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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30

lief supplies from Bologna, Perusia ard
surrounding cities.
The earth quake carried on it's work
Of destruction throughout Tuscany At
Borgo San Lorenzo. fifteen miles from
here. a church collapsed and went tumb-
ling down the side of a mountain.
The railway station at Ruhna and a
number of houses were destroyed. The
Whole region Of Mugel1o has been shaken
BY the earthquake but telegraphic COM
munication has been interrupted and II
IS impossible 10 obtain any accurate in
formation regarding the extent of dam
age.
About ~one-quarter Of the city III
Florence, which has a population Of
more than 100000. lives in the old quar-
ter Of the town on the west bank Of tho
river Arno which is reported to have
been levclcd BY the earthquake. The
buildings. including many of the historic
cdiaces Of Europe. were built In the mid
dc ages. The streets Of the old quarter
radiate from central squares. They arc
mostly narrow and winding and lined
with rickety buildings centuries old and
which have mainly been used as dwell
ing places for The poorer classes.
The most noted structure in the old
quarter is the Palazzo Pitt. an impos-
ing palace built in 1910 and occupied By
the king of Italy on his visits To Flor
ence- 1t contains many wonderful art
treasures. The Santa Maria del Carmine
church, a Carmelite monastery built in
1872, after a disastrous fire: the museum
Of natural science and St. Marks church.
are all located in the old quarter.
The famous Florence cathedral, one Of
The most remarkable buildings in Europe
and the Campanile are located on the
EAST bank Of the river. in the newer see
ton of Florence.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
WAR DEPT. WON'T Be
BLOCKED IN EFFORT
Congressman Accuses Gov
eminent of Spending
Money Recklessly.
rrsrgRNArIoNAL NEWS SERVICE

WASHINGTON. June 3o.-The War
department apparently Is not to be
blocked in It's determination to acquire
camp sites and artillery proving
grounds ~ q congress opposed to the
army plan, While congress has de-
layed action on legislation clipping
authority and pruning appropriations,
army officials are buying the land.
congressman said today.
Representative Luther ~. Mott. Of
New York. aid he had been informed
that the department has paid out dur
ing the past two weeks. $4,000. 900 for
ths purchase Of Camps Lee, Taylor.
Ike sherman and Travis.
They are buying land and spend
Ing money he declared. in the most
reckless fashion and in about the same
way as the vets are said TO De stock
ing Up with liquor before taking effect
II the war time prohibition"
Mott today introduced in the house
a resolution calling on Secretary Bak-
er to furnish detailed information con-
corning land purchases BY the war de-
partment HINGE June Is. when the mil
ftary appropriation bill passed the
house. This bill carried a provision
prohibiting purchase Of land by the
war department.. but it had not become
a law and the war department has
funds under previous legislation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
HERE'S THAT
FRIENDLY
FRENCH SPIRIT
Mob at Brest Attempts to
Stone Americans-Sev-
eral Are Wounded.

BREsT, June so Several French
marines were wounded and = number Of
American marines were injured in 4 riot
which broke out here last night.
Frcnch marines were ordered from the
streets Of the CITY. The riotinG followed
4 BRAN between french and American
marines.
When the fighting began American
military police we're called out TO re-
store order. They fred their receivers
into he air in an effort 70 intimidatc
tho mob. but with little success.
At the height Of tn trouble a crowd
armed with missiles marched through
the streets and attempted to stone Amer
Later IN the night another mob hunted
hraagh hotels and private houses. de-
eia-lng they were searching TOR tn,eri-
cans
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
J.. S. PASSES BUCK
TO GOV. GOODRICH
May Soon Find Himself
Bothered by New Job
That Is Unenviable.
ESPECIAL 10 TIE ZINES

