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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-16
KETCHEL'S SLAYER
PLACED ON TRIAL
ACTUAL MURDERER OF PUGILlsT
AND WOMAN ACCOMPLICE,
FACE JURY

Mashfield, Mo-, Jan. 16.-Walter A.
Dipley and Goldie Smith we're placed
on trial here today charged with the
murder of Stanley Ketchel, the cham
pion m'ddleweight pugilist The pro
secution VIII attempt to prove robbery
as the motive for the crime. The de-
fense will allege Dipley was justified
in taking the life of Ketchel because
of alle~ed improper advances made to
the Smith woman by the pugilist.
Ketchel was killed October Is, 1910.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-16
SPEER ENTERS THE
RACE FOR SENATOR
DENVER's MAYOR FORMALLY AN
NoUNcES CANDIDACY TO
SUCCEED HUGHES

Denver, Jan. 16.-Mayor R. w.
Speer of Denver, in a letter which
has been sent to every democratic
member of the Colorado general as
sembly, today made formal announce
ment of his candidacy for United
States senator to succeed the late
Senator Charles J. Hughes. In his.
letter Mayor Speer says:,
Il am not the candidate of any cor
poration or interest and I would not
go to washington unless could go as
a free man to work for what I bollev-
ed to be the best interests of ell the
peop e, and to help Colorado
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-16
RECORD REGISTRATION

Precinct 29 will cast a large vote
at the election for the adoption or
rejection of the proposed constitu-
ton Saturday. The registration is
the largest in the history of the pre-
cinct, 1,404 names being inscribed on
the registration. This shows the
unusual interest being shown in the
election, which undoubtedly is the
most important ever held in the ter.
ritory.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-16
MISSING BALLOON FOUND

Berlin, Jan. 16.-The German bal
loon Hildebrandt which has been
missing since its ascent from Schai M
gendorf on December 20, was found in
lake in Pomerania province, Prus-
sia, today The bodies of botn aero
nauts were in the gondola.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-16
Rear ADMIRAL
BARRY RETIRES
PRESIDENT TAFT APPROVES HIS
APPLICATION TO BE RE.
LIEvED FROM DUTY

Washington, Jan. 16.-The applica-
ton of Rear-Admiral Barry for retire
ment has been approved by President
Taft and he has been transferred to
the retired list of the navy. Rear-Ad-
miral Thomas has assumed COM
mand of the Pacific fleet. The action
was taken before the publication of
The allegations that the officers of the
Flagship West Virginia, contemplated
sharge against the admiral, reflecting
lpon his moral character. 1t was re-
at the navy department today |
that no charges had been filed
against Admiral Barry.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-16
ARMOUR ESTABLISHES
old AGE PENSIONS
ALL EMPLOYEES OVER 60 YEARS
OF AGE TO SHARE IN THE
FUND

Chicago, Jan. 16.-J. Ogden Ar
mour today confirmed the report that
old age pensions are to be established
for employees of the Armour companies
in all the cities where plants are stu
ated. The pensions will apply only to
persons over sixty years of age or
who have worked a certain number
of years.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-16
HEARING ARGUMENTS
ON Freight RATES
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COM
MISSION CONSIDERING THOSE
AFFECTING WEST

Washington, Jan. 16.-Arguments
in the western rate cases were begun
today before the Interstate Com
merce Commission Commodity rates
affecting 92 articles are involved.
in the states of Wisconsin, Mime
sofa, Iowa, Missouri, North and
South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and
Montana. All the articles are Of daily
consumption and for the greater part
may be regarded as necessary to life
and business. The contemplated ad-
vance in rates approximates 16 per
cent.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-16
Ex-coNGREssMAN DEAD

Allentown, Pa, Jan. 16.-Former
Congressman j. Erdman died last
night at his home here after a ling.
ering illness. He was Ga years old.
He served two terms in congress
from the thirteenth Pennsylvania
district and was the author of the
Erdman act, which applies to arbitra.
ton in labor disputes.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-16
Are You Perfectly Satisfied?


thought
advancing webene of
Meco perfectly edvhA
Mexco statehood will believe the constitution and
wilo
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-16
AMBASSADOR BRYCE 70 QUIT

