Hammond Times, Volume 7, Number 41, Hammond, Lake County, 12 October 1918 — Page 1

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Gmferenca at Capital Results In Determination to Use Hewspapsrs Mostly. Ttmei Erp.;u'. ) At St-.te Capital. 1 INIUANAFVLlf. IND. Oct. 12. The j Republican state committee lias decided) to abandon plans5 for a speaking: cam- j i-.iitrii in lnd'&na before tiic election in' ? r .;. ;L-er. liocause of the serious situ- . r.w-.i resulting- from the influenza epi-; i'-:n;c. it is not believed that the ban on i r:b'nc meetings will be lifted before; ..cnbcr 1 end probably not then. j P.at'ier than make; p'.ans for a speak-j it-s casr.raipn and thf n have it fall; through it v.-as de -ided to eliminate the rcukinjr ar.d depend entirety on or-, canizaiion work, personal work, news-) paper aci vertising and dii ect-by-mail ap-j peals. j all orr::iiL5 airsT. Members of tue stale, executive and I pdvisory committees participated in th?j conference v.ith E. M. Wasmutli. state j chairman, and L. W. Henley, secretary.! Reports of a successful Republican; registration were made from all parts) of the state. Many of the counties were) reported to have registered in the neigh- j borhood of 100 per cent. J It had been planned to bring a mini-i ber of prominent r'n to Indiana for the; speaking: campaign but lias will not be! done now. j TAOGAET OH TEE JOB. nt puiu.aii3 i - . o Varn that Thomas Taggart. Crawford Fairbanks and Joseph E. Bell arc still ; on speaking terms. They met late Fri-j day at the old trysting place the Deni- , son hotel. "Yes. I've come up to help 'em out a little." said Mr. Taggart modestly when, asked w hat his mission w as. A hurryup call, it is understood, has been issued; for Mr. Taggart. Mr. Fairbanks seems j to be taken more interest than usual in j the political situation ar.d Mr. lieil is1 Quite active in Marion county's politics, j YARN) WENT OUT i m eot evidence! j Gary Man Didn't Have It the First Time, But He j Cinched it the Second. Tanko Saponya and Xick Checkan of j l.'CS Pennsylvania street. Gary, vcre; t'.tday taken to the federal jail at Indi-,' nnapolis to await the action of the next' jtrand jury. They w ere caught by the i Hammond police with eight gallons of) whiskey; fined $130 each in the Ham-! nond city court and after they had paid j their fines, taken in charge by Special. Agent Green. j Just a week ago Saponya was arrested) by the Gary police for bringing: in whis-j key with Frank Ragich. but for lack of j evidence the hearing was continued be-1 fore U. S. Commissioner Surprise to Oc-1 tober 14th. Now that Saponya has sup-1 plied the necessary evidence, however.; by bringing in another load, he was) again brought before the commissioner I and being unable to furnish bond of, J3.000 was taken to Indianapolis by: Deputy U. S. Marshal Whicker, along; v.ith Checkan. who was also unable toj give bond for $1,000. LIBERTY DAY CELEBRATION AT GARY OFF There will be no Liberty Day celebration at Gary this evening. By order of the state board of health it was called off on account of the influenza epidemic. " NOTICE TO THE PITBI.IC. WHEREAS, in order to supply the ; absent soldier voters of Lake County with the proper county and township ballots to be voted on November 5th, it becomes necessary to have the official ballots printed before tho allcted statutory time, and in order not to deprive the absent voter of his franchise the Board of Election Commissioners of Lake County together with the County Chairman of the two dominant parties have agreed to not accept petitions for places on the official tickets later than 12 o'clock noon Monday, October 14th. Dated at Crown Point, Indiana, this Hth day of October. 191S. BOARD OF ELECTION' COMMISSIONERS. LAKE COUNTY. IND. 10-12-1 Buy It Like a Man !

