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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
HERE'S FREE
SCHOOL OFFERED
Night Instruction in Ord
nance Manufacturing Pro
vides Fine Opening.

The Standard Steel Car company Of
Hammond Is Offering the opportunity Of
a life time to men who care to take ad-
vantage of il.
1t IS opening up a night school in the
Standard steel Car shop for High school
boys young men or any man who wishes
TO learn the operation Of the drill press.
lathes and other ordnance making ma
chinery.
The school viii be open from tie ?
in the evening at the Standard shops.
May 1st.
There viii be no fee for instruction
and no compensation for time. Il is to
be run on hfty-hfty basis.
Those who are interested should apply
at once to the supervisor of labor in the
ordnance department.
II VIII be possible 70 get - and s. a
day wages when efficiency in labor is
reached.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
MEN OF ACTION
ARE WANTED
LBT T>-ITE ~E
s#r- -

TON. April 23.-Nicn OF
action. younger men are needed for
America TO win the war
Tins was the belief Of Secretary Of
War Baker. as expressed to members Of
the house military committee today lie
added that his experiences and obser-
vations while abroad convinced him that
the success Of tho war depends on young
rather than old men
His statement was regarded as indi-
eating his disapproval Of increasing
the draft ages TO 40. IS or so az has been
suggested recently.
A most promising picture Of the vast
preparation the United States is maxi
ing in France for the lighting men. sums
up the secretary's talk before the COM
mittee today
Our storage facilities over there he
said IF lined UP would BE- a build
ing so feet wide and 200 miles long"
He said tho United States artillery
and aviation schools IN France are abso-
1tely the lnest in the world"
BUY a LIBERTY BOND TO-DAY
Your Bond wil help fence in the
Saiser
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
BRITISH
LOSSES
HEAVY
Entire British Army Has Been
Continuously Engaged
for One Month.
War Review

Tho British navy IN it's challenge
70 the German high seas neet is be-
coming increasingly daring, as 10
evidenced by the raid on the sub
marine and destroyer bases at
ostend and zeetrugge,
This exploit IS considered even
more important than the destroyer
OF enemy trawlers April. six hun
dred miles from an English base.
II is regarded by naval men as
direct slap in the face Of Won Cap
pel1e from Geddes. British sea
men, long smarting for taste OF
the conflict, took hold eagerly, ac-
eording 70 reports of both OF the
sea initial exploits and are anxious
70 continue. That Admiral Geddes
has lust begun is admitted In ad-
r,fraltv circles. That the British
ara making a bold and deliberate
attempt TO get the Germans IN sea
n1ht IS apparent from the daring
manner In which ostend and Zee
brugEe were taken. In event Of
seat battle the Germans would be
opposed by a combined British and
American squadron.
Along the west front the allies
took the initiative In raids last
ntrht. Another raid on American
positions north OF st. Mihiel in
which the Americans repulsed the
aner1y with artillery FIRE and
promptly made a successful counter
raid was reported.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
CONGRESSMAN
WANTS NAMES
Mrs. Will R. Wood to Look
After Interests of 10th
District Young People.

J
WASHINGTON. y. c. April 25.-An
organization has been perfected by the
congressional ladies in Washington. the
purpose Of which is to assist the thou
sands of young men and women who
have come from various parts OF the
country to render service in the differ
ent departments during the present
crisis. in becoming acquainted and in
making their surroundings pleasant.
Eeaeh congressional lady is a committee
Of one to get in friendly touch with the
young people who are here from her own
district and It is requested that the
names and addresses of such young peo-
PIE from the tenth district Of Indiana
" no are now located in the capital b.
sent by their friends at home 70 Mrs.
Viii r wood. Congress Hall Hotel
Washington. y G.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
DOLLAR DAY IS
A GREAT SUCCESS
Hammond Merchants Are
Well Pleased With the
Success Of the Day.

