Hammond Times, Volume 4, Number 44, Hammond, Lake County, 9 August 1909 — Page 8
THE TIMF.S
Mondav. August 9, 1909.
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Notorious Dave Johnson, a Negro, Would Blame A. A. Rodman, Colored Vice Crusader, With Fire in the Former's Place. HIS WORD AGAINST THAT OF A GLEAN HAN Claims That He Saw the Reformer Running Away From His Place at Shortly Before Midnight and Immediately After Discovering the Kerosene Soaked Paper. A. A. Rodman, one of the most effective negro reformers in the city, was arrested at 3 o'clock by the Gary police on a warrant charged with arson. The affidavit was eworn out by the notorious Dave Johnson, who claims that after discovering a fire in his house he saw Rodman running away. Although Johnson claims to have two others who will bear him out in the fact that Rodman was seen to be leaving his place Just after the fire was discovered, Rodman's friends assert that the arrest was merely an attempt to bluff and blackmail him into submission. There is no colored man of higher refutation in the city than Alexander Rodman, who has had much to do with the driving out of the bad element from the city and whose life and property have been continually threatened because of his activity along these lines. Rodman Ilelleved To Be Innocent. Late last night Johnson claimed that he discovered a fire under the rear stars of his house and that as ho went j out to investigate it he saw u man I running away, and In the moonlipr'.it made out the features of A. A. Rodman. Two other men who happened to dis- - MW th fire at the same time have also been secured to verifv the state ment. It is claimed that not only were papers stuffed under tin- rear stairway, but that they were soaked with kerosene and that had not the blaze ben discovered as soon as it was the entire building wouTd have been destroyed. There is every indication that an attempt was made to burn down the Johnson place last night, but there is a great deal of question about the guilt of A. A. Rodman. The latter's friends point out other motives for other persons to have attempted to burn this place down which look more feasible. i When Rodman was arrested in his ' shack at 3 o'clock this morning he stoutly maintained his innocence, and claimed that he had not left his shack at Eleventh avenue and Broadway that evening. After he was taken to the polioe station he was able to give bond and was released pending his hearing r today or tomorrow. Johnson and his witnesses about the notorious place claim that they fired two shots at the fleeing man without bringing him to a halt. It is not known whether the fire was extin-
guished before or after they gave not commit themselves, they seemchase. In any event but little damage 1 ed favorably impressed with the fact
was done. CHICKS BURNED UP (Special to The Times.) Indiana Harbor, Ind., Aug. 9. A number of chickens were burned to death and property valued at $100 destroyed in a blaie which occurred in a barn at the corner of 139th and Elm street Saturday afternoon. It is thought the fire wag caused by sparks from a steam roller which had passed the place a few minutes before the flames were discovered. The Are department responded rroptly and had the flames under control before serious loss could result.
