Fiery Cross, Volume 4, Number 10, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 January 1925 — Page 1
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"Put Americans on Guard" Washington "I PROPORTION AM THE tTHtTTIJHK OF1 JOVERMEIfT OrVRS FORCE TO PTBLIC OPITtlO, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT PLBLIC OPIJfio" should he emightemcd WASHINGTON. 'THERE IS NO FAILURE EXCEPT FAILURE TO SERVE THE PURPOSE' VOLUME IV, NO. 10 INDIANAPOLIS, IND., FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1925 PRICE FIVE CENTS
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EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE ARE RECEIVED
Scores of letters come to Fiery Cross office from persons who received aid from Klan in Marion County. Coal bins are filled by Klansmen who work diligently to complete task on Christmas morning. Volunteers in authomobiles deliver baskets of food in record time. Machinery of different branches of organization coordinate perfectly as cheer is delibered in all parts of city and county simultaneously.
LAFAYETTE BANS SANTA (Special to The Fiery Cross) LAFAYETTE. Ind., Dec. 29. The "famous" so-called "antimask" ordinance which was passed here in great haste more than a year ago, when Mayor Durgan was convulsed by anti-Klan spasms, reached the limit in enforcement during the week before Christmas when Santa Claus was refused to use the streets of this city. One aide of the white-whiskered gentleman who was listening to the wishes of children in a downtown store, stepped to the street to distribute a few sacks of candy and was promptly ordered to remove his mask. The Salvation Army had Santa Claus out for one even!ng, but gave up after the one attempt.
Rescue Workers Provide Christmas Cheer
CAPITOL HILL IS SYMBOL OF SADNESS AS NEW YEAR NEARS
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r.ll'uvir.p oxpr-iiin if r.itt;i e;i:npl.' of .s.t.ri.s r.-' civ. d i. Fiery I'rns? nnd M.t ii.i. I." hi. i No. irom tin- p.inn;.f.iiii.ilrs i-r.i remembered by
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Many Changes Brought About by Deaths and Elections Some Go Into Obscurity
Ulll'l Mnlsy Street, ltidiaii:l;iiliM. Inl.. I )ccemler "V, lH'-M. To tile Kr.iint! himI on'.eu of the K ll Kill Klunx We take these woriiH til enrrns tlr hent-tlell thanks for the wonderful basket and the Christum eheer you nprrad in our home. Many thank to the one that delltcred I tie li.'isl.cl. Mi:. AMI Jll. FUJI) Iv fi.
Personal expressions of gratitude i-r- I;--', viii-lv.-fl in wiitin.LC from
f:l!! .,ii y. rvi d liy Mariol;
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nl W.iiai n 'if 1 1n Ulan tup:! have
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kinc 'lir!Klmas ; i
distributed, led iirlKtni:iy Rni f unilies a ml vhose ,irr eivn III' :l 1 1 1 a , - f- -lile at-
Lrr!t Sandrr. of Indiana, One of Thoso V!io Will Lwivt- ( nnTt'ss in t Two -Mositiis
t Ky Staff l'nrresnoni!i-ii!) j WA.-IliNiiTi IX, !. C. lite. 2?. Ai ' N'c.v Y.ars rolls around the. bii; build- ! iny nil Capitol hill Is a symbol of j sadness. .M-n;bers uf I'onpresa are i r. -mil, (led or a parMrtr; pom;) are re- I iroved by death: othc-s are about to! paaa ialo political oliM-uritv. Hut it! Is all the j.-un- under tho big white dom- ! In th. big bulldlrr-r on the hill am- j billons have been made ar.d blasted:'
been mad- and unmade: ;
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MUNCIE LIKES TO EAT (Special to The Fiery Cross) ' MCXCIE, Ind., Dec. 20. The BInnele Klan L up and dolus;. Assisted hy the w omen's ortranisntion, chicken snpners, rabbit trie and other social events are arrowing? most cumero-as. Doth organizations Joined in Christmas charities and nincU eood m nccoutplisned. On December 27 the Junior organization staged a play which met with areat snccess. At this time n large nnmbcr of members arc anticipating the KDuo Degree which will be conferred on them at an early date. A Christmas entertainment was given by the organization in which all members and their families took part.
