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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
MINERS
Reject It.
CsULLETN)

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcEI
1ND1ANAPOLIS, Ind.s Oct. 3o.-As-
sailing President wilson's plea to the
miners to recall their strike order as
"a hercely partisan document" and as
threatening the mine workers with
sanctined peonage," Acting Preadent
Lewis, Of the United Zine workers, to-
day sent statement TO Secretary OF
Labor Wilson rejecting what apparently
that the miners attitude is unchanged.
The statement was in reply to a tele-
gram from Secretary wilson read at the
conference Of miners on1oia1s yesterday,
urging steps TO effect an agreement.
Miners omcials declined to reveal the
text OF the secretary's message. receipt
Of which was not acknowledged until
1890 today.
The text Of Lewis reply follows in
part:
Tho unprecedented and unwarranted
action Of the cabinet and president in
issuing the statement of Saturday has
done more 70 prevent a satisfactory set
tlement Of the impending strike and
working Of the wage agreement than any
other element which has entered into
the situation" said Lewis reply which
declares the miners position remains
the same
The presidents resolution IS a fierce
AZ partisan document because it attacks
the intentions Of the mine workers with
out even suggesting that the operators
may have brough about this unhappy
situation and further because the threat
was made 10 exercise the fun force Of
the government to prevent the stoppage
Of work without any corresponding
threat to enforce working conditions
and living wage
1t is indeed a sad commentary upon
the principles or square dealing when
the president and his cabinet By unani-
nous vote ally themselves with sinister
financial interests which seek to deny
justice to iahpr ar precipitRte our coun-
try into industrial turmoil The presi-
dent states:
The mine workers projected strike
is not only unjustihable but unlawful
and 1t IS wrong both morally ard legal
W
In other words. the president says
il is crime for the miners to strike
and threatens punishment for the crime.
Under the laws Of the United States,
beyond any presidential amendment or
abrogation, il is NOT a crime to strike. Z
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
CALL OFF
STRIKE FOR
INDEPENDENTS

The strike Of steel and iron workers
in the Calumet district was called off
today insofar as il effects Independent
steel plants with uneNpired contracts
with the workers. according to word
received from Gary.
Notice was received in Gary that the
strikers national committee had ordered
the men in these independent plants TO
return to work
The battle between the steel operators
and the workers automatically narrows
down 70 a fight on the United States
Steel Corporation as a result Of the
action Of tho strike committee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
LEWIS is
BITTER NOW
AGAINST u. S.
Says Wilson Is Standing BY
Mine Owners And Latter
With President.
IINrERnATIoKAl NEWS SERVICE

INDIANAPOLIS Ind Oct 30-The
governnent-the president and his cabi-
net--has rendered 4 settlement inpcs-
sible before the strike of hundreds or
thousands OF soft coal miners Of the
country becomes effective tomorrow st
midnight. John L. Lewis acting presi-
dent Of the United Mine Workers. de-
clared today
Informed that every law and resaH.
of the nation was in a state OF mob4s.-
zation today 10 save the country from
the disastrous results Of the strike, Mr.
Lewis declared that 1T is only consistent
with the policy Of the administration To
crush The United Mine Workers and
labor If it can.
READY TO NEGOTIATE.
I'VE stin stand ready 10 negotiate yyitst
the operators without reservation" Mr
Lewis declared but the administration
has made It unnecessary for the operat-
ors 70 settle.
Il do not think We may expect any
overtures from the conference Of oper-
ators in Cleveland today The president
is standing by the mine owners and
they naturally viii stand by him." ne
SAID
while the government is rittine its
strength against the miners" added the
miners executive the public il being
mulcted out Of millions Of dollars IN
spot prices for coal .
POSITION UNCHANGED.
The executive board of the mine work
ers. continuing in session today follow
ing adjournment or the conference Of
officials which framed the miners an
swer to President Wilson. is consider
ing only routine business Lewis said.
The miners position Is unchanged -
he declared emphaticallx.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
DEATH OF
MRS. EICHER

Mrs Herrietta Escher 81 years old
passed away last night at the home Of
her daughter Mrs ? Wahi Of lo5
West stat street West Hammond
Mrs Eicher who was born in Ger
many came to Hammond in 1856 where
she has lived ever since and made
many friends.
The deceased leaves 20 mourn her
besides her daughter. one son Fred
OF Chicago, thirteen srandch ldren
and six great-grandchifdren.
The funeral will be held from the
home SATURDAY afte-non at 80 p. m.
then freTn the German Evangelical
.SD4Ish~nl1sibias street .s
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
APPEAL TO
SUPERIOR COURT

