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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
US. Nav Give s., 500, 600 for Housing
BAKER IN WINE
CELLAR DURING
PARIS AIR RAID

nARIS, March 13.-Secretary
= Of War Baker was in confer
ence with Gen. Tasker H. Bliss
in the Hotel Crillon Monday
night when the air raid alarm
was sounded.
Secretary Baker was not per-
turbed by the shrieking of the
firemen's sirens or the barrage
of the anti-aircraft guns. but the
hotel management persuaded
the secretary and his party to
descend to a place of shelter in
the wine cellar.
Mr.. Baker and Gen. Bliss con-
tinued their conference in the
wine cellar. Later they were
Joined by Maj. Gen. William M.
Black.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
WORKLESS DAYS
TO HELP FARMERS
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, March 1S-Fifteen
workless days in all non-essentiaI in
dustries to relieve men for farm plant
ing was advocated today by Assistant
Agricultural Secretary Ousley before
the senate agricultural committee.
The fifteen days could be distributed
over a period of several weeks, thus
relieving labor shortage, Ousley said.
He told the committee the government
might take over the farm work before
we win the war as England is practi-
cally doing. Salvation of the seasons
crops depends largely on the enlistment
of labor srom the cities, he said
Business men who have had farming
experience should clos, heir desks Ger
.ain days - the wecI. and get out alsd
help increase produc In. de said there
would be m increased wheat crop ~ $
year and prospects wle good except 81
some southwest distrlc which h13
been GrouG t-striclxan.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
JAPAN IS
WORRIED
BY RALPH TURNER


TOXIC. March 13.-Political students
here predict intervention In Siberia
within a month. Newspapers are more
cautious in their forecasts although the
tension IS high. One conservative paper
prints a story TO the effect that the
Germans have sent five submarines in
parts across Siberia to vladivostok.
There is considerable worry over the
fact that thousands Of Siberian war
prisoners have been released.
France is unconditionally in favor OF
Japanese Intervention. according to
authoritative information. From the
same source comes tha information that
Great Britain's attitude is contingent
upon Americas.
For the last several weeks Japanese
war ships have been on guard at Vladi-
yostok Stricter rules in regard to pass
ports for aliens arc in effect as q result
Of chaotic conditions on the mainland.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
THIS IS AN EXAMPLE
FOR HAMMOND GIRLS

hard TO overcome.
Alice Blocki the 15-year old daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. George Blocki of Towle
street, lost the lower leg and the right
arm a few years ago following a street
car accident Despite the difficulties
she has knitted a scarf for the Red
Cross with her remaining hand and is
now engag ged in making squares for a
Belgian quilt.
It will warm the hears of the Ham
mond soldier boys in France when the
hear what this ,good American girl
is doin gor them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
WOULD HIT
GERMANS IN
LAKECOUNT
Indiana Deeply Interested
in Fate of Flood Bill Pro
hibiting Alien Enemies
From Voting at Any and
ALI Elections.
Tx1Kxg SuEEAU,
AT STATE CAPITAL.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, March
13.-Indiana is one of the states
deeply interested in the fate of the
bill introduced in the House of
Representatives at Washington,
yesterday, by Representative
Flood to prohibit alien enemies
from voting at any and all cleo
tons.
IF the bill becomes a law It will
mean that fully $4,000 aliens who
have been voting in this state will
no longer be allowed to vote, un-
less they take out their naturaliza-
ton papers and become full citi-
zens of the United States.
This is the estimate made by Mark
Storen. United States marshal. who has
had charge Of the registration of all
German alien enemies in the state.
Only those who were born in Germany
were registered. This includes all VINO
have not yet taken out any natursiiza-
tion papers. also those who have taken
out their first papers but who have not
vet become full citizens of the United
states Marshal Storen said about TO-
OOe such German alien enemies had been
registered. He did not have the exact
figures at hand. but he said that was
his estimate.
The registration did not include Aus
trian alien enemies. although the United
fContinued on page fve.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
TWO GRIFFITH MEN
HAVE CLOSE CALL
lsnecinI to the TImenl

