Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 160, Hammond, Lake County, 24 December 1920 — Page 1

OW SANTA CLAUS VISITED A BEREA VED FAMILY THE WEATHER "r Friday and Saturday, lair and atlned cold. UNTY TIME; Om street and new stands, 30 par copy. Delivered by carrU in Kaauncnd and. Wan Hammond. Tirwa Cent a VOL. .XIV. NO. 160. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1920. HAMMOND. INDIANA u

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OPPOSED BY TAXPAYERS Effort Hade to Prevent Construction Reported From AH Parts of State ITIMES BUREAU AT STATE CAPITAU! INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.. Dec. 24. From all sections of the state come reports that the taxpayers are making demands to prevent the construction of the millions of dollars worth of highways for which there are now petitions on file with the various county auditors. Members of the General Assembly, who have been giving attention to this vital Question, find that the deman for roads has resulted from competition among the various neighborhoods in the counties to obtain Improved highways that -will benefit them. Before the enactment of the new tax law many of the townships had constructed roads up to their constitutional debt limitation. It was, therefore, impossible for them to construct more highways until some ot the old debt had been paid. With the Increasing of valuations the constitutional limitation ban wa lifted. This is shown by tho flood of road petitions that have been presented to the state board of tax commissioners In the last two years for construction under the three mile gravel road law. But the 1819 session of the assembly opened a new avenue for road construction. The enactment of the county unit road law made each county a new taxing district with the power to go In debt up to 2 per cent of total assessed valuation. Local attorneys and some of the keener minds of the various neighborhoods In the counties, asslsfed by the knowledge of the representatives of constractors and material interests, goon realized that It would not take many county unit roads to absorb all of tho credit of the county. Therefore there was a mad scramble to get petitions filed. The 2 per cent limitation will very soon put an end to county unit road construction even If the legislature doe snot put an end on excessive Indebtedness. But this 2 per cent county unit debt, added to the other debts and revenue needs of the counties, will make taxation a great burden. Vigo county has already used onehalf of Its credit on tho county unit construction. Kosciusko county In one day let contracts for more than so percent of Its borrowing power for county unit roads. Wabash county, which was bonded to the limit for three mile road in 1918, has let contract In excess of 1500.000 since that time because of the greater borrowing power given by the new tax law. Tn addition to this amount the county proposed to build another highway, under the county unit law, at a cost of $440,000. This last petition was denied by the tata board of tax commissioners. Frlor to the time- the tax board denied (Continued on page nve GETS MM IN BAD Indiana Harbor Man Just , Had to Make Money Some Way Mika Lutlnla, 0H Fir street. Indiana Harbor. Is in trouble again. Some tlm mgo Jimmy Trost. Hammond city ourt bailiff visited the Crown Point Jail. He saw Mike's face between the cell bars and asked him what he wn in fori "Moonshine," was Mike's curt reply. Testerday evening when Trost returned to the police station he saw Mike's face once more behind the bars. He put the same question. "Moonshine asraln." explained Mike. Mike was taken into custody by ?dral prohibition enforcement agents wha nthey raided Ms noma yesterday. He had an enormous cvpper still rigged up and was making hootch. Lutinla insists that he had Just started operations and had not been in the business long enough to eran back his first costs. He says he came home from Crown Foint broke and had to make money some way. His first sentence of thirty days with a fine of 1130 was for the same offense. Mike's bond has been fixed at $1,000 and his trial has been set for next Wednesday.

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HE'LL GET THERE JUSTTHE SAME 'INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON. I-c. 4. Santa Clan will have to put aid alrlsjh on wheels, according to the weather burr no. Weather report for Christmas day forecast "Fair and colder" weather over almost the entire I'. S., with very little snow. Snow was predicted for the northern regions of the states, bordering the tirrnt Lakes and In Northern ISew England.

