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HARBOR RIOT

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LOCKED TO FLO Police Squad With Drawn Gun3 Charge Mob; Quell Uprising and Arrest Five. Part of a seeming plot to rid the United States of the Montenegrin committee of France, sent to this country to encourage the enlistment of Servians and Montenegrins, -was frustrated last night at Indiana Harbor by a siuad of police. The chairman of the committee. Milash Ivanovich. an ex-judge of the superior court of Servia, was spcakmg at a meeting held at the Balkan hotel 136th and Beech streets, when a was incited. The speaker and his companions were attacked with chairs, clubs and bottles. Guns were freely drawn and cries of "Kill them! Kill them! were heard among the rioters. SPEAKERS KNOCKED DOWN. Budich placed himself between the committee and the surging mob and drew his gun. A bottle hit him on the back of the head. In the lapse of a few seconds which occurred, the rioters surged forward, knocked down members of the committee and probably would have murdered them had not the officer sent la a shrill call for help. The expected arrival of a squad of police prevented the riot leaders from carrying out their fell designs. At the beginning of the melee, one of the committee escaped through a window and hastened to the police station The following officers were soon on the scene. Turgutis Fakowsk! Zarkovich. Gould. Weinstock and Nauracy. riVB ASS ASKESTED. Five men were arrested. The three leaders, however, who have been following this commission from on d V another making trouble In !" Joliet and Gary, temporarily escaped. Two. however, were later picked up on description through Sergeant Makar of the East Chicago station. He arrested them, an hour after the trouble at Exchange and Forsyth avenues where they were waiting for a street car to ChlHE AO 5XT ASTERS W CHICAGO. This commission has headquarters in Chicago under the direction of the French government and is responding to invitations from cities all over the country to make addresses to Servians and Montenegrins to induce them either to return to Servia and enlist there or enlist with the United States army. In several cities, three men. thought to be in the employ of enemies of this trouble at the meet ings and in Joliet were arrested and fined. These three men have followed the commission insistently and have tried to incite ricts wherever they found men upon whose feelings and emotions they were able to play. It is believed that the invitation to address a meeting at Indiana Harbor was the result of a plot started by these enemies in which they themselves ' -duced certain men at the Harbor t is; sue the invitation. All of the circumstances lead to the conclusion that they intended to put a stop to the work of the commission by inciting a riot in which members cf the commission were to be murdered. PHYSICIANS DRESS WOUNDS. This commission consists of Milash Ivanovich. George Voukmerovich anil Vladimir Lszovich. After the riot, two of these men required the services of a physician to dress their wounds. They were attended by Dr. Emenhiser. The men arrested as being prinlpais in inciting the riot were George Chechavlch and Rada Zarlch who give their j HHrcsses in Chicago. These men will' be held for investigation by Inspector Bragdon of Gary. Five men were arrested as rioters at the meeting. They give their names as Mike Schekich. Deodor street; Tony Malich. Deodor street: John Mlljanich, 3720 Cedar street; Mike Vidakovich. 3715 Cedar street, and Dadovan Pesicu, 3720 Cedar street. HARD WICK BILL TO BE DEFEATED (By X'nited Press.) "WASHINGTON. Sept .13. The Hardwick bill preventing dispatch of drafted troops to France will be rejected if the unanimous recommendation of the senate military committee are followed. The committee scored the measure, fieclarlng it would disorganize the American army, leave the nation powerless and make it the laughing stock of the world. MOSCOW GARRISON PLEDGES FIDELITY (By United Press Cablegram.) MOSCOW, Sept. 12. Complete fidelity to the provisional government was pledged in resolutions by the Moscow garrison meeting in company with civic and labor organizations. The municipal council issued a proclamation calling on all cities in Russia to support Premier 1 Kerensky and the provisional leaders. TO YOUR INTEREST. We make all our own lenses. We make any lens in an hour. S. SILVER, Jeweler and Manufacturing Optician, 17 State St., Hammond, lad.

