NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO : 11 June 1924

11 JUNE 1924

Following a hostile vote against the new French Government led by Frédéric François-Marsal, President Alexandre Millerand announced his resignation.

The Presbyterian General Assembly of Canada voted by an overwhelming majority in favour of the Bill providing for the union of the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational churches in Canada.

Following a rumour that the Sikhs intended to sacrifice 150 children, there were riotous scenes in Calcutta. Six deaths were reported, together with the burning in the streets of taxi-cabs belonging to Sikh drivers, many of whom sought police protection.

DC Thomson, the son of an Edinburgh doctor, was adopted as the prospective Liberal candidate for South Edinburgh.