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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
MASONIC
TEMPLE
MEETING

Plans for the erection of Hammond 5
rev Masonic Temple took definite shape
last night when at a meeting attended
by about $50 members of the order the
proposition of the building committee
was enthusiastically received and it IVES
unanimously voted to back them up IN
the project.
1t was explained that the new home
as planned would cost between $3.50. .0o9
and 100000 but would undoubtedly be
the finest lodge home in Northern Indi-
ana. Bonds bearing five per cent inter
est will be issued to cover the construc-
tion and these will be sold among the
members. When a call for expression
from those present who would subscribe
for at least 500 was issued every man
in the audience sprang to his feet. The
bonds Will probably be sold on the ten
Payment plan and will be issued in units
low 500.
\ resolution of endorsement and COL
1dcnce in the old building committee was
unanimously adosted. With practically
$4,000 already pledged. subscription
pa pers will soon be circulated and il
is believed that the entire 100000 Will
be quickly taken care Of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
FIRST TROUBLE
occurs in
". VIRGINIA
Free For All Fight at Nat
ional Tube Co. Plant;
Fresh Trouble Expected.
rInrERnArlonAL NEws sERvIcEl

PITTSBURGH. Sept 2o.-The hrs-
trouble resulting from the strike call
occurred late yesterday when workmen
cIashed at the Riverside plant of the
National Tube Co. a Benwood. w. Va.
There was a frec-for-all fight between
the men who favor striking and those
opposed when a poll of the sentiment
was being taken. 1t could not be
learned whether any of the fighters we're
seriously hurt.
Jack Peters. chairman of the organ
izing committee in the Wheeling district,
placed the whole blame for the trouble
upon the operators and declared that
trouble was certain on Monday if an
attempt was made to operate the plants.
There was a certain element among
the strikers who will take matters in.o
their own hands if forced to by the
operators Peters said.
About 5000 men are employed at .hs
Benwood plant and it is said that less
than half favor a strike. 1t was said.
however, that all of the men will quit
on Monday. if any of them go out. The
company will try to operate the mills.
\ mass meeting has been called for
all Of the workers of the Wheeling dis
trlct tomorrow afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
LAWN SAYS
MAJORITY
WILL CLOSE
Electrical Union Officials
Says Strike Will Mean
Walkout in Hammond.

The majority OF Hammond's industries
will be closed down Monday morning at
O'Clock if predictions of labor union
leaders prove true. w P. LAWN. inter-
natioaa. r1pxe. = tat.Se Of the electrical
workers. stated this morning that the
instructions which he and other union
heads have received called out the men
from every steel or fabrication plant
in which the unions did not have a
W orking agreement. That includes prac-
tically every important plant in Harm
mond
Mr.. LAWN is of the opinion that re-
ports sent out by the heads of the steel
plants are untrue when they say that
eighty per cent of the men have voted
not to strike. Local 652 of the Electrical
Workers. he says. has a membership OF
1900 in Lake county and all except one
man voted to strike
We are confident that we have eighty
five per cent of the boys with US" said
Mr.. LAWN. Monday morning will show
whether it is the employers or we who
have been mistaken believe every
thing Will be closed down tight"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

employees. and any man can appeal TO
the company through the industrial re-
lations system for redress of griev-
ances.
The Republic Iron and Steel and the
Interstate Iron and Steel for instance.
have long recognized and dealt with
the Amalgamated Association of Iron
and Steel Workers of America. Other
OF the smaller plants have the eight
hour day and conditions now sought by
the new steel unions.
Pay Roll $40 100000
Another reason why East Chicago
Indiana Harbor has such few labor
troubles is that it has the steadiest and
largest industrial payroll OF any indus
trial city in Indiana, with the excep-
tion OF the city OF indianapolis. 1t is
s5 600 900 larger than the next nearest
city.
1t Is pointed out that with workmen
in the independent steel industries in
East Chicago-Indiana Harbor receiving &
high and steady wages and working un-
der the best conditions in the industry
that there will be little disposition 10
join in a strike that primarily IS be-
tween the L. 5. steel and such of its
employees as want 10 bring about union
recognition.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
HAMMOND
DETECTIVES
NOT GUILTY
Perry Voight and Charles
Jones are Cleared of
Murder Charges.
fspEciAL TO TnE rIMEs

