Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 86, Hammond, Lake County, 28 September 1908 — Page 1

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Shocking Boating Accident Takes Place Last Night On Calumet River At 126th Street

LAUNCH IS CAPSIZED Bend in River Causes Water to - Run Like Millrace, Causing Capsizal. One of the moat terrible disasters that !hns accurred In the Calumet region In ' ears and In which the lives of seven well known persons In' South Chicago were snuffed out, took place last night shortly before nine o'clock when .the pleasure launch ''Lemon" struck one of the supports of the Xlckel Plate bridge la the Calumet river at 136th street and turning over sank. The owner of the launch, Elmer "Westergreen, was seated In the stern of the boat, and after he was thrown cut into the water he swam to the shore. He was the only one who was left to tell the tale of the capsizing of the launch. The accident has aroused the widest Interest among members of the Hammond Motor Boat club who knw many of the victims. The following are the names of the bodies recovered: STEVE O'COTNELU 604 72nd. JAMES O'CONNELL, 604 72nd. JOSEPH ROWAN, 72nd. JAMES FITZPATRICK, Center avenue. Missing. JOHN FKOYCK, brother-in-law of Westergen, .152 78th street. TWO UNKNOWN MEN. Westergreen and his friends had been to Riverdale and were returning to South Chicago about 9 o'clock. Rain was falling in torrents and it was impossible to see a boat's length ahead. Current Runs Fast. Near the Nickel Plate bridge there a large bend in the river and the current runs like a mill race. It was even swifter than it usually is on account of the rain which had swollen the river to twice its natural size. Westergreen was steering and all the men in the party were huddled together under the launchs awnings, with the curtain tightly drawn to keep out the rain. Singing and laughing, they (Continued on page 7.) COONS' TBttL BEGINS Courtroom Thronged With Spectators Who Look For Sensational Trial. The trial of Charles E. Coons, began In the superior courtroom this afternoon after nearly all of the morning and part of the afternoon had been taken up In swearing in the jury. Charles E. Coons was brought up from Crown Point by Sheriff F, S. Carter and seemed to be cheerful in spite . of the fact that he was about to face the court on-charges of a revolting nature. - He a?ked if he was not looking well after his incarceration and said that he had been well treated at the county Jail. Mr. Coons still protests his innocence and it was only because Attorney Fred Crumpacker has some belief in the Innocence of the man that he consented to take the case. The state Is being represented by Attorneys D. E. Boone and Joseph Conroy. It is understood, however, that Joseph Conroy is to have charge of the prosecution. There was a large crowd in the courtroom in anticipation of a sensational trial. Mrs. Greib, the girl's fostermother, is unable to attend the trial by reason of the serious illnes of Mrs. Hoffman, her mother, at Turkey Creek. Charged With Assult. Edward S. Cox, 82S Towle street and Edward. Shuda, 245 Gostlin street, were arrested in this city charged with feloniously assaulting a man at a Polish wedding in South Chicago. It is said that there was a riot started in which Cox and Shuda struck a Pole over the head with a beer bottle. The man is said to be in a dangerous' condition and his assailants were arrested in this city by local officers. They were turned over to William E. Kleinan and Nicholas Fitzgerald of the South Chicago police station. The men were arrested by Officers Bunde, 3orchert and Homrich. The officers were warned to be careful at the' men were Jsnown to be bad characters.

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Youthful Incendiaries Are at Large in Hammond and Fire Chief Will Take Drastic Action To Secure Evidence. FAYETTE AND CLAUDE STREAMED Two Barns and Three Sheds Are Set on Fire By Tough Lads Whose Actions Are a Menace to the Public Peace in the Neighborhood Where They live. Touthful incendiaries arc at large in Hammond and the entire neighborhood around Fayette and Claude streets is terroriied for fear of another outbreak. The most serious of the series of the flres was set Inst Saturday afternoon about 3:30 vhen the Hubbard barn, on Walter street near Claude street, was set afire. The fire had gained considerable headway and had spread across the alley, setting the barn of John Camp, at the corner of Claude and Fayette streets, afire. It was only after the fire had gained considerable headway that somebody turned in a fire alarm. Departments No. 1 and No. 4 answered the call and by the time they arrived they had to center their efforts on the two-story Camp building and he twostory Hubard building. The two barns and three sheds were a total loss, the damage being estimated in the neighborhood of $600. Considerable hay and straw was burned In the Camp barn, while a new buggy in the Huber barn went up in smoke. Department No. 3 also responded, but there was no more water plugs to which they could hitch. Chief Thinks He Knows Incendiaries. Chief Dilschneider is almost satisfied as to the identity of the incendiaries. He says that a gang of tough boys have been giving the neighborhood considerable worry. He threatens to take drastic action as soon as he he can secure sufficient evidence. During the past weekhe departments have been called out three times to the neighborhood, the fires having all originated within a few hundred feet of each other. Last Thursday nig'ht fire also destroyed the barn of Mike RychwalskI, a farmer living in Oklahoma, near the Hammond-East Chicago line. Prior to last week there have been other mysterious fires in the neighborhood of Fayette and Claud streets and the people there are convinced that they were all of Incendiary origin. A SHOGKINGPEGTAGLE Drunken Girl Tears Her Clothes Off at Police Station. A shocking spectacle in which a notorious young woman 'about town figured as principal was witnessed on a street car last Saturday night. While intoxicated the young woman was assisted off the car by F. W. Tolbert, 352 West Adams Ftreet, Chicago, and Frank Kennedy, ISO West Madison street, at the order of the conductor. Soon after this su man na-ned Johnson, employed by the Knickerbocker Ice company, found the girl prostrate near the Simplex switching tracks and notified the police. She was taken to the station in an ambulance and later became hysterical, tearing her clothes from her body. She was imprisoned and released early Sunday morning.

