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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08
VICTORY FOR
PETE HERMAN IN
EGGERS CONTEST

NEW ORLEANS. LA. Nov. s.-Pete
("Kid") Herman Of New Orleans last
night won from knockout" Eggers OF
New York in twenty rounds. Herman
outclassed Eggers and won sixteen OF
the twenty rounds. Herman covered
up when Eggers showed fash and
then beat him to pieces at close range.
using a vicious right hand book Dick
Rurge refereed. Four thousand fans
were present Kid Kelly won from
Nick Catana in ten rounds and Benny
Loup defeated Young Brltton in four
rounds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08
Dont's For Hunters.

The conservation Of human life
is worth while. These don'ts are
intended for the new crop of
youngsters who will go into the
woods and fields for the hSst time.
1t is also intended for those who
are Careless
Don't point firearms at any hui
man being or domestic animal
Keep the muzzTe toward the
ground or in the air.
Don't take a loaded firearm into
a house, vehicle or boat
Don't set firearms down without
unloading.
Don't jump or climb a fence or
ford stream without unloading.
Don't shoot without knowing
what you are shooting at.
Your hunters license does not
give you the right to hunt on post
ed land. reservations. parks or
within the city limits. Land own
ers have a lawful and moral right
to say who may hunt on their prop
erty. Respect rights and they viii
have more regard for you and your
sport and recreation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08
WHITES BLOWS
FLOOR NELSON,
BUT He STICKS
FIGHT DECISIONS.

Decisions of fight representatives
Monday were;
At philadelphia. Pa.-Charley White
beat Johnny Nelson 90.
At Baltimore, Md.-Jen smith knocked
out Herman Miller CD.
At New Orleans, La.-I<id Herman
beat Knockout EggerS (2Ol; Kid
Kelly beat Nick Cattana GO);
Benny Loup beat Young Britton
"a.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08
Branch Hickey.

Branch Hickey, business manager
of the St. Louis Browns, has inferred
to friends that he will probably dis
continue his relations with the
Browns now That his contract has
expired, and anyway he wants to go
into the law. But Rickey's value to
the club and his popularity with the
fans are so great that he will prob
ably sign the fatter contract he will
be offered.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08

ers. Finn. Calvin. Talbot. SeIlegar.
Plum. Herbst. Nolan. Stenchneld. Volk-
man, Green, Kohl. and Ruffner played
on the great CIabby eleven Will be told
and retold. .CIinks Meyers. the only
survivor. will be playing football and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08

PHILADELPHIA. PA, Nov. s.
Charley White knocked down Johnny
Nelson nine times in six rounds Mon
day night and won off by himself in
their six round tilt at the Olympia A.
A. Nelson couldn't get away from the
Chicago scrapper and was lucky to
last the limit.
What White didn't do to Nelson isn't
in the fight game. In the first round
Nelson took the count of nine twice
He was simply no match for the Chi
cago boxer, who hit where and when
he pleased. In the second round he
knocked Nelson down twice. one with
a right hand uppercut and the second
time from right to the jaw
In the third round Nelson. seeing
immediate defeat staring him in the
face. started to clinch. but Charley
about the body until he wilted. He
took the count of nine again.
Nelson weathered the fourth round
Notwithstanding that he was knocked
down. In the fifth round Nelson was
evasive and tried footwork instead Of
boxing to stay the six rounds. 1t was
something of race. as White chased
him from rope to rope.
The sixth round was another foot
work session, with the difference that
Nelson winded himself and couldn't
get away from White. The latter put
him down again for the count of nine
nine times on the floor in six rounds
Some fight.
In the preliminaries frankie Clark
defeated Denny Hughes. Little Joe
Fisher knocked out Johnny Campf N
the second round. Young Cohen was
beaten by Sailor Smiley
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08

