Oklahoma Herald (Muskogee, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 2, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 2, 1923 Page: 2 of 4
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Byron Bronson, Huiiiun Manager
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Manteli. Bath Ri>om«, Kjtchcm \ Pot.!
110 E. Okmulgee
Phone 954
1. A. BUTTS LUMBER CO.
214 N 4th
Phone 911
Joyce Drug Stores •
City,
Yet in
Muskogee Kamelia Kourt
No. 2
Klansmen, you who are Husband,
prose
Okla-
Store No. 2
Mukngee Hotel Bldg.
Main A Bdwy.
Crabtree Furniture Co.
"Figure Your Bill Hi th Us"
Our amusement started earlier
started his antics that his time
ahead of us yet unless—yes,
Store No. 1
Railway Eqchange Bldg.
Second A Court St?
And if we go the whole length and
the truth, some of them may be in the Ku
FOR SALE
KING EIGHT ROADSTER
IN GOOD CONDITION
Oklahoma Herald
Klansmen, you belive in Justice.
Kamelia does not ask entrance into your
ation in doing a correlative work.
Office, 204-206 Court Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma
Poctoflk •• Box 1001
RETAIL LIMBER AND
BUILDING MATERIAL
SERVICE, QUALITY, SATISFACTION
Yards at Muskogee and Haskell
HASKELL MUSKOGEI
Phone 30 438 N. C.— Phone 853
A. Fabbro Marble A Tile
Company
Terrazo Work a Specialty
.•*16 Equity BIiIk. Phone 2*M3
MI'SKOOEE OKLAHOMA
“Ixingeit Ij/t by Ounrrt' Record"
1 he Ada \\ eekly News does not defend flogging but it has
this comment to make:
"( ampbell Russell, always a relentless fighter, calls atten-
tion to the fact that most of the men who flogged strike
breakers in Oklahoma county during the packing-house
strike two years ago have not yet been apprehended and
since the cases have not been outlawed by the statute of lim-
itation. he suggests that the governor include those cases in
his investigation by his military court. In view of the fact
that the governor has already freed the ones who were sent
to the penitentiary for lynching a negro strike breaker, this
is about as mean a thrust as Russell could have devised."
Every
to offer his ser-
the organization
Defeat seemed
their hands am
The Herald presents elsewhere in this issue, a very timc’ly
editorial from the National Republican, a semi-official organ of
the Republican party. The disgusting antics of Oklahoma’s
swashbuckling governor is used as a text for a journalistic ser-
mon. The editorial is commended to the careful consideration of
every citizen. While it originated in a strictly partisan press,
the editorial applies to Democrats in Oklahoma and as well to
Republicans in North oDkato and Minnesota. The danger of
permitting the red element to gain control of a strictly American
institution either the Democratic or Republican party has been
definitely shown and the only possible protection against the
danger is for every citizen who has the best interests of his coun-
try or state at heart, is to do his duty on election day.
So long as nominations are left to the rabble: so long as
otherwise intelligent citizens will vote party prejudices instead
of current issues, there is serious danger.
Let’s wake up—all of us!
Protestant. American
prejudice which the
the Jew, then this
the last to enter his
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Between the dentists of Dallas Texas and Oklahoma
the Grand Dragon is having troubles of his own.
The Herald doesn’t pretend to take sides in this issue be-
tween the Grand Dragon and the governor. There is at least
one order of which both are members. They are pretty much
alike in many respects. But the fact remains Mr. Walton was
elected and Jewett was handed to us from Atlanta.
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Grand Dragons and Cyclops who would suppress the Herald
because it refuses to kow tow to a dentist who isn’t even ethical,
would get further with their plea to reorganize the authority of
“duly elected officers,” if they paid more loyal attention to the
c emands of a “duly elected” governor.
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If the Walton detective bureau couldn’t find a man who wasn’t
hiding, how far would they get looking for a man who was really
scouting? Or, (banish the thought!) did they really WANT
him ?
Groves Stiles
Right Way Laundry
We Wash for White People Only
TRY OUR WET WASH
Phones 48 3248
STOLTZ & FORD
Filling Station
Sinclair Gasoline
Mobiloils and Thermoils
A
The HERALD
C.J. Crabtree Muskogee, Okla
in the U. S. A.
within
U FOI I* YEAKS and I MONTH.