Hammond's second Dollar Day has
heen "A great success. the fine weather
Of the morning bringing out great
crowds of shoppers looking for bar
gains and they were not disappointed,
as they found many OF them.
The stores were crowded from the
time they opened until closing time
with enthusiastic buyers, rain falling
about noon could not put damper
on them
TIE TIMES second annual bargain
pulling event was far greater fnan-
cial success to all Hammond merch-
ants who advertised than ever be-
fore.
Crowds came from ali over the coun-
try. in wagons automobiles and on
street cars and filled the stores.
where all merchants had provided spe-
ciai bargain stocks featuring Dollar
DAY.
kaufman & Wolf and E. G. Mlnas
Company especially were packed to
take advantage Of the many bargains
they advertised
This j. one or the DAYS that Ham
mond has made a special annual
merchandising event and people have
shown how Well they think of it.
As Manager J. Arl>in. of the Hars-
mond Furniture store said.
The only expression we can use in
behalf o. Dollar Day a; our stors IS
We have simply been swamped with
business since this morning. a
stream Of buycrs--Nomen carried
away mattresses. window curtains.
brooms jardineirs chalrs-yve never
saw anything like 1t in business.
People came from Tolleston. Gary.
Crown Point, Riverdale. Hobart. East
Chicago. Whiting. Hegewisch.'
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
F R | D Y
CELEBRATION
A SPARKLER
Lake COunty's Big Patriotic
Holiday on Friday To Be
A Stem Winder.
LIBERTY DAY FEATURES.

The features Of the Liberty Day
celebration which Lake County win
hold at Hammond Friday are as fol-
lows:
eil5 a. m.-Concert by Jacktes' Band
at Liberty Hall
si45 a. m--Patriotic songs by male
chorus led by Rodeheaver.
1000 q. m.-Patriottc address by
Billy Sunday, the evangelist, 70
continue for an hour.
200 TO 400 p. m--Moaster parade Of
all towns and cities of county.
First appearance of a tank" In
Lake County.
7;3o p. za.-Concert and entertain
ment by the Jackies OF the Great
Lakes Naval Training Station at
Liberty Hall with brief reports
by chairman of towns and cities
in the county to County Chairman
Hay on third Liberty Loan re-
suits.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
CAMPAIGN
STARTS TODAY

The nrst clinic in the muchfeaturcd
and very valuable. Better Baby Cam
paiEn was held at the Central school
this morning by Or. T. " oberlin and
DR.. W. Howatt who examined about
thirty children.
The next clinic to BE held viii be at
the washington school on Thursday.
and after that there viii be three clin-
els Il week held at the school houses
OF the different districts.
The mothers VIII be notified when 70
bring their children t. the school
DR. Oberlin has been appointed by
the government q have charge Of the
work in Hammond. but. found that ne
would be unable TO take care of X
alone as there are 50 many babies 70
he examined
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
He WAS 4 HERO
JUST THE SAME
Last Thoughts of Harry
Steele Were With the
Boys in France.

Harry steele. one Of Hammonds hne
patriotic young men. died at his home.
49, Logan street, Of tuberculosis at II
noon today
The remains will be shipped to Yeo-
man, Ind. the family's former home.
Funeral arrangements viii be made
later
He had made three attempts to en-
list but was refused. and his last
thoughts were for the boys in France.
many Of whom were his comrades. He
Is as much hero a if his health had
enabled him to serve his country.
The spirit was willing though the
flesh was weak.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
British Fighting Tank Coming To Hammond
97N Do ~ HHHn - TtzE1 >A ~ Pnnn7 7p ~~s~>
OVERALL OIL GIRLS
STRIKE AND WIN
TIME TO DRESS

BAYONNE, N. j.. April 23.-
Girls in the car department of
the Standard Oil Company
truck here because the foreman
would not give them IS minutes
in the morning to put on their
overalls (trousers). They de
clared it took that long. The
foreman would not believe it.
They must have proved their
case. for the company gave in.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
FOR SALE OF
LIBERTY BONDS

At an enthusiastic meeting Of the
elders and trustees Of the St. Paurs
Lutheran church in Hammond last
night committees We're appointed To
make a house to house campaign
among the members of the congreRa-
tion for the sale of liberty bonds.
1t Il the plan Of the committees to
visit every member who has not al
ready subscribed 20 the third loan.
In a sermon Sunday Rev. Claus made
a strong appeal to the congregation
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
British Forces Advance
HUNTED PRESS CABIEGRAAf1
ny xxIIII4M PHILLIP STNI4IS