Attornoy ibaca GaN.t Tinkham ard
Stinsor. representing the director gem
e OF railroads and the New York
Ceu, ai have taken a nsppeal = the
Eamlnond superior court in the su.t
~ Challes Bielinger BY his next friend
Harry Bisdtnzer, for damages The
case was frst tried in the East Chica-
go city court. where Judge Cohen and
d t. awarded the plainti1 s4s9 dam
AGES for injuries which he mad receiv-
Cd when a N,w York Central train hit
toe Biea.ngcr aaton'ob1e a. the Ken
ncGy avenue crossing near 15ist St
n East Chicago. This is the third
sut which has been hied IN the Ham
mond court as a result Of the accident
on November ). 1917. Attorneys Roc
and Petersen ef East Chicago repre-
sen, tSe piaint'r,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
Lazar Was Too
Darn Persuasive
1t Didn't Take Long for
Crown Point Jury to Size
Up This Fellow.
tsrEcIAL 10 rnE rInEsl

CROWN POINT, Ind, oct. 30
John Lezar of Gary has had change
OF heart. He is no longer in SYM
pathy with the steel strike.
Lazar's attitude was anected BY
d jury IN Judge Martin j. Smiths
criminal court which found him
guilty Of assault and battery, fined
him $500 and costs and sent him TO
the state penal farm for sixty days.
Lazar Is a steel striker and he
wanted every body else TO be. He
even wanted TO enlist the ladies. He
sauntered down TO the home Of Thos.
Barr IN Gary. intending to win him
over. Barr was out ara the fervid
John began TO talk 70 MRS. Barr. ne
was perferv1d n his gesttculations.
He called Barr a dirty scab and
warned MIS-. Barr that Il her hus-
band didn't strike he would beat him
up.
Mrs. Barr resented Laznr's how Of
bastard English and Lazsr decided
20 become direct acttonis+. He
Knocked the woman down and beat
her over ths head with a ride, severe
~ tnjuring her.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
FEDERAL
OFFICIALS
ARE ACTIVE
Every Law and Resource Of
Nation to Be Used to
Fight Strike.
WASHINGTON. Oct 3(

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30
Z. S. government to-
day is pitted agains the Uni
ted Mine Workers Of Amer
lea.
Every law and resource Of the na-
tion was in state OF mobilization to-
day to save the country from the DIS
astrous results Of strike OF the BIZ
luminous coal miners
Attorney-General Palmer has an
nounced that the food and fuel control
act viii be put into effect This az
provides not only FOR a government
control Of fuel. but for government
operation OF mines II necessary
TROOP MOVEMENTS EXPECTED
Orders for troop movements to min
ing centers were expected today.
President Wilson Will have before
Kim for his consideration a plan pro
viding for the re-esta blishment or the
fuel administration at least Insofar as
the fixing Of maximum prices for Goa
is concerned
The senate was expected to act On
the resolution introduced bv Senator
Thomas of Colorado giving the execut-
i've branch Of the government the sun
port Of the legislative branch in what
ever program may be adopted and su-
thorizing the use Of military forces
CABINET AWAITS CALL
President WiIosn's cabinet waa
awaiting call for . special session
to further consider means OF protec
ing the health and comfort Of the peo-
pie
The iiiegaltty OF this strike can and
will be established without in any way
irapairing the general right to strike. *
tContInued on pace sIxl
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
SIPE DECLINES
TO APOLOGIZE

INDTANAPOLIS. Ind. oct 30.-.L
have no apologies 70 make to anyone.
Under the same circumstances. I would
do the same thing again" Richard Y
sipe clerk Of Marion county. said Tues
day on his return to his Office. Mr.
sipe returned 20 Indianapolis with 90.
Il. Of the Second regiment Of state mill
tla, from East Chicago. where he vas
oGrt-nartialed last week for alleged
failure 70 report for strike duty with
his company. M. Sipe said that he was
uncertain Of his present status. bat
thought he was technically under arrest.
a the andlnes e tho court martial haze
not beon made public.
Mr.. sipe said that his chief deputy
was III whom he was called for militia
eUty. snd his ofice in such ooudi-
slqn that no could not leave &.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30

