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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
GERMANS
IN LONDON
A|R RAID
Cunited Press cablegram.)

LONDON. March S.-Eieven persons
We're killed and 46 injured in a German
air raid over London last night, Lord
French announced today.
He added it was feared that six 9TH
ers are buried in the wreckage.
Seven or eight machines succeeded in
reaching the city and dropping several
bombs. Two other machines coming to
the Thames We're driven back before
reaching the city. Bombs were dropped
north and northwest Of London, several
houses being demolished.
Reports from the coast declare that a
visit OF auro borealis over the North
Sea Illuminated the coast and made
possible last nights moonless air raid.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
j. 8. FOOD
OFFICIAL
IN COUNTY

A ". Drummer Of Indianapolis, who
has dual Office as state and federal
food official. is completing an inspection
in Lake county. having been detailed
here BY Hoover's office.
Mr. Brunner today visited Hammond,
Yesterday he toured Gary with Deputy
County Food Administrator Parry.
Each day Mr. Brunner is in touch with
County Food Administrator Westberg.
Mr.. Drummer is chiefly watching the
-four. sugar and bread business and his
mission here Is TO instruct dealers.
hotel and restaurant owners and others
In what the government wants and Will
enforce.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
DILS A CANDIDATE.

H. H. dis. head OF The DIls supply
coupanv. of CARY. today announced
his candidacy on the Republican ticket
for the office OF county commissioner.
from the first district subject to the
viii OF the voters a he primaries May
Z Mr. Dis was born and reared in
the Hoosier state. He came from Au-
rora. Ind. where he was brought up
on a farm He has been resident Of
Gary for eight years and is regarded
as one Of its most substantial citizens.
always being in the fore rank and
taking an important part in the up
building OF its beautiful districts
Mr. dis says that If elected to the
office he seeks he would fill il with
credit and to the satisfaction Of all
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
BLUE -BLOODED
DUTCH ON TRAIN

GRIFFITH, Ind. March. s.-Dutch
imperial specials have been passing ov-
er the Grand Trunk, and Griffith was
not aware at the time that some Of
the blue blood OF Holland occupied the
,ong' trains of Pullmans. The passen-
sers were the newly appointed admin
strators to the island Of Java. East
indies including wives and children of
The officials. The administrators viii
replace those in Java whose terms are
about 70 expire. Had il not been for
the war the delegations would have
passed eastward across Asia TO achieve
their goal. Three OF the trains passed
through here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
HOBART OVERRUN
WITH STRAY DOGS
Especial 70 The Ttnes.)

HOBART. ND. March S.-This
town is overrun with dogs and il Is
said that some citizens will soon have
the health authorities as we'll as the
assessor after them. Complaint has
been made regarding the menace to the
community's health by the numerous
dogs The CANNES invade back porches.
stores and places where food is stored
and the attention OF health authorities
have been brought to their being al
lowed to ride on delivery wagons haul
ing food Arrests are likely to follow
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
ENTERS PRACTICE
IN HOME TOWN

Attorney Edwin Friedrich. son Of
Charles II Friedrich, has begun the
practice of law in Hammond. His
office is with the firm OF Crumpacker
& Crumpacker.
Attorney Friedrich graduated from
the Hammond high school. DePauw and
university and the law school of Har
ward university. Following his grad
uation at Harvard last spring. the
Hammond man eniisetd in the army.
He was recently honorably discharged
after being laid UP in the hospital for
several weeks because his feet could
not stand the strain OF soldiery.
home town and he has a wide circle
Hammond is Attorney Freidrich's
Of friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
YOUNGEST KNIGHT
TEMPLAR IN STATE

HOBART. Ind March s.-Everett
Newman. who completed taking the
Temple degrees in the Gary Command
cry last week. Thursday evening. is
said to be the youngest knight Tenn
plar in the state. If not in any other
state He IS only % years old. He ex-
poets to take the Shrine degree al the
spring ceremonial by Orak Temple in
Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
NJ NAHON
QUITS HIGH
COURT RACE
Crown Point Jurist Passes
Up Appellate Run; Other
Political Happenings.
NOTICE TO
REPUBLICANS

