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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
WILSON IS
BANKED On
TOSTOP It
Final Conferences VIII Be Held
This Afternoon No Definate
Statements Given out.
(BULLETIN.)
(By United PreSs.J

WASHINGTON, D. c., March
17.-Secretary of the Interior Lane
said at o'clock this afternoon that
the strike had been postponed 4S
hours.
Mr.. Lanes statement follows: at
our request and out of appreciation of
the national situation the brothe erhoods
and the railway mana gers have re-
sumed negotiations and in hope that
some adjustment may be had that will
avoid the necessity for a strike"
The brotherhoods have wired or
telephoned their general chairmen ask
ing that all action be postponed for
forty-eight hours. and unless prior to
that time advised of a settlement the
men will leave the service under au-
thority given
The statement was signed by Secre-
tary Lane, Daniel Willard and Secre-
tary Wilson. the three members of the
National Council for Defense appointed
mediators by President Wilson.
1t was pointed out that this post
ponement of As hours viii allow time
for a possible decision by the supreme
court on the constitutionaIty Of the
Adamson law next Monday. The agree
Y F.F ~ IS 1f7as. fs-1---ssa.ts ri p ~ ~ e.
night a. prasSieaHv aninse errillessa con-
/ ferences-
Both the brotherhood chiefs and the
railway managers came from the con-
ference room with signs Of apparent re-
lief on their faces
Their apparent optimism was taken
/ by observers as an Indication of conf
dence in the ultimate outcome Of the
negotiations.
Daniel Willard Of the Baltimore &
Ohio was asked what he thought of the
situation.
Look at those faces and judge for
yourself" he said. pointing to confreres.
The mediators are prepared now to
take the last step that viii end prob
ably the remotest danger of nation
wide paralyzation of railroad traffic.
Confidence was expressed that with
IS hours at their disposal the mediators
would accomplish some agreement that
would prevent the disaster.
Just exactly what form their efforts
will now take was not explained In de
tail. but it was clear that the most ser
ious barriers in the way of peace had
been overcome.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
BY United Press.

NEW YORK, March 17-While the
federal eight hour strike mediators We're
elected with the four trainmen broth
erhood chiefs for more than three hours
today. railroad managers gave out again
and again their four arguments which
they claim proves that there will be no
strike.
The reasons are:
The railroads don't want a strike;
the brotherhoods don't dare to 20
through with their threat; it would be
a calamity the country could not face.
and by some method President Wilson
will prevent strike"
The brotherhoods had given no state
ment up to / o'clock. and the railway
managers had not yet held their sched-
uled conference with the mediation COM
mittee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
FIVE LOADED
FREIGHT CARS
ARE BURNED

Five loaded freight cars were de-
strooyed almst 100 others hHed with
coal merchandise and foodstuffs.
were threatened. and damage estimat-
ed at $4,000 was caused early today
by fire in the Kensington yards Of the
Michigan Central railroad east 116th
street and Cottage Grove avenue.
Sparks from an engine started the
blaze. it is believed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
IS KEY To
GERMAN
POSITIONS
Strongly Fortified Railroad and
Industrial Center Taken by
English Troops
eBy United Press caDlegram3

LONDON, March l7.-Bapaume, the
key to the western front held by the
Germans. has been captured by General
Haig's British troops, dispatches on
Thursday coupled with Field Marshal
Haig's statement prepared the public in
a measure for the welcome news of the
capture Of the German stronghold On
Thursday British forces were reported
within a few hundred yards of the
Bapaune defenses. Since that time
FIELD Marshal Haig has been silent.
Further forced retirement of Germans
5 anticipated
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
He MUST
SUPPORT
HIS CHILD

4 man is as responsible to support
his common law wife and child as
though he were formally married.
Judge Walter T. Hardy in the super
Tor court this morning ruled in the
case of Peter Mulig before him. 8uIix
who is young man of the East Ham
mond district was brought from south
ern Ohio on the charge Of child deser-
ton. In view of Mulig's promise to
go back to his family and he formally
married to his wife, Judge Hardy sus-
pended the reformatory sentence.
which the admission of guilt would
otherwise have entitled
Deputy Prosecutor ". o. Thomas also
arraigned Frank sehlorf. a South Chi
cago youth. who was charged with
petit larceny for stealing from b. & O.
freight cars. He was sentenced to one
to eight years in the state reform
atory.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17

