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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

meet in convention III New Haven
early next month to name a state
ticket and congressman at large.
candidacy for the republican nominal
ton for governor of Oregon is e,
Hofer, a newspaper editor of Salem.
Rathbone Gardner, prominent
l'lawyer and financier of Providence, is
being doomed for the seat of Senator
Nelson w. Aldrich of Rhode Island.
The oldest member of the United
States senate in point of years is Sem
ator Cullom of Illinois, who will be
eighty-one years old next November.
William H. Head, Delaware's lone
member in the national house of rep,
resentatives, will be renominated at
the republican convention in Dover
this month.
Gilbert NJ Hitchcock and Richard:
L.. Metcalfe, the rival democratic can
didates for United States senator
from Nebraska, are both newspaper
men.
The Colorado Anti-Saloon League is
making an effort to secure the SER
vices of William ]. Bryan in the COM
ing campaign in that state for county
option.
March 4 next will mark the pass
ing of many of the picturesque fig
ures in the United States senate
Practically all of the old guard will
have retired save Senators Frye OF
Maine and Cullom of Illinois.
Frank S. Butterworth, who was q
star football player at Yale in the
early nineties, is candidate for the
republican congressional nomination
in the Second Connecticut district to
succeed M. D. Sperry, who at eighty
four is retiring, the Oldest member of
congress in point of years.
The Oldest of the southern. mem
bers of the national house of repre-
sentatives are Representatives Liy-
ingston of Georgia, Underwood of Ala
bama and Sparkman of Florida. Mr..
Livingston is now serving his ninth
term and Messrs. Underwood and |
Sparkman are each serving their
eighth term.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17
Harlan Family Reunion.
Herald Special

Richmond, Ind, Aug. 1.-THE elev-
enth national reunion of the Associa,
ton of the Descendants of George and
Michael Harlan in the United States
met Here today Many members were
in attendance, including several from
distant places. The reunion VIII con,
tinue over tomorrow.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

The Austin Statesman facetiously
remarks: We don't want any sensible
legislation at this term; it is too
much like forcing a Campbell hen to
lay eggs for Colquitt incubator.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

1t seems that Teddy was turned
down by the New York republicans
yesterday, but they cannot keep him
down. Just keep your eye on the
old boy.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

The city of Washington is, paying a
bounty of 4 cents "a hundred for
house-flies. In some sections of this
beautiful city good money could be
made if such a price was offered.
They could be scooped up by the
thousands.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

An exchange declares a fine vaca-
ton can be spent in the back yard.
The Herald knows of some back
yards where it would not be pleasant
going for a vacation.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

And still there are some very dirty
alleys in the downtown district
Clean them up, and let us keep a
clean town, back and front.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17
MaccabeeS,

Mary V. Reid Hive No. "a will hold
a regular review Thursday, Aug. Is,
in K. of P. hall, promptly at o'clock.
Ella Dunlop, Cor. Sec.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

The adoption of the commission
form of municipal government is be-
ing agitated in Joliet, III.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS.

The republican state convention OF
Colorado will be held at Colorado
Springs September 20.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

Theodore Roosevelt will speak in
Indianapolis October 10 in behalf OF
the candidacy of Senator Beveridge
for reelection.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

The recent special election held in
the Hawaiian Islands on the prohibit
ton question resulted in victory
for the "wets"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

Rathbone Gardner, prominent
lawyer and financier of Providence, is
being doomed for the seat of Senator
Nelson w. Aldrich of Rhode Island.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

The republican state convention of
Michigan will be held in Detroit on
October 6, with Senator William AL
den Smith presiding.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

The oldest member of the United
States senate in point of years is Sen
ator Cullom of Illinois, who will be
eighty-one years old next November
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

William H. Head, Delaware's lone
member in the national house of rep,
resentatives, will be renominated at
the republican convention in Dover
this month.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

meet in convention in New Have
early next month to name a stat
ticket and congressman at large.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

The democrats of Connecticut will
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

The latest aspirant to announce his
candidacy for the republican nominal
ton for governor of Oregon is 3D.,
Hofer, a newspaper editor of Salem.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17
SPECIAL MATINEES

For Ladies and Children at Lyric
Theatre on Main Street, Wednes-
day and Saturday After
Moons at O'Clock.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

Gilbert NJ Hitchcock and Richard
l.. Metcalfe, the rival democratic can
didates for United States senator
from Nebraska, are both newspaper
men.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

pfre,
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

The Colorado Anti-Saloon League is
making an effort to secure the ser
vices of William J. Bryan in the com
ing campaign in that state for county
option. e!
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-08-17

