Hammond Times, Volume 3, Number 171, Hammond, Lake County, 8 January 1909 — Page 1

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WEATIIEn. Tfmpfrtare more than moderate today, with partly cloudy weather. ruun u ULUUii DITION VOL. in., NO. 171. COMMERCIAL EDITION. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8. 1909. 3 SECTIONS 20 PAGES. .ONE CENT PER COPY.

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News of the Coming of the American Locomotive Co. Is the Talk of the TownLargest Factory of Its Kind in the Country. WILL EMPLOY HIGH GLASS OF WORKMEN Magic City Is Victorious in Rivalry With Largest Cities Who Made Bids for the Plant Is the Logical Center for Such Product Work Begins This Year. The locating of the American - Locomotive works in Gary was the talk of the town yesterday, and made particularly happy many real estate dealers and individual holders of property In the city. The exact location of the new industry will be in section two, Just east and north of the first subdivision, just south of the Lake Shore tracks, and, to make it still more plain, the extension of Fifth avenue would cut the tract in two. The land comprises 130 acres and Is partly composed of the tract which was recently purchased from the UlrtchBacon Interests by the Gary Land com pany. The amount of land purchased Indicates beyond a doubt that the fac tory to be erected In Gary will be the largest of its kind in the country. Work Begins This Tear. The work on th plant, according to property agent II. S. Norton of the Land company, will start this year and most likely, in the spring. In the con struction of this plant aione it is ex pected that there will be 2,000 men employed and when it is in full opera tion from 6,000 to 12,000 will be em ployed. The location of the great plant was a victory for Gary, for there was scarcely a great city In the country but what used every effort to secure the ne wfactory. The commercial clubs of Chicago, Cleveland and other large cities of the west have been working on this prospect ever since it was known that they desired to build an other plant. It has been stated that it Is the pur pose of the American Locomotive works to discontinue operations in several of their plants throughout the country and build the Gary plant large enough so that it can handle the work of these branches as well as the additional business which may be secured. Employs Good Class of Men. As the middle west is regarded as the railroad center of the country and orders for material will be placed in as convenient a plant as possible by the railroad companies, all things else be lng equal, the plant of Gary therefore, will become not only the western branch of the company but the head quarters and the main industry. The class of men employed in a fac tory of this kind is the best that can be found. Three-fourths of them will be skilled mechanics, drawing high salaries. These will be the most de sirable citizens to have in the city. It is expected that the class of workmen In this plant will be even higher than those employed in any of the other in dustries which have already located in this city. Property Owners Jubilant. Those who hold property east of Broadway are particularly gratified that the new plant was located in that direction, because, with the American Car and Foundry company on the other side of the steel plant, the center of the city will still be maintained at Broadway. It is expected, however, that a large colony will spring up east and south of the Locomotive Works which will be employed in that factory. CHURCH TO BE DEDICATED SUNDAY The German Evangelical church of St. John at Tolleston is to be dedicated next Sunday. It is located at the corner of IJncoln and Calumet streets In Tolleston and has cost about $2,600. There will be delegations from Michigan City, Laporte, Hammond and Chicago. The ceremonies In the morning will be in charge of Rev. Paul Trion of Michigan City. In the afternoon the services will be in charge of Rev. F. W. Adomeit of Buffalo and in the evening Rev. Carl Suller of Chicago will be in charge. He will be assisted by Rev. Hans Tunstein of Laporte. The new church is an attractive one, and the dedication will be a big event among its members.