After the Thanksgiving turkey has
found its way into the digestive ar-
paratus> OF the Lake county football
fan and that happy individual has
pushed his chair back from the table
10 contemplate the increased girth
caused by the eats. it viii be time for
the BIG GAME.
Whoever the C1abbys meet on that
date to wind up the successful season
II IS certain that the attendance Will
be record breaking. The stock of the
club managed by Forrest Morrow and
Captained by Frank Blocker has gone
up fifty per cent in Ha-amond by rea-
son of the IA to IL game against Ra-
cine last Sunday. If Beloit. Wis. is
brought to Hammond next Sunday an
other dandy game is certain. and fans
will be no better pleased than to have
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08

the way from Goshen, Ind. in his De-
troit Electric. The car carried Mr.
and Mrs L. J. Carter who were motor
ing to Chicago and enjoying their
trip. After giving their machine the
"once over Mr.. Dempsey sent them
on their way rejoicing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08

training on cigarettes. raw meat and
root beer.
Them wuz the good ole daz." signs
Mely.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08
Notre Dame
Freshman Loses Leg
Result of Accident.

NOTRE DAME, IND. Nov. s.-Jo-
seph Lodeski. a freshman at the uni
versity, had his right leg amputated
yesterday as the result Of an injury
sustained in interhan football
game two weeks ago. He was tackled
on the kickoff and broke his leg. Com
pIications set in and he was forced to
undergo the amputation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08
Speedway Dates for 1917.

CHICAGO. Nov. Speedway race
dates for next year have been an
nounced as follows: indianapolis. May
80; Chicago. June .; omaha, July 4;
Des Moines. July IA; Tacoma, July 2s;
Cincinnati. September 3; Providence.
September Is; New York. September
20. Speedways are under construction
in Philadelphia and Uniontown. These
may be included in the 1917 circuit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08
Jeff Smith Lands Knockout.

BALTIMORE. MD, Nov. S.-JeH
Smith the European middleweight
champion, easily knocked out Herman
Miller. the local mauler. Monday night
in the third round Of their scheduled
fifteen round bout short right over
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08

IL was announced today that In
stead of Beloit the visiting team to
play the CIabbys sunday, at Ham
mODd, will be Ann Arbor. cOmpOs-
ed of Michigan University stars.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-08
A PLUM FO RDEMPsEY

Fred Dempsey. the Hammond VIII
lard storage battery wizard on Sat
lrday had customer who drove all
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
SOLOMON CLOSE DEAD.
Engineer Had Collection of Curios
 From All Over World.

Stamford, April 27.-Soloman Close, a retired locomotive engineer, known throughout the country for his collec- tion during fifteen years or more ot earth from places of historic interest all over the world, died at his home here today, aged Fl years. It was his custom to mix the earth from the various places and use it in connec- ton with the planting of memorial trees in cities and towns about the country. One of the trees is planted in the state capital and another at Washington.
 Mr Close entered the service of the New Haven road in 1869 when the line had only thirty-seven locomCtives in all and retired in 1916. He served in the Civil War with a Rhode Island company and afterwards entered the regular army for a time.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
City Items

The Catholic Choral Union will hold a rehearsal this evening at 8 o'clock in Tabs" hall.
 w. J. Fieneman has sold property on Trinity street to Mary I. Laughlin.
 B. N. Stanley and Carrie l.. Stan ley have made formal transfer of the property at Park and Main street to Attorney George Levitt.
 Three new cases of measles were reported to the health department to- day.
 The health department has releas- ed quarantine on a case of scarlet fever on Vine street.
 Mid-week prayer service will be held at Trinity Methodist Episcopal church this evening.
 An illustrated lecture on By Canoe and Caravan Through Africa" will be given at the First Baptist church this evening at 7:45 o'clock.
 Church night service will be held al the South Congregational church thi: evening at 7:45 o'clock.
 New Pattern Hats M. Seibert.- advt.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27

had no doubt of the ability of the government to suppress the movement by most drastic methods, Although the situation in the provinces was not wholly satisfactory, the information was not sufficient to justify grave ap- prehension. There had been a small rsing at Ardee nd Louth, and a rather more serious one in Swords and Lusk, close to Dublin.
 Telegrams, he said are now coming in more rapidly. They show that Liberty hall was partially destroyed and occupied by the military.
 Referring to the attempted Ger man landing in Ireland, Lord Lans- downe said he did not know what Sir Roger Easement was led to expect in the way of assistance for his landing, but he added: 'I have been unable to find that extensive preparations were made for Easements reception or dis tribution of the material With which his ship was supposed to be laden"
 Says Government Was Warned.
 Replying to a suggestion from Lord Salisbury that the government had disregarded warning of what was afoot in Ireland, Lord Lansdowne said that if he were supplied with the par ticulars of some of the warnings he would investigate the matter.
 At the conclusion of Lord Lans- downe's statement the debate was ended and the house of lords ad- journed
 Royal Proclamation Read. The royal proclamation suspendins in Ireland section, of the Defense O. the Realm amendment act of 1915 which gives to a British subjec charged with an offense under the ac the right to be tried by civil court was read upon the steps of the roya exchange this morning, according t | historic custom
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
WELCOME AND FAREWELL

