Hammond Times, Volume 13, Number 38, Hammond, Lake County, 25 July 1918 — Page 1

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State Board of Tax Commissioners Find That Hoosiers Driving Autos Are Not Listing Them for Taxation. . Ar ?-te Capita i.. , . INDIANAPOLIS, IXD, July 2?. The state board cf tax commissioners has Kun actively a campaign to insure t :.;it Hoosiers owning automobiles report tl.crn for taxation. Figures-, just made public by the board show that while a tnr.j of 212.V.0 autos have been licensed V,-.- th2 secretary of state, only 1C3.G12 i-.r.vo been reported for taxation, according to reports from ail the counties. Th; county assessors throughout the state- hereafter will be responsible for the reporting of all autos owned in the county. In case the townfhip assessors f.iu to list the autos. county assessors h.ive been instructed by the board to rerort the township officials to the respective prosecuting attorney, who has jurlsO.;;tion and in case the prosecuting attorney fails to take action in such cases, the county assessor will report facts in such cases to the state board, which will, in turn, report them to the attorney-general, for action against local prosecutors. Not only to automobiles will the ruling apply, but to all classes of property, where such glaring tax dodging as is apparent concerning the autos. is found to exist. The attention of the state beard has been centered on the auto tax dodging situation in Indiana for some time and (Continued on rase six.) CSLUMtT AVENUE SHOULD BE PAVED Blf THE COUNTY I Hammond Aroused Over Delay and Asks Immediate Consi3eraticn. Calumet avenue should be paved by he county thic summer as a war meas ure. Hammond property owners of all sec-: tif r.s of the city agree on the. above deCalumet avenue is the main r.orth and south thoroughfare or orth Township and one of the main thorouprh-f-rc5 cf the county. In its present condition it is impassable to the great and increasing number of motor trucks carrying war materials and motor ru:s3 carrying passengers to munition Ilcr.ta. The. county is preparing roads to the seuth for the trams of government trucks which arc to pa:-s through from the west to the cast. Calumet avenue rhculil be paved from Gosllin street to the Little Calumet river to facilitate the l'-,o c rr.'-nt of these government trucks, l-.r, condition now is beyond description. I .-e protection demands; it bo paved for t co departments are located on the avei.ue and can hardly get over the pavement in its present condition. NOTICE B. P. O. E. Regular monthly meeting tonight S p. rn.. important business to be transacted. Be tiiri to attend. F. J. O ROUItKE, E. It. i Sink a submarine! One certifi cate filled with War Saving Stamps will pay for a depth bomb. HEADS ENGINEERS SERVING AT FRONT 7 t ? sc - -; .t She Major General William C Langfitt Maj. Gen. William C. Langfitt, who has been appointed chief engineer of the American expeditionary forces, held a similar position on the staff of General .Barry, commanding the army of pacification in Cuba in 1006. He was assigned in Washington for several years afterwards.