OUTLOOK FOR COMING YEAR MAGNIFICENT
WITH REPORTS FROM ETEBT PART OF THE STATE GL01VT5G WITH ENTHUSIASM 1823 WTLL BE YEAR OF 3IAXY ADDED ACCOMPLISHMEXTS U LXDIASA KLASDOH
RICHMOND MMBERS PLANNING FOR BIG THINGS DURING 1925
Operating Quietly Unit Tins Built j
Groundwork for Ercn Greater Acliierenients
Tho hearts of approximately 500 children were. made glad on Christinas Day when the American Rescue Workers helped out Santa Claus and provided the children with a turkey dinner, candy and fruit. Kach child received a toy. The Christmas party was under the direct charge of Colonel Minton. Colonel Minton and his wife are very active in relief work In Indianapolis. Colonel Minton has voiced his thanks for the ready response received from Americans in aiding him in providing the cheer for the children on Christmas.
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1 1 . K f r-(.'- ii 1 ofl'erii'Ks fro:a Klan.-:-lui n aud had pc riei te'l a buying ii(.;i ix . a t-l'n-i on tigeiu-y and a lii-t; iliat i-n :ii-'t rit-y, with the machinery oT ih- ditt i r'-nt briin.'hos of lb- oi ;:a n i..itii,a eo-oi dina t in period ly. The .hnirnian of lim K'n-ral orK'i n i;.a! i"i' , a I'-.-i'lirs.- pi;;. -ieian uf In1 ia r.:i 1-ilb-.. was lu.nl ..f th- urbanization Inst y.-ar. it whs his tieFile to malic a h-idr record in thetllsiribulloti of bavkits Oils year than laPt. olunti i r s iibsi r 1 1-1 1 1 in h v. i" re rcr(ived fur uvcral ulj before
eiu rished hopes of jcune;. legislators I have. died. I'tid the first of a new year j briiiK aroun 1 a pain, when old colicr. (ill- s r--illv.e that they are about) to lie torn apart after years of serv- j l-e toci-iher. P rhaps the panij I3 n. j l-'iie K-et nr-r to the elder r-.oti who 110 lonper find old eronlc-3 in the r apit.'l corridors.
i -..!nn; thos -, 1 re mio::. ... ' ' -v Years are .-TFrtors ILodue. of j ' .-11 husef ' .-, i:r;:ii'.-soc. of i onneeKlan lieu;, and Coll, of Hbodo Island, who 1
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Congress Sees Menace of Untaxed Roman Property
(Special to The Fiery Cross) IUCHMOND, Ind., Dec. 29. The Richmond Klan is all ready for the start of the Sew Tear and Is eagrer to mal;c its 1S25 record even better than that of the just closing. The local Klan has operated without blare of trurr.ptts find has achieved much success. Durinpr the past year the members of the local organization
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lVaOiLai 1 vpecial io',fie ierr cross) T wr A vad A t our n a pv ! WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. IN MAYORALTY RACE,29.-Due to the continued de-
jmands by the Roman Catholic
-;c 01 th- hav- recently pu::sed to tho Creit
1 (l.iiB.nt-; ncyond I Enemies Inject "Klan Issue": church, a fixed rule is proposed ; CHll. f - 1 ITI I IP TTimtJrt thorn ! 0 it. nt 1 k n ! n rr I 1. '
f"r tho late Julius Kahn, of Cali-
isiiiii uM OF iiLAN TO START THIS WEEK
fornl.i. chairman of the House military affairs committee: "Uncle Billy"
(riene, of Massachusetts, a veteran of marly thirty years, and Ben Humphreys, of Mississippi, another old bm-T in the lower house of Conrrress. I'ncle .loo Cannon, of Illinois, who voluntarily retired a year or more :il:o on account of advanced ace, con-
tin 11 all '
and Are Badly Beaten in Little Rock
in Congress whereby the Roman Catholic churches will receive no more favors than Protestant churches. It is stated that the continued in
troducing of bills to remit duty
(Special to The Fiery t rim) LITTLI3 ROCK, Ark., Dec. 29. In one of the bitterest campaigns waped
Judge Charles p. Moyer was elected ; On goods shipped into America
mflvnr over Hen T). Rr ekhonso bt , I 4-n DnMnn 1'nl.Ai.n
o he missed hv his eolle-i irnes I ,V , . - t , , . Y V , ailU KU"lg W iVUIHO.il Vjclt-lUJlll. o ue i.nss'n in ni.. coiie.ifeucs, t lit election held here last week.! , , , , . , . hom loved him. iM.vw.ei.it tf.-,rr e.iH f. r,!i i churches has Drought about
.And then the electorate often parts 1 votc:3 to 2 944 c;ast for Brickho'usc ! the agitation for the fixed rule. rrien-s in t ontzress Ainniiir those v. .. .. i. 0
- i n ii" h-rwni ins sixi.il J ear as
w: 1 .tie 10 Minri i (.- i e o v inn i:- nil
independent candidate.