COMING, TOMORROW NIGHT:
THE SOUTHERN KID MINISTRIES
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

ELECTION
Law PLAN
TIMES BUREAU,
AT STATE CAPITAL.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec 2S-One of
the most important subjects that will
come before the legislature this win
ter will be the primary election law
and the registration of voters Sew
eral mem bers already have announced
their intention of Introducing bills on
these subjects and some of them have
been prepared. Among the bills is a
direct primary bill by Senator Salem
p. Clark of Marion county, which will
be introduced early in the session Sen
ator Clark says he has been promised
the support of many of the members
Of the legislature with whom he has
consulted.
The Clark bill, which follows the
Oregon law in providing for the nomi-
nation of United States senator's by di-
rect vote at the primary. 1t also pro-
vides for the nomination of all officers
from congressman down at the direct
primary.
1t provides that the candidates for
the state Legislature shall, or shall not
as they choose, pledge themselves to
vote for the senatorial nominee of the
people, regardless of their political or
personal preference.
Each legislative candidate has the
question put squarely up to him as to
whether he Will support the United
States senatorial candidate receiving
the majority by the direct vote of the
(Continped on mage fiyel
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
STURGES
INSTEAD Of
MISS BLAzES
Niftily Clad Damsel From
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Fails
to Make Touch on Ham
r.ond Banker, Though
Others Fall For Game.

She had all of the marks of thor
oughbred She was dressed in an at
tractive blue tailor-made gown which
was topped off with large picture hat
heavily laden with plumes. Her bear
ing was queenly. She commanded at
tention wherever she went.
When she swept majestically into one
of the Hammond banks the entire of
fee force "sat up and took notice"
My name is Blank" said one of the
officers of the bank, courteously
as he knew how What can l.
Il am very glad to know YOU" in :
terrupted the young woman, my name
is Helen Sturgis. l am from Cedar
Rapids, Ia. would like to talk to
the president of the bank"
The president was introduced, and
the usual courtesies were extended.
May 1 speak with you privately" said
the young woman. Il would like to talk
over a little personal matter with you"
Was smooth Article.
The young woman was taken to the
presidents office and there in a thor
ough business like manner, made haste
to explain the object of her visit.
Her story is as follows, Il came to
Hammond expecting to demonstrate for
a Chicago concern. The officials of the
company were to have met me here.
am rooming on Clinton street, and
have secured board near by. I have
been here q week expecting a remit
tance every, but it has not come. Ny
room rent and board are now due, and
I am really ashamed to face my land
lady.
Il know it is not good banking
proposition, but 1 would like to ask you
to loan me $40 to pay these bills. and |
am sure my money will be here in a
few days.
ArOCscs Sympathy.
The girl seemed to be on the square
The banker felt sorry for her and Of
n, on N nue !
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
DEVELOPMENTS IN SCHOOL
PROJECT HEARD At MEETING

ChronolOgically the developments in
the situation growing out of the in
dustrial school project during the past
eighteen hours have been as follows:
Citizens committee met at 7:15
o'clock in the superior courthouse last
night to outline its demands upon the
school board. At o'clock Charles
Friedrich chairman of the committee
states the committees demands to the
effect that the board reduce the ex-
penditure and that it re-advertise for
bids he industrial school. w. c..
Belman follows in long argument, say
ing that the board is going beyond its
legal right in expending the proposed
amount of money and in as much as the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
GIVEN 4
CLEAN BILL
Of HEALTH

Reid Murdoch and company whose
big canning and preserving plant is
located in Hammond We're given clean
bill OF health yesterday by H. F.
Barnard the state food and drug COM
missioner He was accompanied by
Frank Tucker the assistant drug and
food comm ssioner Mr.. Tucker has
been in Hammond for a number of days
taking samples and will leave tomor-
row. He said that Reid Murdoch de-
served all the praise Mr. Barnard gave
the company. He said the cleanliness
that prevailed for so large a plant is
everything is preserved without arti-
fetal preserves is another most COM
mendable feature about the plant.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
Take Final Action.

Tomorrow evening when the Gary
aldermen meet in IN adjourned session
they will take final action on the ordi-
nance which abolished the comptrol-
ler's job. They will pass the measure
over the mayors head. Appropriations
for the ensuing year will also be made.
1t has been rumored on the street
that there will be a sensation crop out
at tomorrow nights session. In GER
tain parts OF the south end it was re-
ported that the council would endeavor
to impeach Mayor Knots now that the
grand jury has started the ball rolling
but this story could not be confirmed
and in any event the mayor has to have
two days written notice of such pro
ceedings so If anything of the sort is
contempla ted, which is not an improb-
ability, it would be more generally
known by this time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

public attaches some color to the whole
proceedings it would be advisable for
the board to re-advertise for bids.
Judge Ibach, secretary of the board, in
lengthy talk defends boards position,
saying that the new school is needed,
that the board had studied the prob
lem, that the board was we'll protected
in its relation to the contractors and
architect, and that with him the build
ing of the school was a matter of per-
sonal ambition.
Ibach and Belman heckle each other
on the latters statement that a mem
ber of the school board haid said to
him that the board would proceed ir-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

