Hammond Times, Volume 12, Number 4, Hammond, Lake County, 21 June 1917 — Page 1

WHAT SACRIFICE ARE YOU MAKING FOR THE SOLDIER BOY WHO IS OFFERING UP HIS LIFE?

KE COUNTY TIMESH CROS VOL. XII NO. 4 Delivered by TEWIS carriers, 30o ;n month; on streets rn.nO. at newsstands, So per copy; back numbers 3c per copy. HAMMOND. INDIANA. THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1917

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Chairman Turnsr Declares Tha No Stone Must be Lett Unturned to Get Balance. The half-way mark was passed late this afterifoon In Hammonds campaign to subscribe $23,000 in six days for the American Red Cross. Telephone advices from field workers augmented the total of $9,212.50 at noon until approximately $12,500 had been pledged at 4 o'clock. This substantial Increase In so short a time was made possible largely by the action of the Reid-Murdoch Company who as an institution pledged $1.000. It Is the first factory to respond. Employes cf all the factories are giving liberally, however. Xaon meetings were held today at the Standard Steel Car Company, the Malleable Iron works and the Champion Potato Machinery "plant. Attorney "Wiijjon spoke at the first named plants and Attorney Boone at the latter. ' Urmonstratloa Saturday Evening;. Ts campaigners plan a picturesque ana effective demonstration in the downtown district Saturday evening. Jlothers of all the boys who have enlisted will be taken through the streets in automobiles led by a band. Fifty girls In Red Cross costumes are to canvass the crowds on the sidewalks for subscriptions while speakers hold forth at every prominent street corner. The demonstration Is to be held between the hours of 8 and 10 o'clock. Girls and Women Aiding. Following a meeting this morning attended by thirty girls and women the woman's auxiliary of the campaign was set into action. It was arranged that the girls, and women should canvass the stores and offices In the downtown district. The word has gone out, "Let no one escape." Two days remain in which (Continued on page five.) T RSISEUDOfl TODAY Good Work Done by Citizens of County Seat for the Red Cross. (Special to Thb TImes.) CROWN' POINT, IXD.. June 21. Great work is being; done by the people of Crown Point in the Red Cross drive and the Red Cross committee is meeting with excellent results in its $5,000 campaign. The following persons have contributed $100 and are first on the Red Cross honor roll: John Brown - - $100 Mat J. Brown 100 6. J. Bruce 100 J. B. Peterson 100 Pattee and Johnson 100 Albert Maack 100 B. F. Hayes 100 W. C. McMahon 100 Letz Manufacturing Co 100 Mrs. E. A. Youche 100 Walter L. Allman 100 W. B. Brown 100 Lewis E: Barnes 100 The oldest member of the Red Cross society in Crown Point is Sarah. "A. Dyer, age 96 years years and the youngest. Clyde Dyer, the second, agd 9 oays.

ARCHBISHOP IRELAND'S TRIBUTE TO THE RED CROSS.

"The Red Cross is the noblest of institutions today, and. we Americans all' salute the Red Cross and thank that noble institution for what it is doing and intends to do for our soldiers- They shall be on the gtory field; they shall be in the trenches; they shall cross the tempestuous waves of the ocean and much risk they, run, but let them know that friends, fellow-Americans, are near at hand to staunch the wounds, should wounds come ;to wipe the tear, should the eyelids grow moist. "Yes, America needs today the Red Cross. We need it to come to their rescue in all their needs. Kindness, charity, is the watchword of the Red Cross. It is highest patriotism. "Without the Red Cross poor and slender would be, the care given by the governments, for the governments can only do little in the way of kindness and charity. Theirs is to command, to bid the soldiers go forward. Yours to follow the soldiers and do all you can to make their lot les severe, less trying" St- Paul, June 16, 1917.