The chiefs Of the four railroad broth
erhoods. ". S. Stone for the locomotive
engineers; w. S. Carter. for the firemen;
w. 9. Lee. for the trainmen. and l.. II.
Shepard for the conductors. met in New
York City to decide if they should call
railway strike before the United States
Supreme Court hands down it's decision
on the constitutionality of the Adamson
Bill, passed at the last session of con-
gress. They jointly wrote a letter to the
President that they would not hamper
the United States in case Of war.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17

BERLIN CVia SayviIIe) March II
a dark picture of Russian con-
difions showing decentralization and
criticism Of the new government
in the Guma, was issued by the Of
ficinI government bureau today.
The statement In part follows:
I'm the first meeting of the DUNN
during the new session the help
less situation of the Russian food
stock market and the inability of
the government TO help the coun-
try was disclosed. The speeches
of nil the deputies were impas-
sfonateIy excited
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17

LONDON. March 17.-An unveri-
fed report was circulated here
today fhat the czarevifch, the 13-
year old son of Grand Duke Alexis
was dead. The report gave no de-
tails. According TO latest author
ititive reports reaching her yes
terday the czarVitch was suffer
ing from scarlet fever.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
INLAND
MUN|T|ON
DEPT. STILL

That portion Of the big Inland steel
plant at Indiana Harbor which has been
making war munitions closed down last
night and 400 men were thrown out of
work Most of them are working today
in other plants in the region Lack of
orders is the reason given by officials
for the action.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
OBULLETIN.l


NEW YORK, March 1.-THE federal
mediators and the railway brotherhood
chiefs went into conference at 1880
today in final effort TO avert the na-
tiOn-vvide strike scheduled 20 start to-
morrow.
''We working earnestly and sin
cereIy to find a solution of this prob
Iem.y Secretary of the Interior Lane
said before the conference started.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
CBULIETrNr

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE navy
department, with keeIs about to be laid
for six new scout and four battle cruis-
ers, as the frst step in the navy build
ing program, today faced a complete
suspension of work through the railroad
strike called for tonight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
lRuLLETrN.l
(By United Press.l

NEW YORK, March IA sub COM
mittee of six railway managers went in
to conference with brotherhood chiefs
and the federal mediators at 2:45 this
afternoon. The conference was request
ed by the brotherhoods and the media
tors. The six men refused to discuss
the move.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
MERCHANTS
HEAR RUMOR

Hammond merchants are excited these
days over a report that the domestic
science department Of the Hammond
Woman's club has accepted an invita-
tion from big mail order house in Chi
ca 60 to attend tea and demonstra ton
- the companys goods at The plant.
This action is contrary 10 the principles
of TRADE ~ home t1f mcrc' ants de-
gfare
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
ROMANOFF
LINE IS
ENDED
(BULLET1N.)
CBy United Press cablegram)

(By United Press Cablegram)
LONDON, March 1.-THE Russian
revolution came at most opportune
moment for the entente according to an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Copenhagen today which stated that
Minister of the Interior Protopopon
had "already begun negotiations for
separate peace for Russia
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
(BULLETIN.)
(By United Press.)

INDIANAPOLIS, March 17.-Four
gangs of strike breakers consisting of
about $50 men arrived in Indianapolis
early today and were quartered in a
building formerly used by the Lake Erie
and western for freight depot.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
Latest
Bulletins

CBy United Press CabIeEramD
PARIS. March IA gain of two
and "A half miles over "a front of IL
miles I'm length north of the Andre.
was announced by the war office
today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
LATER {
LATER GAMES.
Emerson Gary, 10; vincennes, 9.
Lebanon, AZ; Kenda1lville, 8.
MartinsviIIe, 90; Kokomo, 81.
Especial to THE T1MEs.) }

BLOOMINGTON. IND. March IL
Emerson High of Gary simply romped
away with the heavy Vincennes team
this morning and 60 into the semi-hnals.
Gary has won new laurels on the hard
word floor no matter whether she wins
or loses.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
DON'T bury Higgins' body.

