Fiery Cross, Volume 3, Number 25, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 April 1924 — Page 6

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY ; SPEAKS DECISIVELY L VOTE AT PRIMARY Men Indicted by "Special" Grand Jury Nominated by Overwhelming Majorities

MARION, III.. April 12. Williamson county spoke in no uncertain terms at the ballot box Tuesday against the laxity of law enforcement officers. It was a bitter rebuke against the crimes committed in the last few months in this county. From this time on, those who believe in the Illegal traffic of booze, gambling, traffic in women and other kinds of crime, had better move out, ns the voice of the people has spoken and it Is well to heed. A. O. Hos-'woII and Leonard A. Stearns, two of the men indicted by that special grand jury, ran so far ahead of their opponents that the other fellows would not have known that there was an election- had it not been for some of the bills they had to pay after their defeat. Wallace A. Randy, for representative, received the largest number of

votes that anyone running for representative ever received. Leonard Stearns, or circuit clerk, received 2,000 more Totes than both of hi9 op

ponents. Fred Simpson, for recorder.

did the same. A. O. Boswell led his ticket. George Bell, for coroner, did as well as the rest. Charles Schertz, for surveyor, was not opposed. Williamson county celebrated as it never had before Wednesday evening following the election. A parade formed in front of Whiteside's garage in Marion, headed by S. Glenn Young, federal enforcement officer, and before the celebration ended, which included visits to Herrin', Johnston City and Cartersville, more than 8.000 persons were included in the lineup. A band accompanied the parade and as it passed the deserted roadhouses along the line it played, with great gusto, "Oh, How Dry I Am," and other airs popular in former days. An immense fiery cross was burned at Johnston City and Mr. Young made a speech. A fiery cross was burned in front of the city hall at Herrin and other speeches were made. On the return to Marion a 16-foot fiery cross was burned in front of the office of Sheriff Galligan. Mr. Young and John Whiteside, one of the real leaders in the cleanup of Williamson county, spoke in front of the sheriffs office.

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More than 4,000 persons attended the funeral of Wesley Rogers. Klansman, who was murdered Wednesday, in the presence of his wife on a highway as he was returning from work at a mine near Boonville, Ind. Rogers life had been threatened frequently, and his wife, fearing for his safety, had gone to the mine in a buggy to return with him to their n.16'.u , 0rt dlstance from the mine, two men in an automobile overtook the buggy, dragged Rogers from the seat, and in the presence of Jl t - death- Bert stann and Thomas Julian have been arrested in connection with the murder. The funeral, the first Klan ceremony of the kind at Boonville, was held Sunday. It was the largest funeral ever held in the county. More than 500 automobiles followed the hearse to the cemetery, where Klansmen conducted the services.

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HAMMOND, Ind., April 14. The First Christian church has arranged with the Cavalier Motion Picture Company to show the picture, "The Traitor Within," at the church for six nights beginning April 21. This event is being advertised all over Lake county. Many persons from the various units are planning to attend. MOROCCO, Ind., April 8. The enire community is mourning the loss of one of its most respected and highly esteemed citizens. Mrs. Bessie Hamilton, who died Fridav. The funeral was held Monday afternoon. The great number of riersons whn

filled the M. E. church to pay their

last respects to the departed bespoke the high esteem in which she was held. A profusion of flowers and floral emblems, among which was a large cross of red carnations, were tendered as a last token. The Eastern Stars, of which she was worthy matron, the Pythian Sisters and the Royal Neighbors, each attended the services in a body. At the cemetery the cortege was met by two long columns comprised of nearly 100 members of tlie Women of the Ku Klux Klan, through whose columns it passed on the way to the grave. This feature presented an impressing spectacle. As a last tribute the Klanswomen gathered at the grave and offered prayer for their departed sister and then proceeded with their last ritual service.

PORTLAND, Ind., April 6. About fifty Klansmen marched through Meridian street to the U. B. church, where they were welcomed to the services by the minister in charge, the Rev. J. H. Nail. The congregation applauded as the Klansmen marched to a special reserved section in the church. In his sermon, the Rev. Mr. Nail discussed the principles of the organization and referred to it as a power in politics to the extent of promoting clean, honest American men to office. He also discussed the immigration question. The mayor was an observer from across the street as the Klansmen left the church.

