Fiery Cross, Volume 2, Number 44, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 August 1923 — Page 8
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THE FIERY CROSS Friday, August 31, 1923
Politicians in Ohio City Are Puzzled
when compared to the candidates who swept the city with a tremendous primary vote.
SPRINGFIELD, O., Aug. 27. Old line politicians here, who have been able to dope out political figures with exact nicety are now trying to fathom the upsetting of their predictions upon the primary election. They are, however, beginning to ad
mit against their will that the Klan vote had a lot to do with the "way the thing went." And this In spite of the fact that the Klan did not have a candidate upon- the primary ticket here. The announced anti-Klan candidates went down to defeat, wuil the Frolc aggregation, known to be unfriendly to the organization, did not even make a creditable showing
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ZANESVILLE, O., Aug. 28. The dying request of Mrs. Gertrude Frame, who passed on from this life on August 12, was that she be buried in her robe of the women of the Ku Klux Klan. Mrs. Frame left a large family and
is mourned not only by them but by a multitude of friends who miss her in many ways. She was laid to rest in Groenwood cemetery where women of her organization acted as pallbearers.
MLES NEWSPAPER EDITOR PLAYS FAIR; CORRECTS ERROR
APOLOGY FOR FLAG INSULT IS OFFERED (Continued from Page 1)
"Fiery Cross Is Justified Criticism of Article," Says Star-Sun
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(By Stuff Correspondent) N1LES, Mich., Aug. 27. The attitude of the editor of the Niles StarSun, In which his paper apologized for having printed a rumor which reflected upon the Ku Klux Klan, and which was in no way verified, is
received here with much satisfaction
by Klansmen. Members of the Ku Klux Klan, as well as all other fair-
minded persons, . have voiced com
mendation ' of the editor who so frankly admitted the mistake and
took steps to correct it. The attitude of the Niles Star-Sun is in pleasing contrast to that as-sumed-by many papers who wilfully and maliciously attack the members of the Klan, who are in reality, churchgoers, leading merchants and some of the staunchest citizens in the town or city in which the paper is
printed that slanders the members.
The Star-Sun's Attitude Following an excerpt printed from the Michigan edition of The Fiery Cross, which took exceptions to the c. 1..1
Witv Lily iMiew OLill-ouii iu'u iiauuitu
a rumor out of St. Joe, Michigan, the Star-Sun says : "As regards the above, The Daily Star-Sun is of opinion that an injustice was done-the Ku Klux Klan, which organization apparently
; had nothing to do with inspiring the ! gathering of a mob about the county I jail, where the prisoner was con- : fined. And, while it would seem only natural that members of the I Klan or any other organization would feel inclined to make an ex- ! ample of a wretch guilty of such a I crime as that above referred to, "The ; Fiery Cross" resents having the Ku
Klux Klan mentioned in suca a connection. No doubt, many outrages imputed to the Klun are the work of lawless bands not in any way identified with the Klan organization, and it. is not to be wondered at that the Klnn publication is quick to
i come to the defense of the order. In any event, 'The Fiery Cross' is justi- ( nod in its criticism of the story i above referred to, but there was no j intent upon the part of The Daily I Star-Sun to create a wrong inipresj sion, and hereafter such groundless
reiiuns win ue yiiiii uui ui Liiyse columns. "Justly Took Exception"
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It is easy to conceive of a practical joker or a person with an ulterior motive, ubing the telephone to convey a threat ot violence, representing himself to be a member of the Ku Kinx Klan. And it was ou such a telephonic communication that the story emanating from the county seal was based, and to which the Klan organ justly takes exception.
"Klansmen are to blame for carry
ing the flag and the Biblo into the
county jail." He evidently didn't realize that these men were prison
ers or the law. and conseauentlv
were required to do exactly as the officers of the law who had them in
custody, directed.
"While the patriotic societies have
accepted the chief's apology as sin
cere, the local chapter of the Knights of the Ku KluxKlan are not so cre
dulous- They intend to see that Justice is meted out to the officers who violated their oaths of office by making such an asinine arrest. The charges against Manager Mahoney, Chief O'Brien and Sergeant Norton will bo pressed, it is said. Indications are that steps may be taken through the state house to have them removed and competent men placed in their stead. Chief's Statement O'Brien's apology is as follows: "In ordering the arrest of Klans
men on the 6th day of July, 1923,
there was no intention on my part, or the part of the arresting officers,
to insult the flag and the Bible.
"But in view of the fact that the flag and Bible were taVen into the
county jail, and that the same has been deemed an insult by thirteen patriotic organizations, it is my wish to apologize on behalf of the police
force of the city of Springfield, Ohio, for any insult that might have been
I committed and also wishto assurs
the citizens of the city of Springfield that in the future, arrests of citizens, who are carrying the American flag and the Bible in their procession, that the American flag and the Holy Bible will be fully protected .from any insult whatsoever. R. E. O'Brien." To say the least, the above quoted
piece of "literature" is skillfully worded and in a large degree lets Chief O'Brien out of any blame. leaders Accept
.Representatives of the civic organizations issued the following statement in accepting the apology of Chief O'Brien: "In the event that the chief of po
lice and police department of the city of Springfield makes apology for any insult that might have been of-
fere-a to the American flag during the time of the arrests made July, 1923, wc, the undersigned patriotic organizations of the city of Springfield, Ohio, agree to withdraw all charges made by us on account of said arrests having been made." It is understood that when the seventy-two arrested Klansmen charged with "disorderly conduct"
for attending the funeral of a deceased brother, appear before Judge Golden C. Davis in police court tomorrow, they will be released. Some people here still believe that Chief O'Brien will follow out hiethreat to arrest every parading Klansman on September 8 when the state parade and Klonklave is held.
