Fiery Cross, Volume 2, Number 52, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 October 1923 — Page 3
THE FIERY CROSS PAGE THREE BUFFALO RL AN HOLDS SECRET INITIATION DR. EVANS SPEAKS AT JACKSON, MISS. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO MEET WITH MASONS WORCESTER MAYOR PLEADS IN VAIN MAYOR OF BALTIMORE TN BAD' WITH ALIENS KLAN DONATES FUNDS FOR SCHOOL AT MELFA INTEREST IN KLAN AT MUSCATINE, IOWA
Friday, October 26, 1923
BUFFALO, N. Y., Oct. 22. The Kn Klux Klan is steadily moving onward here, ever increasing in membership. Lust week a secret Initiation was held In which 300 candidates were naturalized in the initiation ceremonies of the order.
It has been announced that while the last initiation was secret, there
will be an open meeting soon in which another large class will be Initiated in the light of a fiery cross, and It Is understood that many persons are now making preparations to attend. Owing to the rapid growth of V; Klan here, it is said that preparations are now being made to start a Klan paper. The date of its issuance, however, has not yet been made public.
JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 22. Klan day was celebrated at the state fair of Mississippi on October IB, Klansmen attending from all parts of Mississippi and adjoining states. At the conclusion of a monster parade In the evening Dr. H. V. Evans, Imperial Wizard, made a public address.
Thousands of leaflets describing the purposes and ideals of the Ku Klux Klan were distributed throughout the day.
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Go Near Klan Meeting Day a Holiday in Public
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PROVIDENCE, R. I., Oct. 23 The joint social session of th Knights of Columbus and the Masonie Club
of -Woonsocket, is, in the eyes of many, merely a move for the personal political gain of the few concerned, and has caused much unfavorable comment by all true Masons throughout the country. To their understanding eyes the move simply means that Freemasonry is once again to be used
as the political cat's-paw of politi
cians within the order, with the aid and eager consent of Roman Catholics running things political in behalf of the church.
The first notice of the so-called
"social Joint session" was sprun
last week. While It was intimated
that the Initiative in the affair, came from the Masonic Club, it was t'je K. C. end which saw to it that the glad news that Masonry was again
entrapped in the- Roman riet was sent out broadcast to all points from coast to coast. So far as the
Knights of Columbus is concerned the affair is a matter of politics, pure and simple. They admit it, and in doing so do not attempt to diBguise
their opinion that it is a very clever
political move on their part. Using, Not Serving
But with Masonry, which frowns
on its members taking part in politics as Masons, the "social joint ses
sion" stunt to be pulled off is merely
a little promotion game for the pur
pose of inciting and encouraging the
feeling of brotherly love and fra-
ternalism between Masonry and the
Knights of Columbus. The motives of the political Masons are carefully
are at one with the politically in
the order who are, it is alleged;
using, instead of serving, ' Masonry
are at once with the politically in
clined Knights. Freemasonry's rank
and file look on with grave doubt
and some considerable suspicion at
the spectacle of Rome's cordiality
to the fraternity it has always hated
and endeavored to destroy. These
real Masons see in the Woonsocket session just another case of crafty politicians using the order to pull
the chestnuts out of the fire for them
In their toadyism to the Roman Cath
ollc vote. Sweeping Influence of Klan
Still further in the background of New England politics is the sudden
and sweeping influence of the Klan
which has entered Yankeeland over
night and to its opponents is most
disconcertingly making its presence
felt in this suction of the country
The recent victory at the polls in
Portland, Me., was a painful eye opener to both the professional pol
iticians and those opposed to the
Klan. The demonstration served
not only to disturb both the Repub
lican and Democratic politicians, bu
has seriously aroused the fears of
the strong Irish Roman Catholic ele
ment in Massachusetts, which assumes to dominate political affairs not only in Massachusetts but in surrounding states as well. The Klan is accused of being the firebrand which is upsetting all former political conditions in New England, and it Is said to be the purpose of the leaders of both parties to read
just affairs to their former status if possible by its elimination. With this end in view members of the Knights of Columbus, with the thought in mind of getting rid of the Klan, propose to make an alli
ance with politicians ' in Masonry whom they think will be able to assist them in the determination to
kill off the Klan organization for
political reasons of their own. The
joint social session of the Woonsocket Masonic Club and the Knights
of Columbus Is the forerunner of
numerous other such meetings ir.
