Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 5, Hammond, Lake County, 4 March 1911 — Page 1

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Senate Measure Aimed Against U. S.

Steel Corporation at Gary, Dies a Lingering: Death Yesterday

TIMES B TREAT", AT STATE CAPITAI 1 Indianapolis, Ind., March 4. The house slew senate bill 105, which dealt with the regulation of the operation of foreign corporations in Indiana. It was thought to be directed against the Gary Land company and other subsidiary corporations of the U. S. Steel corporation, in company -with a number of other well-known corporations. Fifty-four members of the house yesterday afternoon went on record rs being against the much buffeted bill, introduced by Senator ' Proctor, to require that foreign corporations In this state be restricted to the rights allowed to the Indiana cor porations and that they be not al (Continued on page S.) WILL IT Hammond Will Be Open Shop in Many Crafts After April 1, According to the Determination of Certain Contractors. Hammond will bo an open shop city bo far as the electricians, steamfltters and plumbers, sheet metal workers, lathers and plasterers are concerned after April first. The contracts which these crafts have with the contractors expire then. These are the unions that the Hammond members of the Contractors and Material Men's Association of Gary and vicinity declare have outlawed themselves by their alleged arbitrary methods, by limiting the amount of work a man shall do, by quibbling over who should drive a nail or a screw. This action will not be taken against the carpenters, bricklayers, and a score of other crafts which have not Incurred the displeasure of the Contractor's and Building Material Men's Association. (Continued on page sevsn.) WITHDRAWS HIS 0. K. GIVEN TO Y. M. C. A. Hereafter Y. M. C. A. campaign will have to be conducted without the endorsement cf Archbishop Ire? land, who stated that a letter from him approving the work of the association was being used without his authority and was a. direct breach of promise on the part of the organization. The ewtement was contained in a letter received in Atlanta by Father John Gnnn, pastor of the Sabred Heart Church.

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THE MYSTERY OF 105. The "mystery" of this bill was uncovered when speaker after speaker charged openly on the floor of the House that the bill was "backed by the Indianapolis News In order that Delavau Smith, principal owner of the paper, might use it to enrich himself in Lake County land deals. It was said that Smith desired to "get at" the Gary Land Company, organized by the Gary Steel Corporation, and break down the competition which has stood in the way of the Gary real estate Interests of the owner of the News. Indianapolis Star. FEDERAL "Hank" Granger's Cele brated Establishment on the Kankakee Visited by U. S. Marshal, Who Finds a Blind Tiger Purring. (Special to Thb" Times.) Thayer, Tnd., March 4. Henry Granger, more familiarly known as "Hank" Granger, who operates a "soft drink" Joint at Thayer, Ind., but In reality was running a blind pig, wld open, received a shock yesterday that took a great deal of the nerve out of him. A deputy IT. S. Marshal, armed with a search warrant suddenly appeared in his joint and got busy looking for secreted "booze." So did "Hank's" friends get busy and (Continued on page 8.) EMPLOYES HIKE - IU THE CITY All of the employes of the Chicago, Indiana & Southern and the Indiana Harbor Belt railways who are employed in the Calumet region are expected to make their residence here by May 1 or lose their positions. This order was issued two years ago, but the time was extended a year so that those who did not have an opportunity to sell their property in Chicago might do so and also to make it possible for others to secure locations in Hammond and East Chicago. This order has resulted In a general Bcurrylng about for places in which to live. There are a number of the employes at Gibson who are In the market for homes and a much larger number who would rent homes if they could found. May 1 will be moving day with a vengeance for a great many people at Gibson. Residences In Hammond are hard to find, and there are only a few desirable places that may be rented. This situation Is expected to greatly accelerate Hammond's building boom. EXPECTED BACK MONDAY Mayor Becker Is expected to return from Indianapolis this week. In as much as his term as Judge of the Superior court does not open until a wek from next Monday It- is thought that he will not resign as mayor until some time next week. The resignation

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Rev. J. C. Sharp, Well-Known Pastor, Resigns His Charge.