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.-r.-y.:; ;;-. .v--. i-cvt:::; . :.' LOCal InSD6Cti0n Of Iffl provements Is Made by City Officials and Result Is Expected to Benefit Harbor City Largely. (Special to The Times.) Indiana Harbor, Ind., Aug. 9. The trip taken by the city and countv officials to view the improvements that have been completed and are now in progress in Indiana Harbor may be productive of important results for the Harbor. It is hoped that the outing may be the means of interesting the county officials in the necessity of two new bridges, which the city hopes that the county will take upon itself to erect. These bridges are desired at the lolst street crossing over the canal and at Chicago avenue and the canal. The subject was broached to the county commissioners on the occasion of the outing, and the places indicated, visited, and while the commissioners tnat the city and private enterprise have done their full share toward public improvement. In that case it would not be unreasonable to hope that the county would shoulder a part of the burden, in the matter of the two bridges in question. The trip was an enjoyable one throughout. What was at first plannel as a party of a dozen, was increased to sixteen, a number of others who had not originally intended to go, joining the party at the last minute. The officials met at the city hall in the morning, and the first thing that was done was to view the road that the county is building at the south end of Forsyth avenue from 151st street to the city limits. This was done at the No Pay
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3 iSfc. . . l suggestion of the county officials, who took the opportunity, being in the vicinity, to inspect the work. The party then drove through Hessvi'le, down Kennedy avenue, through Gibson and inspected the crossing over the canal on 151st street and on Chicago avenue, where the bridges are desired built. Thence tbey repaired to Indiana Harbor where luncheon was had at the South Bay hotel. The luncheon was unusually sumptous, and proved very enjoyable, and after it had been partaken of the company adjourned to the bot landing where a gasoline launch was in waiting to take the party to t!ie harbor, where the bridges could be viewed and the big interlocking station, which is said to be the largest in the world, inspected. The Twentieth Century limited over the Lake Shore was due about then, so it was decided to wait and watch this ponderous demon of modern railroading take the big bascule bridge over the canal. Then the journey along the line of the canal was made and the sewer work inspected, and the company broke up, feeling well satisfied with their day. MRS. TAYLOR'S SUDDEN DEATH SHOCKS LOWELL (Continued from Page One.) not postively pronounced by the at tending physicians, but from all symp toras it i:s thought she was the sad vic tim of either internal abscess or hem orrahge. Funeral Today. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Iwell today at 2 o'clock, Rev. Drake preaching the kind words of consolation to the griefstricken parents, brothers and sisters aged grandparents, uncles and aunts cousins and a large circle of friends in whose esteem she was held very highly. Interment was made in the Lowell cemetery, six of her cousins acting s.s pallbearers. Grace Hurdette Palmer, second child and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Palmer, was born at Creston, Ind., Aug. 1, 1SS2. At the early age of 12 years she confessed faith in her Savior, uniting with the Creston Methodist church under the pastorate of the Rev. T. K. George. She remained an active and consistent Christian, being about her duty to church only when poor health or some other unavoidable cause prevented h"r She was united in marriage to Harry E. Taylor, May 9, 190:?. in this union two sweet little girls. Lelah, aged 5, and Leona, 4 years old, were born, who are now deprived of the tender care of a loving mother. The deceased leaves to mourn her besides the two daughters, her parents, three brothers, Robert, Oliver and Herald, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Thompson and Ella j and Henrietta Palmer. Mrs. Taylor was ! of a kindly disposition, hT heart and j hand always being ready to do a kind act. Her sudden sickness and death i comes as a sorrow ful shock to the entire community in which she was universally loved and respected. TWO DEATHS DUE TO RAIL ACCIDENTS (Continued from Page J.) price of a ticket, and was struck by the train leaving W biting at 11:55 p. m. w i!!e walking on the tracks. The remains are still at Krebs and Kb.rn.s' undertaking rooms, at Indiana harbor, and the afternoon. inquest was held this South C'hUnxo Boy Killed. The second accident, whicli also resulted in a young man's death, took place on the Pennsylvania tracks. Albert Lawrence, aged 22 years, who resides with his sister. Mrs. Georare W. Smith. S'jtM Avenue M. South Chicago, was the victim. Lawrence, with a
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companion, had come to Whiting to take the 12:38 train on the Pennsylvania to Clark Station, where. It is said, they intended to spend a few days camping. Officer P. J. Mullaney. who met the train, in speaking of the affair said: "There were several foreigners at the station who were leaving for their native land. They were accompanied by several relatives who