1t is requested that all republicans
who have announced themselves as
primary candidates or who are think
ing or announcing. be present at Cen
tral Music Hall, Crown Point. on Sat
urday afternoon at two o'clock. At this
time the county republican central
committee VIII hold a special meeting
and believe il Will be a good opportu-
nifty for primary and prospective can
didates to meet with the committee
men and those who attend 4 cordial
invitation is extended to be present.
L. MILES NORTON.
Chairman Lake County Republican
Committee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
DEATH OF MRS. CREEL.
Especial to The TiIneO

WHITING. Ind. March s-Mrs. Jno.
Creel. e years Of age. and q resident
OF whiting for twenty seven years.
died al her home in 403 119th street
last night. She is survived by a son.
john, Of Detroit, and three daughters.
Mrs. J. p. Kern Mrs Charles Fitzger-
aid and Agnes. The funeral is 70 he
held Monday forenoon from the Sacred
Heart church 70 St. Joseph's cemetery
in Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
WON'T ANSWER
QUESTIONABLE

CEDAR LAKE. Ind. March S-Sher-
i1 Lew Barnes has arrested Henry J.
Schubert. Young farmer Of Center
township because Schubert refused to
du in his questionnaire blank at the
instance Of the exemption board at
Crown Point. He IS being held await
ing the action OF federal authorities
and refuses to give any explanation
for his singular conduct.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
H. METER OUT
IN NOMINATION
Especial 10 The rImesl

HIGHLAND, Ind. March Sin Her
man Meeter, who has announced as a
candidate for assessor on the republi-
can ticket for county assessor. High
land presents the first political candi-
date she ever had. Mr.. 0Ieeter IS a
North township boy who is manager OF
the Lake County Produce Company.
He is a good business man and has
gone up and down the county enough
to feel that his candidacy is meeting
with approval.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
lEy United pressl

WASHINGTON, March s.-The navy
department has cabled Gen. Persh1ng to
identify the West Point captain who
sacrificed his life during the recent Ger
man ratd on the American trenches. Tt
has been assumed IN army circles that
the captain mentioned in. dispatches
from the front was Lieut. Stewart
Hoover, idaho, who was "acting cap
tain" at the time. Army officers here
believe the country should know its
heroes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
COUNTY POLITICS.

Circuit Judge Wills C. Mcmahon
OF Crown Point will net maze racs
for appellate bench.
Lake county republican central
committee to mees tomorrow.
Il. H. dis of Gary cut for county
commissioner.
County democrats and others to
meet al East Chicago Sunday to dis
cuss fusion party.
Probate Commissioner John KILL
grew of hobart mentioned as secrs-
tary Of republican county committee
to succeed 4. r. Roberts.
County Assessor william Black
has opposition in person Of Herman
Meeter.
Ex-Froseoutor Patterson may run
for prosecutor or superior court
room 3.
Rumored Attorney Daniel Moran
OF Hammond may seek judgeship of
room 2.
DR.. E. z. Evans of Gary out for re-
publican coronsrship nomination
against Lieut.. ]. A. Graham.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
BDIDGE MENACE
TO AUTOISTS
Especial to The TImeSO

CROWN POINT, Ind. March s-Au-
tomoblists are warned against the new
Erie railroad viaduct on the main He
bron road. Machines become stalled
there and drivers are put 70 much in
convenience. Take the east course be-
tween Valparaiso ard Hebron Set
ting Of the I'll each side OF the bridge
and the muddy condition, as we'll are
the obstancles.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
Republicans Will Meet a. Crown
M~S~M AAAAA nnnAn ARnAN NnAN~
GERMAN AMERICAN ALLIANCE NOW IN LIMELIGHT
OLD SOLDIER
PASSES AWAY
1specln1 40 Tha rines.l


LOWELL. IND. March s.-Thomas
i. Dickinson. who was stricken with
paralysis several weeks ago died at his
home in Lowell Wednesday night about
nine O'Clock The deceased was a vet
eran OF the civil war and served nearly
three years fighting for his country. He
has always enjoyed the best Of health
until he was stricken with paralysis
lie leaves to mourn him his wife. one
daughter. Miss Leila, two brothers,
Aionzo Dickinson. of Hammond. and
Cyrus Dickinson Of Lowell and a host
OF other relatives and friends.
His funeral will be held in the Chris
tian church in Lowell Saturday at two
o'clock p m. and viii be in charge of
the members Of the .. A. r. OF which
he was an active member.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
FARMERS CALLED
FOR MEETING
Special TO The Timesl

