Hammond Times, Volume 12, Number 19, Hammond, Lake County, 10 July 1917 — Page 1

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MAJORITY BACK UP Referendum for the Policy of Anti-War Is Said To Be Huge. (By United Press.) CHICAGO, July 10. The anti-war and anti-draft policy of tha socialist party as outlined in resolutions adopted at tha St. Louis convention has been endorsed by the party's rank and file, according to complete returns today from the referendum taken among members of the party. The returns according to Mrs. Bertha Halo Brown, assistant secretary of the party, show that the majority report adopted at the convention is backed up by a huge majority. A minority report was presented to the convention but the referendum was taken on the resolutions which were adopted. Socialist party officials here declare they have no information as to resignation of members of the party because of its anti-war policy. "I read in the papers a statement by Allan Benson (socialist party candidate for president in the last election) saying that he would resign from the party if the resolutions were upheld," said Mrs. Brown. "But I " don't believe he will resign." Mrs. Brown said she wouldn't resign. Commenting on the resignation of J. D. Phelp Stokes and his wife Mrs. Broivn declared they never were very much with the party. PE REGISTERING TXKES BUREAU, AT STATE CAPITAL. INDIANAPOLIS, I NT)., uly 10. There is much anxiety among public men over the fact that the people of the state are not registering to vote for delegates to the constitutional convention. Just why this lack of interest no one seems to know, but the fact remains that the registration thus far all over the state is extremely light. There are counties in the state in which the registration is not above the one hundred mark, including men and women, and there appears to be no means of inducing them to register. There is a better registration in the cities than in the country. In agricultural counties, especially, the registration is extremely light. Counties like Steuben and Benton and others of tnat character are falling down woefully in (Continued on page eight.) HE THOUGHT IT WAS "FE COUNTRY" Whiting Man's Mistaken Idea of Propriety Is Properly Rebuked. (Special to The Times.). WHITING, IND., July 10. John Kwaccee, age 30, evidently has decided by this time 'that it pays to purchase a bathing suit before attempting to take a drp in the cooling waters of Lake Michigan. . Kwaccee was placed under arrest yesterday morning at 11 o'clock by Park Supt. John Resetar when he found the patron of the beach actually devoid of clothes. " Kwaccee was arraigned before Judge Green last night and as a means of defense he said: "I thought ths was a -free country. To make the impression more lasting that we are not free to do everything we like. His Honor assessed a fine of J2.00 and costs, amounting to 112.00. Upon payment he was released. JUDGE WILL AID ALL REGISTRANTS Men and women of Gary who wi sh to register for the constitutional convention election may appear before Judge C. E. Greenwald at Gary superior court and be sworn and registered.

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SHE KNOWS HIM. WASHINGTON, July 10. "Get my husband for .tout army," wrote a Sout!) Dakota wife to tha war department today. "Hell probably claim exemption on account of a wife. But he Is no good and doemt support me. In the army they'll make a man or a corpse of him.' IN STATE WIDE CONFERENCE (Special to The Times.) INDIANAPOLIS, July 9. Chairmen of county councils of defense, editors of the state and as many others interested as .can be prevailed upon to some, will meet in a state-wide conference, under the auspices of the State Council of Defense, in the chamber of the house of representatives, state house, Thursday afternoon, July 12, at 1 o'clock. The plans contemplated by the state and national councils for the guidance of county councils will be gone over in detail at that time. An effort to secure a member of the national council, or a representative thereof from Washington, for the conference, is now under way. Gov. James P. Goodrich will be present, and the regular meeting of the state council will be postponed from Wednesday until Thursday, so that they, too, may .be present without the necessity of an extra special trip to the capital. It is believed by the state council that a fuller realization of the exigencies of the present international situation may be brought home to the county councilmen and their associates by a personal communication, rather than .by correspondence. The, importance and comprehensive nature of preparing the state, by county units for war. the conservation of food and co-ordination of all social and industrial activities will be presented by speakers with authority and information. L INS NOW STYLISH Differences in Barbers' Debate Comes to .Climax With Walkout Today. Flowing beards, door mats, lambrequins and alfalfa plats may be universally worn in North township cities if the differences between boss and journeymen barbers are not settled shortly. Seventy-five Journeymen barbers walked out in Hammond, East Chicago and Indiana Harbor this morning, taking with them their razors and shears. All th6 proprietors of the forty-nine shops were left to take care of the business. A portion of the forty-nine places are one-chair shops operated by journeymen. The barbers, members of Hammond Local 322 Journeymen Barbers International Union, demand an increased scale. The demand was first made six weeks ago. In the meantime Gary barbers and their bosses reached a settlement. The old scale was 14 a week and fifty per cent over $20. The men have asked ?16 and 60 per cent over $22 and a night off. The bosses proposed to give them $16 and 50 per cent over $22 and a night off. W. E. Kain, president of the barber's union, stated this forenoon that the men propose to conduct themselves in a gentlemanly manner and are open to argument. Sam Walker is chairman of the boss barbers. The boss barbers put into effect the first of this month a new scale of prices which included a five cent raise for both haircuts anr shaves and claim that the journeymen are able to make much more money under this increase. The barber shops now charge seventy-five cents for each razor honed which makes shaving at home more expensive, but it is an easy matter to hone a razor yourself. Five Shops Sign Up. At noon three shops in East Chicago and two in Hammond had signed up, the president of the barbers' union stated. Two of the loss barbers in East Chicago who had signed up( were Jerry Bujwitt. Magoun avenue, and George Weiland, Forsythe, avenue. -fvie name of the third had not been reported to headquarters. W. L. Logga. 8 W State street, and John Loub, 304 State street, were the bos barbers in Hammond who signed up. They agreed to pay $16 a week, 60 per cent over $22 and permit their employes to quit work at six o'clock Monday evenings