WITH THE BRITISH ARMTEs n
FRANCE April e3-British forces al
vanced ESQ yards on a 1000 yard front
south Of Aveluv wood Monday night.
pushing the Germans toward the ANDRE
river.
CCAveluy Wood IS two miles north Of
Alberto
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
TIN HAT SOUNDS JUST
LIKE CASH REGISTER
ESPECIAL To TIE T1MEs1
(Py FRED :. FERGUSON )

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY N
LORRAINE. March 21.-"That was one
sale the Boche rang up without getting
the money" said a boy from Dayton .s
he took off his tin hat and pointed to a
siny spot on the crown. He went over
the top with the men of the Ohio regi-
ment when they made their raid on
March o While coming back the Ger
man artillery opened UP with barrage.
There was a burst Of shrapnel near the
Dayton boy. His life was saved by his
tin hat A piece Of the shell struck the
hat and bounced off.
You ought TO have heard Il ring. the
Dayton soldier went on. 1T sounded like
all the cash registers in the shops at
home were being rung up But the
Boche missed his sale"
bonds safeEuard your national and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
HUNS HAVE u. S.
NAVAL. PRISONERS
- TNIrEn - ]

WASHINGTON, April 23.-Germany
holds seven American naval prisoners,
Eve from the armed guard Of the steamer
C'antona and two from the destroyer
Jacob Jones. Secretary Daniels announc-
ed today. The secretary conferred with
Secretary Lansing over alleged mistreat-
ment Of American prisoners. Lansing
has already initiated diplomatic inquir-
les
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
tUNITEn PRESS CABlEcRAM.1
(By FRANK T. TAYLOR \

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
LORRAINE, April 23.-"The losses sus-
tanned by were no larger than could
be reasonably expected" the American
official statement said with regard to
Saturdays engagement northwest Of
Toul.
1.-THE engagement was the most severe
in which Americans have partaken.
THE enemy's losses were much great
er than he had anticipated as is evidenc-
ed by more than 500 dead in the Amert-
can trenches and in No-ndan's Land
The German wounded were dragged
back to the German trenches and the
number is unknown.
Heavy damage was indicted By
Franco-American artillery where the
lines join"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
Killing In Court Room

TBT TTNTTFD PRESS.
SAN FRANCISCO April 23.-Ran
singh defendant in the Hindu revolt
plot tried here, shot and Killed Ram
Chandra in the court room here a noon
today. United States Marshal Iolla-
han shot and killed Singh.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
GIRLS AT GOSHEN
SHIRT co. TAKE
So IN BONDS

The girls employed al the Goshen
Shirt factory in Hammond are patriot
lie and willing to sacrifice to help win
the war and help got the BOYS back
home p. E Boone and Sergeant
welch made speeches at the factory
this forenoon and Charles Bonham and
George Dobbins. Liberty Loan sales
men. sold forty-six bonds. total Of
s2.350 10 the girls.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
NOTICE OF STORE CLOSING

All stores in Hammond will remain
open until o'clock Thursday even
ing and close between the hours Of 10
a. NJ ard =. m Friday for the patr
ntie monscratfon-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23

Jos. Baccino. 23 years OF age who
has been in the employ of the Chicago
Telephone Company. for the past two
years. has been called to the colors.
He made an effort TO enlist in May
1917 in the Signal Corps but was turn
ed down on account Of being unable
70 read the English language or speak
it fuently. He waived his right 70
Join the Italian army to fight for Uncle
Sam.
He was born in Italy. and came to
this country jane l. 1913. and while
he has not become a full naturalized
American citizen he has been a true
American. and always showed will
lingness to fight in defense OF the
United States.
Jos has q brother Frank, in the
italian army who was made prisoner
BY the Austrians
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
LBY UNITED PRESS. ]

By UNITED PRESS
WASHINGTON, April 25.-Bloodier
and more desperately fought than any
battle IN tho war with Spain was the
clash between American a1d German
troops at 5eacheprey in the Toul region
of Franco.
Granting the possibility of heavy
losses 70 the force of defending troops
American officers declared here today
the battle was a real test of Yankee
fighting ability. That our men stood the
test well was the unanimous verdict
The positions occupied by Pershing's
men were extremely difficult to defend
against the concerted attack Of tho en-
e1ny who had the advantage in observ-
ance and concealment.
with the forces they used officers say
they should have been able to take and
hold tho sector attacked. They failed
because the American boys refused to
give way.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23

