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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
ELECTRICAL UNION NOW
HAS GARY QUARTERS
New Charter Is Granted to
Lake County Electrical
Workers.

From Springfield, I'LL. the headquar-
tiers OF the Collins McNulty faction of
electricians. which is affiliated with the
American Federation OF Labor, and
from whom the Hammond local No. 57l
held its charter, comes the word that
this local. domineered and mismanaged
so long by Finneran. Carmody and
O'Connor, is disbanded and that in
stead a new charter, excluding these
three and more of their kind, had been
officially granted The new local has
it's headquarters in Gary and has juris-
diction in Lake county.
Have No support Now.
Shortly after Finneran, Carmody and
O'Connor had been charged by two
young girls. under Is years of age. with
having ruined them, for which Finner-
an is now under $4,000 bond because of
an Indictment by the Cook county
grand jury, an attempt was made to
withdraw the charter of local No. ST.,
an issue. new one, in an attempt to
rid unionism of these three A charter
was in fact issued, but because of ir-
regularities in the procedure, F'inner-
an, Carmody and O'Connnor were en-
abled to hang onto the No. 571 charter
temporarily, and they lost no time in
giving out the impression that they
were still In good standing. Since than
all the necessary red tape in granting
a charter has been unwound and last
Saturday official word was sent to the
Gary officials of the new union.
The canceling of the old charter and
the issuance of the new one leaves the
gang rulers in the cold without any
support. Overtures made by them in
the past to the Reed Murphy men have
been turned down because that organ
ization wants nothing to do with the
professional labor disturbers and agi-
tators.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
HARBOR MAN DEFEATS
CRACK CHECKER PLAYER
Alfred Jordan Enjoys Novel
Experience While Play
ing in Hammond.

Alfred Jordan of England. recognized
as the worlds champion checker play
er, suffered one defeat. played in eight
draws and won thirty three games in a
checker tournament held in Hammond
last Saturday evening
The winner of the lone game regis
terel as Mr.. Brown of Indiana Harbor,
where he said he was employed in a
railroad office. Although he has not
played checkers for ten years, previous
to that he has met and defeated some
of the best players of the day. Brown
also played in three draws with Jordan
and lots two games.
The tournament was held in the law
office of Colonel l. T. Meyer in. the
First National Bank building, and be-
gan at s o'clock in the evening and
ended shortly after midnight. Each in
dividual played on an average of four
games with the master.
The ten players were seated on one
side of a long table. while Jordan
marched up and down on the other side
making his move on each board At
times he was quite deliberate. while
at other times he moved quickly Jor-
don had little to say. but can be quite
entertaining If he so desires. He is
most temperate in his habits. using
ly so years old. He left Chicago yes
terday to play there, after having spent
the night at Carleton as the guest OF
the Hammond Checker club. He came
to Hammond from Rensselaer, on Satur-
day noon
The players who participated and
scores were as follows:
Charles ]. Wilson. lost four.
James NJ. Turner, two drwas. lost
two
Colonel l. T. Meyer. lost four.
E. d. Brandenburg. two draws. lost
two.
Samuel Orr. lost four.
Joseph Harbaugh, lost five
Julian Youche. one draw, lost three
/ T. A. Hawle, lost two.
J. w. Houser of Niles, Mich. a form
| err member of the Hammond Checker
club and Charles Burnett. formerly OF
Hammond, now of Chicago. lost four
and three games, respectively.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03

Vellner's bunch completely at his
Mercy throughout the game. He al
lowed them but three scattering hits
and struck out ten of their number.
Had it not been for his inability to To-
cate the plate in the first inning, when
he gave one man a pass. hit another.
which, coupled with Il wild pitch, al
lowed their one tally. Gary would have
been shut out. Indiana Harbor on the
contrary hammered Penn, Gary's new
pitcher. for thirteen hits, included in
which were three two baggers, two by
Kaulkner and one by Fafyn. Harboa
also played a perfect fielding game.
while Gary's five errors helped consid-
erably in the accumulation of the elev-
en- runs made by the locals.
Buck yellner has appointed Johnnie
Kinnenliy OF Gary. who was playing
second base for him. to the captaincy.
Ktnnelly played second for Denver la s [
year, in the Western League. He now
lives in Gary. Buck announced yes
terday that arrangements may be made
with Mullen of Gary to manage the
team.
The following is the schedule for to-
morrow:
East Chicago at Indiana Harbor. Garv
at Whiting and Hammond at Crown
Point.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
HUB AFTER THE RAG"
Especial to THE TIMES. }