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PLANS FOR BIG LABORJAY PARADE Lake Co. Federation Has Already Started Work i on Celebration. Flans are very active for a mammoth labor union demonstration to be I had in every city in the country on Labor Pay. Sept. 2. The celebration j on that day will be held under the aus- ; pices of the new Lake County Federaj tion of Labor recently chartered with j th secretary of Mate and is the largest labor organization in the state. : The officers of the new organization : have recently been elected and are as follows: President J". H. Locke, teamster. J East Chicago. j First Vice-President F. II. Detriek, Gary. Second Vi-e-Pre ident J. K . Mears, plumber. Hammond. Third Vice-President- C. F. Forheck. carpenter. East Chicago. Recording Secretary R. E. Keistler, painter, Gary. Financial Secretary T. F. Harle, teams-ter. Hammond, ; Treasurer Ed Knight. East Chicago, j Trustees Elmer Johnson, plumber. !of Gary; George W. Cutt, lather, of Hammond and Oscar Eurch, carpenter. ! Gary. j Sergeant at Arms A. Scott, lather, j Gary. ! It was planned at first that all the unions in the county would work on Labor Day and give the day's work to the Red Cross fund but it being shown that the Red Cross would not be 5n demand for money at that time it was decided to celebrate the day with parades and programs, all of the citie3 of the county participating, and fifty per cent of the proceeds of the day be donated to the war fund that needs it the most. TO NG OLIVER FAILEDJO REPDBT Son of Mlilionaire Plow Manufacturer Not at the Train for Amy Draft. SOUTH EEXD, Ind., July 25 Joseph D, Oliver, Jr.. now of Washington, son of J. D. Oliver, millionaire plow manufacturer in this city, failed to report for eiitrainment for Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville. Ky.. when his contingent left Tuesday. Some time ago Mr. Oliver asked for a transfer to Camp Meade. Md.. and the loeal board in Washington was ordered tj examine him. A number of telegrams uere sent there asking for a report in the case, but no reply had been received by the local board. Mr. Oliver was expected to report for entrainment, as his transfer papers are being held in this city awaiting word of his physical standing"The delay may be due to two reasons," said Dr. II. L. Senscnich. cxaminng physician for the board in the young man's division. "Either Mr. Oliver failtd to report to the Vashin3t0n board or the board did not call him for examination after being ordered to do so. If the Washington board has been negligent then the matter will be called to the attention of the provost rriarshalgcnerai. HMIMOND LOSES ARTSUPEHVISOR Miss Bess Eleanor Foster Goes to Oklahoma City at High Salary. !Sr-i:"AO To Thj WINFIELD. Ia.. July Tiiiit:.-. !5. Miss Bess Eleanor Foster of this city, for five years art supervisor of the Hammond public schools, has resigned that position and accepted the art supervisorship in the Oklahoma City schools at a good increase in salary, with the assurance I of future raises. Miss Foster had the refusal of an art directorship in a nori mal school at $2,000 per annum, which : she declined, preferring public school to normal school work. Miss Foster I expressed regret at leaving the HamJ mond schools, where she considers her experience has been invaluable. She considers the schools there a splendidly organized system. Miss Foster's first supervising experience was in the Cheyenne. Wyoming, schools. She considers the Calumet region one of the finest in tho world. U. S. GETS JAP REPLY. Br United Press WASHINGTON. July 25. The text of Japan's reply to President Wilson's proposal for aid to Russia has been re ceived by this government.

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F. G. BIEOeiCH GIVESJO SOLDIERS Patriotic Hammond Man and Young Son Tickle Troops to Death. F. C. Dietrich, one of Hammond's 100 per cent patriots, who own;, the bakery on Calumet avenue. Hammond, and hi3 youngest son. John, who is .1 Boy Scout, did a very patriotic and thoughtful thing this afternoon and he did it quietly and without intending it to be published. About fifty cf the bip army trucks went through here on their way cast over Calumet avenue, each truck in charge of from two to four soldiers. Mr. Dietrich and hii sou gave each one of the boys a big sack of tobacco and wished them luck. He has one son. Emil. in the army and another boy, Charles, left in the draft this week. If more people were as thoughtful as Mr. Dietrich It would make the long trip of our boys more easy and leave a kinder thought of Hammond .for them to take with them over there. It is these little things that are big things and Hammond has done all too little for troops passing through in comparison with what oth' r cities have done. RECDRD OF FAMILY ECTflEMEH PATRIOTIC Jos. G-etzinger Not a Slacker Has Two Brothers in U. S. Service. It caused Mrs. Getzinger, 14 Plummer avenue, one of the most patriotic war mothers in Hammond, poignant grief to have her third son. Joseph W., taken as a slacker by the police, and the young man, who had lost his discharge card, received a new set of discharge papers from Jefferso.i Barracks today, showing that he had physical disabilities which prevented him from service. He had enlisted, though but IS years old. The police released him. Mrs. Getzinger already has two sons in Uncle Sam's service. Patrick, one of Pershing's gallant cavalrymen in France, has already been wounded in action, but has gone back to fight the fee. Thomas Getzinger. another brother, is at AVest Point military academy, an honor boy and in line tor a commission. One of the last things Patrick wrote from France, said Mrs. Getzinger. was: "Xevcr let a Getzinger be drafted. Their place is to enlist." Mrs. Getzinger has loyally contributed to all war activities and this paper is more than delighted to set this patriotic family right with the people of Hammond. PRESIDENT APPOINTS D. J. LEWIS TBr T'vtTEn Prfs WASHINGTON. July 2. President Wilson today transferred David J. Lewis, commissioner of the tariff commission .to tho postoffice department where he will assist the ' postmaster general in controlling and operating the telephone and telegraph systems of the country. Buy a Thrift Stamp toc'ay.

