Hammond Times, Volume 6, Number 237, Hammond, Lake County, 27 March 1912 — Page 1
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ONE CENT PER COPY. (Back Numbers 3 Cents Copy.) YOL-VI., KO. 237. HAMMOND, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, MAKCH 27,1912. ASK HE EflGIIERC "lull REG Hank Whitaker Now Has a Poet Laureate.
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When the promoters of the plans for a new civic and commercial " club in Hammond started out to Interest the business 'men of the", community In a plan to organize one they expected to ,hav'to overcome considerable inertia. Instead they have met with such splendid-' encouragement, so little 'knocking, so much good will, so little : petty Jealousy, so much real public spirit, so few barnacles and' so many
' to be a success at this very moment. 4 Everybody Is getting Into the band wagon. The officers of the- HairTmond Business Men's association declare that it has gone by default, and 'they are encouraging the movement. ; 1 Not a single antagonistic' influence "has been -felt, and by the end of the week it Is expected that Hammond will 'have a'eommercial club that will not only be fully representative of the en(Contlnued on page Ave.)
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John -Elmer Hultgren, alias Elmer Moran, one Of the men who cleaned up $1,500 in check forgeries in Gary one pay day several months ago, was arraigned before Judge Lawrence Becker, f room No. 2, of the Lake superior court, at Hammond, this morning, and was sentenced to six months in the county Jail, fned $1 and costs and dls- ; irncnna ror five years. Sentence was imposed In the . presence. of JDeputy Prosecuting AttorneyRalph W. Ross, Chief of Detectives BigSORE
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TIMES BtnCtl, AT STATE tOSVETIO. Indianapolis, Ind., March 27. Despite the honeyfugle stuff sent out from this place it is not believed that the result of the state convention held yesterday left very many sore spots among the Roosevelt republicans, who lf-at out in the election of the four delegates at large. They made a hard fight to win. So did the Taft forces, 'ho Taft crowd had the best organization and got most of the delegates. In the face of this superb Taft organization the showing made by the Roosevelt forces was good. In fact, It was SUSPECT ARRESTED IN N.Y. BOMB CASE (O Vnderwvod Caderwoed. ' Wolf Barman. New York police have decided Wolf Berman, arrested aa a suspect in the bomb outrage that neany resulted In the death of Judge Rosaiky. had nothU to do witt the attempt on the judge's life. Berman : was arrested aftt he bad called at Roaalaky'a borne and wildly Insisted upon seeing- him. H explained to the police that he anted to aak Roaalaky why aerial ' messages were coming to him from Brodie L. Duke. : tha tobacco magnate. Berman Is a cigarmaker. : He as quite certain' I Duke wanted hi it to do aomethlne iUeadfuL PoUce say hs Is lnsaa.
FACTS ABOUT CIVIC REVIVAL. Mass meeting tonight at 7:30 o'clock at room No. 1, in the court house. Twenty-five leading citizens are standing sponsor for the movement. Plans for the organization of a civic and commercial club will be made. A campaign to secure 400 members to the new organization will be inaugurated. " ' ' . Fifty to seventy-five business men will be enlisted for three days' work. The new club will be started on a business basis with a paid secretary. , The interest already aroused insures a monster meeting and sure results. ..' . 1 Every individual, who believes in "Greater Hammond'" are invited to attend. -
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low of the Indiana Steel Co. and other court attaches. Hultgren has already spent six months in jail awaiting trial and he has been under bond for some additional time. There .were other extenuating circumstances so that the sentence was a minimum one. The affidavit was signed by Morris Goldman of Gary, who charged that he had paid out $200 on fraudulent checks. Sentence was imposed on a charge of pettit. larceny.- ""'." ' ;:, - SPOTS much better than had been expected by the Taft people. ... Jt showed that there is a Roosevelt sentiment in Indiana, W't Anon to Much. And although the Roosevelt people held a rump convention after the close of the regular convention it is the belief of most of the politicians that It will tot amount to much, and that before the national convention day arrive the effects of the rump convention will have died out. There is a sntiment existing among Reoublicans all over the state that, this is n time for getting together tmd not getting aDart. That was why so many of the U,der among" the Rposevelt men . refused to take part in the rump convents ri. They will le for the nominee of the Chicago convention whoever , h i -.ay be. Leaders Refuse to Take Part. This was the general talk among the delegates after , the convention was over. There were a few who would not (Continued on page a.) DELEGATES ine men who went to Indianapolis! yesterday to attend the Republic-.n! convention a representatives of EatChicago and Indiitna Harbor, returned
