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The Meeker herald., 1918-04-06

The summers city garden veterans
were discussing their success. After
an exceedingly improbable story, 4
quiet man remarked: "Boys were play
Ing ball next to my garden and ole
batted the ball over the fence. One
of the fielders, without even asking
leave, rushed In and. picking 1t up,
as he thought, flung 1t into the field,
and minute later he disappeared,
laughing ut to split
"'what's up7' says I. You got youf
ball, didn't your
-'Not l. he says, ''twee one O you
big gooseberries I picked up By mis-.
taker"
Then there was silencA
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-06
THE WORLD AND YOU,

victory
Humanity the world for
dom. for Democracy. Women. for Children for Your
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-06
CAPTURED FARMERS.


military boot rampled under foot the
them wrecked their America but from he spirit
the spies about
To Of
Amerc
II
Bonds
The Meeker herald., 1918-04-06

hinder the Huns You can do BY buying Liberty
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
STRIKERS
DEMAND A
CLOSEOSHOP
Strike Leaders Say Carpenter
Head is a, War OBJ
StTuCtiOniSt.
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.---As
the walkout of woodworkers in
eastern shipyards grew rapidly to-
day, President Wilson prepared q
definite proposal to end the strike.
The president expects to drive at
the heart of the trouble and appeal
10 the loyalty of the men in get
ting them back to work while the
government gets its ship program
ready.
1T is agreed the president alone may
settle the trouble.
There viii be no conscription Of labor
now. Woodworkers threat that they
would be Joined in forty-eisht hours by
from $4,000 70 10000 iron workers we're
met with uuconcern. All trades but the
- oodv "a orhcrs are under iron clad agree
mcnt Of the government.
Tho strike followed the shipping
boards refusal to conceGe an uncondi-
tionaI closed shop The workers refus-
ed 10 arbitrate. Greatly concerned OF
the effect on public opinion of the strike
leaders started a drive on Hutchinson,
head Of the carpenters and joiners. who
II is said since the start OF the war
has obstructed government work It -
said only a part OF the carpenters Of
union labor are in sympathy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
MORAN
PUTS CR|NP
IN STORY
Attorney Who Is Sacrificing
Time and Money for U. S.
Denies Pro German Yarn
Reported by Ray Abbott.

There was large gathering of trade
union men at the Labor Hall on Hoh-
man street last night to attend a meet
ing conducted in the interest of the
United States Public Service Reserve
and the United States Ship Yards Vol
unteers. After the meeting was called
to order by the presiding officer. Mr.
Carl Mullen. he introduced Colonel Le-
Grand T. Meyer TO the audience Mr
Meyer made very able and patriotic
speech, expressing a firm conviction OF
the loyalty and patriotism of trade
union men and calling their attention
TO the fact that the German soldiers
fought for the kaiser who was a very
poor thing to fight for while the Allies
were fighting for the defense Of their
respective countries and the freedom Of
peoples.
The speaker also quoted wonderful
speech made by General Pershing at the
tomb of Lafayette. in France. The
speech consisted Of four words. La
fayette, we are here" This is truthful
" said Of a part OF our soldier boys.
and American labor would he able to
make the same speech because If it Is
HERE in the right sense ships will be
built and supplies produced.
Then Daniel J. Moran. Government
Enrolling Agent for Hammond. explain
ed the methods and purpose of the en-
rolling Of mechanics and tradesmen and
answered many questions concerning tho
project.
IN the course OF the discussion 1Ir.
Ray Abbott. an electrical worker resid-
ing at Tollcston. arose and stated to Mr..
Moran that he had heard it said that
every person that enrolled a man was
paid three dollars for getting the work
men enrolled and if this was not fact
It ought to be denied. Mr.. Moran stat
ed that he did not get a cent not even
postage for the letters which he wrote
concerning the work. although he did
get a few franked envelopes in which
to send in the record cards.
sIr Moran also stated that if he was
getting three dollars a head for enrolling
men in this project. that he would be
out with a rope in the street and lasso-
ing each man that went hy and hauling
him into his office. This created some
laughter.
Nj Moran having learned that some
Of the secretaries Of the labor unions
had been appointed enrolling agents. in
quired of one of the men present. con
cerning the three dollar a head propo-
sition, and this secretary. NIr George
Cupp. Immediately confirmed Mr- Mo
rams declaration that all he got was
certificate Of appointment and some rec
ord and supplies and that he likewise
had to furnish his own postage.
Mr. Moran would like to know very
much where this story originated be
cause since the beginning OF the war all
.be ser,-ice he has performed for the
government has been performed without
paw. and because of his desire TO help,
he has for the last two months greatly
neglected his own personal business and
he feels seriously the charge that he is
being paid three dollars head for en-
rolling men in this patriotic service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
BELGIAN
UPRISING
Csy United Press.)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1e.-Uprtsings
against the Germans in occupied Be1-
gium were reported to the Belgian le-
CATION today from Havrs. German au-
thor1ties were forced to order out troops
at Antwerp, Brussels and other cities.
The manifestations were precipitated
by the new "GermanophlIe" political
pnrty activities. to ward OF political
economy for Flanders.
The Chief Justice and two associate
Justices of the Court of Appeals at
Brussels were arrested by German au-
thOrItics February q, following the
courts action against the prOpaGnn-
dist.. The Chief Justice has been or
dercd dcpOrtcd.
February German troops reduced
six hundred ActiKIsts who were being
mnnhnndIcd ny IN infuriatcd crowd Mt
Antwerpt. The situation IL character
ized by the Belgium legation rs "cIose
TO revolution"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
PERSH|NG
MAY SOON
ADVANCE
United Press War Expert
Says That American Com
mander May Advance on
Twenty Mile Front of OPP
Grafton.
by J. W. T. MASON
(wrttten for the United Press0