London, Jan. 16.-Rumors that Am
bassador Bryce contemp1ates an ear
ly retirement from his post at Wash
ington is again current. Sir Maurice
De Bunsen, ambassador to Madrid is |
mentioned as the possible SUCCESSOR.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-16
HOLDING ANNUAL MEETING

The Gross Kelly company Is hold
ing it's annual business meeting to-
day. Members of the firm from varf
Gus places in the territory and Jacob
Gross of st. Louis are in attend
ance.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-16

TRINIDAD's GREAT GROWTH
Washington, JAN 16.-The popula-
tion of Trinidad, Colorado, is 1O,204,
compared with 5,345 in 1900.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-16

Continued on Page Five)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
HAVE NOT
REACHED A
DECISION
County Commissioners Have
Not Settled Fully on Atti-
tude They Will Take in
Regard to Certain Liquor
Licenses.
Especial to THE TIMEs)


Crown Point. Ind. March 11-The
county commissioners at Crown Point
argued all morning how the new
Proctor restrictive measure should be
interpreted. and at noon when they ad-
journed they were no nearer a decision
than before.
1t is expected that the county COM
missioners, together with the county
attorney. will this afternoon come to a
decision on all matters of law and will
make their rulings.
All that has been done so far is to
grant in the neighborhood of twenty
i've or thirty renewals. The rest of the
applicants have been compelled to
await the decision of the board
1t is possible that an adjournment
will have to be taken without granting
a number of licenses This raises the
point again as to whether the saloon
keepers can claim that their applica-
tions are for renewals when the old Ii
censes have been permitted to expire
for several days
The whole matter is in a bad tangIe
and not until the county commissions
ers have ruled on several matters will
the atmosphere be cleared and those
connected with the controversy know
where they are.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
DISCHARGED TEACHER WHO PLAYED GAMES
WITH PUPILS GETS OFFERS OF MARRIAGE

Miss Katherine McCandless. pretty
school teacher dismissed by the East
Butler, Pa. school board because she
played games with the pupils. wrote
notes to one of her older boy pupils.
did not keep records to suit the direc-
tors and gave the small pupils red
backed arithmetics and lead pencils
to amuse them. has started a suit
against the school district to collect
$4,000 dameges.
A strike of the pupils. who like her
and who refused to attend school un-
der another teacher. was broken by
the action OF the truant officer in
rounding up the strikers and compell-
ing them to go to school.
Miss McCandless has received hun
dreds of letters from teachers and d.
rectors all over the country. Nearly
all refer to her dismissal as an out
rage
Eyes. ! have received a few" was
the reply of Miss McCandless today
to a query as TO marriage proposals
A bachelor school director in New
Jersey saws he would like to have
such a jolly teacher as a wife. An
Ohio school teacher asks her to wed
him and says he will send his pic
ture
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
Days Developments in
Uncle Sans War Game

Army staff ready for reaI invasion of
of nIl states. This would assemble more
than 10000 additional trained sol
diers.
War maps are prepared, giving quick
route to tHe City of Mexico.
Gen. Wood, chief OF staff, expects to
force game with rush If Intervention
seems necessary.
Scout cruisers now In west gulf coast
territory bound for Mexico. Big cruis-
ers route from eastern coast and
Pacific feet Is under way.
Troops arriving rapidly at Galveston
and San Antonio. Supplies ordered to
keep men for months. Soldiers brizt-
ling for reaI fray and may be hard to
control IL trouble begins.
Ambassador De La Bara, mt WASH
ington, says Mexico will resent inter-
vention OF United states. Hints war
would result.
Indications at Washington are that
Kaiser wilhelm of Germany has a hand
ernment. although inspired dispatch in
Colonge Gazette denies Gernany's in
terest.
London morning papers regard action
of United states n very grave matter
and one calculated to cause anxiety on
the part of all friends of this govern
ment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
LABOR TROUBLE WILL
Be DECIDED TODAY
One Man Speaking For the
Isathers Doesn't Want
to Borrow Trouble.

