For the first time in many years the Ku Klux Klan reared its ugly head in this city. Evidence of its presence came to light when two-letters, signed by the Klan, were received in common council.
One of the letters was to Alderman Anthony Smith, ninth ward Democrat, commending him for sponsoring an ordinance which would put the council on record as possing entrance of the United States into the world court, the League of Nations or other “foreign entanglements.” The other was to William H. Sargent, president of the Council. Both recipients, however, declined to make public the text of the letters.
Both the statements received bore a flashing red letterhead showing a Klansman astride a horse, the legend “The Klan Rides Again!” and a slogan attacking communism. They were unsigned, except for the initials of the secretary of “Syracuse Knights of the Ku Klux Klan 120.” A footnote explained it was against the policy of the order to disclose individual names publicly, but that the stamped seal of the order attested to its authenticity.
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