Fiery Cross, Volume 2, Number 45, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 September 1923 — Page 7

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CASEY, 111., Sept. 3. Last Friday night the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan took charge of the Clark County fair at Martinsville with the

result that the largest crowd in the history of that city gathered tt the

fair grounds to take part in the elaborate ceremonies that were held. After a well-known speaker, had addressed a multitude of people on the principles of the Klan and was applauded throughout his discourse, a parade was formed and at about eight-thirty started on its march toward the center of town, headed by the Casey band. The parade was by far the largest and most spectacular ever seen in these parts and the mammoth crowds along the line cheered the marchers continuously. After the parade had returned to the fair grounds and disbanded, which was

about ten-thirty o'clock, a forty-foot

fiery cross was lighted and a cheer

went up from the vast crowd that

fairly shook the earth. Day Is Big Success

A naturalization ceremony was then held in full view of the vast throng and a gigantic class of neo-

phites was ushered into the Invisi

ble Empire.

The flay was a tremendous suc

cess in every way and the future of

the organization is assured in this

vicinity. Americans citizens are flocking to the call of the fiery cross

and Klan' membership is growing by

leaps and bounds.

The ceremonies of the day were conducted under the supervision of

Casey Klan, Realm of Illinois.

(Continued from Page 1) by every honorable means within his power the properly constituted au

thorities OI tne law in tne legal per

formance ol tneir auty. Therefore

Klansmen could not, have not and

will not participate in any difficulties which you may hope to engen

der, even though your letter was written with the idea of giving it to

the press for the purpose of putting

you in the light of being a peacemaker while the truth of the matter Is that most likely you have listened

to the wishes of unscrupulous politicians, who would stop at nothing

short of destroying human life to

accomplish their selfish ends.

The Fiery Cross is authorized to

pay to you the sum of one thousand dollars for each case you will develop showing where Klansmen have

instigated any difficulty or any strife

in the coal fields in the state of Indiana or any other place in the com

monwealth, this fund to be used by

you for the purpose of prosecuting

suqh Klansmen in connection with the special prosecutor employed by the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan for that purpose.

I" have communicated with Messrs.

Johir'flessler and" William A. Mitch, president and secretary, respectively.

of the United Mine Workers of Amer

ica, notifying them to come at my expense for an interview to discuss

whatever activity you might have

been engaged in or whatever discussions-you may have had leading up

to the trouble which you say is al)0Ut to take place in the coal fields of

Indiana.

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JUNIOR KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN

A Klan for the Young Men and Young Women of America

Organized in Hdosierland, Jby Hoosrers, true to the fundamental ideals and principles of the Senior Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, for young men and young women between the ages of twelve and, eighteen, who are Protestant, White and of American parentage. . For full information address Lock Box 1622 Indianapolis, Ind.

Better Ways to Serve People It strikes me that you could better serve the people of Indiana by observing that high ideal of public duty which would forbid a man from using his office for the purpose of fostering his own personal fortune or for the purpose of aiding Ms own

financial interests, l oner this as a bit of friendly advice and sincerely

hope that you will call in some sane counsel and confer with them in matters vital to the affairs of the state of Indiana before you let the high office of governor in any way be an aid to a prejudiced campaign

for the spreading of malice and jealousy intended to involve the best people in Indiana namely the native-born, white, Protestant, gentile population of our state in a difficulty which might lead to violence between these honorable citizens and the scattering few Bolshevists who may live in the mining sections and who may have by some miscarriage

of Justice slipped into the ranks of the coal miners' union. Your attitude in this matter reminds me very much of a little verse recently called to mind, which runs like this: "Observe the blotter, bow-it soaks Up thoughts and deeds of other folks And shows them up to me and you In great detail, but wrong side to." I wonder why you took the liberty to publish your letter in the news

papers. Inasmuch as you haver

taken this liberty and assuming that

you wish this matter brought before the public I have this day transmitted a copy of this communica-

