The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-10
ILLINOIS SHERIFF
REFUSES REMOVAL
OF STATE TROOPS
Government tnterveneS in
Williamson County and Or
derS Khan Raids Stopped,

BIZ United Press
MARION. H.. Jan. 10.-Wilham-
son County came to an impasse in
its booze wac today when Sheriff
George Galligan, after an all-night
conference with Ku-Klux Khan lead
ers. refused to request State authori
ties to withdraw troops.
GaiIigan called for three companies
of troops. which are now station 81
here and at Herrin. after repeated
raids by Klar dry-1ying squads di-
rected by S. Glenn Young, .rmeI
Federal prohit ton agent, had brought
about what he called "a riot condi-
ton"
The Federal Government interviewed
today with orders that no further
raids De conducted under Federal
deputization" as have been staged
under Young, prohibition car OF
williamson County"
Black on Unknown Mission
Adjt. Gen Carlos Black left this
morning for St. Louis on an unknown
mission.
Adjutant General Black has de
clared that the troops will not be
withdrawn until Sheriff Galigan re-
quests 1t.
The Federal Government took a
hand in the tense situation when W
w. Anderson. division chief Of FeI-
eraI prohibition enforcement in Chi
cago, ordered no more liquor raids be
staged in Williamson County. Chicago
Federal agents superintendent the
first Khan raids. and deputized Glenn
Young, prohibition car" who led
the recent raids.
Young Is Arrested
Young was arrested late Wednes-
day OH five warrants charging lar
ceny and assault. The States at
tcrney's office issued the warrants or
request of six Herrin men. one Of
whom. Pete NARROW. saleonkeeper. al
legged 1902 was stolen from his safe
during a raid.
Warrants charging larceny were
also issued for six men said TO be
deputies of Young.
Khan sympathy rose to fever heat
when Young and Smith were accom-
panied to the court room by 800 men
who protested the arrests. Young and
the other man gave 81 600 bond and
asked trial be set for Jan. "a, as ne
had been called to Washington Young
did not say what agency requested his
attendance but it was thought to be
either the Khan or headquarters OF
prohibition enforcement. with both OF
which organizations he has been re-
ported connected.
Shheriff Under Fire
The peace conference" started last
r.Sht after day of hot conflict in
which Sheriff Calligan was subjected
to a concerted fire from a dozen or
CARNATIONS for his action in calling
troops. The ministerial alliance,
Mayor J. H. C1arida, Chief of Police
Schaeffer. business men. Khan leaders
and Young and his deputies joined in
asking for recall of troops and de
nouncing Calligan for calling them.
Il called the militia because
fought it necessary to protect life
H1d property in Williamson County -"
Cdlligan said. II state without fear
Of successful contradiction this is not
entirely a booze war. Religious and
81 cial hatred played an equal part
Recalls Herrin Massacre
Having in mind certain things
which have occurred in this county.
J do not intend to have a repetition
occur as long as I am sheriff.
Il wish to ask those citizens who
are backing S. Glenn Young if .hey
mean to convey to the public they APP
prove Of knocking innocent women
in the head with guns, stealing and
piilaging as any ordinary thief would
do in the dead of night and those
alleged outrages which were reported
to me, in my opinion. We're 30
numerous and frequent as to cause
violence"