Hammond Times, Volume 6, Number 303, Hammond, Lake County, 13 June 1912 — Page 1
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WEATHER. UNSETTLED TODAY AND FRIDAY. WITH PROBABLY SHOWERS. EDITION VOL. VI., NO. 303. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 19 12. ONE CENT PER COPY. (Back Numbers 2 Cent Copy.) GARY ID SOUTHERN HAMMOND BANKER WHO ' STARTED GARY PROGRAM TODAY.
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(Special to Thb Times.) Crown Point. Ind., June 13. The Injunction of the Panhandle and Erie railways, filed against the Gary & Southern Traction company were dissolved In Judge Kopelke's court yesterday and work was started Immediately to cross both tracks and bring their line Into the city. It Is said that the Erie attempted to put In a double track system across the main street crossing yesterday In
DECISIONS BY THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE CALIFORNIA. Fourth Otstrlet Taft 2 ARIZONA. Delegate at large Taft 6 LOUISIANA. Delegates at larse ...Taft O First district Taft 2 Srcoad district Taft 3 Talrd district Taft 2 Fourth district Taft 2 Fifth district Taft 2 Sixth district Taft 2 Se-reath district Taft 2 MICHIGAN. Delesatea at large .Taft 6 MISSISSIPPI. Delegates at large Taft 4 First district Taft 2 iala la day for Taft 40 Total contested delegates added to Taft column ......141 Total contested delegates added to Roosevelt column 1 Contests still pending 112 JURY TRIAL Gary Lawyer Being Investigated Withdraws His Application and Will Seek Relief in Courts, Asking Jury Trial. The committee appointed by the court to Inquire into the qualifications of attorneys to practice in the Lake county courts has been Informed by Attorney Henry C. Price that he withdraws his application to practice In the circuit and superior courts of the county. ' Mr. Price is said to have Intimated that he will file an affidavit in the Lake superior court and also in the Lake circuit court at Crown Point, in which he will demand admission to the bar and also demand that a Jury pass on his case. The committee of the bar association has evidence that Price was given the alternative of standing trial in dis barment proceedings at Indianapolis or quitting the practice of law in Indiana. He Is said to have chosen the latter course. Under these circumstances the committee of the local courts demanded that he purge himself of this matter before he be permitted to practice in Lake county. Price Is said to have been more or less successful in his efforts to do this. However, he has been persistently denied admission to the bar. Now he has secured affidavits from Thomas E. Knotts, Clarence Bretsch and a number of other Gary people to the effect that he Is a man of good moral character, and It Is understood that he is going to make a final effort to be admitted to the bar.
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order to delay the company from building, both 'the tracks were ordered taken up by the court In the Interests of the commonwealth. Wlldermuth and Pattee represented the street rail
way company, while the steam roads were represented an array of company lawyers especially versed In such cases. It looks now as If the last obstacle had been cleared away and that there will be smooth sailing for East street for many moons to come. COURTS ARE NOW AT STANDSTILL For Next Three Weeks But Little Will Be Done by Them. N There Is very little doing In the courts on account of the proximity of the republican and democratic national conventions. The interest in politics is so absorbing that it is believed that there will be but little done next week. Judges Reitef, Becker and Kopelke were all busy today, but there will be but little done tomorrow and next week might as well be vacation week so far as the chance of getting anthing done is concerned. The fault lies principally with the attorneys, who plead one excuse or another to get out of trying cases. Then, too, this has "been a busy winter for the average attorney and he is ready for the vacation period. There is but a. little more than a month of court before the summer vacation. COW INJURES BABY PLAYING ON COMMONS Little Lad Has Serious Experienced With Enraged Animal. "While playing on the commons near Cameron and Huehn street yesterday afternoon the 2 -year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Adomcyk, Towle street, narrowly escaped being gored to death by an enraged cow, which plunged at the little child, the horns lacerating at baby's mouth. The shocking Incident occurred about 7:30 o'clock last night, at the old north side baseball grounds in the presence of a number of witnesses who for a moment turned their eyes expecting to see the animal trampled the little child to death. What enraged the animal Is not known, but It lowered its head to the