Hammond Times, Volume 5, Number 297, Hammond, Lake County, 6 June 1911 — Page 8

THE TIMES.

Tuesday, June 6, 1911.

Senate Sut-Committee to Conduct New Lorimer Investigation.

Chooses New Member

of Board of Education at Meeting; W. J. Flynn to Succeed Melton; Curfew Ordinance Considered..

What the Gary Common Council Did Last Night. ' . -i . . Elected W. J. Flynn member of tne board of education to succeed A. r. Melton. Gave second reading to a curfew ordinance. Took Initial action on the f.10,000 police and fire station bond Inane. EntaMtahed a 140 weekly license fee for those who conduct special, fire or bankrupt sales. Sent to the ordinance committee the ordinance amending the Gelst , franchise. Proposed to sell South Broadway widening judgments. Gave first rending to an ordinance requiring an eight hour day rule for all city work. Gave Its attention to a new plumbing ordinance

William J. I'lynn, assistant superintendent of the Gary steel plant rail mill, was last night elected a member of the board of education of Gary by the Gary common council to succeed A. P. Melton, retiring trustee, president and member of the board since its establishment in 1906. It took three ballots to name Mr.. Flynn, the other candidates being Mr. Melton, J. G. Harris and C. Oliver Holmes. Four Candidates in Field. Holmes' candidacy was ' backed by "Alderman Gibson. Alderman Baukus, . was behind Harris' race, while Alder- , man Feuer tried to place Mr. Melton back into his job. Aldermen Castleman and Bowser managed Mr. Flynn's .candidacy and at the end of the third ballot, he having the necessary five . votes, 'wax declared duly elected, s The Time-Honored Curfew.

' Following the receipt of petitions from the Woman's club and - sixteen

. other organizations the council , gave second reading. and then sent to the Ordinance committee an ordinance es- ' tablishing a curfew law in Gary. From May 30 until Sept. 30 children under "fourteen will 'not ; be permitted on the streets after dp. m. From Oct. , 1 to March 31 aj more rigid, limit is established and after 8 p. m. the youngster on the -street' may find himself in the police clutches' unless they can . show a written permit for their being outside their homes. : A fine of not less than $1 nor more than $10 for a child, parent -or guardian violating the ordinance is expected to act for the en

forcement of, the proposed law. '". The 950,000 Bond 'inane. - The safety board's desire for the new south end $50,000 Are and police sta

tion will be gratified shortly. An ordinance providing for the sale of bonds to thi3 amount was introduced and ,tben sent to- a committee for further .action. The bonds will be of ten years' 'duration, will bear interest, at ,4 per cent, and will be in denominations of $1,000 each. They will be sold at or above par , and bids for their sale will be received in about six months' time. A provision, in the ordinance provides

per cent sinking fund. Sent to Ordinance Committee. Other ordinances introduced and sent to the ordinance committee are as follows:

The ordinance ratifying the board of MI !, . i

fecting the Geist franchise. This

amendment establishes a more definite '

time for building the new street car line. -

An ordinance providing an eight hour day rule for all city employes save j those who receive regular salaries. hTe

same rule will be applicable to those

having city contracts.

provided for violations. The ordinance establishing new plumbing regulations also came up. If this ordinance is passed master plumbers will have to pay an annual license fee of " $200 and give an indemnifying bond to the amount of $2,000. The ordinance also establishes a citv hoard

J of examining plumbers. It will consist of the mayor, city engineer, plumbing

inspector and one master plumber.

There will be no salary for the board

members.

juagments airecting .South Broadway

and Nineteenth avenue widening assessments. -

Other Business Matters. Hereafter those who conduct special. Are. bankrupt or auction sales will have to pay a license of $20 a day or $140 weekly. ..This is one of Alderman Castleman's pieces of legislation "to protect our -home merchants." No license will be issued for a longer period than four weeks. The city council was also confronted

with three damage claims. The father!

of young Thaddeus tefanowki,' who was killed by the police patrol last year, wants damages and Norman Wilson,, who fell into a coal hole adjoining the Gary hotel, will sue the city. Justine Hucy, who: lives In the south end, wants $2.o00 damages for being made a cripple as .the result of the city's negligence.

