Hammond Times, Volume 11, Number 286, Hammond, Lake County, 16 May 1917 — Page 1

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Plant A Garden! Do It Today Your Country Needs Crops rrn A1A VOL. XI 'NO. 2S6 Delivered by TOILS carriers, 30c tuonh; on streets and at nowsatanxis, Sc. per copy; back numbers 3c per copy. HAMMOND. INDIANA. WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1917

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Ons of Hsr Many Lawyers Gets Judgement cf $5,000. The million dollar strip of Miller beach frontage east of the Gary steel mills, that Drusilla Carr, the fisherman's widow, won title to after years of litigation, is imperiled by a judgment obtained by one of her numerous lawyers who are quarreling among themselves. Mrs. Carr's property is offered for sale by the sheriff to satisfy a $5,000 claim of one of her lawyers, Henry ,Warrum, of Indianapolis. It is said Mr. Warrum was retained by Mrs. Carr's original counsel, Ballard and Stanton of Gary. Mr. Warrum started a suit last year when his fee remained unpaid. SAX.E JUNE 2. The land is advertised for sale in a legel noticed published in an obscure column of a country, newspaper, the sale "to be at Crown Point. June 2. Mrs. Carr in a score of law suits and in numerous appeals to the supreme court, being on the defensive each time, successfully perfected title to the several parcels of Miller beach property. Attorneys of powerful interests opposed her and others of her opponents conducted a questionable campaign to poison local sentiment against the seventy-year old woman who had lived on the land for forty years. Each time; their efforts failed. The land offered for sale comprises government lots one and- two and acres north of the Indian boundary line and t of the Grand Calumet river. Attorney Warrum appeared for Mrs. Carr In the supreme court. EDDIE, TAKE THESE FLOWERS TO OUR DRESSING ROOM Leo Gehring-. son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gehring-. 793 Calumet avenue, Hammond. Includes the following com-pl'-nent in a letter received by his father today: I miss the Lake County Times. We don"t know what a good paper we have until we go some p!ace else." He also mentioned a slight preference for home cooking1. AMERICAN WIFE OF ADMIRAL BEATTY IN BRITISH WAR WORK r 4 45 iA iH-; v ("Pi 'i - , ' , X - . Lady Darid Beatty. Lady Dpvid Bestty nvrtl Bcatty cf the fc of AdJ.rit.sli navy. m as formerly Ethel Field cf Chicago. She has been taking an active part in British Red Cross work and is noted for her great beauts.

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FIVE BUDS AT LOWELL FUNERAL Theatre Filled to Overflowing Procession to Cemetery Mile Long.

(Special to The Tim.es.) LOWELL. IND., May 16. Tha Grand theater with a seatlngr capacity of eight hundred was packed to tho doors yesterday afternoon and two hundred persons compelled to stand outside during the funeral service for Otto Eraun, a leading: citizen, and lodge man. After the sermon by tho Rev. V. B. Scrvies of the First Methodist church, the Odd Fellow lodge performed its ritualistic ceremony. The procession to the cemetery was a mile long, almost the entire populace participating. The Odd Fellows, the Moedrn Woodmen, the Royal Neighbors. tho Rensselaer, j Brunswick. Lowell, Francisville and Lake Village bands were in the line oT; march. Mr. Braun had been leader of! the Lowell band. COALITION TERMS ARE DISPROVED Duma Decides to Reject Proffer of Workmen's Council, Bt LI.ETI-V Bj- Inllf-d Prras Cablegram.) j PETROCRAU, Slay 16. ForrlKn Mln- i Inter Mlltnkon resigned bin iHMit tortn?. It la the second retirement of a duma ii.Jn inter Trlthlo tbree Aayn, the preiloua ; one helDs; that of Minister of War Out."; cbkofT. j M. Terarhenaka, formerly minister of ; flnanoe. waa named in MIUnkorT'a place ; aa foreign minister. A. F. Kerennkj, '. no-rr mlnlater of jnatlee waa appoint-1 ed mr minister to succeed Guti-bkoff. By WILLIAM O. SSEFHEED (Tnlted Preis Staff Correspoadaat.) PETROGRAD, May 16. The provisional goperament decided today to reject the terms under which the soldiers' and workmen's council preferred coalition in a new government. The council's insistence on certain matters of foregn policy was the demand which the duma leaders refused to approve. The provisional government heads held the government could not make the renunciation of principles announced formally April 9 which was practically made necessary by full acceptance of the council's terms. DEMAND MJLrUXOTF'S HEAD. The decision came after many elments in Petrograd had hailed with relief the action of the council In voting forty-one to nineteen for acceptance of the duma government's offer of a coalition of forces to restore governmental offer. The terms of the council's acceptance were not made public except it was hinted that they had demanded Foreign Minister Miliukoff must not appear in the reorganized cabinet. From the government's rejection of the proposal today it appears the council went much further than mere demand for Miliukoff's head and possibly insisted upon formal renunciation by the new coalition government of certain agreements with tho allies. The duma government's rejection declared it was impossible to expert JiusFia. to renounce the principles enunciated Arril P. The government furthr insisted, the council was told, that it was necessary to confirm the unity of all allied forces on all fronts and to wage an energetic struggle against Internal anarchy. MOBILIZE GUARD ON JUNE 16 (Special to The Timfp.) INTIANArOL.IS. May IS. dispatch siys the Indiana national yuard will i t'? mr-bUistr-ii at Fort Benjamin IUrii-1 1 I Don't forget Red Cross day of the Hammond chapter Saturday, May 13th, 5-9-10t