Testament of Dead Hero Comes Back to Mother "Y" Worker Picks Up Harold Goodrich's Testament on Battlefield not Knowing Its Owner Was Killed at Belleau Wood.

The many friends of Harold Goodrich of Crown Point and East Chicago, who lost his life in the battle of Belleau i - f P If--.? - . ,J LT ' . HASOL9 GOODRICH. Wood last July, -will read the following b-tter with much interest. The letter was received by the mother. Mrs. Caroline Goodrich, the last week of Sfpumber and the testament mentioned YOU HAVE FLU IF You have general pair.s in the head, back of the eyes, in limbs, and joints: You fee! weak, chilly and feverish, and "srippy"; You cough, sneeze, and your eyes get led. You are hoarse; You are constipated or suffering from diarrhoea; Your stomach Is upset and you vomit; Your pulse does not increase in proportion to the fever. IF YOU GET THE FLU Go home. Go to bed. Call a physician. Drink plenty of water, preferably hot water. Drop a few drops of argyrol or similar solution into nostrils about twice a day. Sleep in warm, well ventilated room. Keep away from others. Keep away from work. Don't worry. HOW TO PREVENT THE FLU: Avoid needless crowding. Smother your cough and sneeze. Remember the three C's a clean mouth, clean skin and clean clothes. Open the windows always at home at nig-ht; at work when practicable. Choose and chew your food well. Your fate may be in your own hands wash your hands before eating. Drink a glass or two of water on getting up. Don't ure a napkin, towel, spoon fork, glas3, or cup which has been used by another and not washed. Avoid tight clothes, tight shoes, tisht gloves. Breathe pure air and breathe deeply through your nose. CjmTT'R'RdPT'J : lsJ J. J JFIGHTING BY ' THE HUNS United Press Cablegram. WITH THE AMERICAN FIRST ARMY, Oct. 12, Noon. The most stubborn fighting is under way along the Aire river at Grandpre and St. Juvin where the Germans are counter attacking in great force. To the east the Americans are making progress. The Germans are putting up a strong machine gun resistence from the Bois-de-Foret. The enemy in his desperate struggle to hold back the Americans has thrown in their dlvlilons into the fighting without any regard whatever to or der and few of them can ba ldtfntlfled.

is row in her possession. When the mother gave her boys the testaments she begged them to always carry them, thinking that they might perhaps be the means of saving their lives. In a late letter, after the death of Harold, his brother Clarence wrote the mother that she should not grieve as KarulJ died at once -without knowledge of suffering or pain, lie also said "but it was a hard day for me." The boys were tight i tig- side by side at the time one v as taken and the other had to "carry on." But the fierceness of the simple is shown by tho condition of the lost testament, which had the covers torn from it and tho last page of Revalatior.s. It was covered with mold when discovered, but tho address was still intacf. The young soldiers are nephews of Mrs. F. W. Clinton of th's place, and it is through her courtesy that the letter is published: Xew York. Sept. 25, 13 IS. Mrs. Caroline Goodrich, Crown Foint. Inl. Dear Mrs. Goodrich: I have recently returned to America from France, where I was engaged in T. M. C. A. work. A few days before I sailed for home I visited Felleau Wood, one of th famous battlefields where our

