Fiery Cross, Volume 3, Number 36, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 July 1924 — Page 1

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America s Leading Klan Publication E,J822Knot, E STRUCTURE f GOVERNMENT GIVES FORCE TO ?H?yL0il,.N,0N' ,T " ESSENTIAL THAT PUBLIC OPINION SHOULD BE ENLIGHTENED'. WASHINGTON. "THERE IS NO FAILURE EXCEPT FAILURE TO SERVE THE PURPOSE" VOLUME III, NUMBER 36 INDIANAPOLIS, IND, FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1924 6

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TREATMENT OF OTIIEIt CANDIDATES BY NEWSPAPERS BRINGS MICH CRITICISM KJATE CRASHERS" CREATE TERRIFIC DIN IN SMITH "DEMONSTRATION" CHAIRMAN THREATENS TO ENTERTAIN .MOTION TO MOVE CONVENTION TO ANOTHER CITY DflPL'afes Distrusted With Crude Treatment (Jivea Tliem Unjust Attacks on Ail Candidates Brinsr Resentment "Klaxon Chorus" ly Itrennnn-Sinith Crowd Reaches Limit of Endurance Rule or Ruin Seems to Be Policy of New lorkcr's Backers (By Staff Correspondent) NEW YORK, July 1. For anyone aspiring to win a bet, and who doesn't care how long lie has to wait,, that person should bet that a Democrat National Convention will never again be held in New York. The treatment accorded ondidates (other than Al Smith) and delegates by the New York newspapers is almost beyond the conception of those who believe in fair play. The storming of the convention by a mob fathered by Smith backers, and which created a din which was jrepuisive to those of finer sensibilities, was but one of the many things which go to set New York down as a poor Bport. It was necessary at one time for Chairman Walsh to threaten to entertnin a motion to adjourn the convention to another city. It is be lieved that if the motion had been made, and could have been heard in the confusion, that it would have carried unanimously, not including the backers of Al Smith, Roman Catholic Governor of New York. The threat came on last Thursday when Smith's "Klaxon Chorus" was in action. It was painfully evident that the Smith "demonstration" had been carefully planned. Men were stationed about the balcony with klaxons and were near electric plugs were the horns could be attached. At the mention of Smith's name the klaxons were started. Immediately before a big gang of hoodlums had "crashed the gates" with checks gaining them admittance. The bedlam which resulted will linger long In the memories of those delegates who had to be deafened by tg uproar which meant nothing. It is true that the "demonstration" lasted longer possibly, than any other had ever gone, but It meant nothing and brought nothing but disgust from delegates from outside the state of New York. The ear-splitting noise was carried on by persons who had no vote in the convention although (Continued on Page 5) BEDF0CD POLICE AID PARADING KLANSMEN o-opernt'on of Department Is Lauded Many Beautiful Floa(3 Are Cheered BEDFOKD, Ind.. June 28. On last Saturday night the Ku Klux Klan paraded in this city before a large) rrowd which assembled to take part In the celebration. Approximately 2.000 Klansmen, Klanswomen and Junior Klansmen found a place in the procession. Delegations from Lawrence, Orange, Monroe and other points were present. Many beautiful floats were in line and the procession was cheered all along the line of march. The city was thronged and far out hi the residential district there was a Jam of automobiles filled with motorists making their way to the line of march. The parade formed at Washington Park. Preceding the march ReT. Mr. Wren delivered an address on patriotism which was applauded vig orously from the start. After the parade, which disbanded at the park, two fiery crosses were burned. t-xceneni co-operation was re ceived from the Bedford police de partment and Klansmen are loud in their praise of the members who as '! ted la handling the crowds and . aiding the Klansmen,

