Fiery Cross, Volume 3, Number 14, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 February 1924 — Page 8

- " - .. . '.; . :t " THE FIERY CROSS. r AGE BIGOT Friday, February 1, 1924.MARION'S NEW MAYOR IS ENFORCING THE LAW LAW VIOLATOR BLAMES1 ITALIAN BOOTLEGGER SEVEN PLEAD GUILTY : AT TIFFIN WET TRIAL HLANSMAN,96,ISIN - OATH-BREAKER FEELS CAPITAL WOULD LIKE' A NEWUNIVERSrrV KLAN FOR HIS ARREST SENT BACK TO ROME SENECA COUNTY LINE HEAVY jIAND OF LAW Bootlegging, Gambling and Auto Speeding Not as Flagrant as It Once Was Montpelier Man Did Not Deny Was Caught Moving His Still on His Back Into Tiffin From Country Home Five Admit Conspiracy in Case Involving Twenty-five Defendants Another Is 74 Tiffin and FosWashington Klansmen Aid Po Chamber of Commerce to En Having 4,600 Bottles of Beer on Hand In Jail 5 Months toria Active Membership Drive Is On lice in Arrest of Alleged Bigamist courage Growth of Washington Population

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MARION, O., Jan. 26. When M. L. Buckley assumed the office of mayor in Marion January 1 he announced that as long as a law Is on the books, lie is going to see that it is enforced. That is construed as meaning that

the bootleggers who infest the city

are no longer to have the paradise

they have enjoyed under former administrations. Time was that the

liquor sellers had things pretty

much their own way and it was common knowledge that whisky could be obtained in many so-called

soft drink parlors without the slightest attempt at concealment. This condition no longer exists, since

Jluckley is in power. It may be pos

sible even now to obtain a drink, but it is not nearly so easy as it once was. The new mayor has instructed the police to bear down heavily on Ki-mblers as well as bootleggers and

several knights of the green table have left the city. The going also is to be hard for the speed law violators. Mayor Buckley doesn't intend to let them off with a minimum fine, he says, but will make the penalty heavy enough to convince violators that he is in earnest. He proved this recently by revoking the auto license of a man who is said to have been a persistent violator of the speed law 7.nd other traffic ordinances. For the next ivw months this man will iiavelo do his speeding on a bicycle, if at all. There are a few persons who accuse the mayor of "grandstanding" but the majority of Marion's citizens nppraj; to be solidly behind him in his policy of strict law enforcement.

TOLEDO, 0., Jan. 26. When William Stevens, of Montpelier, 0., was arraigned in federal court here on a charge of violating the prohibition laws, he laid. the blame tor his ar

rest on the Ku Klux Klan. The specific charge against Stevens was that 1 of bootlegging and, while he did not attempt to deny his guilt, he did say it was the fault of Klansmen that he was arrested. .Dry agents who raided the StevenB home last September testified that they found more than 4,600 bottles of home brew about the place. Stevens did not deny ownership of the beverage, but said he had had his product analyzed in Detroit and was assured that it was "all right" for him to sell it, provided he paid to the internal revenue collector in Toledo a tax of two cents on each gallon. He told Judge Killits he had paid the

tax and believed he was within his rights in selling the stuff. He had been in jail since his arrest and in consideration of this fact,

the judge dismissed the charge against him. When informed that he was free, Stevens said he would go back for a farewell look at the jail, then would "beat it."

MT. VERNON NEEDS ANOTHER NEW FLAG

TIFFIN, O., Jan. 26. Frank DeSontas, a son of Italy, lived in the rural districts not far from this city,

until a few weeks ago. Here, with his helpmeet and six children, and a seventh eoon to seek admittance to the group, DeSontas and his tribe

were happy, while he brewed flHcit

whisky for the Tiffin trade.