Coroner J. A Graham of Hammond.
gave orders that Higgins body should
not be buried until after the inquest
has been reopened.
When the first hearing was had on
March no verdict was given and il is
the coroner's intention now to investi-
gate further and obtain a verdict If
possible. charging murder against
Sparks and the two unnamed associ-
ates.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
Latest on
K. r. Strike
(BULLETIN.)
(Hy United Press.)

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE joint
mediation conference broke up at 3:53
this afternoon It was announced Sec
retary Lane was preparing a statement
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17

AfF-N-Dur catalogue explains how Ne
teach the barber trade quickly mailed
Free Army BARRIERS best paid privates in
goFernm0nt service Write Noler Bar
5er Ccl se lb3 $ Firth ave. Chi -.
s.I3.5
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17

TINES advertising VIII enable yua
40 brcnk NIL your business records for
right away
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
ISAHLRO DADS SAY THERE w On : b STRIKE
is CAPTURED BY BRITISH TROOPS TO-DAY
CARY IN
SEMI FINALS
(BULLETIN.)
(By United Press.)

BLooMINGToN, March 17.-Four
teams were left in the running of the
state basketball tournament at noon to-
day. They were Rochester, Gary, Mar
tinsville and Lebanon
Rochester met Gary at 200 and Mar
tinsville went against Lebanon an hour
later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17

Warrants. charginb first degree muir
der, We're issued at Hammond Thurs
day night against Sparks and his al
legged accompHces. and employees of
road houses in the state line dis
trict viii be given opportunity within
a few days to see the other suspects
in the case and identify them if they
were with Sparks on the death trip"
we have no announcements to make
at thris time" said Sergt. Duffy,
speaking for himself and his partner.
whose work in definitely connecting
certain persons with the killing has
been highly praised. 1t suffiees to
say that we have sufficient proof to
obtain warrants under the Indiana law
which is particularly strict in this
regard AS soon as we ge t identifca-
tions Of a Chicago man and woman as
being with Sparks on the day Of the
murder, two arrests will be made"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-17
TRACE OF
MURDERER
IS FOUND

Chicago police. after twenty-four-
hour search in Hammond, Gary. Burn
ham. the Cedar Lake district. and other
nearby towns. last night announced
they had obtained proofs that Count"
and another man were in and about
Hammond on the day Of the murder
This discovery. together with proof
that a light hat found in Sparks trunk
in his Leland street room fits the head
of Fred j. Higgins, slain rnysteriously
on the Hammond road on February 20.
is accepted by the police as definitely
connecting Sparks and the unnamed
man and woman with Higgins murder
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08
STRIKING REDS
co ON WARPATH
AGAINST WHITES
Cowboys and Miners, in Sierra
Mountains, Far From Help,
Are Surrounded.

Phoenix. Arig., Aug s.--Long dis
tance telephone messages from Globe
and Miami today indicated that the
little band Of asbestos miners and
friendly cowboys beleaguered in
dugout in the Sierra Anchas noun
tains by warning Apache Indians and
unfriendly Mexicans still were holding
out. although their supplies Of muni-
tions and food We're running perilously
low.
The scene Of the uprising is about
80 miles northwest of Globe. near
the Tonto range. and lies close to the
boundaries of the San Carlos Indian
reservation. From news emanating
from Globe it is learned that Deputy
Sheriff Dan Armer and his posse OF
cowboys are pushing their mounts to
the limit OF endurance in order to
reach the scene in time to save the
little garrison.
The Indian agent of the San Carlos
tcontinued on Page Tweive)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08
3 DEMOCRATS,
4 REPUBLICANS,
OPPOSE THE BILL
Conference Report of the First
Food Measure is Also
Approved.
REED EXPLAINS MOTIVES
OF OPPOSING SENATORS
Missouri Senator Declares the
LESS Said About Peace
Now, the Better"

