Fiery Cross, Volume 3, Number 35, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 June 1924 — Page 5

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LOCAL MASONS F(M)LED ONCE WATCH STEP (Continued from Page 1) ments had been made and stated that he gave the Indianapolis News no authority to print such a story and that he did not know it was to be printed until he saw it in print. "I received a letter last March," said Mr. Wald. "in which Mr. Calland offered certain aid. I now have in my files my reply to that letter in which I told Mr. Calland that if the Grotto needed any aid from the Knights of Columbus in the convention to be lveld in June, I would tell him about it. "We have accepted no favors whatsoever from the Knights of Columbus in this convention," he continued. "We have plenty of automobiles to show visitors about the city nnd Masonic temples arc equipped with plenty of dance floors for those who wish to dance. The stories printed in the Indianapolis papers are absolutely without foundation, although I do not moan by that that these papers are at fault. They evidently took the word of someone else and did not mean to print anything that was not true." No Decorations on K. V. Hall It was pointed out Monday that the Knights of Columbus hall in North Delaware street was conspicuous by the absence of any decorations in honor of the 50,000 Masonic pilgrims now the guests of Indianapolis. "It is quite natural," said a visitor, "that we could not expect the Knights of Columbus to decorate their hall like Protestant fraternities have throughout the city, but the absence of any decorations accentuates the hollowness of their proffered aid and substantiates the allegation that it was only for newspaper notoriety." A second motive in "wrapping themselves up with the Masons," as one member of the Grotto put it, is the continuance of the "negative campaign" carried on against the Klan. Ily creating the impression throughout the country that th Knlglits of Columbus are most friendly to all Masonic orders, is only to create the impression at the same time that the Masons are enemies of the Klan. It is only natural that hundred:; of thousands of Masons throughout

the United States are members of the Klan. The Masons, against whom the Roman Catholics have waged a most bitter fight from time immemorial, is one of the strongest Protestant bodies in the world. Despite this fact, it is evident that the Knights of Columbus and other Roman Catholic organizations believe that by appearing most friendly to the Masonic order they are taking a slap at the Ku Klux Klan, which the K. C. is openly fighting. Wonderment Dissipated Much of the wonderment which has been voiced on reports of Grotto bands serenading Roman Catholic prelates; Shriners holding joint ceremonies with Knights of Columbus, and many other stories flying over the wires of certain press associations ever eager to carry them, is explained in the futile attempt of the local Knights of Columbus to continue the farce of "great friendliness to the Masons."

MEMBERSHIP GAIN FOLLOWS PARADE

Greentown Streets Jammed at Klan Demonstration Stirring Address Delivered

GREENTOWN, Ind., June 23. A noticeable jump in candidates for the Ku Klux Klan has followed a parade and demonstration held here on June 13. The Klan is growing steadily here. The parade was witnessed by thousands who thronged the streets

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various women's organizations, Nathan Hale Klan and drum corps, delegations from Marion, Elwood, Tipton and other nearby cities and towns. There were several machines equipped with fiery crosses, fia;;s, etc., ending with Tipton's now famous truck of musical chimes. Following the parade, a speaking was held from the bandstand in the main section. The Rev. Everett , Nixon delivered a stirriiv; address.