GROWN POINT. Ind, Sept. 2o.-The
trial of Perry n. Voight and Charles
Jones of Hammond the two c. & o..
railroad detectives who shot Nicola
Silinovich last February while on duty
at the railroad yards. was held on Thurs
day and Friday in the criminal court
at Crown Point The two men were
charged with murder and were repre-
sented by Attorneys Gavit and Boone.
The evidence showed that Voight and
Jones were chasing a couple of tramps
who had stolen goods out of a car and
thought they had jumped into a pass
ing automobile. They gave chase and
shot at the car in which Silinovich was
riding. their bullets struck him and he
died shortly after. The jury was out
ten minutes and returned a verdict of
not guilty.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
{. CH|CAGO4ND. HARBOR STEEL
PLANTS ARE ALL INDEPENDENTS

canvass Of the steel industries in
the city of East Chicago. those in the
Indiana Harbor district and in the old
er part OF East Chicago. discloses the
sentiment among officials and men that
the city will escape the rigors of the
general steel walkout that may befall
other communities.
independent Steels
AS one executive pointed out. the
steel works in the city OF East Chicago
are independent concerns. In reality
the big fight now pending IS one be-
tween the steel untonizatien movement
and the L. s. steel trust. None of the
companies n East Chicago or Indiana
Harbor is part of the steel trust and
for this reason II is not expected that
they will be involved like the subsi-
diaries OF the big corporation all over
the country.
Different Conditions
The big steel strike, with the steel
unions on one hand and the u S. steel
the other. is based primarily on the
refusal OF Judge Gary TO deal with
unions in matters concerning employees
Of his corporation. Now in the city of
East Chicago several companies not
only have the eight-hour day. but big
gest of all. the Inland deals with its
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
EXPECT No
STRIKE AT
THE INLAND
Because Company Already
Has 8-Hour Day; Men
Share in Management and
Profits.
ADVANTAGES AT
THE INLAND

The Inland Steel employees have
these advantages, which, te IL stat
ed, VIII preclude them from joining
In the general steel ssrtke:
The e4ght-hour day.
Bonus system.
Recent wage increase.
Share In management relations.
Besides, the company IS about TO
embark on vast plan Of new hous-
ing for its employees.
Because Of the unusual relations that
exist between employees OF the Indiana
Earbor works Of the Inland steel COM
pany IL Is believed that the proposed
steel strike Will have Little or no tunu-
ence at the big independent works.
This is based on the fact that tbs
company some time ago not only vol
UNFAIRLY instituted the s-hour day. in
creased wages, and besides this it has d
savings plan and a bonus system. And
the foremost modern thing OF its pan Is
that the men actually have something
to say about the policies Of the company
through the Industrial relations system
NENSATxEFIEp, THEY sax.
When the Inland Steel recently
abolished the 10 and II hour day anc
instituted the 8-heur day of shifts L
accomplished something what the mel
long desired. In addition the company
made a substantial increase in wages.
STEADY xMPLoYzEENT.
Indiana Harbor works. the conpan,
officials point out, is not only a stee
1CoDTinued on page ffye)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
ALLEGED CON- MEN
ARE BROUGHT BACK

Harry Morris. alias Morris stulbaum.
of Chicago. and Steve Stanarovich, OF
Pittsburgh. appeared to George Tcpovoc
to be fine fellows. They caf1ed on George
a his restaurant on Guthrie street in In
diana Harbor and persuaded him TO go
10 Chicago with them. While in Chicago
they stayed at the LaSalle Hotel. and
had everything of the best
Soon after their arrival in Chicago a
card game was started and some how or
other George was soon minus $4,000. He
complained to the Indiana Harbor police
and tho two con" men were located IN
Pittsburgh. Extradition papers werc OH
tained and the men are now in tho Indl-
ana Harbor Jail awaiting trial on a
S2aAseA - grand larceny.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
WILSON HOPES YET OPREVENT STH
NOW WHO IS RIGHT