ground, made a plunge at the babe, Its ,horn catching the child in the mouth. Luckily the eye-witnesses scared the-cow away or It might have made another attempt and would have gored the child to death.' Dr. Collins was called and the child's mouth was found badly lacerated. It's lip was torn about an Inch and it was found necessary to use a number of stitches to close up the wound. The child Is reported getting along nicely this morning, but the wound will leave a nasty scare. This morning it was learned that the cow was owned by V. Wojciesak, 235 Gostlln street. Looks for Artisans. Howard S. Greer, the former superintendent of the Fltr.hugh-Luther -Co., was in Hammond today looking for artisans which he would like to employ In the Bucyrus Co., at Evansville. Mr. Greer says that his company has orders for over forty steam shovels and Is working night and day to get them out. He says that this indicates the way things are opening -up all over the country. Steam shovels are used for all kinds of work of excavation. ATAfT DELEGATE ' 3 PRINCETRXM 'NT-
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Hammond Police Chief Re fuses to Stand for Wheels of Chance at Carnival; Op erators Thought They Could Run Wide Open. Owners of wheels of chance which are operated by means of springs, steel rods and other trick devices, made themselves scarce in a hurry last night at the Hammond carnival, following the arrest of a skin game operator Charlie Carson, who was permitting young boys to play the game, having won dollar and twenty cents from one lad. The Hammond police refused to stand for gambling as Gary did. His wheel of chance and other articles were confiscated by Captain HanIon who took Carson and his unlawful belongings to the police station where he was booked on a charge of operating a game of chance. No Chance to Win. t'pon examining the wheel It was found to be a simple affair but the player did not have tho least possible chance to win, unless the operator wished him to. This could be done by pushing a little steel rod against the arrow in the center' of the wheel, resulting in the arrow stopping at a watch or something valuable. Watches were placed at every other spindle and men known as cappers who were next to the game, would come up and play and the operator would then work the steel rod, the player receiving a gold (Continued on Page 8.) CRUSADE ON DOGS IS STARTED TODAY Police Will Kill All Unlicensed Animals Whereever They See ThemIt will soon be time when all dogs will be compelled to wear muzzles and not only that but the law requires that Fido must wear a license tag or he will be in danger of his life. Last year at this date there were over 800 licenses taken out. while this year the record has not reached the 700 mark. This leaves a total of about 150 dogs which have not been accounted for so if you think anything of your house pet it would be best to take out a license and save Fido from being sent Into dog heaven. It has been a common occurrence during the last month for the police to warn different parties to secure licenses, and now that the time is drawing near for dog days to commence, the police are being kept busy shooting dogs running at large. Although the Hammond police have not formed a dog force this season, the officers on their beats are killing dogs every day which is thought to be the reason for the small list of dog licenses. Iast year the dog force averaged about a half dozen dogs a day, but when the dog war is commenced this year there will be a larger number killed. During the past month and a half the police have not received any reports of anybody being bitten, but as soon as the next report comes it is likely that the mayor will issue an or.1 .n i. all Antrn flnrl nil thnfip I 1 i l IU IllU.HIb " " - - - ... " j that are not ana running si large win be shot. BOARD IS FAVORABLE TO BRIDGE The county commissioners were In Hammond yesterday for the purpose of viewing the site of the proposed new Hohman street bridge. Thoy went to the point at which the bridge will be built and found that the banks are high on both sides of the river.; It has been suggested that a solid concrete bridge in two spans be built over the river at this point. It is argued that this would be a permanent structure and would never have to be replaced. It is expected that the. proceedings will reach a point which will make it possible to start the work of construction next spring. The bridge will be a boon to Hammond and Munster people and they are anxious that It be completed as soon as possible. The road leading up to the bridge will be completed this summer. Pleads Guilty. Joseph Mayer, the son of Charles Mayer, was arrested on the complaint of Carl ' Reese on the charge of assault and battery. He pleaded guilty in Judge Frank Green's court, West Hammond, and was fined $1' and costs. The cases against the girls who were arrested in Con Talty's place in West Hammond last week will be tried in Judge Greea'i OMUt tomorrow,