Forced Klan Issue
IT. C OV me irrno msv or Arthur Tones Tfoninn CaOi,-,.
oncK route on. A'.aren 4 is tjen. Isaac ;
hi is;;:-,:.s at each n-.-i ;:i. of .Marion 1 Mterwnoa, 01 j oieoo. unio. wno nn j pivej joo votes.
t i.uiity Klan .- and at in-ei inns 1 o- en in ana out or (-oncrress since uf the women's nn-,i ru:'.i : i. n As th's ! 187.1. He Is the last survlvinsr Tnion
fund t.-rew iin-;i-. !. .1 , m ! r 1 bu t io-is veteran of the civil war in the House, A "Klan issue" was forced into the Iri-iu fi l mis t-suii.- in. -ral of Jinoland be leaves behind him Malnr j campaign by enemies of the organl-ea.-li. Tli- worn m l-i-, ..iti-ia tave I Stead in. of North Carolina, the sole : zatlon, and- this resulted in the do-t.-.eii, find on- Mft of J I .' i a m,- from I survivor of the legions of Jackson feat of Mayor Brlckhouse. as Judge
the I n a s u ry of K !;i mii-i t 'i- i-l-a 1 rnia u -i;i in I ! t - had ;n-i l.r k- ;s and hl-s r
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Volunteers to distribute tho hask(ts u . re a?:ked for in th- last moetIiil.' of Klan No. 3 before Christmas. More- than enoUKh volunteers with automobiles rromir-e 1 to lie present at (Continued on I'atrn 2)
an'' T . e. W' eri Cenernl Pherwoo.i b'ds fare--1--11 'o rnir-risi. fvnitor TV.irren. of Vt'i-om.''nT. now In his Slst year, prob-
asant task inhlv r.-tM become the last memoer a vear of the c;rnr.-i A rmy of the Republic
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-t' tlie distribution -y to supply f.(H rehasir. enrnmit-
to serve in Congress.
FORT WAYNE UNIT IS COMING INTO ITS OWN Giant Strides Mrdc by Upstate Local To Build New Auditorium Next Spring
Moyer later received tho endorsement of local Klansmen. , Many things were resorted to during: the campaiRii, in an effort to defeat Judge Moyer.