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Where WILL HOB EAD SOLDIER I Lithuanians of East Chicago are making preparations to show their appreciation of the sacrifice made by Carl J. . Teutoncs, 451S Baring avenue, who lost his life while bravely fighting at the j front in France. j Attorney Paul McCloskey is tack of I this movement and it is probable that a public service will be held in hvnor of i the departed soldier. 1 The name given on the first papers of ; the deceased Is Carl J. Tyunanis and. , inasmuch he had but those first papers, it is evident at once that he might ' have claimed exemption as an alien had ! lie so desire d. ! He was born in Traskmas, Russia, on j January 2. 1S32, and fell before ihe j bullets of the Hun on July 4. 131S. He . entered service from Chicago on the , first call. i His sister is Mrs. Paul Uza. 45 IS Barj ing avenue, this city, who deeply mourns the loss of a well beloved brother. KAISER CALLS BERNE. July 23. A grand council of war. at which all the German sovereigns and military chiefs will be represented, has been called by the kaiser. For the first time since the battle of the Marne began, said a dispatch from a I German source today, German news- . papers are not printing the communlques issued by the French war office. "It Is an error to underestimate the j American infantry and to do so would j only expose the German people to surj prises," the Berliner Tagcblatt was I quoted as saying. ! ALLIES AID j CZECHOSLOVAKS 1 fP.Y United Press. WASHINGTON. July 25. On the eve of expected action in Siberia the allies ire. confronted by demand for recognition from new anti-bolshevik governments springing up in Eussia. It is indicated in diplomatic quarters, howi ever, that the allies will take a course j of officially recognizing no particular ! government, but will work through the people as a whole. That the allies have I already extended aid to the Czecko Slo- ' vaks was learned today, j Large numbers of French officers have ' arrived at Vladivostok and some have taken command of Czeck brigades. France has also extended financial aid j through these officers. A socialistic govi ernment at Vladivostok has asked ; France. England and- America for recognition. France immediately refured I dealing w ith any of the "mushroom i governments." ! President Wilson was closeted with i Acting Secretary of State Polk and Secretary Baker for an hour this morning;TWO AUSTRIAN I TEANSPORTS SUNK I fT'NJTF.rv ''REf" C VPT.F.op j HOME. July 25. Two Austrian transports were sunk In an Italian attack on 1 Cattaro.

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- l5 Mm (T "Nil Et Press Ca3i.sc.ham. PARIS, July 25, 4:05 p. rn. French and American troops are closing in on the important German stragetic base of Fere En Tardenois from two sides. While the allies' artillery and airmen are subjecting the city to a terrific bombardment the infantry is advancing eastward and northward toward the city, slowly overcoming the enemy defense. The capture of Epieds has enabled the French and Americans to penetrate to the center of Fere forest. A strategic enemy mass estimated at twenty divisions (240,000 men) is expected soon to aid in a counter move. With the strength of desperation the Germans succeeded in staying the allied wave last night and this morning but our troops methodically took up the forward movement as soon as the fur of the enemy assault was expended. The heaviest German effort was apparently aimed at the new Franco-British positions beyond Vrigny where a counter attack was launched on a huge scale. U.fiiEn Press Cableciham. WITH THE AMEEICAIT ASMY, Jul7 25, 2:00 p. m. American troops contlatan; taeir advance norm ana conneast of Chateau Thierry are driving: upon Pero Ea Tardenois on an unbroken front cf more than ten miles. Fires are reported ia Fere In Tardenoia and Oulchy le Chateau. Zn addition to the fires caused by allied bombardment the Germans are blowing" up ammunition dumps, evidently in preparation for evacuation. Oulchy le Chateau has been outflanked however. The Americans are encountering violent resistenco in Armentieros on the south band cf tho Ourcq where the Germans have Etronjly fortified the cathedral and adjacent forests. Cur machino gunners and infantry stormed tho village and forest after the artillery had bombarded them. American and French troops also stormed a village in Fere de Forest. Sharp hand to hand fig'hting' continues there. Tho allies advancing' are advancing' in bitter street fighting. Zn the forest Be Eiz, north cf the Marne, the allies are makis? good progress. The southern end of the road from Fere de Tardenois to Jaulgocna is Jammed with German guns and ammunition and supplies being taken to the rc&r. Democratic Com. Meeting. All interested Democrats are urged to attend the meeting at the Jefferson Club r.ooms, Friday, July 26th, 191S, at S:00 p. m. DEMOCRATIC CITY CENTRAL COMMITTEE. 7-25 H. J. GESCHEIDLER, Sec. Sink a submarine! One certificate filled with War Saving Stamps will pay for a depth bomb.

