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i JANIES D.WHITTEN TO FIGHTi EXTRADITION 10 TEXAS FORFEAR OF THE KUKLUX KLAN\o bund will be signed by James I). Whitten, held In the sheriff's «»ffire in Globe at the request of Texas authorities in connection with the slaying of a Ku Klux Klan member. Instead, Whitten will make a fight against extradition and indications point to his being sueeessful.Telling a tale of tin* lawlessness which has been rampant in Brazoria county. Texas, since early in 11*20, Whitten, who is alleged by Texas officials to have killed a Klansman and wounded another last March, last night talked at length regarding his ease and the atrocities,rivalling even the llun activities!, . .v. UvIuk ill Miami since last Marchof the tale war. practiced by th. , , , ,, _ , . .. under t»»«• name of Duncan. fearingKu Klux Klan in Texas during the ,,continually that the far-reaching.t was t u tT' malevolent influence of the Kudm. ulnco In. arrest 1.1 Miami Klan woulil r.-i ,.-t tii.u out.pant two yearn.Wi'dm'ml.iy th.t ho I,.,. Hiiokon n- Mil. vorv Uilnx oreurred.garding th*Tn«- following telegram w.u celvod by Sheriff Tol Kinseytorday:I.'llu countyre- (toldo arre* officers bring The arrest took(Contiuucd on rage Six)Tol Kinsey.Sheriff. Gila County.Globe. Arizona.Am mailing you bond for Whitten. Hold liim for bond and In et ructions.1. It JOHNSON. Sheriff. Brazoria County. Augelton. Texas.If Whitten signs the bond when received, he will he released hero and must return to Texas to fac«A GREAT EDITOR IS DEAD AFTER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE
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Arizona Silver Belt
Miami, Arizona, US
Tue, Jul 18, 1922
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