Washington, Aug. 8.-The food
bill passed through the last stage
of legislative enactment at A
clock this afternoon when it was
inally adopted by the senate in
form previously approved by the
house. President Wilson's sigma
rure now makes it law.
The vote was GO to 7.
Those voting against the confer
ence report we're:
Democrats Hardwick, Hollis
and Reed. Republicans France,
Gronna, LaFollette and Penrose.
Immediately after the final vote on
the control bill, the senate by a viva
yoce vote also approved the confer
ence report on the first administration
food bill. providing for a food survey
and appropriation OF funds to stimu-
late production.
Replying TO criticisms OF senator's
who have opposed the bill. Senator
Reed, its leading opponent, declared
that he would rather resign his seat
than give any aid to the enemy,
Referring to the question Of peace.
Senator Reed said khat the less talk
on that subject now the better.
Senator Reed asserted that his op-
position to the bill couldn't be con-
strued as disloyalty but represented
his judgment that It would weaken
the United States IN the war
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08
B|SBEE CITIZENS
BAR COMMITTEE
OF LABOR MEN
Arizona Federation of Labor
Men Sought to Investigate
DeportatiOnS.

Bisbee. Ariz. Aug. s.-A committee
of five appointed by the convention Of
the Arizona Federation OF Labor to IN
vestigate the Bsbee deportations Of
July IL was met by citizens at Forest
Ranch, seven miles from Bisbee, to-
day and turned back.
The committee was advised it could
not enter Bisbeo. Citizens told the la
Dor men the government had several
agents in the Warren district investi-
eating and that Wiley Jones. attorney
general. also was conducting an in
Yestigation. The committee was ap-
pointed by the convention at Clifton.
Ariz.. yesterday. with instructions to
report its findings at once.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08
GOVERNOR TO TAKE
ACTION TO ENFORCE LAW

Phoenix. Ariz.. Aug. s.-Following
receipt of a telegram from Attorney
General Wiley F.. Jones at Bisbee that
investigators Of the Arizona State Fed
Grafton of Labor had been turned away
by citizens of the Warren district. Gov
Thomas f. Campbell intimated today
that he would take drastic action" to
enforce law and order in the mining
districts OF the state.
Asked II this action meant call for
federal troops. the governor said: II
shall withhold any statements until
the action Is taken"
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08
TO DISAll0W CLAIM
OF dependent WIFE"

Seattle. Aug. 8.-The extrsordi-
nary inroads made upon men eli
sibie for military service by the
claim Of dependent wife" have
drawn from three Of the 10 Seattle
exemption boards ruling that that
CLAIM, alone will henceforth be in
sufficient to exempt man. Four
claims of exemption on this ground
in one district were rejected yester-
day. One man, accepted for serv-
ice in spite Of his dependent wife"
claim, asked for discharge on ae-
count of his membership in the In
ternational Bible Students sssoeia-
tion, whose tenets, he declared, for
bsde participation in war. His case
has not been decided.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08
POLAND IS UPON VERGE OF
REVOLT AGAINST GERMANY

London, Aug. S.-The situation in
Poland is critical, according to in
formation received by the correspond
ent at Lausanne, Switzerland, of the
Exchange Telegraph company. The
Germans are said to be discussing the
possibility of an organized revolt on
the part of Poland. All German
women i'm Poland. including the wives
of military and civil officials have re-
turned TO Germany.
Martial law. the correspondent adds.
has been declared at Warsaw and in
other Polish centers. Riots. which
have been suppressed with much
bloodshed in the mining area. have
been renewed.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08
COMMISSIONERS
READY To MAKE
THEIR REPORTS
ENJOYS to Russia Return to
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Encouraging.

Washington, Aug. S.-The American
mission to Russia. headed by Elihu
Root. returned to Washington today
to report to President Wilson on the
results of its three months trip to tho
worlds new democracy.
A delegation of government officials
met the party at the railroad station.
Mr.. Root will see President Wilson
late today. Major General Scott, chief
of staff of the army. who spent much
time at the front. will report to Sec
retary Baker. The mission returned
filled with optimism over conditions In
the new republic and the chances or
Russia doing her part to the end OF
the great war.
Assurances that the United states
will remain in the war to the end and
improved railroad facilities were de-
clared by different members OF the
commission to be among the outstand-
ing needs of Russia.
THE situation is very hopeful Mr.
Root said. Americas entrance into
the war has had a good effect. The
morale of the Russian people is good
and altogether / should say the outlook
is encouraging"
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08
LESS THAN 10 PER CENT
OF MEN EXAMINED WILL
BE BARRED BY AILMENTS
Excellent Showing for Health and vgor Made by the Drafted
Men in Silver Bow County. About 165 of the 1872 Men Sum-
moned Have Failed to Report Straggers Coming in From
the Hay Fields. Hearing of Exemption Claims Will Begin
Tomorrow.

