Baldwin Says No Announcement To Commons Yet
London December 9 Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin told the anxious House of Commons that King Edward and government still hesitate over whether the king will marry Mrs Wallis Simpson and risk his throne. He hopes to make a statement tomorrow after more talks at Fort Belvedere. Simpson, abroad with her lawyers, said she signed no documents.
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House of Commons
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Harrisville Biennial Election Brings GOP Mayoral Victory
In Harrisville on December 9 Sherman Hill died after being struck by a car driven by Howard Maine. Maine was held on a manslaughter technical charge as investigation continued. Earlier, Kennard E. Goldsmith, Republican, defeated Mayor Robert Marvin 3012 to 2442 in a city election witnessing GOP gains on council and boards.
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Robert Marvin
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S. F. Griffin
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Roland A. Sukeforth
Mary C. Dondero
Whitman
Brown
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Board OF Street Commissioners Call
Tyreee
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Loughlin
Deee
Atwell
Cranin
Pickering
Board OF Education
Katherine Woods
William O. Flanagan
Pearl S. Gray
Maj
Chauncey B. Hoyt
Ralph G. McCarthy
John E. Seybolt
Gladys G. Warren
Harrisville
Sherman Hill
Howard Maine
Hill
Peterborough
William Davis
Keene
Maine
Gale French
Harry Pittman
French
Arthur Olson
Goldsmith
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John J. Leary
Board of Street Commissioners
James E. Whalley
Joseph H. Morrill
Board of Appraisers
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Douglas E. Dismukes
S. F. A. Pickering
Wyman P. Boynton
Thomas J. Downs
Charles T. Durell
Robert M. Herrick
Herrick
Edgar A. Blanchard
John J. Leary, Jr
Frederick Schlegel
John Burkhardt
Supply Base Devastated by Government Planes in Madrid
In Madrid on December 9 government bombers attacked the Fascist front along Casa del Campo and destroyed the insurgent supply base at Campamento. Twenty three insurgent planes countered with heavy strikes on Barajas airport and government positions near the Manzanares river. Socialist batteries bombarded the Fascist lines as authorities expressed concern over Franco's strategy and prepared for a potential major assault. All militia leaves were canceled and troops ordered to report to commands. Government forces concentrated around Madrid awaiting a possible big push.
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Associated Press
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Campamento
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Manzanares
Mayor-elect Goldsmith thanks voters in Portsmouth
Kennard E. Goldsmith voices gratitude to supporters and pledges to raise civic standards and aid those in need during the next two years in Portsmouth. He thanks all who contributed to the campaign and promises faithful service and cooperation with the new city government.
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Portsmouth
Kennard E. Goldsmith
Cabinet Crisis Reported Over Japanese German Pact
Tokyo reports a cabinet crisis following the Japan Germany agreement. Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita submitted his resignation to Premier Ki Hirota, with other ministers considering mass resignations if it is accepted. The move follows criticism of the anti communist alliance with Germany and Russia's refusal to renew the Russo Japan fishing accord.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Miyako
Hachiro Arita
Koki Hirota
Arita
Aritas
Germany
Russia
Dover Fur Coat Heist Totals 700 Dollars
Intruders broke into a Dover shop on Tuesday morning and stole 11 fur coats valued at 700 dollars. Owner Helen Wiggin Emery reported the entry after 8:30 a.m. and said four coats were high value with seven lesser fur trims taken. Police noted the back entrance appeared to be secured from inside, suggesting a key access. Another building resident said the front door was locked when he arrived. The incident followed a Woolworth store break earlier that day.
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Helen Wiggin Emery
Central Avenue
Morrill Block
Andrew H. McDaniel
McDaniel
William Reed
Japanese Privy Council Criticizes Foreign Policy
Tokyo reports the Privy Council publicly voices displeasure with Japan’s foreign policy. Premier Hirota and Foreign Minister Arita confront council members as critics demand a grave decision, signaling possible cabinet resignation. Observers note the non committal cabinet response.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Rails Lead in Market Advance
New York stock market opened higher with rail stocks leading the advance. Bonds were mixed while issues like Santa Fe Union Pacific New York Central Southern Pacific U S Smelting Goodyear and Chrysler rose. U S Steel Bethlehem General Motors American Telephone Consolidated Edison Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Case General Electric and Dupont lagged.
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Santa Fe
Union Pacific
N. Y. Central
Southern Pacific
U.S. Smelting
Goodyear
Chrysler
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem
General Motors
American Telephone
Consolidated Edison
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
Case
General Electric
Dupont
Mrs. E. B. Austin Announces Winnifred Emery Winsome Marriage
Mrs. E. B. Austin announces the marriage of her daughter Winnifred Emery to Fred Fuller Jr of Kittery.
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E. B. Austin
Winnifred Emery
Fred Fuller, Jr
Kittery
Fourteen Die as Air Liners Crashes in Fog
A passenger plane plunged into heavy fog near Purley, killing fourteen including Adm Arvid Lindman and ex Swedish secretary of state. two crew also perished while no Americans were aboard. The crash tore roofs from houses, felled a tree, and the aircraft embedded at the scene. Travel to Lassen volcanic National Park rose 47 percent in 1935.
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Purley
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