-tion to all of the Indianapolis news

papers. Indulging the hope further that you will approach this situation prayerfully and earnestly and earnestly endeavor to get at the real truth and divorce yourself from any influence

of those who in the past have stopped at nothing to contaminate the political atmosphere in Indiana and indulging in the earnest hope that you will be guided only by the wisdom, of honest men and that you will realize the mistake of endeavoring to engender strife in the coal fields of our state, I am, Yours very trulv, GRAND DRAGON, Realm of Indiana, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. The Governor was informed that

he could communicate with " the Grand Dragon through Mr. Elrod. ' " The Governor's Letter g Following Is a Copy of the original letter by Governor McCray received by Mn EJlrod on August 30, having been mailed on August 29, although

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Ausrust 23 1Q55

Mr. Milton Elrod,

Indianapolis, Indiana. My Dear Sir: T arn informed by the United Mine Workers of America that there la

considerable trouble brewing in the

mining camps between the members j of the organization you represent and those who are not connected with it. In the interest of peace and order I would Buggest that you meet at as early an opportunity as possible with officers of the organization above referred to and discuss matters fully which may lead to a better understanding and possibly avoid future trouble. These officials are perfectly willing to talk with you on

tnis subject, and will be glad to co

operate in every way to prevent any kind of an outbreak. -

I would therefore respectfully re

fer you to Mr. John Hessler, president, and Mr. William A. Mitch, sec

retary, of the united Mine Workers

of America, both residing at Terre

Haute.

Assuring you I am doing this in

the interest of the preservation of

peace and security in the state, I am Very truly yours, WARREN T. M'CRAY, Governor of Indiana.

Immediately upon receipt of the

above letter by Mr. Elrod, and which

was forwarded at once to the Grand Dragon, the following letter was

written to Governor McCray by Mr

narod:

Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 30, 1923. Your Excellency: Your letter dated Aug. 23rd. de

livered to my home on the 29th, andiH

receiveu Dy me upon my return to the city this, morning, Aug. 30th, -was promptly forwarded to the proper individuals for the attention and consideration which I am sure they

will give it as coming from you as

Chief Executive of the State of Indi

ana. You will understand that this is

matter over which I have no control

but I am glad to be the instrument

through which it is transmitted.

personally appreciate your interest

and responsibility in the preserva

tion of peace and security within th

State. Sincerely yours, MILTON ELROD, Editor-in-chief; The Fiery Cross. To Warren T. McCray, Governor of Indiana,

State House.

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KLAN TO ENJOY DAY

AT INDIANA FAIR

(Continued from-Page 1) ' gage in any formal activities of any nature at the state fair and there will be no speaking. The appreciation by the Klan of the sterling character of the men composing the board of agriculture can best be shown in this way. Within a few hours after The Fiery Cross of last week came off the presses, reports began filtering in of huge delegations of -Klansmen allready to come to Indianapolis on that

day. These continued and with the

receiving of instructions by Klans

men all over the state the enthusiasm

the announcement occasioned was

most intense.

The result is that on next Friday

Indianapolis will have within its bounds practically all of the best

people of the state. Leading citi

zens from each and every community

will come to Indianapolis on that! day, and the capital city of Indiana will be treated to the sight of one of the most orderly gatherings ever assembled in this state. Orderliness to Prevail Always from the cities where large numbers of- Klansmen have gathered come reports of the orderliness that prevailed. The meeting on next Friday will prove no exception The high class of persons composing the tens upon tens of thousands of Klansmen who will gather here pre

cludes any possibility of anything

but orderliness. These men will

know where to meet, what to do. These, instructions were given them. Instructions as to how to conduct themselves in a gentlemanly manner were received in their homes as they grew into manhood. Friday will be a gala day. for Klansmen. And when the day is over Indianapolis will have seen jith her own eyes the stalwart, lawabiding and -patriotic Americans who compose the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.

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