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RALLY TAKES PLACE TONIGHT Congressman Crumpacker and Judge Reiter at East Chicago. GOOD MUSIC IS PROMISED Young Republicans Are Getting a Good Deal of Attention During Campaign. (Special to The Times.) East Chicago, Ind., Sept. 28. Congressman E. D. Crumpacker and Judge V. S. Reiter will open the campaign in East Chicago this evening by addresses to the young voters of the city at Weiland's hall. A young men's republican club will be organized following the raly and it is predicted that fully two hundred young men will be enrolled in its membership. All Are Invited. All the young men of East Chicago, between the ages of 19 and 30, are invited to join the proposed" organization. Although their age will, in many cases, prevent them from active participation in this year's election, they will be given the benefit of political associations until the campaign of 1912. They will then more fully understand the principles of their party and will be better able to choise for themselves the ehtica declarations of the parties' platforms. AVon Him Friends. Good music is also promised and a spirit of enthusiasm should prevail throughout the evening. Congressman Crumpacker's action in regard to the harbor for the northern district of Indiana .has won him many friends in East Cliicago and Indiana Harbor and he will meetwith a rousing greeting when he officially opens the political campaign in this t city. He is also scheduled to speak at Indiana Harbor on Wednesday evening, and extensive preparations are being made for his reception. BOYS PILPER FRUIT Five boys were arrested by the police Saturday for stealing fruit from the store of Scatena & Sbiagia. Some of the boys were drawn into the attempted theft through the influence of older boys who have a rather bad record as juvenile offenders. The judge had a talk with the boys and in his kindly manner told them of the seriousness of the offense with which they are charged. On account of the fact that Truant Officer Muzzall was not in the city, three of the boys were released and told to eo to their teachers and make arrangements to re-enter school. ,Two others were detained at the police station until the trial this morning. The names of the boys who were arrested were Ben Hopkins, Fred Yarck, George Prest, Sherman Young and Albert Zoll. The boys who were detained at the station were Ben Hopkins and Sherman Young. ' The boys' ages range from 11 to 15 years, and only the two who were 15 years old were detained. It was Ben Hopkins who was arrested some time ago after he had been sent from the Erie yards to the Erie depot ith $620. and failed to arrive. The case is one which will command the attention of Truant Officer Muzzall. and it is possible that one or more of the boys will be sent to the reform school.

S WILL IIET TONIGHT Final Arrangements For Watson-Garfield Rally To Be Made. OLD SHADY QUARTETTE COMING Special Invitation Is Issued to the ladies to Hear Mr. Watson and Hon. James A. Garfield. A most important meeting of the members of the Hammond Young Men's Republican elub will be held at the republican hendqnarters over the Commercial bank tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. The meeting Is to be held to discuss final arrangements for the bis YVatnonGarfleld meeting, which is to be held on Oct. 3 in this city. The committee which was appointed at the last meeting is doing splendid work In preparation for the celebration and it is expected that the Hammond meeting, If the weather is fine, will be the largest one which has yet been held In this county. Arrangements are being made for the parade and if all of the plans carry the procession of republicans will be one of the most interesting ones which have ever been held in Hammond. The republican leaders are enthused over the good reports which are coming from all parts of the county and the lack of activity on the part of the democrats, except for the gum shoe campaign which they are conducting. Is a matter of surprise to the members of the G. O. P. Circus Tent Already Up. The big circus tent which has been erected on the grounds opposite Central park is now ready for the crowds. No one need fear that they will be unable to secure a seat for there will be arrangements made for seats for 3.000 people. A special invitation issued to tho la dies of Hammond to come out and hear jur. watson. The republican candidate for governor is one of the greatest campaigners in the country. He is classed with Leslie Shaw as one or two who lead all of the others in his ability as a speech maker. Watson has an Interesting and telling way of hammering home an argument which makes him one 'of the greatest attractions as a awaker In th. country. The Old Shady quartette will also be on the program for several of its parodies. It is urgently requested that every young republican in the city be present at the meeting Tuesday, as there is work enough for.all and there is much to be done before next Saturday. Passed Bad Checks. Bert Pierce was arrested by Captain Bunde and Officer Trinen on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Pierce was formerly employed a street car conductor. He is alleged to have passed several worthless checks. He is o3 years of age and resides in 48 South Hohman street. Two Drunks Picked Up. Frederick Watson was arrested by Officer Eisner at Long's hotel on a charge of being drunk. He was hauled before Judge McMahon this morning and was fined Jl and costs amounting to $11. Joseph Letke was arrested by Officer Franck at the corner of Hohman street and Conkey avenue on the charge of being drunk. He claims h'e is from English Lake, Ind. He pleaded gullfV and was fined $11 in all.

