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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1925

Page

15

Former Klan Chief Brings Suit Over Fraud Claim

In Atlanta on October 23 a suit alleges Amos W. Braselton used fraudulent statements to derail a contract involving William Joseph Simmons former imperial wizard of the Klan. Simmons seeks 550,000 claiming Braselton negotiated a deal to surrender a life contract for 145,000 cash while the Klan paid 95,000 and Braselton kept 55,000 as commission.

Atlanta, Ga Amos W. Braselton Sovahetelle Me Kidx Klan Klan William Joseph Simmons Simmons Braselton The Ons

Bishop to Attend Laying of Stone

New Orleans dispatch reports the house of bishops invited by Bishop Manning to participate in the foundation stone ceremony for the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York on November 9. Governors and church leaders including Al Smith Eli Root and J E Freeman are slated to speak.

New Orleans A.P House of Bishops Episcopal General Convention William T. Manning New York St. John James E. Freeman Washington Manning

Texas Governor Declines Comment on Special Legislature Request

The Texas governor refused to address questions about a possible special legislative session. Ferguson de Satterwhite did not confirm or deny plans for an interview or any steps related to the declaration.

Ferguson de Satterwhite

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