Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Wednesday, May 14, 1924. Pondering pacifism, charges of communism and executions.

The Methodist general conference committee meeting in Springfield, Massachusetts voted 76 to 37 to recommend to the conference that the church never again participate in the support of warfare of any kind.

The meeting was contentious in general, with charges of communism being levied against church leaders.


Former Constitutionalist general and supporter of the recent rebellion, Gen. Fortunato Maycottee was executed by firing squad at age 32.

A multiracial Legislative Council of Kenya met for the first time.

Last prior edition:

Tuesday, May 13, 1924. Conventions wrap up.

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