The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-05-30

by goy. they have an organization
Mayor Shank said that he felt at the close Of
the voting Tuesday that he was "A conner, and that
he went to 5ei obtained the best nights rest he
had had for weeks, and then awoke this morning
to eat hearty breakfast
1 can take licking all right he said. hope
they get a good man for Governor"
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Edward Toner in a statement in The News said:
What happened that the Republican Party
was swept into maelstrom of conflicting opinions
upon questions not related to the administration OF
the business Of the state and In the struggle
these false issues the real issues forgotten.
No one man, or set Of men, is responsible for this.
such things will happen once in a while, and
have no complaint to make. The Republicans OF
Indiana have chosen Mr.. Jackson their standard
bearer in the coming campaign. and as one Of his
opponents in the race for the nomination, wish to
assure all my friends that acquiesce in the de-
cision OF the party and return to private life with
nothing but good will and friendship for all the
good citizens of this great state regardless of party
or other affiliations. shall continue to do my level
best for the Republican party"
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Arthur Brisbane In the Hearst publications had this
TO say:
Edward Jackson. Endorsed by the Ku Klux Khan
In Indiana, has swept the State for the Governor
ship nomination. He got more votes than all i've
or the other candidates put together Lew Shank,
Mayor OF Indianapolis most important candidate
against Jackson and enemy Of the Khan. was wiped
out 10 to 1.
This election is important outside Of Indiana,
and indicates that the Ku Klux Khan has gained
rather than lost strength, and will play an In
poTtdnt part In the coming national electlon.
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Burt Tucker, star correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Enquirer under Indianapolis date line Of May Z ~
this comment:
IAN upheaval In the structure Of Indiana Repub-
hcanism with Ku Klux Khan control OF the party
machinery resulting. appears to be probable to
night, following the victory of the Invisible Empire
. In the Republican primary election yesterday.
First intimation Of battle to wrest the party
machinery from United States Senator James r.
Watson Acknowledged chieftain for the last three
years. came from Khan commanders.
Their plans alss include the unseating of Joseph
,. Healing. O. o. p. National Committeeman from
Indiana and Of Clyde Walb. Chairman Of the State
Central Committee
~ of State, Khan sponsored candidate for the
Republican nomination for Governor. Khan leaders
declare they have elected majority of the Precinct
cemmittssmen in nine or ten districts. and that
they viii be able to muster sufficient strength to
sust Walb and unseat Healing
"Jacksons victory, on the face Of tabulated
turns was 30 clear cut that he has been nominated.
he having the necessary majority to prevent the
contest being thrown into the Republican state
convention"
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The New York Times was non-commitel in it, CON
ment, which follows:
"One OF the heaviest votes recorded at
Indiana primary election was believed to have been
cast
material race apparently was Ku Klux Klanism.
with Edward Jackson, present Secretary Of State,
supported strongly by the Klansmen. and Samuel
Lewis shanks. Mayor Of Indianapolis. getting the
votes of Kan opponents
tn. PHILADELPHIA, Public Ledger under tn. heading Of
I'm the Days News" said:
I'm the person of Ed Jackson. Secretary Of Sta.s
and candidate for the nomination for Governor, the
Ku Klux Khan appears to have swept the Republican
primary In Indiana Early returns indicate he may
have q majority. thereby making his nomination
binding the State convention under the Indiana
Law.