Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 7, Hammond, Lake County, 25 June 1919 — Page 2

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THE TIMES. Tuesday, June 24. 1919.

RAILROAD'S HUGE NEW ICE PLANT

Indiana Harbor Belt to Build Largest Artificial Ice Plant in World. SPECIAL TO THE TIMES BIVER.DALE. June 25. President Piitttrson of tha Federal Ice Co. and George Hannauer. general manager of the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad met with the lUvordala village board and atked permission to tap the water main at 138;h and Halstcd sts. with a eslsinch main to supply water to the new p.rtiftcial Ice plant, the largest In the world. Th company proposes to lay over 4.0f0 feet of main and a feeder from Indiana ava. to the reservoir at the village hall all without any coat to the viKage and pay the full water rate. Mr. Hannauer pointed out the fact that th- villas had not been able to ofTer any Inducement to the new factories to locate here either sewer, water, light, land or streets, and his company was doing ita best to help the community develop and urg-ed the board to grant this request to the ice company if possible. STATE MAY BE ONE IE T Seventh, With Headquarter sat Terre Haue To Be Joined to Sixth. SPECIAL TO THE TIBIS1 TERRE HAUTE. Ind.. June 15. Plans have been made by government authorities at Washington. It it announced in reports received here, for the consolidation of the Sixth and Seventh internal revune districts In Indiana with headquarters at Indianapolis. The change, it i eaid, may take place with the close of the fiscal year on June 39. The arrangement to unite the two districts, which Is of vital interest to business ruen la the state. Is a part of the program of Daniel C. T orer, corn-r-lssionc-ol' Ii.iein.il revenue, to form tuch districts along state lines with the advent of prohibition and the Imposition of new taxes, as outlined by him in an address to internal revenue officers at Cincinnati recently. Terre Haute now is the headquarter of the Seventh district and Indianapolis of the Sixth, T SALE OF T INTERN ATION AL NEWS SERVICll TTASHINGTON. June S5. That In the judgment of the United States senate it is not advisable for the TJ. S. shipping board to sell at this time any of the merchant ships of the government to foreign interests except such as cannot be successfully employed by this country, 'was set forth by a resolution introduced in the senate this afternoon by Senator Flecher, Democrat, of Florida, ranking Democratic member of the senate commerce committee. It was also declared In the measure that "efficient merchant ships of the government should not be sold at all at this time, except such ships as are undesirable for overseas trade and will bring a price approaching their actual cost or more, and then only with a view Cf replacing them with better ships and In order to properly balance the (merchant marine) fleet." Fletcher asked that the measure go over for a day or two as he proposed to express bis opposition to the Hurley plan for the sale of government construct dships to private interests. LONDON BEADY FOR BAYONETS t INTERNATIONAL HEWS SERVICE) LONDON. June 24. The London press comroewilns; today upon Germany s acceptance of the peace treaty and the Germart's intimation that she doea not Intend to fill all Its terms, gives warning that despite the ceremony soon to take place at Versailles, the pe.tte of the world must sti'.l be kept by bayonets.