Crown Point, Ind, July 3.-The top
srung in the pennant league ladder up
on which East Chicago has camped
since the starting of the Northern In
diana league race was rendered slight
" wobbly yesterday by the Crown
Point team who pulled several spikes
out of the run In question. Playing in
their early season form the Crown Point
team put up a magnificent game with
gilt edged support behind Percy Smith
and with the exception of one or two
immaterial errors played a fiawless
game. Early in the first stanzas of the
contest the county seat team landed 4
terrific bombardment upon the presen-
tation of one Eldridge and before tn
game was one-fourth old had driven
the pride of East Chicago from the
slab Gratwick started the slugging
for Crown Point on the first ball over
the plate driving a terrific liner -
deep center which was good for three
bases Schmidt followed with a pretty
hit which scored Gratwick.
Seen fro mthe side lines East Chi
cago's hopes dwindled a follows: Cor
man for East Chicago hits a hard one
to Hennfng who makes a pretty one
hand catch in middle center. Beech
also flies to Henning and Enders goes
to first on an error by Melscheimer.
Ullman knocks a long one to Graf
wick in right field who stabs. Enders
stealing third in a grandstand throw.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
LEAGUE
RACE NOW
4 HOT ONE:

Indiana Harbors victory over Gary
yesterday, coupled with Writings de-
feat by Hammond broke the tie for
third place between Indiana Harbor and
Whiting which has existed for num-
Der of weeks. leaving Indiana Harbor
in full possession of third place.
The victory of Crown Point over East
Chicago may have a decisive bearing
upon the lead after tomorrow's game.
1t needs only the defeat OF East Chica-
go by indiana Harbor and Crown Poins
by Hammond TO make an entire read
ustment os the positions of the teams
throughout the league. Such a situa-
lion would mean tie for first place
between East Chicago and Indiana
Harbor. and then watch the fur fly. The
situation could not be more interesting
under any other combination of cir
cumstances. The close rivalry between
East Chicago and Indiana Harbor would
be the means of directing more general
attention to the contest for the pennant
than were the tie between any other
two teams.
If East Chicago wins they are still
in undisputed possession of the first
place, regardless OF how Crown Point
comes out, and the victory would serve
to Increase the margin that would have
aspirations for the pennant
But IL Crown Point wins and East
Chicago loses, Crown Point win then
be at the top of the column. On the
other hand. should Whiting beat Cara
and East Chicago beat Indiana Harbor,
tho old tie between Whiting and Indi-
ana Harbor for third place will be re-
newed.
Altogether the games tomorrow will
be the most decisive and hard fought
90
ed The leaders Will have to fight
desperately to hold their positions
while the ambitious aspirant for aab-
vancement find this to be their best
chance to drag the former out of thess
exalted position, or at least to share 1t
with them
The game yesterday between Indiana
Harbor and Gary on the Harbor grounds
was too one-sided to be very interest.
ing on an extremely hot day. Connors
who pitched for Indiana Harbor, had
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
HesSville Defeated.

The Oakleys defeated the Hessville
Colts at Hessvilie yesterday afternoon
and also put the jinx sign on Butch
Hess and Willie Trap. Owing to the
heat the game was called in the sew
enth inning. the final score standing
9 to 4.
The Oakleys had the Colts at a stand
still in the third inning by score of
to /.
In the fourth inning the Colts rail-
lied and walked three men across the
plate. making the score to 3. Get
ting down to work. the Oakleys scored
eight hits and made six runs in the
seventh inning and at that time TIL 9
game was called. Eastridge and Tague
was on the slab for the Oakieys and
Trap, Hess and Hoefe for the Colts.
The Colts and the Kindels Will meet
at KindeTs grove on July A.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
ADVERTISING
AIRSHIPS

Manager Cohen. of the White store
in Hammond, is today advertising a
$4,000 sale of coats, suits, embroide-
ries, laces, dress goods, silks and un-
derwear which promises to be one of
the most Unique sales that have re-
Gently been held here.
Besides the advertising that he is do
ing in the papers Cohen plans to send
up twelve airships These will be sent
up from the roof of his store at $50
tonight and will contain envelopes
which will entitle the finder to prizes
to the value of 81 to So in merchandise.
The flight of these airships promises
some exciting sport for those who
chase after them. The idea is an orI-
ginal one. with the exception of the
use of the same scheme by Manager
ST. Clair of the Orpheum theater.
Every person in town will be inter
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
Game at Standard.