We havr a <■<>! Ll> for every ear
Gould Battery Service Station
I1H Eaal Broadway Phone 107V
It is one of your cardinal principles,
deliberations. She does ask cooper-
OEKTER BAKERY
SI2 WKHT IIKOAIHA AY
Ffr»h Pie * Cake*, Bread and R<>
Daily. I ry them.
Phone 1619
The propagation of Kamelia has gone forward lawfully in a like man-
ner with the Ku KIux Klan, and with decorum. It is an organization of
gentlewomen. Its membership is chosen by its body of women. It does not
demand the time from business nor the executive ability of Klansmen in
furthering its objects. It preserves its own equilibrium.
bather or Brother of Kamelia, why,
then, should you denyJCamelia Kourt the use of your Klavern? Can you
honestly brand Kamelia Uutlaw?
in the prepared statement which the Grand Dragon signed. |
he was made to say 'The only power which I have is that granted
by’ the constitution of the order and conferred by the accepted us- (
age of parliamentary law." As an “accepted usage" therefore, it I
appears, that records are made public and Klansmen are ex-I
pelled in ignorance of any reason or law for such action. And of’
course a hearing is not included within the broad territory of•
“accepted parliamentary usage."
Some of our udl meaning citizens are regarding with en-
tirely too much apprehension the effect of the present regime in
Oklahoma upon non-resident* who may made to think that we
are a community of outlaw-*. The fact that a demagogue de-
ceived a majority of our citizen* and thus had himself elected
governor is not taken here or elsewhere to mean that we are a
populace of political fools. Folk* in other state* understand that
this could not have happened had all our best people performed
the civic duty of voting.
Whether Walton i* impeached or the matter only talked
about is not serious. Texas and New York have very recently
rid themselves of undesirables governors, so why can’t we?
Indiana thinks seriously of an impeachment and no credits have
been withdrawn, no business denied Hoosiers on that account.
Folks outside the state are not believing the sordid sob
stuff dished out by Aldrich Blake who is not taken seriouly by
those who know him personally or those who have watched his
antics. The over-drawn whimperings of the Tulsa World are
having no serious effect within or without the state. To be sure,
many eyes are upon Oklahoma just now. They are watching to
see the good sense of a patient citizenry triumph over the sense-
less rampage of an irresponsible hoodlum.
A CASE IN POINT
The Ku KIux Klan is frequently accused by it* enemies of
the
of
wishes to announce to Klansmen of Muskogee County that Kamelia is the
only white American Protestant Woman’s organization sponsored by the
Founder and Emperor of the Knights of the Ku KIux Klan, Inc.
(read your Constitution, Article V)
Your principles are Kamelia’s. Your objects are Kamelia’s.
LAUNDERS CLEANERS DYERS
DORN-CLONEY LAUNDRY
and
DRY CLEANING CO.
Quality Service
Phone 7
being a hot bed of prejudice. Those who do not know
truth sometime* wax loud and warm in their condemnation
the Klan, because, they *ay. the Order condemn* all Jews, Cath-
olic*. negro*- and foreign born citizen*. Those who know the
Klan, know that this not true. The purpose of this editorial i*
first, to give the lie to false accusers and second, to give wel
merited credit to two public spirited Jews who*e Americanism
has been demonstrated to the enthusiastic satisfaction of a
whole community.
First, Mr. Alexander Sondheimer i* introduced. His fa-
ther, a Jew, was one of the earliest pioneer* of Muskogee and
Indian Territory. No one citizen contributed more in energy,
counsel, mean* or good example to build up a flourshing city from
a small frontier village than the elder Sondheimer.
influence was invariably for the good of the community-.
Aleck Sondheimer resided in Muskogee all his life,
was active in business. He came in contact with thousand* of
men and women of different races, religion* and conditions.
About a month ago he died, the victim of a most distressing ac-
cident and Muskogee a* a whole community mourned the loss of
a good man, a valued citizen, friend and neighbor.
Not until hi* will was probated did hi* friends fully compre-
hend the broad mind, the patriotic spirit, the business acumen, the
thoughful nature of this good man. It then appeared that his
entire fortune was given to the public which he had loved so well
but even a* it loved him, did not fully understand him. Among
other beneficiaries of his generous spirit was the Young Man’s
Christian Association, a distictly Christian,
enterprise. If there were reason for the
Ku KIux Klan is supposed to h<>ld against
splend'd Christian organization would be
mind as an object worthy of his support.