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CIVIC CLUB AMBITIOUS The Civic Club of Indiana Harbor, directors and other members last night had a lively and enthusiastic meeting. It was proposed to enlarge the club to a J. 009 membership and adopt a new constitution and bylaws. It is proposed to have one of the. most effective organisations In the whole country. Sandusky, Ohio, now has the largest membership in proportion to its population, for the cities of the United States, and it is poingr out to double their present membership. It is believed that Indiana Harbor can do as well as any other city arya here. The Indiana Harbor Civic club invites every home and business interest in Indiana Harbor, to be represented in the club as sn investment and does not want any member in it who ft-els that he Is making a donation to the organization Just by belonging. The club will offer Inducemfcnts that it considers an investment to the home owner, retail merchant, the professional man, the banker. industries, real estate and insurance men and in fact every legimate business in the Harbor. SPEED COP'S BROTHER SUFFERSBAO INJURY Side Car Rider Hits Phone Pole While Making An Adjustment. SPECIAL TO THE TIMES 1 WHITING. Ind . June 25 Roy Parker of South Chicago, had his leg badly Injured by an accident in which he drove his motorcycle into a post at 119th street and Indiana boulevard. The victim had been to Whiting visiting bis brother. Motor Cop Parker, and was on his way borne to go to work. As he drove he was adjusting his motorcycle when the side car hit the post. Tarker was rendered unconscious an for a time it was thought bis leg had been broken. He was taken to the office of Dr. Hoskins where he received treatment and is now recov ering at the home of his brother here. MANY ATTEND SESSION OF MUNICIPALLEAGUE Delegates From Indiana Cities at Ft. Wayne. Hodges Takes Part. FT. WAYNE. Ind., June 25 Delegates from all parts of the state were in attendance at the opening session of the Municipal League of Indiana, here today. The meeting will continue for three days. The opening session was devoted to receiving and registering of delegates. At the session yesterday afternoon, in the council chamber of th city hall. W. Sherman, futshall, mayor of Ft. Wayne, ' J live red the address of wel come to which Willism F. Hodges, mayor of Gary, responded. Charles W. Jawett. mayor of Indianapolis, was scheduled for an address on "post war problems in Indiana cities." Carl B. Fritsche, director of Indiana Boys' Working Reserve, of Indianapolis, was to speak on "Public Employment Service." L. P. Wright, director of the Indiana highways commission, will speak at the session tonight on the connecting link of streets an dhlghway improvement. LAD BITTEN BY A DOG. John Kanakski. 492S Magoun ave.. a twelve-year-old East Chicago lad, was badly bitten on both arms this noon by a dog belonging to Thos. Ganzas. 490S Ufagoun ave. The dog has been impounded to see whether or not it is mad. Don't throw your paper away without reading the want ad pasc