were crying and carrying on at their departure. "My attention was called in the direction of them to see that none were injured when the train pulled out. The train had pulled ont when I heard ter rible screams, but naturally I thought it was one of the women In the crowd erivinK vent to her feelings. The train had gone only about one hundred yards when it stopped again. I ran to see what the trouble was, and there was Lawrence under the train with one foot cut off at the ankle and the other leg off at the knee. The train crew all helped to get the man out and a stretcher was secured from the baggage car, upon which he was rushed through the street to the oftice of Dr. U. V. Doolittle, on 119th st reet. Dim In II nm mo ml IlcxpKnl. When the condition of the man was seen Dr. A. J. Lnuer and Dr. E. I Dewey wore called in to assist in the amputation. The ambulance was secured at 3:30 a. ni. and Iawrence was taken to St. Margaret's hospital in Hammond. No sooner had the ambulance gone than Lawrence's sister and brother-in-law and two other rela- : tives, unable to secure a car, reached here in a wagon. When Mrs. Smith ' learned of the extent of her brother's injuries she went into hysterics. The case was hopeless from the beginning, and all days yesterday the i young man suffered intensely until 4 o'clock in tlie afternoon, when death ; relieved his sufferings. The remains were taken to South Chicago, from where the interment will take place. Lawrence was a printer by trade, being employed in the office of the South Chicago Calnmet. He was wellliked by his many friends, and the news or his misfortune was received with much regret. WHITING NEWS Hurt in Runaway. Dr. E. D. Dewey figured In a run away yesterday whicli might have cost him his life, but which fortunately. owing to ills presence of mind, resulted only in a skinned ankle. The doctor is having his buggy re paired, and is using only a temporary rig. When starting out yesterday. about noon, he was anxious to make a hurry up call, so lie made the horse go pretty fast. While going at a good pace the shaft of the buggy broke and jabbed Into the animal. The more the driver would pull the lines the faster he would go. When he came to Oliver street he turned down, which was abotit the worst thing the horse could do, for the new high school under construction has caused brick to be plied up for quite a distance and a greater part of the thoroughfare to be blocked. The doctor saw certain death staring him in the face If that kept up very long, so. getting upon the seat, he took one line and headed the horse into the telegraph pole and prepared to jump just before it struck. This he did and received a skinned ankle, but no Injuries otherwise. The lines were twisted around the. post, but CJ. J. I!ader, coming to the rescue, soon had them undone, and when the broken shaft was tied up the horse was all right. Wesley Thorpe, who returned from Wood River, 111., this week with his family, is now working In the Alkin grocery in One Hundred and Nineteenth street Charles Cole has returned from a ten days' visit with his parents in New Comerstown, O., and has resumed his duties in the Indiana Harbor & S. office at Gibson. Mrs. Frank Gainer of Alton. 111., is here visiting with Mr. and Mrs. William Gainer of Central avenue. Mr. Gainer will Join his wife next week to spend his vacation with his parents here. Mrs. Smiley and daughter. Miss Fay Smiley of Hammond, were the guests of the former's sister, Mrs. Enola Payne, on New York avenue on Saturday. Mrs. Payne has been on the sick list for the past few days. Mrs. William Payne and daughter. Wilda. left Saturday evening for Muncle, Ind., to spend a few weeks with her sister. Mrs. A. B. Canfleld expects to leave this week for Norwalk and Cleveland, O., to Join her son, Don. who went there several days ago. Mrs. T. H. Reynolds and daughter, Kate, have gone to Youngstown. O., where they intend to make their home for some time to come. Miss C. M. Keife is spending her vacation with relatives at Danvers, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leechman and daughter. Margaret, of Danville, 111., accompanied by Miss Edytha D. Hollett of this city, left yesterday for an extended eastern visit, a greater part of which will be spend in New York and Boston, Mass. Mrs. William Reed and son of South Chb-ngo are here visiting for a few days with Mrs. William Gainer, and also her sister. Mrs. Anna Gainer. Edward Evans, accompanied by his mother, are visiting in Ohio. Mrs. John Finley is entertaining her sister. Miss Reinhardt of Laporte. Mr. and Mrs. Ievi Finley and daugh ter, Marie, are expected home tomorrow from a three weeks' visit in Argos and several other Indiana points. Miss Irene Putnam is home from Valparaiso university to spend the summer with her parents. Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Putnam. Mrs. I. C. P.rett and granddaughter, Mildred Walker, ar- expected home from Wood River, III., after spending thre weeks with the former's son and ' family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bertt. Mrs. W. A. Talbert will leave tomorrow for her home in Detroit, Mich. Mr. Talbert. who is foreman of the interlocking installing service, will go to Detroit in about one week, as the work which the men have been doing on the Like Shore railroad will soon be completed. Ollie Sirlin of Indiana Harbor was a