But in due course, the Y. M. C. A. of Muskogee will receive
a hundred and fifty thousand dollars and an institution which
has had a severe struggle for existence in Muskogee is now pos-
itively assured of a future. Other Christian enterprises, the
Y. W. ( . A. and the Presbyterian church, were considered wor-
thy objects of his benevolence, as well as the Boy Scouts and As-
sociated Charities and were accordingly remembered in his
will with substantial inheritances.
No Christian in Eastern Oklahoma has done as much, at
least financially, for th<* advancement of the Christian cause as
this Jew.
The Y. M. C. A. is and will always be indebted to another
Jew. He is living and in deference to what the writer knows
would be his wishes, his name is not given here. He is also a
pioneer citizen of Muskogee and too much emphasis cannot be
placed on that term “citizen” for he is that in every sense. Both
of his only sons were volunteers in the world war. Never yet
has a civic enterprise gone without his influence, his time, his
energy, his money. The Y. M. C. A. is no exception,
drive for funds has found him one of the first
vices usually in an executive capacity. Once,
was in sore distress. The clouds hung heavy,
all but certain. Many were ready to throw up
quit. This Jew waited until his Christian contemporaries had
poured out their tales of woe and desolation, then he arose quietly,
as is his way, in his place to “offer a few words". Within five min-
utes the gloom was dissipated: faces brightened; smiles found
their way to the meeting. Then came lips firm with determin-
ation. There was a slam and a bang, the workers took on new
’mart, and the Y. M. C. A. wjjf saved to Muskogee because n
the belief of this Jew in his fellow men and his contribution to a
Christian activity.
Sure, there are bad Jews. There are undesirable Jews. But
there are undesirable in most American communities whose
great-grand-parents were born within the shadow of a Protes-
tant church
still remain
KIux Klan.
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MESSAGE TO KANSAS.
feels that it owes, and hereby offers its most
abject apology to all the people—Klan and anti-Klan of the
great Sunflower empire.
Less than a year ago Oklahom folks looked with sympathy
upon our triends up in Kansas because of their governor and
the manner in which he strutted before the universal grand
stand. He was the 1 aughing stock of his state and almost made
his state a laughing stock for the rest of the country.
Kansas it wasn’t a joke. Kansas folks spoke on election day with
a voice that sent their grand-stand governor on a tour to Europe
but when Kansas talks and acts at the same time, something
happens.
Now its your turn to laugh, Kansas. Laugh at us as much
as you like. You had an actor at that hut we have a sort of
political clown so naturally you will laugh longer and perhaps I
louder at us than we did at you.
in the game. You I new when he
was short. We have three years
that’s it; UNLESS! Foor us!
\\ ell, Kansas, we’re sorry now that we spoke. Poking fun
at neighbors isn t a very serious matter but when it comes poked
back, it is pretty serious after all. If there is anything to the
theory that h< laughs most who laughs last then Kansas will wear
a demoniacal grin that won’t wear off three long years yet.
It’s a pretty dangerous matter down here. Kansas--not so
bad as you may think—but bad enough—but you go ahead and i
snicker it that s the way you ieel about it and you have that right.
But just remember that so far as the HERALD is concerned, we
were .just in tun so please don't rub it in on us too hard.
And between grins, Kansas, please accept our apology.
THIS IS WHAT WE STAND FOR
"NON SI LB A SEI) ANTHAR'
"NOT FOR SELF BUT FOR OTHERS”
The Tenent* of the Christian Religion
White supremacy.
Protection of our pure womanhood.
Just Law* and Liberty.
Closer relationship of pure Americani«m.
The upholding of the Constitution of these United States.
The Sovereignty of our State Right*.
The Seperation of Chucrh and State.
Freedom of Speech and Pre**.
Closer relation between Capital and American l>abor.
Preventing the causes of mob violence and lynching.
Preventing unwarranted strike* by foreign labor agitator*.
Prevention of fire* and de«t ruction of property by lawless
element*.
The limitation of foreign immigration.
The much needed local reform*.
law and Order.
REAL MEN whose oaths are inviolate are needed.
"fil’TY WITHOUT FEAR AND WITHOUT REPROACH."
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DISTINCTION WITHOUT DIFFERENCE.
When Hi* Holiness, the Pope, through hi* cardinals and
bishop* anil priest*, issue* an order to Catholics to do or not to
do certain thing*, the religious subject* who conform is held
up to scorn by opponents of the church; they are regarded as so
many ignorant cattle to be lead or driven at the will or whim of
the head of a “hierarachy.”
But when his nib* the Imperial Wizard does the same thing
through his Dragons and Titan* and Cyclops, it’s different. The
subjects who meekly comply are “loyal to constituted authority”
etc.