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(INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE tvEW VOUK. June ii The stork market clos.d irregular today. After call money had been quoted at 15 per cent, it dropped to bcffS'a per cent and this made the tone somewhat steadier although trading was irregular at the close. Steel common rose to 106 H and upturns of around one point were made in many of the active Issues. Baldwin yielded to 102 'i. Sinclair fell to 61V,. Cerro de Fesco rose to 59'. General Motors was finally 23l; Southern Pacific, 10s S; United Cigars. 166 ; Corn Products. 78, and Tobacco Products, 10 v,. Total sales of stocks today, 923.200 shares; bonis, 7, 527. 000. Allla Chalmers 41 American Car and Foundry 109 American Locomotive. g4 American Smelting f. 2 American Steel Foundry 4a American Sugar Refining 132 Anaconda 73 Atchison . . 100 '4 Baldwin Locomotive 102 4 Baltimore and Ohio Bethlehem Steel B Canadian Pacific 161 Central Leather 102 4 Chesapeake and Ohio 65 H Chicago and North Western 101 Chicago, Mil. and St. Taul 414 Colorado Fuel 474. Crucible Steel 20 Erie I7v4 General Electric 163'i General Motors 231V Gt. Northern Pr. 974 Illinois Central 95 Lackawanna Steel S1T Lehigh Valley . 5Z Midvala Steel . 61 N". T. Air Brake 11? New Tork Central so Norfolk and Western 107 4 Northern Pacific 9714 Pennsylvania 46t Pressed Steel Car S4 Railway Steel Springs 90 t Readings . 87S Republic Iron and Steel ?9 Southern Pacific 10! Sinclair 61 4 Union Pacific 133 United Cigar Stores . 165 4 U. S. Steel 1064 Westinghouse 5 S j Willys Overland . . S3 CHICAGO XX7S STOCK. HOGS Bulk, $20.0021.00; top. $21.40: heavyweight, !0. 40921. 00; medium weight. J0.O0 21.10; light weight, $20.2521.15; light lights. $1 S.50 ft 21 73 ; heavy parking sows, smooth. $19,751? 20.25: packing sows, rougrh, $19.00 19.61; pigs, $17.251850. CATTLE Choice and prime. $14 50 f? 15. SS; medium and good. $12.25 !? 14 60 ; good and choice. $ 13.25 1? 15.25; common and medium, $10P0?rl3J5: butcher cattle heifers. $7.75-513 25; cows, $7.50 ?r 11.60; bulls. tS.OOfi 11.26; canners and cutters cows and hefeirs. $5 25 9 7. 50; canner steers. $7.75 10 00: veal calves (light and handwelKhti. $16.75915 25; feeder steers. $9.25 9 12.75; stocker steers. H.OO 5 12. "; stocker cows and heifers. $7.50 9 00; stocker calves, $8.25 S 11.75.. CHICAOO CASH OBJLIBf CXOSS. CORN1 No. 2 mixed. $179 4 S 1 80 4: t mixed. $1,774 S 1.764: 6 mixed. $1.70 (pi. 73: 2 white. $l.S0fllS4: 6 white. $1.7091.71: 2 yellow. $1.81 1S2: 3 yellow, $177491T4: 4yellow, $175. OATS o. 2 white, 634 1? 704c; white. 68 g 70 Vic: 4 white. 67 4 3 $ 4 c. CHICAGO FKOSTCTB. BUTTER Creamery extras. 51c; firsts. 48tf60Vic. EGGS Current receipts. 369 3?c; ordinary firsts. 37ti3Sc: firsts. 394 3 49 4c: extras. 42943c. LIVE POULTRY Turkeys. 30c: chickens, 29e; springs. 45950c: rocssters. 174c: geese, 32c: duck. 23CT25c. TOTATOES Ohios. $1.S61.0. FIREMAN IS KILLED. INTERNATIONAL NtWS SERVICE VINCENNE3, Ind.. June 25. Carl Cllliet. fireman of Indianapolis, was crushed about the chest when a passenger train on the Vincenr.es & Indianapolis division of the Pennsylvania railroad went into a ditch near here today. The accident waa caused by a washout' following heavy rains. Giliet waa brought to a local hospital. DE VELERA AT CAPITAL 'INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE! INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.. June 25 Edward De Valera. president of the Irish republic, who arrived in New Tork a few days ago. will speak in Indianapolis July 1. acordin gto word received here today. Hammond