INDIANAPOLIs, IND, Oct. 30-No
stnte troops hnve been ordered 10 the
Indiana conI fields nnd the necessity Of
using the militia In the coal strike call
ed for tomorrow nj midnight IL not an
ticlpnted. Gov. Goodrich Informed the
international News Service today.
.sThe United Mine Workers have Civ
en- every insurance TINT there will be
no disorders" the governor said. "Hovv-
ever, nre prepared 70 ruect my emer-
EercN.' he added.
Great sIEnificnnce Is attached in some
quarters 10 the removal OF aiI but seven
companies Of iniIitin from the Calumet
steel strike region.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30

NAsH1NGTON. Oct. 3O--A strike OF
10000 anthracite conI miners. In sym
pnthy with the hItuminous miners. may
he expected IL the government under
takes the prosecution Of tho Officials Of
the United fiinc Workers, or attempts
10 compel the operation OF he mines
through use ef the nrrny, declared Edgar
" nilnce. Warrington representative
of the United Nine Workers today
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
MONON CREW LEAVES
TRAIN At LAFAYETTE
Had Worked Sixteen Hours,
The Limit Under Law;
Avoided Paying Fine

LAFAYETTE Ind. Oct 2s-A crew
on Monon north-bound freight train No.
5zl deserted the train at the Romig ST
crossing IN this city at noon today be
cause they had worked sixteen hours and
could 90 no farther under the operation
Of the railroad sixteen-hour law.
II happened that they could not reach
the rouudhouse in time TO get within the
limit SO the men left the train a yard
engine was sent from the round house
10 pull the train into the yards. The
men said they took this step in order
H. avoid paying sl0o fine II was the
trst time such a thing happened here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
THE GREAT
UNREST
BrIIETIN.

PITTSBURGH. Tn, Oct. 30-An en-
barGo conl deliveries. more string
cnt than ony during the var. was put
into effect by the Pennsylvania rail-
rond here today. The order prohibits
the delivery OF bituminouS coal 10 prnc-
ticnIIy every kind Of industry except
those reco&ln!zcd national ncccsSit-
les. Coal cannot even be delivered 20
connecting railroads.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
JAIL FOR
HALLOWEEN
MARAUDERS

Parents are asked TO keep their child
rem within hounds these nights and to
know where they are or they will And
some Of them IN Jail declared Chief OF
Police Peter Austgen today.
More reports Of property damaged
ty Hallowe en- rnarauders and property
stolen have been made at the Central
Station than IN any previous years.
Chief Austgen is amazed al the loss
ss On North Holman street bricks
we're piled across the street and one
shnd badly hurt last night
Outbufdings have been ragged fenc
ss torn down al over the city.
The patience OF the police e ex
Aausted.
Keep your children a. home = you
GQn't wan. them IA taiI sad the Chief
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30

France is having its battle with
olo man high cost Of living, too,
Arthur Fontaine, French delegste to
the international labor conference at
Washington, points ont. He advo-
Gates increase in production, TO
counter balance the shortening of
hours by labor. as the best weapon
in fighting high prices Fortaine, as
director IN the ministry Of labor and
counAeilor Of state, is well qualified
to diRehss tbs Frsneh situation. He
also Etkssss ahst Eolahevis7a Will ne,
ESiis4 ssbsas o sl ses.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
9tJI.I.ErIS.

wASHINGToE, Oct. 3O--NO specific
action will he taken with regard 10 the
exporting Of coal. II was stated nt the
raiIroRd administration todny.
The railroad administration will m AXE
pubIlc atRtement shortly with regard
so it, policy of seizure OF coal, Il vas
stated.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30

CHICAGO. Oct. 30-Col. W. :. Mnpe@,
commanding the troops stationed i'm the
Calumet steel strike rome today cmphn-
t4cally denied that he had received or
ders from Washington for the transfer
OF the troops Into the coal mine region
near Evansville, Ind.
At the same time he refused 20 affirm
or deny a report that the Federal troops
now on duty at Gary. Ind, would be
withdrawn Saturday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
MILITIA IS
WITHDRAWING
FROM REGION
Agreement With Unions is.
Made Public By the
Officers.