boys did such fir.e work. In the edge of ihe wood I picked up a testament v.hi-h belonged to your boy and am sending it 10 you in this mail. Tf your hoy has been spared you will prize this little memento and if not it .will prove all the more preccious to you. I hope he is alive and well and that it may please the Heavenly Father to have him sent back lo you: but. if not. I am sure you w ill be one of those brave mothers who proudly gave their best that freedom and good may come to the world. I should be pleased to know if Ihe little book reaches you safely. It was my delight to reach thousands of the boys in France and I might have known your boy. He bears an honored name and I am sure he will carry it with him. Sincerely yours, ISAAC H. MEREDITH, lo; W. 2Cth St.. Xew York. mug u HIT B! CAR Five men in a touring- Buick were hit by a Hammond, Whiting and East Chicago street car yesterday afternoon and as a result one of their number lies at the point of death with fractured skull and the four others -were badly injured. The car contained Franko Sabo, West Pullman, driver; Zigmond Mota, 4007 Cedar street, skull fractured; . John Kraznyak, 3733 Cedar street; Dan Slcha, 4007 Cedar street, and John Kronak, Deo-dar street. They were driving- east on 148th street and were said to be running at a high rate of speed. They drove directly in front of the north bound street car. The men are said to have been under the influence of liquor. In a pocket of the car was found a bottle of coloringmaterialy which is being used in this section to color alcohol and water to give it the appearance of whiskey. The rails were slippery and the automobile was carried along about thirty feet from the spot where it was hit. The auto engine was not damaged but the side of it was badly wrecked. FLU ON DECLINE IN CAMPS. By United Press. 1 WASHINGTON. Oct. 2. The epidemic of Spanish influenza appeared to be slightly on the decline in army camps, according to a report issued by the office of the surgeon general. Twelve thousand and twenty-four new cases were reported in the last 2 4 hours, a decrease of 237 cases over the preceding day. Cases of pneumonia are slightly on the increase. Eight hundred and ninety-two deaths occurred at the camps during the day, most of them due to pneumonia. Aviation camps, which up to this time have been comparatively free of inf.uenza, are reporting an increasing number of new cases each day. Ieurope views IT WITH SARCASM By 1'nited Press. WASHINGTON". Oct. 12. Probability of the Germans accepting President Wilson's peace terms is viewed with sarcasm by the European neutral press. The Scandinavian press says the crowning of Prince Charles in Fin land is proving that the Germans eith er lack sympathy w ith or understanding of American Ideals. Berne news papers say this move will neutralizo ! any coup the Germans may attempt. The determination of German imperialists to complete their hold on Finland is causing anxiety among other factions, it is indicated. A Tightwad Patriot is the worst thing that was evsr made.

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U. S. A happy, smilinjr lot are these American machine gunners. Their Epirit is -typical of our boys at the Northern Indiana Lad, Single Handed, Forces Major, Three Captains, Six "Loots" and 22 Privates to Goosestep to the Rear. AUBURN, IND., Oct. 12. Corporal Fred Hubbell of this city, who is with the marines in France, captured, single-handed, thirty-two German soldiers on Blanc Mont, north of Somme-Py. He is a brother of Mrs. H. L. McKenney of Auburn. Hubbel's captives included a major, three captains, six lieutenants and twenty-two privates. News of his feat reached Mrs. McKenney yesterday. His mother, Mrs. Mary E. Hubbell, came to Auburn when Fred enlisted in January and has since made her home with her i daughter. HE WAS I.OST AT TIBSX. When members of his company attacked the Huns, Hubbel became lost from his detachment. H accidentally (Continued ont page two.) LIBERTY LOAN OUTLOOK GLOOMY Bt United Press. WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 Liberty Day with celebrations goins on throughout the country is expected to bring the "dragging Fourth liberty Loan drive out of its discouraging stage. President Wilson is putting the punch into the work in New York while Secretary McAdoo will deliver a strong appeal in Chicago tonight. Outlook today continues gloomy. RUSSIA RECOGNIZES CZECHOSLOVAK Br United Prfss. WASHINGTON, Oct. 12. Russia has recognized the Czcho-Slovak as an independent nation allied with Russia in the war'against Germany, cables to the Pru-Cian embassy declared toiay. The recoi,..'ition was extended by the new all-Russian government recently formed at Uffa. The new Russian government, which regards itself as the sole successor of the Kerensky government formed by the constituent assembly and which did regard all the actions of the Bolsheviki as not representing the wealth of Russia, considers Itself at war with the Central Powers. If You Don't Buy a Fourth Liberty Loan Bond Uncle Sam will be mighty inquisitive!

