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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1936

Page

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Duke of York to Become Ruler in Brother's Stead

King Edward abdicates in favor of his brother, the Duke of York, after weeks of constitutional crisis. Parliament moves to enact the abdication swiftly, with Baldwin urging immediate action and the empire awaiting the succession plan and oath of allegiance. The abdication ends Edward VIII’s reign while the Duke of York prepares to assume George VI’s role.

Duke OF York Brother Associated Press London Edward of England Wallis Warfield Simpson Albert Frederick Arthur George George Vix Tramhig Exourbre Shiney Tanan Edward Vot Gloucester Kent Empire Baldwin Carmot Stanley Baldwin Privy Council House Commons Edward Motareh the Duke of York

Peters Found Insane in First Year Court

Jet Thorman Peters, 20, colored, found insane in first year’s court today and committed to the state hospital as criminal insane at Limsa. Judge N. B. sided his decision after testimony by hospital staff. Peters is charged with the murder of Mrs. Mary Prescott on Ninth Street in August. Medical witnesses testified Peters heard voices and showed signs of delusion. he will be observed until cured or until competency returns.

Jet Thorman Peters Yeas Court Limsa N. B Vive Vane Peters Mary Prescott Ninth Street Bushong

Indians claim Feller in contract dispute

The Cleveland Indians dispute the property of pitcher Red Feller and face commissioner Ken Landis over a contract transfer. The case centers on a three party claim involving the Cleveland club and the Western League. Landis reportedly rules on whether the club must pay 37,500 to settle the contract dispute.

Lind Cleveland York

Cleveland to Host Nationals Races Under New Contract

Cleveland will host the National Races for the next five years under a renewed contract with the National Association President L. q ae of The National Are Cleveland, Inc. said to.

Cleveland L. Q Ae Cluveland, Inc

Forest Ranger Burned in Home Furnace Explosion

T Dreshneh a 27 year old forest ranger at CCC Camp Shawnee No 1 of 28 Fifth Street suffered serious facial burns when a furnace exploded at his home Wednesday night. Eyelashes eyebrows were burned and hair singed as he tried to clear the coal with a poker. Coal gases ignited and flames burned his face. unclear if eyes were injured.

T. Dreshneh Ustreet CCC Shawnee No

Injunction Delays Ohio Mileage Payments

Ohio legislators face a delay as a taxpayer injunction halts $21,507 in untraveled mileage for 140 days. West Jefferson resident Arnett Harbage obtained the order from Common Pleas Judge Dee J. Randall after State Auditor Joseph T. Tracy refused to withhold payments. A hearing was scheduled before Judge Charles A. LeMarr, and attorney Agnes B. Dickinson said Talor Harbage may sue to force repayment of $8,587 already received for allegedly mythical mileage.

Columbus Rec Hocus-pacus Onios House of Representatives Arnett Harbage West Jefferson Jira Common Pleas Dee. J. Randall Joseph TC. Tracy Charles A. LeMra Agnes B. Dickinson Tiarbape Senate

Temperatures Report From Cheorver Sehurmans Day

Readable fragments show temperatures listed for Cheorver Sehurmans and nearby areas with values around 38 to 54 degrees. Mentions aged Inday and Maou with a 40 degree reading and a 30 degree minimum. Data appears ceremonial and inconsistent across lines.

Cheorver Sehurmans Tertae Aries Smutt Maximus Maou

Bailey Changes His Plea Admits Guilt

Reese Bailey, 20, captured by six men on a Jackson County farm, pleads guilty to federal counts. He is sentenced to two consecutive ten year terms and $3,000 fines, later reduced to remove fines after defense argument. the case involves gun charges and an escape pursuit by federal agents.

Associated Pross Columbus Reese Bailey Jackson County Bailey Kully Judie Mellwood Hawever G. D. Bailes Barnesvake Underwood

Edward VI Opens Modern Reign With Bold Breaks

London report details Edward VII as king choosing modern tempo and personal bachelor stance. He shatters tradition by planning marriage talk to parliament and abandons Sandringham timepieces for Greenwich standard. He becomes first English monarch to travel by plane and returns from London in standard rail coach.

Edward VI The Times London Edward Viel Great Britain Erpernn India Elizabeth Lonedon Sandving Ham

Pope Pius XI Relapses, Likely Due to Paralysis

The Vatican reports Pope Pius XI suffered a relapse today after being stricken last Saturday. Doctors say the 84 year old pontiff remains weak and may never walk again, likely spending his days in an arm chair. Visitors were barred from the papal bedside as the crisis persisted.

Associated Press Vatican Pius XI Holy Father

Ohio Governor asks assembly to reenact $66,100,000 tax plan

Governor M ain L. Dav urged the Ohio General Assembly to reenact immediately a 66.1 million tax program to remove financial uncertainty. The House planned to take up the tax today, with cigarette and liquor tax proposals ready for introduction.

Columbus Main L. Dav Ohio General Assembly House of

Simpson Refuses Comment On Edward Abdication Link

Mrs Wallace Warfield Simpson refuses to comment on King Edward’s abdication. A spokesman says there is no possibility the king will join her at a French villa or on the Riviera. The statement notes she plans to stay past Christmas and that Edwards plans remain unclear.

Mrs. Simpson Friend Edward Cannes France Wallis Warfield Simpson Lad Brownlow Eva Rogers Kleyenvd Low Viei Vila My. Rogers London Rogers Mr. Simpson Riviera

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