~ INK HINES
WASHINGTON. June 30.-Governor
Goodrich may soon find that he viii be
the storm center of a bitter controversy
an unwilling storm center, il is true
but a real-for-sure storm center none
the less.
This comes about because the senate
the other day, when no one was looking.
passed q bill providing that distribution
Of trophies captured from the erman
during the war shall be made BY the
Governor Of each state. And when il is
understood that every ounty seat in In
diana Is a militant contestant in the
race for captured German trophies. and
that nearly every town that has 4 post
office is a potential contestant. il will
be seen that Governor Goodrichs task
will be no slight one.
The trouble about it all is that there
are not enough trophies to 60 around.
Indiana alone has more thar zoo such
bills % her credit.
But the members of the senate saw
many weary hours ahead in trying 10
judge which towns ought to get Ger
man trophies, 50 Senator Wadsworth. Of
New York, chairman of the military
committee, quietly put through the bill
to permit each Governor TO make dis
tribution Of the war trophies. The bill
has gone to the house. where there is
prospect that it will pass, because he
house members do not care "a be cm-
barrassed by deciding which towns IN
their districts are entitled to trophies.
The bill provides that all cannon. ma
hin guns, minenwcrfers. gun car
riaEes. mortars. bomb-throwers. fame
throwers. gas projectors and other de-
vices and trophies shall be awarded TO
the states. with the exception Of those
required for experimental purposes and
those to be used in decorating national
cemeteries and soldiers homes.
The distribution TO the states would
be made on the basis of the number Of
men provided by each state and directs
the Acknowledgement to prepare lists
showing such comparative service rec
ords.
The government would pay the cost
Of transportation and for this purpose
s1.00N.000 would be appropriated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
LETT CO. WILL
BRANCH OUT
Bank to Float Bonds for
New Factory at
Crown Point.
ESPECIAL 10 IHE 1IhEs1

- - a IL AtWE -
GROWN POINT. Ind. June 3a--It Is
reported that the Peoples state Bank If
Crown Point viii offer for sale S110. 900
worth Of bonds issued by the Letz Manu-
featuring 60. Of Crown Point. the bonds
being foated for the purpose of erecting
q large factory and foundry building
which viii more than double its present
floor space.
1t Will be remembered that the Lctz
people erected a tw%o-story brick build
ing in 1917, which they anticipated would
take care of their requirements for some
years to come. but the growth of the
business. which has increased each year
fifty per cent for several years back.
makes il necessary for this local indus
try to again erect a large modern foln-
dry and factory building with which to
take care Of its business for future
years.
1t is understood that these bonds viii
be for sale on and after June Goth. bonds
to bear SIX per cent interest.
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1G
interstate any distilled spirits
for beverage purposes between the date
Of the presidents proclamation and TIE
effective date Of national prohibition.
January L.
The department Of justice was max
ing preparations today. it was learned.
70 prosecute all direct violations Of the
wartime law reported from tomorrow
until tho enforcement code is enacted.
under the provisions Of the original act.
BY direct violations, it was explained.
was meant the sale or spurious and
vinous liquors. 1t was understood that
the department would not be so quick
to act ii eases involving the sale of beer
and viii be satisfied to wait until the
status Of brcwed beverages has been
determined b. the test cases that now
are before the courts.
War department officials refused to
speculate today upon the date when it
viii be possible 70 say the army has been
dcmobilized The makeup Of the army
With its drafted men. national guards
men and regulars. together with volun-
teers for the duration Of the emer-
gency." and for various periods, is 50
complicated tina Ii was said that the
question as To when rehabilitation had
been terminated probably would have
TO be decided BY legal experts. 1t was
expected that the point would be ruled
on BY the attorney generals office.
Meanwhile. with the enforcement code
not yet enacted. the anti-saloon eague
c%ontended that the original act carried
sufficient provisions for its enforcement
in the interim.
IF the liquor men violate the war pro
hibition act. they do so at their own
peril was the warning issued by DR..
E. C. Dinwiddie. legislative superinten-
dent Of the league.
The league vii iseek to have the en-
forcement code made more drastic by
the amendment Of the provision allow
ing liquor to be stored in homes was
REVEALED today in a statement by Wayne
B. wheeler. general counsel Of the
league.
The proposed provision for an unlim-
tied amount Of liquor to be permanently
stored in the home is unwise,' he de-
clared. 1t vii turn many homes into
speak easies because the home il
exempted from the search and seizure
clause entirely unles il is in part a store
or boarding house. The proposed code
does not authorize the search Of a house
even if il is proven that liquor is sold
therein.
'Thi provision should be changed so
az Ia limit the amount Of liquor pos
sessed or the time Of its possession.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30