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Left to rigfct: Vice Admiral Chocheprat of the French commission; Joseph H. Choate; Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, British ambassador at Washington; the "Vacant Chair," occupied by Col. Koosevelt; Marshal Jofixe (studying rnenu); Gor. Whitinam at New York; Bt. Hon. A. J. Balfour, head of the British commission; Mayor John P. Mitchel of New York city; M. Eene Vmani, head of the French eomraiMion; William H- Taft, ex-president of the United States, and President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University. Two ex-presidenta of tle United States, the governor of New York, all the famous soldieTS, sailors and statesmen among the risitors from France and Great Britain, leaders of American thought and action, and the great French general who turned back the Grman hosts at the gates of Paris, were present at the historic banquet in New York city a few evenings ago. The only regrettable incident that occurred was the sudden and unexpected temporary absence of Col. Roosevelt, who left the table jnst a few seconds before the photograph, which was precisely timed, was taken. He was called to bid "God speed'' to the California University Red Cross trait which was just about to leave for France.

DADS ABANDON ;LJP1'KLING Only on Petition of 50 Per Cent of Property Owners Will-It Be Done. City Attorney Gavit and Ernest Ander.'on. a citlren. had rt out verbatim at the Hammond city council meeting last night. Mr. Anderson couldn't understand why 50 per cent of the property owners on a street would have to petition to have it oiled, as the council prescribed '- "Suppr3:rtB some of the property o-vners "didn't want the s,treet oiled?" asked the attorney. "I never heard an objection againrt the oil."' returned Mr. Anderon. "I've be.ird thousands," replied Mr. Oa'-;t. "Gentlemen," -Mayor Sms'ley said. It is a question 0f conservation. Cities ail o-.er the country are do:rg away with the oiling of street. Oiling is not absolutely necessary and many neorle are adverse to having the streets oiled." Mr. Anderson subsided reluctantly. He is said to a candidate in the citizens' movement for city treasurer. Fix Judse'n Salary. The council set the salary of the city Judge at $2,400 a year a raise of fllOO. The increase was ordered by the state legislative body which made it possible for city courts to try civil cases, thereby taking up more of the judg's time. An ordinance is to be drawn up for the appropriation. The council ordered the city attorney to draw up an ordinance providing for a wage increase of $10 a month for the fire and police departments. The board of public works was instructed to inquire into the purchasing; of an automobile hofe and cngino truck for the fire department. Old Friend Steve. Steve Kaminsky appeared before the body and asked for the third or fourth time that the name of Myrtle avenue be changed to Kaminsky avenue. A delegation of residents from that section of the city was present and a communication was presented to the council stating that they were satisfied with the street's present name. The council took no action on Mr. Kamansky's request. Baa Oa Firearms. An ordinance prohibiting the sale or explosion of fireworks in the city limits without, permission from the chief of police was passed. The council appropriated $100 to be expended in securing a band for Decoration Day. Attorney Boone notified the council that Mrs. William- Tase, Carlton hotel, had started suit for personal damages aya:nst th city. She was hurt by tripping over a hole In a sidewalk. In order to compromise the litistation the t-oiinoil agreed to pay her $50, at the recommendation of the city attorney. A petition was read asking that the alley running from Fearl street south to Indianapolis boulevard be cleared for traffic. It was refrered to the board of works. Notice Saloonkeepers. All members of tho Hammond Saloonkepers Association are requested to be prc-fnt Thursday afternoon, 2 p. n.. jr.ir-.ep Tmoprtant business. u tTnr;TUN:TOX Pres. 1 xm;ni;lh;.? m:nxs. secy. Don't forget Red Cross day of the Hammond chapter Saturday. May 19th. 5-9-1 Ot