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Miss Anna Griffith, as guest of Rev. and Mrs. Jesse Hickman, formerly of Whiting, but now of Englewood, is visiting with friends in Thornton, Ind. The fire department were called to the residence of Dan Buckley on Fred street on Saturday night to extinguish a blaze made by a child upsetting a lamp, which was setting on a table. The damage done was slight. Louis Gordon Is home from the Valparaiso university to spend his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gordon of Schrage avenue. Mrs. John N'yhoff and children were the guests of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry GIP.murray, yesterday. Dr. William E. Putnam spent Satur day and Sunday at the Gavit farm, near Clark Station. Dr. and Mrs. George H. Hoskins and family spent seevral days with relatives in Grant Park. 111. Joan Spansberg of Sheridan avenue Is vlsitinsf with her Krandmother at Bloomlngton, Ind. Miss Marie O'Hara spent yesterday with friends in Waukegan, III. F. L Quanse, proprietor of the merry go-round, which Is holding forth on Laporte avenue, was arrested yesterday by Officer William F.mmel, charged with desecrating the Sabbath. The warrant was sworn out against him by Robert Humphreys. Quanse was taken before Judge George W. Jones, and after putting up a cash bond of $15, he was released. The trial will come up before Judge Jones this evening. The Masonic picnic at Spring Hill Grove, St. John, Ind.. on Saturday, was well attended and all enjoyed themselves Immensely. No stone was left unturned by those In charge, for the people in attendance In making it a day long to be remembered. Messrs. Frank Vanderhoff. Frank Savery and J. O'Connor of Hammond were local visitors last evening. Mr. and Mrs. William Dingman of the East Side were local visitors last evening. The death of Adam Dudek of Fred street, which occurred at St. Mary's hospital In Chicago yesterday, following an operation for appendicitis, came as a great shock to his relatives. Mr. Dudek is survived bv his wife and five small children, which makes the affair very sad, indeed. No funeral arrangements have as yet been made. LOST On Sunday gold spectacles. Reward for return to Dr. Dewey, Whiting, Ind. 9-2t George Krady and a friend of his were having a scuffling match in the vicinity of their home in Schrage ave nue yesterday, when George fell down struck his elbow on the sidewalk and dislocated it. Some score claim to be the larget furniture store in this section; we know we are. Spiegel. Sffih Chicago! leading furniture store. SPORTING NEWS CONTINTJED FROM PARE THREE. WEST GETS BIG FIGHT Nevada or California to Be Scene of Jeff ries-Johnson Go, Says Berger. KETGHEL NOT CONSIDERED Jack's Method of Standing Flat Footed May Aid Him Against Stanley. New York, Aug. 9. Nevada or Call fornla will be the scene of the Jeffries and Johnson battle, U the men ever get together. This was practically admitted by Sam Berger today, who said that Jeffries preferred to box in America and that the offer made by Hugh D. Mcintosh to hold the bout in Australia was not likely to be noticed. Offers for such a match have been numerous and both the National Sporting club of London and the Cirque de Paris or Hippodrome club of Paris have made bids for the contest. Neither can offer such Inducements, however, as would be made on the western coast The club at Ely, Nev., which made a bid for the bout early In the discussion between the men, hag withdrawn Its offer, but it is known that several other mining camps stand ready to offer a fabulous sum for the sake of advertising their property. Where the coast Is most likely to cut a figure, however, is in the club at Los Angeles, conducted by Tom McCarey. He has secured a permit to hold bouts at Vernon, where Jeffries' old arena is located, near the Santa Anita race track. Whether he intends to use the old ampltheater is not yet known. There is considerable litigation over the property and be may prefer to erect a new structure. He has already said he will bid for the bout and offer a big purse. He claims he can get manypledges at $100 per seat If he brings the bout to Los Angeles. Neither Jeffries nor Johnson seems to consider Stanley Ketchel a serious factor. He is to meet Johnson before the latter opposes JefTries. Sam Berger and Jeffries both think Ketchel will be easy for Johnson, on account of Jack's superior size. Berger thinks that the big colored boxer's method of standing flat-footed in the ring, which has met with so much criticism, will help him in a bout with Ketchel. BLISSMERS BEAT TOLLESTON TIGERS The Young Blissmer Colts of West Hammond defeated the Toileston Tigers at the West Hammond grounds by a score of 8 to 2. Tolleston's defeat was due to the heavy bitting by the Blissmers and good work on bases. The batteries for Young Blissmers were Krug and Briden, and for the Tolieston Tigers, Meyer3 and Tile.