The freight department Of the Stand
ard Steel Car Works defeated the pas
sen ger department in a holly contest
ed game Saturday afternoon at the H.
A A. grounds. Score, to 3. The in
tense rivalry existing between the two
departments brought out a big crowd
of noisy rooters. The pitching of Null
stead for the freight department, who
had eleven strikeouts, the catching of
Small. and the cutting off of two runs
at the plate, were the features of the
game The score:
Freight Dept. 81 0 0 3 0 0 0 "a
Pass. Dept. ..-..0 0 0 0 0 0 3 %
Batteries-Mullstead and Swinde
Brandon and Brandon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
LAKE WOODS PARK IS
ENJOYING FINE PATRONAGE

Yesterday was the biggest day in the
history of Lake Woods aprk. and it is
estimated that fully 5000 people passed
through the turnstiles from morning
until late at night. There were un-
usual attractions on hand, and thea
served to draw crowds. First and fore
most was the Hungarian picnic held in
the grove in the back end of the park.
over 500 Hungarians made merry there
and they were from Gary, from Indiana
Harbor. Pullman and Chicago. Then
there was the burial of the Great La
Sale, so-called whose spectacular in-
terment late in the afternoon was at
tended by a much more spectacular
resurrection about 10 o'clock at night.
when he wass hurriedly removed from
his grave and his coffin for fear he
would suffocate.
The crowds began to arrive early in
the morning. The Hungarian banu ar
rived playing national Hungarian airs
about IL o'clock. and from that time on
the picnickers kept pouring in in a
steady stream They went to the pic
mic grove where everything had been
put in readiness for them. The big
dancing pavilion was decorated in the
nation colors and also in the colors Of
Hungary. The band furnished music
and dancing was in order nearly all
day and far into the night. There were
singing stunts by the Gary Hungarian
singing and theatrical club, by the
Pullman. the Indiana Harbor and the
Chicago singings clubs. and there were
numerous games of a native sort play
ed. One of the most amusing was the
pie eating contest. A huge pie made Of
plum jelly was suspended from a tree.
and the contestants We'd with each
other to see which could become the
most smeared with jelly and also TO
see which one would secure the silver
coin in the soft ingredients. Joseph
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
WHERE TO
SPEND FOURTH
HAMMOND.

HAMMOND.
Christian church picnic at Column
bia park.
Swedish Lutheran church picnic at
Douglas park
German Methodist church picnic at
Douglas Park
Hammond Gun club tournament
at Sharpshooters' park.
GARY.
South Side Business mems picnic.
Lake Woods park, amusement re-
sort and picnic
ST. JOHN.
Picnic at Spring Hill Grove.
CEDAR LAKE.
Picnic at LaSson's.
The above places and the parks
will draw largely on the Lake coun-
ty population tomorrow. There will.
of course. be hundreds of others who
will go beyond the confines of the
county to enjoy the lake breezes,
and there will be thousands who
will spend the day at home
Relief is promised for tonight and
tomorrow from the hot weather
spell that has grippeh this region
for a number of days, but the assur-
ance from the weather man is not
positive.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
Board Holds Session.

The board OF public works held a
short session this morning at which
the contract for the asphalt macadam
pavement of Terrence boulevard was
let to the Ahlborn Construction COM
pany. it having been the lowest bid
der.
petition from Indiana boulevard
property owners for the widening Of
the pavement on that thoroughfare
was accepted. According to the wish
of the property owners. they want to
pave the street to its entire width. be-
cause the expense will be reas onable
WONG to the fact that the county has
put in the center pavement
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
TWO NEW DIVORCE
CASES ARE FILED

Two divorce cases were filed in the
Lake superior court this morning. The
hot weather is bringing out the usual
grist OF cases of this character.
Elma Snyder has brought an action
against William l.. snyder, in which
she alleges that they were married Nov.
s, 1909. and separated May. 1911. The
plaintiff charges that the defendant
had an ungovernable temper and call
ed him vile names
Attorney J. X. Stinson. representing
Darcy A. Wilson, has brought an action
against Mary Burke Wilson to secure a
divorce The couple were married at
Marceillas, Ill, Aug. 4. 1907, and sepa-
rated in Harmony, May 1s. 1909. They
have no children and no property to be
divided
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
Big All Saints Picnic.