The Alpha Alpha Pi club of St.. Marks Episcopal church held SUD- per in the parlors last evening in honor of the homecoming of Rector H. I. Bodley and as a farewell to Will liam Anderson, who recently resign cd as organist. Clifford Hellberg act ed as toastmaster and speeches were made by Rev. H. I. Bodley, Walter Hirst, who Is to succeed MT. Anderson as organist, and other members of the club. Musical selections were render ed by the Girls Friendly society After the completion of the program danc- ing was enjoyed.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27

The man who is most favored by democratic politicians close to the ad- 1ninistration for chairman of the na- tional committee and campaign man. ager this year, to succeed William F. McCombs, who has resigned, is Fred erick B. Lynch of Minnesota, chair man of the executive committee Of the national com mittee. The resigna- ton of MT. McCombs will take effect after the convention. MT. Lynch is the member of the national commit
 tee from his state and was recently chosen for another term in the demo- cratic primaries in Minnesota, in spite
 of the opposition of the pro-German
 element which made a fight against him On the ground that he was ship ping horses for the use of allies in
 France. MT. Lynch has had long eX- perience in politics and for twelve years has been prominent in the na- tional democratic party. He is a man of affairs, has large following in the party and is regarded by party lead CTS as well fitted to manage the cam paign.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
GARDNER WELD TO
 >OLEAVE NATL BANK
Will Become Bond Salesman for the Roy T. H. Barnes Company
 of Hartford.

Gardner c. Weld. for more than six years clerk at the New Britain National bank, has resigned his po- sition at that institution and has ac- cepted a position as bond salesman With the Roy T. H. Barnes company, Hartford brokers. MT. Weld will be- gin his work with the Hartford bro kerage house on May s.
 MT. Weld. when a senior at the New Britain High school, left his studies to accept the position with the bank and by his earnest efforts he became one of the banks most trusted and efficient employees.
 The new work which MT. Weld will take up is of the nature that will be wholly congenial to him. He will have charge of the sale of bonds and his territory will include Water- bury Bridgeport and neighboring cities.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
NO TRADE WITH BULGARIA..

London, April 27, 3 3:10 D. m.-Lord Robert Cecil minister of war trade, denied in the house of commons this afternoon that Great Britain was car rying on semi official negotiations with Bulgaria. He reminded hia uuestioner that Great Britain was precluded by the spirit of the agree ment with her allies from entertaining any peace negotiations with any of their common enemies without the knowledge and consent of the other parties to tue agreement
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
LOWESTOFT UNDER
 VIOLENT ATTACK
Wonder Grows That Greater Dam-
 age Was Not Done

London, April 26, 9:20 D. m.- (De- 1ayed, )-Reports from Lowestoft and Yarmouth state that the bombardment of those resorts by a German squadron on Tuesday morning although brief, was of the most violent character and that the casualties were not larger is regarded as remarkable rl
 At Lowestoft, shortly after 4 a. m., the boom of big gun was heard from seaward. It was followed by suc- cession of crashes as shells burst in
 ali directions over the town. This in turn was followed by broadside from
 the ships It was this that made the
 most damage. One house was split in
 half and collapsed causing the death
 of a man. A shell exploded on the
 roof of a cottage and demolished it. killing a man, his wife and their lit tie child. - Most of the inhabitants were asleep when the cannonade opened Sud- denly awakened, they rushed for shelter The bombardment lasted fif- teen minutes. ........ At Yarmouth, according to local newspaper, no one was injured despite, the terrific smelling which the town received The most damage was done in the south end of the place, where large block of fishing buildings was smashed by shells or set on fire and burned out. Various other buildings, | including the corporation electricity stations, were peppered by shell frag- ments.
 At neither town was there any | manic
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.

