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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-08

Senator Fighting Bob Taylor" of
Tennessee has passed from earth's
scene of action and Governor Hooper,
a Republican, will no doubt appoint a
Republican in his place. Should he do
SO, Tennessee will be presented by a
Republican in the United States SEN
ate for the first time since the recon
struction days. The legislature Of
that state will not be in session until
next January at which time it will
elect senator.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-08

The Arizona legislature evidently
intends to start early to train the
governor. Recently that body sent up
to his excellency for approval the
emergency saloon measure which Gov
ernor Hunt vetoed. The senate
promptly passed the measure over the
governors veto by vote Of II to 2.
Then the house gave the governor an
other rebpks by passing it over his
veto by vote Of rs to 2. It is our
opinion that Governor Hunt will here
aftsr realize that he has to pay due
yespeet to those higher up
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-08
Prof. f. w. Blackmar, professor q

Prof. F. w. Blackmar, professor of
sociology, says the university and
the penitentiary have the same func-
tions, and that the two institutions
are so much alike that the same
methods may be used in each. Well,
Mr.. Professor, If that is true why
not have your boy steal horse and
be sent to the penitentiary for a
five years course at state expense,
rather than squander your own hard
earned money giving him course at
the university?
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-08

In many of the cities throughout
the state there were no party con-
tests in the recent elections. How
ever, the Democrats and Republicans
contested in many town, with results
perhaps in favor of the latter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-08

The Colorado Springs Evening Tclc.
graph says that the only real first
class, copper-rivited, spic-and-span po.
litical machine in this country is that
which is under the supervision of our
distinguished friend from Wisconsin
Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-08

"Just think of it! The countries
of Europe have had their farms under
cultivation for hundreds of years
longer than those in the United
States, yet the average wheat produc-
tion in this country is only 14.3 BUSH
els to the acre, while the produc-
ton in Germany is 2s bushels, in Eng
land 80 bushels, in Belgium 81 bush
els and in Denmark 40 bushels.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-08

Some of the leading Democrats in
congress are in favor of adjourning,
since they realize that the longer the
Democratic house does business the
smaller will be their vote in the COM
ing election. Soon they will be send
ing out to the people "doings" that
will remind US all of the dark days Of
the Cleveland administration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-08

Colonel Roosevelt is getting about
as much free advertising these lays
as he received when he was hunting
the chimpanzee and the white elephant
in Africa,
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-08

The southeastern part Of the state
received on April Fool day several
inches of snow. It Is no wonder that
the people in that part of the state
have cold feet this spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-08

No matter how much money man
has, nor how safely it is invested, he
is sure to lose it all when he dies
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-08

A number of hundreds of years ago
the Chinese didn't know anything
about tariff legislation, so they built
great wall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-08

The man who thinks that he is ir-
resistible with the women gets ter
rible jolt sooner or later, usually
sooner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-04-08

Real fame generally comes to those
who do not spend all their nights and
days courting it.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22
EAST CHICAGO.

Ladies' Social Union will entertain
with a social at the residence of Mrs
E. W. Wiekley Thursday evening, jan
25th. An admission of Is cents will be
charged. All are invited
The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Social Union will be held Wednesday
at Mrs John Wickeys. in Todd avenue
Mrs. William Leiferman, who had
been visiting her parents. DR.. and Mrs
Alexander Monroe. returned to her
home in Chicago Saturday afternoon.
The Royal Arch Masons will hold a
Meeting in Masonic hall tonight.
The home of Harry N johnson. in
Barring avenue, has something of the
appearance of a hospital these days
Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Alyea and Miss
Meyers are all sick
Five East Chicago men have pur-
chased all the vacant lots on Barring av-
enue.
DR. George Bicknell has sold his au-
tomobile to Fred Flack
Mrs. August Johnson and her mother
Mrs. Elizabeth Bronson of Valparaiso.
who is visiting her, are spending to-
day in Chicago.
Miss Janet Jaynes spent Saturday and
Sunday with friends in Evanston.
A party of East Chicago teachers
went to Chicago Saturday TO hear Mary
Garder in That's
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22

