Hammond Times, Volume 5, Number 291, Hammond, Lake County, 29 May 1911 — Page 1

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THE LAKE GOTOTT WEATHER. CLOTJI5Y ANQ UNSETTLED TODAT AND TOMORROW. ONE CENT PER COPY. (Back Numbers 2 Cents Copy.) VOL. V., NO. 291. HAMMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, MAY 29, 1911.

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Affidavits Sworn to and Every Preliminary Arranged to Commence Impeachment Proceedings Against A. G. Schlieker, According to Report Attorney John A. Gavit Is Retained.

It was a foregone conclusion when the court decided against Chief of Police Albert Lewis In the ouster proceedings that were started against him, that the same method of attack would be used against Mayor A. G. Schlieker. It is now understood that the necessary papers have been drawn up, that the affidavit has been sworn to, and that the state of Indiana, on the relation of Charles E. Greenwald, will begin proceedings to oust the East Chicago mayor from office. A certain East Chicago lawyer claims that he was approached with the proposition to prosecute the action, but turned it down. However, that may be. Attorney John Gavit, who was so successful in the action against Lewis, has bejn retained in this case, according to a well authenticated rumor, and the papers will be filed in the Lake superior court in a day or two. Big Overland Touring Car On Way. to Indianapolis Races Is Wrecked Near Merrillville Yesterday Motorcyclist Hurt.

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An automobile accident which might have resulted in the death or serious Injury took place Sunday morrting about five miles south of Gary when a big Overland touring car containing four men. skidded on some loose stone in crossing the tracks of the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad north of Merrillville, and tumbled over a ten foot embankment Into the ditch. Pined Under Automobile. In the automobile were Harry Gucik owner of the machine, at the wheel and George Richardson, Fred Cook and Albert Bay. Although Gucik and Cook were pinioned under the machine after it had turned turtle. Neither were injured to any extent save a few bruises and scratches. Bay and Richardson Jumped wtien the car toppled on the brink of the embankment and were unhurt. On Tbelr War to Races, The tourning car, a big new Overland model was. badly wrecked. The party . left Chicago early Sunday morning and : were on their way to the motor races i at Indianapolis. They turned south from the Ridge- Road and were going . along at about 25 miles an hour, wnoi. they came to the Cheasapeake & Ohio railroad. Car Turn Turtle. The crossing at that point is about ten feet above the road level and owing to the fact that the road had been repaired with crushed stone, Gucik open(Continued on Page 8.)

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Vincent Walsh McLean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward McLean, of Washington, Is commonly known as the "hundred million dollar baby." He is guarded constantly by special detectives to prevent his being kidnaped. ; ,-

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Greenvrald Is Non-Committal. Prosecuting Attorney Charles E. Greenwald was seen this morning, but would neither affirm nor deny the report that he is to be the relator in this case. Greenwald admitted, however, that he had the matter under consideration and that if a case could be made out against Schlieker that the proceedings would be started. It Is further reported that Charles Pitzele has signed the affidavit in this case, as tie did in the case against Lewis. If Schlieker is ousted it will mean the shattering of his machine in East Chicago for the reason, that even if he appeals it will be so long before the appeal can be decided that he will cease to be a factor in politics In East Chicago before his case is decided. In the event of the ousting of Schlieker the city council will be given the task of selecting his successor. Decoration Day will be generally ob served in Hammond tomorrow and an appropriate program has been arranged to grtTe expression to the meaning of the day, dedicated to the departed Civil War veterans. Busines in Hammond will be suspended for the day in the hope that every body may participate in the program which the old soldiers have arranged for the day. Never In the history of W. H. Calkins G. A. R. Post have more impressive church services been held on Memorial Sunday than those held yesterday at the Christian church. The Rcr C J. Sharp, pastor of , the church preacnea an eloquent sermon appro priate for the day, and the entire con gregation, and the Sunday school Joined in honoring the soldiers living and dead. Nearly a thousand people had formed in line on Sibley street near Calumet avenue to escort the veterans and the Sons of Veterans to the church. Profusion of Flowers. At the church, the soldiers decorated the cenotaph and carried out the Berv (Continued on page 8.) SCHOOL BOARD WILL MEET THIS EVENING The members of the school board will have a meeting tonight for the purpose of transacting the regular business of the board. It is understood that the question of selecting a new site for a new site for a north side school will be taken up. . It is also possible that the question of Joining in Caldwell & Drake's ap peal from the decision of Judge Patnorth side school will be taken up. It is said that those of the mem bers of the board who refused to favor spending any more money in litigation have received so much encouragement for their stand that the board will probably stand by its position of a few weeks ago, when It refused to Join in the appeal. if "I' 3