His election, however, was heralded fs a "sure thing" three weeks before the election. Several days before tho election, a report became current that the Klan intended to parade, Just prior to the date of tho election. This was do-
rd e-i-.-es way to Mrs. Marvr,ied by Klan leaders who wore borne of N-w Jersey, ns the n'v out in tho denial by tho fact that tlie In Co-terre-sr,, unless Mrs. i Klan did not or did not attempt to 'phi fo1'ovn th" Cal iforn r,i stafra a parade. On the Saturday t prd s"ceeds her late h u .--.-.' h t before tho election on Monday,
bard tl. e Tleuse of b( e pre 3 e n fi 1 v s . i supporters of both cnndidate-H held Sne-ii -r "."l't a-ml Representative i parades throurth the downtown Sc'tiII. ;bi 1 -lt"d member from Mim.-- isireets, but tho Klan took no imrt in
r - both hpBn pradu'ed fro
Will Admit Girls Between Ages of Twelve and Sixteen, It Is Stated
Mrs. M out . f '' a'-cs'i-n .--
Xor''i, --o.- -x n .Tii""s
preeedr
Women Ch.mce i o Nolan, of California, froe- j -T7cr-r.ss at the enel of th's
t hem. ! Moyer Won lnnl Down i For about three, weeks prior to the i election, both -.and!d;len held meet- : lnc every nUvht, nnd interest In tho
I eomlny: contest was at hliih pitch
the jf, ;,..,. !o the Senate. Thev v.-Ml -rr--- l , of 'he present p'.-'Ure Pen--i--- Ti 'd T. W-I-h. of Mi""lii----.. r n 1 tlie p'eturesouo Magnus ... d ' V fi rme-r.
A' t-o e wno are inittinT ( on- ; ,,.,,,. i,it(. .r ..mm led it
months nre Kveref f5- ti - .i.,,,,-., tv,t .Tudu-e Mover had
von by un almost two to one count.
The most recent bill passed remitting duty was that which covered the duty on a carillon of sixteen bells to
be imported for the Church of Oui Liady of tho Rosary, a Roman Catholic. Porteguesc church in Providence, R. I. A bill has also been introduced to remit the duty on a carillon of bells imported for a Roman Catholic church in Cohasset, Mass. According to certain information from an authoritative source, there are very few days pass on which
Congress is called upon to do something for the Roman Catholio church. It is apparent that a realization is beginning to dawn on Congress that much Roman Catholio property escapes taxation which in all fairness should bo taxed. Actual church prop
erty, that in, the buildings which are
used for divine service, is exempt from taxation. Trotestant churches, of course, benefit by this, but, it has
been pointed out, Roman Catholic aiiiiittarles have taken advantnff of
i this exception to such an extent that ! virtually nil property held by tho
pope In tho United States is untaxed, regardless for what purpose It may be used.
trre-s Ir,
fieri, of Trtfina, ono of the Renuh"ei i..-.r..rs: F-m Wlnnlov. of .t.. . - r.. r. hdl'ter of the House wei-lit i ird. and H'-dnev Anderson who a r.ti'-her tif yp-ri pro d-fented th i i.'v-i "nl Tim T'-v. of M'nne--o-. - ' h chief lteutenanin of Spe.-.l: -r ri.
leelnl to The Flerr Cronn) v::r waynr. in i, ie- ::i. if tt - many Klan units throtighout the ft ni" of Indiana hope to I'.tep up v. 'li the Fort W j nn organ zatlon li.'' will have to keep stepping, acr.iMlrc to the niembers liere who are lllle) with much cithuslrtHm as the rev.- v-;:r opns. A rapldly-lnere.is-
liii, un n.h.TsMp In hut one ' ' the " thirds uh.h features the, nct'vltles , jj; j. ,, 0 Jj jon Active ill rl 'hr Kinn in Fort Wnynft nt till. t ;r Hur.r.K th pnst yriir iho rnm- Plavinff "Good FellOWS"
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t. r tmforo linn hu h rruhuniur.rn
JUMARS PLAY PAPT I IN HOLIDAY PROGRAM
BOONE COUNTY UNITS
READY FOR NEW YEAR
Holiday Activities Out of Way and Klansmen Greet 1925 With Smile
PLEA FOR BIBLE IN SCHOOLS IS HEARD Address at Winamac Is Appro
elated by Klansmen Who Strongly Favor Move