NEW YORK. Feb. 16.-Secretary
Bakers announcement that the United
States will soon have hale Il million
troops In France. means that General
Pershing viii be able TO conduct often
Siye operations ON front Of twenty
@Iles. which is approximately the
maximum desired in trench operations
\ properly conducted offensive re
Guires the use of six thousand troops
per mile for the first series Of forward
movements 4 major advance along
front Of twenty miles should necessitate
an army Of 10000 men. with more in
reserve. General Pershng could under
take operations of this magnitude IL he
had five hundred thousand men under
him and allow a the same time for the
adequate holding Of the trencnes on
both sides Of the offensive area, with
strong reserve force TO make good
casualties.
After the first half million Americans
get into action. it is not probable that
those actually engaged in fghting will
exceed that number for at least a year.
The newcomers viii be used TO fill UP
depleted ranks. and to act as reserves.
France has not more than two million
men actually in the trenches and TINS
number can be accepted as the probable
maximum Of her present lighting
strength. For America TO send an army
across the Atlantic eqsul TO twenty-five
per cent of the French forces and keep
that army up TO its full strength would
be one of the most remarkable attain
ments IN military history
At the same time. it VIII be necessary
for Americas s half million to cooperate
intimately with the French forces in the
sectors near the American zone il the
chances Of full victory are not to be
thrown away. In Lorraine. opposite the
American trenches the German general
staff is concentrating new army to op-
pose the Americans.
Germany had not more than one
thousand men to the mile along the Lor-
raine front previous TO the arrival OF
General Pershing in France. Since then,
vo nHindenburg has given deep etten-
tiou to the problem Of defending German
soil against an American offensive. For
this reason. there must be intimate
Franco-American cooperation. despite
General Pershing's ability to take the
initiative alone.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
MORE
HAMMOND
BOYS READY

Preparatory to Joining Admiral
simm's feet on the Atlantic, Edward
Young and Joe Winkler. both we'll
known and popular Hammond boys
who have been stationed at the Great
Lakes Naval framing school and tall
ented members OF the Sousa's band
are home on a short furlough.
Tuesday they are scheduled 70 leave
for New York where with g other
musicians from the Great Lakes
they VIII board a battleship and later
join the fleet Mr.. Young who is a
SON ar Barney Young, OF this city.
whose fame as musician spreads afar,
has been honored by being made as
sistant band master. Winkler consid-
ers himself very lucky 10 join Ed as
they are bosom friends. Joe. it viii
be remembered was drummer at the
Orpheum for several years and also
assisted in popular dance orchestra.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
ATTEMPTS TO
ATTACK LANDLADY