GRIFFITH. Ind. March 13.-What is
considered a lucky accident occurred
Yesterday when the motorcycle which
Vern Koenepasek and Frank Miller
were riding turned turtle" throwing
Mr.. Miller several feet away. landing
him upon a cement walk and penning
Mr. Koenepasek under the machine.
Neither was hurt seriously but both
are considerabl ybruised. The machine
belonged to Mr.. Koenepasek who was
driving it with Mr.. Miller in the side
car, in trying to negotiate the turn out
OF the Miller yard onto Junction ave-
nnue, Koenepasek. to whom the driving
OF the motorcycle is ne wundertak-
ing. having bought II only recently.
turned on the speed instead of slow
ing down as he intended. The result
was they shot directly toward an cleo
trio light pole across the street.
Mr.. Miller in the side car seeing the
danger grabbed the handlebar and un-
dertook to steer away from the pole
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
Omitted Press CabIegrara.)

LONDON, March IA strong enemy
party raided British post south of
Armentters last night, following heavy
bombardment, Field Marshal Haig re-
ported today. A few British soldiers
are missing.
Near Lavacquerte, an approaching
party of the enemy was driven on.
A British raid north of Lena was sue
cessful; several prisoners were brought
back.
Southwest OF Cambria and opposite
Loos the enemy's artillery was active
yesterday evening and In the Messines
sector and at PasschendaeIe last night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
OuSlng OrganIZatlon.


That the government has finally rome
to a realization that production OF war
munitions in the Calumet region will he
hampered unless there are enough
houses for workmen has caused a re-
versal Of decision at Washington and as
result the sum Of $2.50O,ooO may be
shortly available for housing relief in
Gary, Hammond Whiting and East Chi
cago-Indiana Harbor
a bill now before congress is to be
favorably reported. it is said This biz
will be like the ship housing bill. only
II relates to relief for war centers.
Secretary Wilson of the department
of labor 1t IS stated, indicated to Ex-
Mayor T. z. Knots of Gary and W. J.
Winery Of Hammond that Lake county
is TO be taken care Of and with the
sum mentioned as the probable allow
ance.
VISITED WASHINGTON
Three Lake county men visited wash
ington. Mr.. Knots and Mr. WINERY
called on the secretary Of labor; later
B. F. Chamsk. president Of the Gary
Chamber Of Commerce paid a visit
Both calls resulted in the same in
formation.
GovERNMENT REALIZES.
The cabinet member indicated that
the government was aware of the need
Of housing facilities
Hopes of Lake county people fell
when it was learned that the $4,000. 900
appropriated last week should apply
only to shipbuilding housing The bill
Senator New and Watson are pushing
now IS to aid munition centers
CAM ConrdANDEER LAND.
Mr.. Wilson indicated that the govern
ment will first make a through survey
and it will commander what land It
wants If that is necessary. AS for the
steel trust and other owners they Will
have to meet the governments price
which will be equable.
That the government prefers to deaf
with the region as a unit was also in
dicated.
While there is no information as to
how the money will be loaned a long
term loan is expected.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
LOOK FOR OFFENSIVE.
tun1ted Press cablegran.)

LONDON. March 1S.-Gen. Maurice,
British director of operations. declared
in an interview today. there are indica-
tions on the west front that German
offensive is iminent. The enemyq air
activity which is the natural Vrelimin-
ary TO an offensive may be accidental.
Maurice said, but together other indi-
cations. the signs point TO an eney Of
fensive"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
TO GET WAGE INCREASE.
fRn United Press.l

WASHINGTON. March 13.-An In
crease of s12O year for all government
employees except postal workers, who re-
ceive less than two thousand dollars
was recommended by the house appro-
priations committee today. An effort
will be made to have the plan included
as an amendment to the legislative and
executive and judicial appropriations
LII
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
ZEPS" RAID
LONDON
(Unlted Press cablegram.l J

