Hammond Times, Volume 15, Number 41, Hammond, Lake County, 8 August 1921 — Page 2

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THE TIMES.

SWEARS HE IS

FORCED TO 3IGN D. J. Funkhauser Brings Charges in Court Against Three E. Chicago Men. SPECIAL TO THE TIMES CROWN POINT. Ind.. Aug. 8. Dill J. Funkhouser of East Chicago has broug-ht suit in the Lake Circuit Court against Otto Decker, Hyman Cohen and Joseph W. Dunslng. also of the above city charging- that the abovenamed defendants used fraudulent means to get him to sign a deed coneying rroperty valued at S3. 500 to them and paying but $1,500 for It. He alleges that the three men entered into a conspiracy to induce Funkhouser to sell the real estate while he was suffering from delirium trenvn and wholly Incapable of transacting

any business. They prepared a dd and he was forced by Dunslng to sign It. The deed vts recorded and he now at-ks that it be set aside on account of the illegal manner in which it was executed.

JACOB JOEL DEAD

IN CRAVFGRD3VILLE

Twice Sought

for State Treas. When Hammond Man Itan.

boy! The filial affection ends right there. According to the story of the Hammond police, George and Frank are both battlers, and they are constantly In a fight. This morning in the Hammond police court they were arraigned on a charge of disorderly conduct, and

j even then they couldn't stop fighting. : Each blamed fhe other for his predlcaINTominatiOC ment. Judge Klots. after becoming

thoroughly tired of their chatter, took their breath away with a fine of ISO each.

the Turkish Nationalist force by the Greeks. Two Grtek divisions have occupied Ismidt. meeting no resistance in the whole surrounding are and then proceeded to enter the towns of Ve-

Thls part of the report 'will be very similar to the statement issued recently by Governor McCray urging strictest economy in fixing of budgets. Absolute rejection an unqualified

zirhan and Iifke. King Conslantine's J disapproval of the general tax amend

PETTY ROBBERIES ARE REPORTED

CKAWFOBDSVII.LE, Ind.. Aug. i Jacob Joel, age seventy-four, for yenrs a clothier of Crawfor3sville, difd early today at Culver Union Hospital here.

following an operation. Mr. Joel wa Several petty robberies were reportwidely known throughout Indiana in Pj to the Hammond police in the last Republican politics. having twice few days., Sam Shlaes of the Bijou made a race for tho nomination for theatre, reprrted the ticket office had state treasurer on the Republican been broken Into, an electric fan and ticket when John W. Dyer of Ham-j a chandelier, valued at 7 were taken, nmnd also made the race. Mr. Joel, Thft B, Bj . r-...uran, on state

also served one term as trand master 1 of the Indiana lodge of Odd Fellows. He conducted, a cloth. ng store in Cra wfordsville for more than a quarter of a century, but for the last few f years he has be-n retired from busl- ' ness. M. . Joel was born in Lafayette.

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of the famous Cheive Pass. A. decisive battle Is believed to be impending.

AT THE PARTHENON

ORIENT COMES TO AID

OF CALUMET INDUSTRIES

Orders From China, Japan and Dutch Indies to Employ Hundreds of Men.

Lake county's contributions to reue.' in the Far Kast are bread cast upon the waters. The orient is coming to th aid of the Calumet region and affording employment of hundreds of men. The large order for rails, cars and other

railroad supplies which was given the grafters, persons v-V. American Tank Car Corporation this their bills. Miss "

"When the writers of stories superintend their production as motion pictures, one mny he sure that the criticism. 'It's not as rood a the original' is altogether Inapplicable. This was the

with "tiiiim." E'thel Clayton's Paramount picture which opens at Parthenon thectre for thre-e days

beginning Thursday. Elmer Harris and rjeraldlne Bonner, who wrote the stage play, were at the Hollywood studio during the entire period of the picture's makin?. Mr. Harris", aided in assembling the cast, assisting the director In Its Aiming, and took charge of the work of preparing the titles. rjeraldine Bonner, who collaborated In writing "Sham" also gave her Ideas to the sum total of unusually efficient supervision afforded 'his offering. "Sham" Is a clever y-if!r. on gentle

m-.-ot" to pay :i is excellent

i'trce-t. was entered through the rear window Saturday night, and $30 in cash was taken from the cash register. Louis Sinn, 261 Highland street, reported that his house was entered lat Saturday night while he was at th.Shrlner picnic at Harrison park, anil $14 In cash and a watch valued at $30 were stolen. George Burns, 241 State street, left his bicycle in front of the Lion Store on Hohman street for five minutes n l when he returned someone had removed It. The police are looking for the thief.

