Oath of Allegiance as Given by Press
The text presents the KH Klux Klan oath sworn by Colonel William Joseph Simmons before the House Rules Committee in 1921, outlining sections on Obedience Secrecy Fidelity Ishness and vows to the Order and to the United States, including allegiance to the flag and defense of white supremacist principles.
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KK. A
William Joseph Simmons
Committee of Rules of
House of Representatives
Ashington
Government Printing Office
United States of America
Citizen Submits Klan Editorial for Publication
A reader asks the paper to publish an editorial from the Boston Telegram dated June 19. It discusses the Klan question that arose in 1869 after Congress investigated the group and revealed over 23,000 killed or injured by its operations, noting a President Grant order.
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Ditor Graham
Boston Telegram
Congress
Grant
Oath Taken From Congressional Record Sparks Controversy
An excerpt of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree oath from the Congressional Record is reproduced, detailing allegiance to the Pope and condemnation of Protestant and liberal authorities. The text criticizes modern civil equality and mentions historical figures, including Jefferson Davis and Lafayette, in a polemical stance attributed to A CITIZEN.
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Klan
General Forest
Jefferson Davis
Judah P. Benjamin
Wilson
Supreme Court
Lafayette
Columbus
Jackson
Napoleon
New Orleans
Oath of Allegiance to Militia of the Pope Documented
Editorial notes expose a 1913 affidavit found in the Congressional Record showing a sworn oath to the militia of the Pope and Jesus Christ. It links Klan and Catholic aims, cites threats against Protestants and Masons, and recalls contested election records in 1913 including references to House Bill 1523. The piece reflects early 20th century church and Ku Klux Klan tensions and political controversy.
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Jesus Christ
India
Europe
America
Brotherhood of the Holy Father
Society of Jesus
K. of C
Bucharest
Eugene C. Bonniwell
Thos. S. Butler
Congressional Records House
Tom Garner and Judge Street in 1879 Texas Constitution
An informal look at the 1879 Texas Constitution through figures Tom Garner and Judge Street. The note reflects casual exploration of historical legal framework and local constitutional context.
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Tom Garner
Judge Street
State of
Texas
Doubtful Voters May Be Challenged at July Primary
A Texas newspaper reports that many counties did not adopt the primary pledge, including Young County. A July 22 ballot will feature the pledge I am a white democrat and pledge to support the nominees in the general election. The piece discusses potential challenges, affidavits for doubtful voters, and concerns about election procedures and judicial actions in the Tom Garner case in Beaumont.
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State Executive Committee
Young County
Tom Garner
Beaumont
Democratic Party
Subscribed and sworn for county Texas record
Fragmentary OCR shows a sworn statement fragment from a Texas county, with faded words and missing dates. Readable parts indicate an official affirmation or acknowledgment before a notary, but core names and precise date remain unclear.
Who Can Vote in Democratic Primary
Voters must be 21 or older, a native born or naturalized U S citizen, and reside one year in the state and six months in the county. Foreign-born non naturalized citizens cannot vote. White Democrat who pledges to support the party nominees in the general election.
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United States
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Lutheran Church of
Rome
England
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Ireland
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Atlanta
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Birmingham
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Wrigley
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