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William C. A study of the famous Atlanta, Ga., sewage disposal system, recently completed and. rated as one of the best in the country, is to be made this week by Mayor Smalley and City Engineer Peter J. Lyons of Hammond. They left for the southern city today n company with W. S. Shields of Chicago, an expert sanitary-engineer, who has been retained by the city administration to devise a sewage disposal system for Hammond. In providing an improved sewage disposal system for Hammond the city faces two problems, one being the construction of a deep sewer and the second a disposal plant. The project is one of the biggest in the city's history and Mayor Smalley hopes to get the work under way without further de(Contlnued on Pag 7.) PU&1P SOON TO GIVE ENOUGH WATER Nine Million Gallon Capacity Per DiemtWill Be Put to Work. Within another week it i hond the
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new 15.000,000 gallon pump at the cltyion sate street, where he was found numninrr ntatinn will h. rf ,,m. with two women, who were also in-
nent work to supply the city of Ham- i mond with the necessary daily 9 000,000 gallons of water. . ' , The new $25,000 machinewhich was bought from the Snow Pump company of Buffalo, N. Y is already in running order, and is being painted now and at i the same time undergoing adjustments; of a minor nature at the hands of H. E. Gibbs, expert erecting engineer for the Snow Pump company. . X.T. V. 1 j I. ". I tJV""r,rjl! extensively u; ",s co;"Pa"-v. a" ln me erection or the new Hammond pump proved himself the expert which the company claims him to be. From Hammond Mr. Gibbs will go to Des Moines, Iowa, when? he will undertake a Job similar to the one he had in Hammond during the past weeks. Hammond Girl Actress. Miss Florence Howell, formerly a resident of Hammond, is playing the principal role in "The Last Day of School" which is playing at the Bijou theater on State street. There are fourteen In the cast and the show iyof interest to Hammond people for the reason that the Hammond young woman J 4lia leading lady. .,
X 4wBelman: CITY JUDGE BALKS AT KISSING BRIDE But as He Was Only Recently Married Himself No body Blames HimJohn Horwatt, a carpenter, aged 30, and Clara Kerva decided yesterday that they might as well get married. Miss Kerva has been conducting a boarding unouse at No. 9 Wlckey row. East Chicago, and Horwatt has been one of the boarders. Yesterday they went to Crown Point to procure a license to wed, and this morning they appeared at the city hall In search of somebody to tie the knot. Sergeant Welfenbach recommended them to Acting City Judge . Twyman. who hemmed and hawed about performing the ceremony and then balked utterly. He made divers and sundry excuses, but the real reason is believed to be one not advanced by the young jurist. It is a well known and timehonored custom for the judge to kiss the bride, and as Judge Twyman was only recently married himself, it Is believed that he was a little shy, and that he might have entertained misgivings as to how this little formality might be received at home. Not so Judge George H. Lewis, however. Sergeant Weitenbach communi cated with him. Wouli he perform a marriage ceremony with a good looking girl as one of the contracting parties? You're whooping right he would. And he did. And those present declare he kissed the bride like the gallant man he Is. The witnesses were Sergeant John Weifenbach, City Clerk Walter Spencer and Joseph Meade. MAN AND WOMEN ARE ARRESTED In an intoxicated condition Gust Gehrke of 85 Sibley street was arrested by Captain Hanlon early this morning toxlcated. The three were taken to tne police station, where they were held over night. This being their first offense, the two women were ordered out of town and Gehrke was released by Judge Barnett. TVTTITVrnPT AT. RTTWHAV llUIU2ill OUi,UAI' Next Sunday Is memorial Sunday for the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters. Special services will accordhe,d at thft First PresbytePlan l wi , a bo(Jy b'y the twflk lo(jses. Before going to the church they will meet in the K. of P. lodge rooms, from where they will march to the church. A committee will be sent to the cemetery during the forenoon to decorate the. graves of the deceased lodge brethren and sisters. Puts a Damper. The cool weather of the last few days has put a damper on the attendance at the Lake Front park. With favorable weather, however, every day sees scores of visitors at the park, little picnic parties being the order of the day Jn the afternoon and fish suppers tii attraction in, tee evening.