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WILL LIKELY BE ELECTED Looks As Though He Will Be Named to Serve on the School Board, at Next Meeting of City CouncilSeems Good Choice. Walter Hammond will probably be elected by the city council to a position on the school board a week from tonight. Matters have so shaped themselves that this now seems to be a forgone conclusion. It is understood that the democrats have caucused on the election of a member of the board and that Walter Hammond is their choice. Further more, there are a number of republicans who think that party politics ought to be eliminated and who have decided to support Hammond as the most available man. Walter Hammond was asked to be come a candidate for membership on the board a year ago when August Dreesen was elected, but he declined to run. Now Entrra Ban. This year the school city is facing a crisis. The manner in which the school board has handled the contract with the architect and the contractor in the industrial training school matter has aroused a storm of protest. It has led to costly litigation and the de lay of a much-needed improvement. In this emergency Walter Hammond has consented to be a candidate for membership on the board. He will make the race with the assurance that he has the support of a large number of the moat substantial citizens of the community. Mr. Hammond has assured his friends that no personal considerations have induced him to become a candidate. and that his only concern Is to aid the other-members of the board lnRlving the school city of Hammond as good an administration as possible. In fact, it must he apparent to those who look into the matter that It Is something of a sacrifice for a busy man of affairs to take a position that involves such great responsibility and pays so little in the way of a salary. Is Eminently Qualified. Walter Hammond is a member of one of the old and respected families of Hammond. He is the president of the Hammond Savings and Trust Co. He is prominent in a number of social and fraternal organizations it he city. He was sufficiently Interested in the schools of the city to become a member of the citizens committee which by injunction proceedings recently prevented the old board from entering into a contract with Caldwell & Drake." Henry Whitaker, the leader of the minority In the city council, stated this morning that he has decided to keep hands off in this fight. He declares that he has no preference among the candidates and proposes to leave the entire matter with the other members of the city council. This is taken to mean that the republican minority in the council will not caucus on the matter of the selection of the new member of the board. HONOR THRUST ON HAMMONDEDUCATOR Governor Names F. D. McElroy to Act in New Commission. TI1IKS BVRGAl'i AT STATE CAPITAL, Indianapolis, May 29. Governor Mar shall today appointed F. D. McElroy, principal of the Hammond high school, as a member of the commisison to in vestigate the needs of and the methods for industrial and agricultural educa tion. Information from The Timks was the first news that Mr. McKlroy had of his appointment. The last eeneral aKsm bly passed a law'aceording to which the governor may appoint a committee of seven men, who are to report two years hence, and draft a bill providing for Industrial and agricultural education in cities the size of Hammond. There is no provision in the Indiana laws under which industrial and agrcultural training can properly be given, and it is to obviate this defect that power was given the governor to appoint the commission. An attempt to pass a law by the last legislature providing for the industrial courses failed. Will Review Parade. Mayor John D. Smalley, Capt. Fred Lash and Chief of Police Peter Austgen will review the decoration day parade from the portico of the superior court building. ARE TOTJ T4.KI T1IK TIMES!

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In the first memorial service of its kind ever held In this country, a boat filled with carnations, roses, 11 lies. Jasmine, and arbutus, was borne by G. A. R. veterans to the North River in New York and sunk there In memory of the naval heroes who gave up their lives 1n the civil war.

