May 10, 1923, Paris, Arkansas – In a shocking turn of events, the Board of Bishops for the Methodist Episcopal Church has refused to accept responsibility for the purported remarks of Bishop Edgar Blake, who sparked outrage in Moscow with his comments on the Soviet government of Russia.
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Key Facts
- State: Arkansas
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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