sos. Coulson of Brooklyn and Bescher
of Cincinnati led in this respect with
rs strikeouts each. Luderus struck out
7s times, Carey IS. Devore 6s. Schultz
IS, Ingerton IS. and Hauser 81 Those
who played in 100 games or over and
had a low average of strikeouts were:
Sweeney, 20; Tinker. 81 Mitchell. 81,
Larry Doyle, 80: Murray. 81; Meyers,
80; Knabe. 35; Wagner. 81, and Cakes.
35.
A new departure was the keeping Of
records showing the number OF men
reaching first base on errors. These
figures showed 1,196 runners to profit
in this way. Boston was favored Ill
times, Philadelphia 1854; Pittsburg, 154;
Cincinnati, ISL; ST. Louis, 147; Brook
lyn, 141; New York, 1879; Chicago. 12s.
Sweeney of Boston led the individual
players. Teaching first IS times on err
rors.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22
PRIME GUNS
FOR CLASH AT KENOSHA
Couon and Forbes Knock off Training for Ten Round
Battle Tonight.

The Battle of Kenosha," fought
history as a thrilling encounter. is to
be restaged tonight. Johnny Coulon
has mustered all his fighting strength
and will advance on the Wisconsin
town early today. Harry Forbes, with
his forces somewhat Modified by hard
usage in rudimentary training, also
will be near the scene of action. War
has been declared between the two
Trojans OF the bantamweight ranks.
and, although the action will be linn
tied. each looks for a decisive victory.
Unlike other wars there will be no
danger to those who gather closely to
witness the contest and there are
many who have made such plans. Some
of the more interested even have ex-
pressed their views the outcome and
the more general opinion favors Cou-
Ion. Some are willing to wager that
Forbes will be routed. One mysterious
handbook has odds posted. quoting
Coulon a 10 to favorite.
Coulon tested his arsenal of hooks
crosses. uppercuts and jabs yesterday
and found all in splendid order. Tom
Winklehoffer, a 225-pound white hope"
acted as target for the champion, and
the final score, as compiled by experts
present. showed Johnny with perfect
count, unharmed by any return shots
delivered by the beefy wrestler. Fred
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22
SHECKARD PROVES
BEST WAITER
Cub Captain Leads National
League Batters on Base
on Balls.

New York, Jan. 22.-Official records
of bases on ball, strikeouts and first
base on errors by teams in the Ma
tional league during the season of 1911,
with individual figures in some cases,
were made public today by Secretary
John Heydler.
National league pitchers, these sta
tistics show. gave 4,279 bases on balls.
The st. Louis club led with 592, Chicago
was second with 5s5 and Cincinnati
third with SIS. Brooklyn was last with
425. Sheckard of Chicago led the
league, having received lat passes in
156 games. Bates and Bescher of Gin
cinnati follow with 103 and 1o2 re-
spectively. Sweeney led Boston with
az, Devore had 81. Knabe "a, Wagner
and Byrne 81 each. and Higgins 90.
There were 4,79S strikeouts. divided
among the eight clubs follows
Brooklyn, $50; St Louis, $50; Chicago
SIT; Cincinnati, 594; Philadelphia. 5S5
Pittsburg. 5ss; Boston. SIT; New York
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22

Powers reports that some of the best
players in the country already have of
fered to cast their lot with the new
league, and that plenty OF first class
talent will be available
Manager Jimmy Callahan of the
White Sox received the signed contract
Of Lee Tannehill yesterday. The chick
en- farmer Is winterings at South Bend
and reports that he is in good shape
for the start OF the fray Tannehill is
the player whom J of1finy Evers rated
as the most brilliant performer in the
1911 city series
'Tannehill is good old war norse,'
said Callahan. ANY youngster that
team will be real gem. believe me.
expect to see fanny holding down an
infeld berth in most of our games next
season"
+ This season will be Tannehills tenth
on the south side. Since 1903. his first
year on the south side, when he was a
bit erratic in the field, fanny has been
one of the most brilliant infielders in
the American league. In all the big
series in which the Sox have contested
Tannehill has stood out as one of the
stars on the defensive end of the play.
He never has been strong at bat. step
ping away from the place and falling
to meet the ball squarely. Though not
consistent hitter, most of his swats
are long ones and many is the game
that he has broken up with one telling
blow
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22