SAXONY. Ind. March s.-Farmers ~
North township are asked to be pres
ent at the Saxony school house Monday
evening at 1880 o'clock for the purpose
OF making known your seed require
ments to the Department of Agricul-
ture It is one of the most important
meetings OF interest to the farmers
and every one should attend.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
FINE NEW
DWELLING FOR
THE HARBOR

James johnson. en- Indiana Harbor
contractor. plans TO erect an $4,000
dwelling It the northeast corner OF
13sth and Ivy streets. Mr.. Johnson ac-
quired the site from the East Chicago
company. His plans call for one Of
the most pretentious dwellings in the
twin city Last year. Mr. Johnson
built 21 houses in the twin city and
now he will erect one for himself
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
CBy United Prsss.)

WASHINGTON, March s.-The SEN
ate COMMITTEES on military affairs today
reported favorably Senator F1etcher's
resoltion providing the president may
draft certain aliens into the military
service of the United States. Under
the provisions of the bill such aliens as
agreed with treaty by their countries,
may have the option of ennsting in the
armies Of their own countries.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
BURROUGHS TO
BE GRANTED
CBy the United PresN)

WASHINGTON. March S.-Furloughs
for men now in the army to work ON
farms during tho planting ana other
busy seasons were assured today when
the house approved the action of the
senate in passing the bill authorizing
the secretary Of war to grant such
leaves whenever the situation so de-
mands.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
NEW MARRIAGE
LICENSES

CROWN POINT Ind March s-The
following new marriage licenses were
issued here today:
Andrew J. Hmurovich. Whiting; Ma
r. Gadish Whiting
Frank Phillips. Gary: Jessie Robin
son. Gary.
Evan Evanson, Gary; Dorothy Cor
don. Gary.
Samuel Poilack. East Chicago: Kate
Kaplon. East Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
CABINET RESIGNS.
CDy United Press C0bIegraml

MADRID. March s-The Spanish
cabinet resigned today. This is the
second resignation of the cabinet with
in a little mora than a week King
Alfonso. after the other resignation.
expressed his confidence in the Pre-
mier and asked him TO form new
ministrya Evidently the Premier failed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
JAPAN MAY
SEND TROOPS
An Inited Press CabIesraml.

LONDON. March s.-Lord Cecil, Brit
ish minister of Blockade. declared in
an interview with the United Press to-
day that he should not be surprised
II Japan thought it desirable to send
troops into Siberia to prevent that
Germaniization.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08

LONDON, March 5.-A German at
tack with liquid IRE, on the American
forces northwest of Pou1 was repulssd
Thursday, according to dispatches re-
received here today.
On the same front It is reported
American sentrtes drove on a patrol of
40 men.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
(By United Press D

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Disapprov-
el OF Russo-German peace terms Is ex-
pressed in Moscow, according to state
department messages dated March 6.
They report the anarchist movement
growing stronger there.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
(united Press cahlerram.l }

LONDON. March 5.-There was con-
siderable enemy artillerying astride the
Ypres sector between the Nein road and
Houthu1st Forest, Field Marshal Haig
reported today.
In the Sarpe valley there was enemy
cannonading.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
Latest
Bulletins
tsy United Press.)

WASHINGTON, March s.-Japan's
reply TO Americas views against inter
vention in Siberia Will probably be
forthcoming quickly IN a cor1munica-
tion TO Ambassador Morris in Toxic.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
BY JOSEPH sHAPLIN

Omitted Press Stan Correspondent.)
PETRoGRAD, March THE War
Commissary today published a plan for
arni1ng the entire Russian people to
prepare for a renewal of the war In
the future.
witnesses say the bombardment of
Marva was began Sunday and renewed
Monday. The Russians attempted a
stand outside the city, but fell back,
owing to the enemy artillery FIRE. Ger
mans occupied the city Monday after
noon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08

WASHINGTON, March s.-one Polish
brigade IN the Austrian service has ex-
pressed its dissatisfaction with the
Ukranian peace by deserting IN a body.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08