LONDON. March 13.-Three Zepplins
participated in last nights air raid on
England. Lord French announced today
OF these only one ventured to approach
the defended district. Four bomb:
were dropped at Hull.
The other airships wandered for hours
dropping bombs in the open country.
This is the first time Zeppelins have
participated in an English raid since
last fall.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
IRABE FUNERAL
AT2P M. FRIDAY

Impressive funeral services over the
remains of Mrs. Otto Rabe will be held at
the residence at 1o1 Detroit street IN
Hammond Friday afternoon at two
o'clock. Interment Will be made in Oak
Hill cemetery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
CAPT. ROOSEVELT
IS WOUNDED
tBy United Press.)

WASHINGTON. March 13.-Captain
Archibold Roosevelt was listed today in
casualty bulletin as wounded slightly"
The list showed six killed in action. two
died of wounds, seven Of disease. two
wounded severely and II slightly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
Latest
Bulletins
(Unlted Press Cablegrarn.l }

PARIS, March 13.-Mutual artillery
ing along the right bank Of the Meuse
and in the Raiuoau, Angervtl1e and Lor-
raine regions, was reported by the
French war Office last night.
German airplane was shot down
north Of Seasons. Its three occupants,
including two officers, were taken
prisoners. Three other Gothas, each
containing four men and an enemy bi-
plane, were shot down within the
French Lines.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
tUnited Press cablegram.)

FRANCE, March 13.-Captain Archie
Roosevelt, son of Theodore Roosevelt,
was decorated with the Croix de Guerre
by a French general for gaIlantry in
action. The presentation was dramatic.
No details OF how Roosevelt won the
decoration are permissible.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
Omitted Press cablegraln.)

PAR1S, March l3.-Dur1ng Monday
nights air raid on Paris French avta-
tors made q counter raid on Gotha
hangers IN the rear OF German lines,
1t was officially announced today. six
tons Of bombs were dropped and several
fires were observed. The German raid
ers, comprising sixty Gothas, sustained
serious losses. Four machines have
been reported shot down. The crew
of one was taken prisoner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
10 ALLIED MACHINES DOWN
(United Press Cablegran,.)

BERLIN. via London. March 10
Nineteen enemy aeroplanes and two cap
tive balloons were downed on the west
front yesterday. the German war office
declared today
There We're accommodating actions on
various western points" the statement
said. I'm the Champaign region our
storm troops took ninety French prison
ers German and Austrian forces are
before Odessa" the war office said.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
Ex-PRESIDENTS WIFE DEAL
nv United Press. ]

PASADENA. CAL. March 13.-Mrs.
Lucretia Garfield. wife of the martyred
ex-President James A. GARFIELD. died at
her home here today al the age of s6.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
OFFICIALS
MAKE NEW
DECISION
Cabinet Member Says New Bill
VIII Be introduced Before
Congress Soon
HOUSING
CONFERENE AT
GARY TONIGHT

City officials and representa-
uves of various interests will
meet at Commercial club, Gary,
tonight to make plans for reg
lonal housing organization
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13

WASH4NV1UN, MATCH 13,--ATner1ca's q
working men have sent a message to
the people Of Russia urging once more
strong resistance against German
domination President Samuel Comp
ers of the American Federation an
nounced he had spoken by cable to Rus
STA for American labor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13
(United Press CabIegran.) }

LONDON, March 13.-The Manches-
ter Guardian praising President vii
sons message to the an-Russian con-
ference said today;
"once more President Wilson has in
tervened to correct diplomatic errors
of Americas allies, seizing the occasion
TO send a most cordial message to the
Russian soviets. why, when any new
issues arises, should all that is gener-
GUS and statesman-nke come from the
other side Of the ocean"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13

PARIS, March 15.-American troops
in the Chen1in des Danes sector cap
tured the crew of German airplane
which had fallen near C1emency, 1t was
announced here today. Five groups of
! German gas projectors which were
ready to be used were obnterated by
shell FIRE from American artillery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13