pedro the doctor received a box of linen
handkerehiefs, while Mrs. Stenberg car
ried home beautiful and-pointed
plate Mrs. A G. Lundquist and C. ].
Smith had to be content with the con-
ISOLATION prizes. Dainty refreshments
were served, after which the hostess
entertained her guests with several vo-
cal solos.
MIR. and Mrs. William Browns baby
has been very sick with pneumonia, but
is improving nicely now.
The social com mittee of the Round
Table club has arranged for two events.
to be given by the club during Feb
ruary. The first will take place the
evening of Feb. l3th at the home of
Mrs. d. w Dupes, when the ladies of
the club will entertain their husbands
the program of the evening to be a
reminder of the birthdays of noted men
which occur in the February. The sec
ond will be on the afternoon of Feb.
21st at the home of Mrs. E. s. Drum
ntond, Grapevine street, and will
be a Martha Washington affair, the
ladies to be gowned in costumes suit
table to the time of Martha Washing
ton On this latter occasion each mem
Der of the club will be permitted to
bring one guest.
Earl Reed and Joe Shields of Chicago
were the guests of Earl Hush yester-
day.
Mrs. A. Sirlin Of Fir street was the
guest of friends in Whiting yesterday.
Ed. Hiner has returned from Kala-
mazoo and has taken a position with
the Calumet Kennedy Land company.
The Lady Maccabees will meet at
Pythian hall Tuesday afternoon to
practice for the installation ceremonies
which will take place at the regular
meeting of the lodge Friday. All Of
| ficers and guards are requested to be or
hand for practice Tuesday at 2:3C
o'clock sharp.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22
Hammond High School and
Grown Point Commercials
Turn the Trick.
tBY SPIkE.)


BY winning from the Gary high
school basketball team at Huehn's hall
Saturday night the fast Hammond five
climbed one notch nearer the champion
ship honors. and are now in close run
ming order with Whiting for the title.
The score stood IA to 10 in favor of
Hammond.
Although the game was close Ham
mond kept on the winning side
throughout and seemed little afraid of
defeat Each team played its best and
Gary struggled hard. in fact. to wrest
the victory for the steel city.
An appreciative crowd watched the
game and cheered loudly when differ
ent throws were made. Johnston of
Hammond played a star game and
made number of difficult throws
from trying angles. His aim seemed
perfect and this being his first year in
basket ball. he promises to develop into
one of the best next season. Smith at
forward was unable to do his best as
he had just recovered from a recent i'll
ness. Captain Crumpacker also played
a heady game at guard. and in fact all
the team is deserving of mention
Gary had one of its strongest line
ups this season and is anxious to play
another game with Hammond in order
to have one more chance to turn the
trick. Gary played a good game and
declared that if they had played top
notch basketball they would have won
Knots and Phelps at forward played
an excellent game and were mixed in
the game at all times.
SO far Hammond has lost only one
game, when 1t played Whiting q
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22
YALE LOSES CAPTAIN

New Haven. Conn.,, Jan. 22---Yale is
without a track captain, although
work for both varsity and freshman
candidates has been begun. Clarence
Childs. who was elected captain of the
team last July. has resigned and today
left college to go into business in
Syracuse. He gave his reasons that
he had a business offer that would not
wait until his graduation in June
Childs was the teams best hammer
thrower He accompanied the Yale
team to England last July. He lives al
Fremont Ohio.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22
STATEMENTS OF BOXERS.


Johnny CouIon--I am confident of
beating Forbes. I'll knock him out
or win a mile on points. All 1 want
him to do is to fight me and not be
on the defensive all the time as he
was i'm our former meeting. l have
no fear of defeat.
Harry Forbes-I realize that to-
night 1 have the opportunity of my
career. If 1 can beat Coulon my
success in the future is assured. He
cannot Knock me out, because he
never will be able to hit me hard
enough. If he does not land lucky
punch 1 will be the winner by large
margin on points In making 116
pounds at o'clock. l will enter the
ring four hours later and will be as
strong as / ever was.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22
CALENDAR OF SPORTS
FOR THE WEEK.
MONDAY.