From present indications the threat
cned labor troubles in Hammond.
which were precipitated when the
fathers refused to work on the resi-
dence of j. Wesley Reed after it had
hcen wired By Fred Newell. will be set
tied today with the reputation of the
electricians by the other unions
One of the fathers said today: There
promises to be a prosperous season this
year, and why should we borrow trou-
BILE by siding in with the electricians
when they are fighting each other
am against extending the electricians
any sympathy until they get together
among themselves"
It is understood that the plasterers
will take a vote tonight as to whether
or not they will go to work on the
Reed residence 1t is said to be for
gone conclusion that the piaSterers
Will vote to go to work Monday and
let tire electricians work out their own
troubles.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
new MOAOA DEPOT
TO Be STARTED SOON

1t is expected that work on the new
Monon depot will begin in two or three
weeks The rail rod eonlpany let tl1e
matter rest during the winter months,
but now with the approach of spring
the project is being taken up again.
and it is expected that something will
be done shortly.
Architects Marshall and Fox have
been working on the plans for some
time. and will have them ready. The
difficulty of drawing plans that will
fit the triangular piece of property up
on which the depot now stands will be
appreciated.
While the building of the depot is
assured it is not known what the ex-
tent of the plans will be or how much
the. building will cost. The announce
ment of the plans of the company will
be awaited with interest.
Officials who were interviewed at the
Offices of the company, in the Republic
building, Chicago. yestrday, said it
would be month before a definite
announcement will be made.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
BUILDING
OPERATIONS
CONTINUE

The latest person to announce build
ing plans for the immediate future are
Prevo brothers, who will build two
story building on Calumet avenue to
cover fifty feet of frontage.
The plans have been drawn by Ernest
Little. who was formerly employed by
Architects Bump & Berry. The build
ing will be attractive and will help to
make Calumet avenue the business
street that the property owners on it
think it will be.
Prevo Bros. have been successful
grocers for a number of years and
have great faith in the east side of the
city a business location 1t is ex-
pected that the new business block will
add greatly to the appearance of the
street
Materials Cheaper.
Business men who are watching the
marvellous growth of the building ac-
tivities for this year in THE TIMES are
now hoping that the figure will jump
to S1.0o0,00O in another month
From $4,000 to 100000 worth Of
building is announced exclusively every
week by THE TIMES, and there seems
to be no sign of an abatement of the
fever to begin the work of construc-
ton
A factor in the situation is the be-
lief that the unions will either be curb
ed or will be more reasonable In the
future and the wen known fact that
building materials are cheaper.
Chas. A. Cleveland. who recently sold
his residence on Carroll street to Gus
d. Raymus, will build fine new resi-
dence on Mason street to cost not less
than $4,000.
The plans and specifications are now
out, and it is expected that ground
will be broken for the new building in
a few days. Cleveland wants to give
Raymus possession as soon as possible
that Raymus may give DR.. Robert
ellison possession of the property he
bought on Rimbach avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
{. R. JACOBSON BUYS
SOLE INTEREST IN co.
81 a m m o nd Manufacturer
Predicts Reorganization
of Business.

E. r. Jacobson has purchased the
interest in the Straube Piano Co. own
ed by ]. F. Broderick, his associate in
the business. This makes Jacobson the
sole owner of the company
Mr.. jacobson stated today that the
purchase of Brodericks interest had
made by him, but that he did not care
to state the consideration. He said
that the change would make necessary
slight organization in the busi-
ness.
The Straube Piano company has en-
joyed a very prosperous year. and as
jacobson was the moving spirit in the
enterprise his friends will be glad to
know that he is now the owner of the
entire business.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
..C. M|NAS
SURPRISED
BY EMPLOYEES

When r. C. Minas of the State street
department store, which carries his
name. entered his office this morning
of his enterprising department heads
had converted that part of the store
into a floral shop. Closer inspection of
the rose bouquets, which stood on the
desks in generous proportions revealed
cards which reminded Mr.. Minas of the
fact that today was his twenty first
anniversary in business in Hammond
and that the employees of the big store
had taken this means of expressing
their congratulations and good wishes
Opened store on state street.
1t was twenty -one years ago today
a little store on State street. opposite
the present postoffice building He
bought an old stock of goods among
other things a grind stone. which oc-
cupied a prominent place in an un-
washed display window. His first days
businessmen profits-amounted to less
than So
in his private office this morning max
ing plans for the seasons business, and
for an enlargement of the concern
generally. OF his present successes Mr..
Minas spoke modestly, but he did like
to dwell the days when he first
opened a store of his own.
In those days" said Mr. Minas, Il
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
THIEVES IN HAMMOND
MANAGE TO KEEP BUSY
Hawley and Morris Resi-
dences Are the Latest to
Be Visited.