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AUTO WRECK VICTIMS FOUND IN A DITCH Three Chicago Men Picked Up Unconscious in Early Morning Near Roby. HIGH SPEED ON HOME RIDE Henry Bernard, John Curtis and A. Stafford Injured as Car Takes - a Sudden Leap. Three men lying unconscious In a ditch beside a wrecked automobile were found early today by John Brennen, keeper of a roadhouse near Roby, Ind., a short distance east of . his place. When the injured me'n were revived they gave their names as Henry Bernard, John Curtis and Alvin Stafford and said they lived in Chicago. Brennen had seen through the darkness and rain what appeared to be an overturned car as he was walking along the road toward his house. Crawling into the ditch he found the automobile empty and began a search for any victims of the accident. He found the three men lying at some distance and in different directions from the car. Going at High Rate of Sped. Calling assistance, he carried them into the roadhouse. and summoned a doctor, who dressed their injuries. When they were able to talk the victims of the accident said they were returning to Chicago and had been going at a high rate of speed, when the machine seemed suddenly to leap into the air. That was the last they remembered. The physicians, said their injuries were not serious and they prepared to return to the city today. BURGLAR JEALS GOLD Dr. G. L. Smith Loses $50 Worth of Metal In Sunday Raid. A burglar started prospecting in the Rimbach block some time Sunday and after ransacking the dental parlors of Dr. G. L Smith succeeded in finding a gold nugget, several pieces of platinum. which is worth more than gold, and a bottle of gold pellets. The articles which were taken are believed by Dr. Smith to aggregate $40 to $50 in value. The list of articles taken as li3ted in the report which was made at the police station were one gold bridge, one bottle of gold pellets, two pieces of platinum, one piece of platinum solder and one large gold nugget. The police were notified, and are working on the case. Dr. Smith says that the thief or thieves slipped the lock and got into the office and laboratory in that manner. He has no idea as to who the thieves could have been. FUNERAL TAKES PLACE TODAY. Lawrence, the three-year-old son of J. Hoffman of Hegewlsch, who died last Saturday, was burled this morning. The child suffered a fractured skull last week when he fell from a tree on which he was playing with his little brother. INTERMENT YESTERDAY. Miss Kate McKumsey of Truman street, who died in Denver last week, was buried yesterday afternoon in Oak Hill cemetery. Services were held in the Baptist church.

MANAGER IS IN BAD'