= Meeting to reorganize the Ohio
. and Pennsylvania Baseball league.
. Opening of annual show OF the
. Detroit Automobile Dealers assoc
. citation.
. Opening of annual show of The
. Rhode Island Licensed Automo-
. bile Dealers association.
. Wrestling match between Zbys-
. zko and Karla at Boston.
= Johnny Coulon VS.. Harry Forbes,
. ten rounds, at Kenosha. Wis.
= Leach Cross VS.. Tommy Murphy,
. ten rounds, at New York
. TUESDAY.
= Opening of annual New Year
= golf tournament at Palm Beach.
= Florida.
= Opening of annual bonspiel OF
. Portage Curling club, Portage la
= Prairie, Man.
= intercollegiate basket bali con-
= test between Princeton arg YzIs
= at New Haven.
= Mike Gibbons VS.. Jack Dennins;.
. ten rounds. at New York.
= Danny Goodman VS.. Leo Kelly.
= eight rounds, at Chattanooga.
. = = = = = a = = = = = = - = a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22

Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. 22.-Captain
Earl Pickering of the Minnesota foot
ball team of 1911 has been officially
denied his M by the athletic board of
control The refusal was made in a
negative way. the board simply leaving
his name on the list of fifteen men who
were awarded the letter. This action
is the result of wisconsin's protest of
the Minnesota captain last fall on ac-
count of his having played summer
baseball
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22
OUTLAW" LEAGUE NEARLY FILLED

Powers held a conference with w c.
Niesen. the local OUTLAW magnate,
and announced that he would leave to-
morrow for Cincinnati Indianapolis,
Louisville and Cleveland. Franchises
have been definitely awarded to Chi
cago. Detroit. Kansas City and st.
Louis. Milwaukee is a strong contend
err for another berth. This leaves but
three teams to be picked.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22
BURNS WHIPS DAILY IN
FOR COULON BOUT
frankie Winner in Almost
All of Twenty Round
Battle.

New Orleans, La, Jan. 22.-Frankie
Burns won the right to box Johnny
Coulon for the bantamweight cham
pionship of the world when he got the
decision over Johnny Daily yesterday
afternoon at the West Side A. c. in
twenty rounds. The Jersey City lad
licked the Brooklyn boy in almost ev-
cry round
Burns defense baffed DAILY, who had
hoped to wear down his opponent
frankie sustained some bruises about
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22
OFFERS 100000
FOR BIG FIGHT

New Haven. Conn, Jan 22---An offer
of $4,000 for a bout between Jack
Johnson and either jim Flynn or AL
Palzer was made today by Harmar
Bronson of this city and Matt Larkin
of San Francisco. Bronson outlined the
proposition to Police Chief Cowles.
who took the matter under considera-
tion.r Bronson said: Associated with
Larkin will give $4,000 to stage the
bout at Lighthouse Point on July f. We
viii post certified check for the
amount with any newspaper when per-
mission. for the bout is given by the
New Haven authorities. Flynn had
agreed to come for $4,000. Palzer ask
ed for $4,000. and although l have no
defnite figures from johnson / am
told he will come. for $50, ooo leaving
$4,000 for incidental expenses The
men will box fifteen rounds If match
ed"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22

The Columbian OUTLAW league will
be formally launched with eight clubs.
we'll backed financially at second
meeting of the organization next Sat
urday. This was the announcement
made last night by President John T.
Powers on his return from St Louis.
where he received the backing OF Otto
Stifel. the millionaire brewer for the
Mound City team.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22
INDIANA HARBOR

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Murton of Ivy
street entertained about twenty guests
at pedro party Saturday evening. Dr.
and Mrs. Nels Stenberg carried off the
first prizes. the doctor winning the
mems prize and Mrs. Stenberg the la
dies. AS a reward for his prowess at
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22

the eyes. caused from Days volley of
lefts in the third round
Burns boxing skill, much greater
than Days, was of little use in the
rough work, but Burns had the ad-
vantage in weight and reach and al
though DAILY fought gamely throughout
the better boxer finally Won
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22
KID ELBERFELD
ASKS RELEASE

Washington. jan. 22.-Norman Fiber
field, the Nationals veteran infielder.
has asked the Washington club to I'M
conditionally release him. In letter.
he says that, owing to injuries to his
spine. his doctor gives him no hope of
ever being able to play again. Ifsthe
Washington club should release him he
believes he can obtain the management
of minor baseball team.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22

Martin. mute wrestler and boxer OF
17o-pound weight, also stood before
Coulon in the Anal test. and he, too.
felt the jar from Johnny's accurately
timed shots.
Cou1on still retgns favorite in box
ing circles. but little betting is being
done.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22