l-e n rtunlfost In tho lo-al Klavern. Ainotii; the many things planned for the eomlr g year In the building of a bit.' aud tnrlum In connection vlth the Klavern here. The ortan-lii.it'e,!-, han met with tremendous rn---'.-ii-" 'n h'ort Wtivi;'- but ban suc-t''''--l In overcoming )t. Thi biirrii. i.'l robbing of tint Klavern early lb!- - ear was but otto of the ultacku .f lb- ei: rmy, Thu members ar planning Tiig fbiris In puriidea thlu Hfirlntf and f'i'r.riirr. Much pride In tnken in the t'r: in nrps, which la, iiceordingi to lb- rreti-bers, a rea I - f r -iiu re outfit. They are planti ng on H playing a tdir part In orgnn.z itlon paradeH, The unli of Fiery CroM-i-s on ib-j wtrautt of this cy Is showing a niuu and Cori-ltn t Inertrnw, The KIn in Vor. Wayne In asftiredly coming into Its own la th Co u n ' y,
(;ieelnl to Tli Fiery Cross) l.ICHANOX, Ind., Deo. 83. With all holiday activities) virtually over with, lioone county unitB are ready to jump into the -business of the new year with bubbling enthusiasm, Nineteen
T'I- K MCI. I., Ind., Dee, 99. Junior twenty-four has been a most suocessKluf.mr.nti played a prominent and ful your for the units of this county
at Christmas
l-p.y pttn in Klan activities over Cb r': in a h. Juniors formed the squads whi-h delivered food to needy pur-
rnnt. The aid given by the Juniors I teaniaatlona 100k an antiva part
to ttin senior organisation in the distribution of ChristmaB olieer is much Rppr-ciac d by the members of the parent onenniBation, A commend
able action by local grocers was that th y churned the Klan less than retail pricoii for tha big eonsignments of-feiod purchased for tha needy: At midnight the Juniors burned three I'..jj y crosses and completed a r'briitmai; i va program which had linen taFcfuily planned,. The men's fjaiilKitiin and women's organiiaion cat.ii held flhtistmas serviees. 11 thrua oiriiimiaaf ions ar snJojriBg nrotpcrous growth in ti commu-afy,
and 1925 is loolted Upon as another
opportunity to do bigger things. Both the men's and women's or-
in
Christmas charities and distributed
many baskets of food among the needy. Coal was delivered to un. fortunate families in iefl8ville.
Jamestown, Lebanon and fhorntewn, Many baskets went inta tha rural districts, also, and clothing was fur-? lushed. Pns of the biggest Christmas presents given by the Daniel Boone Klan was a. Jarge cash donation to thu Few fSaiem church. Revya services had been held ther'a fof (he past sevuca. wests anfi rnany ponverts had hettn miide. ft was in appreciation of tha (food work' done that tha Klan mads tha donation.
(Special to The Fiery Cross) WINAMAC, Ind., Deo, 88. Much
favorahlu comment has been heard
here following an address toy Oswald Ryan, of Anderson, who delivered an aduress here in which he declared for the Bible in the publio schools. KlaiiBiiK-11 are eager to see th Bible in the schools and the address was received with favor by the members of the organisation In this city, Mr, Ryan said in parti 'The study of the literature of the Bible in our publio schools offers the greatest of all opportunities for quierrening tho spirit ef genuine citU senship," he said. "In this matchless literature will ba found the Inspiration for clvio righteousness and Jus
tice in state and nation, and in na etheF collection of literature, ancient pr modern, can this precious quality be found in the same measure.
i'Nq one objects to the study of
the classia literature of Ureece a.na
Rome In pur schools even though It deals with pagan religions. Why should any one object to. this collect
tlon of literature which wa call the. Bible because it happens to express the dominant religious thought f. our nation T"
(Special to The Fiery Crons) LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 29. It is announced officially that Miss Robbie Gill, Imperial Commander of the Women of the Ku Ivlux Klan, will issue a proclamation Jan. 1 for tho establishment of the Tri-K-Klub.