John Gavin, Manager of Jones Business College in ; This City, Discharged and Lawyer May Start Criminal Action. FOUNDER OF SCHOOL IS INMHARD LUCK Charges Made Against John Gavin Results in His Discharge and Wife of College Founder Visits City and Decides to Close School for at Least Temporarily. The Jones Business college, an Institution which has been running in this city for some time, is in strata and may city for some time, is In straits and may short time unless some money is forthcoming from an unexpected source. Mr. Jones, the founder of the school, has been having his troubles and now with several Judgments against his school, two of which amount to $105, and with the discovery that his manager, John Gavin, has compromised himself and the school by his unbusinesslike methods he has decided to close down the Bchool. It Is understood that in order to secure the money on two Judgments, which amount to $105, the parties in whose favor the judgments were rendered will ask that the equipment of the school be sold by the sheriff. Mr. Jones at present is In Oklahoma, where his mother Is very 111, but Mrs. Jones came out today and said that it would be Impossible to raise the money with which to continue the schol in operation. m Gavin in Bad. John Gavin, the manager of the Jones Business college, is down and out. He has ben the manager of the local branch of the Jones Business college for some time, but Mr. Jones became aware of the fact that Mr. Gavin was not looking after his Interests as he should, and last Thursday night he ordered that his services be dispensed with. Mr. Gavin is known to have spent considerable of his time in the various saloons about town and he drank to an extent which made him very unreliable. Mr. Jones heard several reports of his conduct towards one or two of the girls in the school and his actions became notorious among the other occupants of the Rimbach block, where the school is located. The school did none convene on Friday of last week on account of the absence of W. F. Mirsch, the principal, but it was thought that the school would open this morning. Mrs. Jones' visit, however, resulted in the dicision to close. ,In addition to the reprehensible of Mr. Gavin in the school it is a fact that there have been several 6Uits started against him to collect bar and board bills. Fred Lash has a board bill of $20 which he is unable to collect. Serious Charges Preferred. The most serious charge which has been brought against Mr. Gavin, however, is that he wrote out two checks, one for $20 and another for $15 when he had only $5 in the bank. It is said that he even drew out the $3 before the checks came around to the bank. Attorney Henderson, of this city, has begun a civil action to recover the amount of the check and if he is unable to make Mr. Gavin pay over the ' money he will start criminal proceedings against him for obtaining money under false pretenses. Mr. Gavin's career in this city is about ended. He has been trying to get into the quarters of the college and raised heaven and earth to get possession even after he was discharged, but Attorney G. C. White, who is looking after Mr. Jones' interests in the matter, would not permit him to even enter the school. TOWLE OPERA HOUSE HAS METROPOLITAN SIGN. Manager ye Does His Share To Making Broailnay Great Whit Way. Manager Nye put the finishing touches on the new Towle opera house when he erected the electric sign which is to spell out In letters of fire the name of the attraction. This is the metropolitan icea and helps to make Hammond's great white way all the whiter. The sign is one of the most attractive in the city and is so arranged that the lettering can be changed for every play that comes to town. It can be seen up and down the street for a considerable distance and it is expected to attract all of the theater going moths in the city and surrounding towns. , Mr. Nye is doing all he can to give Hammond a strictly first class and up-to-date theater.

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General Assembly Will Demand An Explanation of Representative Knisely, Who Says Hanly Tried To Bribe Him With Office. DEMOCRATS CONSULT TRE INDIANA LAWS Anti-Hanly Republicans Expected to Join With the Democrats in Making the Fullest Kind of an Investigation Into the Sensation of tho Hour. ,4 " (Special to The Times.) Indianapolis, Intl., Sept. 2& (4 p. m.) Representative Kniseley, who charged that Governor Hanly and Senator Wlekwlre offered him a $2,000 a year position for his vote for county local option, has put bis charges In sworn affidavit which Is now in the hands of Stokes Jackson, democratic state chairman. Hanly refused to make statement, but Wlckwlre issued a signed denial. It Is predicted that the night . rider hills will have rough sledding In the house. Representative Honan, democratic floor leader, had for presentation this afternoon a resolution asking the prosecutor of Marlon count' " to Investigate Kniseiey's charges that indictments might be sworn and guilty persons, either private or official, punished. (Special to The Times.) Indianapolis, 'ind., Sept. 2S-Whe the general assembly reconvened at 2 o'clock this afternoon, it was generally understood that some sensational Inqniry into the conduct of Governor Hanly relative to the enactment of the county local option law would he asked. The democrats of the house would de mand. It was said, that a thorough investigntion be made of the charge that the governor had offered official positions for votes for the temperance measure. The demand would come, it was ex plained, through a resolution requesting the governor to appear before the (Continued on page 2.) ONGLE SAMVERY BUSY Hitu Hie Is Arrested By Government Inspector Today. Hitu Hie, one of those men who is foolish enough to try to beat Uncle Sam 'out of money which he had in his care, was arrested In East Chicago by James M. Woltz. United Spates postal inspector, and was brought to Hammond, where he is incarcerated in tha local jail. The crime with which Hitu Hie is charged is that of forging the signature of Tensan Tirvile to a certain receipt for a reissued international money order. The money order was for 160.49 and by signing the receipt Hitu Hie secured the money which should have gone to Tensian TIrville. The offense is alleged to have beem committed May 11, 1908, In Jamestown, Pa., in a postoffice of which John D. Dennison is postmaster. Uncle Sam kept after Hitu Hie, who is said to be an alias Lazar Hie and his arrest in East Chicago, is the result of his indefatigable efforts. Hie was taken before Deputy United States Clerk Charles Surprise and was pieced under $.00 bonds. BURIED THIS MORNING. John Stamm, one of Hammond's pioneers, was buried this morning from, St, Joseph's church. The services were held at eight o'clock by the Rev. H. M. Plaster, who also preached the funeral services. Many friends and relatives attended the church services and went to Greenwood cemetery, where they were buried. The pall bearers were all old friends of-the deceased. They were Messrs. Peter Moser. William Hasse, Casper Bick, John Wagner, John Koshnick ami John Tauschek.