The various committees cooperating
for the big All Saints church picnic
which is to be held on Saturday, July
%, at Kindels grove. met yesterday
forenoon at All Saints hall and all re-
ported progress on their respective as
signments- The preparations on as
large a scale as they are planned loom
up like a big undertaking, but the
work is well divided and all are work
ing willingly.
Another meeting of the committees
will be held next Sunday morning in
the church after early mass.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
WORK AT
LOCAL FACTORIES

While the 4. S. Betz Co. has only
been running days a week for the
last month or two the prospects for the
future are very much brighter and it
is expected that new orders for goods
will come in rapidly.
The company has made 1t a practice
to sell out all of the surplus stock in
the stock room and it now becomes
necessary to replenish the stock.
The w. B. Conkey Co. is looking for :
ward to a busy fall and winter. 1t is
expected that the plant VIII be rush
ed this fall and that it will be neces-
sary to put on night shift.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03

Jones was the part that Safety" Com
missioner White played in tho affair.
Although he Witnessed the smuggling
White stood idly by and while a police
office himself he made no attempt to
stop the attack When Frazier and
Jones ran into the police station the
Safety" commissioners did not follow
them Whites action in the matter was
far more reprehensive than Frazier 5
strong arm methods inasmuch as ha
tolerated the assault
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03

Gersey was the successful man, and
when he finally got the silver coin in
his teeth he was smeared completely
with jelly. Mike Buzar succeeded in
killing the rooster in the game of the
same name. after he had spent quite a
sum of money in chances The crowd
was quiet and orderly and every ono
seemed to have a good time.
There were fifty members of tn >
several Hungarian societies on the
committee in charge of the picnic, and
they all worked valiantly for the sue
cess OF the affair. Anton Lukascz and
Mike Zahoran were two OF the most inn
portant members of the committee and
it was due to their efforts that it was
such a big success. The hungarian
army uniform was In evidence at the
| front gate. and there were other evil
dences of the old country in and around
the park.
Senator Frank N Gavit was in the
park all day yesterday looking over the
situation and preparing to make some
changes in the methods of transporta-
ton.
Wallace E. Smith Of the Daily News
of Chicago was at the park over Sunday
the guest of Will Reed Dunroy.
Miss Grace Maynard, who has made
such big hit at the park sang with
the Hungarian orchestra in the band
shell yesterday afternoon and evening &.
Miss Maynard sang Shubert's "Sere-
made" and excerpts from the opera
Faust" and wa sreceived with great
warmth. She also sang the hero song
from THE Chocolate Soldier with
much success. Miss Maynard will re-
main at the park until after the fourth
and perhaps longer
Isadore Schrier. of Chicago, who came
to the park on visit was put to work
yesterday as one of the ticket takers.
and spent his Sunday holiday at work.
taking tickets for the figure coaster.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
Back From Fishing Trip.

Judge Ames returned from his fish
ing trip in northern Michigan last
night and although the judge made
some good catches, he said the weather
was too warm for good fishing.
At Grand Raids the weather was
and degrees warmer than it is
down here said Judge Ames this
morning land I am glad to get back
to Hammond again.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03

to 2. Kistler pitched a great game.
striking out eleven of the visitors. The
Grays are now In second place in the
association in Chicago. They will play
the leaders of the league the East Side
Maroons, at Harrison park next sun
day. Score:
Diamond A. C.....0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 IL
Hammond Grays. % 0 l 0 l 0 3 *-5
Umpire-Blackney.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
Trial Is Deferred.
Hansenann.