:'DRY XMAS" SAYS -ANTI-SALOON HEAD Says That Chicago Police Chief Should Be Removed From Office INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE! WASHINGTON' Dec. 24 This Christmas will be more arid than last Christmas. Wayne B. "Wheeler, general consel of the anti-Saloon league predicted today by way of holiday greetings. Industrious drinkers and wastful revenue agents have greatly reduced the supply of "wet goods," Wheeler said, and the disasters resulting from the consumption of wood alcohol have "taught the public to be wary of bootleggers." He admitted there has bp a lot of home brewing going on as a part of the program of preparedness, but he said: "It's chifiy beer that's being made and all this home brew stuff is slop. No one has th courage to drink much of It." The "dry" leader took occasion to pay his respects to Chief of Police Fitzmorris, of Chicago, who gave the Christmas cheer to the Chicago public in the way of a message announcing that anyone might carry "something on the hip" with impunity as the pol lice were too busy catching bandits to bother with Volstead law -lolators. "Any officer of the law who tells the public to violate the laws should be removed from office." said Wheeler. On departing tho reporter said: "A merry Christmas and a wet one, air. Wheeler-." With a grin. Mr. Wheeler retorted: "A merry Christmas and a dry one." IN ST. LOUIS f INTERNATtCNAL NEWS SERVlCEl ST. LOUIS, MO., Dec. 24 John Arand, a saloonkeeper, was shot and killed In the second daylight hold-up within a few hours here today. Arant was killed his place of business at 126 North Main St., by one of two youthful bandits who entered the place and ordered a drink. As he was preparing the drink Arant was ordered to "hold 'em up." A moment later on of the bandits fired, evidently pulling the trigger accidantly. Tho bandits escaped without securing any money. Patrolman Lawrence W, Kxewet. who last night was wounded in a fight with one of two bandits in a dry goods tore at 22 45 Cass &v., In which the bandit, identified as John Foley, was killed by the policeman, was reported today in a critical condition. WORD FROM OTTO DUELKE Otto H. Duelke. former city treas urer of Hammond, who i now at Inglewood, Cal.. writes The Times and extends his Christmas greetings to the many friends of the family in Hammond. "At present my wife's health - as my own Is Improving wonderfully." he says, "and we expect that this wonderful climate will eventually give us back our health. We have met quite a number of old Hammondltes, who are living here and they all seem to enjoy being here and not having to wade through enow and slush." BIG BLAZE AT J3ALVESTON ituTcDiiiTinuii Mruc ravirrt OALVESTOX, TEX.. Dec. 2 4 Spontaneous combustion is believed today to be the cause of the fourth spectacular water front fire here within the year which resulted In the death of three persons, serious injury to two others and damage to property to the extent of $400,000. The dead were identified as Jack F. Aldrlch, seaman: Glucomo "Vlljion. a visitor on the National Oil Co. Tank barge Bollkow, on which the explosion that caused the firl occurred and a Mexican fireman. The barge was discharging 20,000 barrels of crude oil at tho time of the explosion late Thursday. The steamers Hastnai, El Occidente and Sschelberge were all damaged by the fire, which was brought under control st midnight. STEAL CHRISTMAS EVE PAYROLL ST. LOUIS, Mo.. Dec. 24 Two youthful bandits held up a messenger for the X. O. Nelson Mfg. company and escaped with $4. SCO. the Christmas eve payrool of the concern, today.

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Truck Skids. Girl Hurt, May Die Slippery streets are blamed for a collision last evening between a truck owned by Roy'ciark, driven by J. W. Kllinger, and a Ford car owned by A. R. Arsbcll. of 1222 Beacon st., resulting in an injury to Miss Frelda Taros, a clerk in Mr. Clark's office, who was riding on the truck. Kilinger, who is employed by Clark, was driving Miss Taros to the car li' and while approaching the corner of 140th and Hemlock streets met the Ford machine. In attempting to turn the corner, the machines skidded, the Ford car hitting the truck and throwing Miss Taros to the street. The girl was picked up and taken over to the office of Dr. Teegarden, who, after dressing her injuries, had hent her to St. Margaret's hospital. At the hospital it was said that Miss Taros Is probably suffering from a concussion of the brain, besides having a number of lacerations and bruises of the face and body. The damage to the truck is estimated at several hundred dollars, one wheel being torn off, while the mud gards are a total wreck.