This is to bo a department of tho Women of the Ku Kluk Klan. The
membership is to be confined to girls between the ages of 12 and 16 years.
of Protestant parentage. The object of the Klub Is to mo
bilize and educate tho daughters of
white, Gentilo Protestant citizens In the principles and responsibilities of citizenship; to Interest them in the civic affairs of the nation nnd to direct their minds and ambitions along the lines of a higher type of womanhood. Purpose oi Order It will be tho purpose to omphaslxo
the lino of demarkation between good morals and bad morals, and inculcate the ideals of mind purification, in short, to aid them in functioning as women with full rights and responsibilities of men. They are to be the womanhood of tomorrow and if they are trained to
think and act in conformity with tho teaohings of Christ on religious subjects, and to conduct themselves with due regard to the constitution
and laws of the nation, they will be better equipped to meet the requirement of taking over and aiding in the
affairs of the home and our govern
ment. Will Set Paea They wtll he enabled to pans more Intelligently upon the needs of their communities and to set the pace for a higher- .degree of eiilsenship. When they have attained tho age ef 18 they wlirTe prepared to enter directly upon the work of the Klan, AH Kianswomen and Klansmen are being influenced to urge their daughters to beoeme members ef the Klub and Join with the Junior Klan in building a mind ameng the young
men and young wemen that will re
State Has Been Battleground for Enemy TTlnch Unloaded Hearteft Artillery Aarainst Protestant Hoosiers All Al tempts of Foe Fall in Face of Determined Americans Indiana riayed Prominent Part in tlie Wrecking of Politlcal-Ee-
xrr Vnoi. I ciesinstical lactone
With Well-Laid-Out Pro
gram of Action 2: m" Af
yui ls jaunt e ei v yuiL ui tiia state and with enthusiasm among local units at a high pitch, the Klan in Indiana enters the new year with a most magnificent outlook for 1925. Many things have been
achieved during the past twelve months and Klansmen are looking forward to big accomplishments during the coming year. Definite programs for 1925
s,,'ltljhave been mapped out by In-
rouudation on which to rear a i diana Klansmen and many new
stronger ui&u.iilmlvluii iiui-uijj me coming year. In this city the Klan lias builded with a.n eye on the future and solidity has been the keynote. Publicity rtesuits One of the very few times the Klan has come before the eye of the public durinf? 1924 was on Christmas when it distributed food and clothing to the needy of the city. This was Jon as quietly as possible but was given ' .nv '-rib!'.-'.'.- tprot'Kh tho esTires-
sioiii. vt r i.Loae irero many o: those who 'rot-1 aided during their misfortunes. A concrete program has been worked out and will be pnt into oneration during the coining twelve months. The Richmond Klan Is keeping pace with the other local organisations throughout the state and after having laid a strong groundwork, is out to nor; increase its membership to a greater extent proportionately than was done during the past although the local Klan built steadily during the year which will come to a close Wednesday tight. Undercurrent I Felt A stronfr undercurrent toward tho Klan has been manifest her for
some time past and this fathers the
anticipation that 1923 is to be a big
Klaverns, auditoriums and Klan homes will be built during the next twelve months. Reports from Fort Wayne, Richmond, Lebanon; Logansport, Kokomo, Michigan City, Hammond, Knox, Winamac, Marion, Union City, Terre Haute, Evansville , ?,nd Craw-
iordsviile, tcattertu as they are in all parts of the state, show the strength the Klan has gained during the year. The fact that through moral Infiuence the Klan has been successful in pl.-s Ing men in office throughout tho state who are staunch In tbetr belief in American Ideals means much to Indiana and all citizens whether or not Klansmen. There is no state tn the TTnton tn which such a determined fight against the Klan has been waged as in Indiana. Hoosler Klansmen have been forced to fight against every conceivable plan known to man. Insidious propaganda has played Its part but failed. Failed as each and every trick which has been tried by a crafty
year for tho Klan In this city. Other I enemy. One of the most dismal fall-
local orranirnttons In tins part the state have received a substantial growth and Richmond has been. & tienelnlary to this growth-. It Is er.pocied that tho Increase tn membership will make the Richmond organization even a greater power for good in this community. All points to a most successful year for the local organisation. Tho members are planning many things for next spring and summer.