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BANKERS FLOCK TO GARY FOR SESSIOI
Bankers are gathered from Lake county and all over Northern Indiana today to attend the annual meeting of group two of the Indiana Bankers As sociation which convened at the Commercial Club, Gary, at eleven o'clock this morning. Group Chairman V C. Belman, cashier of the First National bank of Hammond, called the meeting to order. He was followed by Capt. H. S. Norton, general manager of the Gary Land company, who welcomed the financial men to the city. The program for the day calls for ACTOR HAS HARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH Tenor Medley Found in Bath Tub Amid Sputtering Flames. Edgar Medley, the boy tenor with the Kelly Shuster Musical comedy Co.. at the Orpheum theatre, this week had a very remarkable escape from death Tuesday night at the Carleton hotel. Toung Medley went to the bath room about 12 o'clock and was taking a bath when the electric extension holding the light dropped to the floor, not thinking, he 'reached for It with a wet hand and in a tub of water. Guests of the hotel were awakened by sharp distressing cries for help, and when Young Medley was reached he was sitting in a bathtub of flames, suffering great pain. Medley Is a young Englishman and has proven quite a favorite while in this city. PIM MY REOPEN SOON There is a well denned rumor to the effect that the Fitxhugh-Luther plant of Hammond will open again In a few weeks. Mr. Luther, one of the officers of the company refused to confirm the story yesterday but said that he would y have an announcement in two day It is reported that the plant has leased to a company which will open up again and put on a force of men. When this plant opens all of Hammond's industries will again be In operation. TWO LAKE COUNTY BOYS GRADUATE Among the graduates at the commencement exerctses of the University of Chicago this year, are Gerald N. Krost of Crown Point, who receives the degree of bachelor of science, and Arthur ,R. Robinson of Hammond, who receives the degree of doctor of philosophy. Bicycle Stolen. Another bicycle was reported missing this morning when a wheel belongto Russell Prevo was taken from in front of the E. C. Minas' department store. As yet the police have not been able to capture the bicycle thieves that) have been operating In this ielnlty of late, but are in hopes that they will j be able to find clues that will laed up . to their arrest. description of the bicycle is as follows; Kxcelsior make, Excelsior seat, broken and tied with a piece of wire, blue frame with silver trimming, silver rims trimmed with blue, coaster brake, handle bars extend over forks and leather grips.
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addresses by some well known financial men. G. I. Christy, superintendent of extension at Purdue university, will speak on the "Co-operation between the banker and the farmer," President Earl Gwln of the State Bankers Association will talk on, "Our Association," "Financial Parasites" will be the topic of Dick Miller of Indianapolis. A feature of today's convention will be the luncheon at the Y, 51. C. A. and the automobile trip through the city and Inspection of the steel mills. The program: """ (Continued on Page 8.)
CONVENTION PRELIMINARIES Republican national committee hastily adjourns when . rival contestants have to be separated by force after giving Taft forty more delegates. Brl'bery of delegate and plot to start convention rot charged by Taft men as stories of Roosevelt . bolt re revived. ' Roosevelt men plan to have elec- ; tors vote for colonel .regardless of result of convention. California delegates plan creation of third party when they hear of national committee decision on fourth district contest. , John Hays Hammond predicts harmony after republican conven- . tlon and says Taft can defeat any democrat mentioned. Francis J. Heney, Roosevelt . boomer from San Francisco, In an address at the Hamilton club, asserts that the voters "are being robbed of their birthright by the members of the national republican committee, whom he charges with "stealing delegates to give to the man In the White House." Senator Albert B. Cummins will be placed in nomination for presi- , dent of the United States by Nathan E. Kendall of Albia, Iowa. , ' Owing to the Illness of one of the ' California women delegates, she delegates her bus-band to represent her, leaving but one other woman delegate to the convention, Wa.lt er S. Stubbs governor-' Kansas, returns to Chicago from Oyster Bay with the announcement , that Theodore Roosevelt, does not expect to come to Chicago during the republican national convention. Theodore Roosevelt, in' a state-"" ment at Oyster Bay, attacks the republican national committee for excluding RoosevelC delegates In favor of men favoring Taft. LEE GRANGER OUT OF GAS COMPANY Goes Into Electrical Supply Business on His Own HookLee Granger, for more than nln years with the Northern Indiana Gas & Electric company and Its predecessors as superintendent of the electrical department, has tendered his resignation to the company, to go Into effect July 1st. Mr. Granger has bought an Interest in the F. D. Jarvis electrical contracting and supply business, the headquarters of this concern being on Sibley street, near the Monon tracks, and after July 1st he intends to devote all of his time to the new business, Mr. Granger brings Into his new field of activity a wide expert experience. and an Intimate acquaintance of the needs not only of Hammond, but of the surrounding cities. He will devote his attention particularly to figuring on contracts and giving estimates. ; Mr. Granger submitted his resignj tlon early to go Into -effect on June 1st. but his services could not be dispensed ! with until July 1st. BUSY IN CONVENTION.