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Red Cross or the Iron Cross? Are you serving humanity and your country? In every civilized country men and women and children are pourirg out gifts of money to the Red Cross. Are you? Do you know that THE LEAST OF THE TASKS HEAPED OX THE REDCROSS is the furnishing of nurses, of medicines and emergency rations to the army in the field? Do you know that it is up to the United States to grapple with the problem of a devastated world and make AT LEAST A BEGINNING OF RESCUE and rehabiliation? The individual citizen must act this week. Though taxed and super-taxed and levied upon at every turn of the road, the rich are giving prodigally and "heartless corporations" are responding with prodigious sums. It is up to you, friend, NOT TO BE A COWARD WITH YOUR DOLLARS. You, dear reader, must know that there exists a condition beyond the grasp or even the perception of the human mind- Whole nations have been swept from their moorings by the deluge of world war; thousands upon thousands have starved, and THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS MORE ARE WANDERING IN DESERT PLACES, WITHOUT HABITATION, WITHOUT SHELTER, WITHOUT CLOTHING, without the crudest instrumentalities of living. To the horrors and brutalities of so-called "civilized" war save the mark! have been added wanton and senseless destruction without military pur- ' pose or utility. . The foundations of civilization are at stake- What are you giving TO SAVE CIVILIZATION this week? Or do you want to hear the thunder ofcannon and see the vomiting of poisoned gas and the bubbles that come up from the depths of the seas as the U-boat's victim strangles? . ' Then give quickly to help end it allTHE EDITOR.

HALF DUE SAYS GARY ILL DONE

Fifty Thousand Dollars is the Figure That Has Been Reached ?j the Magic City in the Big Push for the Red Cross War Fund. Gary's Red Cross volunteers" titantic offensive for $100,000 has been duly rewarded for a two days and half "drive", nearly one half the ultimate amount being raised before today noon. Under the generalship of able commanders the "soldiers" are continuing the great bombardment for dollars with unlooked for success. The people of Gary are surrendering nobly. General D. Burr Jones states that his "army" will capture the "$100.000 fort" before Monday. Capture $18,371 Wednesday. In a su'dden offensive move against the pocketbooks of thousands of Cardites Wednesday $18,371.09 dollar prisoners were captured. Tuesday 10,34-18 dollars were taken. The impetuous attack continued with renewed vigor in all quarters of Gary today with brilliant success. The Red Cross army sweeping everything before them, many big "dollar positions" being taken. The captains of the forty squads reported. "We have met the 'enemy' and they are ours." Internment Badges. When a "position" is captured the contributor is given a Red Cross badge. It signifies that he or she has been interned along with other patriots. All people that have not the regulation Red Cross pin are "slackers." Captains Meet Sally. At "Commercial club camp" division captains meet daily with their "soldiers" at noonday luncheons to report

their successes. Ovations are plentiful when .good-sised "positions" taken are reported.

s MEETS SAD FATE The death-trap railroad crossings at the Lake Front in Hammond, still unguarded after dark, nearly reaped another toll of life last night." Al Berkran, aged 19, of 52 Prairie avenue, Chicago, is still alive but he may die of th following injuries received when a freight train struck him at Calumet avenue, a stone's throw from the lake. Five scalp wounds, a dislocated knee, eight deep lacerations about the body and internal hurts. Berkran was to have graduated from the Wendell Philips high school tonight. He was one of four young men in one of four automobiles that left the Hammond Beach Inn near the midnight hour. The wind blew Berkran's hat off -and he ai lighted from the machine to run and get It. A freight train, said to be a New York Central, struck him. He was attended by Dr. Putnam at Whiting and taken to his home in Chicago. EXTRA By United Press. WASHINGTON, June 21. Screaming "traitors," a mob led by Mrs. D. Richardson attacked the suffrage pickets at both, the east and west gates of the White House this afternoon, ripping down the yellow suffrage banners. One of the pickets climbed upon the palings of the White House holding a banner aloft. Mrs. Klchardson climbed np aft. er her and after a hitter straggle wrenched It away. Mrs. Richardson was taken to police headquarters amid applause and jeers of hundreds. United Press Cablegram. BOMB, June 21. Alfredo Cocchi, wanted by the New York authorities on ths chargre of murdering Hath. Cruger, 17-year-old school girl, was arrested at Bologna by Italian authorities this afternoon. Cochl has been Tinder surveillance for several weeks. The Italian authorities moved promptly through advices of American Ambassador Page. United Press Cablegram. BOMB, June 21. Former King Constantino of Greece was attacked by a mob in Lugano, Switzerland, according to a report which reached here today. No details were given. By United Press. NEW YOKE, June 21. Germany lias sunk about 2,000,000 tons . of British ships alone since the unlimited warfare rebruary 1, according to figures cited today based on calculations from official lists. The British have lost 642 vessels. Official figures available since March 4 gives 33S British vessels of more than 1,600 tons sunk and 135 of less. WASHINGTON, June 1. The Bed Cross relief fund has reached $50,000,000 of the $100,000,000 today.