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morning. - According, to their account of ,the proceedings the Taft men were in the majority at every Jump in the road and -the howl about fraud was without anv foundatlon. One delegate remarked however that ."you do have to give it to the followers of Teddy for lur. power." He declared that the Koomvelt contingent could make more noise to the square Inch of space occupied, than any other body of men that he had ever seen together. "What they lacked -in numbers they made up in wind power. Those who, went, down to the' capital from here were Mayor A. G. Sehlieker, C. I Kirk. Mose Silverman,, William Fu'zy. A. G. I-undquiat, W. B. Van Horne, J. A. Patterson, John R." Farovid. THIS SEWIPAPER IS THE TRAD A PAPER Of. THK CONSUMERS OF THIS CITY OF THK PKOP1.B WHO OLlt JHE BOMB SUPPLIES.
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Henry Whitaker. Henry Whitaker. who Is seeking the nomination for sheriff on the republican ticket, lias among his wide constituency pulling for his election a poet laureate. Ever since Mr. Whitaker was elected alderman from the Third ward, Hammond, he has been a loyal party worker, and this inspired the court poet to laud him as follows: "Old Box Car Hank does down 'the streets, Agrabbln' every man he meets. Old Box Car Hank he wants a job, he used to be a livery slob and did the thing just passin' well, until tins campaign on him fell, and bunged him up to such an extent that Heinie all his money spent. But Heinie's runnln' like a whale. he wants the Job of keepln' Jail. Tour vote for poor Old Hank. I court, for he's more worthy of support than any other durned old slob; that's runnin" for that same old job. They saw the air and tear their shirt, and rant around and paw the dirt, and beg of you to save their goat on that great day when we all vote. But let the others go, and bank your dough and hoop for Hank. He weeds that job of keepin jail, he's got to have It and can't fail. Gosh what a husky yell we'll fetch, when; Hank comes down the quarter (stretch, aleadin' the bunch as sure " is sin, and the judge yellln' -. -yor-you and-me It matters: wit. ;wK in the 'Whit Jtotise chair might sit we'll have to' hustle for our Job, If Bill or Teddy gets that job. but Hank lives right here in old Lake, and . we all know he ain't no fake, he'll pull yon up if your down the hill, he al ways did and he always will, and he needs that-4ob so mighty bad, If he'd get skinned he'd feet quite sad. So let's get out and scream and yelp and make our friends get out and help and make them vote so we can't fail to land Old Box Car Hank In Jail." JOHN LOVE DEAD AT L0V7ELLYESTERDAY Prominent South Township Man Is Claimed by the Grim Reaper. (Special to Thi Times.) Lowell, Ind., Mrch 27. John Love one of Lake County's prominent citiens and ardent republicans, died at his home in this place at 7 o'clock M-onday night, after a prolonged 'illness; Funeral services will be held at the home toraorcw' afternoon at .. one o'clock. Interment in the Lowell cemetery. He' "is survivef b1 a wife and four daughters and several brothers; neis a brother of Samuel Love of LeRoy, ' ex-county commissioner. ' Johti Love was prominent in politics for "a number of years, has heen prominent in business circles, ex-member of tha town board and was a member of the Methodist clVyrch and dso of the' K. of i P. Masonic and Foresters Orders. "He was 67 years old at the time-of ceath. . - , ' : --. - - y his NARROW ESCAPED : : With the gas j"t .turned on Mrs. Ida :iark. 85 West Hlate street,, was.found lying in bed in a semi-conscious condir, tlon about 10 o'clock last . night , by: neighbors. lr:'K. V. Thomas was called ' who "Vound Mrs.' Clark in a serious condition. As soon as Mrs. Oark was e to talk fhe said that she did not ow now she came to leave the gas turned on and thongtit everything perfectly safe when she retired. BIERWAGON IS AGAIN IN TROUBLE Frank Bierwagon. a Gary contract or seems to have the misfortune of landing in court every now and then. Yesterday he. was In the city court upon the charge of assaulting Fred Full er. Bierwagon was fined $11. . Today Bierwagon had Fuller arrested on a provocation charge and the latter will be tried in Judge Huber's court. Three weeks ago Bierwagon had Pat McCristle haled into court for enticing his dog away. This was the third time that Bierwagon had McCristle In court It seems that the houn'woutd rather stay with McCristle than"with Bierwagon and this is the cause of the trouble, '. . . '-, ..."