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machine gun crew lunchine on way to j front. These boys are snatching a bite on their way to the front line trenches, where they will face fBr Un-ited Press WASHINGTON', O.ct. 12. As a result ;of President AYi'.on's diplomatic flankj ing move the kaiser is now struggling to I save himself from the peace trap lie ,tried V spring on the allies. Austria iand Turkey are reported to have agreed j to accept the President's fourteen peace ; terms. Germany must now either yield or lose her vassels. experts believe, j Speculation is heightened by the report that the German reply has been handed to the Swiss minister. Prince Max is expected to appear before the lieichstag today to discuss Germany's reply to the President's inquiry. Indications are that "Germany is a crumbling edifice" and that conditions are worse than at any other time In the history of the country. One report bearing out this belief said: "Even the hospitals are no longer revictualed. The alimentary conditions are lamentable. BanJages and the like are lacking. Physicians declare the race is lost and will not be brought back to i's own standard for years. Prof. Bier declares the German people will cry for merry before six months if the allied bombardment of towns continues. The people have suffered too much to succumb to this ceaseless anguish." Austria is hard pressed; people of Hungary are demanding a separate government, and officials look for Emperor Charles to grant this demand in his desperate effort to save his throne. All these conditions are expected to have had their respective parts in influencing the kaiser in his reply to President Wilson. FORT WAYNE FLYER DEAD. Br U'nited Press FOR WORTH. Texas. Oct. 12. Raymond B. Rariden. mechanic of Carruthers Flying Field near here, died last night from injuries received yesterday when he was struck by a propeller. Raiden's horns was at Melroy. Ind., where his body vill be sent for burial. ORDER RAIN COAT PURCHASE Br United Press. XEW TORK, Oct. 12. The following telegram has been sent to every procurement depot quartermaster in the United States, under date of October 12: "You are instructed to continue the purchase of all spot delivery raincoats for soldiers from manufacturers and wholesale stock. Instruct all manufacturers and wholesalers to at once cease delivering any raincoats to their division rade until you can survey their stocks. This order is effective October 12." SHOULD NOT CREDIT REPORTS Br United Press. WASHINGTON, Oct. 12. The state department has no official information that the German note is on the way. Department officials caution that the favorable nature attributed to the reply in some press reports is most likely a part of the German camouflage propagada. No credit should be given

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I front. 1 death. But they are lauehrne and joking as they eat. It's up to us to show the same spirit. SHORTAGE OF IS INFLUENZA S Epidemic Increases and-the Physicians Overtaxed; No Nurses to be Had. The number of influenza cases in Hammond and West Hammond is increasing, the Hammond board of health reported today. In Hammond and West Hammond the shortage of doctors is felt so keenly that it is believed the physicians will have to get together and adopt a set of rules so that the greatest number of patients can be served. The rules would be as follows, it was stated today: No calls from ten o'clock at night until six in the morning unless in extreme emergency. See no patients at the offic except between 2 and 4 in the afternoon and ! make no calls between 2 and A in the afternoon except in extreme emergencies. In case the work continues to be greater than the supply and capacity of doctors it may be necessary to district the city and give each of the seventeen doctors a district to cover. That will save time as well as energy. With Drs. Howat and Bigger leaving in the near future and Drs. Weis and Ostrowski waiting to bo called, Hammond's number of doctors will be cut to thirteen from an original thirty. Dr. Bigger has just received his commission as captain. Rejected last spring he underwent an operation w hich made him eligible and persisted in his efforts to get into service until he was successful. 2,111 FLU CASES III LUKE CO. Dr. Hale of County Board of Health Says Situation Is Not Improved. Wi'Jf more than 2,000 cases of Spanish influenza in Lake county and scores of deaths. Dr. P.. P. Hale of East Chicago, secretary cf the county board of health, today issued a warning to the public to take every precaution to stop the epidemic. The situation is not improved, he stated, and the ban oatheaters, schools, churches, lodges, poolrooms, etc., will not be lifted before midnight October 20. "Days like th4s help the disease along." said the physician. "People should avoid congregating and stay away from public places. Each person should bathe in warm water to keep the pours open, spray the throat and nose and see to their personal hygiene. Don't visit the sick. Keep plenty of fresh air in the house. Stores and street cars should be kept well ventilated as ordered by the board of health," In the south part of the county there are 400 cases of the "Flu." DIFFERENCE OF OPINION ABOUT THE ANSWER Bt United Press AMSTERDAM, Oct. 12 Some German papers assert the reply to President Wilson accedes fully to his demands. Others declare that only far reaching advances are made.