BOARD OF REVIEW ism SESSION (Continued from. Page 1.)

the stat board of tax commissioners Is the valuation of Hohman street property." Th recent sales have'served to place a valuation on Hohman street property.

The most significant was. the. purchast of the Heintz block by the, Hammond estate for 5 $75,000. This established ,a

.value of approximately - $1,000 a front

foot for property in the business heart of the city. ' Following that the school board sold over 200 feet of frontage on Hohman street for an average price of 1650 'a front foot. .These two -sales - served to fix the value of Hohman street frontage The assessment -was at the. rate of $200 a front.foot. Assessor B. E. Escher declares that considering the rents that are charged and th other expenses that, a higher valuation would.be confiscatory. ' This and a numberof other matters will be brought up before the board for adjudication. It will : take several

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CHICAGO FDR A HEARING

that- of Earight as business agnt- of

the Steamftttrs Liocal 520, which, from

its organisation , last February, has

specialized in slugging;. ;

Like Stevens, Kane Is charge wltn

assault, attempted murder and?- con

spiracy. Ho has been named as leader of the wrecking crew which fell upon workmen at the Hygienic plant.

Until yesterday afternoon Walter

Stevens, then under arrest at Gary, af

ter being captured at Black Oak, presented a problem to the police. He re

fused to come back Into Illinois without extradition , papers and the police

were unable to make affidavit that ho

was present when "Dutch" Gentleman was shot. Somebody - remembered that Steven3 was a suspect In the Hygienic Ice plant raid and that If he was properly Identified by one of his victims he could be brought back legally on that charge. Accordingly Detective Philip - Miller

took Richard O'Donnell, a steamfltter, to Gary yesterday morning. "He was one . of the men. with guns," said O'Donnell, positively, as son as he looked at

Stevens. After a little blustering Stev

ens agreed to come back without extra ditlon.

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(Special to The Times.) East Chicago, June S. Chicago ave

nue is to have another fine business

block. This is to be put up by Dave

Cohen, proprietor of the Bee Hive de

partment store, and In order to accom

modate it a number of smaller struc

tures most be moved or torn down.

The new structure will occupy

frontage of 75 feet in Chicago avenue

running back to a depth of 100 feet

It will be erected on the property be

tween the First National bank and the

Albert Given Building, the ground now

being occupied by. buildings devoted to the Pure Food Bakery, the Frankton Cigar store, the Maine restaurant and the East Chicago Tea and Coffee store. It is Mr.Cohen's intention to move his department store into a portion of the new structure, he having fifty feet frontagre. while the remaining twentyfive feet frontage will be partitioned off

and let as . a store. A tenant has not yet been secured, but, no difficulty is anticipated in getting suitable tenants. The building will be two stories in height, the upper floor to be divided off into five or six fiats. One of these will be occupied by the owner of the building as a residence and the others will be rented. The building will be

of pressed brick and stone and will be

well finished and provided with mod

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new building. These are not yet fin-1

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will be advertised for and the contract

i let, It Is intended to finish the build -I ing this year.