RICHMOND, Ind., April 1.4. More than 100 Klansmen attended the funeral of Frank Hamilton and paid their last respects to one of their honored members. As the funeral procession marched to the cemetery, the local fire department responded to a false alarm which interrupted the cortege. AURORA. Ind.. April 14. The mayor of Aurora says it is unlawful for Klansmen to parade on the streets, but that he does not think it Is unlawful for a man to serve as policeman while he has an indictment pending against him in the Dearborn county court for criminal slander.

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CHICAGO, April 12. The unprec-

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uie jtvu iiux ivian in Illinois in the last thirty days has necessitated the acquisition of larger realm headquarters. To meet the demands the

p?rand dragon has leased, effective May 1, an entire floorjn one of the mqst desirable of the "loop bank buildings. ' On this floor the varied activities

of realm and province headquarters will be concentrated that they may function more effectively. In addition to the grand dragon's private suite, and offices for his staff, provision will be made for the headquarters of the great titan, offices of the major kleagle. Women of the Klan, editorial and business offices of the Illinois Fiery Cross, offices of the director of education and ex tension and headquarters of Chicago's mammoth Klan and its officers. The exalted cyclops, kiligrapp and other officers of the mammoth Klan are to be on duty constantly, giving their entire time to the work. Under their direction various services, such as business men's exchange, employment bureau and welfare agency will be conducted in behalf of Chicago Klandom. The growth of the Klan, which has made the larger quarters necessary, is considered only the beginning of the wave that Is expected to sweep 1,000,000 Illinois men and women into the allied organisations by November. Among the favorite slogans adopted here is "Illinois, First in Klankraft as in Klandom."

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OPENS SPRING DRIVE WITH ABIG AFFAIR Oakland City Scene of Parade and Enthusiastic Meeting Band and Drum Corps Aid

Meeting at Mt. Olympus School and Three demonstrations Given in Other Towns

PRIXCETOX, Ind., April ll.-The ui campaign in Gibson county was opened with a banquet Friday night when the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan held a big demonstration at Oakland City, fourteen miles east of here. The program was planned and arrangements were completed by the Oakland Cky unit of the Gibson County Klan. Approximately 300 persons participated in the demonstration, which opened at 8 o'clock with a parade that wound its way through the principal streets of the town. A delegation of horsemen led the procession, followed by a nag electric cross and twenty men on foot. The new Princeton Independent Band of thirty pieces provided music. A number of women were in the line, followed by many Klansmen m regalia. Near the end of the march was the Gibson County Liberty Club Drum Corps of sixteen young men. Automobiles brought up the rear. As the paraders swung through the town, each man carrying red fire, a most imposing spectacle was presented and one which the spectators will long remember as being one of the most beautiful and impressive ever staged in this community. Enthusiasm Intense All along the line of march, enthusiasm was intense. The parade everywhere was greeted with outbursts of applause by the crowd that banked the streets. The Princeton Band and the Liberty Club Drum Corps received unusual ovations. The Drum Corps has been provided with all new drums and has an experienced leader, while the band has a professional director and has much new equipment. New uniforms of purple, trimmed in gold, will arrive within a short time. Both organizations are open for engagements throughout the year, anywhere, anytime. ' Fiery crosses were much in evidence. One large electric cross had been placed at one end of Main street. When the parade had passed through the city and disbanded a speaker addressed a tremendous gathering on a street corner, while a cross burst in flames in the center of the street. As the speaker directed his talk to Klan principles, what the Ku Klux Klan has done is doing and what it expects to accomplish, and other facts concerning the great organization, he was frequently interrupted with storms of applause. Now that the ice has been broken literally, it is announced that the intensive campaign will be carried on with more determination and vigor

than ever hefm-a a oneoVa -a-

- uyvuavi dressed the public Tuesday night at

ivii. uiympus school, in the rural district north of Princeton, where "many persons have not vet hpnnme thor

oughly acquainted with Klan prin

ciples, a large initiation also took place.