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TOIiY 25, 13X7. Russian gTiards at Taraopol retrett without fighting-. Grmaui laumob another attack oa Craonne. JULY 25, 1916. Australian bold most of Fosleres. Sussia&g make gains ia Oalicia. Jirz,Y 25, 1915. Rnasla&a threaten Sank of von MackanBea's array outside of Warsaw. JULY 25, 1914. Auotria breaks relatio&s with Serbia. BIG CASUALTY LIST NOT IN BY t'NITED PFFSS WASHINGTON. July Co. Sixty-four marine casualties were thus divided: Killed in action. 22; died of wounds. 3; severely wounded. 2S: missing. 3. One hundred and eighty-eight army casualties today include: Killed in action. 32; died of wounds. 6; died of disease. 3; accident and other causes. 3; severely wounded. 123: wounded slightly. 1; wounded degree undetermined. 16, missing in cation. 2; prisoners, 2. ENEMY LINES FORCED BACK fBT I'VITEP PFTtSS WASHINGTON. July 25. Northeast of Jaulgonne American trops have forced the Germans to a depth of one to two mile?. General Fershi-npr reported today under date of July 2 4. "Between the Ourcq and the Marne our troops participated in local combats which resulted in further forcin? back of the enemy lines.1' QT'DTftTTCJ'fcJ'U'OC! ; OijifclU U OJX XjOO OF HUN PLIGHT NOW SEEN ri'N'tTrrt Pkes Cabt man m. WITH THE FRENCH IN THE FIELD. July 23. The Allies continue their pressure against the pocket Into which the Crown Prince's promise of a "peace drive" led thousands of hopeful German soldiers. One point after another is giving away before this pressure. Five hun'drcd and sixteen thousand Germans are now within the salient. Fifteen divisions being; added after the drive started. The seriousness of the German position is increasing1 daily. BRITISH ADVANCE AT ROSIGNOL T United P?5ess Caei.f.c-.ram. PARIS. July 23 Noon. Heavy counter attacking in the region of Dormans, the Germans last night succeeded In occupying the village of Chassins and the wood north of ,Tre!out. but the French retook both shortly afterward. A violent artillery battle was reported south of the Ourcq. TAKE VILLAGE ONLYJFO LOSE IT rI"NITE3 PREW C.m.F,r,RM. LONDON. July 23. British troops advanced their lines slightly south of Rosignol wood in the Hebuterne sector taking; a few prisoners. Field Marshal Haig reported today.

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Allies Have Initiative a! Time When Ins Germans Want it Badly, Bulletin. rt'VTi e Press cBt.r.n am 1 WITH THE AMERICANS IN FRANCE, July 25. Allied airmen report increasing congestion between the German concentration center and their fighting positions. The great part of the movement however is toward the battle front. Allied artillery is continually cutting the lines of communication, damaging railroads and blowing up ammunition dumps. The aviators are co-operating by dropping larg; numbers of bombs. Bulletin-. L'VITFD I-RU3 CiELSGF-AM.j LONDON, July 25. German man-power is now on the down grade, it was learned semiofficially today. The casualties of their storm troops are especially heavy. So far the Germans have used 763,000 men, apparently drawing reserves from every part of the line. United Pkes? Cablegram. PARIS, July 25. German's desperation in ruthlessly sacrificing her man-power and material by throwing in division after division on the Soissons front is due to four reasons. First, the allied smashes around the ring encircling the Germans are giving the allies the initiative at a time which is disrupting the German summer time campaign. Second, Foch is using up Germany's time when it is vitally important to them. Third, the German military so encouraged the German people with the idea of taking Paris that they dare not admit by retreating that their chance is gone. Fourth, the Germans are trying to save vast supplies now in the pocket. FERE EN TARDENOIS IS UNDER FIRE By FRED FERGUS OX Uniteh Press Cablegram WITH THE AMERICANS IN FRANCE, July 25, 9:00 a. m. Fere En Tardenois is under fire from Frnco-American artillery and is being heavily bombed by allied aviators. The bombardment is (Continued on page five.) RAN GERMAN NEWS BUREAU, IS CHARGE . & i' V its-.-' ' Si'" Dr. William Bayard Hale. Federal investigators have named Dr. William Bayard Hale as tho chief editorial writer for the "German Information Service," a proGerman newspaper syndicate which operated in the U. S. the first year of the war. Hale is said to have received $18,000 a year for distriuting the German propaganda to American newspapers.

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