The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-05-31
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of unrecognizab1e flesh presented a
grewsome sight, and could only be
identified by tattoo marks on the arms.
MATTHEW'S COUNTED THEM.
That there are just twenty eight
blind tigers in Anderson was the
statement made today by Frank Mat
thews, attorney. in a speech at the
anniversary celebration this afternoon
of the local option victory of the "drys'
two years ago. Matthews said that he
had, with the aid of a former police
man, made a thorough investigation
II conditions
IA BIG FIRE IN A MINUTE.
"Hollie. he lighted the paper and
things, and said Hang round now and
we'll have a big fire in a minute. Well
get to see the fire horses make run"
This was part of the confession of
boy eight years old, whose name the
indianapolis police withhold, who is
charged with incendiarism.
BELIEVE DROWNING SUSPICIOUS
That the police of Washington be-
lieve the death of Frank Hassey 10
year-old boy, who was drowned at
Camp Manning Friday afternoon oc-
Cured under suspicious circumstances
was evidenced by their effort to solve
the mystery.
SUEERAGETTES BUSY.
When the people of Kokomo visited
|Crownpoint Cemetery yesterday to
decorate the graves of the fallen heroes
they saw that It was also decoration
day for heroines-the pioneers in the
suffrage movement-by the little four
starred flags on the graves with the
now famed inscription, Votes for
Women"
p. o. CLERKS CONVENE.
Postofffce clerks will come from all
portions of Indiana to attend the an
nual convention of the Indiana branch
of the United Association of Postoff1ce
Clerks. The convention will embrace a
business session in the Federal build
ing at Indianapolis in the afternoon, a
sightseeing trip and a banquet in the
evening.
OyERsTREET FUNERAL HELD.
The funeral of former Representative
Jesse Overstreet, held at 1870 o'clock
| yesterday afternoon at the residence,
201 North Meridian street, Indiana
polls, was marked by the simplicity of
the service, the profusion and beauty of
floral tributes and the great gathering
| of distinguished citizens assembled to
pay tribute to Mr.. Overstreet's memory.
FAVOR REGULATING RATES.
| The travelling men of Indiana are TAX
| ing an active interest in the bill before
Congress to regulate Pullman rates all
over the country. The statesmen were
the first to call the attention of the
public to the alleged abuses and lack
of uniform charges and sought to have
| congress pass a measure that would
give the Interstate Commerce Commits
Lett the adinSfinQ Of
rates.
CLAIMS BIG FORTUNE.
| Richard Thompson, of Rochester
Indiana. has just asserted claim to a
fortune of s30.o00.00o and Secretary
MacVeaugh Of the treasury department
has undertaken to conduct an investi-
cation which. 1t is believed, will de-
velop information as to the validity OF
the claim.
GEN. McGINNIs DEAD.
Gen. George F. McGinnis, "a years
old, veteran of the Mexican and civil
wars. died at $50 o'clock Sunday
morning at his home 1902 North Capitol
avenue in indianapolis. The immediate
cause of death was heart failure fol-
lowing a breakdown last Thursday
while the general was at Terre Haute
attending the state G. A. r. encamp-
ment
TO HOLD STOCK CAR RACE. -.
/ After two days of the most success
full motor racing American ever has
known the Indianapolis Motor Speed
way is to be the scene of something
unique in motordom, when stock cars
Of all classes and divisions are to vie
for the championships-the titles thai
stand supreme for year despite any
performance made in the meantime.