four Inches tall and ;weiged about ! 140 pound3. He had a round face, was sharp-spoken and looked like a foreigner. He was very dark. The other man was slim and rawboned. Had high cheek bones and had sandy complexion. The funeral of Sheriff Van Camp was attended by more than 3,000 persons and the floral offerings were most profuse. Among the most outstanding was a huge floral cross, emblematic of the fiery cross, which was presumably sent by the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, and a smaller cross which came from the Women's Organization.
VALPARAISO PLANS
MOVING FORWARD
(Continued from Page 1)
growing list, whetTSn edition to be known as the Illinois State Edition will come off the presses of The Fiery Cross. In each Instance the
state editions have been most warmly received in their respective stites and the Illinois edition will no doubt
be as warmly roceived in that state.
No words can as effectively por
tray the enthusiasm with which The Fiery Cross is received in the different states as the one fact that the
Ohio state edition has a circulation of 100,000, attained within the short
space of a very few months. In Ken
tucky and Michigan the editions are
receiving the same welcome Accorded
in Ohio and the circulation in these
states Is mounting with a rapidly-
mcreaslngly momentum.
of the best minds of the legal fraternity to iron them out. "While It had been hoped to com
plete the transactions In connection
with the university this week, and
wniie the Klan lawyers are search
ing for ways and means bv which
the program can legally be carried out, nevertheless an additional delay of one week was announced when the trustees' meeting called
ror Valparaiso university on Tues
day, was set forward to September
6, at which time it is honed to have
the entire affair in such shaDe that
public. announcement may be made
concerning the entire transaction. A Solution to Be Found
In deals of such magnitude it is
not uncommon that considerable
time ia taken in workina out its
problems. ' Ways and means of
financing that are within the bounds of the law and legally correct ia the
problem that now confronts Klan
attorneys. That a solution will be found is assured and the Knights of
tne Ku Klux Klan will become the
principal benefactors of Valparaiso
university along with plana as well
as according to the hopes of al!
Klansmen, is patiently awaited.
in the meantime, arrangements for next year are going forward and
Dr. H. M. Evans, president of Valparaiso university, is completing
plans for the season of 1923 and
1924; football schedules are being
arranged and other matters of Im
minent importance are being outlined and given consideration.
Fiery Cross Burned at Sunbury, Ohio
SUNBURY, O., Aug. 28. Streams of automobiles poured along all roads leading to the Mantor farm between here and Galena last Monday evening when a second meeting of the Ku Klux Klan took place. A large number of candidates were initiated Into the Invisible Empire under the glow of a large fiery cross, and after the oath of Americanism was administered A well-known speaker gave an address on patriotism and the Klan, which was received with intense interest by those present. The Klan is growing fast in this locality.
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Have you seen this? A beautiful tribute to the "Knights of the Ku Klux Klan," portraying in fireworks these great principles: "The Little Red Schoolheuse," "The American Flag," "The Klansmen Kneeling at the Cross," a beautiful tableau with life-size horses, the "K. K. K.," the "Nation's Emblem," and a number of other beautiful set pieces, together with a massive aerial display. The "Revue" has been produced for the following state meetings: Ohio at Buckeye Lake, Indiana at Kokomo, New York at Niagara Palls, and now hooked for a number of other Klonklaves. Write for information. M. & S. Chemical Co.
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ILLINOIS TO HAVE FIERY CROSS PAPER (Continued From Page 1)
the first edition of which was printed in Ohio this week, has a circulation of 100,000 and will be circulated in Ohio only. Another Edition Added Beginning next week another state edition will be added to the rapidly-
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Tiskiiwa Meeting Brings Large Crowd
TISKILWA, 111.. Aug. 2S.- -The RrMge City Quartette of Log.Misport, Indiana, mr.de a decided hit here recently when tlioy sans a number of Holies at a Prctest;ti:t neetins -link!
u. the Keunouy ban pant. trie me. -ting was the largest crowd that had over been assembled here- and a well-known speaker gave a stirring address, urging a greater attendance in al! Protectant churches. It is understood lhat a great majority of fhOL pres.nut were members of the Ku Klux Klan.
OVER VOTERS' DESIRES (Continued front Page 1)
dition to seven hundred names appearing on the petition requesting r.!rs. Van Camp bo made sheriff, personal appeals were made by hundreds of residents. KMled by Unknown Bandits Sheriff Van Camp was killed by two unknown bandits on Monday, August IS, at about eight o'clock in the morning. A state-wide search was made for the murderers and they were traced to Piqua, Ohio, where the trail was lost. A report was circulated that the Nash car in which they were known to be riding, had been picked up, but this rumor was without foundation. One of the criminals was about five feet and
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