The trial OF Herman Hansemann,
which was to have been heard before
Judge Prest this morning, was con-
tinued for one week and will be tried
on Monday. July 10.
Hanseman was arrested last Friday
on serious charges preferred by Mrs.
Laura Bayor of Gary, and says it is a
case of blackniail.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
IN THE
SUPERIOR c0lIRTc
and CIRCUIT UUUAlIO

arrested by the federal officers and
whom Attorneys Harris and Bretsch OF
Gary sought to have released on a writ
OF habeas corpus. is still held by the
federal authorities
Judge Virgil S Reiter in Hammond
refused to issue the writ and Jeka will
be deported. She is charged with being
a prostitute and will be deported on
that account.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
Crossing Blocker Arrested.

Frank Johnson who was arrested
last Friday night by Captain Hanlon
for blocking the crossing at Calumet
avenue with his freight train was tried
before Special Judge Hagenson in the
city court this morning Johnson
pleaded not guilty and after hearing
all the evidence the case was dismiss
ed. Attorney White acted as prose-
cutor
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
Stolen Auto.

Another automobile stolen from
Michigan City and supposed to be head
ed this way was taken yesterday morn
ing, and the police are keeping a close
watch for the machine.
The following description was re-
ceived: Regal runabout dark blue
body, passenger. model 20. factory
No. 22s, motor No. 227, license 1915 Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
Having ENJOYABLE Time.

a number of Hammond people have
received cards from #. 6. Betz and
family, who are now in California They
all report that they are having a most
delightful time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
FIRE CRACKER
STARTED BLAZE

The fire which caused considerable
damage to West Hammond property
last Saturday noon at Freeland avenue
and saith street is said to have been
started by children playing In the barn
with fire crackers. One of the children
lighted a fire cracker and it would not
go off. thinking it was out he tossed
it into a pile of hay and it started the
blaze. The fire is said to have beer
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
Lost S45 and Purse.

John Scherer of the Scherer Bros.
Express company had the misfortune
of losing s45 and his pocket book on
the street sometime yesterday He
thinks he lost 1t on State street near
the four corners and lost 1t out OF his
pocket when he pulled out his hand
kerchief. There has been no report OF
1t being found.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
LAKE COUNTY
COURTS AT
A GLANCE
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT NO. L
Judge virgil $. Reiter.
Case Continued.

LAKE SUPERIOR COURT NO. I.
Judge virgil $. Reiter.
Case Continued.
The habeas corpus case in which
Jeke Sarac is seeking to be released
from the Gary police following her ar
rest by Federal Officer Schuberth. who
socks TO have her deported as prosti-
tute. Is on trial before Judge Reiter.
Harris IL Bretsch appear for the plain
tiff. Court refused to issue writ.
General Information
Court has adjourned for the summer.
The court will be in Hammond, how
ever. for the purpose of taking up sum-
mary matters.
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT NO.
Judge Lawrence Becker.
Court has adjourned.
LAKE SUPERIOR COURT NO. :.
Judge Johannes kopelke.
At Crown Point.
Court has adjourned.
SPECIAL JUDGE HANLY
At Valparaiso.
Mayor Thomas E. Knots arraigned
for trial charged with a conspiracy.
William ]. Winery, special prosecutor.
W. j. McAleer and others for the de-
Tense. Arguments are being heard to-
day and case will go to the jury this
afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
Too Much Booze.

August Anderson was arrested by
officer Poppin on Towle street last
night and was locked up at the police
station where he spent the night. He
was released this morning by Chief
Austgen, this being his first offense and
promised in the future he would leave
the fire water alone.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
SUFFERS BAD FALL
Especial to THE TIMES. J

Crown Point, Ind. July Mrs. Nc
Intyre. mother of Mrs. Sherman on
Court street, recently sustained in
juries to her hip while attempting to
rise from a chair and falling a re-
suit. Mrs. Mcintyre is nearly SO years
of age and the oldest lady in Crown
Point. Her injuries were not danger
Gus which is lucky considering her adj
vanced age.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
Another Drunk Arrested.

Charles Barwak was arrested at tho
Monon hotel yesterday by officer
Fandrie for drunkenness. He pleaded
guilty and was fined $l.o0 and costs
amounting TO s11.00 which will be paid
Barwak said he did not intend to get
drunk and drank more than he eapscteTds
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-07-03
Fire at Carley's.

Fire. thought to have been due to
crossed wires, broke out in the Sam
Carley residence at 1 o'clock this aft
ernoon and caused a damage which is
thought to amount to less than 800.
Fire department No. / responded.