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SO SAYS THE United Press Cablegram. BERNE, SWITZ., July 10. Peace without annexation Is not acceptable to Germany. Oermanly can win if she holds oat. Chancellor Von Bethman Hollweg so declared In a speech before the main committee of the Reichstag, according to quotations today in the Berlin Xiokal Anzeiger. "X consider it my duty to remain an chancellor for the protection of the fatherland," Hollweg solemnly declared. 'Teaco without annexation is not acceptable peace to Germany. I cannot declare our terms. Germany can win If he holds out." The chancellors appearance before the main committee was called fcr by demands of the clerical s that he outline in more detail exactly how the German government stood on the socialist platform of no annexation and no indemnities. The XiOkal Anzeiger did not specify how the imperial chancellor's speech was received. MURDERED Policeman Spradly Stabbed at Steel . Plant While Guarding Bridge. (BULLETIN.) ' Pnrther Information gained by the Gary police, interrogation of witnesses, investigation by the coroner's office, brought out the following developments in the death of Special Policeman Spardley, who was murdered late yesterday Inside the Gary steel plant: 1. Spardley did not know that he was stabbed until his attention was called to it a minute later. 2 Spardley had run about 50 feet chasing his assassin and he then paused and drew the knife ffom his body. 3. After drawing the knife from his own bedy the policeman slash edcd his assassin wih It. 4. Spardley then fell to the ground and died. 5. A post-mortem examination by the physician of the coroner, Sr. Yarrlngton, showed that the knife had pierced the left ventricle of Spardley's heart. William Carl Spradley, 29 years old. a special policeman guarding an important bridge within the Gary steel plant near the coke ovens and benzol explosives factory was assassinated late yesterday afternoon by a man, presumably a steel corporation employe. The as sassin drove a knife into Spradley's body after the latter had fought with Continued on page eigbt.) HAVE NARROW ; DEATH ESCAPE A man and woman and a five-year old girl narrowly escaped death Monday afternoon at the Columbia avenue Crossing of the Michigan Central railway when a fast moving train hit the auto in which they were riding, throwing them out and scattering the demolished c; along the tracks. Nicola Marnea was driving. His daughter Anna, five years old. and yj friend, Sylia Bujacka, all of East Hafmond, were the occupants. Marnea is proprietor of a restaurant at 71 Morton aenue. Marnea was cut about the left leg and body and face. His daughter was severely lacerated about the face, left knee badly bruised and two teeth were knocked out. Miss Bujacke was cut on the forehead and left hand. The victims were rushed to St. Margaret's hospital where Dr. Chid law attended them. The accident occurred about 5 o'clock. It is not known if the driver was at fault or whether the crossing watchman was in error. Every can of food put up this summer helps make food shortage next winter impossible

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A "flame-throwing" attack. The latest and one of the most diabolical modes of warfare to be introduced was originated by the Germans. It is called the "flammenwerfer" or "flame-thrower," and instead of spreading gas it actually throws flames. Photograph shows French troops making a rushing attack with flame-throwers. The air is filled with smoke and flames deadly to the foe. This new destroyer of life looks somewhat like a fire extinguisher and is hung on the back of the soldier while an extension tnat is held .in the hands throws the flames.

