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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1936
Page
4
This piece discusses how Edward the Eighth's romance with a twice-divorced American woman tests the English monarchy. It notes Parliament's primacy, the state church's influence, and Britain's gradual modernisation while highlighting public upheaval over royal divorce and constitutional norms.
London society buzzed with unconfirmed reports that King Edward VIII plans to abdicate to wed Wallis Simpson after her divorce. The story shows the monarch’s clash with Canterbury and York archbishops who refused a royal invitation citing Mrs Simpson’s presence, signaling deep church-royal tension and potential pressure on the throne.
Fragmentary text shows a crowded scene with unclear names and phrases about prosperity and a person named Parker. Reading is hindered by damaged OCR, yielding few concrete facts or identifiable events.
In a long session Monday municipal court heard cases with City Attorney W S Atkins prosecuting his son Steve Atkins who faced assault and battery charges and was found not guilty. Several minors were referred to juvenile court for brand theft while six defendants pleaded guilty to drunkenness and were fined. Other fines and dismissals followed including gasoline theft and razor theft charges.
The Supreme Court refused to review three New Deal cases, upholding challenges to the Truth in Securities Act, portions of the National Industrial Recovery Act, and the 1935 emergency relief appropriation.
In Little Rock Governor Fu Drell scheduled Monday as the fourth quadruple execution since Arkansas adopted the electric chair. The date, November 6, marks the passing of Beverly White, Barlinder McCormick, Willie Smith and another Black man, all condemned for capital crimes. White, McCormick and Smith were sentenced for the robbery slaying of an elderly Drew County Black woman.
An Epworth Training Conference will run from Monday night at 7 30 oclock to Thursday night at First Methodist church. The subject A Methodist and His Church will be taught by Rev Edward Maris, pastor of Stamps Methodist church. Open to young people and adults. Rev Mr Harris, noted in Hoy, spoke here last summer and is a rising minister in the Little Rock Conference.
Texarkana 56 year old Jack Harp a local news dealer died Sunday after months of illness. He was born 1886 in Hot Springs County Arkansas moved to Hope later settled in Texarkana nine years ago. He belonged to First Baptist Church and formerly owned Harp News Agency. Surviving widow a daughter and three brothers. Funeral Monday at East Funeral Home with Rev W W Armstrong. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery. Active pallbearers named.
The Nashville Federated Women's club will visit Washington Arkansas to present a public program about the town's history on Wednesday October 21. The public program at the old State House is open. luncheon is restricted to invited guests with no public hotel accommodations.
Venice reports at least 25 dead after a powerful quake that struck Northeastern Italy and parts of Yugoslavia and Austria. Tremors caused extensive damage to homes, churches, and castles, with panic across Carnia Treviso and surrounding areas.
President Roosevelt returns to a 40 hour workday at the White House as he gears up for a campaign swing through New England. Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg denounces a Columbia broadcast disruption that cut off his remarks. The incident prompted officials to say recordings of Roosevelt's speeches were used to intersperse Vandenberg's comments. Strong entities include Roosevelt, Vandenberg, Columbia Broadcasting System, New England.
Nashville report mocks the seventh Duke of Leinster stranded in England unable to find an American heiress. The tale notes a lack of trades among impoverished royalty and hints at relocations or jobs as options. A Kansas City Livestock Show photo set shows grasshoppers drought and politics reducing fodder consumption.
The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed a seven year involuntary manslaughter sentence for Clyde Trammell a 25 year old Fort Smith salesman in the private party death of Mary Mahisr 15 The court found the testimony legally sufficient to support the verdict and the trial free from prejudicial error
Madrid government mobilized thousands of taxicabs to rush reinforcements as insurgent forces advanced toward the capital. Fascist commands claimed a strong force south of the city, with front lines near Casarrabuelos. The government massed militiamen and increased defense measures as the siege began.
The Associated Press reports New Orleans cot ton opened at 1993 and closed at DL91 2. Spot cotton finished steady with a drop of waree points, middling grade at 12.37.
Hiram Hembree, 35 year old Hope County farmer, waived preliminary hearing and was ordered held without bail for the fatal shooting near Hope Saturday. The motive remains a mystery as attorneys objected to the hearing. A large crowd watched as Hembree, uncommunicative, was returned to the county jail. The testimony centered on questions to the defendant, who dodged discussion and promised any statement only in circuit court.
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