Leo II Rogan, secretary OF the Al
He'd Council of steel and Iron woxS-
srS OF Chicago, claimed yesterday
that practically every man employed
In the Chicago and Calumet district
mills Will lay down his tools.
1.-THE walkout Will be nearly 100
per cent" he said "The only men
WHO Will not quit are few who have
been working N the na1lls for fifteen
or twenty years. Thsy have gotten
into a rut, and are afraid to break
away. We have 90 per cent OF the
men actually signed up In the unions,
and expect those not now IN the
unions to join the wa1kout. The tie
mp Will be complete"
Meanwhile tho steel min heads
stand by their assertion that not
more than IS per cent Of the workers
viii strike. Tt IS asserted that the
men in the mills at Gary are ave TO
one against quitting their jobs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
HESSVILLE'S
FIRST REVIVAL

D. Emmett Snyder. County Evangel-
ist Of the Christian church Is now con-
Quoting Hessville's first revival and
the old town shows itself not so slow
after all. Thirty-one conversions at
first invitation which was ast night
The meeting began Sunday. Sept 14th
and has been running five days. Mr..
Snyder is now in his sixth meeting in
Lake county since April. in which
meetings 425 have been added to the
Christian churches There will be a
big bapcismal service at Hessville to-
night at which the 81 will be miners
ed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
INDUSTRIAL
STRUGGLE SET
TOMORROW
Midnight Shift on Sunday Will
See Conflict Between In
dustry and Labor Begin.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcEI

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERVicEl
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Sept. 20
With the nationwide strike of or
ganized steel workers and members
Of allied trades connected with the
steel industry set for the Sunday
night shift, the employers and
American Federation of Labor
leaders today were making their
final preparations for the great in
dustrial struggle and the question is
"how many will strike ?"
EMPLOYEES HOLD MEETINGS
Some of the subsidiaries of the United
States Steel Corporation have adopted
the policy of giving their employees the
opportunity TO hold meetings 10 consider
Their attitude toward strike. The first
meeting was held this morning when the
plants. of the Allegheny Steel Co. and
he Nest Penn Steel company suspended
operations so that the six thousand
workmen could talk it over.
ALLEGHENY CO.'S STATEMENT.
With the closing order President
Harry L She%ion. OF the Allegheny Steel
Co. issued a statement declaring that
the company is opposed TO the CLOSED
shop" principles of the a. F. of L. and
that sympathetic strikes" are the cause
of undue hardship TO the satisfied enI-
ployes and their families
WILL SUPPORT EMPLOYEES.
The company gave assurance OF sup
port to loyal employees and their
families. provided the company was
able TO secure business 10 enable it 10
operate the plant.
officials of the two plants claim that
only about Is per cent Of the employees
arc affiliated with the union.
Loyal employees OF the National Tube
Works in McKeesport went today wear
ing large buttons bearing the words
Loyal: I will not strike"
The buttons are white with the words
strike" and Loyal" printed in extra
large letters.
U S. STEEL CONFIDENT.
Officials of the United States Steel
1C0ntinucd or paEe fyeO
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
FIRST BREAK IN RANKS.
rIn1gRnArIoNAL NEWS SERVICE

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SEENICEI
WARREN. o. Sept. 2o.-The first
break in the ranks of the independent
steel companies against the steel strike
came here today xhen employees OF the
Trumbuu Steel Co. were notified by
offcials Of the Amalgamated Association
OF Iron. Steel and Tin Workers 10 report
for work Monday as an agreement had
b,er reached between the company AMI
the union.
The pant. which employees 5000 men.
has fer some time recognized the union
in all departments except the open
hearth mills. AS a result II IS believed
thet the agreement was necessary only
in the case of these employees.
The Liberty Steel and the Western
Peserve mills here employ 5000 men.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
AMERICAN LEGION
POST AT LOWELL
ESPECIAL TO The TINES