GATHER IN
GARY TODAY

The Rebekah district assembly is iii
session at Gary today. Mrs Mary y.
To~le Of Hammond, president of dis
trict No. two, called the assembly, 70 order
at 1850 r. m. in the i. o. o. +. Hall on
sixth ST. There was a school Of instruc-
ton given by Miss Leila +. ChesIin..
president Of the state Rebekah assembly.
There viii also be election of officers
for the coming year and the selection
Of the city 70 hold the next district meet
ing in Lake county. After the recess
Tor supper the assembly will econveu
At 1880 r. m. when the state officers
Viii deliver short addresses. Besidos
Miss Chesline. the president. these Will
include Mrs. Emma Wilson. vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Emily Wedgewood. secretary.
Mrs. kimmel. treasurer. Mrs. Katc
Nichols and Mrs. MacGregor. past prcsi-
dents.
Otto Byers Of South Send. grand war
den. and g H Reed Of this city, district
deputy grand master. will also adore
til district meeting. Mrs. Byers VIII
probably accompany Mr. Byers from
South Bend.
The weeks program Of Miss Chcsline's
meetings. starting Friday. have already
been published in the columns Of THE
TINES. The degree staff Of Golden Star
Rebekah Lodge Of Whiting VIII confer
the degree at the evening session after
the opening
Mrs. Glare Evans and Mrs. Martha
Murray viii Jointly entertain the grand
officers at Gary at a noon luncheon at
Cary today.
The complete program Of tho Miriam
Lodge basket picnic at Whiting on july
9Th will be published tomorrow IN thu
columns Of THE TINES with the namos
Of the donors OF prizes for the game.
etc.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
SALE DRAWING
IMMENSE CROWDS
Krupa's Store at East Chi
cago Has Hundreds of
Big Bargains.

Kroupa's big department store at the
corner of Barring and 10th st.. East
Chicago. is drawing big crowds Tor
miles around East Chicago Since tha
bona-fide sale began thousands OF people
have surged through every section q
this house TO supply their wants at
prices that they never thought possihle.
It's an every hour occurrence 10 hear
people eNclaim. Well, il did pay Us u
come"
These are bargains never known before
in East Chicago or Lake. county II you
live 10 be as old as Methuselah you
never again will see such high-grade
clothing. nobby furnishings, best makes
of shoes, stylish hats. etc, sold AZ such
low prices. Every thought Of value.
all idea of profit. have been abandoned.
as the idea is to turn the entire stock
into money as soon as possible. SHIP
ments of goods which. having been
bought early in the season. they were
forced to accept. They made every ef-
fort to cancel these orders. but the
manufacturers were firm IN their d.
mands. Consequently the new goods
that have been arriving recently 20 in
this sale at practically your own price
Take The Times md keep il
+o,,o6 u,;+t, +ba u,hoIe v,@-1S
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30

FIRE CHIEF A
FROM
CONVENTION

Fire Chief Winifred Grant OF the
Gary fire department this morning re-
turned from a weeks s~ojourn at Kan
sas City. where he had been attend
Ing as a delegate the forty-seventh
annual convention Of the National
FIremen's Association The chief re-
ports an interesting session productive
Of much good along the lines Of mod
ern Improvement in the work Of fire
organizations throughout the nation.
The chiefs picture We think the
best locker ii the bunch Of several
appeared On the pages OF the Fire
and Water Engineering magazine.
The convention 81 the national as
ISOLATION viii be held ait Toronto. Can
ada, next year.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
SOME LIQUOR
LAW VIOLATORS

Yesterday was quite a busy DAY for
the Gary police. picking up several
state liquor law violators among
which were two from Fort Wayne.
Rose Geary and Bert Bruebaker
ounde UP at Clark Road and Ninth
avenue at three o'clock this morn
ing and held without bonds. Pete Nj
choiich. 1915 Washington street. ar
rested at 18th and Delaware street.
released on $500 bonds and Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph vornica, 164s Adams St.
arrested at the Lake Shore depot and
released On $500 bonds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
THREE DAY HOLIDAY
FOR EIGHT BANKS
East Chicago and Indian
Harbor Will Have Real
Celebration.