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Walter O'Connell Jury in Porter County Deliberates For Hours But Cannot Find Evidence Strong Enough to Convict. (Special to The Times.) Valparaiso, Ind., Jan. 8. After being out from 5 o'clock "Wednesday after noon until & o ciock last evening me ury in the O'Connell murder trial dis agreed and reported to Judge Wm. C. McMahon that they could not arrive at a verdict. It was a victory for W. J. McAleer, the attorney for the defense, and was the first state case in which Charles Greenwald, the new prosecuting attor ney, has represented the state. This will make a new trial neces sary and in the meantime Walter O'Con nell will have to give a bond for his appearance at a trial which will be held later in the year. The defense was represented by At torneys W. J. McAleer and George Bardon and the state was represented by Attorneys D. E. Boone and Charles Greenwald. The people of Miller are intensely interested in the case as it is said, in a measure, to Involve some of the best known people in the city. BIG CASE PROGRESSING Attorney Gould to Prepare Pleadings in Famous Case. l -SpeciV to Thb Times.) Indiana Harbor. Ind., Jan. 8.-UAttor-ney I. J-ieon uouia reiurnea yenciuaj from South Bend, Ind., where he was called to confer with Mrs. Josephine Labadie regarding the famous $8,000, 000 quiet title suit. Mr. Gould reports favorable progress in his great case and has retained M. I Clawson, a prominent Indianapolis attorney, as assistant counsel. Mrs. Labadie, who is one of the heirs claiming ownership in the famous Walker distillery property at Walkerville, Ont., has secured powers of attorney from twelve of the heirs and two documents are expected from Geneva, Switzerland, and Paris, France, within a few days. As soon as these arrive, Mr. Gould declares that the preparation of the complaint that is to make him famous will be commenced. The Labadie contest and its widespread publicity has brought Gould into the legal limelight rather prominently and yesterday he received a letter from a Detroit, Mich., woman asking whether he would undertake the prosecution of a similar suit on American soil, the estate to be valued at $4,000,000. Mr. Gould refuses to divulge the name of this client, but will make a trip to Detroit, Mich., next week and close a contract with the heirs. BODY IS SHIPPED HOME Inquest for Indiana Harbor Telegrapher Is Held Yesterday. (Special to The Times.) Indiana Harbor, Ind., Jan. 8. "I find that J. A. Bock Jr. met his death from the results of an accidental shock from an unknown source," was the verdict of Coroner E. R. Gordon of Hobart, at his inquest yesterday afternoon. The body will be prepared for burial today and shipped to the young man's home in Westville, W.. Va., where funeral services will be held. The body will be accompanied on its eastern trip by the young wife an family of two children, and the aged father of the deceased. Mr. Bock Sr. arrived from "Westville, W. Va., yesterday afternoon and was prostrated when the awful realization if his son's death struck him with Its true force. Several local telegraphers called at the Teal morgue during the evening and requested a glimpse at the body of their former friend. There were words of comfort for the wife and family from them all as' they turned, from the bier on which lay their comrade. CONTEST IS ENDED. The election contest, as prophesied In last nfgrht's Times, is ended at Crown Point, the republicans wound an their case last night. A bomb was thrown Into the democratic camp by Attorney Cromer, who showed that the foreigners own over one-hnif of -the property in the cities of Gory, Whiting and East Chicago.

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HuSICAL TREAT FOR GARY PEOPLE Scotch Singers from Glasgow Command Big Sale of Tickets. The second musical treat to the people of Gary is In store for all those who attend the second of the series of entertainments given by the Gary Masonic Social club tonight at Assembly halL The success of the Oriole Concert company was sq marked that undoubtedly a large crowd will gather to hear the Scotch singers of Glasgow tonight. The sale of tickets outside of those holding season tickets has been large and the noted entertainers will be greeted by a packed hall. They come to Gary well recommended and those who attend will be amply repaid for the time and money spent in attending the entertainment. The company is composed of the following la- --.-.. .j -Miss Ima Crawford, contralto. Miss Janette CuthiU, first soprano. Miss Ella Campbell, second soprano, iuiaa ngiiM iijuc, wsi guiaranu iinu reader: The following is the program will be rendered tonight: Prtgrani. Quartet "My Love is Like a Red that Red Rose." Arranged by Gilbert. Scotch Singers. Song "Scottish Blue Bells." Gleadhill. Miss Jeannette Cuthill. Dramatic Selection "Three Casket Scenes." Merchant of Venice. Miss Agnes Hyde. Song "Bonnie Loch Lomon." Songs of the North. Mis3 Tina Crawford. Quartet "Annie Laurie." Scott. Scotch Singers. Humorous Selection in Scottish Dialect "Mrs. McWhirter's Silver "Waddin." Hyde. Miss Agnes Hyde. Song "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep." Knight. Miss Tina Crawford. Trio "Of a' the Airts the Win' Can ' Blaw." Burns. Sotch Singers. Impersonations "The Eclipse Concert Company." Hyde. Miss Agnes Hyde. Duet "The Auld Hoose." Nairn. Misses Crawford and Cuthill. Song "The Dear Little Sharmock." Thomas. Miss Tina Crawford. Quartet "Auld Lang Syne." Scotch Singers. WHITING DRUGGIST IS AESESTED ON WARRANT. Federal Authorities Will Push Against B. J. Chrzanowski. Case B. J. Chrzanowski, a "Whiting druggist, was arrested on a warrant sworn out by C. "W. LaRue, deputy United States revnue collector, charged with selling liquor without a government license. The prisoner was brought to Hammond where he was compelled to give bond. R. O. Ostrowski, a Hammond druggist, whose place of business is located at 295 State Line street, went on the bond. The case was taken before United States Commissioner Charles Surprise and was continued until Jan. 30, when Deputy United States Attorney Clarence W. Nichols of Indianapolis will be able to try the case. The federal authorities will push the case against the "Whiting druggist and it is intimated that others will be arrested if they are not more careful about their licenses. PRISON WARDEN RETAINED. Michigan City, Ind., Jan. 8. Governor-Elect Marshall of Indiana has announced that he will retain James D. Reid as warden of the prison in this city. Reid is a republican appointed by Governor Durbin. Caution. "There," said a Hebrew suitor as he "ringed" his Rachel "now we're engaged!" "Not till fader looks at de ring!" responded the lady.