t WILL BE A CITY WHETHER OR NO Miss Brooks Now Favors This Form of Government. West Hammond ts bound to be a city, despite the opposition of the legislature and an unfavorable rulings by the county court. A mass meeting ' was held last night at Kosciusko halt, under the auspices of the South Side Taxpayers' association at which new steps were taken to bring about a city government. Miss Virginia Brooks was one of the few women present, she hav ing addressed the audience- in favor of the city form. The sentiment last night was unani mous in favor of the city form, and this sentiment is also expressed on the north side of the village. The meeting last night was very well attended and quite a number of speeches were made. The city faction anticipates a strong opposition from some of the village officials. The latter must call the special election if one is to be held, but it is only reasonabe to assume that the village officials will cause as many delays as possible. Her Stand "Atria." Prenent Government. The stand that Miss Brooks takes In this fight is interesting. Heretofore she was opposed to the city form of government. When It had apparently carried against her wishes and she foundJohn Hessler, the village president, and Attorney Samuel K. Markman attempting to overthrow it she looked upon the whole procedure with suspicion, and by supporting the city form she feels that she is thwarting the schemes of Hessler, Markman, Finneran and the whole array who are fa voring the village government. LITTLEPACE TELLS OF HIS "APPLAUSE." i u iVtjAM G. Little rajsb Congressman Adam C. Llttlepage, of West Virginia, was not satisfied witn.. the conservative reports of speeches given in the Congressional Record, eo he edited some of the copy concerning his own speech. Such terms as "Loud and prolonged applause", and other enthusiastic terms are plentifully scattered throughout the printed address.

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MANY INNOVATIONS N LAST DIRECTORY New Wrinkles Calculated to Improve Phone- Service Materially. The new Hammond, Indiana Harbor, Whiting, East Chicago and Lansing telephone directory has a number of innovations which are designed to im prove the service in this locality. The most conspicuous change is that In the numbering by which the party lines are designated by suffixed letters For Instance in the case of a four-party line the suffixed letters are J, M, R, and W. - " "J"' indicates that the phone Jts No, 2, "R" that it is No. 3 and "W that it is No. 4.- In calling for a number both the numerals and the suffixed letter must be given. The new system is expected to ira prove the service for the reason tha as soon as the letter J, M, R, or W is added to a number central will know Just what phone is wanted on the party line. Another innovation in the new direc tory is the question of including the name of the manager, proprietor o head'man when a telephone numbe appears under an Impersonal name. For instance, in the case of J. S. Blackmun & Co. it is very apparen from the name that J. S. Blackmun i the head of. the company and is the man to ask for in the absence of an acquaintance In the firm, but a person calling the Hammond Dairy Co. might not know that Louis Klitzke is the proprietor. In the case of firms that have a private exchange to all departments the name of thenArm head is not given .for the reason that such information may be secured from the switchboard operator. It is believed that the new system will prove to be a great improvement over the old one when the public becomes accustomed to it and the operators get used to the new numbers. HAMMOND REJOICES WITH NO. JUDSON A score of Hammond people went to North Judson yesterday irlorning to attend the dedicatory services in connection with the opening of the Catholic church and school which had been erected there during the past year under the leadership of the Rev. Charles Kcyser, former assistant priest in St. Joseph's church, Hammond. The Hammond visitors were surprised to learn of the big task that Father Keyser had undertaken and carried to successful completion during his two years' stay in North Judson. There are eighty children In the parochial school and ninety families in the parish. The beautiful decorations of the new church were the subject of much favorable comment. There is apparently an enthusiastic spirit for work and harmony among the parishoners. The undertaking cost in the neighborhood of $25,000. WHY ARE REAPER TOU NOT A TTME3

