New Monarch Not Glamorous Figure
A 1942 reminiscence portrays Bertie as the steady, self effacing second son of the royal family. Edward VII's energetic, public life contrasts with Bertie's backstage, obedient temperament. Anecdotes highlight Bertie's quiet service while Edward pursued globe spanning campaigns and headlines.
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New York
Briin
Duke York
Bertie
Till
Edward
Wilhelm
Doorn
Alfonso
Spain
Victoria
Windsor Castle
Bera
Edward VII
Grand-papa
Holder
Haskell Superintendent Returns From Meeting
Superintendent Russell M Kelley of Haskell Institute returned from Oklahoma City after a meeting of Indian school superintendents in Kansas Oklahoma and Indian education officials from Washington Various topics in Indian education were discussed including the social security law and its impact on aged blind and crippled children.
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Russell M. Kelley
Haskell Institute
Oklahoma City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Washington
Death notices and funerals across several towns
Mrs. Clara Longanecker, a former Lawrence resident, died in Pasadena. survived by brothers Porter and Ellis Bond of Lawrence and sons Clark and igonard. Mary Ann Lark, mother of Mrs. George Sparling, died in Alma Arkansas at 89. survived by seven sons and two daughters. Mrs. Louise G. Barnes, 718 Indiana, funeral Friday at 2 from Rumsey, burial Oak Hill. Mrs. Phoebe Godfrey, 65, Linwood, died in McCook Nebraska. funeral Saturday at Linwood Methodist, burial Linwood cemetery. eight daughters, five sons, three sisters, and a brother survive.
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Clara Longanecker
Pasadena
Calif
Lawrence
Porter
Ellis Bond
Clark and
Igonard Longanecker
Mary Ann Lark
George Sparling
Alma
Ark
Sparling
Journal-World Book Bindery
Louise G. Barnes
Indiana Street
Rumsey Funeral
R. A. Hunt
Oak Hill Cemetery
Phoebe Godfrey
Linwood
Frank Frakes
McCook
Nebr
Ella Sevier
Lecompton
Beulah Morhat
Martha Dunn
Kansas City
Anna Davie
Clathe
Nora Davis
Colorado
Alice Unger
Ottawa
Sarah Ellard
Alex
Frank Godfrey
William Godfrey
Cloquet
Minn
Jess Godfrey
John
A. Godfrey
Georgia
John Everley
Abdicating Edward eyes April betrothal outcome
Edward abdicates leaving potential for a special dukedom while awaiting Mrs Simpson's divorce final. King George VII is anticipated, with York choosing a reign name as ceremonies and proclamations unfold through London. Baldwin's speech frames the crisis and Attlee offers measured praise as the process moves forward.
Baldwin Tells of Talks With King
Full transcript notes Prime Minister Baldwin recounting talks with King, urging unity and swift action. He describes two anxieties about press criticisms and the monarchy’s integrity, the king's intention to marry Wallis Simpson, and cabinet discussions on possible constitutional changes to avoid division. He praises the king’s dignity and calls for keeping democracy intact.
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Baldwin
House of Lords
Mary
House of Commons
Wesleyan Choir to Sing Messiah Excerpts Sunday
The vested Wesleyan chorus of First Methodist Episcopal church, 70 voices under Dorothy Enlow Miller, will render 45 minutes of excerpts from Handel's Messiah during the regular morning worship at 10 50 Sunday December 13. Soloists Ellen Shafer Theo Ericsson with Anna Lee Hazen at piano and Max Hodges on organ. The entire service devoted to the music.
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Wesleyan Chorus
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Dorothy Enlow Miller
Ellen Shafer
Theo Ericsson
Anna Lee Hazen
Max Hodges
Test Your Knowledge Quick Quiz From Classifieds
A reader question set asks about US House seating, a condemser, cement material mortar, Osaka country, Navy enlistment rules, the oldest Greek Old Testament version, instalment purchase in contract law, waters around Sicily, Grinling Gibbons, and a banana-like tropical fruit. Also a dentist ad appears.
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U. S. House of Representatives
Osaka
United States Navy
Sicily
Grinling Gibbons
Tropics
Dr. Alexander
Ady
VOTE FOR A CHANGE At KU Athletic Questionnaires
Public interest rose in campus polls on athletic supervision, football coaching, and training table at Kansas University. Early results show 70 percent favor change in athletic direction, 67 percent want a new head coach, 77 percent support a training table, 30 percent would withdraw from the Big Six if needed, and 69 percent say a strong football team is essential.
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Altho
Literary Digest
K. U
Kansan
Resettlement Admin Won't Finance PCA Borrowers Without Request
regional headquaters announced a ruling that the Resettlement Administration will not provide loans to borrowers from the Production Credit Association unless explicitly requested by the PCA. CC L Harding of the local office stated the decision.
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Resettlement Administration
Production Credit Association
PCA
CC. L. Harding
Market News Chicago Wheat and Livestock Report Dec 19
Market report from Chicago outlines wheat climbing to 1.2925 a bushel on December delivery amid active demand for exports to importing countries. It notes Canadian wheat exports estimated at 500,000 bushels. Wheat, corn, and provisions futures fluctuated with mixed closes. interest open at 94,932,000 bushels. Kansas City livestock prices show steady to higher trends in hogs, cattle, and lambs with limited feed supply. Government bond closes listed. Kansas City and Chicago potato markets also recorded activity and steady demand.
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Chicago
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Der
API
USDA
Dec
Liu
Markets and farm reports across Kansas City and Chicago
Regional commodity notes from Kansas City and Chicago detail hay and grain prices, butterfat levels, poultry and hog values, and diverse wheat and corn quotations. The Day In Wall Street reports a sharp rally led by steels and copper after royal abdication news, with transfers near 2.35 million shares and prices firming late.
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Wall Street
New York
England
Edward
Thcre
Inter
Britain
Brchers
Optimistic domestic business news signals cautious recovery
Securities in London rose while the Paris market was unsettled. Outside U S governments, bonds rose and wheat fell in Chicago. Cotton strengthened as European currencies gained against the dollar. Major firms listed include U S Steel Bethlehem Republic Gulf States Steel and others. Merger talks between Motor Products and Bridges Manufacturing yielded no stock gains. Carrier shares eased but remained under scrutiny ahead of interstate commerce hearings on emergency freight rates. New York Central's 1858 earnings may be among the best since 1950.
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London
Parix
U. S
Chicago
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Republic
Gulf States Steel
Americar
Chrysler
General Motors
Deere
International Harvester
J. J Case
Anaconda
Kennecott
International Nickel
Dome Mines
Phelpa
Dodge
McIntyre
Porcupine
Westing
House
U. S. Rubber
Goodrich
Pullman
International
Hyadro-Electric
General Railway Signal
Southern Brailway
Great Northern
Loew's
Inter
National Paper and Power
U. S. Realty
Johns Manvile
Motor Products
Briges
New York Centrals
Card of Thanks for Albert H. Farnham
The Farnham family thanks friends and neighbors for their sympathy and floral offerings at Albert H. Farnham's bereavement.
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Albert H. Farnham
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Review OF British Crisis
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