case the great rank and file of Freemasonry will stand for the conspiracy. Professional Politics Uneasy . Since the announcement of Woonsocket's social session, several writ
ers have undertaken to explain that for the sake of party organization
alone the Klan should be ousted
MELFA, Va.. Oct. 22. The Klan of
this city has raised $4,000, which
mey nave turned over to the authorities building the new high school at Cashville. State appropriations were not sufficient to erect a school such
WORCESTER, Mass., Oct. 22. De- BALTIMORE, Md., Oct. 20. Be- as waa needed, and in the interest
snite the vigorous efforts of Mavor cause he refused to take any steDS OI newer education the Klan raised
Peter F. Sullivan to prevent a meet- toward -declaring Columbus day a tile needed money,
ing of the Ku Klux Klan in this city legal holiday in the public schools of Dr. J. H. Hawkins, imperial repre-
last -week 2,500 members and their this city, Mayor Jackson has been seniative m Maryland and Delaware, friends attended an open meeting in threatened with "political oblivion" was the principal speaker at the lav-
Mechanics and Washburn halls to by certain alien elements, it is ai- mg oi tne corner stone of the school,
hear J. Eugene Farnsworth, Kleagle legea tnat Vincent uimarco, one or uem a iew days ag0.
of Maine, speak on Americanism. the Italian leaders in this city, and 7i---. .i : -. l ...... l .1 l .1 i 1 -nrTir ?a cafrl trt hava a vad inflnonia
ruiumg ue tuuiu uuu legaiiy prevent " ""' - M A TT" TOT FE-mnu the meeting, Mayor Sullivan issued Pver the Catholic vote, told Mayor -uau. Aria i KllitLt
a proclamation calling upon the cit- J acuson tnat tne iacK ot interest m oaim uABKiiii,, cal., Oct. 20.
izens of Worcester not to attend the Columbus day. was due to the fact William Franklin Gaszer, for many
meeting or the vicinity of the meet- mat tne" clly SCI1001S Pai(i " atten- years pumicity agent in the United
ino- nkco A hie c. iwwn estimate! Qt lion to 11. oLtnea iur U6 late Uueen Liliunka-
from ten. to twelve thousand people In an aidress before the Knights lani of Hawaii, and credited with
notwithstanding the mayor's urging, a. lew um- wane me uiuaeie popular in nt cials, Dimarco is said to have shown this country, was buried her on
halls in which the meetings -took his displeasure over there being no October 16. He died at the age of 70.
place. They confined their opposi
tion to jeers and cat-calls and the
occasional dropping of stench
bombs.
No Interference
Neither within Mechanics ha.,
which held nearly 2,000 people, nor in Washburn hall, where an overflow
audience of 500 gathered, nor on the
streets before or after the meeting
was any interference or violence re
MUSCATINE, Iowa, Oct 22. Thtf first public lecture ever held by the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan in this city was attended by a crowd ot three thousand persons, who listened with great interest to three orators who gave stirring speeches on Americanism, patriotism, and the principles of the Klan. Each speaker was received with, marked enthusiasm and was interrupted many times by bursts of applause, showing the interest of the citizens here in the great American movement.
observance or uoiummis day in
the schools. It was at the speaking,
it is understood, that he turned to
the mayor and remarked that he
would see that he was beaten, in the
coming elections.
Wants Holiday Declared
"If you don't make the public
schools declare a holiday in honor
of Columbus we (the Catholic vote)
will beat you at the next election,"
OHIO MINISTER IS 101 PROVIDENCE, R. I., Oct. 20. The oldest living graduate of Brown University, Rev. John Hunt, class of 1842, celebrated his 101st birthday in Springfield, Ohio, on October 17th. He is confined to his bed and Brown alumni have sent him greetings.
nnrtprt. All atrpmnts nf tho ornwrt IS alleged to nave said.
mayor jacKBim ruyueu mai n was up to the school board to pass on the matter, and that he would not advise
or order a holiday. Mayor Jackson is a Mason. Prot-
to converge near the entrance of
either hall were immediately frus
trated by the police, who forced
everyone to keep moving. Thus, in
ctrilHnp pnTltrnat in trio fivnnrlntinn
of the Klan in some of the other Tv. ; V "- "
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said that it was too bad Maryland
did not have a few more public-
spirited Americans in office that would defy Rome and the Catholic
vote to better public school condi
tions in the state. They pointed out that the public school system in
Maryland is worse than In any other
public meeting in Massachusetts
supposed to be the stronghold of Roman Catholicism, without so much as the throwing of a brick or the fracture of a skull.