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Federated Church Commitmittee in Session at Hammond Yesterday Take Up Questions That Are of General Interest. At the regular meeting of the Fed erated Churches of the Calumet region In Hammpnd yesterday afternoon, reports were heard from the Sabbath, work committee, the temperance work committee and the special committee, which is Investigating the "loan shark" evil in the Calumet region. Progress was reported by each committee, but their fields are so large that .ch was given more time to make a more exhaustive atudy and a thorough investigation along its designated Una. The preliminary reports were most encouraging. The committee on Sabbath work found in its canvass among the employers in the various Industries that they are ready to co-operate in anything that will make for the bet terment of the men working under them. The temperance work is a big field. and while the federation is considering it In all its phases,, the extermination of dives and the enforcement of the laws with reference to the liquor traf fic are the special objects of attention. Some investigation work has already been done by the committee, which is seeking ways and means to remedy the "Joan shark" evil in the region, but the work has not yet progressed far enough to outline a plan. It has been found that many employers are deeply interested in this matter, aid Vhe committee has been assured of their, cooperation. V , The meeting yesterday afternoon was well attended. The next session will be on the' last Tuesday of April, in the First Baptist Irliisrch of Indiana HarPLAN MaSy" : ' IMPROVEMENTS Hammond's east side is to have many improvements this year in the waj- of street pavements, plans for half a dozen pavements having been accepted this morning b the board of public works. The plans provide for pavements in the following streets: Logan street. Murray street, Indiana avenue B. Indiana Avenue C, Truman street B, Truman street C, Wilcox street. Plans were also adopted for six-foot sidewalks ' in : 117th street from Roberts avenue to Atchison avenue. The Kast State street property owners' petition for the widening of the sidewalk on State street from Hohman street to Oak lv avenue was accepted for an extension, of two feet on each side of the street. Drunk Arrested. Frank Fryar, residing on GosUin street, Hammond, was arrested at the Michigan Central bridge last night by Officer Klnsele and Carlson on it charge Of drunkenness. He was held at the police station over night and was tried before Judge Earnett this morning, when it dfvloped " that this , was his third offense, having been locked up two times previous on the 5ame charge. Fryor ' plead' guilty" and received a fine of $100 and costs, amounting to $11. CI.ASS1FIEIJ ADVERTISING pfarea Tetir. offer before mmt if the people la thla elx to nkam It ironld . mny imtrrn - . . . : JURIST SHOT DEAD -IN VIRGINIA TRIAL Judga Thornton L. Massle. . The widow and daughter of Judga Thornton : Massie ne of the victims of the Carroll county. Virglaia, at nis aeath that tbey were unable to attend tha- funen.1. which waa at Lynchburg. Judge Mamie's two sons were the only representatives of the family at tha aerrlcea. . ,
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JUDGE BECKERS PLEA MAYGET PARDON Gov. Marshall Consents to Look Over Transcript in Murder Case.