FRENCH PIERCE THIRD DEFENSE GERMAN LIES

(By United Freis Cablegram.) PARIS, Sept. 13. French troops penetrated the third German defense line In a brilliant raid near St. Soupplet, was reported in today's official statement. The enemy garrison was annihilated. Around Tahure also in the Charapaigne sector, German forces mace a fruitless attack on French positions, losing heavily. The French repulsed two attacks on the right bank of the Muese. REVOLTING Reach Gatschnis, Nineteen Miles From City, and Are Joined by Don Cossacks Kerensky's Troubles Increase. BV WILLIAM G. SHEFHEKD (United Preia Staff Correspondent.) PSTROGRAD. Sept. 12. Progress of General KornilofTs advanie forces were stopped at one point twenty-six miles from the city by a force of a thousand government sharp-shooters. The encircling attempt of the revolters has reached Gatschins. nine teen miles from the city. The Don Cossacks are apparently alligned with Kornlloff. General Kaledin. head of this force, reported the government would do well to accept Kornlloff's ultimatum. Tsarko Selo. where the Czar formerly stopped most of his time in his summer palace, may be the scene of the first biy clash between General KornllcfC's rebels and the provisional government troops. BIG CLASH EXPECTED. Word received here today said the revolting forces were advancing rapidly toward that point twenty miles from the city and that a clash 'was momentarily expected there. Press reports here today asserted that General Klembovsky, the newly named commander-in-chief of Russia's armies, had Joined KornilofT in his revolt. No confirmation was obtainable. Generals Benigne and Valuyeff, southwestern and western front commanders, also were reported as having Joined the revolt'ers. BRAND KOHMLOIT TRAITOR. The workmen's and soldiers' coun cil reported that the Aronstadt garrison had formally placed themselves at the disposal of the body. Legal proceedings have been started against KornilofT to brand him as a traitor. Premier Kerensky at flrst consented to hand over the government and allow General Alexleff to undertake the formation of a new cabinet, but later changed his views, according to a report printed in the newspaper Retch. PLANS TO PUT ROYALIST BACK (By Uclned Press.) LONDON. Sept. 12. General Kornlloff plans to place the head of the Polorouki family on the throne of Russia, according to reports which reached here today. One member of that family. Prince Dolgorouki, is now a voluntary exile with the former czar. He is one of the greatest nobles in Russia and rumor connects him with Kornlloffs alleged designs. . A wireless dispatch received here Jate today from Petrograd said that the Ukrainian parliament (Rada) had formally declared its disapproval of General Kornlloff s counter revolution. Ukrainian has heretofore been largely against the provisional government. It Is the home of the Don Cossacks. BREAD PRICES TO FALL (By United Press.) WASHINGTON. Sept. 12. Bread prices will drop with the promised fall in the cost of flour, sugar and other elements of baking. The fourteen-ounce loaf will sell for less than eight cents, although perhaps not five cents, a high authority in the Hoover food administration promised today. The proposition is now. before the National Master Bakers' association which in response to Hoover's personal appeal is considering voluntarily reduction in bread prices. Tho Red Cross the symbol of a tause -wide as the world and high as Heaven.