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12000 MOURN AT FERGUS FALLS FUNERAL INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICEJ FERGUS PALLS, Minn.. June 25. This city is burying its dead today and 12.000 persons mourned at the graves of those who were killed in the tornado which swept thi ssectlon Sunday night. Plann for a community funeral service for the victims which were under consideration were abandoned and indlfldual funeral services were held. Klve banks which were spared by the tornado re-opened today and business is gradually being re-established. Recovery of more bodies today brought the kr.own dead to fifty and search of the ruins is still in progress. Governor Burnquist, is was learned today, is considering calling the state calamity board Into session to discuss means of aiding Fergus families to rebuild the damage done by the storm.

PLANE FLIGHT PROMISED NOW INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE LONDON", June 25. Germany having agreed to sign the peace trt-aty, final preparations are now being made for the flight to America of the giant dirigible R-34. It was said at the air ministry today that it is possible the big balloon will leave the British Is!s the first week cf July, her schedule being so arranged, aa to tlx her arrival in the United States on July Fourth. PREMIER HAS RESIGNED INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERV1CI1 AMSTERDAM. June . ib. Dr. Hirsch, premier of Prussia, has announced h resignation and other members of the Prussian cabinet are likely to follow his move, said a Berlain dispatejt today. The Prussian diet is meeting today. DAMAGES ASKED FROM STVRAILWAYS The South Shore and Hammond. Whiting & cast Chicaso electric, railways were made Joint defendants in a damage suit filed by the American Trust & Savings Bank, administrators of the estate of Edward Biedj, filed this morning in the Hammond superior court. Biedz was ktljed January 20th of this year at the corner of Chicago and Forsythe aves. in East Chicago. As a Green Line car was crossing the South Shore tracks at the street intersection the trolley pole of the car left the wire and before the conductor cou'd prevent it flew upward sharply, striking the trolley wire of the South Shore line. The blow snapped the South Shore trolley, causing it to hang down in the path of pedestrians on the west side of Forsythe ave. The complaint says the wire was left unguarded for an hour during which time it was a menace to traffic. Mr. Biedz, walking across the street, came in contact with the wire -Sx was instantly killed. Ha left a wlia and three children who were dependent upon him for Boupport. and for this reason $10,000 are asked. Gillett & Sheerer are attorneys for the plaintiff. Twin City News Notes Office,' 809 Chicago Ave. Pnoae 383. Steatdeaee, 513 Olcot Are. Phone 31& This morning at St. Mary's church In 14th st, there occurred the wedding c-t Miss Margie O'Girr. daughter of a pioneer resident of this city, Andrew O'Girr of Todd and 14th st. The groom is J. P. O'Connor, recently returned from tne Aberdeen proving ground, and an rnploye ' f the Republic Mills. The ceremony uniting the rair was read at a nuptial high mass. Miss O'Girr chose white georgette over white satin for her brr'dal array and wore. a veil of tulle fasnloned cap-like and fastened with a nrea'h cf lilies i'f trn valley. She carr.cd brid.tl ro;-s. Hr bridesmaid was Miss Elsie Steffes, a close associate and rlass graduate cf St. Mary's school of the same year. Miss Steffes was gowned in peach-hued georgette and wore a hat to match and carled pink roses. Attending the groom was his brother, William. A wedding break fast as served following the church service at the home cf the bride to which 'relatives and immediate friends were bid den. The couple departs later in the day to spend trn-ir honeymoon at the Mackinaw Islands and will announce their "at home" upon their return to this city. The ladies of the Swedish Aid of East Chicago will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Arthur Johnston, 1121 Beacon St.. fog- the purpose of transacting business pertaining to the society. This la the meeting postponed from last week. Miss Margaret Canine, a teacher of Home Economics at the Kendalville school and home for her summer vacation, has departed on a trip through the East to Niagara Falls. Boston and other points of interest, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Moloney and their daughter Miss Delia, from Matoon. Ii.. who have been here on a recent visit. Misa Canine is daughter of Supt. of School nd Mrs. E. N. Canine of North Magoun ave. Tbe Marx Pinner Club enjoyed an allday outing at Robertsdale with the members which compose the feminine sex fntertaining their husbands. The club Is progressive and many Interesting an. r.ouncements are expected from time to time. Miss Minnie Bezcna. of Seattle. Washis visiting her brother, Mr. C. H. Bezona it S520 Hemlock st. Miss Louise Stumpf cf Beacon St.. prominent as a member cf the Emanon Clue which is composed of members cf this city. Hammond and Gary, entertained the club last evening in recognition Of her birthday anniversary and games and music with delightful refreshments served in conclusion. Members from Hamond and Gary were in attendance. Miss Stumpf was the recipient of many pretty gifts. Mrs. A. J. Carlson and Miss Mildred Carlson, her daughter, ere leaving the early part of next week for parts in Michigan where Mrs. Carlson will remain the greater part of the summer and Miss Mildred returning here after a few weeks' visit. It Is called to the attention of all members of the Calumet D. A. R- Chapter that all applications for membership now in the hands cf committees of the order cr members that they be placed on file as early as possible owing to the Increase of membership rates which takes effect July Xst. Advice is to forward to registrar.

CAPT. CHIDLAW IS BAGKHOME AGAIN Popular Hammond Physician Rseumes His Practice.