JX was a long ways to walk to

town during these cold winter nights, so DeSontas decided that it would be to his advantage to move within the corporate limits. Armed with the security that comes with secret confidences of those in the city who were his patrons, DeSontas packed his still and heating equipment on his sturdy back, first enveloping the outfits in two burlap sacks. DeSontas must have looked some thing like a moving van. Anyway, when a policeman saw him meandering up the railroad track, he made haste to stop him. DeSontas,

on being challenged, shot at the policeman, but he missed, and was arrested.

At the trial DeSontas was convicted and sentenced to ten to twenty

years. The sentence was suspended on condition that DeSontas leave the country as soon as possible, which he agreed to do. A special deputy took DeSontas and his family to New York, where passage to Italy-will be provided.

TOLEDO, O., Jan. 26. Adolph Unger, former mayor of Tiffin and twenty-four other citizens were placed on trial in federal court Wednesday for alleged conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. Shortly after a jury had been im

paneled, seven of the defendants sig

nified a desire to change their pleas of not guilty to guilty. Anthony

Traunerau, George Swigart, Fred Lang, Charles Bare and Eugene

Grimes entered general pleas tf

guilty to the conspiracy charge. Frank Mitchell and Edward Marks

pleaded guilty only to possession and

sale of liquor. Miles E. Evans of Cleveland, as

sistant district attorney, made the

opening statement to the jury on Tie-

half of the government.

The government expects to prove,

according to Evans' opening statement, that Eugene Grimes and Adolph- Unger, then mayor, entered into an agreement whereby they

were to gain control of all bootleg

ging in Tiffin. Grimes later per

suaded unger, according to govern

MT. VERNON, O., Jan. 26. Mayor Keigley is ready to accept another gift of an Americans flag from the Ku Klux Klan or any other patriotic organization, he has announced, since the one presented by the Klan last fall has been whipped into shreds by the winter's winds. After the presentation by the Klan, the Sons of Veterans' Auxiliary requested the privilege of presenting the next one to the city. It is understood that the Klan is willing to keep the city supplied with the national colors and that Mayor Keigley has been notified to this effect.

BROTHERLY LOVE IS

AGAIN DEMONSTRATED Fairfield County Klansmen and Women Pay Visit to Home and Take Sunshine Along AMANDA, O., Jan. 26. The Amanda unit of the Fairfield county Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, believing that merit should be rewarded, and that everybody is liable to have a steep clivity to climb sometime in life, got together last week (inii went out to a home not far from this village to administer the practical lotions of this principle of brotherly and Christian love. A new baby had just arrived in this particular' home of father, mother ami nine other children. There was relit to pay, food and

clothing to provide, and both mother i Christ" was shown.

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TIFFIN, O., Jan. 26. The Seneca

county Klan boasts what it believes to be the oldest Klansman in Ohio.

He is 96 years old, and still young in

his enthusiasm of pure Americanism as Interpreted and practiced by the

Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. Another member, also a Klavalier, Is 74 years bid.

The Klavallers are being organized in the county. Weekly meetings are

being held, and at each meeting

Klansmen are being made.

The two big Klan towns of Seneca

county are Tiffin and Fostoria. The

Fiery Cross is being sold in both

cities.

The Women of the Ku Klux Klan

are busy. Recently one of the women presented a large American flag to

the Tiffin organization. -The women are busy making banners for the

county organization. Friday night

the women will give a big feed to the

men's organization, and, incidentally,

will enjoy the repast themselves

The local organizer is a real mother

HOME OF CLEVELAND POLICEMAN RAIDED

were made to certain individuals named in the indictment to manufacture the liquor.

Protection against interference by

city, state and federal prohibition

agents was promised the manufactur

ers, Evans told the jury.