Before the exemption board will have
definite idea of the number of who will be certified the
national the 1872 called
this week The last preliminary physical examinations of the
completed before today The final physical examinations
finished o'clock tonight Examining physicians declare
physical disquafcaons Butte will fall below 10
work of board morning will be the checking
who have reported under the first call Not until this
finished will the public know how of the first 1872
failed From tentative figures made from the
examinations about l65 will have failed report
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08
MLY SEVEN SENATORS VOTE AGAINST FOOD CONTROL BILL
FROM TROLLEY TO JITNEY WAS A QUICK CHANGE
FOR BUTTES RESIDENTS AND THE sUBURBANITES

The upper picture shows one OF the
many inprovised iitneys which, since
the street car strike, compose the bulk
of traffic on the downtown streets
The iitney drivers are reaping a har-
vest. They are charging from 10 to
rs cents a fare and are carrying heavy
loads of passengers to the flat and to
MesderviIle The lower picture shows
bunch of the idle troleys in yard
of the car barns on Front street. Ef-
forts are on foot today to bring a
settlement of the carmen's strike, city
officials having taken a hand in the
controversy on behalf of the public.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08
FOR THE
SECOND LIBERTY LOAN

New York. Aug s.-Preparations for
the floating of the second Liberty loan
to be offered to the public some time
early in the fall were begun here to-
day by the general loan committee OF
the second federal reserve district.
Although the date the second loan
will be offered to the public and the
rate of interest 1t will bear have not
been definitely decided upon, II was
said it would be about Sept 15. and not
Oct Is. as at first reported
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08
Exemption Claims.

Men who were physically examined
n Monday will be given a chance to
laim exemption today. As soon as
ne board meets tomorrow morning,
he filing of exemption claims from the
irst days call will begin. Men ex-
lmined on Tuesday will file exemption
claims tomorrow. Men examined to-
day will file their claims on Saturday.
Each man filing claim is given seven
days TO present proof In support of his
claim. This proof will consist OF
three affdavits. forms for which will
be furnished by the local board at the
time claim for exemption is filed. The
board will decide each exemption claim
within three days after the affidavits
in proof are filed.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08
|lP[FUL Of RESULTS
| FROM IRISH CONFERENCE

1Ol'' Aug. S.-The Irish home rule
reassemhled today. Since
auJourned July 26 a more san
korte. ieeiing has developed that the
| I'nce Imae VIII have good results.
etpo''ahce is attached here to the
H. ~ which Sir Horace Plunkett.
kbh ai' rs1 man OF the convention, had
3pslo.h George. it being taken to
feedings. ''eie'' III 'he pro-
krom;. ouoiln newspapers today give
k,.h. TO a letter from Sinclair
Stro,a, leading Ulster unionist.
ken, ,aVoring home rule settle
=" including all of Ireland
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08

Washington Aug 8The largest crop of in the
% States is prospect for the coming harvest The department
ague August crop report issued today showed prospects
proved the bushels during July indicating
total production of 5, l9 600 900 bushels
Wheat however, shows decrease of 25000000 bushels Spring
a had bad month and decreased 4000000 bushels
| winter wheat indicated 100000 bushels than
July Wheat production winter wheat and spring wheat
mbned is forecast 653OO0O00 bushels 100000 bushels
lore than the
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08

per published in the east, has given
valuable aid TO the board during the
examinations. He has acted as inter
prefer for men speaking Slavonian.
Italian and German. BY his aid the
board has been free from loss of time
in getting answers from foreigners
CONTINUED on Page Tweive.)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08

A few men drifted into Butte this
morning who should have reported on
Monday. They were so far from Butte,
working in hay fields and lumber
camps, that notices reached them too
late to allow them to reach here on the
day named. Such excuses were read
lily accepted by the board and the men
we're examined without question. Men
turning late from now on. however.
III be carefully questioned before ex-
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-08
Next Contingent of American Troops
Will Go TO Russia Says Sen. Lewis

Washington SPredcon
sent strengthen the Russian lines was made the senate today by Senator Lewis
Illinois, "The FORTH h will Russia
the loyal Russian armies fighting under principles making
shattered