7 O.FII ID KISS N-af7LE1IItaalI
AMSTERDAM, April %. Twenty
four BeIgians tried last week on
charges Of espionage were sentenced TO
death by the Germans, IT was learned
today. Seven were executed within an
hour after sentence was passed. They
died singing the Belgian national
anthem A nun and q priest were among
those sentenced. Trials of others are
progressing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23

(Ry UNITED PRESS WAR EXPERT-)
NEW YORK, April 23.-The
Germans are preparing for a third
drive to be launched against the
British between Arras and the
Somme, according TO official Brit
ish war office reports received here
today.
The operations on the west
front are proceeding according to
plans evolved by General Foch.
the statement said. The Germans
are now preparing further Of
fensive between Arras and the
Sonme. It IS extremely probable
that the British will have to meet
this third great enemy effort on a
similar scale.
The Teutons stul greatly outnumber
Continued on page eight)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
fUNITED PRESS CAR ECFAsf7
WITH TIE AnERICAN ARMY I

WITH TEE AMERICAN ARMY IN
LORRAINE, April ~ (night) Fifty
Germans raGled the American sector
north of St. Mihiel toward verdun today.
The American artillery repulsed the
Germans as they reached the American
wire entanglements. The German wound
ed were carried off but two dead were
left on the wires.
Americans made counter raid on the
German trenches bringing back two
prisoners. Other American sectors We're
quiet.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
Latest
Bulletins

[UNITED PRESS CABLEoRAM.l
PARIS, eprl 23.-Aftsr the fullest
discussion the allies have agreed to
give General Foch absolute power on
the west front which Will not be in
f1uenced by any external pressure"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23

TbI INIIED I'EESS-
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 25.-
Forty three casualties were reported to
the war department today by General
Pershing. They were listed as two
killed In action; one dead of wounds;
four dead OF disease; nine severely
wounded and twenty-seven slightly
wounded.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23
{. CHICAGO
JUST CAN 7
STOP WORK
PRAISE FOR COL. RILEY

East Ch1cago-Indlana Harbor
continues TO lead Lake county IN
reported loan subscriptions and
yesterday when Col w. J. Riley,
city chairman, came IN with $780,
COO additional it shot the twin
city up to sl,a36,55o.
"Coi. Riley has done splendidly
and that was a great ad in THE
TIMES last night" said Chairman
Hay.
Lake county IS now within 100000
OF the s. 600. 900 mark in its liberty
bond sales and County Chairman Hay
said today all doubts are cast away
that the county VIII not raise s6,000,0o0
o. double its quota. 1t IS expected that
when the steel companies Of Gary re
port CHAT the county will have even
more than doubled its quota
TO Go to Hammond.
Gary is planning a big turn out for
the county celebration at Hammond
reNt Friday A9ternoon and w. #.
Hodges has been appointed chairman
Of arrangements Hodges Will direct
the work Of getting transportation and
OF lining UP the different organizations
that will take part in the county affair.
The hrst batch Of the new third lib
erty loan bonds have arrived at Gary
clearing house and are being issued to
cash subscribers
BUY 4 rlBERTT BoSD ToDAr-
rJ-SITED Press CABLEERAA41
THE HAGUE, April 23.-German
provincial towns are greatly disturbed
ever the enormous casualties resulting
from the wes. front offensive. The ra-
HsrS are filled with obituaries.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23

Buy Liberty Bonds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-23

bonds safeEunrd your national and
financial future-buy them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-06
SITUATION TAKEN
UP BY COUNCIL