Finding of Liquor Results in Allegations of Bootlegger Ring and Conspiracy

Klansmen Visit Church and Contribute to Fund

1IOLGATE, 0 Jan. 26. A number of Klansmen attended the evening services at Emmanuel's Re-

Sunday evening. This congregation is in the midst of a financial drive to clear the debt on their new and beautiful church building, and a special service had been arranged. A moving picture on the "Life of

liaskets were left at the home vliich contained gowns for mother, clothing for the children, k'tby clothes and other much -needed garments and food were left for the family. Not to be outdone by the Klansmen, the Women of the Klan held a -swing party in the home, making not only many binding stitches, but leaving behind them tender memories of lind words and smiles and good will that will hover around the fireside of that home for many clays.

tor were surprised when a number of Klansmen marched into the church after the opening song. They surrounded the allar, where their leader briefly stated the purpose of their visit to woiship with them. An envelope containing a liberal amount of money was presented to the pastor, lie was greatly moved by this token of appreciation, and accepted Ic with hearty thanks. The pastor then invited the Klansmen to remain for the service, the invitation being accepted, and "Onward, Christian Soldiers" was sung.

CLEVELAND, Q-, Jan. 26. An in

vestigation of an alleged bootleg ring has been started here by Charles B. Burns, federal prohibition

agent, following a raid on the home of Police Sergeant Lavan, which is

said to have disclosed ten quarts of whisky, a quantity of raw alcohol and several bottles of wine. The

raid was conducted by James Man-

gan, state dry agent.

Mangan asserts that the sergeant

is the head of a liquor ring which

has "cleaned up" approximately

$150,000 within the last year by sell

ing liquor. A thorough investiga

tion has been promised by District

Attorney A. E. Bernsteen, and Man

gan has been ordered to submit all

evidence he has- found -which, tends to prove the existence of such a conspiracy. It is understood that other

members of the Cleveland police de

partment, as well as prominent citi

zens, may be involved.

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Liquor Violators Find It Too Convenient

ment's contention, to take Charles to the women, and knows how to fos

Bare, a former sheriff, into the con- ter interest in the Klan work,

spiracy and to operate on a "three- With the admonition, "Men, Trot

way split." Clean, the Skids Are Greased!" nla.

It is alleged that Unger, Grimes carded in colors on the walls of the

and Bare then decided to deal in Klayern, the local Kla nis bound to moonshine, and it is charged offers measure up to the ideals of the or

ganization. Also, a sign informs the

visitor that "We Can Do without Ob

scene Stories or Profane Language." Old Glory is in evidence in the Klavern, and a large framed picture of

the Father of His Country graces the walls. Former President Harding's picture has a prominent place,

ENFORCEMENT IN OHIO STiSSiw

BETTER THAN AVERAGE A drive for a thousand new Klans

men is on.

Klansmen are inform ad. hv n1n.

Maine Leads in States East of card, how to break up an organiza

tion; namely:

Mississippi River, Figures Show New York Wettest

Tell all you know on the streets. Talk about each other. Each man pull in the opposite di

rection.

Refuse to carry out the orders of

the organization.

Just quit work don't Klux.

The Seneca county Klan is about

to charter, and new officers will soon

be elected.

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COSHOCTON, O., Jan. 26. The deferred payment plan may be a success in ordinary business, but as a means of abating liquor law violations, Mayor M. L. Oliver doesn't believe it is satisfactory. He regards it too convenient. Recently Louis Martin of Newcomerstown, was arraigned before Mayor Oliver on a charge of violating the prohibition laws. Police who raided the Martin home testified that they found a large quantity' of beer, twenty gallons of mash and two empty barrels which had recently contained mash. After hearing the evidence, the mayor pronounced Martin guilty and announced a fine of $200 and

costs.

The d e f e n d a n t's countenance

clouded.

"I can only pay $50 down," he pro

tested. "If you'll accept the fifty, I'll pay the rest as fast as I can." "I don't exnect to make a practice

f having law violators pay their

fines in installments," the mayor said, "but I will grant this man the privilege just this one time." Accordingly Martin paid over his $50 and promised to make regular payments each week until the balance is settled. He was released.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 26. Prohibi

tion is better enforced in Ohio than in any state east of the Mississippi river and north of Tennessee, ex

cepting only Maine, according to de-

tailed figures of Mrs. Mabel Walker

Willebrandt, assistant attorney-gen

eral in charge of prohibition mat ters.

