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...Kleagles and Grand Goblins climbed out of stuffy trains, put on their night-shirtish regalia, paraded peacefully without masks. At their head was Hiram W. Evans, Imperial Wizard, dentist of Dallas, Tex. Shrewd businessman, he smiled, wondered if all those behind him had paid their dues. There were floats: "Miss 100% America" and "Little Red School-house." During the next two days, the mighty Kloncilium met to ponder on next year's schemes, probably to re-elect Imperial Wizard Evans for another four-year term. The Klan program now has four aims...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: KU KLUX KLAN: Washington Splurge | 9/20/1926 | See Source »

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