LOWELL. Ind T.. Sept. Pa post Of
the American Legion was organized at
Lowell Thursday night. There was a
good attendance of the soldier boys
At a smoker given in their honor amt
the boys held a meeting and organiz-
I'd a post. The following officers
were elected: President. VIII Sur
prise; Secretary. Harold Strickland;
Treasurer. Joseph Little; Executive
Committee. Raymond Johnston, CorGie
Kenney and Leon Bailey.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
WILSON ASKS INFORMATION
JOHN EDWIN NENIN

lsTsSF CORRESPONDENT l. NJ. sERvIcEl
Los ANGELES. Cal, Sept. 20.-Presi-
dent Wilson today asked for information
regarding developments in the threaten
ed steel strike. The president has been
hoping that the men would accde to his
request sent by him week ago to PTesl-
dent Samuel Gompers OF the American
Federation of Labor to try to have the
workers continue their labor until after
the conference at Washington between
the representatives OF capital. labor and
the farmers OF the country had conclud-
ed its program next month.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
bARUCH IS
ACTING AS
EM|SSARY
Gompers Refuses to Discuss
Situation, May Have the
Statement Monday.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvlcEl
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Sent ;


WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 20.
Samuel Gompers, president of the
A. F. of l., has informed strike
leaders, it was learned today, that
President Wilson, acting through
emissaries, was still exerting every
effort to prevent the steel strike
scheduled for Monday by arrang-
ing conference between E. H.
Gary, head of the United States
Steel corporation and the repre-
sentatives of the workers.
There had been a constant cx-
change of messages between the
president and Gompers since
Thursday night.
1ARUcH Is En1ssARy.
Bernard NJ. Baruch. who is reported 20
have been sent by the president TO re-
quest Judge Gary to meet the workers.
acted as Mr. Wilson's enlissary 10 the
employers in the trouble between the
Ariz., and Butte. Mont. two years ago.
it was recalled today
Although John II. Fitzpatrick, chair
man of the steel workers national COM
mittee. has stated that the strikers
would have the full support of the A +.
of l., Mr.. Gompers said today he was
not yet ready to discuss the situation.
/ The strike leaders. however. were ex-
pecting statement from him today or
Monday piedging the full financial and
moral strength of the federation 20 the
strike.
CALL REPORT RIDICULOUS.
They characterized as ridiculous" the
rumor that he was likely TO withhold his
support, being frankly displeased At the
workers refusal to heed his and Prcsi-
dent Wilson's requests that all strike
| action be deferred until after the presi-
dents Industrial conference on Octobsr
s. The strike was legally called the
strike leaders pointed out and whatever
Mr.. GomPers' personal feelings may be.
they declared. officially he can do only
one thing-come out unequivocally for
the strikers.
WHAT FITZPATRICK SAYS.
Failure Of the American Federation
of Labor and its leaders 10 back the
strikers would mean the repudiali n of
twenty-four of the most powerful or
ganizations affiliated with Il. said John
H. Fitzpatrick before leaving for Chi
cago. The attitude of the A T. of L.
during the strike will be a test Of its
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
SCOUT MOVIES
TOMORROW.

The famous moving picture which
was made this summer at the Ham
mond Boy Scout Camp at Cedar Lake.
will be shown at the Bijou theatre for
three days beginning Sunday. Sept
21st
This film has been shown all over
the Unit ed states and all Hammond
Scouts and their friends should see it.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
GARY NOT TO
BE SEEN TODAY
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sEsvIrrl

NEW YORK. Sept 2o-Judge E. H.
Gary. president of the L. s Steel
corporation. in whose hands virtually
rests the decision whether nation
wide strike Of steel workers shall be
carried out. was not in his office to-
day. Mr.. Gary's secretary declined
to say when he would return.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
THE GREAT
UNREST
STATE TROOPS FOR GARY.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERVIcEl
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Sept. 90
State troops will be held in readiness to
render instant aid" at Gary in the
event disorders occur there and get be-
yond control Of local authorities.
A telegram from Gov. Goodrich who
is now in Washington. was received TO-
day by Adjt Gen. Harry B. Smith. re
questing him to be ready 10 intervene il
occasion requires and the adjutant gen.
eral Immediately took up the work OF
preparing TO move troops TO the Calu-
met city.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
MAX HELD ON
$1,000 BOND

CROWN POINT. Ind. Sept 20
Peter Max. Jr.. OF Hammond. was re-
leased on $4,000 bail by Judge Smith
on Friday and Henry Barnhart who is
implicated in the murder of Texas"
Miller. also was admitted to bail for
$1,000. The men have been in jail
at Crown Point since the murder.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
MILL OWNERS TO OPERATE
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