PDSTOFFICE ENDS TODAY While Hammond people are enjoying their Christmas holiday tomorrow, there will be little rest for the employe of the postofflce. It will be one of their busiest days. From a rough estimate which could be made today. Otto Rabe, assistant postmaster, expressed the opinion that this year's holiday business was even heavier than in previous' years. A visit to the postofflce today would not convey the impression that the place had done the enormous business which it has in the last week. Today it was comparatively quiet in the lobby. On the work floor it was different. For aevera days during the height of the rush, four windows were used I-ct receiving parcel post shipments and at the same time Mr. Rabe waa in charge of & weighing etatlon In the lobby. B7 this provision the srowd was kept moving steadily and the dis agreeable Jams of former years were avoided. Package were weighed. marked and laid aside until the win dows closed. Then the Job of stick ing stamps commenced. "I have licked more stamps In the last two or three days than I ever did before In all my life," was the state ment of Postmaster John Rohde. who has been working like a nailer among his clerks thla week. The rush was so great that the mechanical "llokers" were too slow and the help went back to the old tongue and aallva method. -Eight to ten xtra men have been working during the rush and every employe has been on his toes through it all. The result is that the outgoing mall has been kept on the go and the office was practically cleaned up this morning. It la a feat which has sel dom been equalled anywhere. Tomorro wtha stamp win' be open until noon, but the carriers and floor men will work all day handl ing the incoming flood of parcels. De liveries will be made all day. WILSON WON'T PARDON DEBS f INTERNATIONAL NEWS SEBV'CEl WASHINGTON, Dec. 24. President Wilson has practically decided not to extend a pardon to Eugene V. Debs, It was announced by Secretary Tumulty today. The president, it Is understood, despite pressure brought to bear, has about reached the conclusion that the present administration cannot extend a pardon to Debs. It is understood that the president is taking the position that a pardon to Debs would be a breach of trut to the men who served in the world war. FIRE LOSS IN PRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD. ILL.. Dec 24 Two hundred persons, many of them children, are homeless after a fire which destroyed a large apartment house here last night. The tennants were sent scurrymg to the street, many In night clothes. It caused an estimated property loss of $350,000. Its origin is unknown. NEGRO PREACHER IS LYNCHED HATTIESBTJRO, Miss.. Dec. 24-The body of a negro preacher named Brown, was found seven miles from here in Lamar county late Wednesday hanging from a tree with six bullet holes In hl bory. Brown was charged with mardering a negro girl some time agro. The lynching Is supposed to have been prpetrated by negroes. HURRY BOYS Our stock of Johnston's & Whitman's candles is going down fast. Better get yours now or you may be disappointed. Xelson's Drug Store. 12-22-8

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NOTICE There will be no issue of THE TIMES on Christmas Day. To its friends and patrons, its most hearty greetings; to all, its Merriest Christmas wishes.

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IT IS In a running revolver fight with two negro bandits in the heart of the south side business district In Gary early last night, police officers had a narrow escape with their lives beforo wounding one of the bold highwaymen. The second bandit escaped. At the Mercy hospital he gave his name as Luther James McMlght and according to Chief of Police ( Forbls this morning It is more than probable that the police will be able to connect McNIght with several daring holdups that have occurred in Gary in the past two weeks. I The holdup occurred shortly alter 7 o'clock. McNIght and his pal walked into the drug store of Hyman Katz, 3t W. 11th avenue and after making a small purchase shoved guns into the face of the cashier and demanded the moneyJn the cash register. In fear of his life the cashier permitted McNight's pal to ransack the cash register while McNIght stood on guard. They secured something like $200 and shortly after they had walked out of the front door, Sergeant Knott and Officer Connelly gave chas-s. Knott and Connelly were on their way to the station in a Ford and noticing a crowd in front of the drug store stopped the car. f They arrived Just In time to see the fleeing form of McNight. For three blocks they gave chase, exchanging shots with the negro. Three blocks away from the scene of the hold-up. McNIght fell seriously wounded. Officer Salxman who also took up the chase had a narrow escape from death when he ran up to the forra'of the bandit, who pulled his gun, leveled it at Salzman's head and pulled the trigger. Thelgun had Jammed and failed to go off. Officer Connelly also had a narrow escape in the same manner. Word was received from the Mercy hospital this morning that McNIght will live. Chief Forbls remarked that be was a bad negro. SAYS LABOR MUST ACCEPT LOIR WAGES INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON. Dec. 24. Labor is as responsible for the high cost of building and the resultant housing shortage as ary other element In the building industry, John Donlln, head of the building trades council of the American Federation of Labor declared today commenting on the statement delivered In the senate by Senator Calder, chairman of the senate committee on reconstruction. "Labor In the building Industry must accept a reduction in wages if the cost of living comes down suff ictently." said Donlln, agreeing with Senator Calder. "There is plenty of evidence that the dealers In building materials began the circles of profiteering. They rhargtd exorbitant prices to the contractors snd the contractors cnarged exorbitant prices to the public and labor demanded comparatively high wages. The high rents that resulted have reacted on labor In the building trades aa on every member of the public so It should not be expected to take the first step to reduce building costs by accepting lojiter wages. The reduction must come from the top. 1 can't say whether labor will accept lower wages If the cost of living falls, but I agree with Senator Calder that It must. "Every element in the building Industry is responsible for the high cost of building and the housing shortage." WAITERS LOSE STRIKE BACK AT WORK ST. LOUIS. Mo., Dec. 24. Union waiters, who have been on a three months strike In St. Louis have voted to return to work, it was stated today at union headquarters1. The decision is regarded as a victory for the employers and the "open shop" policy inaugurated In St. Louis restaurants and dining rooms on Oct. 1. Restau- f rant keepers have declared they will not lay off the non-union help they employed during the strike to make .room for their former employes. SUIT GETS IN COURT Goldie KJIn by her next friend, Stacy Grossman, has filed suit for divorce from Clarence Kline In the Hammond superior court. They were married March 6 and separated December IB. The separation earne when Kline accused his wife of improper relations with other men and knocked her down. She asks to have f.er maiden name, Goldie Grosnman, restored. Bomberger, Peters & Morthland are attorneys for the plaintiff.