Citizens Of East Chicago are very
much gratihed 1T the vigorous way at
which the common council and city
officials are taking hold OF the water
situation 1t Is believed that the men
now backing this movement will solve
this problem II there Is any possible
way to IT,
Mayor Mccormack in short speech
before the council al their last meet
ing said that in hts opinion II the city
administration did nothing else IN con-
structive work except to provide the
city with pure water he would consider
that the administration had been
success inasmuch as this is by far tho
largest and most important problem
that confronts US The various angles
# this situation that have arisen cou-
pied with the Acknowledged inability
81 the water company to construct the
filtration plant makes this problem
serious and complicated one whose So
Tuition viii require a good deal OF
thought and preparation.
II the city were paying its city at
torney a salary that would enable him
- make a living without the necessity
Of handling a private law business X
* probable that Mr.. Critics could handle
this matter unassisted Il is we'll known
however. that the city attorney gets
but s125 month and under present
conditions that amount is less than 50
per cent Of living salary.
The investigation Of this matter VIII
doubtless require a study OF the efforts
made by the water company. an inves-
tiEation II the records and powers Of
he Public Service Commission. q con-
ference with the County Council 81 De-
Tense Il not the state and National
Councils ~ Defense. and some inquiry
into the situation with reference to the
possible sale OF bonds and the possibili-
y of securing contracts and obtaining
materials.
City Attorney Critics will have sener-
al charge Of this investigation and will
secure the best possible legal talent u
assist IN the investigation. Every effort
/ made will be backed W by the Chamber
. OF Commerce which Will render er.ry
possible assistance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-06
CALUMET DISTRICT
SERVED BY CHICAGO
Regional Railroad Headq
quaretrs Are in the Ill
inois METROPOLIS.

General Manager George Hannauer OF
the Indiana Harbor Belt Ry.. has been
advised from the regional director o.
railroads that the Calumet district
comes under the Jurisdiction Of Chica-
20 and notice from Regional Director
A. II Smith to The Times reads:
The Director General invites the CO.
operation Of the Shipping public n
working out satisfactory adjustment
~ freight rates on the higher level nov
necessary. All shippers who desire 70
make suggestions as to the nainte-
nance OF established differentials. OK
the rea dxustrnent of freight rates under
General Order No. IS. may present
their views through the freight traffic
officers of the railroad serving them.
but IL the shippers feel. after present
ing such matters TO their home roads
that they want their views given fur
Their consideration. the freight com
mittee FOR the TERRITORY or district in
volved will be glad to hear and consider
any proposal or suggestion the shippers
have to offer
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-06
Get MAN
LONG TINT:
WANTED
East Chicago Police Make a
Most Important Capture
in Landing Street Car Dip
Yesterday.

Most important information has been
uncovered in the fles of the detective
bureau Of chicago which makes the
catch Of George Davis. arrested while
doing the dip act on Fl " E. c.
street car by officer Muha Of East Chi
cago. one of the most important catches
Of this season
The Bertilhon measurements Of this
prisoner were taken BY Capt Hughes
Of the Beruilion department and sub
United to the Chicago AUTHORITIES when
= was found that Davis was an old tim
er having been arrested and measured
at various points He has record So-
ing back to 1910 in the following cities
Oklahoma City. Okla; ST Louis. Nc.
Chicago. III; Aurora, Ill; ST Paul
MINI. and Youngstown. o. He has
been photographed and the Identified
ton is complete. In fact Davis has &C
knowledsed his record and his various
aliases
Had II not been for the BertiIlion sys-
tenn in East Chicago # is possible that
this man would have gotten of with a
slight sentence As II is he IS likely Ia
get the limit of the law II is said that
as soon as the criminal world bee
aware of the fact that Bertillion meas
urements are made and filed in East
Chicago the city be avoided by all the
gentlemen Of this type.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-06
POOLROOMS
To DISGORGE
The LOAF ERS

work or fight. IS the edict that went
out from the office IF the chief Of 20
lice OF East Chicago this morning
This action IS in accord with the
federal ruling and IS being urged and
promoted by the national. state and
courcy councils of defense.
chief williams said this morning that
every man and every young man must
get into profitable employment that
the pool rooms must disgorge, their loaf
ers and that labor slackers everywhere
in the city must get job. Go to work
or go TO war" is the slogan.
II is well known fact that there are
departments in nearly every industry
in the region that need more men. Yet
there are believed to he hundreds Of
men in the city that are pretending they
want work and yet will not accept a
steady job. They are camouflaginE their
laziness under a thin veil of pretense
J. ". O'Brien superintendent Of the
Grasselu Chemical Company, said thai
one Of his departments had 70 close the
first Of this week because OF a lack
Of laborers Yet he went into q loung-
ing place where there were about twenty
negroes and could rot secure half
dozen men with which 20 keep his dc
/ rartr1ent open.
The police Of East Chicago will make
roundup Of all public place loafers
and no mercy viii he shown whether
they be Of low type or those sleek
we'll dressed. professional parasites
that prey upon The prosperity Of 9th
4 ers.