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The Rev. J. E. Sharp of the First Baptist church of Hammond, who will tender his resignation to his congregation tomorrow has been connected with the Hammond church for more than three years. He came here from Ewing, 111. and has been in the ministry for 16 years. He has worked successfully in his Hammond congregation, having not only added to the strength of the First Baptist church, but also opened a most successful mission in East Ham mond among the foreigners. Up to the present he has taken an active part in outlining the plans for a new church in Hammond. His new charge will be In Summitville near Indianapolis. He will go there after May 1st. At present Mr. Sharp is taking a course In the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery, devoting such time to his studies as his ministerial work will permit. TRIAL Of INJUNGTlOn CASE !SJP0STP0riED Issues in Famous Hammond Case Are Made Up at Crown Point. (Special to The Times.) Crown Point. Ind., March 4. The trial of the Hammond school board la- i junction case, which was to have begun yesterday before special Judge Pattee at Crown Point, was again delayed owing to the fact that it required all day yesterday to make up the Issues. The case will come up again a week from today. One important matter was decided. The court ruled that the indebtedness of the school city and the municpal city could not be aggregated in estimating the two per cent limit. In other words, the school city is permitted to incur indebtedness up to a limit of two per cent of the assessed valuation of the city, and the municipal city is also permitted by law to incur indebtedness up to two per cent of the assessed valuation of the city. The plaintiff filed a demur to Caldwell & Drake's separate answer and It took all day for the attorneys on both sides to argue the demur. Attorney William J. Whinery represented Caldwell & 'Drake, Judge John H. Gillett represented the citizens'' committee, and L. V. Cravens represented the school board. ROY H'S REUS GQME HERE FOR BURIAL Father of Dead Lad Says He Was Murdered by Railway Detectives. The body of Hoy Muse was received here from Knoxville, Tenn., this morning at 7:30, where he had been removed to a hospital from Etowah, Tenn., after he had been shot by railroad detectives. His father, who lives at 172 Wilcox street, stated this morning that he had been wilfully killed while on a railroad right of way. A volley of shots were fired at him from a fence by three railroad detectives while he wal walking thence and the shots were fired without his being Incriminated In the least. Mr. Muse, the boy's father, received his information from a traveling salesman, the chief of police and prosecut ing attorney at Etowah and Knoxville, Tenn. The dispatch published about him being with another companion from Hammond was without foundation and is denied by his father. Roy Is survived by a mother, father and two brothers. Undertaker Neidow has charge of the funeral, and services will be held at the house at 172 Wilcox street, at 2:30, Sunday afternoon. If you are a judge of quality try a La Vendor Cigar. ,

SERIOUSLY While Trying! to Show a Friend Howjto Operate a Gasoline Stove Fluid Ignites and fatally Burns Her. .!... (Special to The Times.) Lowell. Ind., March 4. Mrs. Burlinl wife of Joseph Burlinl, a member of the firm of A. Eardeil & Co.. was terribly burned by gasoline at her home on Halsted street abeut 11 o'clock yesterday morning. Frojn her waist down her flesh was burned - in a frightful manner, extending f almost entirely around the body. The doctors pronounce her condition as very critical and her recovery la doubtful. A Shocking; Accident. She met with the deplorable acci(Contlnued on page 8.) SENSATION AT CAPITAL TIMES' BUREAU J ' AT THE STATE CAflTAk. Indianapolis, Ind. Feb. 4. When the senate took up th i- referendum bill i ., , . . .. Proctor , caused surprise hy offering a motion to Indefinitely postpone further consideration and kill the bill. Proctor supported the bill when on passage and made a speech for it, and his switch of position came as thunder bolt. He took the position that the bill was unconstitutional, and that since the bill for a new contsitutlon has passed containing provision for a referendum law the legislature should J not anticipate the result of the vote of the people on the' adopted constitution. Cane. Wood, Stotsenburg and Klstler of bi-partisan combine supported him. Gavlt of Lake county made a brilliant speech for a referendum bill and clashed with Kane. Kane declared Gavlt Ffoke against the bill until he found that he could use it to advantage In franchise fights in Ialie county. He said Gavit has been defeated before every council and court in every case where a franchisfe was involved. Gavit replied that Tie was never defeated on any franchise matter, and demanded Kane to correct his misstatement. Kane objected to interference of Gavit, and Gavit started for him, etill demanding retraction. Kane finally admitted that Gavit was right. The vote on Proctor's motion stood 24 no and 18 aye, and the vote was held open until the afternoon to get absentees to vote. TRAVELERS COME HOME Hammond's contingent of winter travelers is returning by ones and twos. the latest delegation to return'" being Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mott, Mr. and .Mrs. P. L. Davis and William Koencke. head of the rent department for Gostlln & Meyn. The Davises ,and Motts spent the greater part of their time at Mineral Wells, Texas, the Davises having been In the Schloer and Ahlborn party at the health resort. Mr. and Mrs. Ahlborn returned early this week. The Schloers are still In "the south. William Ahlborn came back yesterday. Not including little side excursions, William Koencke traveled 7000 miles during his absence from Hammond, going south first and thence going up the Pacific coast as far as Seattle and returning from there. -Read the TIMES A LIVE PAPER FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE STILL ON EARTH. I n