The eight banks in East Chicago and
Indiana Harbor announced this morning
that on account Of the Fourth of July
coming on Friday this year and Satur-
day being always a half holiday that the
banks would give their employees hat
is virtually a three day holiday. closing
on Thursday and opening UP again Mon
day. July Z. The mills in East Chicago
and Indiana Harbor. it is reported, Will
follow suit.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
GARY FLORIST
BUYS HOBART
TWP. FARM

Albert Otto. Gary florist has purch-
ased forty acres west Of Hobart from
=. ri. Banks at s175.oo per acre and
viii soon start an ornamental and
s~chrubbery farm. Mr.. Otto IS : skill
ed landscape gardener and florist. He
will erect a $1,000 residence on the
farm and plans to leave his sons to
operate his greenhouse at Tolleston.
when he will devote his entire time
to the new nursery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
HE HE
WAS IN FRANCE
ESPECIAL 10 THE TInEsl

HIGHLAND. Ind. June so. = we'll
known Highland young man. who re-
Gently returned from service over
seas where he served in a motorcycle
squad. was arrested in East Chicago
for speeding. When asked by the
judge If he was guilty. he admitted
that he was When asked his ex-
cuse. he said. II forgot ! thought 1
in France" After a few more
questions the judge excused him.
We would suggest to our town boys
that when in a similar predicament.
they night say Il forgot; thought
l was in Highland"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
CHIEF CALLED To-
MOTHERS BEDSIDE

Tired and worn out from his untir-
ing work in rounding UP the MURDER
ers Of Herman Uecker. the last one Of
which was placed behind the bars at
the Gary Jail at six O'Clock last Fri
day night. Chief Of Police VIM. Forbis
Saturday morning left for the bedside
Of his dying mother at Cincinnati. The
chiefs mother is eightY-fve years Of
age, and but little hopes Of her re-
covery is held out
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
MAN SMASHES
INTO ELECTRIC POLE

a man by the name Of Herman N.Y.
hon. driving a Ford in Kline avenue.
sunday. losing control or his machine.
smashed into a street car trolly pole
knocking it down smashing his Ford
and receiving serious injuries him
self. He was rushed TO Mercy hospit-
al h it IS said by physicians the
extent Of his injuries was not lnearn-
ed. but quite serious.
His wife. who il visiting some
wherein Michigan. was notified.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
r SUED
FOR LOT

In the Gary superior court by Wilbur
l. Rawlings Of Michigan City a suit
has been filed against Glueck Broth
ers' real estate dealers Of Gary. TO
convey a piece Of property located at
Twenty-Sixth and Broadway.
The lot was purchased in January
1918 by Rawlings, who paid So. 365
for the property which was assigned
to Kenefc Brothers in part payment
for their home purchased BY Raw
lings.
1t is asked by the plaintiffs that a
commissioner be appointed and that
they be given a judgement for 5000
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
For Burning Eczema

Greasy salves and ointments should
not be applied if good clear skin is
wanted. From any druggist for 35c, or
S1.0of for large size, get abottle OF Zemo.
When applied as directed it effectively
removeseczema quickly stops itching,
and heals skin troubles, also sores,
burns, wounds and chahng. II Pene-
trates, cleanses and soothes. Zemo is
a clean, dependable ana inexpensive,
antiseptic liquid. Try it, as we believe
nothing you have ever used is as effec-
tive and satisfying.
The E. W Rose Co. Cleveland. Q.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
DIES
FROM

Fred J. Frank. brakeman for three
years on the E. J. & z. making his
home at the Stanley hotel, Gary. was
fatally injured in the performance OF
work at Griffith last Friday, and died
at the Gary works hospital Saturday,
Funeral arrangements in charge OF
the Williams Undertaking Company,
are pending the arrival Of relatives
from abroad.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
Gary Building Permits.

The following new building permits
AT Gary have been ISSUED.
Lazar Karob. rs Pennsylvania ST..
two story brick nat. $4,000.
Magic city Construction 80. No sci
Delaware street. one story brick resi-
dencc. $4,000.
Wohl Clothing Co.. extension pres
building toN65 feet $50 Broadway
$500.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
a FIRE IN
FLATS

sunday At $50 p nj. the IRE alarm
was turned u from apartments occu-
pied BY John George At the Good
man hats, 80 Adams street. iii Gary.
Tho origin 81 the hre IS not known.
but was discovered in a portable clos
ct and had gained a Roadway on the
ARRIVAL Of fire department.
Loss 70 the building $3.50 and to
contents $3.50.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
BOOMER WALKS
AWAY WITH LOOT

4 rdomer, Eugene Thomas living
with John Johnson. 124S Adams street.
Cary has gone leaving no address and
with him has gone one 1920 Colt re-
volver and box Of cartridges valued
at SIG, one blue serge suit Of clothes
ss5 and s. il mapey Johnson appear-
ed at the police Station last night ask
ing their aid in locating the missing
man and the recovery or his stolen
property.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
Iiller's Antiseptic OIL, KNOWN as
Oil
for Rheumatism
TRY THIS ONE