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Above: Hauling artillery piece up the Trentino Alps. Lower left: Italian anti-aircraft gun. Right: Monster Italian gun being carried across a deep valley in Trentino Alps by means of a cable. - These pictures, just received in this country, give some idea of the gallant fight against odds which the Italians are making. Two of the photos illustrate the recent drive in the Trentino Alps, which resulted in the capture of several high peaks. The anti-aircraft gun is the latest type in use by the Italians, and has been successful in driving eff enemy planes.

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GETS SI ,271 III ONE KGUR (Special to Thb Times.) WHITING, IXD., June 21 This city with practically only one factory is sure of raising its $10,000 quota. Yesterday in one hour the committee raised $1,270, not only netting that sum but getting assurances of -ftat much more. The War Fund Committee meets each evening at 5:15 and Chairman F. N. Gavit is directing the campaign. The Whiting War Fund Committee is sending a letter to each fraternal organization and society within its jurisdiction, asking aid for the fund. This letter clearly puts the need and aim of the committee, and as clearly states the duty of the citizens. While addressed to fraternal organizations, it is equally forceful as an appeal to individuals. This letter follows"Gentlemen: "The American Red Cross has set out to raise during this week one hundred million dollars as a War Fund, to be used in its benevolent work in relieving the distress and caring for the sick and wounded in our own army and to assist the dependent people in the stricken countries of Europe. "This sum has been apportioned among the various Red Cross chapters in the Cnited States. The proportion alloted to the Whiting chapters in the Vnited States. The proportion alloted to the Whiting chapter to be raised within the terTitory over which it has jurisdiction, is ten thousand dollars. This fund is separate and distinct from the general fund of the order raised by membership subscriptions and (Continued on page six.) NOTICE In another part of this paper you will find a coupon that may be filled out by any person not already solicited and mailed to Red Cross War Fund Committee, Hammond, Ind. Every person should be on this honor roll. TT A Hall P0,.l- c urday, June 23, Hammond vs. Chicago Giants. Sunday, June 24, Hammond vs. Mur

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Latest "Bulletins (By I'nlted Press.) SPniVGFIELD, ILL., June 21. Chas. B. Monday, convicted of conspiracy In connection with the failure of the La. Salle Street Trust & Savings bank Chicago, and sentenced to five years, tvas today granted a new trial by the state supreme court which reversed the finding of the lower court because of alleged Improper remarks made by the ansistant state's attorney at the trial, the fact that women were permitted to sit on the rostrum with the judge and other happenings of the trial. Former Senator Lorlmer, indicted with Munday was acquitted. " (Fly Vnited Press Cablegram.) PETUOGRAD, June 21. The allRussia congress of workmen and soldiers today unanimously resolved upon an Immediate Russian offensive. (By Vnited Press Cablegram.) BY ARTHVR A. MAXS. STOCKHOLM. June 21. "Sclf.atyled American delegates" to the German called socialist peace 'conference play, ed directly Into the hands of the Germans today. They notified the Dutch. Scandinavian committee that they would recommend that . the present conference be made permanent. (By Vnited Prena Cablegram.) BERNE, EW1T7.EHLAXD, June 21. The movement which resulted In the downfall of the Austrian cabinet today bears ail the ear-marks of a revolution Incipience, according to private advises from Vienna. The Polish nationalists who called ,. Count Martlnlc's resignation, are supporting the Csechs In their demand for a separate kingdom of Bohemia and the Slavs who are ask. Inc for a separate principality created from Austria's dominion. Thus the tbree-fold movements are now joined In one. 4 Proceedings in the Relchsart Included extremely frank speeches by the Poles and Csechs. The Poles demanded ' united and Independent Poland, not the arcical klnsdom which Germany and Austria have pretended to create." (By X'nlted Press.) "IIT.AXO SWITZEHLAS D, Jane 21 Former King C'onstantlne of Greece and his family planned today to depart from Vngano to the Lake of .Thun, being evidently chagrined' at the demonstrations directed aaralnst them during their two-days stay here. The ex-klna; was hissed rom the public square and narrowly escaped violence. (By Vnited Press Cablegram.) PETROGHAD, June 21 The Petro-