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FLYERS COLLIDE

FEET RE SLAIN (By United Pre is.) SANTIAGO. CALIF.. Sept. 12. Edward M. Walsh, Jr.. of Oakland, and Theodore B. Lyman of St. Helena. Calif., privates in the United States signal corps, were killed here today In one of the most sensational aviation accidents in American history. While flying instructions at the Ncrth Island aviation school early today the air planes piloted by the two Men crashed togethed 400 feet above the earth. Both machines burst into flames and fell to the ground. From a blazing mass the men were removed. An investigation hoard was at nee summoned and a probe of the accident began. Judge Barnett Handles Big Docket Today Jack Mc Gee Bound Over to Sa perior Court. The Chicago Feed and Fertiliser company at Hessville was fined $100 and costs In Hammond city court today by Judge Fred Barnett for throwing "bones of dead animals" in a pile near the plant, making, as the popui... r,f irsvUle complained of. "a terrible stench." A crowd cf Hessvlllians appeared in court today. R- K. Williams, superln tendent of the company, failed to show uo until after Judgment had been mnrfA "h will attempt to set aside the penalty, he said. Julius Krusr was the complaining witness. "Its awful. They throw big piles of bones in a heap outside. It smells so rotten we have to keep our windows shut." Krug testified. M'CEE BOUND OVER. Jack McGee, alleged burglar, was bound over to Superior court by Judge Fred Barnett in city court yesterday for breaking Into Nagdeman's clothing store the night of September 7. McGee gained entrance by breaking through the front door. He is charged with stealing three suits of clothes. DROPS FROM SICnT. Clyde Graham, 2338 Washington street, Gary, who a few weeks ago was arrested twice within 48 hours for driving an automobile while drunk, has disappear d. His case was called this morning In Hammond city court. His attorney, Phil Greenwald, brought his wife hefore the court to testify Graham had "dropped from sight" last Wednesday. It Is thought the man Is mentally deranged. WIFE TAKES BLAME. Sam MeGillan. East Hammond, didn't like his downstair roomers. One day he threw a brick at one, John Kuck. It cut John across the chest. John had Sam arrested. Today in city court Sam said he didn't do it- Sam's wife said she did it. but the judge after weighing the evidence believed John's witnesses and fined Sam $15 and costs. Sam's attorney. Sproat. appealed the case to the Superior court. JtDGE HAS Gl ESTS. H. I. Barnett, brother of City Judge Fred Barnett. and a friend, F. W. Gurd of Kenney. 111., were visitors in city court today. After Judge Barnett had disposed of the criminal calendar Captain Hanlon took them; through the Jail, where eleven "car bandits" were resting. Mr. Barnett and Mr. Gurd with their wives are motoring to Ft. Recovery. O. TV0 ARE FINED. Harry Couch. Chicago, paid a fine of J5 and costs today in city court for speeding. Herman Waier. Chicago, was fined $5 and costs for driving a truck over Calumet avenue. Andrew Lozzari was discharged by the court for violating a city ordinance In running by and hitting another machine, that of Clarence Fox. It was shown the accident was unavoidable. Every can of food put up this summer helps make food shortage aejxt winter impossible.

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Queen Victoria of German Birth May Cause Retirement of King Gustave Because of Diplomatic Appointments and Expose. By lOWEIii MXLLXTT (Un-tted Praia staff Correspondent.) LONDON, Sept. 12. A woman's hand today is threatening to push the crown from another royal husband's head. Far reaching internal changes in Sweden which might mean the retirement of King Gustave and Queen Victoria are threatening as a result of the expose of Sweden's duplicity in acting as messenger for Germany, according to Swedish authorities here. The changes that may come will be such thfit it will be possible no longer to doubt that Sweden is purely proSwedish. , Queen Victoria of German birth has within the realm of her influence numbers of the nobility and wealthy senators. From among such men Sweden's Jiplomats have been chosen. It is the diplomatic service which now stands accused in the revelations from Washington. Major Thomas F. Ryan Coming to Lake County to Put Into Operation Sergeant Welch's Idea for Patriotic Order. An "American Alliance' movement Is beingr launched in Lake county. It Is intended to show the world that there is no divided sentiment among the people and that they stand firm In their support of the men who are following the flag to France. The purpose is also to stimulate patriotism and to let the khaki-clad boys know there is a "solid pack behind them." Sergeant wyiiam Welch of Hammond conceived the idea. He communicated his plans to Major Thomas F. Ryan at Fort Wayne, in charge of recruiting in Northern Indiana. Major Ryan made a special trip to Washington and conferred with the heads of the war department. They believed the Idea practical and tomorrow noon at the flrst weekly luncheon of the members' council of the Hammond Chamber of Commerce Major Ryan will tell that body all about It. An organisation is to be perfected In each ward and in the near future a mass meeting will be held for the en tire city. Organizations In Gary. East Chicago and other cities of the county are planned. "I believe Hammond and Lake county to be thoroughly patriotic, but there Is reed of an organization through which It can express its patrlctlsm and let its soldiers and the world know where it stands," said Sergeant Welch today. STATE COUNCIL IRGES ACTION. The State Council of Defense has sent letters to all county councils of defense, urging them to begin Immediately and hold a series of patriotic meetings in each county and each community in the state. It is advised j that patriotic speeches be made every- j where, in order tnat the people mav be fully informed in regard to what America i ul i a mis war and what the war means. The letter, which was sent out yesterday by Vl H. Hsys, chairman or tne State Coun cil of Defense, says in part: "We want again to call your atten tion to the importance of a vigorous speaking campaign to preach practical patriotism in the present crisis. If there has ever been any doubt in any one s mtr.d as to Americas position in this war, what we are fighting foor what our supreme duty is, certainly it has been clarified by the masterful presertation of the situation by wie president in his letter t the Pope: 'American rights have been trampled upon 'n an intolerable manner by the Imperial German government.' "We are fighting for American rights, because our own citizens have been slain and our flag fired upon. And the people of this country will realize the battle is there to be fought on French soil first, and If not settled """"""""iContiuued oa pae live.)