LONDON, March 13.-Numerous re.
ports have been received of an army of
German and other Siberian prisoners,
Lord Cecil told the house Of commons
today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13

SPREAD BUTTER THIN-HELr
THE sAMMIEs GET BERLIN.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13

room WILL WIN THE WAR.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13

FooD FOR FIGHTERS FIRST.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-13

The Boy who helps tend a garden,
grow a pig or raise poultry IL
shooting at the Germans with as
big gun as his older brother
who goes to France.
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Continued on page fve)
The Washington herald., 1918-04-03
MINIMUM wage BILL
FOR HEARING april 10
Keating Measure to Benefit Women
Subject of Conference.

A hearing on the Keating minimum
wage bill for women and girl work
ers in private employ in the District
will be held in the majority caucus
room of the House Office Building
Tuesday morning. April l6, at lO:So'
The hearing will be before the Dis
trict House subcommittee.
Mrs. Florence Kelly, general secre-
tary OF the National Consumers
League, will be the chief spokesman.
other persons expected to appear are
Miss Josephine Goldmark, Of the
Legal Defense Committee of the Ma
tional Consumers League. DR.. Arthur
N. Holcombe, of the Massachusetts
Minimum Wage Committee, Miss
Julia O'Connor, the employe repre-
sentative on the Retail Store and
Brush Makers Wage Board, DR..
Royal Meeker, commissioner of the
United States Bureau OF Labor Sta
tistics, Mrs. Newton Baker. DIR. w.
A. Woodward. health commissioners
of the District. and H. n. McLarin.
president OF the Federal Employees
Union.
The bill provides for the appoint
ment OF a board OF three persons by
the commissioners of the District,
who would in turn appoint subsidiary
wage boards.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-03

trally controlled aEmies OF the cen
trail powers with an aggregation Of
independent armies. Hidebound ira
diton and jealousy, however. stood
in the way OF correction. Even the
'intcraIlied reserve command" de-
Cided on at Versailles. was but a pa
per proposition until the President
acted. Having demanded centralized
control, President Wilson proceeded to
set the example Of complete acquIes-
CenCe in the selection OF a French
commander. by placing the American
army at FOch's disposal. The spon-
taneous applause OF the British press
is fully expected 10 push into line the
last halting British commander. il
such there be. and henceforth real
coordination OF military effort is look
ed for
Administration forces in the SEN
ate yesterday opened the fight for
the passage OF the Overman bill to
give the President power to make
sweeping changes in the organiza-
tion Of the government. That the
fight will be a long and exceedingly
bitter one was indicated at the very
The Washington herald., 1918-04-03
HIGH FLYING
IS CURE FOR
CONSUMPTIVES
Aeroplane Trips Strongly
Recommended by British
Army Surgeons.

British surgeons attached to the
British air service believe that the
time is not far distant when tuber-
culosis patients will be cured by a
course of treatment which will include
daily trips to great heights in an aero
plane. 1t has been found that a visit
to rarefied air regions on sunny days
has been of great benefit to persons
suffering the first stages Of pulmon-
ary diseases.
One of the British physicians who
has been devoting much time to deter
mining the effects of flying upon the
men in the British air service said.
"As the air at high attitudes is alb
solutely free of germs. a consumptive
cannot reinfect himself by breathing
il and the diminished pressure of the
atmosphere is Of further assistance.
since at ground level the lungs are
never thoroughly emptied of air and
the dead air left In their recesses
is a factor In preventing cures.
1T is possible that freedom from
germs. lowered atmospheric pressure,
and the complete sunbath obtainable
at heights may lead to the creation of
aerial hospitals for specially selected
early cases of consumption. look
forward confidently to the establish
ment OF such hospitals in almost all
of our cities"
The Washington herald., 1918-04-03
WAR BILLS SPEEDED