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EXTRADITION PAPERS FOR HOLDUP Ifl Trio Who Held Up a Gary Passenger Must Face Trial. CAPTURED IN CHICAGO NOW Victim Upon Hearing of Their Ari rest Goes to Metropolis and Identifies Them. Extradition papers were procured yesterday by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney "W. F. Hodges for the extradition of Harry O'Keefe, Frank Dennis and John Murray, the three men who were arrested in Chicago a few days ago charged wHh robbery of a passenger on a through Lake Shore train. - - - - - At th-thn of the robbery the Gary police were notified by the victim, who said that he believed that they got off the train at Gary. He said that he had been relieved or considerable money and his watch and was anxious to have the men arrested. He furnished a full description of the trio and this was turned over to the Chicago police. After working on the case but a few days the Chicago police arrested three men who answered the description and the passenger was sent for to identify the men. This he did perfectly and their nominal bond of $200 each was raised at once by a municipal judge o Chicago. As the robbery had occurred In this state, however, it was necessary to try the men here and the prosecuting attorney then proceeded to procure the extradition papers. The men will most likely be brought to Gary today and will be given a hearing within a few days and bound over to the superior court. KILLED ATJEHSIfJGTOH Michigan Central Boilermaker Struck by Train and Mangled. David Fleming, a boilermaker in the employ of the Michigan Centralin the Kensington shops, was instantly killed by being struck and run over by a switch train "Wednesday noon in the Kensington yards. He was returning to the shops after dinner when the accident occurred. He was walking along the belt track when a switch engine, attached to a string of freight cars, backed upon him. Three or four cars passed over his body, says the Michigan City News. The body was mangled beyond recognition. The remains were picked up and cared for until the arrival last night of a son, D. A. Fleming, a brakeman on the middle division of the Michigan Central: The remains in charge of the son, passed through Hammond at midnight, enroute to the home in Jackson. Mr. Fleming leaves a wife and several children In Jackson. He was about 60 years old. CONTRACTORS WILL ALSO DONATE TO IT The Contractors association met in the Gary hotel last evening and agreed to give $150 towards the fund which is to be used in securing a superior court for Gary. The Gary Commercial club recently gave $200 towards this fund, and this will make a total of $350 which has j been raised. It was decided to give the first annual banquet on the sec ond Thursday in February, which will celebrate the closing of the building season. The directors will act as a general committee which will have in charge the preparations for the banquet. ,,