Definition of American Mrs. Farnsworth, who was the
main speaker of the evening, among state in the Union.
other things said:
My definition of an American per
haps differs from what other folks think. To my way of thinking an American is onewho owes entire al
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Kleagle, "and. that little affair down meMe American flag in red, white
m nouiMaua, uui it win mi mow and t,iue torches, burned fifteen minover. There is only one thing the uteSi wnile a forty-piece band played
matter wiin ine people oi uivanoma, l patriotic airs
iftey have gone out a ra Voted and The Women of the Ku Klux Klan.
are out of order because they did so. official title of the Klan's female The Ku Klux Klan has gone out to branch, appeared for the first time in
vote, and tnat is a crime. Tne real that section, it was said, in full Klan
regalia of white robes and hoods
Several women were initiated. On
thirty-five-foot lattice structures
there blazed, in red fire "K. K. K.,
"W. K. K. K." (for the women), "100 Per Cent" and "Bell," for A. H. Bell
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Going back to Oklahoma, the
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Klan, had charge of the initiation of
women. All candidates were from
Ocean and Monmouth counties.
Royal Riders of the Red Robe, said
to be foreign-born persons not eligi
ble for full membership, furnished
the hand.
Guards were stationed about the.
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given a number before it was permitted to enter the inclosure.
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NEW ORLEANS, La., Oct 23.
The Democratic state committee,
which at a meeting here selected
January 15, 1924, as the date for the
primary at which all state and parish
officials and members of the legisla
ture will be voted upon, was on the
verge of turmoil for a time because of secrecy and the visor. It was de
termined that all candidates must
qualify not later than October 22.
The row was precipitated bv the
from the New England states. It is introduction of a resolution by Caleb
assumed here that this is the first Weaver, member from Assumption
of a series of moves which are likely parish. The resolution would have
to be made by both parties to get authorized the committee to require
rid of the Klan. of each Democratic candidate as an
The sudden emergence of the Kn additional qualification for state of-
Klux Klan in Massachusetts is re- &ce a pledge mat ne woum support garded by many Republican leaders legislation outlawing secrecy and the
as an vpnt nf the. most. rliaHnftlv Visor. l ne resumuuu was ueciarea
menacing character. The organiza- ut f order and the meeting ad-
tion likewise meets with hostility Journeu
from the Democratic party in that
the Irish Roman -Catholic vote very of Masonry to condemn the Klan
largely dominates that party. The and deliver tnemseives into the
wheel horses of .both maior organiza- camp of Rome at one ana the same
tions are bewildered by the sudden time, as they have been in other
dramatic and triumphant entrance of parts or tne country, ine Masonic
Klan voting strength, as was evi- personnel of the Woonsocket "joint
denced in the Maine election. While social session win De a matter of seeking to belittle the Klan move- considerable interest to all loyal
ment by an utter ignorance of the members of the craft
facts of the' real situation, it would
seem that the very thing they are
now doing will give an added im
petus to that organization. A few
Masonic officials who regard them
selves as leaders in the organization have had the mistaken temerity
to warn Masons in the Klan "to de
sist from their activities in the state
of Massachusetts." One writer- in
a Hearst daily, summing up a review
of the 'situation in that state, said:
"It isthought that in New Eng
land the Klan spirit may get its heaviest Wows from the Harvard
spirit and the Masonic spirit.'
Will Not Condemn Klan
But In well-informed Masonic cir
cles the general sentiment is ex
pressed that New England Masons
will prove as recalcitrant in follow
ing the advice of would-be leaders
ML WAR VETERANS
UNITE AS KLANSMEN
SANTA MONICA, Cal., Oct" 22.
The blue of a Federal colonel and
the gray uniform of a Confederate major were noticed at the recent
initiation of a group of 1,500 Klansmen held here. The two old gen
tlemen rwere veterans of the war
between the states, and created an Impressive sight as they assumed the
obligations of the Ku Klux Klan.
A fiery cross, suspended from an
immense gas balloon, floated above the field where the ceremonies Were
held, casting its reflection upon the 30,000 spectators and 5,000 Klansmen
who participated in the initiation.
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Klux. Klan paraded here last night while thousands jammed the line of
march. The parade moved promptly at 8:30 and presented a thrilling
spectacle. A number of delegations from all parts of Carroll county took
part. Following the disbanding of
the procession a closed meeting of
the Klan was held at which it is understood a large class of candidates
was initiated. The Klan is yery
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