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(Continued from Page 1) Taggart-Hague-Moore-Walsh combination. Analyze it and see "Who's Who." Governor Smith, Al Smith, if you please, heads the combination; everyone knows he is a non-Protestant and wringing wet candidate for the presidency. He won't get the nomination and "he declares he won't take second place and play second fiddle to any other candidate. Everyone knows where Senator Underwood stands. He is also in favor of ananti-Klan plank and he is likewise classed as a wet. George Brennan, the new Irish leader from Illinois, is likewise insistent for a plank denouncing the Klan. Tom Taggart, of Indiana, i3 another opponent of the Klan, having just finished bossing a Democratic state convention in the Hoosier state which denounced the Klan and loaded up the state ticket with Catholics and Jews. He is "agin" the Klan. Hague, of New Jersey; Moore, of Ohio, and Senator David I. Walsh, of Massachusetts, are all working together and for the same things. All of the Catholics in the convention are in this camp. All of the big cities, practically, are counted here and they are all fighting for the same things. It is a combine to try and stop McAdoo, who seems to have the rest of the country with him. The Protestants all iseem to be lining up for the Georgia-New York-California candidate. The Klan Position The Klan has not come out and out and endorsed McAdoo or any other candidate. The Klan does not do business that way. But Klansmen as individuals flocked to the polls in the southern and western states and voted for McAdoo, evidently angered at Underwood's denunciation of the Klan. Voting against the Alabama senator as they did had a very large part in bringing about the ' present situation, which is that McAdoo is within striking distance of a majority of the delegates, and has a fighting chance of winning the nomination.

All of which increases the cer

tainty that the bitterness which has

been predicted for some time as a sure feature, of the Democratic convention this year is to be fanned to

a heat probably never before seen

in any national convetion in this

country's history.

Lineup Defined

- The lineup is just as clearly de

nned right now as though the con

vention had already cast several bal

lots. On the one side is the McAdoo camp, dry, composed mostly of western and southern delegates, all Protestant,elaiming to contain all of the

progressive elements of the party, !

and strengthened by the individual! support of Klansmen. The other side has been clearly and definitely rlofirjod ahovo.

Due largely to unexpected Klan support, permitting McAdoo to run away with delegations in the south which the anti-McAdoo leaders had figured would be captured by Senator Underwood, the plans of what might bo called the Democratic old guard, which looked so safe and sound a year ago, are mighty near a wreck at the present writing. The Klan support for McAdoo made his lead look appalling, judging from the anti point of view. Now the question is, can they stop him? His band wagon looks the most attractive right now and it is almost glistening and indeed it seems to be the one best bet when it comes to a band wagon. The McAdoo people realize thi3 great advantage and know that the attractive pull of ap

parent success is their best hope of

getting enough delegates to nomi

nate their man that is, if they can't

get rid of the two-thirds rule. Convention Sidelights Everybody wants to see Cordell Hull, the national chairman. He can't afford to let anyone stay too long, so he has had all the chairs removed from his room. Judges and colonels are already plentiful at the convention. The California delegation is said to be bringing a carload of the golden state's finest fruit as a tribute to McAdoo. Governor Al Smith has already

found it. too hot for him and he rushed away to take a swim in the ocean at Seagate.

George Brennan, of Chicago,

doesn't like to have his picture snapped when he has a cigar in his

mouth. He wasn't slow in telling the photographers so.

National Committeeman Walter

Moore, of Alabama, wa3 boasting of

naving the finest corn farm in his state. "What does it yield?" he was asked. "Three hundred gallons to an acre," was the reply.

William Jennings Bryan is here, both as a delegate and as a newspaper correspondent i reporting the

convention. j

The new McAdoo slogan is "Back to Honesty." J Coming candidates send their rela

tives before. Dan Mohoney, son-in-

law of James M. Cox, is here in ad

vance, and bo is J. C. Ralston, son of

the Indiana senator.

McAdoo's supporters claim he ia a native son of three states. He was born in Georgia and has lived in

New York and California.

The Pullman porters would do

anything to help McAdoo because he raised their salaries when he was

director general of railroads.

Wild Bill Lyons, senator from

Colorado, has blown into town. He's

the man who discovered Jack Demo sey.

Bryan is for majority choice if the

unit rule is scrapped. The Commoner is silent on candidates, saying Florida i3 pledged to McAdoo.