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DELAWARE SWINGING INTO KLAN COLUMN MOST MAGNIFICENTLY Ceremonials Are Many as Move Spreads to East 1,000 Enter in One Class Heads of Organization' Are Lauded by Klansmen Open-Air Meeting's Held (Special to The Fiery Cross) WILMINGTON, Dei., July 1. The growth of the Ku Klux Klan Is being emphasized here each week by the ever-increasing number of cere monials being held and other activities of the Klan which are ever on the increase. At this time the Klan is sweeping the eastern states and it swept up from the south and engulfed the states and of the middle west and rolled to the Pacific coast and on up into Oregon and Washington. One of the largest Klan ceremo nials to have been held near here recently was last week when more than one thousand candidates were initiated into the Klan organization. The ceremonial was held at Claymont, where a great crowd gathered to witness the impressive sight. It is estimated that three thousand automobiles were parked within the mammoth enclosure where the initiation took place. Outdoor Meetings Held The affair was the first of a series of outdoor meetings which are to be held- in Castle county this summer, The meeting was featured wiyi the tmnnnic-or-tr ntgnesnflerttscrMBi ever lighted In this county. ' It is said the cross was sixty feet tall. It cast a light into the heavens that could be seen for many miles. Immediately before the ceremonial took place, bands from Newark ren dered a concert and a fife and drum corps from West Chester was very muchin evidence. The Klan growth here is almost beyond the belief of the most opti - 4 mistic of Klan workers. Delaware is doing herself proud, and those in charge of organizing here are given high praise by Klansmen. VETERANS READY FOR JULY FOURTH Record Crowd Expected to View Races, Sham Battle and Fireworks at Fairgrounds All is in readiness for the big Fourth of July celebration to be staged by the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the Indiana State Fairgrounds next Friday. The race pro gram will be lull ot pep as some of the best horses in the country have entered. The 2:20 trot will have fourteen starters and the 2:25 pace will have fifteen starters, the races to be three heats in five. There will be a classy field also of running horses for the 5-8 mile and the one mile runs. The mile run will be known as the "Indiana Derby" and will be hotly contested, with not less than eight starters. Wes. Stout, the well-known race horse veteran, will act as starter for all races, the races starting promptly at 2 p. m. The evening program will consist of an elaborate fireworks display with many beautiful set pieces, in connection with the sham battle in which one hundred and fifty soldiers will take part. The 139th infantry band of twen ty-five pieces will give a band concert afternoon and evening. The gates will open at 10 a. m. Children and automobiles will be admitted free of charge. There will be lunch and refreshments on the grounds. The committee in charge Invites the general public to attend, and also wishes to announce that in case of rain July 4th, the celebration will be held Saturday, July 5th. AGED KLANSWOMAN IS BURIED AT BUTLERVILLE BUTLERVILLE, Ind., June 28. Mrs. Sarah Ross, aged eighty-two, was buried here following her death June 20. Mrs. Ross had the dlstinc-tlon-of being the oldest Klanswoman in Jennings county. Sixty members of her organization, in full regalia, took part in the burial service. The funeral services were held In the Methodist church. Mrs. Ross had been a resident ot. Butlerville tor many years and had a wide circle of friends. She was much beloved J by her bost of close friends.

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DRASTIC STEPS LOOM IN FIGHT ON ALIEN FLOOD REPORTS FROM CANADA SHOW INCREASE IN FOREIGNERS SMUGGLED INTO U. S. Official New York Figures Show 6,000,000 Aliens Enter Who Can Not Read or Write (By Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, D. C, July 1. Reports from different sections of this country and from Canada, in regard to immigrants, are causing concern. A report from Ottawa, Canada, states that approximately forty thousand undesirable immigrants were ille gaily slipped over the American bor der, after having made their way into Canada, during the past twelve months. This one report, when placed beside the report by the state of New York, Department of Education, as given out from Albany, that the number of illiterates in New York state are increasing out of all proportion to the increase in population, shows the menace of immigration. The "bootlegged" immigrants, in addition to those which have legally made their way into America, threatens to throw America well down in the line of percentage of illiteracy. It is pointed out by those Interested that cold figures -de not show that the vast majority of illiterates are immigrant .J,: '.--j- -- - - ,-. -- P Hamlten itealtb Hoards' However, the showing ' On paper is but a minor detail, as the Increasing illiteracy Is making it hard for health boards to properly educate certain communities where the immigrant has colonized, in proper sanitary conditions. According to the Albany report, almost 5,000,000 aliens have settled in New York during the last twenty-three vears. Ad- - Prximately 1,000,000 of these were persons over fourteen who could neither read nor write their native language or English. The vast majority of the balance, while "credited with being able to read and write, had but a most meager education and only a smattering of the art of reading and writing. The races that are the chief of fenders in illegally gaining entrance rrom Canada, according to the Ottawa report, are Finnish, Italians, Poles, Japanese, Russians and Chinese. The Canadian government has already taken steps that require the immigrant into Canada, whom the government assists in entering, to make a deposit that will insure their continued residence in that country. The immigration problem is one (Continued on Page 5) MANY BANDS TO PLAY AT K0K0M0 MEETING Howard County Klansmen Prepare to Entertain Many Visitors July 4 (Special to The Fiery Cross) KOKOMO, Ind., July 1. That no visiting Klansmen will get "lost" in Kokonio, on July 4 - when the- big Klan celebration will be held, is seen in the announcement that local Klansmen will go on duty at midnight on July 3 to take care of Klansmen who arrive in Kokomo for the big Independence Day event dur ing the wee small hours. A perfect system has been worked out to take care of all visiting Klansmen from the time they arrive, either by steam roads, interurban or drive in. The meeting this year will be held at the Exposition Grounds which is inside the city limits and is reached by street cars and interurban. Ample parKing space will be provided in side the grounds. An innovation will be found in tpe "get-together" points established. The different towns ot the state will have their names placed at different points and at theBe places, the Klansmen from those respective points may gather together. Many Special Cars Many special cars have been chartered by Klansmen throughout the state and present indications point to a large crowd. It is planned to hold the greatest parade ever held in Kokomo. Many bands will be on the grounds throughout the day and a large number of devices will be In evidence to provide amusement in addition to the regular program.

