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- Collection: Political Corruption in the South
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Gibbons Talks of Corruption
GIBBONS TALKS OF CORRUPTION: It's a Fixed Evil Says the Catholic Prelate. Bright Spot Is That the Corruption Always Becomes Known. The Great Trouble Maker in the Country Is Money. Corruption Always with Us. Power of Press.
DIRTY MONEY DIRTY MONEY
FLOOD OF DIRTY MONEY DELUGED CITY COUNCIL: St Louis Grand Jury Makes Appalling Report Regarding Bribery and Corruption. SCHEME OF CORRUPTION CARRIED ON FOR YEARS Guarter Million Paid Council for the Passage of One Franchise Ordinance--One Member…
Corruption in Atlanta Government
CORRUPTION WIDESPREAD, BOYKIN CHARGES: CONDITIONS HERE 'DISGRACE' CITY, SAYS SOLICITOR Charges "Corruption and Graft Exist in Every Depart of Atlanta's Government." ALLEGED $10,000 PAYMENT PROBED ... Predicts "Those Who Have Been Preying on Us Will…
Southern Senator/Former Klansman
FIGHT IS BREWING AGAINST SEATING OF TEXAS SENATOR: Charges That Earle B. Mayfield Exceeded Legal Expenses in Nomination Fight, Basis. KU KLUX KLAN ENTERS INTO CONTEST ALSO Though Mayfield Says He's Quit Klan, Some Say Klan Oath Conflicts With…
Speaker Tells of Klan
This is a newspaper article from 1921 discussing the rise of popularity and power of the Klan. They give their mission statement, citing the purity of women and the supreme status of the white man.
MISUSE OF FUNDS
Misuse of Funds By Klan Leaders Charged in Letter: $100,000,000 Collected and Practically None Left in Treasury, Committee Claims. STEP TO RECOVER FUNDS IS PLANNED Federal Court Suit Urged in Letter Signed by W. F. Brandt; Political Motive Denied.…