Captain B. W. Chtdlaw returned this morning from New York to his home in Hammond. Captain Chidlaw, ho was one of Hammond's leading physicians, left his practice and entered the medi'.al corps of the axmy. Since the signing of the armletice he has been stationed at Debarkation Hospital No. 3. Greenhut building. New York. His work therj was in the operating rooms where thousands of cases were handled. Captain Ch.dlaw has received his discharge and will at once resume his practice in Hammond. GOOD SHOW AT THE ORPHEUM Without doubt the best act the Hamrr. fcid Orpheum theater ha3 booked this year is 'The Wedding Party" which opened a three-day engagement this afternoon. The play which Is a sparkling musical comedy, would be the only number on the program in many theater, but Manager Micheslstter has thrown in four other acts for good measure. Then there will also be another episode of "The Tiger's Trail", Ruth Roland's thrilling serial. The musical comedy carries a complete line of special scenery and a wagon load of beautfu! coetumes to properly set ofT the heavy of pretty girls who make up the cast. They are a live bunch furnishing plenty of fun and catchy music. HAMMOND SUPERIOR COURTS Two suits have been filed by Attorney George J. Eder for foreclosure of mechanic's liens. One is entitled Frank Porter vs. Fredericka Meister and the other is Jacob Schmueser vs. Windsor C. Olson, et al. Attorney R. E. Green filed two suits on notes. They are Jaul J. Scholz. et al vs. Michael Carbach and Paul J. Schols et al vs. Joe Tumidalski. He also filed a suit to foreclose a mechanic's lien for Gabriel Benedict againrt Matthew Sir.ner, et al. PARISIANS CHEER WILSON f INTERN ATIONAL NEWS SERV1CE1 PARIS. June 24 A huge crowd wildly cheered President Wilson when he visited the Hotel Crillon at S:30 last night to confer with the American commissioners on the scuttling of the German ships. The president's automobile was forced to make Its way Slowly through the Place de la Concorde, which was Jammed with pereens celebrating Germany's acceptance of the peace treaty. President Wilson was f.rst recognised by Amerlran Bed Cross girls and doughboys on motor trucks, who started the demon-

6 Sell-ans Hot water , Sure Relief ELL-A! FOR INDIGESTION NEW PRESIDENTIAL BOOM STARTED INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE) Washington June 2-. Another presidential boom came to hht today. Senator Robert L Owen, of Okla homa, Is the latest favorite son to be honored with a movement to gain f"r' him the democratic nomination in J 1920. Members cf congress were ap-i rra!ed today of th forrp-Hon of j Owen clubs in Oklahoma and support, of democratic members of congress ' from the. southwest was sought. News of the movement In Oklahoma came as a surprise to Senator Owen, who ad mitted that he was nt last pleased 1 with such an expression of confidence. J He said, however, that he had lent! no impetus to th) movement and re- I fused to say whether he would io so. It has been reported in capitol clr- j cles for some time that Senator Owen l.ad presidential ambitions. PRETTY STRICT AT ATLANTIC CITY 'INTERNATIONAL NwS SERVICE 1 ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. June 25. Under new orders iFFUerl by Director P.ossert, of the beach patrol, the police chased from the sands several bathing tea'it:s wh w ere er.Joying a dip minus their stockings. Bossert gave orders that hereafter bathing suits must be higher fore and aft. and every fair bather rr.'ist wear hosiery. CLOUDBURST NEAR MT. VERNON t'NTERNTION!- NEWS SERVICE MOUNT VERNON, Ind.. June 25. Thousands of dollar damage was caused to crops in central and northern Posey PASTIME TODAY FRANCIS FORD IX "The Silent Mystary" Also a two reel comedy, "Jass and Jail Birds." TOMORROW A Big Western Drama THE LAST OUTLAW EE ...BIJOU... TODAY Gladys Brockwell IX "Pitfalls of a Big City" -FRIDAYTHE RED GLOVE Coming JE33 WILLARD la The Challenge o! Chance."

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Dekxe Theatre TODAY THEDA BARA IN " When Men Desire" THURSDAY AND FRIDAY "THE TURN OF THE ROAD The greatest scenic picture that waa ever made. SATURDAY Dorothy Dalton IN "Other Men'a Wives" SUNDAY DOUBLE FEATURE Dorothy Dalton ia "Other Men's Wives" Afternoon only AFTERNOON AND EVENING Wallace Reid "You're Fired" tsisSBftSBSl The Coolest Place la Town. Orpheum theatre "WHERE EVERYBODY GOES." EXTRAFEATURE ATTRACTION Today, Thurs. and Fri The Wedding Party "A Feast of Fun and Frolle.' A Miniature Musical Comedy. A Bevy of Pretty Girls and Special Scenery. PARETTY All In One. VANE & VANE Musical Novelty. EDDIE VINE Songs and Stories. HAWLEY & FAY Comedy, Singing and Dancing. RUTH ROLAND IN "The Tiger's Trail ' Special Feature Sat. and Sun. ON THE LINKS." A Miniature Musical Comedy 10 People. Mostly Girls. New show Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Matinee daily. 2:30. Nights continuous 7 to 11. Sundays continuous 2 to 11.