Lake county republicans who had
hoped that Judge Willis c. AIcMahon Of
circuit court, Crown Point. would re-
consider his earlier ambition to make
the race for the appellate court are
doomed to appointment. The judge
fears that his health would not stand
the strain Of a statewide campaign.
County Meeting.
Interest is centered in the republican
county committee meeting at Central
Music hall, Crown Point which Chair
man L. Niles Norton called. Besides
the question Of boosting the Liberty
loan other business Will come up.
Part Of this other business" will be
the resignation of the popular secretary.
T. E Roberts, who Will tell the commit
teemen he Is going to run for the nom
ination for county treasurer.
For Mr.. Roberts place number Of
republican leaders and committeeman
are said to be in favor of John XIII
grew of Hobart, who is probate com
missioner of circuit court.
Mr.. Kiliigrew lives or Hobart, daily
visits Gary and has an office at Crown
Point He Is in touch with all elements
of the party. has served as county pres
ident Of the young mems clubs. and is
pointed out as fitted for the secretary
when Sheriff Lew Barnes was secretary.
1t is probable Mr.. Killigrew's name viii
be proposed tomorrow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
Z K t z A
RESULTS.

The days results in the Sec
tional basketball tournament were
as follows:
Morocco. IS; Fair Oaks. 10.
Medaryville, 18; Francisville. II.
Crown Point, 30; Rensselaer,. Is.
Valparaiso, %; Whiting. Is.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08

ROME, March 9.-Austrian troops
have been sent to France, the Prussian
minister of war announced in the reich
stag, according to a despatch received
from Rome today. It did not give the
number
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08

The slogan NO prohteerins" Is in
tended for little and medium sized
businesses a. we'll as big business.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
ORDER ALL
PAPERS Of
ALLIANCE
PRODUCED
indiana Branch of German Amer
lean Organization Re-
CeiVeS Call.

z INDIANAPOLIS March s.-Joseph
81 keller, former president Of the IN
diapapoIis school hoard. today was sub
poenaed TO appear at : o'clock Saturday
afternoon before the subcommittee of
the senate judiciary committee a.
washington The committee IS consid-
erinE the revocation OF the charter OF
the National German-American Alliance
Of which there are many members IN
Hammond. This subpoena. which was
issued by Senator King, chairman OF
che subccmnlittee, was served on Keller
Nv United States Marshal Mark Storen
.n the rnarshals office IN the federal
building.
KELLER WAS
ONCE HEAD OF LEAGUE.
Keller was at one time head OF the
Indiana branch Of the National German
American Alliance. which is said 70
have had $4,000 members in the state.
He also assisted in the establishment
and publication - the national organ
Of the alliance for a time.
The writ served today commands KEEL
1er. .toebrinE to washington with him all
hooks. papers, telegrams, check stubs.
receipts and other records of any nature
which might tend to disclose the activ-
tiles. purpose, scope and method Of
financing the committee OF organization
and publication of the alliance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
J.. S. COLORS IN
SKY STIR REGION

Lake county and adjacent territory
we're treated to heavenly manifesto
ton last night unique IN astronomical
annals.
1t first became visible at so o'clock
in a broad, brilliant concentration of
light to the northwest
In all parts Of the county people
rushed TO the streets and gazed Won
deringly. Dozens OF suppers were IN
terrupted by the startling alarm:
The sky is one fire."
Chickens Leave Roosts.
In some places II was SO intense
that chickens left their roosts.
Telephones began TO buzz inquiries
into newspaper Offices The weather
bureau was besieged with Inquiries and
Professor W. j. Mcmillan. astronomical
EXPERT or the University Of Chicago
was forced 20 disconnect his telephone
because OF its constant ringing.
The manifestation is most unusual.
said assistants at the weather bureau
In this latitude IL is unprecedented
10 see the aurora borealis, which was
the cause OF the lights at this time Of
the year
Some persons were sure it was a
German zeppelin fleet, protected By a
curtain OF li4ulAiuaAlue > as oS'@N -
drop bombs over the land
Light Was Weird.
A. 8 o'clock the light became as
beautiful as II was weird. Scores saw
- in three shafts OF red, white and
blue and construed IT as an indication
that the United states would win the
war.
The lights were visible as far east
as Pittsburg
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
Rlames Railroads.