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
nounced complete reorganization of
the government war contract system.
designed to speed up results and elimi-
nate profiteering.
.. The Treasury Department extend
ed to Great Britain an additional loan
of $20QO00,O0O, bringing the total loaned
to that nation up to s2,72o,0Oo 0oo. and
the total to all the allies 10 date up
to s5,16O, 100000.
On top of these acts. Senator King.
OF Utah. acting without suggestion
from the administration. it is stated.
placed before the Senate a resolution
calling for an immediate declaration
OF war against Bulgaria and Turkey.
Except for the Senate, which wran-
gled and fought with intense bitter
ness all afternoon over the Overman
bill. all Washington seemed today IN
der the spell of the spectacular action
OF the President in offering TO the
allies unrestricted use of the Amer
can forces in France TO help save the
day on Picardy Plains
II Is difficult to estimate the wide
spread effect of this action Cndoubt-
edly, the Presidents advisers say, it
VIII make for a new deal all around
in the management of the war for
the allies. For three and half years
Paris and London had both realized
the futillty of attempting 10 beat
down the highly organized and GEN.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-03
WAR NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

British
the Somme and Demuin
prisoners thirteen machine
artillery attacks.
attack Albert
machine and repulse counter attacks
of Aniens and Arras
New gigantic onslaught expected momentarily.
Thirteenth big
ported favorable for allies
France. .f
discuss negotiate Alsaceorrane with
foreign
Four killed bombardment
Paris
places shipping Americas disposal
British steamer Castle 4s25
The Washington herald., 1918-04-03
SLACKERS MUST GO
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
plain the very liberal granting oi
commissions, It will be the move OF
Congress"
Representative Anthony's resolu-
tiOn follows close upon Senator
Thomas resolution asking the Wal
Department to give the Senate data
concerning the number of stan Of,
ficers stationed here
That an attempt will be made by
the War Department to whitewasf
the whole matter was prophesied
by a prominent member of the
House Committee on Military AZ
fairs. In the questionnaires recent
ly sent to reserve officers within
the draft, who are stationed in
Washington, there was one ques.
tion asking the reserve officers Il
they wished to go to France, and tc
state their reasons. if any, for moi
wishing to go.
mo officer within the draft
would dare to say that he did not
wish to go to France" said the
Representative. I'm consequence
the War Department will have q
list Of consistent requests for for
eign service to which it will prob
ably point with pride. This is in
line with the War Department 5
policy of washing its own face and
the face of its progeny at the same
time"
An order has been issued by the
War Department through the Chief Of
STAFF, designed to weed out from the
War Department all officers Of draft
age who are filling clerical or minoI
administrative positions. Thousands
of War Department officers will be
affected by the order
Officers within the draft who are
performing technical work or are spe-
cialists in their line Of work will not
be affected by the order.
Congress is watching the War De-
partment action closely.
Unless the War Department gets
those 'slackers' out of here in fifteen
or eighteen days, there is going to be
trouble in the House." said one men,
Der of the House Committee on Mill
tary Affairs.
1t is said that II thorough action in
regard to the order is taken by the
War Department, 30 per cent OF the
Stan officers in Washington will be
sent to military or field duty.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-03
BOARD REJECTSPLAN
TO EXTEND TUNNELS
Shipping Board Believes Present
Transit Facilities Adequate.

The proposal OF A. l. Drum. OF
Chicago, to the United States Ship
ping Board that the Hudson Tubes
be extended to the shipyards and
other industries around Newark Bay.
n. J., probably will be discarded. Of
ficials of the. Shipping Board said
last night the project would cost
probably 10000 and would be Of
real practical service TO only a lin
tied number of men.
There are employed in the Subma-
rine Boat Corporation about l2.OC0
men: about 500 in the Federal Ship
building yards and about loo in the
yards of the Foundation Company.
Transportation is being afforded by
trolley and ferry service. which, it
is contended. provides practically for
all of the men.
The suggestion that extension OF
the Hudson and Manhattan Railway
would give continuous travel for men
from New York would apply to hardly
more than 2,0oe men.