Edward May Abdicate to Marry Mrs Simpson Opens Scandal
London society pages debate the possible abdication of King Edward VIII in favor of his brother the Duke of York to wed Wallis Simpson. Reports claim Sandringham farms may be rented or sold to the Aga Khan while Princess Elizabeth could follow as heir. Court figures reportedly urged Edward to show discretion but he reportedly rebuffed.
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Nineteen Die as Ship Sinks in Lake Erie off Cleveland
The Canadian vessel Land Merchant foundered in a gale off Cleveland, killing nineteen people including a wife of the first mate. Seven men were rescued after eleven hours in life boats, with the captain among them. The loss also touched a nearby tragedy as another building collapse caused deaths and injuries in the region. Northern Italy endured tremors felt in Yugoslavia and Austria. A fire destroyed a place of worship in a Hindi area.
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Samuel Merwin Dies Suddenly a Novelist at 62
Samuel Merwin, notable American novelist of titles like Anthony the Absolute and The Passionate Pilgrim, died of a heart attack at the Players Club in New York. He was sixty-two, served as associate editor of Success magazine 1903 to 1909 and edited for two years thereafter.
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Dollar system tied to gold reserve under new stabilizing plan
Washington reports detail a currency stabilization framework backed by a $10.085 billion gold reserve. The United States will set the official gold price at $35 per fine ounce, with Britain France and the U.S. sharing funds and negotiating prices for bullion. French and British selling prices remain secret while U.S. price remains public, and Paris may adjust francs as the plan progresses.
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Old Men Still Useful Fista and Razor Blades
A brassy column notes mature age's value in public life with Supreme Court parallels and a look at longevity. It blends satire on youth, justice, and science with scattered world events from Britain to Italy, mentioning Hughes, Taft, and Haile Selassie amid curdled commentary on modern authority.
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Howon and Questions Digest Tips for Food and Fabric Care
A collection of kitchen and household tips. Adding bread crumbs to scrambled eggs improves flavor and yields extra servings. Gloves made of suede and chamois stiffen if not washed in tepid suds with a mild soap rinse. A vinegar trick turns sweet milk into sour milk in three minutes. Launder lace curtains by soaking in cold water with borax for an hour before washing in warm soap suds.
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