Nevada Appeal at 150: Dec. 10, 1936: Albert I, Britain’s new king

Albert I, Britain’s new kingDecision of Edward VII to abdicate read to House of Commons late today; He quits the British Empire tomorrow foreverRoyal romance with American woman brings reign of less than a year to end after tilt with officers of the governmentLondon, Dec. 10 — (LP) — King Edward adhered to his custom of shattering British traditions in abdicating today. Never before in history has the British crown been discarded for the love of a woman. But precedent meant nothing to Edw