Robberies have been coming thick
and fast for the past week In Ham
mond. and have kept the police busy
answering calls. But the police have
not. as yet been able to capture the
thieves, as they evidently seem to be
pretty smooth propositions They do
most of their work towards the early
part of the morning. when the force is
limited and are changing beats.
Mrs. F. A. Hawley's home at 9S High
land street was entered by thieves this
morning about o'clock. They secured
an entrance to the house by the cell
lar door, which was found broken open
this morning The robbers secured all
the winter coats and hats that hung in
the hall on the coat rack, a silk UNI
brella and two suit cases. Mrs. Haw
ley stated this morning that all the
rooms down stairs had been ransacked
and that 50 was all that had been
found.
Mr. Morris at log Highland street,
only a few houses from Hawley's, re-
ports that a man on a step ladder
climbed up to his window and was in
the act of getting in when his wife
screamed and scared the fellow away.
This man was probably the same fell
low that got into Hawley's house, as
tracks back of the Hawley home were
the same that led up to Morris.
later report this afternoon adds
another robbery to the vicinity of
Highland street The printing shop of
j. Meyers. on Waltham, near the Monon
railroad tracks. was also broken into
by prying open side window. The
thieves took one revolver. two boxes of
blanks and one box of loaded shells
and s10 in stamps. Mr.. Meyers place
is known as the Hammond Book Co.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
TRAINS MAKE TRAVEL
On ERIE AWFUL BORE
Crown Point People Long
ing for Interurban With
Some Intensity.
Especial to THE TIMEs.)

Crown Point. Ind, March 11-Crown
Pointers and those riding on the Erie
during the last two days have had to
suffer the inconveniences of further de-
lays and loss of time occasioned by the
enforcement of the ordinances regu-
lating the speed of trains in Hammond
to six miles an hour in the city limits.
The long distance the Erie trains have
to travel in Hammond territory makes
an appreciable difference in the time
of their arrival, a matter of ten min
ute sor more, and the snail's pace at
which they are compelled to crawl
along makes travelling on the Erie an
added delight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
QUESTION OF HEART.
Especial to THE TrMEs.)


Crown Point, Ind, March 1.-THE
proceedings before the county COM
missioners In reference to the grant
ing of saloon licenses yesterday aft
ernoon was enlivened by a spirited
tilt between Commissioner NJ. ].
Brown and Attorney Otto J. Bruce
for the Indiana anti-saloon league.
The question arose as to whether an
applicant for saloon license who had
paid In his money for a license only
to have his application turned down
should have his money back. The
anti-saloon leader declared that the
money once paid in belonged to the
county. and the argument waxed
warm.
Finally Mr.. Brown arose to his
feet and confronted Mr.. Bruce. do
you really mean that?" he said do
you really believe that down In his
heart the man ought to lose his
money!"
Attorney Bruce insisted on his po-
sition. and the argument grew quite
spirited.
1t ended, however. in MIR. Browns
taking the stand that the saloon
keeper should have his money bacfl.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11

The county commissioners today
made two appointments of justices of
the peace to take the place of those
who have resigned. Byron NJ. Cheney
Of East Chicago was appointed in the
place of John c. Harlan of Hammond
who disappeared and has not been
heard of since.
William A Jordan. for years a justice
of the peace in Hammond and who
coined money when marriage licenses
were issued in that city appointed
to take the place of James Jameson of
Highlands who resigned for the reason
that he did not find the office profitable
enough.
Both Cheney and Jordan are old and
experienced justices. Jordan is well
known in Hammond where he had the
reputation Of being an exceedingly fair
and impartial Judge The appoint
ments will both meet with favor of
the North township bar.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
BREEZE
AROUSES
INTEREST

The profitable disposal of a bypro-
duct is often one of the big problems
that confronts large corporation. The
United States Steel Co. has been very
successful so far in disposing of its by
products but there is one called
tbreeze" for which it has not yet found
use" said r. c. Kingsley who repre-
sents the United States Steel Co. in the
sales department and was in Hammond
yesterday.
with the completion of the coke
ovens at Gary there will be in the ma
ture of $4,000 to $1,000 tons of "breeze"
accumulated each month for which the
United States Steel Co. has not found
use
'Breeze.'' said King1ey. .is nothing
CONTINUED on page sixJ
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
SENTINEL PRESS
is DISALIGNED
Especial to THE TIMEs)