President G. M. Landers of the Chamber of Commerce. has appointeq G. F. Atwatcr a committee to iook over the referendum of the national chamber in regard to national de~ fense. On the referendum in regard to federal aid in vocational schools, Superintendent Holmes has been named by President Landers. NO committee has been named on the referendum on resale prices as it is hoped to secure w. Fl. Ingersoll of New York to come to this city duping the week of May and speak on tfse Stevens bill now before congress.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
"TABS" MINSTREL PROGRAM.
Local Entertainers Will Perform At Bazaar Opening Friday Evening.

The Y. M. T. A. & B. minstrels, which are to put on an entertainment at the Court Beethoven Bazar which opens in Turner hall tomorrow night, have arranged a good program. George Fredrich is interlocutor and the end men are George Campbell, Frank Campbell, Jack O'Dell and Lar ry Cotter. The soloists are Andrew Basso, John O'Brien, Urban Callahan. George Donohue, Robert Smith and John Kiniry James McAvay, Joseph O'Brien, James Clynes and Fred Riley solos on the evenings program:
 Me mories," A. Basso; My Moth CTS Rosary J. O'Brien; Hello, How Are You" U. Callahan; "She was all that a pal ought to be- G. Donohue; What a wonderful mother you'd be- R. Smith; "Maviss," J. Kiniry.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
NEUTRAL VESSEL SUNK.
German Submarine Responsible For
 Loss of Norwegian Bark.

London, April 27, 2:05 D. m.-The e sinking of a neutral vessel by gun fire from a German submarine was an- nounced officially today.
 The Norwegian bark Carmanian was destroyed and boat taking part of her crew capsized.
 The official announcement is as fol- lows: "The Norwegian bark Car manian was sunk by gun fire from a German submarine on Tuesday, 55 miles off the west coast of Ireland. the crew, reached the coast The marine immediately left them.
 'One boat capsized The other, containing the captain and nine of the crew, deached the coast The men were rescued by cliff ladders"
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
SISAL PROBE ENDS.

Washington, April 27.-The senate investigation began early in February into an alleged combination of Amer ican bankers with Yucatan sisal grow CTS ended today. Chairman Ransdall in asking counsel for those appearing to submit briefs, indicated that the committee was chiefly interested to know if there had been a violation of trust laws, if there was a short age of sisal and consequent shortage of binder twine, and what had been the actual increase in transportation rates, taxes and other costs which might justify an increase in the price of SiSal
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
DO YOU BLAME THEM?

Copenhagen, April 26, via London, 7:O5 D. m.-(Delayed,) )-The Social Demokraten states that the British authorities have detained at Kirkwall Norwegian steamer carrying 5000 barrels of rye to the Danish govern ment, the detention being on the ground that the steamer was bought from Holland and the Dutch owners paid in German money. The news paper hopes that Great Britain will not detain the cargo, which is guar anteed by the Danish government not to be sold out of Denmark.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
PITTSBURGH TO BE
 OPEN LABOR MARKET
Over 100 Concerns Band Together for Protection of Employers and
 EmploycS.

Pittsburgh, April 27--It became known today that steps were taken last night through the organization of the |, Employers association of Pittsburgh to try to make the dis trict an open labor market and to handle all questions as they affect labor. More than one hundred manu- featuring and other concerns, includ- inc some of the largest in western Pennsylvania, were represented at the meeting, which was held behind closed doors. An official statement
 declares that the objects of the as- sociation are:
 ITO secure for employers and em- ployes the freedom of contract in the matter of employment, irrespec-< < tive of this or kindred associations, to oppose restriction of ouput, sym
 pathetic strikes and boycotts; to dis countenance conditions which are not just and which will not allow workman to earn a wage proportion ate to his productive capacity; to prevent interference with those seek
 ing empoyment; to avert industrial | disturbances; to harmonize differen-
 ces between employers and employees
 so that justice may be done to both, and to uphold the law"
 The organization, it was stated, was | reply to the announcement yester- | day that organizers of the American | Federation of Labor would be or 1 dered here to reinforce the organizers
 who have been active in the Turtle ] Creek Valley strike. a..
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
PRISONER IS MOBBED.
Attacked by Other Inmates Follow
 ing Murder of Child.