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The distillation of spirits fermented at the last moment is finished and the Hammond Distillery which closed down in compliance with the new food law at eleven o'clock Saturday night is now completely in the hands of repairmen. It may later open to make denatured alcohol and fill government contracts. At any rate. John E. Fitzgerald, president and general manager of the concern, intends that his plant shall be in readiness to do its part for America when Uncle Sam needs its products to promote the war. which may bo very shortly. The Hammond Distillery operated day j and night for sixteen years. Ia that Loot valued at $2,500 was uncovered today in Burnham. Kensington and Pullman and added to the total of $50.000 of merchandise stolen in the past four years by the organized box car thieves. Super-intrigue beat the "car bandit" gang caught In a police round-up Mon day night. The plundering of freight cars of the Erie, Nickel Plate and C. & O. lines for the last four years had baffled detectives and police. Cap. H. M. Gordon, chief of the Nickel Plate rollce, was brought from Ohio last April to take charge of the investigation and to co-operate with the Hammond police. After five months' of continuous search a gang, eleven in number, including a C. & O. detective, was captured and "convicting" evidence is in the hands of authorities. One, Felix Miller, the "East Hammond desperado." said to be a ring-leader, was taken before Judge Fred Barnett in city court today. He is charged with grand larceny. The bail was made at $1,000. Preliminary hearings for the "bandits" will be held September 21. The gang was caught through the cleverness of Captain Gordon. Suspecting Felix filler, he set one of his men August Geppert, on Miller's trail with instructions to "get acquainted." Gep pert played his role well and after gaining Miller's confidence worked with him for several weeks, then made him a prisoner a few night ago when Miller attempted to hold up a saloon, rind More Spoils. Captain Gordon and Martin Quinn of the Michigan Central, whose road has also suffered losses, continued searching for stolen goods last night and succeeded in locating over $2,500 worth in Burnham. Kensington and Pullman. Miller played the part, of the "fence" also, it is thought, selling th stolen goods after helping rob the cfrs. At the station there are piles of recovered goods, suit cases, music boxes, rugs, shirts, foodstuffs, shoes, rubbers. hats, tobacco, bolts of cloth and numerous other articles which were taken in Monday night's round-up. Detective a "Spotter." The C. & O. detective, Joseph Lach, played the part of a "spottr", it is believed. He would pick out the most valupble cars to open and instruct his confederates, according to the police. Alons with other tricks the "bandits

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time it paid to the government $95,000.000 in revenue, enough to build eisht dreadnaughts. all that the U. 3. h-.d in 1914. Fifty-two per cent of its employes own their own homes. Some of them had been with the concern for thirty years, having worked for it in Chicago prior to moving to Hammond. Mr. Fitzgfrald is a director in the First National Bank and a largo stockholder in many prosperous Hammond industries. Including the F. S. Bctz company. Ho is a man of vast importance in the building of the Calumet region and has been identified with the progressing measures in his city since coming to Hammond.