The league of nations issue ia to be dropped by the Democrats. The verdict of the voters in 1920 Is ac

cepted by the leaders, who plan, how

ever, a vigorous indorsement of the world court. Franklin D. Roosevelt is scheduled to deliver the speech nominating Governor Al Smith. Mr. Roosevelt, as'is well known, hag been director general of the governor's presidential campaign up to date. He was the Democratic nominee for vicepresident four years ago and was mainly Instrumental in inducing Mr, Smith to run for governor two years ago. " - Senator Carter Glass, of Virginia, is helping write the Democratic platform. His Ideas contain vitriolic attacks upon the three Harding cabinet officers who were smudged in the Washington scandal investigations, and specifically assails Daugherty, Denby and Fall. He also seeks to condemn the Ku Klux Klan with a plank.

CHILD'S ASSAULT IS GIVEN SMALL NOTICE

Lansing Tot Is Lured Into Church and Attacked Caretaker Is Held

(Special te The Fiery Cross) LANSING, Mich., June 21. John Ingram is today at liberty under a bond of $2,000 following his arrest on the charge of making an assault on a five-year-old girl after enticing her into the Church of Resurrection for which he is caretaker. The charges were preferred by the child's parents. Ingram waived examination and was bound over to the circuit court for trial. It is said that Ingram called to the little girl as she was passing the church, asking her to come in. She refused, accofding to the story and Ingram then told her he had pretty pictures to show her. She consented and entered the church and he took her about the church showing her different objects and after blindfolding her attacked her, it is alleged. Shrinks From Publicity It is said that after his arrest he confessed and asked that his name be kept out of the papers. It is also reported that Rev. Mr. Gabriel, Roman Catholic priest, went to the local papers and attempted to keep a full report out of the papers. This report is substantiated by the fact that but meager reports were published in the loeal papers. The Lansing Capitol News did not state the building into which the child was taken nor the occupation of her alleged assailant. While, in the opinion of Lansing residents, this should not reflect on the Catholic church, it does show, in their opinion, the efforts made by the local press to please the Catholic clergy.

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PEFERSBmGMEETB CAUSE OF COMMENT

Most Successful Celebration Is Held Drill Team Wins Applause

PETERSBURG, Ind., June 23. The big celebration held here by the Klan recently Is still the topic of much conversation. Many thousands of visitors were present and the meeting was a most successful affair. The meeting was held on June 14 and was featured by a big parade in the evening. The Princeton Klan band rendered a concert preceding the procession and won much applause. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon the women's drill team from Pike county executed fancy drills on the downtown streets. They gained much applause. The Rev. E. F. Roberts delivered a brilliant address on Americanism during the evening. A ceremonial, in which a large class of candidates was initiated, was also held. ; Junior Klansmen had a part in the parade. A wonderful display 'of fireworks closed the evening program.

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GROTTO PARADE MOST

GORGEOUS SPECTACLE

(Continued from Page 1) of the "features" was a baby boy, all dressed up in a uniform "just like his dad's" riding astride a big drum in the Shreveport band. Floats carrying everything from gattling guns to goats found a place, in the procession. The delegation from Los Angeles lived up to the California reputation by "advertising as it went" and pretty maidens cast oranges into the crowd as the big truck moved through the crowded streets.

Riot of Noise and Color Monday night the streets were a riot of noise and color as cowbells jangled, whistles shrieked and freak "bands" made their way about "the downtown streets in big trucks. The prophets once again became boys and engaged in a wild frolic. At Keith's Theatre a grand monarch ceremonial was held. The theatre was packed and thousands were turned away. The initiatory exercises were conducted by the Mazda Grotto of Memphis, Tennessee During all the "rioting" by the great hordes of prophets, "cooler heads" are transacting the business to be taken care of during the convention which will close Wednesday Toifrs of the city, luncheons, dances and many other amusements are being offered by Indianapolis citizens acting in co-operation with the local Grotto in entertaining the thousands of visitors. Tuesday proved a

busy dav tor the visitor, with a an-

preme council session In the morn

ing; a massed Mad. concert at noon in the Cadle Tabernacle; the international drjll contest at the coliseum and a field day meet in the afternoon at the state fairgrounds; a horse show at 2 o'clock by the Indianapolis Saddle Club, and the carnival nn

the Circle between 7 and 9 o'clock.