In the preamble Attorney CrumpacN-
er stated that the Hammond. Whiting
&. East Chicago Railroad Company. the
defendant. has not paid dividends for
three years. has purchased six new cars
within the past six years, and con-
structod the extension 10 Indiana Har-
Dor al a cost Of 100000. lie declared
the cars 10 be in reasonably good con-
dition. the ventilation acceptable. de-
MED the charges Of uncleanIiness and
lack Of heat and attributed the delays
to blockades at railroad crossings.
Attorney Crumpacker sought to con-
vince the commission that Calumet
avenue is not the most advantageous
place for an extension and that The
petition of the city for such an eX-
tension is not advisable. Instead he
stated. the logical place for an eXien-
sion is Columbia avenue City En-
eineer ". T. Bridge, the first witness,
partly admitted tbs attorney FOR the
erect car company to be correct inso-
far as there are more industries on
CsoI,ir7bia avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
FAILURES
Of SERVICE
RE:IIIE[: |: WED
Hearing of Public SERVED
Commission of Indiana III
Petition Against Street
Car Company by City Is
Started This Morning.
(BULLETIN)
4 special session has been called for
this evening Mt 1880 o'clock.

Officers of the United States army on
duty at Hammond munitions plant
heads Of industries, men Of business and
the professions. and workmen and
housewives. crowded the space reserF-
ed for witnesses at Room / Of the
court house ,cday when the street car
hearing before the public service com
mission Of Ind ana sot underway
with J. i. McCardle of the comMls-
sion holding court, Attorneys joseph
Conroy and w w. McMahon for the
city. and Attorney Fred Crumpacker OF
the street car company. consumed the
forenoon wftn prcliul naries.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
KELLER WILL
OBEY SUBPoENAE.

OBEY SUBPoENAE.
In answer 10 questions put to him BY
newspaper men while he was at the
.narshaIs office Keller stated that he
would obey the subpoena and would
make whatever disclosures were re-
ouired OF him. He insisted that there
was no reason for questioning his pa
triotism.
The subpoena mentions the names Of
seyerai men involved in the senate COM
1nittee's Investigation. Among these are
C J. Hexamer and Percy Andrae.
Keller admitted receiving q telegram
from Hexamer at one time requesting
him 70 work in the interest OF certain
movements. which the senate commit
tee contends was German propaganda
but said that the message was ignored
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08
Green On Stand.

II. C. Green, manager Of The street
car company from June. 1908 20 June.
1915. and now deputy coroner OF Lake
county was the second witness for the
citz-. Mr. Green testified TO the topo-
granny Of the Green Line, tho looa-
tion of switches, and the operation. lie
stated that in 1905 four interurban
cars were in. service. They had been
purchased afted long service down
state are are still in use between Ham
mond and Indiana Harbor.
Green was the star witness for the
CITY and his statement that he believ-
ed the calumet avenue extension would
be 4 na7 ing investmen. was the most
important part Of his testimony. The
former mana ger was very couserva tive
in his statements and careful not to eN-
asgerate He was on the stand from
l1..o until $50 clock. answering aues-
tions put by Attorney conroy and At
torney Crumpacker
Asked what steps he would take to
improve the service he made the fol-
lowing recommendations:
Construct sidinge. 25o 70 500 feet each.
half way between Elizabeth and Russell
streets on Holman street. north of the
Michigan Central tracks on Calumet
avenue. and at 15oth street and Calumet
avenue. and double track on Holman
street from Sibley street to State
street
These improvements. he stated would
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-08

lContinued on PFC ave.l
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-06-21
BEEF RATION FOR THE u. S.
People Asked Not to Buy More Than
One and One-Quarter Pounds
Weekly for Each Person.

Washington, June 14-To meet the
needs of the American and allied
armies and the civilian populations of
France, Great Britain and Italy, the
American people were asked by the
food administration on Wednesday to
place themselves on limited beef al
lowance from now until next Septem-
Der Is.
Householders were requested not
under any circumstances" to buy
more than one and one-quarter
pounds. of clear beef weekly, or one
and one-half pounds, including the
bone, for each person in the house
hold
1.-THE demand for beef for our army,
the armies Of the allies and their civil
liam populations for this summer y
said the food administrations an
nouncement, lis beyond our present
surplus"