CROWN COUNCIL FOR ALiHONSO

(INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE) P,K1S, Aug. 6. Alfonso, King Of Spain, realizing the gravity of the situation in Morocco, where his troops have Just suffered a crushing defeat was scheduled to hold an important conference, with his leading statesmen totlny. The King mindful of the Republican movement which has recerved powerful impetus by the Spanish -reverses in Morrocco has called what virtually amounts to a Crown Council. .Meanwhile, according to the latest news from Madrid, the Spanish government and the various municipal authorities are fearing disturbances as the national sentiment Is greaily aroused by the latest developments in Morrocco.

ment will be resisted by some com

mittee members, it has been learned., Sevtral of the district chairmen hart; let It be known that they do not ap-j prove of the party going on recora s

tions have passed resolution condemning the tax changes it la now developing that farmers are beginning to realize that they have nothing to lose by the change and much 'to gain. Governor McCray has been KeenTy Interested in the tax question. He s not, however, used his position in any way to further the cause of the tax amendments. lis is personally for

week by the Chinese government was the first of several orders from China, Japan and the Dutch Indies. The Gary steel mills will roll the rails for the Chinese railroad order. The American Sheet and Tin Plate Company at Gary has a large order for sheet steel for firms in Japan. Th teel is to be used in the manufacture of tea chests. , It is understood that te Dutch government has let an order for steel and cars for the Dutch East Indies.

!n the star role ari i.- p; Tted hy an unusual cast Inci;:d i-.-r Wilter Hlers, Theodore Roberts. Sylvia Ashton, Helen Dunbar. Eunice Burnham and Carrie Clark Ward.

AT THE BIJOU THEATRE TONIGHT "Babe" Ruth, although a millionaire, having accumulated that fortune in less than five years of participation In major league taeball. Is a comparatively young man. He Is married. He married during his first year in major league company. His wife Is a boyhood sweet-heart, who is interested in everything in which her star hubby is interested. During the making of "Headin" Home," in which "Habe" i featured, Mrs. Ruth Was always on hand and gave her husband whatever help he could.

BROTHERS IN FIGHTING- EPISODE The Meyer boys'. George and Frank, who live at 2S6 Tanner avenue, are brothers tv accident of Mrth. but ah!

PARTH

ENON

The Amusement Center of Hammond TODAY, TOMORROW AND WEDNESDAY Florence Vidor in "The Jack-Knife Man" Topics of the Day, Comedy, Orchestra and Specialties THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Ethel Clayton in

By Elmer Karris and Geraldine Bonner IT'S A PARAMOUNT PICTURE

HENRY BROWN

IS ACQUITTED!

Henry Brown, 691 Sibley street, Hammond who was accused of stealing some horieshoe.s from a man called Bulmyer has been acquitted of the charge. Puimyer failed to appear against him and Judge Klotz was well con-vinced that the charge was unfounded.

REPORT WILL EMBARASS PARTY CHIEFS (Continued from page one.) amendment, but also against tb. Income tax plan. It la related that tlie cemtnittee finally decided that democratic principles had to be maintained even if the former goverror was left out In the cold in this particular instance. It Is generally understood that me report will denounce In round terms the general tax mendment under which It is proposed to permit the Uglslture to enact a classification lax law or any other system of taxation It may deem

l proper. The usual arguments against

the amendment will be made. It will be pointed out that a "wide open" constitution would result in harmful lobbying of Interests and would place too much power in the hands of the lawmakers.

In an effort tft r.ieet the basic prob

lem, which caused the amendment to

be presented, the absolute need of reducing the heavy burden of taxation real estate .nj other tangible, propertyy, the report will insist upon re

trenchment In public expenditure

obstructionists. Whether they ,tt! them, but is not attempting to influcarry this fight to the floor of the com- ence the public one way or the other.

mlttee is not yet determined. Chair- He believes the matter wilt stand on

main Bosse is to arrive in Indianapolis Its merits and that If the public Is not from Evansvllle Tuesday'night. Some satisfied with the present system it of the district chairmen who are out ' 111 ri ' 585 of line on the question may be taMWJ8miMJMiyiMiwB

brought around to see the light when they hold a little prellmtanry caucus with the. chairman. Mrs. Alice Foster McCulolch of Fort Wayne, democratic state chairman of women, who has recently returned from California. Is to attend the session of the comm lit ee . Up to this time there has been only one aide to th campaign on the tax amendments to be voted on Sept. along with eleven other amendments to the conatlttton. A well denned movement among farmers is now on foot to organize In favor of the adoption of the general tax amendment. It is expected that the leaders in the movement will assemble In Indianapolis within the next few days to perfect their plans of battle. While some local farmers" organlza-

will open, the way for the assembly to provide some other method. That the governor is looking forward with some degree of interest to the passage of the t&x amendments was indicated in a statement he Issued rent!y in which he declared he would appoint a commission to investigate tax taws of other states in event the amendments are approved. He added that If taxation would be romr edled by the enactment of a new law he would not hesltat to call a special session of the legislature.

"Pretty Poll" said Susie "Black Though fhe might have talked In Russian, "MY ROYAL, CLEANER I can use To renovate this cushion. NORTHERN INDIANA GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY SALESROOMS: 571 Hohman St, Hammond 119 Ckicag Ave.. E. Chicago 3902 Elm St, Indiana Harbor

vouvA-sBiiiBOARDs, HEALTH DEPEHDS

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE) ZION CITY, IK., Aug. . Six incendiary flres early today wiped out Wilbur Olen Vollva's flaunting bll'toard denunciations of the "monkey heretocs.' Theee billboards, famous as Zion City's chief sight-seeing spectacle, were red

by rags soaked in kerosene. The Are department was unable to save any. Each biard was erected opposite a non-ZIontstle churdi. One called the members of the Grace Missionary Church, "religious bums, tramps and vagabond, with less honor than highway robbers."

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