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MEMBERS OF GROTTO GO TO AH) OF NEWSY WHO IS BLACKJACKED Five Aliens Brutally Attack Leo Sheets and Make Escape Victim, Knocked Unconscious, Taken Home In Taxi Report to Police Futile Is Leo S. Sheets, Fiery Cross salesman, who was brutally assaulted by a gang of alien ruffians on last Wednesday night, at the corner of Washington and Pennsylvaia streets, was able to leave his home Monday although still showing signs of his rough usage at the hands of opponents of the Klan. Sheets was attacked at about 9:30 as he was selling papers. When he attempted to defend himself from one man, who tried to tear up his papers, four other men who were waiting for that action on the part of Sheets, rushed in to aid the first gangster and-the five attacked Sheets. One of the men in the rear struck the salesman in the head with a blackjack as members of the Grotto rushed to the newsboy's aid. The- thugs tiien ran outh tn Pennsylvania strefet and into an alley. Chase was gfven but the aliens were lost track of, in the alleyways. The matter 'was ported to the police with the uau&fresuH'in such.;ases. Sheets was removed to his home in a taxi where medicas attention was given him. He was knocked TincWff-Bctousiy-the blow. from theblackrl EL&JD KLAN BUYS BUILDING FOR HOME LGrowth ' of Organization Be wilders Enemy Aids Building JFund of Church (Special to The Fiery Cross) EL WOOD,-Ind., June 28. The Elwood Klan is going with a speed that is bewildering to its enemies and most gratifying to its many friends Local activities have been greatly on the increase and the purchase of a new home by the local Klan places it among the very leaders in fraternal organizations in this city. A big increase in membership has been noted since the purchase of the home, about three weeks ago. The home furnishes an ideal place for the Klansmen to meet, both on businessand socially. Among the more recent activities of the organization was the presentation of three hundred dollars to the First Presbyterian Church, which is to be applied on. the building fund. The money was given directly to Rev. H. C. Cornelle, pastor of the church. A silk flag on a gilded staff was also presented the church by Dr. Don Sigler of this city. The new home is located in Main street and "the work ot putting the building into shape for the Klan is now in progress. Meetings will be held there by the Klansmen, Klans women, and the Junior Klan. A large electrical cross has been placed on the top ot the building and it now blazes forth each night. It is planned to add a third story to the building tn the not distant future. Klansmen and Klanswomen took part in flag services held at the First Baptist Church, which was crowded, to capacity. CHURUBUSCO STAGES SUCCESSFUL PARADE CHURUBUSCO, Ind., June 28. The Klansmen of this place staged a parade here last night before what Is claimed to have been the largest crowd-ever seen in this place. No disturbance of any kind took place, although a number of rough-look ing visitors were seen on the streets earlier -"in the evening and a remark: was heard that they intended to start trouble. It is evident that tJnejrrealiased they were in the wrone place -aftef -seeing the enthusiasm expressed, by the big crowd at the sight of the marchers. PAXTON KLAN MAKES M3;GIFT TO MINISTER PAXTON. ind.. July 1. Rev. Charles Townsend, a pastor ot the Apostolio church, was presented with a substantial financial gift by members W the Ku Klux Klan fol lowing a' sermon delivered by him one night last week. Following the presecauim uie congregation sans . JVThe c:i Cuned Cross."