You will BE- wonderfully surprised r.
the quick relief you will set from Nj
ler's Antiseptic Oil Commonly known a.
Snake OiD. 1t penetrates right into tic
stiff. aching joints and lubricates and
Imbers them up, driving away all PAIN
like magic.
Snake OIL is a mighty fine hin i
have sitting around the house For calds
ard pains IN the chest. neuralgia, sufr
throat. cuts. burns. bruises. corus AMI
bunions and pains of all kinds. Snak.
OIL is a godsend. Don't be without it,
get a bottle today and take 1t home. -
three sizes. GOO soc. and s1.00. Mons2
back if not satisfed-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
In an 'Around
GARY
GARY DEATHS.

The death from tuberculosis or stan
ley ~zabowski Ninth place. Gary. oc-
cured al Mercy hospital Sunday Flu
neral arrangements in charge or the
Williams Undertaking VIII
ne announced later.
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town has been reduced to ruins.
The first estimates place tho number
Of dead at between 100 and 1900.
Trains are bringing assistance and re-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
HIGHLAND.

Mrs. Clara Newcomb spent Thursday
in Cary with her niece. Miss Laura
Newcomb. Miss Newcomb left satur-
day 10 spend the summer in California
The Ladies Aid Society Of the Con-
Eregational church met for the first
time ia their room in the town hall
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. 1. Weyhc
acted as hostess during the afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
OPEN ALL "a
THURSDAY

The Lion Store will close Thursday
at 6 y. IN. instead of 1880 o. M. CLOSED
all day Friday. July the 4th. $50
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-30
OF DROWNED
BOY rs RECOVERED
ESPECIAL 10 The TIaEsl

LOWELL nd. June 50. The re-
mains Of Charles Lyle, who was
drowned at cedar Lake Thursday
were sent to his home in Chicago BY
Undertaken Weaver saturday morn-
ing The body was recovered Fri
day afternoon after the lake had
been dragged all night Friday and I'M
iii afternoon Of SATURDAY. The young
man was sixteen years old and with
a number 81 others were at the
Moody Assembly Grounds for an out
ing. They went in bathing and
young Lyle was taken with cramps
and could not be rescued before he
went down.
Good Shoe Repairing. Work called
for and delivered. "a hour service.
Phone 1872 Jacobs shoe shop. fo1 state
ST. near Holman. Good Quality Shoes
for everybody. 6-4-tt
Big picnic. Spring Hi Grove, 81.
Johns. Ind, July 4th. 6-2s-3t.
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BATTERED
AND BRUISED
STILL FIGHTS

Continued from page one,
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Are you reading The T.mes7
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Robert Smile, head of the British
coal miners union, was recently
hailed at a great meeting of radica'
trade u~nionists in Manchester as
1.-The first president of the republic
Of England" He is one Of the most
influential labor leaders in Britain
and has expressed sympathy with
the Bolshevik movement in Russia.
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A E you reading The Timez7
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DIE IN NATION
EARTHQUAKE

CONTINUED from page one,
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Take The Times md keep il
touch with the whole world.
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Big picnic. Spring Hill Grove, 81.
Johns. Ind july 4th. 6-2s-3t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-11

his desk applications for world series tickets
had climbed from oblivion
stack
FL all the orders for
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-09-11
BIG FINISH
FOR AMATEUR
BALL TEAMS
By K. caoRGE.

The amateur post-classic affair of he
1919 baseball season VIII be staged at
the East Chicago ball park sunday at 2
y m between the Peerless Athletic
club of East Chicago and the Whiting
IT. Cyrins The Rockefollow repre-
sentation packs wicked nine and in
tends to Waterloo the Peerlass as il did
the first game when il broke "A prolonged
winning streak Of the Chicagoans but
wait, Let us consider these Peerless
boys.
III their proud possession rests the
Twin city amateur championship. uc-
quired by defeating East Chieagc's
teams and in their present lineup rests
the punch and material sufficient 10 cop
the imaginary Lake county amateur
championship BY defeating the strongest
bidder for the same bunting-thc ST.
Cyrins
And this is the team on which East
Chicago puts her treasured greenbac ks.
Frank simon, backstop; Romeo. hefty
portsider. twirling ace McShane. or
casey al the bat" reputation. negotiat-
ing affairs at the initial canvas: krupa.
large of build and able of hand skirting