IF THE WORKER YOU'RE LOOK
ING FOR DOESN'T ADVERTISE TO-
DAY, YOU ADVERTISE FOR HIM
IN THE TIMES TOMORROW. AMI
THE SAME DOUBLE CAPACITY FOR
SERVICE HOLDS TRUE OF ALL THE
WANT AID CLASSIFICATIONS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22
Z no Gary Teams
Trimmed Saturday,

week ago and was defeated by one
point. Gary was defeated by Whiting
by two points earlier in the season.
Whiting has not lbst a game This
puts Whiting shade in the lead for
the championship.
Gary lineup-Hodge and Thatcher.
guards; Hicks. center, Knots and
Phelps. forwards.
Hammond-Smith and Johnston, for
wards; Van Glider, center; Taylor and
Crumpacker, guards
Crown Poinf-Gary.
The Crown Point COMMERCIAL club
basketball team simply walked away
with the Gary Merchant Mill five at the
high school gymnasium at Crown Point
Saturday night and walloped the steel
city lads by decisive score of A to 16.
Twenty FIVE minute halves were
played and the game was fast and
snappy. Time was called several times
on account of minor injuries received
during the rough game Gary was
called on fouls for rough tactics num-
Der of times and Crown Point on a
number of occasions for holding.
Glover played the star game for the
Hub team and proved himself an able
basket shooter. making twenty-five of
the points that were marked up on the
score board Young at guard also
played a good game and had his man
guessing most of the time. McWayne
was forced to quit the game in the sec
ond half on account of injuries and
Schultz filled his place, making five
. baskets.
The Gary team, although weak in
making baskets, showed some good
team work and after some hard prac-
| tice work they should develop a good
team. This is also Crown Points first
game with outside team and they
promise to make a bid for the county
championship.
! The Crown Point lineup is as fol-
! lows: Glover, McWayne and Schultz
forwards; Young and Rudolph, guards
| F. McWayne, center.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22

DON'T HITCH TOUR WAGON TO A
ETAR-HITCH 1T rO A TIMES AID
AND GET RESULTS THAT COUNT.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22

ARE you BEADING THE TrnEss
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-01-22

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The Washington herald., 1912-04-04

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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-07
ALFRED E. WELBY
DIES IN ENGLAND

An English newspaper Just received
IN IN salt Lake contains an account Of
tnc death at Bradford, England, from
blood poisoning, Of Alfred Il. WeIhv
,, ~ years old; sou OF the late <.
a.. a., Melny. VINO WAS formerly general
manager Of the Rio Grande Western
and the Denver q Rio Grandc raiI'
ways According to the newspaper
account, young Wclby S death was in.
directly due TO q cricket match ac,.i-
dent suffered by him while pIavIna
ON ms school team. The boy had been
attending the Modcru school. While
taxing part III a cricket game he was
struck on the head, The injury was
Sllent' but blood poisoning set in ana
death resulted. >" '"0'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-07
To Prepare Resolutions.

The board Of governors Of the Salt
Lake Commercial club Yesterday named
& special committee consisting of Franl,
5. Murphy James II. Movie and Joseph
j., taiuc to draw up appropriate rcsoIu-
tioDs in memory Of Mr. EccIcs, who for
many years had been "A member of the
clnh.
The obscquics OF Mr.. Ecclcs viii prob
abb" lac the occasion for Que of the lare-
csi gatherings that has ever attended
Il funeral IN Ogden. Hundreds from
salt Lake are arranging TO 20 TO tho
funeral service, From every section OF
the state large number Of friends of
the late millionaire Will go TO the fu.
neral. Scores of tclcgrams have been
received from friends in California,
Idaho. Washington, Oregon and Mon.
t1us. expressing coincidence and stating
that tbcv viii attend.
Mr.. Ecclcs VIII he laid nj rest in q
solid bronze state caslct weighing al
most 800 pounds The casket is of the
s:tnr material and design as that in
which the late President William Nc
kinIoy was placed. To provide adequate
protection for the casict and the body
II contains steel bUrglar-proof vault
viii lc inrascd in n concrete shield. AZ.
ter the BODY has been placed i'm thc
grave both the steel and concrete vaults
U:ll IL, scaled