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Actress Has Both Legs Broken She Saw Her Legs in Mirror in Store and They Made Her Laugh INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE! CHICAGO, Dec. 24. Legs should not be allowed to interfere with one's career, according to Miss Ruth Gordon, actres. Bowlegs were the bane of Miss Gordon's existence so she had 'em straightened, She is in a hospital today with both legs In plaster casta, not through accident, but because she wanted them broken. "Three years ago." Miss Gordon said, "I was walking down an aisle in a Chicago department store and I saw a pair of legs walking toward me that made me laugh because they wero funny. Then I discovered that the legs were mine. "I wanted to have something dons

right then, but I didn't have time. Then I saw Marilyn Miler's legs In a , show at Atlantic City and that decided me. She's got the straightest legs." So, for beauty's sake. Miss Gordon had a Chicago surgeon break both her legs. She will not be able to walk for at least three months, but she. thinks it will be worth it. In private life Miss Gordon Is Mrs. Gregory Kelly. She was the "Baby talk lady" in Booth Tarklngton's "Seventeen" and recently starred In "Clarece." Her husband Is Gregory Kelly, who was the boy In "Seventeen." COAL OPERATORS REJECT NEW WILKES BARRE, PA., Dec. 24 Union leaders throughout the anthracite field have not taken kindly to the Christmas present from the operators in the form of a rejection of increased demands. They are many radicals in this section which led an insurgent strike and who stated at the timo of the strike's ending that the concluding of it was a mistake. Union leaders fear that the rejection of their demands will give the insurgents new life. The latter claimed, while the Insurgent vacation was cn, that tho operators would never consent to a re-orx-ning of the wage negotiations and stubbornly resisted ef forts of the administration leaders to have the men return to work in ac cordance with the agreement which the miners and operators had signed. The administration leaders are also greatly displeased since they persuaded the men to end their vacation on the basis that tho operators would certainly see tho Justice of their claims and that the act of the president In calling a new conference would be of material assistance in the fight for the increased demands. The rank and file of miners claim that constant work cannot be considered as a remuneration since the companies are as much benefited as the miners by the steady work. LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR FRANK SIKORA E. Chicago Man, Who Killed His Wife Found Guilty at Crown Point SPECIAL TO THE -TIMES) CROWN POINT. Ind., Dec 24 Frank Slkora of East Chicago plead guilty to the charge of murdering his wife Baldwlna Sikora on Sept. 27th at East Chicago In the criminal court on Wednesday. Sikora according to his testimony became enraged and beside himself at the actions of his wife with a boarder In their home, Lawrence Starszewski, who he claims was stealing his wife's affections to the extent that all her attentions were showered on the star boarder. When Sikora came home from work his meals would be cold and his wi;e would be entertaining Starszewskl. He upbraided her for her conduct which she resented, but did not mend her ways. He finally could stand it no longer and went out and bought a gun intending to kill Starszewskl, but instesd killed his' wife. Judge Smith sentenced him to life imprisonment at Michigan City. Andrew Sanbor of Indiana Harbor was Sikora's attorney. FIUME IN DIRE STRAITS LONDON, Dec. 34 There Is only one week's supply of provisions In Flume, according to a Central News dispatch from RoIn today. Gabriele D'Annunsio has expelled a!l strangers from Flume. The Italian troops blockading the city are preventing the shipment of MOONSHINE KILLS DRUMMER f INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVItl JACKSONVILLE. Fla.. Dec. 14. Shortly after buying a drink of whiskey from a negro bell boy In a local hotel Ute last night. Carter W, Johnson, a Chicago salesman, was seiiea with intestinal pains and died an hour later.