MEN AND WOMEN OF DUFF DONATE MONEY
( Special to The Fiery Cram) DUFF, Ind., Deo, Sib Rev. Olle Kays, pastor of the Christian church of thi3 place, was the reotplent of a cash gift from the Women of the Klan en December SI, The gift was
to help defray the expenses of the
ures encountered by the foe was tha collapse of what they felt to be their chief weapon that of tha cry that "the Klan is dead." Attacks Cement Klan The combined attack of all the Klan enemies has resulted tn but cementing the Klansmen of Indiana Into a powerful body for frood, operating tn unison for the welfare of all cttlaens of the state. Bitter attaoks throughout the year featured the Insidious attacks on the Klan. Behind eaeA (Continued on Page 6)
OTTERBEIN UNIT SHOWS GRATIFYING INCREASE
(Siteetsl to The Fiery Cru) OTTER BI2IN. tnd Deo, 63. With
the close of the year members of tha Klan in this county look back over a
church, The men's organization do- glorious record in more ways than nated a sum f money for the fund ' ore. chief amone the achievements
created to aid tho poor of Hunting-
burg
of 1924 is the big gain tn membership
aid the ite-dy and solid grewth ef the Klan here. The kClan has dene much good tn thts vicinity ar.d many .unfortunates have been helped. Tha
S5TH ANNIVERSARY 1(, al up'hora are looking forward t
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PYTHIANS CELEBRATE
TELI. CITY, Ind,, Deo, 29. The Knights of Pythias of this city eelebrated the thirty-fifth anniversary of Lodge No, 203 on Deoember 19, with a Christmas entertainment. The feature of the evening was musical selections and readings. Santa Claus was on the program and presented
JAMESTOWN HEAVY MAN WRITES POEM ON PIE
JAMESTOWN, Ind.., Deo, ?9. Tha local Klan !s today In receipt of a
poetical outburst or a local man wno,
suit in a nation of patriots possessing a national conscience,
COLD WEATHER FAILS
TO HALT DELIVERY
LOQANSPORT. Ind., Deo, 99. Extremely cold weather did not interfere with the perfect system set up by local Klansmen for the delivery of food, clothing and other necessities to, needy families in Loganspert. Manv volunteers played the part of
Banta Claus n the distribution of the presents delivered to all parts of the city.
each child present with a Christmas while not a Klansman, had been mglft. Following the program a ban- j vited to attend a lunch served after a quet was held, The lodge ta one of ; business session. The author ef the the most active organizations in Per- l poem tips tho beam at slightly mora
ry county and will give tho first de
gree to a large class immediately after New Tear's,
than S25 pounds, and his poem dwells on the pie served. Thus is It again
proved that "fat men love pie.
Women Furnish Aid to Santa and Spread ChHstmas Cheer
CROSSES BURNED AT AURORA AURORA, Ind., Dec. 29. Two, large fiery crosses were burned here pn Christmas eve as a part of a program prepared for. tha occasion, and in which religious, services playecj a prominent part. Many. Klansmen took active part la the program jtnd the earning of tha crosses was viewed hy many hundreds I pcraeaa. -'
PLYMOUTH. Ind., Deo,
Women of the Klan of this county today feel well repaid for the work dona by them In spreading Christmas cheer. The members of the. organization went into many homes in their trips about the city at yulctide.
The organization is today receiv-ng
9. Tho ! bring cheer into homes that would
otherwise be without it.
GOOD AIDES IN PERRY COUNTY TELL CITY, Ind., Deo. 83. Santa Claus called on the Women of the Ku KIux Klan to aid him In the distribution of Christmas gifts and rood
manv expressions of thanks from ! to a number of families In Perry
those persons who are less fortunate j county, among whom were members than others. Supplies of groceries of the Roman Catholio church. Tha
wera distributed and many kiddies
were afforded treats. Toys were atso distributed to children in the task of aiding Santa Claus In his great annual undertaking o furnish ng gifts tor all children. The organization here nas growq during the. .past year ind It was wltl a feeling of gratitude that the members worked to
women were most active in distributing Christmas cheer and happiness and in turu were made happy by tha, icy which they took into the homes of the less fortunate. Santa chosa very good aWes in perry county ta, the belief of those who are famfliaf with the work dona by tha voma organization.