LOADS OF LOOT BOX GAR GIG THEFTS

used small boys for "pawns." They 'would break seals and the boys, whose ages ranged under 13 years, helped rob the cars. Three of the "boy accomplices" are now awaiting hearing in Crown Point juvenile court. The "car bandits" are thought to have been plundering freight cars In this section for the past four or five years. Thousands cf dollars have been lost by different railroads in this vicinity. Gary, East Chicago, Indiana Harbor. Whiting, Burnham, Hammond, and all railroad offices in this vicinity have teen victims of the "expert car thieves." The officers given credit for the capture are Detectives Bunde and Einsele. Chief Austgen, Captains Hanloi and Ttimbach of the Hammond police, and Captain Gordon of the Nickel Plate: Martin Quinn of the Michigan Central: R. Toussant of the Erie; Ambrose, of the Nickel Plate: Barney Dolan, of the Indiana Harbor Belt, and Geyer of the Pennsylvania. "Clears "Mystery" Gordon. "I believe we have captured the gang who have robbed the railroads in the past four years. I wish you would thank the Hammond police through your columr.s for their splendid co-operation in cleaning up this gang of desperate thieves," said Captain Gordon today. WAR HUMOUS UNCONFIRMED (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, Sept. 12. The . war and navy departments declared officially today they have no report confirming statements contained in letters printed in New Tork papers today as to an engagement with a German destroyer as to a battle between sub marines and transport convoys or as to a division of Americans defeating German troops near Lens. The American forces under General Pershing have not gone to tho front and any American fighting around Lens must be of the Foreign Legion, it was explained.

SUBMRI1E CASE OPE!

Hints at .Ultimatum 2nd Break With Germany Over Ruthless Sea War, By United Press Cablegram.) BUENOS AIRES, Sept 12. Handing passports to Count Luxburg, German charge, today, the Argentine government indicated its reopening of the whole submarine controversy with the hint of an ultimatum threatening a break with Germany. Germany is to be asked to redefine her U-boat plans and the Argentine government holds if these are satisfactory Berlin will be permitted to send another min-

1 ister to B cunos Aires. Otherwise s Argentine will withdraw her minr ' ister from Berlin. s.l, Dismissal of the German envoy had been a foregone conclusion since the ?j : United StaUs revealed his correspond- ,'. i once with Berlin, conducted secretly through the Swedish legation. Luxs'l'hurg returned to Beunos Aires this a 3 : morning, had an interview with the J foreign minister and departed fjr the . j : Gorman legation.

G H SUFFERS CDLLILP3E (Ey XTnlted Press.) INDIANAPOLIS. IND., Sspt. 12. The condition of Governor James P. Goodrich, suffering from typhoid fever, took a sudden change for Via worse early today. The executive suffered a nervous collapse which the high fever made his condition extremely serious. TZaZSS STJBEATT, AT STATE CAFITAli. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.. Sept. 12 The condition of Governor Goodrich is worse today. He had another internal hemorrhage this rrorning. The governor suffered a second intestional hemorrhage alons with a nervous breakdown. His temperature was about 103 during the morning. Dr. Charles P. Emerson, Indiana medical school, attended the governor this morning' with other physicians. FIVE ITALIANS IN JJIL FOR BlffliO Five Italians, alleged to have threatened to kill Joe Cimity. 18 Wentworth avenue. West Hammond, an Indiana Harbor Belt section foremar. yesterday afternoon unless he gave them $50. were arraigned in West Hammond city court late today for attempting to extort 'money by threats. According to the story of the police the section foreman was approached by the five men yesterday. They demanded $50. The foreman i said to have offered them $10 but they refused and threatened to "get him" before night unless he gave them the balance. Cimity immediately reported the affair to the police and arrests were made. The Italians are Dominick Fadello. Joe Fucello. Gajdon Moncoo, Rus Borasull and Gor Dardio. They lie on the north side of Chicago. GUN IN ONE HAND, j KNIFE IN OTHER; I ONE MAN KILLED j Because Sophie Albrl called him a pig and Sophie was a friend cf Raman Godkowski. Frank Fielkowskl of Gary killed Godkowski. it is charged. That is the essence of an inquest held today as announced by Coroner Graham, who is conducting a tampalgn against the carrying of concealed weapons In Lake county, which has had twenty-two murders thin year. "The spectacle of a man with a knife in one hand and a gun in the other facing two men with their hands above i their heads on a main street of Gary at 11 o'clock at night is too characteristic," said the coroner. "Roman Godkowski was stabbed in the heart and abdomen at Eighteenth and Delaware street.s in Gary, July 26, and died nine days later of the wounds. He was walking with Walter Mlkllajesk of 1733 Maryland street, when Frank Fielekowskl of Eightenth and Virginia streets, stopped them. FISHING GOOD INWISCONSIN A box of muskellunge, wall-eyed pike and pickerel w: received in Hammond today from Wisconsin where Harry Johnson and P. A. Parry are fishing. The fish were splendid speclments. Underneath the box was a label reading "Milwaukee Fish Market"