Half crazed BY drink, Frank Sesko-
wichkes. so Years old. attempted to
attack his landlady at sol Kenwood
avenue in Hammond last night and
but for the fact that she was an extra
ordinary agile and strong woman. he
might have done a great deal or harm.
She finally was able 20 free herself
from his grasp after struggle and
ran out into the street for help. The
man was subdued and brought to the
police station by a man giving his name
as John Paul. He is being held at
the Hammond police station pending
his condition and an investigation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16

SUIT ENDS
IN COURT
East Chicago City Official
Well Satisfied With Out
Come of Damage Suit
Tried in Hammond Court.

city officials and citizens Of East
Chicago are very we'll satisfied with
the judgment that was rendered yester-
dav morning in Judge Hard's court. at
Hammond. in the case Of Curtis 4. Wood
Of Chicago. against the city Of East
Chicago for damages sustained on the
evening Of Nov. 6. 1915. when Mr.. Wood
and party Of five had an automobile
accident At 1s1st street and the canal
It vas jury trial and the jury went
out about $50 Thursday evening, re
turning yesterday morning with Jads-
nent Of $500 for plaintiff.
The plaintiffs case was based largely
ON the claim that the street. although
not an omen thorou Ehfare. was not bar
rlcsded so that traffic would know Of
conditions. There was no bridge acress
the canal and to keep from going over
the e7,banknert. tho driver. Mr.. Curtis
son. found II necessary TO make sharp
turn to the left into the sand. with the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
OF w.
HAMMOND PIONEER

Meinard KaeIin. a resident ~ was+
hammond Tor twenty-five years. died
thursday night at $40 p. N. at I5s
wentworth avenue. following a lin
gering Illness Death was due to can
Ger OF the stomach. Besides widow
two sons. Otto and Edward. both OF
Hammond survive The funeral is to
be held at eight o'clock at the st
Jospeh's church with interment in ST.
Joseph's cemetery.
Mr.. haelin was a member of the
Catholic Order OF Forrezters.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
". B. C0NKEY, CITY'5
FIRST PROHIBITIONIST
Twenty Year Dry Clause
Elapsed January Twen
ty-Fifth

Congratulate Hammonds pioneer
prohibitionist-W. B. Conkey.
Twenty years ago when nearly all Of
US got drunk Saturday night as a mat
ter of course and Journalists were rat
ed according TO their daily consump-
ton Of alcohol Mr.. Conkey had a vis-
ION. lie saw a dr. town, a dry state
and a dry nation in the distant future.
knowing the weakness OF the printers
and pressmen OF that day Mr.. Conkcy
sought 10 protect them by eNactlng a
prov ision that no saloons were 70 be
located in the vicinity of the big print
ing and pubishing plant he was 10
build in the south part Of the City.
As Hammond was down IN the mouth
al the time ewing TO the withdrawal
Of the Hammond Packing plant from
Its midst It was not difficult to get
the restriction IN the deeds 10 sll
property in the Franklin addition
(Conkeyville) the 20-year provision was
Inserted.
This tine limit was UP the 25th Of
January past. but with the statewide
prohibition gong into effect April 2
there is no chance for saloons m Con-
keyvi!Ie. HYDE Park. Homewood or
Kenwood. IN fact one investor is said
TO have erected brick building for
the purpose ~ opening saloon after
tho time limit elapsed, only to have the
state 20 dry and thwart his plans.
As a result or Mr.. Conkey's foresi g.lt
the district from Carroll street south
to Standard avenue between the State
Line and Calumet avenue. has only one
saloon and that existed prior to the 10
eating Of the Conkey plant
Real estate men state that because
there arc no saloons jim that district
values arc hghcr and lots in
n,n~a 5ay,7a-d
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
QUAIL HARD
HIT BY WINTER

I%DIANAPOLIS. IND. Feb. 16.-
Hundreds OF quail and other game have
been killed by the cold weather which
prevailed throughout Indiana during
Jaunary. according to information
reaching here from deputies over the
state today.
Cut off from their usual food sup
plies for weeks By the heavy snow fall
and exposed to the frigid weather it
Is certain that a large portion perish
ed. Some farmers protected flock. on
their places BY scattering feed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
HAIL THE SNOW.