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Gary School Board Holds a Meeting Last Night and Perfects Plans. The Gary school board last night held a regular meeting at which time the segregation of the white and col ored children was again brought up for discussion. In order to perfect the plans which were outlined some time ago, it was decided to move the port able school which now stands near the Jefferson school farther south in the neighborhood of Broadway and Four teenth avenue, in order to house the colored children of Gary. It was agreed to put the school in such shape as to provide all the accommodations which ares now at the disposal of the white children. The selection of a teacher for the colored school was postponed for an other week or two, but the intention is to have. the school open by Feb. 1. After this meeting the board went into session as the finance board and designated depositories for the school funds. The fund was divided among i the following banks: First National iBank of Gary, First State Bank of 'Gary, First National Bank of Tollesi ton, the Lake County Savings & Trust I company of Hammond, and the First National Bank of Hammond. EASTERfl STAR INSTALLS East Chicago Order Has a Busy Session Last Night. (Special to The Times.) East Chicago, Ind.,Dec. 8. Last even ing witnessed the Installation of the new officers of the rder of Eastern Star and the event proved the course of attraction for a fair representation of the faternity members. The ritual installation was observed and light refreshments were served, consisting of coffee and crullers, after which Mrs. George W. Lewis, who is now worthy matron, presented each of her pfficers with a bouquet of cut flowers, emblematic of their rank. The five points of the star were represented with vio lets, yellow roses, white roses, ferns and red roses and pink roses were distributed among the various other of-( fleers of the order. Mrs. Lewis was presented with a beautiful cluster of American beauty rosebuds, as was also Mrs. A. H. W. Johnson, who was installed as associate matron. Officers Installed. The officers installed were as follows: W. M. Mrs. George W. Lewis. W. P. Mrs. L. T. Loucks. Associate Matron Mrs. Flora Johnson. Treasurer Mrs. Irene Allen. Secretary Mrs. Jennie Meade. Conductress Mrs. Mary Jeppeson. Associate conductress Mrs. Grace Loucks. Adah Mrs. Laura Van Home. Ruth Mrs. Loraine Bedeaux. Esther Mrs. Lydia Bowen. Martha Mrs. Vernie Gyott. Electra Mrs. Gertrude Fowler. "Warden Mrs. Ethel Peterson. Sentinel Louis Loucks. Chaplain Mrs. Abbie Thomas. Marshal Mrs. Margaret Giles. Organist Mrs. Effie Jenkins. The outgoing worthy matron was surprised when presented with a handsome past matron's pin, solid gold and emblematic of her position. Mrs. Thomas responded with a few brief words of thanks to the members of the fraternity and reviewed the work of the past year. The meeting was one of the most . Interesting that has been held in the local lodge rooms for some time, and members of the organization declare that there seems to be a growing Interest in their w'ork.

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L. A. Thornbersr's Good Marksmanship Cost Him $3 in Settlement With an Angry Farmer; Good Electrician, Poor Hunter. (Special to The Times.) Indiana Harbor, Ind., Jan. 8. There is one Harborite whose marksmanship is so good that . It costs him $3 for a single shot. The man who Is paying this fancy price Is L 1 Thornberg, chief electrician at the Inland Steel company, and a guest at the Lake Shore hotel ' on "Watling street. The story runs thus: Thornberg has been waiting patient ly for the first heavy snowfall of. the season and the cold snap of Wednesday brought a twinkle of delight Into his countenance. The snow came and Thornberg immediately got down his double-barreled shotgun and with Wal ter Getz, superintendent of the blast furnaces, as his companion, hiked east ward towirds Dune Park. The much sought for rabbit tracks were found and appeared to be lead ing towards the inland. Giving Mr. Getz charge of the hounds, and prom ising an exhibition of good shooting should the rabbit be found, the couple trudged wearily along. Mile after mile was covered until Getz seemed ready to drop. . Suddenly, the trail led di rectly to the foot of a hay-mound and the tracks seemed to encircle this. With visions of a rabbit stew, Thorn berg raised the gun and walked cau tiously around the hay. Two brownish colored ears appeared in the foreground and at these the excited electrician discharged the full contents of both barrels. Something rolled over and Thornberg rushed forward to capture his prize. It was a young goat, about a week old, and so sure had been the electrician's aim that the little animal was stone dead. After a hurried consultation, Thornberg decided that discretion would be the better part of valor and decided to make their escape before the animal's owner apeared on the scene. They were somewhat slow In reaching their decision likewise the gate and the farmer, whose name Is is Louis Keiter, appeared very angry. Of course, Thornberg apologized but refused to pay any damages, declaring the affair as an accident. Keiter seemed to be getting angrier every minute and finally declared that unless the two men scrape together $ they would be turned over to the marshal by heck! This had the desired effect and Thornberg paid Keiter the cash, at the same time requesting Getz not to breathe a word of the affair. The story was too good and Getz told and retold it last night while Thornberg was made the recipient of sincere congratulations upon his marksmanship. Notwithstanding this, Thornberg declares that the shot was a good one and that Getz should have been willing to shoulder half the blame to see such a splendid exhibition. FOUND DEAD If BED Inmate of Construction Camp Passes AwayLast Night. James Harney, aged 25 years, was found dead In bed in the camp of the Wyat-Lamb Construction company in Gary last night. It is believed that his death was caused by heart failure. Harney was employed by the WyatLamb Construction company and lived in a camp just off from Broadway on Jefferson street. He has been sick for some time and recently was confined to his bed. Last evening one of the employes in the camp went to his bed to see how he was getting along and found that he had died. Deputy- Coroner T. B. Templin was called and ordered him removed to the undertaking establishment of C. H. Jones, where the inquest will be held today. James Harney is said to be a young man of good parents. He was a members of the Knights of Columbus in Gary. The body will be shipped to Decatur, HI., his home, today and the funeral will be held soon after its arrival. new home INSIDE OF ANOTHER MONTH The Calumet Trust & Savings bank, Gary's youngest financial Institution, will be located in its new home in another month. It will occupy the Burge"Warner building on Broadway, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, and when completed will present one of the finest banking institutions In the region. The office fixtures will be of the best, the building having been leased for five years. The interior finishing work is being put on now.