EXTRA (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, July 10. The food control bill will be voted on in the senate not later than Saturday, July 21, at 2:30 p. m.. This decision was reached by unanimous consent of the senate late today. (By United Press.) VALPARAISO, IND., July 10. Seventy college students were made homeless today when fire destroyed a rooming ball, causing a loss of 940,000. The students saved most, of their belongings. (Br United Press Cablegram.) BERLIN, via London, July 10. Withdrawal of the Tuetonlc line to behind the lower course of the river Lukovlca was announced in today's official statement. LOOK FOR INTERNAL EXPLOSION (By United Press.) WASHINGTON. July 10. Officials here regard Germany's present unrest, as portent of a later internal explosion. The German people will .stand behind the Kaiser for the time being they believe but an eruption will draw nearer as military pressure increases. Russia's offensive was a blow to Germany. The entrance of the United States made German leaders pause. As for new peace terms the attitude of the United States is as ithas been: "No peace until the seas are safe and Germany so crushed as to make her impotent for further frightfulness." WHITING MAN RUNS DOWNTWO GIRLS (Special to Thb Times.) WHITING. IND.. July 10.4-Hayman Richter, a baker who resides at 8439 Buffalo avenue. South Chicago, was placed under $500 bond last night when he in an accident knocked down two girls. The accident happened at Fischrupp and New York avenue at 7:45 p. m., last night when Richteria his au truck knocked down Frances ModrockJ 518 Fred street, and Rose Spillar, t2i 121st street, who were crossing rfe Street at ithis juncture. The' girls were not seriously injured. His trial will be held tonight. CO. F INTO SERVICE ON AUGUST 5 Company F of Gary, will go into active federal service on August 5. The company's training camp will be at Annislon, Ala. In the meantime Captain Umpleby is conducting tri-weekly drills for his 157 men. Make It The Last War.

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WHAT WILL ,-The urgency of speeding up the production of the work rooms at the Red Cross in the Hammond building may be unknown to the patriotic . women in Hammond. That there is an immediate need of every women possible to spend from one to three hours, at least, each week, may be seen from the appeal that our allies have made to the American Red Cross headquarters at Washington for: 350,000 bath robes 100,000 pairs bed socks 700.000 handkerchiefs 650.000 hospital bed shirts 450,000 suits pajamas 300,000 shoulder wraps ' SOO. 000 pairs socks 250,000 pairs ward slippers. That Red Cross headquarters urges the local chapter to forward all hospital supplies on hand and to rush production in the work-rooms means that greater interest must be aroused among Hammond women. There has been splendid work done by a comparatively few regular workers but mere must help if we are to uphold our reputation for patriotism, widely known by reason of the splendid enlistment rrom this city and Latest bulletins BT WILLf AM G. SHEPHERD. (By United Press Cablegram.) PETROGRAD, nly 10. Gen. Bruslloff is again flanking the Teutonic army and closing in on Lemberg. Dispatches from the front today detailed steady advance under Gen. Kormiloff with Halicz, key city to the Galician stronghold, ail but cat off. Austrian prisoners are pouring back from the Russian lines in an endless stream and the blows struck by the Bussian Infantry and artillery have been so shattering that Bussian cavalry has been called into action. Gen. Brulsloff took Lemberg in 1914 by identical tactics. Petrograd is Jubilant. (By United Press Cablegram.) PARIS, July 10. The Caledonian, 4,140 tons, was sunk in the Mediterranean, June 30, with a loss of 51 lives, according to an official announcement today. (By United Press Cablegram.) AMSTERDAM, July 10 -Unconfirmed reports reached here today that the kaiser has decided to accept the resignation of Foreign Secretary Zimmerman and Vice Chancellor Helfferlch. Zimmerman has long been under fire in Germany, particularly since his bungling of the Mexican-Japanese plot against the United States. At one time it was re ported he was to be replaced by Count Ton Bemsorff. Vice Chancellor Helfferlch has been charged with his chief. Von Bethman Hollweg as being responsible for many conditions in Germany. He is in control of Internal aCairs and con. sequently draws the blame for graft in food control and rationing. (By United Press Cablegram.) LONDON, July 10. Two German aeroplanes were destroyed by the British

