Coronation calm across England as Albert rises
The piece notes Edward's abdication and Albert's acceptance as king, predicting a stable course for England and a show of obstinate loyalty to the throne. It contrasts British steadfastness with American faith in liberal democracy and urges Americans to honor constitutional resilience alongside Britain. It also reports on Grafton’s Christmas economic optimism and Jolliffe's Store revival.
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Edward
Albert
England
United States
Great Britain
Pase Vuester
West Virginia mines show record October employment and output
State Mine Chief Rhinehart reports October employment at 110 461 with coal output of 11 570 264 tons, a near record for the industry. He predicts November jobs will rise as the mining sector fuels industrial prosperity in West Virginia, affecting a sixth of the population.
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Rhinehart
West Virginia
West
Grafton Celebrates One Of The Cheerful Christmas Seasons
Residents of Grafton report one of the most cheerful Christmas seasons in years with strong economic and social revival in the town. Local leaders say investment and community events boosted morale and outlook for the new year.
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Grafton
Spanish mediation dilemma narrows as unrest in Spain rises
In a muted shift after King Edward VIII’s abdication, Spanish turmoil returns to prominence. British and French mediators weighing a referendum on the Socialist-Fascist conflict face opposition from Spanish officials who deem foreign involvement risky. League officials expect no drastic steps that could threaten mediation efforts.
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Edward VIII
Great Britain
France
League of Nations
Abdication Bill Moves Through Commons For King’s Departure
The abdication bill is rushed through the House of Commons with near unanimous support as Prime Minister Baldwin pays tribute to the king. Ireland weighs removing the monarchy from the Free State charter while Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa act as autonomous units in the empire.
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Stanley Baldwin
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Irish Free State
Ireland
Eamon de Valera
House of Commons
House of Lords
Baldwin
Abdication of Edward VIII Follows Crown Drama
The House of Lords quickly enacted the abdication after a swift royal commission, as Edward VIII prepared to leave for the continent. Churchill and Archbishop of Canterbury visited the king, while Mrs. Simpson remained at Cannes. The pope remained ill and bedridden as the parish awaited future events.
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Will Thorne
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Canterbury
Mary
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Belvedere
France
Dover
Dunkirk
Simpson
Lou Vier
Edward VIII
Duke of York
Mrs Simpson and royal exile amid British affair
Mrs Simpson remains cheerful as rumors of a meeting with the king fade amid a palace mood of restraint. Lord Brownlow plans to leave London, while guards stay posted and crowds hold to the villa with no confirmation of further moves.
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France
Switzerland
Italy
Scotland Yard
Lord Brownlow
Baltimore
London
Ireland May Not Recognize King as Ireland Monarch
Reports say the Irish Free State will not act on King Edward's abdication until parliament enacts law. De Valera seeks to sever links with Britain and grant full executive power to the Irish cabinet and Dail. Sources indicate the Free State could recognize the monarchy as a symbol of cooperation while removing the king from the constitution, with a republic declaration unlikely.
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Dail
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Ireland
Duk Ireland
Public Divorce Proceedings In Taylor County West Virginia
Legal notices announce divorce suits in Taylor County West Virginia. Lloyd McDaniel seeks separation from Florence McDaniel and Edwin Victor Humphreys from Arrahwanna Humphreys. nonresidents must answer within one month of first publication. Both actions require publication in the Grafton Sentinel.
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Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Va
Lloyd McDaniel
Florence McDaniel
Grafton Sentinel
Frank M. Hollis, Jr
W. P. Samples
Arrahwanna
Virginia Humphreys
Edwin Victor Humphreys
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