On certain days Catholics everywhere are required to make
liberal contributions to the church. Sometimes they are said to
be "assessed” and certain fixed sums stipulated to be paid.
These contributions go into a common fund there Io be prorated
and used as some church dignitary is pleased to dictate. Those
who furnish the money are “dupes” because they are so easy as
to comply with such unreasonable demands.
But when Oklahomans have paid nearly three millions of
dollars, to go, God only knows where, or for what, or when, it is
sacrilege to complain. That would be a lack of “loyalty to con-
stituted authority”. Of course there isn’t a Klansman in the
realm who believes that any considerable part of that big Okla-
homa slice in the Imperial treasury will ever do this state any
good but if is an unpardonable sin in the minds of the “loyal
subjects” to complain.
When the Pope places a ban on the literautre offered his
people, proscribes this or that, demands something else or jams
doctrines down their throats whether they like it or not, he is
denounced in every corner of the globe and those who refuse to
comply are heralded as hebes. But when the Imperial Wizard
prints the Night Hawk with our money and gives it to us whe-
ther we want it or not; goes out of his way to prevent the dis-
tribution of something which does not tickle his vanity, that of
course, is perfectly right and proper. For cyclop* and Klans-
men to bend the knee and lick the dentist’s boots, that is simply
“loyalty to constituted authority.”
When Governor Walton sets aside the constitution, puts
folks in jail without due process of law or denies from the right
to get out by one of the most ancient processes known to recog-
nized jurisprudence, that is tyrnanny and despotism and radi-
calism and everything else that’s nasty.
But when the Imperial Wizard disregards the mandates of
courts, sets aside law, banishes subjects without cause, reason,
excuse or hearing, sets himself up as a monarch with powers un-
limited, Klansmen troughout the country are supposed to bow
in the most degraded submission for that is what constitutes
“loyalty to constitued authority.”
“Oh Consistency, thou art a jewel!”
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A KIND HEARTED GOVERNOR
Most folks felt pretty much disgusted with one of the early
Walton announcements that human life would be regarded too
sacred to think of permitting the execution of the death penaty
upon any person under any circumstances. We had all that sort
of sob stuff we wanted from Robertson. The wheels of the par-
don mill were grinding too much in time to the wheels of six-guns
and "hard shootin' ” rifles.
But the Daily Oklahoman reminds us that Governor Walton
isn't such a tender hearted old lady after all. Under the cap-
tion Shoot Io Kill, the Oklahmoman offers this sound resume:
“Soon after entering upon the duties of governor, J. C.
Walton declared that he considered lite such a sacred thing
that he would not permit capital punishment during his
term of office.
“He made plain that he would not approve the legal ex-
ecution oi even the most brutal and most dangerous crimi-
nals. But, apparently, that was because these criminals
were not regarded by him as his personal or political ene-
mies
“Notice how different is his attitude toward those who op-
pose him.
“He would not permit the execution of criminals sentenced
to death by a court of competent jurisdiction; yet he orders
the military to 'shoot to kill’ peaceful, law abiding legisla-
tors if they attenpt to exercise their constitutional right to
function as a separate and independent branch of govern-
ment.
“The governor has great sympathy for the criminals—
the men who are convicted by the duly-constitued civil courts;
but evidently none at all for the men whom he himself, con-
victs and sentences to death, by virtue of his unlawful exer-
cise of the powers of the legislature (to say what constitutes
a crime) and of the judiciary (to say whether or not men are
guilty of a crime.)
It appears that ho craves the votes of the criminals and
the blood of his political enemies.”
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Dennis says he wasn t hiding at all but it was mighty con-
siderate of him to delay saying so until the governor’s operatives*
had spent all the money available to find him.
The governor is gaining ground. He now has two official
newspapers—the Tulsa World and the Oklahoma “Record”.
The orld couldn’t deliver the goods, hence the competition.
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It was very good of President Coolidge to set aside a week
to comtemplate the Constitution but Governor went him one
better by setting aside the Constitution.
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Until the proposed bill to unmask the Klan becomes a law,
there is nothing to prevent the appearance of Klansmen in full
regalia if they so wish.
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Poets broke loose in two states last week. Ordinary
is wholly inadequate for folks to express their views of
homa doings.
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Bronson, Bryon. Oklahoma Herald (Muskogee, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 2, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 2, 1923, newspaper, October 2, 1923; Muskogee, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1612584/m1/2/: accessed July 17, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.