King’s Wedding Unappreciated in British Straw Vote
International News Service reports a 1836 era mock straw poll in London showing mixed public sentiment toward the King’s marriage to Mrs Simpson. It captures varied voices from nurses, bus drivers, officers, debutantes, and former palace staff on private life versus public duties and potential impact on monarchy amidst political debate.
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International News Service
London
Ufee Populus
Warfisid Simpson
Will
Oppontais
Mos. Simpson
Walus
Maries
Lznde
Buckingham
Simpson
Roosevelt
England
United States
Diake
Civll
Edward
Airs Simpson
William Aunson
Isborne
Walter Runciman
Boned of Trade
Runciman
Police Report of Widespread Thefts in City
Reports filed after multiple thefts from parked autos include items stolen such as 20 keys, a bag, a ticket, batteries, clothing, and a ring valued at various sums. Victims include Anita Shirley and Mrs. A Moore with losses cited at 316 West Marshak Street and other addresses, plus several local businesses and residents named in the notices.
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A. Moore
Menge
Anita Shirley
Weat Marshak Street
L. Ramet
C. Aj
H. C. Riadner
Rebels planning to attack Barcelona amid arms traffic rumors
Lisbon reports Spanish insurgents plot an attack on Barcelona citing alleged arms and matériel shipments. The Portuguese foreign ministry warns foreign ships to avoid the eastern coast. The incident ties to broader foreign interference claims and parliamentary questioning over restricted reading in the press.
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Barcelona
Lisbon
Portugal
Syaln Hay
Eastaen
Life of Simpson Amid London Social Rounds
London society notes portray Aldrich Bimperti and ex officer Simpson as active in city life. Simpson attends ship broker offices and Guards club events, golf and theater outings, while maintaining ties with old friends and admiring letters from unseen fans. Helen Wood earns recognition as a rising screen talent from Hollywood.
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London
Aldrich Bimperti
Vorcea
King Edwards
Altémion
Bill Yas
Guards’ Club
Belves
Wallis
United States
England
Helen Wood
Twentieth Century-Fox Studios
The
Press Photographers Association of Hollywood
King Edward Seeks Talk With Veteran During Welsh Tour
In Wales on a tour of poverty areas, King Edward's bodyguard seized a middle-aged ex-soldier who reached for the monarch. The royal party continued the inspection as Thompson rejoined the cheering crowd. A veteran, J. Dalton, spoke of meager wages and long hours, prompting the king to comment on the tough living while noting sympathy for Welsh workers.
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Bovertor
Wales
Eaward
Noy
France
Constitution Hill
Edward
Netted Thompson
Jay
Thompson
J. Daleton
Dalton
T. A. Jones
Dinas
Morris
Clifford Baker
Deshrabille Seeks Aid as City Detective Alters Duty
A muddled report notes Detective Otto Leichmaann temporarily takes on a Bateriischer role while Ensign Olivares handles communications. Witnesses mention Evan Ashton and George Andrew McMahon amid unclear claims of a pistol involved during a military parade, with McMahon facing under a year’s sentence for alleged ties to a foreign plot.
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Deshrabille
Otto Leichmaann
Olivares
Houston
George Andrew McMahon
King Edward
Lande
Constitution Hil
McMdhin
Rebels Claim Reds Killed Prisoners in Lisbon
Rebels claim in Lisbon that Reds killed prisoners as government troops suffer heavy losses near Madrid. Reports say nine thousand troops have been wounded or drawn from the front since fighting began in Madrid's vicinity. A Cadiz radio station reported conditions from the front lines.
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Lisbon
INS
Spane
Ant Lettists
Pris
Jonere
Brion
Loyntiele
Madrid
Dass Apa
Tele
Cadiz
Love slaying or accidental death in Gouverneur Morris case
Los Angeles November 18. Court action planned to exhume the body of 22 year old Reid Russell, friend of Gouverneur Morris. Captain Glyde Plummer cites clues and doubts suicide, cites possible love slaying, notes missing shell and unknown caliber gun, investigation requested by Mrs Victoria Russell as autopsy and evidence reviewed by officials.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Rott Russell
Glyde Phitemer
Gouverneur Morris
Reid
Morris
Manehatin Beach
Theme
Phinmer
Istreit
Plummer
Sunt Howard
Crossman
Russell
Wes
Rusell
Victoria Aussell
VFW Conference Set in Dallas For Fourteenth District
A Texas VFW conference for the fourteenth councilmanic district will be held in Dallas Sunday with Max C. Wals of San Antonio serving as department commander and national council member presiding. The meeting aims to coordinate activities and discuss district programs under Wals leadership.
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Maury Maverick
Bexar Countty
Albert C. McDavid
Texas State Anciory
San Antonio
Maverick
Councilmante
the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Dallas
Max C. Wals
Texas
Dejsartment Commante
National” Council of Bbe
Wale
Fragments Describe Pistol Threat and Tragedy
Reading shows a report of a pistol pressed to Russell's head and mentions Gouverneur Mortis and his wife who reported the man’s depressed mood after a job loss and death threats. A friend’s teaching setting is noted as the scene where the tragedy unfolded.
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Russell
Gouverneur Mortis
Rose Bushes 53 Varieties at 31.80 per dozen
Advertisement notes rose bushes offered in 53 varieties with two year guarantees. Price listed as 31.80 per dozen with prepaid hundred, though garbled text obscures vendor details.
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RCA
National Radio Service
Garfiela
Esport
Otestapher
Coronado
Wallis Simpson
Edward As
Mra
E. Winfield Spancer
Newa Photw
Lay Goodale Bigelow
Fashionable
Rh Tn
Ben
Runelman
Kith
Tnelman
House of Commons
Cift
Wan
Evan Ashton
Edward Sot
Chaudron
Kidtex and Suedes
Teid Whence
Elizabeth Ann Sehlerer
San
Antonin
Magstine
Joslin
V.F.W
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