lonoweu oy tne Mardl Gras parade. The grand monarch's ball at the Murat Temple Wednesday night will conclude the festivities of the present convention. Oliver R. Wald, monarch of the Sahara Grotto of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Wald will lead the grand march. Will Elect Wednesday The election of officers will be made at the session of the supreme council Wednesday. It is customary for the officers to be rotated, so that there will probably be a contest for only one office, that of venerable prophet Three candidates were prominently mentioned Tuesday. They were Miles S. Gregory, Jenistan Grotto, Los Angeles, Cal.; Edgar Hatch, Mazda Grotto, Memphis, Tenn., and H. E. Christenbury, Knoxville, Tenn.

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stated that if the minister did not

siop His fight on lawlessness, the writer "would get his heart." It ia believed here by Klansmen that the bombing of the house was done to frighten Klansmen to the extent that they would drrm their ontiiriMao n

- 1' . f 111 aiding the authorities in bringing

auuui arresis or law violators. Rev. Gre?orv has

foe of bootleggers and gamblers and

ua-iaKen a most active part In the cleanup started by the Klansmen of this county.

A MAltK AT WHICH TO SHOOT Friends of the retiring Klaliff of the Greencastle Klan claim for him the championship and claim that he has set a mark for other Klansmen to shoot at. The following is claimed for the retiring officer: He was one of the first fifty to join in Putnam county. He ha3 not missed a KLan meeting held in the city since he became a member. He has helped to burn or construct every fiery cross burned in Creencastle. He led the first group of Klansmen to appear in Greencastle streets in Klan regalia. He was the first person to mention anything in favor of the Klan from a Greencastle pulpit. He has been one of the guards stationed at all women's meetings held in this city. Ho helped organize the Kampus Klan and had attended every meeting. He reorganized the Junior Klan and at present is field director for Putnam county. He has been sole city agent for the Fiery Cross for eight months. He has visited and taken part in thirty-six parades and closed meetings held outside his own city.

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MICHIGAN TO HOLD

HUGE CELEBRATION

(Continued from Page 1)

of many persons in this stato whn

are spreading propaganda and fight

ing against tne rapid growth of the American organization.

Committees Work nard AH committees on th

giant three-day celebration have worked night and dav and fh nlnna

are practically completed for the en

ure event. Tne program will include speeches by prominent Klansmen, fireworks, and a patriotic pro

gram on juiy 4.

Parking space has been nrnviile1

for the thousands of ailtns and traffio

rules have been perfected which will

Keep congestion down to a minimum. Every convenience possible will be provided for visiting Klanswomen as well as for the Klansmen.

ORANGEMEN OF TERRE HAUTE TO PARADE

Celebration to Be Held July 12 Many Features on AllDay Program T

(Special to The Fiery Cross) TERRE HAUTE, Ind., June 23. Plans have been announced here by the Loyal Orange Institution for a celebration to be held on July 12, when the Orangemen of Vigo county will hold a parade and give an allday program. The program calls for band concerts, dancing and sporting events at the Summer Gardens In this city. July 12 is Orangeman's Day and local Orangemen are preparing to celebrate to the limit. The attendance is expected to be large at the celebration. There will be a number of speakers who will deliver patriotic addresses during the afternoon and evening. The parade la

the morning will open the program.

(Continued from Page 1) Vatican embassy the new government has declared a policy which backs the league of nations, promises a firmer German policy, upholds the eight-hour law, etc. Long Term Expected There are those who predict that Doumergue's term of office will be long and quiet. Elected by votes of the Right, acceptable to the Conservatives as well as the Liberals, he stands a good chance of remaining in power, even if the political tide turns again in favor of the bloc national.

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