Fiery Cross, Volume 3, Number 22, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 March 1924 — Page 8

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CITIZENS DEMAND

FRANKFORT CLEANUP Gambling and Bootlegging About as Wide Open as It Is Possible, Taxpayers Say

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officially, would be one of the best tilings that could happen to this particular city. It Is asserted that lawenforcement, insofar as the local police are concerned, is unknown, and it is freely charged also that the Wad of the department would not sanction too close application of the law, especially the one concerning prohibition and another concerning gambling. Residents here say that a little Incident occurring several months ago has come to light with slight investigation. The local police force, it seems, bad two patrolmen who were men believing in law and order and they enforced the law at every opportunity. About the first of the year a houseboat was tied up near the rear of the Y. M. C. A. and a warm gambling game was in progress in the cabin and plenty of liquor was to bo found. These two Protestant policemen swooped down on the outfit and arrested thirteen gamblers. It is said the patrolmen wore called on the carpet by Chief Manigan and reprimanded for their raid. Manigan is said to have informed the industrious law enforcement officers that the men were friends of the administration. The cases were hushed up with as little fuss as possible and since then the names of both officers have been dropped from the police payroll. Bootleggers thrive in this city. "While the legislature was in session it was no uncommon sight to see a "lawmaker" in close conversation with a lawbreaker. After the verbal deal has been made, both separate, the lawbreaker to return later to the hotel with liquor. Gambling now is in progress in many places in the heart of the city and apparently no effort is being

maue by police to stop it. If the po

GIBSON COUNTY IN

ON JUNIOR CONTEST Strong Basket Ball Team to Be Sent From Princeton to Elwood Tournament

PRIXCETON, Ind., March 24. An

lbson county! That is the goal

set by the Junior organization. On receipt of word that a state basket ball tournament would be held at Elwood, plans were set on foot by the local Junior Klan organizer and other interested persons to give Gibson county a representation In the big net classic. It is said that some of the best talent has been found in the "Pocket" region of Indiana within the ranks of the organization. Players of unusual ability on the hardwood have been banded together for the big tourney and are rarin,' to go at the first whistle at start of the elimination that will at the close of play bring titular honors for Indiana and Ohio to some Junior team. From the time of wiring the entrance to those in charge of the basket ball tourney, the Gibson county aggregation hfs been acclaimed "the best team in the state bar none." It is declared that the players on the roster from this section should give a splendid account of themselves and widely advertise the Junior organization. Junior organizations that have the slightest cold feet should "watch their step," it is declared, for the Gibson boys expect "to bring home the bacon." They have declared they are afraid of no team that may enter and will give all hard struggle. After taking the Indiana quintets "down the line," Gibson county expects to give the Ohio state champions a sound thrashing and return home with the handsome loving cup that .is to be awarded the Indiana-Ohio champs. The entire Junior organization is said to be back of the team, heart and soul. The Juniors are said to have a splendid membership, of fine red-blooded, native-born, Protestant Amercian boys who are ever on the

alert and working for the interest

lice don't know of it. thev are in- and continued growth of the organ-

efficient and should be discharged, j ization, which has already enjoyed and if they do, they are dishonert ! the utmost prosperity. Big things and should meet the Fame fate. Any j are being planned for the coming policeman who could not discover j months, including many demonstragambling on St. Clair street, espe- tions and other activities, and, withcially between Main and Broadway, out a doubt, Gibson county will be must indeed be blind. j put on the map more and more as The same political ring now in the the season progresses.

saddle lias had control for manv ! Suffii-ipnt fl

years and will not be dislodged with

out putting up plenty of fight. However, the good citizens here have about concluded that too much is plenty and are wondering Just what sort of public service is being given for money collected in taxes.

WINCHESTER HEARS IMMIGRATION TALK WINCHESTER, Ind., March 24. Winchester, Ind.. Klan No. 44, had the honor of being addressed by an officer of Greenville, Ohio. Klan No. 45, Wednesday evening. He gave an Interesting and instructive talk on the immigration question, arousing all Klansmen to action on the Johnson restricted immigration bill before Congress. Initiatory work was also given by the degree team, followed by the lecture in connection with the cere-monv.

about the basket ball team, it is believed, at least for the time being, but when the tourney opens, it is suggested that close watch be kept on the Gibson county basket ball men. They are coming up-state with the avowed intention of carrying away all honors.