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Whiting high school sprang into the athletic worfa as a dark horse last Sat urday afternoon, at the Lake county high school meet at Crown Point, when they took first honors with a total of 38 points. Hobart another school who was not picked to lead in the meet came out second with 29 1-3 points. The Hammond high school boys, who were given the meet by all the other schools before the contest, took third place with 21 1-3 points. The results of the contest were a great surprise to many who thought Hammond would capture first honors and this made the Ham mond lads over confiaeot. Schools Losing Interest? The attendance was small compared with the crowds of past years and it U thought that all of the schools are losing interest in these meets as was shown Saturday. Saturday was an Ideal day for a meet and the track was dry and fair. Two records were. broken and one was tied. Gavit of Hammond lowered the county LATEST NEWS PROER GETS AN OFFICE. Indianapolis, Ind., May 29. (Times' Bureau.) E. M. Proer of Hammond has been elected - second vice president of Indiana State Asso ciation of Spirtualsts. Lafayette. Ind., May 29. Rushing to the bedside of her dying father, J. E. Fleming of Crawfordsville, Mrs. W. B. McEwan was Instantly killed today near Montmorencl. Her husband, a rich farmer; who -was driver o fthe automobile, was Internally In jured and her sister, Mrs. - W. S. Minier, was badly hurt about the head. Mrs. Minier, was also Injured. The machine went over a thirty-five foot embankment. MUTILATED B ON ERIE R. I The body of a man, which up to noon today was unidentified, was found yesterday morning at 5 o'clock on the Erie right of way near Conkey avenue. It was removed to Burns" morgue, whre it is being held for identification. All indications surrounding the finding of ( the body point to the fact that the man was sirucK oy an r.rie train ome Time late on Saturday evening or early Sunday morning. In the clothes was found a Standard ' Steel Car company pay envelope bear- j frig the name of F. Molkewisz, No. ?384. The company sent some ef its men to the "morgue this afternoon to see if they can identify the body. At the Hammond police station it was reported today that the man was in Anton I'sabell's saloon, 546 Morton , avenue, in the Standard Steel Car dls- , triot, on Saturday night and that he is, a farm hand who Is employed at Grif- j fith. His first name was said to be John, but nobody seemingly knew his family name. The man is said to have been under the Influence of liquor. The body is that of a foreigner, apparently 23 or 24 years old, and of me dium weight. His hair is sandy as is also a small moustache of five or slif weeks' growth. The man was dressed in working clothes similar to those which might be worn by a factory hand. The lower part of the body was quite badly mangled," one leg having been severad from the trunk. INCORPORATION PAPERS FILED TIMES' Bl'REU' AT THE STATE CAPITAL. Indianapolis, May 29. Among the newly Incorporated concerns for which papers have been filed with the secretary of state are the Albert Wachowskl Savings and Loan association of Gar. Domlnlk Simanskl is named as one of the directors. The St Nicholas First Greek Catholic Hungarian-Russian church of Whiting has also filed incorporation papers. . John Urban and ten others are named as directors. ARE YOU BEAniv5 TtH TIME!

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record In the mile from five minutes and two-fifth seconds to four minutes and forty-eight seconds. Gavit was not pushed In this race but there are those who believe that had be been, he might have lowered the record stih more. ' In the pole vault, Wicks of Gary vaulted 11 feet B-8 Inches, going over the top of the standard, breaking the records 8 inches. The-120 yards higit ; hurdle was tied by Fl.fleld of Hobartat 17 2-5 second. Keep Ttarht Hold of Relay Banner. Hammond won the relay banner which they have held for the past 8 years. The events werepulled off very slowly and it took from 1 o'clock until almost 7 to finish al of them. The gold medal was won by Flfleld of Hobart with a total of 21 1-S points. The silver medal was awarded to Bartuska of Whiting with 19 points and the bronse medal to Gavit of Hammond (Continued on Page 8.) TRIAL OF KNOTTSAT Change to Porter County Court Causes Attorneys to Consent to Hearing by Jury Contempt Cases Will Also Be Heard. Today is an important one for Gary In the Porter county circuit court at Valparaiso, as the grand jury indictment cases against Mayor Thomas E. Knotts, Chief Martin, Captains Mulcahey and Newman, Sergeants Jenkins and Miller, Attorneys Henry Price and E. N. White, W. H. Piper, Paul Bodish and Charles Mullen will come up for hearing. Court will convene today at Valparaiso with Judge W. C, McMahan on the bench. It is said today that inasmuch as a change has been granted from the county the attorneys in charge are willing the cases be heard by a Jury before Judge McMahan, and no change of judge will be asked. Attorneys H. F. McCracken, M. J. I McAleer and A. F. Knotts will have charge of the defense and Attorneys F. L. Welscheimer of Gary and William (Continued on Page 7.) TAKES FANCY WORK TO CONGRESS HALLS YX. K, ft Ttl 'fT V Mrs. William P. Borland, wife of a Representative from Missouri, has inaugurated ra new "tlme-klller" Tor wives of House members who desire to hear their husbands speak. She takes her fancy work to ber choir and plies her embroidery needle while she waits. This promises soon t : be poprlar pastime with the Consrrpsf IoesI l.idy contingent. ,

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