Indianapolis. March 27. Gov. Marshall has promised friends of John Lapid.it. eerving a life sentence in the state prison for murder In Lake county, that he will look over the transcript in the case, but has5 not held out any hope of executive clemency. The governor consented to -examine the transcript only after it was represented to him by Lapidat's friends that undue Influence was being brought to Lapidat was sentenced to be hanged in i!07. but ex-Gox. iraniy commuted the sentence to life imprisonment.' clemency is sought on the theor.v that i-e was not guilty of more than man-, slaughter. I VARREN CONTINUES H SERIOUS COiiDITIOH Man Shot by West - Hammond Officer May Live and May Die. ..Roy Warren, the young Hammond man who waa shot last Sunday evening by Officer John Okraj of the West Hammond police, department, although having shown some improvement at St. Margaret's- hospital, continues, to be in a serious condition. ".His physician, Dr. B. W. Chidlaw, while admitting' the seriousness of Warren's conditions, hopes to save tii-'-lif,--'' ,C'V :" i Warren's companions,' William Lpve, Albera.belann4; who 'were with Warren' at the timeof the rhootlng. and placed tinder . arrest on. the charges of disorderly onduct assault and battery and resisting an of fleer, where, to have their hearing before Judge Green yesterday, but their trials were continued until April 6. by which time it is expected that a statement can be had from Warren. War ren is not tinder arrest, but a warrant has been issued for him. ' frlAflY SALES TO THEIR CREDIT GrC3tlin & MeVH Pllt M&I1V Deals Across .' Platter the The activity of the Hammond real estate market is shown by the fales of 1 Gostltn. Meyn & Co. for -the two weeks J Just ended, which -Involve $30,000. One of the most Important deals is that by which Gostlin. Meyn & Co. become the owners of ' the 75-acre farm south, of Hessvllle," which was traded by them by . John Gavlt in return for a house and three lots on Jlyslop place. HomeI wood., Tliore were some other considI orations. ; Three lots on Hj slop place were sold by Gostlin, Meyn & Co.- ti) L. A. Whitney of Burnham. The following Is the list 1 "f sales reported: . IjOgan street, vacant lot........ 5 900 j Indiana ave.. house and lt ConUcy avenue, house ar.d lot.... Hessville, T3 acres Hyslop place, house and three lots 4,250 2.750 10,500 6,500 525 BOO 1,700 r,oo 2.400 Gostlin street, 114 lots Henry street. 2 lots Ilyslop place, 3 lots Harrison street. 2 lots B'aine avenue, 1J lots Totals .$30,323 WHEELER OUT FOR IT. . (Special to The Times.) . Crown Point, Ind.. March 27.- Harold H. Wheeler of this city, who today announces his "candidacy for judge of the LAke superior court, room 3, feels coafldent of victory. His long experl- ! ence In llie ofnoe of clerk or the Lake J county courts must of H quasi-judi cial experience make him a strong candidate. , His acquaintance over the county is probably greater than any other man on the primary ticket. BACK WITH DIAMONDS Charles Arkin arrived from New York today with a complete line of jewelry for the Easter trade, especially diamonds, which he purchased direct from the , diamond-cutters, saving the agents' commission. The goods are now on dieplr.y. THR TIMKS IS TRTISG HARD TS MERIT THE St CCKS9 IT HA1 ACHIEVED.
