Baldwin Loot Thru A Vote Ut No Confidence
Premier Stanley Baldwin resigned after the House of Commons passed a no confidence vote 328 to 256. J R M MacDonald to form a Labour government amid widespread labor strikes and national upheaval.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1924
Page
1
Premier Stanley Baldwin resigned after the House of Commons passed a no confidence vote 328 to 256. J R M MacDonald to form a Labour government amid widespread labor strikes and national upheaval.
Senator Underwood, candidate for the Democratic nomination, urged defeating the bonus bill and a broad tax reduction at a Cleveland chamber event. He warned that passing the bonus would burden taxpayers and hinder prosperity, without offering a concrete tax plan. He urged strict enforcement of law and order and businesslike governance.
Five choice calves from Athens County were part of a cooperative shipment by the Pittsburgh Producers' company. They topped the market at 16.50 per hundredweight, a 50 cent premium, likely the highest price in Pittsburgh since the livestock decline. One farmer earned 80.23 after deductions from the shipment of 42 calves totaling 721 local stock raisers.
Ward W Bok proposed to the Senate Investigation Committee that all 22 164 contest plans be turned over for selection of the best. He would pay the winning designer 100 000 dollars, matching his earlier offer, in a bid tied to his 160 000 peace plan project.
Official word from Moscow reports Vladimir Lenin dead at his country estate after heart weakness. Flags at half mast rise across government buildings. Funeral plans for Saturday set as leadership consolidation appears with Zinoviev Stalin and Kamenev effectively in power.
Canton notes a blaze at the Boyer company printing plant before 1 AM causes about 100000 dollars in losses. Origin of the fire remains unknown.
William H Vanderbilt heir to about $20 million works as an office boy in Boston earning $8 a week. He finds the salary insufficient to cover expenses and contemplates leaving the brokerage business.
The Nelsonville Ku Klux Klan faction, an unchartered body in Athens County Ohio, resolves to withdraw from state and national Klan leadership over claims of mismanagement and failure to charter their group, citing distrust of leadership and demand for fair elections and independence.
A Columbus officer, who wore a soldier disguise to buy liquor from Heard, arrested him after Heard produced a half pint bottle. Heard was arraigned and the case dismissed when the bottle proved to be water. The officer warned he faces jail and a fine for unlawful uniform wear and plans to wear civilian clothes next time.
Two airtight death cells are under construction at Carson City for the first U S lethal gas execution. Gee Jon and Hugh Sing, convicted of murder, are to die by hydro cyanic gas on a date to be set. The process involves gas from cylinders, five guards, and a potential alternative of compressed air.
A statement orders multiple copies to reach National and State headquarters the Search Light and Col W J Simmons so that Klansmen nationwide know they will fearlessly fight for the right.
Nicolai Lenine founder of the Soviet government and leading communist figure dies at age 53 after two years of heart trouble and paralysis. He wielded dictatorial power behind the Moscow regime established November 1917, with authority surpassing that of the czars.
Mrs J Ramsay MacDonald visited the official residence at 10 Downing Street this afternoon to view the new home. Mrs Baldwin the retiring prime minister’s wife showed her around and welcomed the transfer saying they are all prepared to go and she hopes Mrs MacDonald will like it.
Arch Rooseveldt and G D Walberg, longtime Sinclair aides, resign over alleged corruption in the Teapot Dome leases. The Senate Public Lands Committee hears startling stories as the Justice Department opens its own probe. Roosevelt and Walberg face questions about money and ranch improvements amid calls to cancel leases.
Cleveland reports federal officials pursue three Philadelphia suspects in a large scale liquor smuggling ring aiming to flood northern Ohio with Scotch and grain alcohol. Warrants are pending for Josh Clark Edward Doyle and Michael Kane. Martin and Jack Millis testified for the government at a commissioner hearing. Hyman once housed liquor in his tire shop rear and claimed immunity as a sworn deputy sheriff, a badge later removed by Sheriff Stannard.
Messenger staffer follows Prometheus repair ship now with seven other U S war vessels in Vera Cruz waters. Mack Sauer links Wartime Prometheus to his career, sharing tales of the vessel repairing everything from a pair of binnacles to a superdreadnought.
In Los Angeles on January 22 Justice Hanby ordered an investigation of Edith Burns the ill witness in the preliminary hearing of Rex A Greer chauffeur for Mabel Normand. He sent an officer to her home to verify her condition and summoned her physician to testify in court.
A group advocating weight loss methods claims success this winter amid growing public interest. Members say disciplined routines and social support drive results, while experts urge caution and personalized plans for lasting change.
Fred Mohrman was elected president of the Ashland County Fish and Game Club with W. C. Hauck as vice president George M. Roseborough as secretary and B. F. Zercher as treasurer.
Columbus Ohio January 22. Attorney General Crabbe urges a more rigid law enforcement policy after a Denton investigation into lax enforcement. He informed Governor Donahey that past efforts were insufficient to prevent crimes discussed by the Steubenville and Jefferson county authorities.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected at the annual meeting of the Athens County Granger Mutual Insurance company in the city hall Monday. W. bb. Bingman Coolville was named president J. A. Palmer Athens secretary treasurer M. M. Merrick Stewart J. N. MclLeod Marshfield and J. W. Lively Albany were named to the board. The annual meeting date was changed to the second Tuesday in June from the third Monday in January.
Police seek a female thief who robbed CG Waterman’s beauty shop taking about 490 dollars in cosmetics apparel and beauty tools. The suspect, a former Waterman employee, forced a padlock and entered after closing time.
Copies of the reorganization plan for receivers of the Bears and Nichola Can Ining Co were mailed to stockholders and creditors. W. E. Woolenweber of Wheeling, West Virginia represents merchandise creditors and James J. Hopkin of Cincinnati represents preferred stockholders.
Rear Admiral F C Billiard takes the helm as commandant succeeding Rear Admiral William E Reynolds. The new leader faces a major task directing the war on rum runners.
Dr James P Porter of Ohio University will address the Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday replacing Misa nog Morality who was to speak. Porters topic is She Four-Square Citizen and talks will be transmitted by radio.
A Creole chef blended old world culinary secrets with Indian influences and Mammy-era techniques to create a distinctive cuisine famed for flavor and economy. The bureau offers a free Creole recipe booklet featuring numerous excellent recipes for household feasts.
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