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NEW FRENCH CABINET IS CHOSEN TO HELP GUIDE DESTINIES OF NATION

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The new French cabinet, so far as It is at present constituted, is made up as follows: Premier and minister of the Interior Antoine Ernest Monls. Minister of foreign affairs M. Cruppi. J Minister Berteaux. Minister Delcasse. of war Henry Maurice of marine Theophlle Minister of financeMinister of public M. Steeg. M. Cailleaux. instruction PRISONERS ARE ; READY .TO WED Flinty-Hearted Sheriff Says Caa't See It That Way. Re , (Special to Thb Times.) Crown Point, Ind.. March 4. Mike Sacha of Indiana Harbor was released from the county jail yesterday through the goodness of heart of his fiance. Mareo Dragan., Mike had been lan guishing In jail for some time when his fiance appeared and said that the judge had recommended that they get married as a corrective measure. Sacha agreed to the plan and the couple, accompanied by Deputy Sheriffs Fred Furman and Tom Piatt, went to Judge Atkln's office. Here Piatt acted as best man and Furman gave the bride , away. The bride was only 17 years 1 old. . i When'acha was informed. In the presence of a number of other prison- ! ers, that he would be released provid- ! ing he took blushing Mareo as his bride, a number of other prisoners said they would marry any one that the deputy sheriff might produce If they would be allowed to leave theirpresent place of residence. APRIL 28, DATE SET BY jUL OFFICIAL County Declamatory and Muic Contest Arranged s For Hammond. At a meeting in Hammond this :. morning of the Lake County High j School Association composed of the j principals of the various, the date for j county declamatory and music contest j was fixed for the evening April 2Sth. No action was taken In regard to set - ting a date for the county athletic meet out mis will oe aono at me next regular meeting on April 1st. The meeting was held in the office of F. D. jMcElroy, principal of the Hammond high school. The following members were present: President, H. H. Clark of East Chicago; Edward Sirgent, secretary, Gary, W. R. Curtis, Crown Point; W. S. Painter, Lowell Walter A. Zaugg. Hobart; W. W, Holli. day. Whiting, and F. D. McEhtoy, Hammond. CHANGES ARE MADE IN OFFICE Some changes In the arrangement of the Northern Indiana Gas company's office on Hohman street have been made and some are still to be made. The idea In the changes is to afford better accommodations for the public and to make the office more of a show place than ever. An Information desk has been installed for the convenience -of the patrons, where they may get , rates and information pertaining to the service. An Improvement is also to be made In the office fixtures, which will give the whole room a better arpearance.

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Minister of public works Charles Dumont. Minister of agriculture M. Masse. Minister of colonies M. Messimy. Minister of labor Paul Boncour. Under secretaries Interior, Emlle Constant; justice and worship, Louis Malvy; posts and telegraphs. Charles Chaumet; beaux arts, Henry Dnjardin-Beaumett East Chicago Men Appear to Give Bond as a Result of Grand Jury Action Charge Is Conspiring to Commit a Felony. Deputy Sheriff George Block! held an Informal reception for the city of ficlals of East Chicago this morning at his office in the Lake superior court house. None of the guests regretted that it would be Impossible for him to be pres ent. In the receiving line was Deputy Sheriff George Blockl. Deputy Sheriff Albert Morris and Deputy Sheriff Tom Piatt. Attorney W. J. McAleer assisted In receiving. Among thoso who arrived early were Mayor A. G. Schlieker and Clerk Walter Spencer of East Chicago. Julius (Continued on page 8.) OTTO KSOERZER TO Pill UP. HUE HCHE . : $60 Per FrOHt FOOt Pail ICr Frontage on Hohman , Street. Otto Knoerzer Is the latest of the well-known manufacturers of Hammond to announce the fact that he will build a new residence this spring. He has just purchased fifty feet of Hohman street frontage from Victor Dyer, the property being located Just north of the residence of Richard Mcllie. and will begin the construction of a residence to cost not less than $10,000. Mr. Knoerzer iiia.le an effort to rent a place temporarily, hut could find nothing that suited hinvand so he pur chased the Dyer property and will build on It this spring. This maker, the total amount of building planned for this spring $425,000. The sale of this lot was at the rate of $60 a front foot, or $3,000. . This, and the sale of fifty feet of Hohman street frontage by Judge Virgil S. Reiter to A. H. Rohrer, establishes the price of Hohman street frontage at $60 a front' fcot.