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JOE ROACH FIGURES IN MULLIN MIX DRIVER OF "MYSTERY CAR" IS REDUCED IN RANK FOL- - LOWING ROBBERY Mayor Shank Comes to Rescue of Officer Who Played Part in Masons' Discharge (By Wlngfoot) John (Greenlawn) Mullin, mystery car" fame. Is again of in trouble and this time has been re duced in rank. Mullin, who as sunervisor of detectives under Chief of Police Rikhoff, was called into the office of the prosecuting attorney in regard to his driving what was alleged to have been a stolen car, this time suffers in a shakeup of the police department following the robbery of a local department store. Joe Roach, one of the founders ot the un-American Unity League, and co-worker of Pat O'Donnell, founder of an anti-Klan sheet which had an m-and-out" existence for awhile, fig ures m tne Mullin incident as it was Roach whom Mullin permitted to see a man named Thomas, held as a suspect in the robbery. Imme diately after Roach appeared in the case, rumors began flying about that the saspect a bond had been reduced from; ?7,000 o; $3,000; Figured hTKasbn'F Removal -it charged repeatedly several jtual -head tvt tlkeor'narfeieBt ana mat ne nan tnmgs much hisown way despite what Chief of Police Rikhoff desired. Mullin also figuredin the reduction and discharge of fifteen Masons from the police force. At that time a terrific fight was being waged against Protestants by Chief Rikhoff, Mullin. and Mike fGlenn, now head of the traffic de partment. During the present shakeup, Mullin was first demoted to patrolman by the board of safety. Mayor Shank, it is understood, came to his rescue with the result that he was moved up to captain of detectives. One of the most noticeable phases of the reduction and discharge of Protestant officers is, that after it was claimed that there were too many men on the force, the cry was set up by Mike Glenn that there were not enough traffic officers. Rancid criticism has been rained upon the police force under Chief of Police .Rikhoff, but Mayor Shank has re fused to remove him. In view of the fact that Mayor Shank ran on an "anti-Klan" plat form and that Rikhoff was warring on Protestant members of the police force, it is apparent to most citizens why Rikhoff was never removed. The present shakeup does not come as a surprise to those who are familiar with the present method of operating the police department. CALIFORNIANS WILL CELEBRATE JULY 4 Oakland to Have Three-Day Celebration Giant Ceremonial to Be on Program (Special to The Fiery Cross) OAKLAND, Cal., July 1. It is con fidently expected here that the convention to be held in this city on July 4, 5 and 6, will be the largest ever to have assembled in this city. The celebration is to be held under the auspices of the Bay Cities Klans. Preparations have been made to handle a crowd of fifty thousand persons and it was given out by the committee in charge that on Inde pendence Day there will be a parade of ten thousand Klansmen, all of whom will march with their visors up. Many bands and drill corps will find a place In the procession, it was state"! today. . It is expected tp have more than two hundred mounted Klansmen in full regalia is the' pa rade. During the evening a dance will be given. On the evening of July 5 a big cere mony will be held, in which 5,000 candidates will be initiated. During the day visitors will be shown over the city in automobile tours. July 6, Sunday, religious services will be held and the visiting Klans men will attend the different church' es of the city. Delegations from Stockton, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Fresno, San Diego, Santa Cruz, San Jose and many other points have signified their intentions of attendin taa celebration.

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'LITTLE DICK' GETS IN THE BIG SHOWHOW fflD HE DO IT? Terre Haute Attorney Plays Part in an Underwood Demonstration Werneke, Who Acts as Lawyer for Bootleggers, Causes Vigo County Citizens to Wonder (Special to The Fiery Cross) TERRE HAUTE, Ind., July 1. The question that presents itself to Terre Haute citizens today is, "How did little Dick Werneke get to New York?" The fact that he carried the Indiana standard in the Underwood demonstration, is no surprise, because "Little Dick" is always in company with those who oppose the Klan. "Little Dick" is the individual "who strove so hard to get the local bar association to endorse Mayor Davis, who made such a miserable race for the nomination for governor on an "anti-Klan" platform. It is believed here that he did Underwood about the same amount of good which he urn Davis none at all. Likes the Spotlight However, it got "Little Dick" in the spotlight and that it is firmly believed by many, i3 what "Little Dick" likes so well. So far as it can be learned, "Little Dick" was neither a delegate nor an alternate to the convention, and iust what anthoritv he had to carry the Indiana standard is far beyond the ability of many persons in Terre Haste to fathom. J .'Just' -what compensation, if any. nv ueriTflfc UMDCiS , pCOittCia WOrlT Itt ttjurougn u is understood that he qenves a pleasant income from his work in acting as attornev for boot leggers who are now and then caught iu ine legal net. There are many who are wondering if "Little Dick's" income will be lessened by his trip to New York, Inasmuch as he is awav from his office. Many do not believe it will he ENEMY USES SLACK - WORK AS WEAPON Negro Laborers at Terre Haute Are Being Fed Propaganda by Aliens (Special to The Fiery Cross) TERRE HAUTE, Ind., July 1. Enemies of the Klan in this city have grasped at everything possible in an effort to discredit the Klan and to spread propaganda. The latest fabrication seized hold of is that negro laborers who were laid off on account of a slackening in building operations here, were discharged by certain pressure brought by Klans men. The ridiculousness of this charge is seen in the fact that white men, many ot them members of the Klan, have been temporarily laid off, The falsehood has been spread among the negroes in an attempt to have them line up with certain other elements who are fighting the Klan Crooked politicians in this city have waged a relentless war on the Klan organization, which has grown and flourished in the face ot desperate odds. Efficient management of the Klan here by the chief officer has had much to do with the success of-the local organization. The bit of propaganaa wnicn comes from the en forced idleness of a number of work men will have no effect on the success ot the Klan in this city. BIBLE AND FLAG IS PRESENTED L 0. 0. F. ROaNOKjo, . ind., Jniy l. At the dedication ot the new home of the Odd Fellows here, the women of the Ku Klux Klan presented the Rebecca Lodge with a Bible. The Odd Fellows Lodge was presented with a beautiful silk flag by the Klansmen of this place. The dedication ceremony was at tended by several hundred persons and a number of short talks were made by officers and members, dur ing which the Klansmen and Klans women were thanked for the gifts Upon the. presentation of the . flag, which now holds a prominent place in the hall, the entire assemblage arose and sang America.. The Bible presented by the women will be used each, meeting night by