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THIEF SUSPECT A quarrel with Ills wife caused the arrest of Earl Crltfen Jn Chicago, longr wanted by the Hammond police for the alleged theft of two diamond rings, valued at $155. from the home of Le Grand T. Meyers, 51 Potjr street. Iiast Augrust, according: to the police, Griffen stole the rings while decorating the interior f the, Meyers home. A few days ago Chicago police notified the Hammond authorities that Griffen was being held on a charge preferred a gainst him by his wife and he was brought here yesterday. The case will be taken to superior court tomorrow. It Is thought that he will plead guilty. Griffen has a long record having been arrested and convicted in Chicago for forgery. He admits that he deserted from the United States army and served eighteen months In a federal priS9 for thi offense. He was bro'ight to f Hammond by Police Detective Bunde. Cme ring valued at $123 was recovered from a Chicago pawn shop today. ARE BOUND OVER - TDSI BT George Matovina. August Dubrowski and John Balias. charged with robbery, were bound over to the superior court yesterday s.fternoon by Judge Barnett in the city court. They were released on their own recognizance. It was alleged that they held up a man in East Hammond one nisrht last week. Julius Barnett and Gabo Tabron, colored, were bound over to superior court on the charge or highway robbery, in city court yesterday. Thtlr bonds were set at $1,000. SATISFACTION Beyond your expectations Is our aim In all the glasses and spectacles wo fit to your eyes. S. Silver. Jeweler & Optician, 17 State St Hammond. Ind. 5-16-1 May Be German Chancellor. 4 X Count Hertling, now premier of Bavaria, haa been mentioned very often recently in despatches 'rom Germany as the probaMe successor of Chancellor Betlimann-Hollweg. The fight on the present chancellor is becoming ao strong It is not believed he caw last Ions.

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FIVE INJURED New York Central Train Strikes and Wrecks Automobile. Five Chicago people two men and two women and a five year old boy, riding: in a Maxwell automobile, were Injured when a New York Central passenger train of the CI. & S. line, struck their machine at a crossing- near Highland station this morning at 10:15. Their names and Injuries: LEO BRADT, saloonkeeper, 1258 Chicago avenue, bad scalp wound. JOSEPHINE, his wife, fractured leg. ARTHUR, hi son, stunned. EDWARD, his brother, skull fractured. MAKOARET, Edward's wifo, legs broken. I The two brothers run a saloon at 1258 ! Chicago a venue, and live together at Itliat address. Fall Hear Bella. According to one of the brothers they were going toward Gary and did not see the approaching train or hear the signal bells or whistle. He said the engine pilot hit the machine squarely In the middle, draging It about 100 feet and completely wrecking It. CITIZENS' PART! TICKET FORMING In each of the eleven wards of Hammond the Citizens' Party organization will conduct mass meetings of voters this evening to select delegates to the convention tomorrow night when a ticket for tho municipal fall election will be put in the field. Several names arer mentioned in 'connection with the mayoralty candidacy and these Include William J. McAJerJ Brown and A. J. Swan'son. Attorney McMahon and Attorney H. E. Granger are said to be candidates for city Judge. "While a hand-picked ticket has no" been put forward there Is an undercurrent which indicates that friends of "Cully" Sanson have made an active effort to promote the following line-up: For Major A. J. Swanson. For Clerk Henry Gabler. For Treasurer Lew Edcr. LAKil COUNTY REPRESENTED AT COUNCIL Stpeelal 1o The Times. PLiT MOUTH, IND.. May 16. Rev. W. J. Hawthorne of Hammond. Rev. Thomas Hines of East Chicago, Rev. M.-M. Day of Indiana Harbor, and Rev. M Elliott of Gary, yesterday were in atA tendance at the nineteenth annual cnun' cil of the diocese of Michigan City of the Episcopal church. The council, which was held in this city, opened with the service of holy communion at 40 o'clock In the morning. Among: the laymen present were W. B. Conkey. C. H. True and H. M. Johnson of Hammond, and Captain H. S. Norton of Gary. CYCLIST BREAKS LEG IN r CEASH street. East' Fred West, 518 Narva Chicago, was knocked from his mo-! torcycle on Calumet avenue last nigrht j by an automobile driven by Mike Oswego. His right leg was broken. He was taken to St. Margaret's hospital