CHICAGO, Sept 2o.-Mill owners IN
the South Chicago district are today
making preparations to operate despite
the strike of the steel workers set for
Monday morning, and If enough employees
respond to the call already sent out.
there will be a determined ecort made
to maintain the output Of the plants.
This became known today after Police
Chief Garrity visited the steel district
to complete final arrangements for tho
disposition of police reserves which VIII
be sent into the district Monday morn
ing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
DID YOU
HEAR THAT

ALDERMAN FRANK MARTIN has
packed UP his bathing togs in moth balls
and said goodbye to his near-daily visits
10 the Hammond beach. and in the mean
time take peep now and anon at the
swimming prize he won.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
VICTIM OF EXPLOSION
is DEAD AT GRIFFITH.

GRIFFITH. Ind. Sept. 2o--Miss
Vera Yray. aged L. who was so badly
burned IN the powder explosion here a
month ago. died this noon OF pneumen-
ia She was brought home from St
Margarets hospital in Hammond on
tuesday She was the daughter u
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence wray The
funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20
COMMITTEE
FAILS TO REPORT

Owing to the fact that some Of the
officials OF the Standard Steel Car CO..
were attending a business meeting in
Chicago yesterday. the committee ap-
pointed by Mayor Brown to arrange
FOR a narbitration hearing and select a
judge. was unable to do anything yes
terday In case the factory heads re-
turned in time today 1t was hoped that
some action might be taken towards
bringing the two sides OF the controv-
ersy together.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

PENN CAROLAN. the former Dart
mouth football star, who Is coachin G
Hammonds football team. is very en-
thusiastic about the prospects for a
championship eleven and intimates that
the fans are going to be much surprised.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

F. D. McELROY. the Hammond manu-
facturer. continues TO write from out
of-the-way places the earth. The
latest was from Calcutta. where he paid
eight pounds for little ad in Calcutta
paper of $1,000 circulation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

BAILIFT JAMES frost Is about to
celebrate his fifty-fourth birthday and
the family has decided that ~ they can
buy enough candles in town Jeems shall
have a birthday cake.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

WILL HASTINGS left this morning
for a week of relaxation at French Lick
Springs. Il is reported that the horses
down there hear of Bill's coming with
no great degre of satisfaction.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

YOU can say that the baseball party
is all arranged" said c. A. Bonham to-
day. and that's all you do need 70 say.
Lay off that new suit stuff for awhile
until ! get my tailor paid up"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

CORPORAL ERIC LUSD is candidate
for sheriff and says that his opponents
will have 10 roll out before reveille
every morning before election in order
to defeat him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

Better call up Tne Times and
have it sent to your house every
night. Then you'll be sure i will
be there.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

While the report was not confirmed. it
was reported yesterday that William q.
Foster. secretary of the national com
mittee. had peen chosen to represent the
Gary end OF the strike and tomorrow, IS
expected 70 arrive to take complete
charge Gary is known as the pivotal
city in the steel strike and in sending a
man Of his reputation and caliber il IS
believed thefe is something to the story.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

FRIENDS who rode with Harry Folk
TO the Crown Point barbecue are still
telling OF the speed they made. 1t took
just seven hours. Harry had his engine
overhauled three times absolutely free
on that trip.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

SAM HICKS. business agent for the
railway clerks organization has a pair
of sore feet and is planning to buy an
automobile instead OF borrowing second
nand ones on trial
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

LUCIEN HIRSCH dropped into Ham
mond just long enough to be frisked
through the initiatory work OF the Elks
lodge and then beat it back to Omaha
n the first train
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

COL l. T. MEYER has just received
pictures or the two sweet little French
orphans he adopted some time ago Both
wrote fiowery letters of gratitude and
Mr.. Meyer is wishing that he could
bring them to this country
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

w p. LAWN. international represen-
tative of the Electrical Workers expects
to spend next week at the big convention
of his organization at New Orleans.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

OVER in West Hammond they get the
weeds cut along the sidewalks all right.
Prisoners at the city Jail who can't pay
their fines are allowed 10 exercise in that
manner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

DR.. H. Z. SHARRER left today for
Omaha, where he will attend the Ameri.
can Life convention.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

Times news serv:ce Is the best
TO be believed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-20

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