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BTTUUETXX INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE) HALIFAX, X. S., Dec. 24 Flames fanned by a ' high wind today levelled six buildings on Granville street in the heart of the financial district, cauntng narly $1,000, 00 damage. . BTXIiUETTIT f INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE! WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 Gov. Harding of - the Federal Reserve Board, is strongly opposed to the proposed diversion of federal reserve profits this year amounting to about $70,000,000 to the extension of additional credits to farmers. Senator McLean, republican, of Connecticut, chairman of tse senato banking and currency committee, announced today. CROWN POINT WOMAN FILES DIVORCE SUIT Mrs. Dell Tuthill Begins Action Today in Hammond Supreme Court Temporary separation from bed and board is asked by Mrs. Dell Tuthill, wifo of William Tuthill, Crown . Point cr.il dealer ' and proprietor of a real estate and building business in Gary, in a suit filed this morning in the Hammond superior court. A ourse of neglect, followed deliberately and purposely by the husband during the last three years, is given as the cause for filing the complaint. They were married October 13, 1896. and have an eighteen-year-old son who Is now living with his mother. Mrs. Tuthill says that three years ago, she became ill and It was necessary for her to submit to several operations. She has been In poor health since then. During this time she alleges her husband haa withheld his sympathy and manifestations of affection. She accuses him of associating with other women while he was neglecting his home ties. With his Crown Point and Gary enterprises and other property which he owns in both cities. Tuthill is said to be worth in excess of $60,000. Mrs. Tuthill asks the court to grant her two years separation from bed and board with the stipulation that she Is to occupy the Crown ' Point ' residence and have custody of the son. She also desires an allowance of $10,000 for her support during tho period. The complaint was filed by Attorneys Crumpacker & Frledrich of Hammond. GARY DIV 0 CE FILED CROWN POINT. Ind.. Dec. 24. Olga D. Economoff is suing her husband Dimitre Economoff of Gary for divorce, the complaint beJhg filed in the circuit court at Crown Point on Wednesday. The Economoffs wre married Sept. 7. 1912, in Sary and lived together till Dec. 13, on Dee. 11 he was guilty of cruel and Inhuman treatment called her vile names and falsely accused her of -wrongful conduct with another man. On this occasion he beat her and threatened to kill her. Economoff is a prominent Gary lawyer and is possessed of quite a large fortune according to his' wife's testimony. There were two children born to this union which the plaintiff asks the custody of. She also asks alimony In the sum of $10,000. The Economoffs live at 604 West 44th avenue, Gary. FIRE FIGHTERS SEE STUBBORN BLAZE Fire did considerable damago last evening to the stock of the Jlttle second hand store at 617-Hohman street. Hammond. The alarm was received at Central station at 8:S5 and more than an hour was required before the stubborn blaie was completely extinguished. The fire Is supposed to have -started frcm an overheated etove which was surrounded by material burned fiercely. The little room Is Jammed full of stoves', furniture and other used house hold goods. Part of the material, consisting mostly of mattresses and bed clothing had to be dragged from the place and drenched. The building, which Is .one of the oldest frame houses on Hohman street, was not seriously damaged by the flames. WILL MEET ON TUESDAY Attorney J. H. Onroy, chairman of the legislative committee, which was appointed recently by the Lake County Bar association to formulate a program of legislation which will be next month, announces that an open meeting will be held at the Gary superior court Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Already attorneys of the county hr.ve submitted a number of proposals and still more are expected to result placed before the general assembly (fom Tuesday evening's meeting.

