Friday, September 19, 2014

On This Date in Minnesota History: September 19




September 19, 1918 – Olli Kinkkonen has not been seen since being tarred and feathered yesterday night by the Knights of Loyalty (initially reported as Knights of Liberty). His disappearance has caused at least one of the other five aliens who had notified the Duluth draft board that he was renouncing his first citizenship papers to reconsider his position. He did not appear today to complete his legal evasion of military duty.

A circular from the Knights of Loyalty mailed to the Duluth News Tribune claims that the group has more than 2 million members across the country, including 2,000 members in Duluth. The notice says the group will continue its attacks against slackers, as they have proven themselves to be enemies of America.

The Duluth News Tribune; “Tarred Alien Disappears; One Recants by Default. ‘Knights of Loyalty’ Issue Circular Addressed to Those Who Renounce Citizenship.”; September 20, 1918; p. 8.



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