Indiana Harbor, March 1.-THE ap-
pearance of this weeks issue OF the
Indiana Harbor Sentinel has been de-
Iayed by a peculiar accident, and the
paper will not be off the press until
some time today.
The delay was caused by the powder
mill explosion near Kenosha. which
shook the building in which the Senti-
mel is published to such an extent that
the big press was thrown out of align
ment This made it impossible to ope-
rate it until the necessary repairs had
been made.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
HAMMOND 4. S. WINS
FROM La PORTE

The Hammond high school basketball
team returned this morning from La
porte, where they played the Laporte
high school last night
The Laporte boys lost to Hammond
by small margin, the first half ending
in favor of Hammond, 9-6. the last half
giving Hammond the game, 10 to Is.
The local boys had hard fight all
through the game and were somewhat
Handicapped by the absence of Forward
Sprague. who could not play on ac-
count of sickness, whose position was
filed by Smith.
The following lineup was played
Blocker center, Graves and Crumpack-
er guards and Smith and Weimer for
wards; substitutes Gavit and johnson
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
ASSESSORS
BUSY With
NEW WORK

Assessor b. T.. Escher and corps
of twenty deputies are busy making
the quadrennial assessment of prop
erty in North township. This includes
the cities of Hammond, East Chicago
Indiana Harbor and Whiting
1t is expected that as a result of the
assessment there will be an increase
of from 40 to so per cent in the valua-
tion over the old figures. This will
make large sum available for munich
pal and school purposes.
For instance, all of the property on
Holman street between the corners of
State and Holman street and the cor
ners of Holman and Sibley streets
will be assessed al 5000 a front foot
lCopfinued u \
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
HAMMOND
OR GARY MAY
GET BANK

Washington, March 11.-Five more
postal savings banks probably wifi be
established in Indiana during the next
few months making six in all.
Congress at the recent session gave
Postmaster General Hitchcock S5o0.oO0
with which to extend the postal bank
system. The postmaster general calcu-
lates that this will enable him to es-
tablish about $50 postal banks or
about five in each state.
1t is his intention to continue to
favor the cities of secondary size and
therefore it is not likely that a postal
bank will be established in Indian
apoIfs.
Foreigners Considered.
1Ie~ mas not yet given consideratfUn
TO locations for the banks. but the next
series will provide for postal banks for
some cities where there is a large
foreign population that distrusts
American banking institutions, but
probably would patronize a postal bank
which has the government behind it.
Gary, Hammond and South Bend are
mentioned as cities of this kind and
it is probable that one of the three will
get postal bank.
The only postal bank now in opera
ton In Indiana is at Princeton. The
deposits there have exceeded expecta-
tions.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11
MAYOR KNOTTS'
MAN ONE

While nothing official has been given
out regarding the appointment of the
additional court reporters for the Lake
superior courts No. ? and 3. it is under
stood that Harry Folk will get one of
the berths and that l. L Leroy, one
of Thomas Z. Knots men in Gary, will
get another
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11

Johnson City, Tenn. March Ii
Charles Smith, aged fifteen years, who
shot Professor J. c. Gray, his teacher,
in the back, committed suicide by
drinking carbolic acid. He was found
dead in his fathers barn. The boy dis
appeared at night, and search resulted
in finding him dead. Professor Gray
has chastised the boy and the shooting
was the sequel.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11

kenosha, Wis. March IA third
death, traceable to the explosion of the
Laflin-Rand rlant of the Du Pont de
Lemours Powder company, at Pleasant
Prairie, Wis, seven miles from here,
was recorded today when William P
Robinson, assistant cashier of the
First National bank, died at his home
in this city. News of the death gave
added impetus to the movement for
an investigation into the causes of the
explosion and the urging of the pass
age of a bill prohibiting the rebuilding
of the factory.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-03-11

NOTHING 4S OF GREATER nYPOR.
TANCE TO YOU THAN TO KEEP
POSTED ON PASSING EVENTS IN
YOUR LOCALITY BY READING THE
TIMES EACH EVENING.