In thirteen states, mostly western, she asserts, enforcement conditions are better than in the Buckeye state

and in four others equally as good

Mrs. Willebrandt figures only 5

tier cent enforcement in the reeion

of New Yotr cttyJlhfi next wettest Women Were- Locked Qqt of

spots, she says, are ; southern Georgia and southern Louisiana, where

her enforcement figure is 10 per

cent. . The San Francisco district of Cal

ifornia she accredits with 15 per

cent enforcement, while the Los

Ingeles district has 75 per cent.

States said to have less than 25 per cent enforcement are New York,

Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, Delaware and Florida. Illinois gets credit for 35

ner cent enforcement.

In Ohio, the Volstead act is said

to be approximately 80 per cent enforced, in Indiana, 60, and in Penn

sylvania, only 30 per cent.

Kansas, Utah and Idaho are

named as the three driest states in

the Union.

(Bureau Publication and Education) WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. 26.

The Ku Klux Klan is receiving publicity nowadays that is helpful, con

structive and educational. The

country is opening its eyes to the

fact that often the Klan gets in and helps the police clean things up.

How the Ku Klux Klan aided in the arrest of one of its members in the national capital who was in bad.

has become known here when details

surrounding the apprehension of Prescott Edward Haskell, former policeman of Washington, on a charge of bigamy, were made public.

Lieut. J. H. Wilson, investigating

HasKeus former connection with the police department and his appli

cation for reinstatement, learned also of the great interest the Klan had displayed In the affair. On conferring with two members who were at the home of Haskell's second wife at 816 F street, Southwest, he became convinced they were in earnest in the attempt to find and capture the alleged bigamist, he said. Members of the Klan organization, according to Lieutenant Wilson, were of much assistance in the pre

liminaries to the arrest of Haskell at the southwest address, where, when he arrived, Lieutenant Wilson, and Detectives O'Brien and Living

ston were awaiting him.

It is charged that Haskell married

Miss Bertha Miller, of Massachusetts,

m uautimore nearly three years ago, living at Seat Pleasant. Md..

witn ner until some months ago, when he sent her to a former home in Pennsylvania. On December 15.

when he resigned from the police

torce, Haskell is said to have mar

ried Miss Margaret Dooley, keeping her in ignorance of the former marriage. Recently both women became

aware of the facts, it is alleged, but Haskell returned to Massachusetts before any action could be taken. He is now in jail on a charge r.t bigamy. Score one more for Uie

Klan, which believes in right living and abiding by the. laws of this country.

WASHINGTON, D. C, Jan. 24. - The proposal of the local Chamber of Commerce to encourage the invasion of Washington by new industries, light manufacturing and extra commercial enterprises is meeting with vigorous opposition from many groups interested in the preservation of the Capital as a governmental, scientific, artistic and educational center. That all municipalities rightly have a natural desire to increase their population that their people may do more business and be more propserous Is freely admitted by those opposed to the idea that Wash

ington should try to become a man

ufacturing city. But it is pointed out

that there are ways to increase the population effectively without in any way imitating those great industrial centers with which the nation is so well supplied. Would Bring Many People That a national university would bring to the city twenty-five to fifty thousand people, in the persons of students and student's families, is suggested. Columbia Uriiversity, in New York, for instance, has thirty thousand students. As one educator puts it: "All that is needed is adequate endowment and equipment to make what there ought to be at the Capital, a world university, radiating an atmosphere of liigh ideals and culture, not a government institution, interfered with, dictated to and

dominated by politics, but a great.

thoroughly independent university capable of influencing Congress and,

raising government standards."

He Didn't Know Cellar Held 850 Gallons of Wine

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CHICAGO, Jan. 26. John Hallas. owner of a soft drink parlor -at 332 S. Halsted street, has been doing business over a small fortune and didn't know it. He learned about it last week when the police raided his cellar and found S50 gallons of wine. Judge Heap ordered the wine destroyed. "Of course, if you didn't know it was there you can have no objections to its destruction," the judge told Hallas.