Lansing, Kas., April 27-Angered by the stories of the murder of To- year old Edna Dinsmore in Topeka Tuesday 200 prisoners today attempt ed to attack Fred Bissell of To- peka, suspected of the crime in the state penitentiary yard.
 The prisoners had heard of Bis sells arrival here to save him from the Topeka mob that invaded Law renee last night and under the cry of Come on boys" they rushed at him. Deputy Wardens and prison guards clubbed the prisoners into submission.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
GERMANS AT VERDUN
 HAVING A BUSY DAY
Communication From Berlin Says KaiScr'S Soldiers Beat Off British
 and French at Many Points.

Berlin, April 27, via London 3:27 a. m.-The German army headquar- ters today issued the following state ment:
 Western theater: Southwest oC Ypres we subjected the English posi- tions to a heavy fire. the good effect of which was noticed later by our patrols South of St. EIoi a strong enemy hand grenade attack ended in failure because of our fire.
 Tn the Givenchy- En- Cohella- -Neu- vile St. Vaast sector we successfully exploded numerous mines. and in a hand grenade attack near Givenchy we wrested from the enemy a DOT tion of one of his trenches and re- pulsed the counter attack.
 English attacks north of the Somme were fruitless.
 Tn the Mouse region only on the left bank of the river were there infantry attacks. These were accom- panied by heavy artillery duels and were preceded by handi grenade at tacks by French attachments. All were repulsed.
 "At various places on the front German patrols made hostile incur sions. Those in the region northeast of Armentieres and between Vailly and Craonne were successful.
 An enemy machine was brought down near Souchez and another south of Tahure. Both were shot down by anti-aircraft guns. A third machine was shot down south of Parroy.
 Numerous bombs were freely dropped by German air squadron on the railway lines in Noblette valley south of Suippes.
 Last night an attack was made hy an airship on the port and railway depots of Margate, on the east coast of England.
 Eastern theater: The situation is unchanged. One of our airships dropped bombs on the rail depots at Dunamunde, at the mouth of the DvinSk river.
 Balkan theater: There is nothing to report
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
+S' CLUB FUND
 IS NOW S3l,9l4
Bntinued From First Page.D

s Burning in the largest amount @h The committee has had N1all pennants made containing Sbrds: Help the Boy," and he S all owners of automobiles to a one of them to their machines. Rorkers are now going over the Etc list and those who have been sched will have their names Hn off so that there will be no of canvassers to them. Teams Fed of transportation should the committee at once. It ESQ announced that according to resent plan there would be no ag Saturday noon.
 Team Captains Report.
 Aident Christ then turned the 8g over to Howard l.. Platt ban of the subscription com a who called upon the team 8ns for their reports as shown brintendent R. H. Crawford
 
 &sion of the announcements of Descriptions, President Christ q him a fattering tribute in tho slction. MT. Crawford said 1t 8-atffying to listen to the re- of MT. Sloper yesterday in to the work accomplished by bys' club. Tn his experience as fker in this kind of work, he ben many f1no men developed sh the training and teachings Boys club. Using a local man who Is at present making ae for himself in the newspaper as a. criterion, he pointed out bod that can be reached with f development.
 1udge in this city once told me ought to be Q drummer in the bon Army, and believe in ming in the cause of Help the R MT. Crawford said. The Rr related his entry into Boys 5 work in Lawrence, Mass, Zen years ago, when, without s$5s HIS WdS SLaT IcO HI lIlS "OIh B superintendent of the club in [city and in that time he has much good derived through the $tions in many cities.
 *spoke on the birth of the club 8nent in New Haven years ago, was taken up 8 short time Sand 1t was with pride that he was one of the few clubs that Continuously kept it's doors open Senty-five years.
 <, much credit cannot be given Erectors of the club for the in they have manifested in the Organization" he said. AS su- sendent of the club he would B feel grateful to the commit knich had started the movement he permanent home, and with lowing announcements of what been realized so far as an in Ie, he was certain that the re- CT of the alleged time would in the workers being able to the top off the thermometer on Sational bank building.