New York, Dec. 2S.--The crash
caused yesterday in the business
world by the closing of the Northern
Bank of New York and its nine
branches in Manhattan and the
Bronx, which carr ed $4,000 deposits
aggregating $7,000,O0O, revealed
new comet of high finance in the per-
son of Joseph G.. Robin.
The daring of the young operator,
who it is believed has dragged down
to financial destruction at least six
other institutions, outstrips the deeds
which sent Charles w. Morse to the
federal prison and for which F.
Augustus Heinze was tried on ) a
criminal charge.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

Fort Wayne. Ind, Dec. 2S.-Mrs.
Rose Seidel Tresselt. wife of a we'll
known business man, yesterday
pleaded guilty to manslaughter in
the Circuit Court here for having
run over with her automobile and
killed Irene Cox. aged nine years.
Aug. 20 last. Mrs. Tresselt was
sentenced to from two to twenty-one
years in prison, but the sentence was
suspended. She paid John A. Cox,
father of the little grl, $1,000.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

Sister Mihaela, the Sister Superior at
st. Casimer's school sustained a pain
ful fall this forenoon when she fell
down six foot landing in front of the
sisters house. She picked up in
an UNCONSCIOUS condition and carried
TO the house. A physician was sum-
mored but upon investigation it was
ound taht she had not sustained any
fatal injuries.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
ELECTRICIANS
INDICTED BY
GRAND JURY

Sensational arrests made I'm
Hammond this afternoon which will
take the electrical faction row I'm Gary
court. Deputy Sheriff George BIocki
warrants after grand jury indict-
nents arrested James Finneran, Mar
tin Carmoiy, Robert O'COnnOr, v. Alb
bOtt and Fred Jur2ens a charge OF
riot. Their bonds were fixed mt $500
The sheriE's deputies left Immediately
for Gary to serve other warrants.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

The Methodist Ministerial Associa
tion of the Calumet region which was
organized recently holds its next regu-
larg meeting next Monday The meet
ing will be held in Hammond in the
parsonage Of the Rev. W. F. Switer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
Attracts Crowd.

Happy Hooligan, attracted a fair
sled crowd at Towle's Opera House last
night. The show was full of fun and
is reported to be one of the best at
fractions that has been seen here in
some time
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

Catania, Sicily, Dec. 2S.-Mount
Etna is showing considerable activi-
ty. There have been no earth
tremors, however, but red hot ma
terial has been erupted, making a
striking contrast with the snow
capped volcano. The villagers living
near the crater, remembering former
experiences, are keeping a close
watch on the volcano in fear of being
overwhelmed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
Amos ZuverS Dead.

Amos Zuvers. rs years old, died last
night at the home of his NJ Z.
Zuvers, 100 North Holman street. His
death is attributed tc old age.
The funeral has been arranged for
next Friday afternoon and will be held
at the former hs1le in Merrillville. He
was an old soldier and member of
the Hobart Masonic lodge under whose
auspices the funeral will be held.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

The lightning of the law which has
flashed SO many times in Gary struck
its highest official crags yesterday
when it hit Mayor Thomas E. Knots,
Chief of Police Joseph E. Martin and
eight others who were arrested as a
sequence to their indictment by the
grand jury.
If the mills of the gods grind slow
ly they also grind irrespective of
personages and this was fully de-
monstrated yesterday when the pro-
cesses Of the grand jury became
known through the serving of the
warrants.
TEN ARE ARRESTED.
Those Who were taken in tow by
Deputy Sheriffs Albert Morris and
(COntinued on page eighty
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

Chicago, Dec 2S-The Iroqouis
Iron Company has "cut a melon" of
100000.
This confirms John W. Gates
statement that the poverty cry of
exaggerated. Many so-called inde-
pendent companies, that is, organiza-
tions other than the United States
Steel Corporation, have from time to
time in the last three months con-
tradicted the general impression of
trade depression. They have either
declared extra dividends or have sub
profitable business.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 2S.-In
spite of the earnest appeals of Sena-
tor Shively and Representative
Crumpacker, the Department of Com
for the deportation of three Hun
garian immigrants, Mato Pustena,
his daughter Stanca, and his grand
daughter, Lyuba Paljug, who are
held at Ellis Island as. undesirable
citizens. They we're en- route to
Hammond, Ind. to the home of the
son-in-law of Mato Pustena. Mayor
Lawrence Becker of Hammond sent
kilograms urging that they be allow
ed admission.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
PRINCIPAL CHARGE
AND IT'S PENALTY