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LONGFELLOW'S MECE DIES SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Jan. 26. Mrs. Marion Longfellow Morris, poet, lecturer, translator, charter member of the American revolution and a niece of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, died Wednesday at Shawmut, Cal., at the home of her son, H. W.

i Morris. She was born in Portland,

Me., and passed most of her life at Brookline, Mass. She was a press representative at the White House during the McKinley and Roosevelt administrations. .

LANCASTER, O., Jan. 26. At a

rousing meeting of the Knights of

the Ku Klux Klan here, many iin

portant plans were determined on

One of the most important was the adoption of a resolution empowering

the exalted cyclops to appoint a

committee to seek a site for a home for the county Klan where meetings

may be held in the winter months.

The committee was promptly ap

pointed with power to act

A brother Klansman was ceported

to be in distress, and a donation was

promptly made up for him.

After the routine business of the

evening, the Klan was addressed by Aryan Gebee, a special writer for the

Ohio Fiery Cross

At the meeting of the Klansmen,

the proceedings were interrupted by a messenger from the Women of the

rc Tt.ari A1mncf Nio-hflv Klan, who reported that certain per-

viviMIijjjuiinlii."v...s ' mna VL-cr nnt willing tn nnn thn

in AKron ana iUemBersnip nail where they had planned to hold

their meeting that night, and which they had previously rented for the

purpose. Klansmen at once volun-

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I( Klnx Konntv." continues to hold .

the lead in Klan activity. In spite ot a iaier report was 10 me enect mat much onnosition manv new members the women entered their hall on the

are being added-to the roll dally and appearance oi me group oi jvians0 - .. . Imam n,Jt 1 I 1 T.

it is a nnpstinn whether mere IS a iueir meeuiis was uexu

more active body in the country. withqut interference.

Two meetings are being held

weekly in one of the largest audito

riums in the city. At last week's

evening meetings, nearly 100 mem

bers were initiated

Hardly a night passes that a large

cross is not burned in some part of

the city. Recently the entire southern part of the city was lighted up

when a large cross, a smaller one, and a large "R" were burned. The

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honor of the Royal Riders of the Red

Robe. The J

ing in hundreds of new members each

month and weekly meetings are neia in a large downtown hall.

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MARION, O,, Jan. 26. The Marion Klavern is putting on a country-wide

membership drive. The. membership

is divided into two groups, the Washingtons and the Lincolns. Each side has chosen a color, one taking green and the other red. A good deal of enthusiasm 1b exhibited in the drive, and teams have been arranged to sweep the entire county. It is expected that at least 300 new Klansmen will be added to the organization through this effort.

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EL WOOD, Ind., Jan. 26. The funeral of Mrs. William Stage, held at the First M. E. church of this city,

was one of the largest attended ever

The church, the

largest in the city, was filled to ca-

n'i32a.aIlJ::51 best beloved women of Eiwood, and

the minister, the Rev. Mr. Wright,

paid a touching tribute to her life. The funeral procession to the cemetery was headed by more than 100 Women of the Klan, and the women held an impressive service at thfe grave. A large floral cross was placed at the head of the grave. A husband and three children survive Mrs. Stage.

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RAIDS ON CLEVELAND GAMBLERS CONTINUE

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CLEVELAND. O., Jan. 26. The

crusade to rid Cleveland of gambling and gamblers, recently started by Edwin D. Barry, safety director,

seems to. be getting results. More than a score of raids have been made this year and among the most recent was one on a supposed coffee house

in which seven men were arrested.

Chief of Police Grant will have atree band in the cleanup, according to City Manager William R. Hopkins, and will be held responsible for resalts. ; Director Barry has announced that he knows the location of every gambling den in the city and is said to have asserted that he would "get' them" himself if the police fail,

Flag Now Floats From

Staff of Elan Building

MARION, O., Jan, 26. A bright new American flag floats from the

staff on the building which the Ku Klux Klan recently bought from the

Knights ot Columbus here. The

staff was erected at the time the

structure was completed, but the national colors never were displayed

during the ownership by the K. of C

The Klan took over the property

when the ; Catholic organization found itself unable to meet the financial obligations it had assumed.

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