Some more OF the beautiful
Thro. inches Of snow was added last
night and today the remaining drab
banks almost depleted by the February
thaw which some folks mistook for an
early spring.
Traffic was hardly objected. however.
However It IS necessary that the snow
shovel be brought out Of the cellar
once more to clean thesidewalks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
tBy united Press Cablegrana.l

COPENHAGEN, Feb. le.-"Real peace
negotiations between the Central Pow
ers and Roumania have not been opened,
but preHndnaries have begun" declared
a German dispatch received here today.
Tt added that Foreign Minister Kuehl-
mann soon would leave for Bucharest,
former capital Of Roumanias now in the
hands of the Austra-Germans-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
BUSINESS AS USUAL.
1ould any soldiers look more fit?

Local people will note that the last
Of the fuelless days are past and that
on Monday business conditions viii
be normal. All the stores viii be open
for business and theatres. saloons and
places Of amusement viii cater to the
general public as on any other day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
Town an Island.
ELKS GO TO
GARY MONDAY

quite a number OF the East Chicago.
Hamond and Whiting Elks viii 90 to
Gary next Monday evening upon invi-
tation of the Gary lodge OF Elks to
meet the district deputy grand exhalted
ruler and assist in conterring the hon
ors OF membership on a large class
to be initiated the 18th.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
(By United Press cablsgram.)

ROME, Feb. 1e.-"That peace is near
er than ever was the unofficial opinion
st the vatican today. The vatican has
learned from papal nunctos, It was saatl,
that President Wilson's latest speech
favorably impressed the democratic and
pacifst parties n Austria and Germany,
particularly the former.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
(By united Press cabIegran.)

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 16.-In an inter
view with the Neue Freie Presse, -alaat
Pasha, Turkish premier said;
president Wilson'S speech offers the
possibility for further development, If
Turkeys territorial integrity is not re-
stricted and its sovereignty preserved.
Premier Lloyd Georges speech does
not allow the possibility Of discussion"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
FROEBEL BEATS
HAMMOND HIGH

FroebeI school or Gary last evening
defeated the Hammond High school has
ketball team at Hammond. 80 to Is. The
score at the end of the first half was IN
TO Q. in FrocbeTs favor. The Frocbel
second team defeated the Hammond
second team. 1912
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
EAST CARY BRIDGES
NOW BENEATH WATERS
Gspec.al to The rimss.l

EAST GARY. Feb. 16.-Risin1 waters
Of the Rivers Deep and Little Calumet
have cut off this town from all road COM
rnunication with the rest Of Lake county
Miller Bridge Submerged.
The bridge across the Little Calumet
on the East y-Miller-Gary road IS
closed to traffic. the crossing being be
meath the high waters OF the swollen
river. Similarity the second bridge on
the Hobart-East Gary rosd is blocked.
Town an Island.
Most OF East Gary's residential parts
arc above the meander line. but with
the swollen condition Of the Little Calu-
met and the Deep river tho town is
virtually an island Water is high along
the Michigan Central Gary and Interur-
barP and Pennsylvania spans.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
(sy United Press.)

HELENA, L1oNr., Feb. 16.-Ratlhca-
ton Of the national prohibition amend
ment was ready today for the senate
Of the Montana special legislature, The
house ratified it with but one dissenting
vote yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
PRESSMAN
IN HAMMOND

Edward Ammunition" Wheed hang
ed yesterday for murder, was for
time a resident OF Hammond. six years
ago. He worked as pressren in
the city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
5000 LAY
TOOLSDOWN
AND NUT
HurIey's Patriotic Plea Fails TO
Keep Men al Work for
War Purposes.
CBULLETIN.)
(By United Press.)


WASHINGTON, Feb. Is.-stri1,t,
shipyard workers. granted draft exep,n-
Ions because of their work. win he
put in the army fl the ,voI,,o,,t -.
tinues, officials of the provost mar
shaFs office said today.
Draft officials were uncertain =. %
when said action would he teuon
(By United Press)
NEW YORK, Feb. 16.--As fast
as men could be called from work
by agents of the Marine Wood
workers Union, shipyards on the
port of New York were being de.
nuded of woodworkers.
Forty shipyards, visited before
ten o'clock today. showed more
than 5000 men had laid down their
tools. John Stuart. secretary of the
union, declared.
stuart says the men ask only that the
government consider their demands
made sometime ago. He saws thav baya
peen ignored and that the workers win
return whenever the government indi-
Gates readiness to hear their demands
me strike ties up work on many ships.
a patriotic plea by Chairman Hurley
OF the shipping board failed to keep the
men at their work. President Hutchen-
son OF the United Brotherhood of Car
penters and Joiners did not act on it.
Labor leaders say that Hutchinson
action Is dangerous 20 labor. that II
courts popular sceptism over labor's
honest intentions. "Conscription or
'aoor Tor work In private plants, re-
gaTdiess Of whether the plants are
working on government contracts"
sala secretary Of Labor Wilson TODAY.
Inc whole plant should be taken over
oy the government before conscr,ptins
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
,(By united Press Cab1erramA