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HIGH SCHOOL DOORS

LOCKED AGAINST KLAN

SIOUX CITY, la., March 24. After the high school auditorium here had been leased to a representative of the local unit, Knight3 of the Ku Klux Klan, in which a public meeting was to be held, addressed by Dr. G. C. Minor, of the national lecture bureau, the school board met in special session and rescinded the permit. It is definitely known that pressure was brought to bear on the school board by financial Interests locally opposed to the Klan movement. On receiving a letter from the secretary of the board, asking far the return of the permit, the Klan representative replied that in view of the fact that the meeting had been advertised extensively and at great expense, it was thought best to go on with it. Saturday night when the speaker arrived, the doors were locked and the auditorium was dark. Approximately 600 people gathered around the steps of the high school building, and in the bitter cold stayed throughout the lecture which lasted an hour and fifteen minutes.

CONVENT AGAIN IS FORCED TO BACK UP

NEWPORT, Ky., March 25. Again ther Good Shepherd convent of St. Thomas, near here, has been forced to give up the quarry. This time the rescued party is Irene Worthington, 14 years old, who has been taken from the home after two years of shirt making. Judge William C. Buten, of the Campbell county court, sent the girl to the convent until she was 21 years old. The law provides that in sentences of this sort the county court has no authority over juveniles after they are 18 years old. On this technicality the Newport Knights of the Ku Klux Klan obtained the release of this Protestant girl. Klansmen and the Women of the Klan here are ever on the alert for such flaws in judgment dealt out by Roman Catholic officials here. Irene is a member of the Christian church in Cincinnati, where the Rev. Mr. Baylor, noted lecturer, is pastor.

Affirmative Side Wins

Debate on Immigration

GRAND LEDGE, Mich., March 22 The affirmative team won the deci

sion of the judges in the debate of high school pupils in the assembly

room of the Grand Ledge high school here last week. The question under debate was: "Resolved, That immi

gration be prohibited to this country

for a period of ten years." The team upholding the affirmative was com

posed of Zelda Devine, Esther Os-4

mer and Clair Blackslee, representing the eleventh English classes. The negative was supported by King Friend, Warren Milner and Levi Yerkes.

Women Plan County Meeting; Morocco Juniors Are Active

MOROCCO, Ind., March 22. The Women of the Ku Klux Klan of Heaver township held a meeting in Morocco Monday night with an enthusiastic and large crowd present. Numerous plans were discussed and nn attempt will be made to obtain a meeting place in Morocco with a view to holding regular meetings. A committee was appointed to inquire into the possibilities of getting a speaker, well informed on the work of the Ku Klux Klan to address a county meeting of the women in the near future. A Junior organization of the Knights of the Ku Klox Klan has recently been organized in Morocco with a number of real American boys for charter members.

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AX ORIGIXAL KLAXSMAX JEFFERSOXVILLE, Ind., March 20. One of the oldest, if not the oldest, Klansmen in Clark county died last Friday and was buried Sunday. He was SO years old. His family didn't know that he was a member of the Klan and they were not in favor of a Klan funeral. However, members of the Klan were present in large numbers. The church was crowded and people were standing around the wall. This brother was a member of the original Klan organization in the south. Therp is

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ON THE MAP AT SHOALS SHOALS, Ind., March 22. The Martin county Klan is getting "on the map." Recently a delegation of Klansmen attended services at the Church of Christ here, and left a substantial contribution on the altar. It was much appreciated by the congregation. It is a young church and has incurred considerable expense in erecting the building.

KLAXSMEX IX CHARGE TERRE HAUTE, Ind., March 24. The local Knights of the Ku Klux Klan had charge of the funeral of George Lather held here at Gillis chapel Thursday afternoon -at- 2 o'clock. Funeral rites were exemplified at both the chapel and Highland Lawn cemetery. Fifteen Klansmen had charge of the services.

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Mayor of Sioux Rapids, Isu, in Class of Who's Through

SIOUX RAPIDS, la., March 24. To Mayor Charles E. Pendleton, of this community of 900 population, goes all the laurels for organizing a unit of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. "Hia Honor" got -wind of a secret meeting of the Klan. He decided to help the boys as best he

could. Consequently, at public ex

pense, he issued a proclamation, scoring the "invisible dictators" and

recommending that like good chil

dren, his subjects attend the Methodist revival or the American Legion meeting instead, both of which were in session the evening of "the Klan gathering. There Is something wrong. Sioux Rapids citizens have not been brought up right. They deliberately sneaked off and went' to the Klan meeting. Farmers from the country around about flocked in. Nearly 100 men signed up, following the talk by a state speaker. And now the Americans of Sioux Rapids plan to petition Congress to honor Mayor Pendleton for his wonderful assistance by having a bust of him placed in the hall of fame of "Who's Through in America."