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Alleged Gunman and Slugger Accompanied by Gary

Police and Lawyers Taken Across State Line; Steam Fitters Identify Youth as Member of Slugging Crew. Chicago Police Happy Over Arrest. -

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Walter Stevens the alleged Chicago attorney ' for Walter Stevens and. delabor slugger, who. was arrested by manded that the prisoner be booked and Chief, of Police Martin last week was opportunity afforded to give bail. Brady taken to Chicago yesterday afternoo.t said that he had been retained by Stev-

by Detective Sergeant Phillip Miller, of - ens personally, but in Brady's promptthe .Chicago : police. . Accompanying m-ss the police again saw the protectStevens. was Attorney Clarence Bretsh ing hand of the men higher up. and Detective Ixuis Eisner of the Gary j Brady has been the personal attorney police.. ' ; 'of John R. Alpine, president, and Attorney Clarence Bretsch. appearing Simon O'Donnell, business agent.' of The for Stevens refused to allow the prison- United Association of Plumbers, whom er to go back to Chicago unless he was ths steamfltters charge with full reaccompanied by a , Gary officer. Ar- sponsibillty for the recent labor outrangements had also been made to se- rages.' Brady defended Alphlne, O'Doncure Steven s immediate release on 2,- nell and two others when they were ar500 bonds upon his arrival. Their plans rested for ' disregarding an injunction were frustrated however for upon the issued by Judge Gridley in behalf of tho arrival at" Inspector Hunt's office. Stev- steamfitters. . ens was locked up. - , . Attorney Brady was unable to get Srrntiiti br Officer. ..-' (Stevens booked. Inspector Hunt said When Stevens was brought into the that this ' corning would be time inspectors office 1 he was closely enough. Brady said he had a bondsscruitlnized by the police official, who man- ready, and. left his brother, on later smiled in his knowing way and uard l case the police relented and

said: "Take Stevens to his cetTThe will i rou5,lmeu .lo a '"m oo..s

(Special to The Times.) Indiana Harbor, June 6. Contracts approximating $130,000 for the Im

provement of Park adidtion " were let

yesterday by the board of public works.

The Improvements include paving, sidewalks, curbing, gutters, sewer tubs and

water service pipes on the following

streets: Drummond from 141st to 113d

streets: Carey from 139th to 143d; Ivy from 139th to 143d; Parish from 139th to I42nd; Hemlock from 139th to 142d; Grapevine from 39th to 142d; Fir from 139th to 142d? 140th from Fir to Carey,

and 142d from Parish to Carey. The contracts were awarded to the Central Westrumite company, and the paving is to be done with liquid asphalt. The Pr.rk addition includes the beautiful Washington park addition and embraces all the territory which until a. couple of years ago was known un-. der the significant name "The Jungles," However, since tho "Washington Park Land company took hold of a' largo part of It and began to Improve the; same, the term has become obsolete, so far as this locality is concerned, and; it promises to be the best residence district in the Harbor. There was no remonstrance over the matter of putting in the improvements.

nor of the material to be used In the-

same, the East Chicago company and the Washington Park company owning practically all of the property.

GARY INCREASING

11P0PULATI0N

;56 Children Are Born in

Magic City During the Month of May.

be booked in due "time." " Stevens was positively identified

In landing Stevens, .Inspector Hunt

.. I believes he has made the most Import"

two steamfltters as one of the slugging "'' . crew which made an attack on tno case next that of Maurice Enrlght. Hygienic Ice Company's plant at He has Information that Stevens Twenty-sixth street and Cottage Grove rode to O'Malley's saloon with Enright

avenue. This morning he will be booked on a warrant charging conspiracy, " assault with deadly weapon and attempted murder. Hand of Men "Higher Vv" Seen. Early last evening James T.-Brady aDoeared at detective headauarters aa

on the afternoon Gentleman was murdered. Stevens' connection with Gentleman's death may be brought even closer. Warrant ta-w Joseph Kane. It was learned yesterday that warrant has also been issued lor-Joseph Kane.. who ' has' a companion Job" to

All records for births were smashed in Gary yesterday when Dr. I. Millstone in his monthly report announced that 56 children had been born in Gary during the month of May. The close-st record was In April when 48 babies were born. The May report showed that 32 of the births were males while 24 were females. - Only sixteen deaths occurred during the. month of May and most of these were the result of accidents and natural causes showing that the general health of the city is at a low percentage.

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