Triple Affair Arranged A feature new to southern. TnrHono

has been arranged for Wednesday

uikiu, wnen a triple demonstration will be held, parades being held at three Gibson County towns the same night. The coal mining towns of Somerville, Mackey and Buckskin, southeast of Princeton, will be visited the same night, because of their proximity to each other. It is planned for those taki

demonstrations to asspmhlp at r,no

of the towns, stage a parade, follow-

i-'u oy a oner talk on Klan principles, then drive to the other towns and repeat the demonstrations It is expected the triple affair will be highly successful, although it is in these towns that much opposition has been found to the Klan. no demonstrations having yet been held at either place. Owensville will be the scene of a big demonstration Tuesdav night April 22, and Johnson will be visited Friday night. April 25. Other demonstrations will follow in rapid order, it is announced, including a series of all-day picnics and big events throughout the year. Juniors Also Bnsy Many Junior Klansmen have ordered regalia, it is stated by the Gibson County organizer, and they expect to take part in the demonstrations in the near future. Members of both men's and women's or-

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ganizations and the Junior organization have begun work in earnest and it is expected the work accomplished by the Gibson County Klan this yeai? will eclipse anything In this section; of the country. New Road to Tap Teapot Dome WASHINGTON, April 12. The Interstate Commerce Commission has authorized the North and South Railway Company to build a $11,000,000, line from Miles City, Mont., to Illco Wyo., and from Mills to Casper, Wyo., reaching into the Teapot Dome oil section. The committee author-

. me company to acquire any j lines now being constructed ovei; ! the proposed routes. Testimony bei' (fore the commission showed th greatest individual source of ton-i nage contemplated is to and from th

nan creeK oil field near Teapot Dome.

DOG SHOW OPENS APKIL 27 Premium lists for the national dog show to be held in Indianapolis April 27, 28 and 29 under , the

i auspices or tne Hoosier Kennel Club j have been announced by U. R, Fishel, president of the club. Cash j prizes totaling approximately $2,000 j will be offered by Individuals and I exhibitors in addition to more than' I $1,000 worth of trophies that will ba ; awarded by the club. The nrizps of

fered by the club will consist of al silver loving cup to the winners ot each class and cash prizes of $80 for the largest number of dogg benched at the show. A total number of 268 prizes will be awarded at the show.

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DES MOINES, la., April 12. The council at its last regular meeting refused to approve the appointment of Sherman Delmege as chief of the police department. He was appointed by John W. Jenney, successful American candidate for safetv commissioner. Mayor Carl M. Garver, representative of the Loyal Liberty League, the invisible government of Des Moines, raised the objection to Delmege, because his name was on "The List." What list, the mayor and two other members of the council refused to state. It is, however, a list of alleged Klan members. The mayor declared that as far as experience and ability went, Delmege was eminently fitted for the post, but he opposed him because he is suspected of being a Klansman. The mayor let the cat out of the bag and showed the un-American prejudice which governs his, as well as other members' actions. Mrs. C. H. Morris, finance commissioner, voted for Delmege. Mrs. Morris and Mr. Jenney polled the highest number of votes in the election. The mayor regained his post. by the snrall margin of 1,700 votes. He is opposing the wish of all honest voters in Des Moines who put Mr. Jen

ney and Mrs. Morris in office, confident in any and all appointments they might make.

ALERT, Ind., April 12. Klan activities are beginning to show in this community. Saturday Eight at the M. E. church, where revival services were being held, thirty Klansmen entered and presented the pastor with a purse of money and a letter expressing thanks for the uplifting work being done. After the services were over, a large fiery cross burst into flame nearby. A large crowd was attracted to the scene, where fifty Klansmen stood silently. Much praise for the Klan and its good work was heard throughout the crowd while the cross was burning.

JENNINGS COUNTY HAS BIG MEETING

NORTH VERNON, Ind., April 14. More than 1,000 persons gathered at Paris Crossing, a village in the southern part of Jennings county, recently to hear the principles of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan discussed by an able speaker. It was one of the most unusual meetings ever held in the county. An interesting feature was the music provided by-the Jennings county Klan band, a musical organization of twenty pieces, and the Klan quartet It was the first appearance this season of the band, which has a brilliant musical future. The Jennings county Klan organization is growing slowly, steadily and Bolidir.

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