Catholic Observance Held in a Protestant Church

MAYSVILLB, Ky., March 25. The Protestant church members of this city recently were treated to the un

usual spectacle of a minister of the

mristian church here, the Rev. Mr. Barbee, staging a special St. Patrick's day service at the church, the subject of the sermon being, "My Neighbor, the Catholic, the Jew and the Other Protestant." The scripture text was taken from that passage telling the story of the good Samaritan. It is reDorted that not so 1

this same minister attended a bazaar

given by the Knights of Columbus, where he and the priest of the parish, named Jones, were regular little playmates at the games of chance which characterize such affairs. At the St. Patrick's dav servico

-Irish songs ruled in high favor.

ENGRAVING INQUIRY

COMMITTEE IS URGED (Bureau Publication and Education) "WASHINGTON, March 24. An Investigation of the Charles B. Brewer charges relative to alleged duplication of bonds by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing will soon be made by a special House committee. Representative Snell, of New York, chairman of the House rules committee, has Introduced a resolution providing for the appointment of a special committee of five members by the speaker to investigate. CLASSES INITIATED BY MEN AND WOMEN ST. JOSEPH, 111., March 22. Klansmen and Women of the Klan celebrated here Monday night by initiating large classes into the organizations, both of which are growing rapidly. Following the business meetings about 300 Klansmen and Women of the Klan gathered at the Christian church, where they heard a splendid address by the Rev. Mr. Anderson, pastor of the church. His theme was "Christ and the Klan." The address was enthusiastically received.

G0YERX0R DEFENDS CROATS AUGUSTA, Me., March 22. Indignation that $2,500 in prizes had been offered by a powder manufacturing concern for the killing of crows, which he termed "one of the farmers' friends," was expressed by Governor Baxter. He said he hoped that Maine people would not participate in the contest. "Evidently the market for powder has fallen off, due to the fact that there is no active warfare going on in the world on a large scale, and so the poor crows must be used as an outlet for an unsalable product," he said. Governor Baxter ordered the statehouse flag at half mast when his dog died some time ago.

Friday, March 28, 1924

AMICANSWININ DES MOINES PRIMARY Anti-Klan and Roman Catholic Elements Shown That Citizenship Is Aroused

DES MOINES, la., March 24. Protestant Americans of this city won a real victory in the primary election here last Monday when a ticket composed of Bome of the best men of the community were nominated for city offices. Efforts have been made to declare the ticket contained the names of members of the Ku Klux Klan. The nomination of these men was a spontaneous move on the part of honest voters to put over men who will conduct city affairs as they should be and make Des Moines a decent city in which to live. Mayor Carl M. Garver, who obtained the backing of the" Liberty Loyal League, a secret, political, hate organization of Roman Catholic men, was renominated. Closely following him for the mayorship is H. H. Barton, the candidate of Americans. John Jenney, candidate for superintendent of public safety, has a safe lead over Frank Harty, admittedly the candidate of the underworld, bootleggers and criminals in general. Harty was recently arrested by combined prohibition enforcement forces on two charges of liquor law violations. One of these, in the district court, was dismissed by the grand jury. He has not yet been indicted by the federal grand jury. The campaigns of both Barton and Jenney were marked by unusual cleanness. There was no bitterness, no mudslinging, no rancor in anything either of these candidates said or did. In marked contrast. was the campaign of Mayor Garver and the present superintendent of safety, John MacVicar. The personal bitterness between these men clouded the real issues. John MacVicar. running for mayor, was hopelessly lost sight of. Until now he has bean a political power to reckon with in Des Moines. Were Diogenes alive today he would have found the result of his life-

tlme search in MacVicar an honest

man. . "I was caught In a Jam between the fiery cross and the double cross," was the only statement MacVicar would make regarding his defeat, C. H. Johnston, anti-Klan candidate running for one of the four municipal judgeships, was seventh on the list of eight nominees. Don G. Allen, the American candidate, was fifth, following closely the four incumbents who were renominated Approximately a vote of 25,000 was' brought out Monday despite the heavy snowstorm. The election was one of the most exciting Des Moinea has witnessed for a decade, due to the injection of the Klan and antiKlan issues. In talking of the election results, the Daily News said, tho manno.

which the new candidates were put over "shows conclusively the power '

ivian organization in Deal

lvioines.

ine election is on March 31. Political observers are of the opinion that the Protestant Americans will be victorious, having successfully taken the first trench of the forces, of graft, crime and official boodleism.

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