will receive 2350 dollars from the state to help cover general aid costs, an official from Welfare Director A W Garnett announced. The funds go to counties where 150 percent of the general fund is insufficient. Barbour County gets 3110 dollars for the same purpose. Police found 300 bottles of liquor in a car in Parkersburg and arrested Charles Taylor and A L Danworth on transportation charges, with Danworth also charged with speeding. Lewis Luckenbach, a steamship official, was ordered to pay 400 dollars a month as separate maintenance to his fourth wife, Mrs Glasius Luckenbach, who sought 1000 dollars a month for herself and their daughter Linda Louise.
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Taylor County
A. W. Garnett
Barbour County
Parkersburg
Charles Taylor
A. L. Danwth
Lor
San Francisco
Lewis Luckenbach
Glasius Luckenbach
Linda Louise
Abdication shocks empire as Edward VIII renounces throne
The article recounts Edward VIII signing abdication papers at Fort Belvedere amid a crisis that shook Britain and the empire. It describes Baldwin’s praise of the crown’s integrity, the royal successor preparations for George VI, and the somber parliamentary reception with crowd reaction and political maneuvers in Westminster. It notes Mrs. Simpson’s status and the immediate passage of legislation to implement the king’s wishes while the accession council begins formal steps.
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Commons
Mrs. Simpson
Edward
Aly
Fort Belvedere
Haggard
Duchy of Cornwall
Duke of Cornwall
Lou Viel
Cannes
Lord Brownlow
Clement R. Attlee
House of Lords
Labor Party
Queen Mary
Lord Halifax
Accession Council
Edward R. J's Final Will Statement Amid Royal Signatures
In December 1936 the document shows Edward R. J declaring his mind is made up after witnessing signatures by his three brothers, the Duke of York, the Duke of Kent, and others. He expresses belief that delaying further would harm the Crown and the happiness and prosperity of the royal household.
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Duke of York
England
Cote D'Azur
France
Edward VIII
York
Gloucester
Kent
London
Empire
Baldwin
Edward R. I
Task
Fitzroy
Edward
Edward R. J
Ming
Prine
Wales
King abdicates. coronation plans unchanged for May date
The abdication note states Edward renounces his titles while the coronation timetable remains May 12. A special dukedom for the former king is anticipated. Officials consider awaiting Mrs Simpson's decree on April 27 before any further steps. Unofficial reports mention St James Palace meetings with lords, privy council, and city leaders to approve proclamation.
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St. James’ Palace
Privy Council
Dominions
India
London
Edward
Delayed divorce from Ernest Aldrich seems near final assent
The record notes that the bride to be's marriage to Ernest Aldrich faced delays. Many believed the final decree would come soon, pending approval from the trial court and the king's prosecutor, with no additional accelerants announced at this time.
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Ernest Aldrich
Pra
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A. J. Spare
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