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Visit Regarded With Enthusiasm By Big Men at Harbor East Chicago Whiting and Hammond
Colonel RoSSell, presiding officer Of Doaxa oi uiuxea & tales engineers, together with the other members of , . the board visited the Calumet region yesterday, making a tour of the main . . poinxs oi interest inrougn ine aisinci. They visited Indiana Harbor, East Chicagd, Whiting and Hammond. The importance of this visit does not need to be pointed out, especially as they seemed greatly pleased with the showing here. COBIE ON OWSi INITIATIVE. The board came on their own initiative having telephoned out earlier In the day that they were coming. They first visited Indiana Harbor, making the outer harbor the first object of their inquiry. Thla they viewed FATHER BARRET IS BACK FR0MVERf.10!IT Returns From His Sad IlisHe Buried Father. - Father Barrett, pastor of All " Saints' Catholic church, who was called to his former home, Rutland, Vt., last Thursday, owing to the.death of his aged ! father, returned to his congregation Jlast night, having made a hurried re turn trip because of the mission that is now in progress at All Saints' church. The funeral services were held on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, and Father Barrett exercised a. unique prerogative in officiating as the celebrant at the solemn requiem high mass for his father. The latter's death was the third one in the family in the past ten months, two brothers of the Ham mond priest, having preceded the fa ther during that time. The mother of the respected family survives the fa ther, but she is in feeble health owing to her advanced years. AGED HEGEV7ISCH fJAII IS DEAD i Frank Kieger, one of the oldest set tlers and respected citizens of Hege wisch. 111., died at the family rest 1 dence, 13529 Superior avenue. last -.night "at 8:30 o'clock following a short illness. '' The funeral will be held from the family residence Friday afternoon at o'clock. The remains will then be brought to Hammond, where interment will occur at Oak Hill cemetery. I The residents of Hegewisch and .Hammond, where he is also well known, were shocked to hear of his death this morning and his -wide cir cle.of friends extend they deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr. liiegpr was 72 years old and waa born In Germany. He came to La county in 1S53 and a year later located in Hegewisch, where he has resided since. . - He is survived by a wife and alx children Mrs. T. Thomas, Mrs, Clara Clark, Henry. Frank, Gua and Tracy FITZGERALD GETS HANDSOME PRESENT John K. Fitzgerald,' vice president o the First National bank, was made the unwilling recipient of an elegant Wav erlv electric runabout this afternoon thes handsome roups having been se lected by the directors of the bank as the most aoceptab'e token of 'their, appreciation for his services as vice president, in view of the fact that he has consistently for years refused to accept a salary or gratuity in any form, as an officer in the bank. Mr. Fitzgerald was visibly embarrassed, but none the less pleased with the substantial evidence of the directors' goodwill, and Inasmuch as the car is completely equipped, even to the "monogram on the doors, he accepted it. being as proiid as he used to be as a boy when he received a new pair" of red-topped brass-toed boots."
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from the blast furnaces. Then tli took machines and drove to every point touched by the canal and the Calumet river, that was accessible to automobiles. make: thorough inspection. After thoroughly inspecting Indiana Harbor, they went to East Chicago and thence " to "Whiting, coming back .via East Chicago to take a look at Hammond. I . While the members of the board gave no information aa to what would be the nature of their recommendations : regarding the development of the local harbor and waterways, to eongreaa. their approbation of what tbey saw was- unmistakable,, leaving little doubt In the minds of those with whom they conversed that they would have something to say in their report, which would be of benefit to the Calumet region. - MAY HAVE A HEVJ IjE-SETTi:: a It' wlll be neceasayy to .have an entire resetting or , the crlmin ass Oft til ount'Ot tli tn, "Cl iiDoUi'a "a number o f If'iif- wre expected to taice.seTera 1 oays. jfacn.; - ' , The court has announced that all of the attorneys who have criminal case on ; the docket are ' expected ' to ' appear in room No. 2 next Monday morning ao that a new calendar of cases may be sent. - - .. .... The Jury has been excused until next "Wednesday when the trial of criminal cases will be resumed. - In the meantime the court will dispose of a number of matters that have been specially set. TOLLESTON LADY PASSES AWAY Mrs. J. O. Salisbury, wife of the proproprietor of the Hotel Tolleston, died at the hotel at 8 o'clock this morning. She Is survived by her husband and one daughter, the latter residing ia New York. Mrs. Salisbury waa 69 years old. Disease Abating. There Is no diphtheria in Hammond at the present time. Five homes are under quarantine, howeyer, for searlet fever and si more for chickenpox. If you smoke a .La Vendor once yom will always call for theno. ' INSPECTOR INJURED IN BOMB EXPLOSION Inspector Eagan. Inspector Owen Eararw of the bo reau of combustlles of the New fork police force, counts himself very for tunate te prospect that he will be about again Id si few days. Called by Judge ftoealsky when the Judge found a bomb In a package delivered at his home, Eagan was handling the thing when - exploded. One of his fingers was torn -ft, others lacerated, and a dozen wounds n&ade la bis face.