Col. Riley Hands Mrs. Clyde Spencer of East Chicago Christmas Check

Christmas cheer tday was brought to the home of East Chicago's late fire chief, Clyde A, Spencer, 1008, 144.th St.. when his family waa surprised with a letter of greeting, which enclosed a check for $3, COO. The presentation of the letter containing the gift waa made by Col. Walter J. Riley,, to whom the money was sent by the industries of the city ot East Chicago with request that it go to the family of the gallant fire chief. This gift was tendered in recognition of the valiant services of the late fire chief, who recently lost his life during the performance of his duty. The chiefs death occurred a few hours after he had responded to a fire alarm and It developed that he had died in endeavoriny to save others. BE" WZSSZ.T EIBaLZt) Following the publication in Thb Timbs of the details of the fire chief's heroic sacrifice the story attracted nation-wide attention. and newspapers from coast to coast recorded the event. - When this news came to the attention of the executives of the industries in East Chicago they at once took steps to show their appreciation of the brave deed, and contributions were "sent to Col. Riley's office, with, request that he act as treasurer and make the presentation. ' Col. Riley selected today as the presentation date, and wcn he handod the handsome gift to- the gallant chief's widow, the latter. -was overcome' with emotion. . ZJITTZS Or AP7KCCZATXOK The letter . to Mrs. Spencer and family, accompanying -the gift, ie as. follows: - . ' -v. '. , , ' East Chicago, - Indiana December 2Srd, 1820 My Dear Mrs.- Spencer : Nothing else , this Christmas g-ives me as much pleasure as this -mission I am carrying out for you and your family. In compliance with the request of the industries of the city of East Chicago, whose names are subjoined. I have the privilege of turning over to you .the enclosed check for three thousand and sixty dollars ($3.0600). This sum represents the money sentto my office by tho industries with request that I see to it that it reaches you and your family. When your husband, as chief of our city's Are " department, unhesitatingly risked and gave up his life in behalf of others, that valiant act was not passed unnoticed. Therefore, you will please regard this check as some measure of tribute to your husband's bravery and utmost unselfishness and appreciation of his services as a faithful and capable public official. The industries, which wish to express their appreciation to you and your family and to extend the greetings of the season, are as follows: Nam ' Amount American Steel foundries Co $100.00 Calumet Foundry & Machine Co. 100.0') Champion Rivet Co. 100.01 Cudahy Packing Co. 25.00 General American Tank Car Corporation . .. 100 .00 GrasselU Chemical Oo. 100.00 Graver Corporation' '5.00 Green Engineering Co. B0. 00 Harbison Walker Refr. Co. .. 25.90 Hyman Michaels Co. 100.00 Indiana Box Co. 1C0.0) Inland Steel Co. 100.00 International Lead Refining Co. 25.9 Interstate Iron and Steel Co 15.00 O. F. Jordan Co. . ; . . 100.00 E. B. Unman Co. 50.00 Locomotive Superheater Co. 1,000.0 Metal and Thermit Corp.. 100.00 Republic Iron and Steel Co 100. 0 Sinclair Refining Co. ' 100.00 Steel and Tube Co. of America. 400.00 Cnlon Iron Products Co. .. 10.00 IT. S.Vi. Lead Refinery. Inc. 50.C9 Universal Portland Cement Oo 50.00 Total ; .$3,060.00 In closing, please accept my kindest regards for you and yours. Very cordially. WALTER J. RILEY rOSTZB AT TIBS BTATX02TS Col. Riley also sent to Chief Walter Smith of the East Chicago fire department the following letter, copies ef which, with the letter- to Mrs. Spencer, were posted on the bulletin board ef all fire stations of. the city In order that the members of the department might know that the services of their dead leader have not been forgotten: East Chicago, Indiana Dcember 24th, 1320 My d-ar Chief: Out of respect to the .memory of th late Chief Spencer, I am enclosing for your. Information a copy of a letter I have sent this day to Mrs. Spencer. Believing, also, that ' the men underyour command may be Interested In this. I am further enclosing copies of my letter to you. and of the letter to Mrs. Spencer, in case you wish to have a . copy of each letter posted on the bulletin boards of the several fire stations. With best wishes for a Merry Christmas to yourself and the men of the department. I am Most sincerely, " WALTER J". RILEH Mr. Charles Smith, Chief of Fire .Dopartment, Kat Chirngo, Indiana. . vr .wry 2 i.7iM 4B"1 ... q ay-

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