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grad war oflce said "Fusillades and air activities on all fronts." General Bra. siloiT's message was In reply to one from General Robertson congrratnlat. Ing him on his appointment as com. mander In chief of Russia's army. Urusllon said I "In honor bound 'free Russia's armies will not' fail to do their duty." (By Vnited Press.) WASHIXGTOX, June 21. Amid the cheers of a small crowd a banner de. nounring the president nnd F.llhu Root placed at the north gate of the White House today by suffragists, was ripped down by two men five minutes ofter It appeared. The sign was Identical In wording with the one which was de. stroyed yesterday. E. TUG DAT East Chicago's drive for $5,000 for the Red Cross war fund began in all parts of the west end of the city this morning. Because conditions neces sitated a reorganization, the work is be ginning late but the committee hopes to overcome the time handicap to some extent by the intensity of the campaign during the next three days. A- part of the general finance com met at the chamber of headquarters last night to see that everything was in ship shape for the solicitations today. Those present were Julius Friedman, J. E. O'Xeil. Judge W. A. Fuzy. H. M. Cohen, Rae Royce, Dr. F. L. Townsley, T. H. Grabowski, Mrs. Mat Dombkowski, Joseph Wadas, John Krupa. Kick Mahalich and Leo Bonaventura. Publicity is being fostered by speak ers who are appeared for four minute talks before the moving picture audiences of the city. Last night E. W. Wickey and Joe Meade were' at the Lyric and Hartley theaters. Tonight there will be other speakers. This morning, Julius Friedman, H. K. Groves and C. H. Wells are out soliciting among the industries. Business places are being visited by a committee under the leadership of H. M. Cohen. Doctors' Townsley and Miller are calling at all the offices. Every block in the city has been assigned to some one of the ladies for a house to house canvass. Mrs. W. J. Funkey, Jr.. and Mrs. William Meade are in charge. The second ward has been pretty well iCbOtinued su pag flv.)

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American Airships By Thousands To Be Built, Four for Each . German Cralf. By 3. F. TODXB (United Press Staff Correspondent. WASHINGTON, Juna 21. Invasion of Germany through the air with success deemed certain is now the plan of the allies. Chieftans of visiting war committees insist the plan will bring complete victory nearer by many months, providing the national defense council's aircraft production program calling for 4,000 air machines for the fighting front by April and 10,000 by August- goes through. Lieut. Amaury de LaGrange, noted French aviator, today made this revelation to the Vnited Press, tie emphasized the Importance the allied general staff placed upon America's ability to furnished air preponderance which he feels certain will make possible shaUtering the Teuton sbattle lines. fTut through, this rrogram," be declared, "and we can destroy tha great Germany munition works, their great mobilization depots and great factories for production of motor transports and flying machines. "Put it through and you Americans will make possible the destruction of those basis from which steal the murderous submarines. "Put it through and you Americans will have done more to end the war with less money and lives than in any one 'or all of a dozen ways. "Germany has declared 'verboten around certain sea zonesl With complete air mastery we will declare forbidden zones in Germany territory one hundred miles behind the German lines." To do this the lieutenant said the alliesf must have four machines to every German craft. $16,500 AT Testerday afternoon the big registration clock that is keeping time to the increase of Indiana Harbor funds for the Red Cross war budget was placed on the Pennsylvania depot grounds .and at 10 o'clock last night, with a number of captains still to hear from, the clock was moved ahead to register a total subscription of $16,560. The general finance committee feels very certain that the $25,000 limit will be easily reached by Monday night. Workers will continue their efforts up to midnight on the 25th. While the effort primarily is to increase the war funds, yet incidentally the membership list is growing rapidly, rom the Marks Manufacturing company yesterday memberships totaling between six hundred and seven hundred dollars were secured. The General American- Tank Car corporation will make a contribution of something less than a thousand dollars for the great war fund. Canvassers are tackling individuals and a general house to house canvass is being made. Every one is taking hold of the work with a good deal of enthusiasm and by the time the campaign ends it is expected that East Chicago and Indiana Harbor will go down to Indianapolis with a record that will be surpassed by but a very few of the cities of this size in the country. HAD TO LIVE IN BOX CARS; WANTS TO BE DIVORCED Alleging she was compelled to liv e frlive in box cars, Edith Colleys of Ham mond, has filed suit for divorce frot Henry Colleys. The complaint was prepared by Attorney H. E. Granger. Mrs. Colleys asks a decree of divorce and $500 alimony. Attorney Roy Green of Whiting, today filed divorce proceedings for Catherine Johnson of that city against Jdrn Johnson, an employe of the Standard Oil Company. Join the Red Cross.

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