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BRENNAfi IS SLAPPED IN FACE BY VOTE ONE PARAGRAPH OF ADOPTED FLASK SEEN BY THOUSANDS AS DIRECT JAB AT ILLINOIS IRISHMAN WHO INJECTED RELIGIOUS ISSUE INTO CONVENHON PRINCIPLES OF KLAN ARE EMBODIED IN ACCEPTED VERSION Religious Liberty, Freedom of Press and Speech, Separation of Church and State Are .Included Attempt to Read American Democrats Out of Their Own Party Is Dismal F a 1 In r e Attention Called to Names of Men Who Led Fight Against the Millions of Protestants Within the Klan Ranks

(By Staff Correspondent) NEW YORK, July 1. The Brennan-Smith forces whipped to a frazzle on the "anti-Klan, plank," which they were determined to place in the Democratic -platform, are today most bitter as balloting for the nominations continues in a deadlock. On the seventeenth ballot castv just after noon today McAdoo ,

anH Smith Viorl flio r-MY4-- : HaA iv 1,4. ;V HIT- A..--: hc'a iu a ivivui V1CU xlViittaUUV , having more than one-hmdred votes in excess of Smith. 4 The "anti-Klan nlank.' WfiicV w ti ih W I .' Dlank. That Is. it eTTrte su Klan. The Klan has no Blanks in tVia nlatfrn-mo Tnll.1 .1 The plank reaffirms the stand of the Democratic party for religious liberty, free press, separation ot church and state, and that the freedom of speech shall not be abridged. Klansmen are today wondering ust how this plank can possibly be construed as an "anti-Klan" Blank. The very principles on which the Klan is founded is embraced in the plank as written by William Jen nings Bryan. The adoption of the plank was a mighty blow to Brennan who had come to New York with firm determination to force the plank into the platform, regardless of the wishes of the majority. Heartsick at Outcome The Democrats who have the wel fare ot their party at heart are Bick at the outcome of the fight precipitated by the Roman Catholics and which threatened to disrupt their whole party. The plank adopted touches specifically upon just such actions as those of Brennant who shouted from the housetops that he would see that the Klan (made up wholly of Protestant citi zens) was condemned, at a conven tion at which a Roman Catholic was to try to become a candidate for the presidency of the United States. That part of the plank referred to reads: "We insist at all times upon obedience to the orderly process of law and deplore and condemn any effort to arouse religious er racial dissension." That paragraph (Continued on Page 5) RUSSELLVRXE HAS FLAG RAISING DAY American Legion and Scouts Hoist Emblem Presented by Klanswomen RUSSELIrVILLE. Ind.. June 28.Many Klansmen and Klanswomen and members of the Junior Klan were among the great crowd which took part in the flag raising held here last Sunday, in which the Boy scouts, Girl Scouts and the American Legion took an active part. The flag was raised on a seventy-foot pole. The flag was presented to the local scout organization by the women of She Klan, and Klansmen donated the pole. Rev. H. L. Davis, of Brownsbunr. delivered a stirring address, and the Rus8ellville band furnished the music for the occasion. The American Legion firing squad fired a saint and taps was sounded by the boy scouts. The affair was one ot the most beautiful patriotic demonstration! ever held in RussellvHle. It was attended, by a very large number persons : from all . parts of thi

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