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Outgoing Governor Recom mends the Appropriation of $75,000 for Erecting Executive Mansion to be Occupied by Governor. CALLS LOCAL 0PTI011 THEllfEST WIRE Says That It is Charged With Enough Electricity to Electrocute the Party That Repeals It Message Deals With a Wide Range of Various Recommendation. "I am aware that there are some who have already celebrated this law's repeal, but I beg to remind theni that it is the ltrest wire in the political machinery of this commonwealth,' and that it is charged with enough electricity to electrocute the party that repeals it." . GOVERNOR J. K. H.LMT. TIMES BUREAl", AT STATE CAPITAL Indianapolis, Ind., J;in. 8. Governot J. F. Hanly has sung his swan song. Vale Hanly. His last message to the legislature was read this morning. Besides touching on.tb? local ..option eitulation. Governor -llarly, in his message to the legislature he recommends an appropriation of $75,000 for the erection of an executive mansion to be occupied by the governor; ample appropriations for public institutions; appropriations for the completion of the Southeastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane; a strengthening of the private banking law; the strengthening of the public depository law, which, he says, has enagled the state to collect $34,000 in interest and sixty-two out of the ninety-two counties to collect $240,000 in interest; an increase in the tax levy for the maintenance of Indiana university, Purdue university and the State Normal school; an appropriation for the erection of a statue to General Hackelman; appropriation of $.",00 a j year for the care of the grave of Nancy i Hanks Lincoln; ample support for the Village for Epileptics; an appropriation for the erection of a tuberculosis hospital; appropriation for the enlargement of the Michigan City prison; the establishment of a- new penal institution for men and boys who .cannot be reformed; the enactment of an inheritance law, which the governor says would bring into the state treasury $200,000 a year; a voter's registration law; the enactment of a primary election law under which all nominations for office would be made; a uniform system of accountings in county offices and the creation of a state -inspection bureau to inspect public accounts; a law that would enable the governor to remove any county officer who failed to do his duty; advises against the creation of a public utilities commission; and declare that the county local option lav should be sustained. WEDDING ENDS TROUBLE Mr. Wuksinish Escapes a Probable Prison Term by Marriage. (Special to The Times.) Crown Point. Ind., Jan. 8. Nick Wuksinish, through his marriage to Mary Marenal at this place last week, has escaped from beneath charges that might have brought him a long prison sentence. William Murphy wan retained to get Wuksinish . oat of his- pre-Hearm-nt. He and Anton Te-zak accompanied the bridal party from Joliet to Crown Point. The girl, who was too youns to be wedded in Illinois, crime into police court a fortnight ago and made statutory charges against Wuksinish. Later she rel-ented, but too late, as it seemed nothing could be done to free her lover from the toils and the Illinois county clerk would issue no license for the girl. Mr. Murphy hit upon the plan for a flight to Indiana. Judge Allen Avers that Murphy carried while Tezak sang. Yon will And that It Is (he merchants who are advertising In THE TIMES are the ones who are dolus the bust The)- axe live oaes.

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