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IN NEW YORK CITY FBEHGH TROOPS STEM GERM (By United Press Cablegram.) PARIS, May 16. A tremendous Garman attack on a front of two and a half miles be tween Moulin and Laffaux early this morning was repulsed by French troops, the official statement announced today. "Along the Alsne there was an artillery battle during the night," the statement said. '"Early this morning the Germans launched a powerful attack on a front in the region of Moulin and Laffauz and despite their efforts the French held all positions. The battle continues. "At Auberice, Auvapourt and Berry-en-kopf German attacks also failed. In Haut Alsace the French cleared up German trenches. Imprisoning many." BV WILLIAM PHILLIP SIMMS (With the Hrittnh Arndc in the FleM.) Despite determined resistence the British early today regained nearly all the ground in Bullecourt which they lost yesterday and also established new posts to the west of the tillage. Bitter fighting is still in progress. (By United Press Cablegram.) FEnUIN, May 16. (Via London) Capture of trenches on the French outer lines on a width of nearly 700 yards, was reporeed in today's official statement. A Brendenburg battalion broke into enemy trencbes east of Laneville, taking 175 prisoners and much booty and holding their gain de spite several French attacks with. strong forces. LONDON. May 16. Brftish forces re steadily gaining ground around Bulle court and north of the Sairpe. jThe fighting Is continuing with unabated i.iAl.nr Marshal Haisr renorterl t rA 1 "In the western portion of Bullecourt the fighting continued yesterday Kto our advantage," the British comLJmander in chief reported, "to the north of the Scarpe in severe nghtins we ara progressing." WHITING PHYSICIAN APPLIES FOR SERVICE Dr. E. S. Dewey Plans on Going to France. (Special to Ttra Times.) WHITING. IND.. May 16. Dr. E. L. Dewey of Whiting has been asked by Dr. L. L. McArthur of Chicago, recruiting agent for the medical corps of the United States army, for service in France, to apply for enlistment. This Dr. Dewey has decided to his application being forwarded Washington yesterday. If he is successful in passing tio, to th physical And professional tests he expects to leave for the front some time soon. FRED GEIB NJ Fred Geib. Hoffman and Sheffield streets, was operated upon at St. Margaret's hospital yesterday. Mr. Geib'9 condition is saidto be improving. Don't forget Red Cross day of the Hammond chapter Saturday. May 5-S-10t

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JOINS SEA FORCE 8F ALLIES

Rear Admiral Sims Commands Navy Expedition (By United Press Cablegram.) LONDON, May 16. An American torpedo destroyer flotilla, is now "at the front," somewhere in European waters, the British admiralty officially announced today. "A United States destroyer flotilla has arrived to cooperate with our naval forces," the admiralty statement declared. "Rear Admiral Sims, U. S.' N, will command all naval forces in European waters." "The American destroyers arrived at Queenstown," the admiralty statement continued. "Rear Admiral Sims is in daily touch with the chief of staff. The services the United States vessels are rendering the allies the greatest value and is deeply appreciated." This announcement means Amer-ican warships are "dcAv.g their bit" for America in the fight against Germany's submarines, or on patrol duty. American ships and American naval officers and men from now on face the possibility of a sea battle with the German fleet. It means that America's first regular armed force i now on duty, "on the firing line" and that the Stars and Stripes can be seen in fighting unit by the G:r mans any time 'they may care to run the chance of an encounter. (By United Prce.l V WASHINGTON, May 1G. Confirmation of the British admiralty announcement tellirig: of the arrival of American warships In European waters wss officially g-iven here this afternoon. The vessels sent abroad are destroyer, confined to Admiral Sims who is working w-ith the British admiralty. Their names and numbers are withheld. DUMMY SOLDIER FAILS TO KILL 4 1 Front riew cf the dummy. The Germans h3ve devoted to the scientific construction of booby-traps their usual painstaking elaboration, and during their rstreat on the western front left many such trapa behind them to catch trnir puieuers. The dummy here illustrated, which was placed inside a dark casement, would have biown to pieces anyone who touched it, but fortunately tha trick Was discovered in tima

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