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ENGAGED AS COACH Chicago Athlete to Train Indiana Football Aspirants. Laporte, Ind., Aug. 9- James Shel don of this city, coach of Indiana Uni versity at Bloomlngton, announced today the engagement of Edward Par ry, the big Chicago athlete, to work out the university's football squad this falL New bleachers with a seating capacity of 2.000 will be erected on the football field this week. SUMMARY OF SATURDAY SPORT Baseball. Cubs defeated Brooklyn by the score of 3 to 2. Other National league scores; Pittsburg. 6 3; Boston. 4 1. Cincin nati. 1; Philadelphia, 2. St. Louis. 1 New York, 7. Boston shut out Chicago by the score of 3 to 0. Other American league scores: Philadelphia defeated Detroit, score, 5 to 3. New York beat Cleve land. 5 to 2. Washington beat St. Louis. 6 to 1. Logan Squares defeated the Leland Giants in the City league race by the score of 4 to 2. Athletic Seven records were broken in the games of the Central A. A. U. at Marshall field. Members of the C. A. A. selected a strong team to compete in the games at Seattle. Noted athletes of the east are ex pected to come here for the Gaelic meet of Aug. 29. Turf Coplin made fast time in the har ness matinee over the Austin race course. Waldo defeated Sweep in the Sara toga Special stake at Saratoga. Old Honesty set a new record for one mile and one-quarter over tne Windsor race track. Aquatic" New York Athletics club's crew took the senior eight championship at Detroit. D. W. Buchanan's - yacht. Humbug, won the feature race at Oconomowoc. Swimmers of the C. A. A. have a move on foot to arrange a race between the Chicago Beach hotel and the South Shore Country club. Gulf H. C. Simons of Lagrange won the Skokle cup yesterday, defeating Douglas Smith In a thirty-six-hole match. Don Edwards led the qualifiers in class A at the Midlothian links. ShootingCorporal John Grika of the Nineteenth Infantry was high man in the Fort Sheridan competition. Boxing Packey McFarland and Ad Wolgast met, but failed to come to terms for a match. Jeffries, before sailing for Europe, outlined plans for defeating Johnson. CricketWanderers defeated the Chicago eleven in the local championship series, 213 to 87. MOTORCYCLIST IS INJURED Clifton, N. J., Aug. 9. During the second heat of a mtor-paced bicycle race, best two In three ten-mile heats, at the stadium here yesterday, Jimmy Moran of Chelsea, Mass., was thrown heavily owing to the bursting of a tire, fracturing his collar bone. Elmer Collins of Boston was the race. VANDERBILT HORSE WINS AT PARIS Paris. Aug. 9. William K. Vanderbllt's Seasick II. won the Prix de Lonjvchamps, two miles and one furlong, at Deauvllle yesterday. Mr. Vanderbilt started Bat's Delight in the Prix d'Houlgate, six furlongs, for 2-year-olds, but the horse was unplaced. .-J ri k kirk fc-
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