<NAR9 7 z ENOhI1, Eep. ia member
Of Eeichsrat from South Tyrol has been
arrested in Trent for alleged widespread
italian spy plots, according TO reports.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Feb. 16.-Re-
port that one officer was killed and
several sailors injured when an exPIo-
sion took place aboard the BattIexbip
Utah were denied. The officer was
killed by n fall through the hatch.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
CBv united Press cablegra11,.l !

GENEVA, Feb. 16.-Many socialists
wero arrested in police raids at Berlin
and other German cities, according to
reports reaching here today. Reasons
for the raids are unknown.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
CBy united Press cablegrar,a-)

ROME, Feb. 16.-Gernlany has counter
msnded transfer of troops from the east
70 the west front, because of the fail
ure Of the Brest--Litovsk peace uegoti-
ations, according to dispatches from
Russia, published today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.-Judge Ad-
vocate General crowder officially ap-
proved the death sentence Of Hve rerro
soldiers for participation in the Houz-
ton riot
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16

LONDON, Fc. 1G-Sir William Rob
ertson, chief of staff of British armies,
has resigned IL was announced this af-
ternoon. He will be succeeded By Sir
Henry Wilson.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
SUB FIRES
On DOVER


LONDON. Feb. Am enemy s,,b-
marine bombarded Dover this n,ornire
killing a child. injuring three mon and
women and three children. Lord Frercr
announced today Bombardmept lasted
about four minutes Thirty shells were
fred.
This attack. followed twenty-rour af-
Ter German destroyer raids on the Brit
lsh submarine patrols in the Straits of
DoFer- \ trawler and seven drifters
we're sunk The attacks are believed 10
nave been operated from German naval
bases on the Belgian coast.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16

CHICAGO, Feb. le.-FederaI author
tiles co-opersted today in complete
probe of the blazes that destroyed the
Pugh Terminal Warehouse.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
WASRINGTON

wAsH1NGToN, Feb. Is.-workIess
and heatless Mondays will continue n,
New England, the federal fuel admin
istration announced here today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
CIV United Prsns.1

TOLEDO, Feb. 1e.-The flood situa-
tion has improved. TWO hundred men
worked all night to protect the power
plant of the Light company.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
lRv united Press.l

WASHINGTON, Feb. I6.-Rumors Of
the death of Gen. Caudorn were report
ed today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
Latest
Bulletins


COPENHAGEN, Feb. I6.-Warsaw
has been placed under martial law by
the Germans Is the result OF high feel
ing of the Polish population against
the Central powers, dispatches received
received here today declared.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
Fiance Not Dependent.
fBy nited PressD

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Cperation
OF the War Risk Insurance is breaking
the heart and hopes Of many Sammies'
hance.
A larse number OF soldiers applying
for insurance have named their hances
as benehclarles. but have been inform
ed that this is against the rules OF
War Risk Insurance.
Only a wife. husband. child. grand
child. brother sister. adopted brother
or sister. stepbrother or stepsister par
ent. grandparent or stepparent OF the
insured can be named as beneficiary.
War Savings help the country's in
dustrious on var basis gradually. The
government could shut down all fac
tories making non-essentials at one
.woop. you know
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16

I'VE took eleoen prisoners. North of
Lens there is hostile artiuerylng."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16

The ". S. s. campaign gives even the
numbiest of us a chance to dc some
thing to win the war.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
(By United Press cab.egram.l

ian government has resumed diplomatic
relations with Russia, It is reported
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-16
tBy United Press cablegraln.)

LONDON, Feb. 16.-A successful raid
carried ont by British troops in the
Ypres sector, Field Marshal Haig re-
ported.
"our casualties were slight he said.