Conspiring to commit a felony
is charged against Mayor Knots,
Chief Martin and six others of the
indicted. If convicted they will
be subject to a fine and a term
in the state prison. Burns
Statutes, section 2647 defines the
punishment upon conviction as a
fine of not less than $25 nor more
than $500 and a sentence of not
less than two nor more than four
teen years in the state prison.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

Kansas City. Mo-, Dec. 2S.--Two
street cars on the inter-city line con-
Meeting Kansas City, Kan, collided.
on high viaduct about o'clock last
night. Five were killed and a num-
Der wounded
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

DR.. E. J. Lederle, health COM
missioner of New York, under fire
because of the exposure of the use
of rotten eggs in the city's bakeries
known as "rots and spots" DR..
Lederle offered to resign but Mayor
Gaynor refused to accept his resig-
nation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
BIG DEAt
IN GARY
REALTY
Hammond Men Sell 28 Acres
in Tolleston For $4,000;
Land Was Originally
Bought by Trio For $85
an Acre Only.

One of the biggest deals in Gary real
estate that has been made in somei time
was put over by three Hammond busi-
ness men yesterday when Walter Ham
sold % acres in Toleston to DR.. w. c.
Caldwell for $4,000 $500 an acre.
This land was bought from the Hesses
of Hessville three years ago for ss5
an acre and was sold for 5sS percent
profit.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
(BULLETIN.)

William Piper, cOIOred, was arrested
in Gary this afternoon on a grand jury
Indictment. The charge Is conspiring
to commit felony. He was put under
$1,000 bonds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

The deal was closed in the Ham
mond Savings & Trust Co. in Hammond
yesterday and under its terms DR.. Cald-
well pays one third down and one third
in and two years. 5000 was paid to
bind the bargain.
The land is located on the township
CONTINUED on page eighty
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

Chicago, H., Dec. 2S.-A marriage
license was issued here today to VIM.
Kane and Edna Stafford both of
Hammond, Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
OTHERS TO
come TODAY
Bonds Vary and Writs Are
Returnable Feb. 7 in the
Lake Circuit Court.
THOSE WHO WERE ARRESTED

Mayor Knots.
Chief Martin.
Capt. Newman.
Capt. Mulcahey.
Lieut.. Jenkins.
Safety Commissioner White.
Patrolman KertesZ.
Street Commissioner Finerty.
Sergt. Miller.
Attorney Price.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
DATE OF THE TRIAL.

The trial of the indicted will
take place in the circuit court at
Crown Point, February Z.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

Lavender Cigars are pronounced ex.
ceptionally good by all smokers
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
MAY BE DEFEATED
AS MINERS HEAD

In a contest the most bitter in
the history of the United Mine
Workers organization, Thomas L.
Lewis, PRESIDENT, may be defeated
fer reelection. Partial returns
indicate his retirement from the
presidency.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

Weston, w. Va, Dec. 2S.-William
Furby, a negro, for hours last night
was between death at the hands of
mob and suffocation in the steel
vault of the express Office at the
Weston railway station. Outside the
little building several hundred per-
sons waited from afternoon till mid
night demanding the life of the
prisoner for an alleged assault on
Flora Angelin, a farmers daughter.
Hammond, Ind, Dec. 2S.-That
the family of three came to their
death through accidental asphyxia-
tion in the Kruckel home yesterday
was the burden of the verdict re-
turned by County Coroner E. M.
Shanklin today The leaky gas pipe
was due to the sagging of the house
walls which were old.
! Dubuque, Ia, Dec. 2S.-Two were
killed and several injured in a side
swipe of two Illinois Central freight
trains near Stockton. The dead are
Otto Kraft and man named Miracle,
brakeman. Engineer Fred Norton
was badly scalded and probably will
die special train brought the in
| jured to Dubuque.
| New York, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Julia
jameson returned to her home in
| Brooklyn late last night to find that
during her absence her three children
had been suffocated by smoke. The
children were John and James, twins,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

RAIN OR SNOW
TODAY AND THURSDAY:
COLDER THURSDAY.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

CONTINUED on page five.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

CONTINUED on page eighty
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
Meets on Monday.

(Co..''nned on page flve.l
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28

Continued on page five.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
NEWS


G. 2S-A marriage
here today to Wm
Stafford both of
c.. Dec 2S.-In
st appeals of Sena-
d Representative
department. of Com
has issued an order
nm of three Hum
s Mato Pustena.
ca and his grand
paIiup who ara
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-28
TEN ARE ARRESTED.
Sister SustainS Injury.

CONTINUED on page eight.)