Abdication Sets Edward’s Brother Up As King to Be
In London on December 10 1936 Edward signed the abdication, passing the crown to his brother Bertie the Duke of York who becomes the new king. The ceremony follows a day of rapid moves from Fort Belvedere to Windsor and back to London as the royal family faces a historic turnover. The new queen, Wallis Warfield Simpson, is expected not to be stylish as she enters royal life.
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Edward Renounces Throne for Love in Abdication
Edward renounced the throne of the British Empire in a bid to wed Wallis Warfield Simpson. David Windsor—now the Duke of York—prepared to assume the duties of monarchy as Parliament and Edward's abdication take effect. The broadcast from Howard will declare his status as a simple citizen. The crisis sparks debate on monarchy with voices in Parliament criticizing the institution while economists warn of broader harm to the nation and empire.
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Free help wanted ads offered by Daily American
In December the Daily American will run a free employment advertisement for job seekers and provide six free insertions to employers seeking workers.
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Crowd mob York's car as Duke returns home
London crowds mobbed the duke of York after a farewell dinner with the king. The car struggled to pass through the enthusiastic throng and the duke, leaving Buckingham Palace, had difficulty reaching his Piccadilly Circus residence.
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Mencken urges Edward VIII to Hollywood or Washington
Baltimore writer H L Mencken comments on Edward VIII after his abdication saying the former king should go to Hollywood and, if unsuccessful, Washington to join the cabinet. He calls Edward an idiot for renouncing the throne for Wallis Warfield Simpson.
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Baldwin Shown as Master of Adroitness in Abdication Crisis
Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin stands at the peak of his public life as MPs hail his handling of King Edward VIII abdication matters. Talk of retirement and Chamberlain succession swirls, but Baldwin earns bipartisan praise for his steady, statesmanlike leadership amid the royal crisis.
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Germans React To Edward abdication and Frau Simpson
Berlin dispatch reports puzzled Germans seizing King Edward extras and asking who is Frau Ernsto Simpson while noting abdication headlines. The papers mention the king’s desire to wed Simpson and the crisis, with official commentary praising abdication reasons and Britain’s governance.
New King Served in Battle of Jutland
The new king of England faced danger in the Battle of Jutland aboard the Collingwood, serving as a fore turret officer under Admiral Jellio.
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Irish Move to Abolish King Link in Irish Free State
Dublin reports say the Irish Free State plans to sever its direct crown connection by amending the constitution to remove the king as head of state and vest executive power in the Dail and Irish cabinet. The Dial Eireann would also revise links with Australia Canada New Zealand Great Britain and South Africa while accepting King Edward's abdication as king of Ireland.
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Edward Will Not Join Wallis Simpson in Riviera Refuge
Riviera dispatch reports Wallis Warfield Simpson awaiting Edward VIII who has renounced the throne to marry her. She remains in seclusion at Lou Viet Villa in Cannes while British officials and Scotland Yard monitor the scene. Her plans unclear, she intends to stay through Christmas as Edward’s future moves remain undisclosed.
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Edward May To Buy Danish Castle Report
Unconfirmed London report states Edward of England may purchase a castle near Copenhagen owned by Princess Erik. Aircraft crew waited at Hendon to move him, with naval options from Southampton possible.
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Wild dash ends in double tragedy on Liberty Tubes
In Pittsburgh a car pursuit ended with a crash on West Liberty Avenue killing Alice McGann 43 and George McKee 35 while injuring Fire Captain Battis J. Carroll and Katherine Burke. The vehicle, borrowed after leaving a party, outpaced a patrolman and swerved thrice into walls.
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Edward Free To Marry At Will
London reports King Edward will be free to wed Mrs Wallis Simpson once Parliament ratifies the abdication bill. The act exempts the king and his descendants from the 1772 marriage act requiring royal consent.
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Edward Windsor Abdication Sparks Pension Question
London dec 10 the future income of Edward Windsor was a question mark today The abdication details remain unannounced but it is generally believed he will have ample means from various sources He was expected to retain at least part of the half million dollar annual income from the duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall but the phrase Demise of the Crown suggests this may be impossible The closest parallel is the transfer of lands when the Stuarts were replaced by the Hanoverians
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Harrisburg Christmas Holiday Closures Announced by Governor
Governor Earle orders all state departments to close December 24 to 28 for Christmas holidays and on New Year’s day as part of statewide observance.
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Bellevue School Board member sues to halt $600000 high school plan
James H. Campbell, Bellevue school board member, filed a taxpayer suit to stop the proposed $600,000 high school building. The PWA offered $270,000 toward the project if construction starts next month.
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Edward’s Swan Song On Air
King Edward plans a royal broadcast over BBC facilities to the British empire tomorrow night. The time is tentatively set for 10 p.m. London time, with the monarch to speak as a private subject after he ceases to be king. In the United States NBC and CBS will carry the message at 5 p.m. EST.
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Reactions Across Empire To Edward VIII Abdication
Worldwide response to Edward VIII abdication shows restrained celebrations and sorrowful acceptance. Across colonies and nations, officials and crowds mark the moment, while loyalty to the throne shifts to the Duke of York as George VI.
Wagner Murder Jury Locked Up For Night
Greensburg reports Judge Keenan ordered the Wagner murder jury kept overnight after seven hours of deliberation without reaching a verdict in the case of Kenneth Wagner. The state accuses him of forcing a housemaid to poison his 14 day old child.
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Edward VIII Abdicates Throne for Love Wallis Simpson
Edward VIII declares in a personal abdication that he renounces the throne to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson. The throne passes to the Duke of York, who becomes King George VI, as Parliament prepares swift legislation and a radio address is announced for Friday night.
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Tuberculosis Work Highlighted By Dr Smith
The article praises Dr Smith for tuberculosis research showing germs in beings and distinct tubercle species. It notes both types affect humans and animals and mentions protection steps for babies and children amid ongoing progress.
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