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Thrilling Stories of Troopships Fate When Hearing Destruction With 900 Troops Aboard, Bulletin. Br United Press WASHINGTON, Oct. 12. A report on the sinking of the transport Otranto has been received by the war department. Every effort is being made to speed identification of the missing, the cable said. United Press Cablegram. . LONDON, Oct. 12. Conservative estimates today placed the num ber of soldiers lost when the British steamship Otranto, acting az an ! American transport, was sunk in i collisionwith the Kashmir at 150. ine utranto was dashed to pieces on the rocks of the Scotish coast early Sunday morning after she had been rammed by the Kashmir during a fierce storm. Captain F. S. Heimer, army medical corps unattached of Hamden, NUT., arrive4 - today with 250 survivors. Th - A n A C .rn. vcrw rescuea Dy a isritish destroyer, ho said. The captain In an interview said ths collision occurred at nine o'clock Sunday morning. "A raging storm was in progress when the Kashmir hit us amidship." ho said. "The coolness and calmness of the soldiers wan wonderful. They Jumped to their appointed places awaiting command without panic." He said there were one hundred sick aboard. He believed all were lost. (Continued on pag two!)" NEW YORK HAS B I G PAlRAD E , Br United Press. NEW TORK. Oct. 12. President Wilson. American heroes of French battle fields and heroes of all other nations engaged in whipping Germany, combined today to boost the Liberty Loan in New Tork. They helped by engaging in a great parade down Fifth avenue with the president marching in the middle. The president received a great outburst of cheering. The crowd was given some excitement as tha parade passed the different streets. II. J. Boone. 55, a rrinter. rushed from the east side of 60th avenue, towards the president and was knocked back by a policeman. The crowd started a demonstration but the prisoner was rushed away. r i.. ... i iaiw taiu jio was an -ngllsnman naturalized in this country and j merely wanted to shake hands with the . president. He was not armed. A citizen later picked up a loaded revolve, .SS calibre, near where the scuftle with Boone occured. It was of the regulation pattern carried by New Tork po, licemen and was in a halter. It was believed the weapon may have been dropped by a policeman or detective. Boone disclaimed ownership of the revolver. Boone was held by the police for investigation without any specific charge. FRENCH ENTER VOUZIERS United Press Cablegram. PARIS. Oct. 12. Continuing their progress on the whole Champagne front, French troops this morning entered the town of Vouziers on the west edge of tho Argonne forest, the war office an- ' r.ounced. i The French now hold the general l!n of tho Retourne r'ver and the roads from Pauvres to Vozlers. INTERNAL CRISIS IN HUNGARY? Bt United Press WASHINGTON, Oct. 12. Rumors of an internal crisis in Hungary were verified in entente diplomatic cables received here today. It was indicated that the resignation of Premier Wekerle, offered immediately following a conference with Emperor Charles, will be accepted. It was suggested from Paris that the Hungarian situation probably was responsible for the sudden Austrian decision to announce the federation scheme for the nationalities of the dual monarchy. TWO HUNGARIAN RESIGNATIONS TUnited Press Cablegram. COPENHAGEN, Oct. 12. Both Bare:. Von Hussarek, the Austrian premier, and Dr. Wakerle, the Hungarian premier, have resigned, according to a dispatch received here today.