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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1923
Page
1
George Baldwin is named as Britain s new prime minister amid a turbulent political period. The article notes his brief time in power and frames his leadership as one of the shortest among British statesmen.
May 22 report says Stanley Baldwin accepted the premiership from King George. The Labor Party pressures Curzon as a peer prime minister risks a constitutional crisis with Lords representation lacking in the Commons. Labor warns a peer premier could trigger dissolution of Parliament.
Tendon May 22 The British king offered the premiership to Stanley Baldwin, new Labour moves rising in politics as the smooth transfer follows constitutional practice. Lord Hamfordham coordinated consultations and Baldwin accepted, marking a calm change in the nation’s leadership.
Denver May 122 general fair conditions with scattered showers in the north portion possible Wednesday and Thursday fair. Arizona fair Wednesday Thursday with slight temperatures changes. End of 24 hours weather at 6 pm yesterday shows humidity around 14 percent. Winds light with clouds noted and low fog potential.
A tornado struck Kiowa County Kansas at 6 oclock injuring six people and destroying about 14 homes. The storm passed through the southern part of the town and damaged utilities. Several residents including Mare Hopkins and three children lost their home in the path of the storm.
In New York on May 22 the unveiling of a bust of Abraham Lincoln at New York University hall of fame drew praise from Jules Jueserand, France's ambassador, who lauded Lincoln's humble origins and leadership. The speech highlighted Lincoln's honesty, courage, and role guiding the republic through civil war.
A report notes defeat of a proposal to withhold funds from schools over teaching evolutionary theory. The item reflects opposition within church circles and the broader educational funding debate.
William Jennings Bryan faced defeat as the Presbyterian General Assembly backed John Willis Baer's substitute to withhold approval from schools teaching evolutionary theory on church lands. The bitter debate pitted Bryan against Baer with personal exchanges as lay leaders argued over modern science versus faith. Baer chairs the education committee which had rejected Bryan's resolution.
The newly formed Albuquerque Lions Club held its first noon meeting at the YMCA with charter membership set at 25. Officers include J. Warner president and H. E. Livingston first vice president. The group plans weekly Tuesday luncheons and committee work to support the Chamber of Commerce and community service. A code of ethics is printed for members.
Bisbee May 22 Four men were killed today when three mixing houses at the Apache Powder plant at Curtis Arizona blew up One man was injured The blast apparently originated in a pipeline conveying nitroglycerine to the mixing houses The main nitro glycerine tank did not explode Witnesses felt the explosion shook nearby towns and doctors were rushed to Curtis from St David and Henson The plant offices and laboratories were undamaged and four men were working in the two destroyed houses with two others leaving shortly before the blast
Buste af Abraham Lincoln Ralph Waldo Emerson Henry Ward Beecher Alexander Viamilles Ulysses Grant Robert E Lee and Frances Elizabeth Willard were unveiled at NYU Hall of Fame to reach 332 busts. Ceremonies concluded with a procession and addresses by officials including Jules Jusserand.
Chillicothe May 22 a Negro suspect in the High Russell Citizens Trust bank heist was shot four times by Patrolman Dan Garrett in a running duel. Garrett wounded in the left shoulder. About $2000 in bills found on the dead man identified by pockets cards as W C Stewart 130 West Jackson Phenix Ariz. The two robbers yielded around $40000 and police believe they divided the loot before their separation.
At Lausanne the Near East peace conference made no progress on Turko Greek reparations. Venizelos met with leaders, calling the stalemate a mystery. Ismet Pasha remains under police guard amid assassination fears. naval redeployment rumors stirred Turkish Greek tension.
Special to The Journal Santa Fe May 22 two cases of smallpox have appeared among the Navajo Indians on the reservation in northwestern New Mexico according to reports to the public health bureau and the government chief medical agency at Shiprock has been notified.
Reno authorities issued a warrant for Margaret Baldwin a 70 year old blind University of Nevada student accused of passing fictitious checks. Officials noted she favored silks and beauty parlors and that prosecutions were delayed as merchants hesitated to prosecute a blind woman.
Norfolk dispatch notes the coast guard cutter Mascoutin sailing to join the Manning and guard a rum-running area 14 miles east of the Virginia capes. The Manning has patrolled the coast with the runners since Sunday night as authorities clamp down on illicit traffic.
New York May 22 Jack Renault Canadian heavyweight champion scored a sixth round knockout of Joe Lohman Toledo Ohio after a closely contested bout Renault led most of the fight and secured the win in the fifth day news report.
Washington, May 22. President Harding, Speaker Gillett and Associate Justice Sanford joined the Washington Newspaper Golf Club for the opening of a new municipal golf course in Rock Creek Park. The event marked the third annual spring tournament of the correspondents with about a hundred players, including Harding who, as club member, finished high with a net score of 38.
Santa Fe May 22 District Judge Fr H Kran issued a perpetual injunction blocking County Assessor Alarid and the county commissioners from employing additional deputies in the assessor s office. The ruling stems from a test suit by the State Taxpayers association challenging the 1923 repeal of the 1921 law authorizing deputies. The suit notes the 1921 law granted 2400 dollars a year for extra deputies and the repeal took effect in March.
Clara Phillips jailed in Tegucigalpa for murder was moved early morning with heavy escort to Omoa castle 300 miles away on the Atlantic coast amid resistance. Attorneys including Zelaya and Valladares Nuñez seek her release. the government weighs extradition versus Honduran law. Carson, detained with Phillips, claims a plot against the Honduran government with links to New Orleans, Mexico, Guatemala and Tegucigalpa.
A blast in Chicago shaken awake two families and led to two arrests. Police say two men, Anthony Oliver and Samuel Elie, were found near the scene. a third suspect, Michael Boggs, was shot in the arm during a confrontation. Stephen Butera, grocer, reported extortion demands of 3000 dollars prior to the attack, which was linked to black handers. The targeted building suffered limited damage.
The cabinet devoted its entire session to the Chinese question. Secretary Hughes seeks recommendations from Schurman and awaits approval of his proposed action.
Washington reports the cabinet focusing on the captives' safety as Secretary Hughes seeks guidance from Minister Schurman in Pekin. The White House asserts full faith in Schulman and contemplates possible direct negotiations or aid to free the prisoners, with funds if needed and later recoupment from China.
May 22 Chicago reports every apartment in the city contains at least one person involved with the liquor trade. The Daily News claims liquor is the nation's largest business in cash flow and reach, noting numerous outlets beyond bars and stores. It cites 25,600 smugglers operating along the Detroit River corridor moving around 190000 gallons daily.
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