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YOD DO ABOUT IT? the magnificent response to the war bond and Red Cross appeals, as well as the high quality of work sent out. Money alone is not sufficient personal sacrifice of time is as important. It is true that the Hammond chapter has thus far turned out more hospital supplies than other surrounding chapters, but this fact has created a sense of rivalry, and Hammond women; will wish to keep the honor of being in the van guard. During the past month Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and Miss Helen Woodrow Bones has made four dozen pairs of pajamas, an equal number of sheets and pillow cases these to be distributed , among Red Cross societies in England, France, Italy and Canada. Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall, wife of the ice president, has organized the wives of senators to meet one day each week and sew for the Red Cross. Red Cross officials say that the enormous quantities of hospital supplies made by the American women working in Red Cross chapters, have all been sent abroad, and that there must be an immediate new production to meet the urgent need at the front. armed trawler Iceland, off Lowestoft, an admiralty announcement asserted today. Pour of the German fliers were taken prisoners. (By United Press Cablegram.) ONDON, July 10. British troops have again advanced in the Messlnee.Wytschaste section. General Haig reported today. "Bast of Costaverne we advanced our lines slightly," hisreport stated. "South of the Tpres-Comines canal we mde a successful raid and in the course of the operations took some prisoners." (By United Press Cablegram) BUENOS AIRES, July 10 Pending official word from Washington as to the exact restriction in President Wilson's export license plan and the way in which it will be enforced, both Argentine officials and newspapers today were withholding all comments. (By United Press.) LEADVILLE, COLO., July 10. Two thousand three hundred minejrs, representing the working force of more than 100 mines in the Lead vi lie district, will strike Saturday morning unless their demands for Increased wages are. granted. (By United Press Cablegram.) LONDON, July 10. Admission that the Russians have smashed through the German front near Stanislau was made ! in a Berlin dispatch received at Amster. dam today. (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, July 10. The United States will sift out and exempt from fighting service laborers vitally needed in feeding, clothing, supplying and equipping the army. Lest this nation make the mistake England did at the outset, the government will free such men and see to it that they keep up their work. To this end a corps of experts today began a list of industry itlvities essential as backstops of the armies in the field. Prom official sources it is learned the list probably will name f armers, as

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11 U, S Federal Inspectors On Trail of Other Secret Agents, Other Arrests are Expected, (BULLETIN.) Under the direction of David S. Groh, special investigator sent out from tne office of government representative Clabaugn of Chicago, search was made of the bouse owned by Karl Kaufman, the suspected German spy of Indiana Harbor. Concealed in the basement -were found complete working drawings of almost the entire plant of the Inland Steel Co. Correspondent with the German consulate at Cincinnati was also uncovered. This correspondence is now being translated into English at Mr. Clabaugfa's office. Mr. Groh said that this capture constituted the best catch yet made in this district and that the East Chicago police force deserved the highest com. mendation for its sagacity and efficient work. The first man arrested as a Gorr.i.in spy in the Calumet region against wluri real, substantial evidence has teen .' taincd. was ricked up by Sergeant Solomon and Detective Gould of the Erf?t Chicago police department at 12 o'cloc'c last Saturday night. Publicity was hc-M up by The Times at the request of th ? U. S. department of justice inspectors. He gives his name as Carl Kauf::i: :. and his age as 38 years. The arr;.-t took place at 4727 Melville avenue. HE HAS TRAVELED SOME. In his possession was a full set vi drafting instruments, a detailed cross section of the Harbison Walker Refractories Co. and many postoffice receipts showing a voluminous correspondence with parties in Germany. letters wore also found that show a wide knowledge of this country. He has been in Gary, in Toungstown, in New Duluth, Wis., i.i Pittsburgh, in Mellin, Wis., and elsewhere. Ono drawing indicates some rrocJ with which local men who have thus far (Continued , on page eiisht.) general class, miners, men engaged in shipbuilding, munition workers of all classes, and every branch of Industry that aids directly or indirectly in mbaintainin the military force. (By United Press.) NEW YORK, July 10. The unfilled tonnage of the United States Steel Cor. poratlon as announced today shows a docrease of 503,304 tons. On June 3, the unfilled orders totaled 11,333,287 tons, as against 11,886,591 tons on May 30; 12,183,583 tons April 30, and ,9,640,453 tons on June 30, 1916. (By United Press Cablegram.) PETROGRAD, July 10. More than 1,? OOO additional prisoners, several more villages, three large guns and a number of smaller field pieces, were officially reparted captured today in Gen. Kormiloff's continued drive toward Lemberg, from the north. (By United Press.) SAW rRAHCISCO, July 10. rive persona were killed in a fire here which shortly before midnight destroyed a big rooming house. (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, July 10. With Peking surrounded by republican troops the emperor has retired to the forbidden city, and the new president, Shuan, has been confined at Kan King, according to state department advises today. ONE INJURED AT CROWN POINT (Special to The Times.) CROWN POINT, IN'D., July 10. A very serious automobile accident occurred on Sunday morning when Harold Bisselberg of Winfield was coming to Crown Point to meet the 9 o'clock street car, his automobile collided with - ono coming in the opposite direction,, completely demolishing the Bissberg car. and throwing him out and severely injuring him.. His head was cut open and he was internally injured. He was taken to hlrf home and his injuries attended to and at this time is resting easily. RECRUITING SERGT. MADE OFFICER It's no longer Sergt. Harry Burgman of the Gary recruiting office of the regular army. Testerday when the Sergeant opened his mail he found a commission for him as second lieutenant in the regular army. Lieut. Burgman was ordered to proced to Fort Wayne at once and he cx-i pects to go to France at an early date. In the army 16 years Lieut. Burgman is now 37 years old. Many other enlisted men have been commissioned as the result of their excellent work In recruiting. .

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