The state militia is withdrawing rap
idly from the Calumet strike zone
Former service men are TO act as rep
resentaives Of Gov. Goodrich and all
The principals have agreed to stand by
an iron clad document. officers Of the
state militia have made public the text
of the agreement signed b. representa-
lives OF the labor unions. under which
he unions in requesting the withdrawal
Of the state troops. agree to meet all
conditions imposed BY the military. The
agreement addressed to The commanding
offcer follows:
HERE IS THE TEXT.
I'VE. the undersigned officers of the
labor unions named below. being duly
authorized by our respective organiza-
lions for the purpose set out below
hereby request the withdrawal Of troops
eva7, the district encompassed by line
eve miles distant from the corporate
,traits Of East Chicago and Indiana Har-
nor. and the lifting Of martial law from
said district. To that end We pledse
as follows:
From our knowledge Of the present
co,6i+ions in this district we hereby
pledge. individually and collectively. and
as the accredited representatives Or me
labor organizations hereinafter named
that there will be no further disturbances
~ the peace or conditions OF lawlessness
sr riot caused or aided BY any member
az the respective unions
AGREE TO PTcKETIEG ORDER
The instructions heretofore issued BY
,-ou With respect to picketirg and other
matters intended TO preserve peace IN
aid district as we'll as all orders that
Rave been or may hereafter be promul-
lated bv the civil authorities for the con
troll Of the strike situation. viii be
strictly followed during the present
strike.
During the present strike no person
educating or attempting in any manner
In incite lawlessness or disloyalty OF
anv kind toward the American govern
n2ent or It's institutions Will be permitted
"a address the residents of this com
raunity. either publicly or privately, in
any or our meeting places or under our
authority or by our censent-
Tn the event the strike situation
should hereafter develop lawlessness or
other disorder to a point beyond the con-
troll Of the civil authorities and the con-
stituted officials of the unions, we hereby
pledge ourselves and our organizations
10 ask Immediately for the return Of
ne troops and otherwise In every pos
sible way 10 assists in the restoration and
maintenance or order
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30

PETE z T%cue h-s hes,s seated AZ
the member Of c.tFsess representing
ne Tentn Massachusetts district sol-
'eH.-c stiiT oat1'e with John F.
Fit. -era.d rhs latter won urtii the
cortcs. reached fhe foo = the sous~.
whon Fitzgerald ws4 Varsd cJt.
ae1e has Yep % N.tsd ths Ten.h
c:stT.oe fcP ths p1st two sertaas. wail1
FlExRsg@.d SaS "a so1.ss-Sss t5ssi-ry
= -5ss &ssa sat.il SsE l4aaskxsSas
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30

Advertise In The lines and at-
vertise again Results come with
efto-t.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
RzrurEs STATEMENT.

The federal government. through Atty.
Cen. Palmer. has refuted this statement.
declaring the miners leaders last Sep
tember ordered the strike not only with
out consulting III mass OF miners them
selves but without arst giving the op-
orators a chance to grant the miners
demands or not
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
CoNsrpERED A CATAsTRoPHE.

Considered as one of the greatest
catastrophies that could befau the coun-
trl. and by some said a. threaten more
far-reaching consequences 70 The people
Of the United States than the world war
the government Is said 70 stand ready
in every way to face the issue so clearly
hid down by the coal miners IN session
at Indianapolis The miners declared.
The issue has been made. and IL Il
must be settled upon the field Of indus
Trial battle the responsibility rests fair
ly and squarely upon the coal barons
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30
j. S. READY
To PARRY THE
STRIKE EFFECT
By WILLIAM PHILLIP s1n1a1s.
IsTAEE eoRREsPoNDENr J. n. SERVICE

lNFr NOHNESFONDENi D. n. SkkflCkl
WASHINGTON. Oct. 30-The wheels
Of the federal government are turning g
fast today to parry as far as possible
the effect upon the nation Of the great
soft coal strike pronounced inevitable
for tomorrow night
The cabinet was called into special
session at 400 O'Clock to deal with the
situation.
FORMAL STATEMENT EXPECTED.
1t is expected that President wilson
Will issue a formal order transferring
the powers OF the fuel administration
70 the railroad administration during
tho day It was learned at the White
House today.
THIS order has been recommended by
Or. Garfield. former fuel administrator
It was learned, and would include the
power or conhscstion of coal
Maximum prices viii be fixed. based
or the last fixed price during war time,
u was learned
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30

on streets and newsstards, 5e
per cory. Delivered by carrier in
Hammond and west Hammond, 500
per month.
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IContinued on page 81. )
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-30

@TzBHA11OHAx EHwa
FULL LEASED wxR1
SERVICE.
The Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1918-1919, 1919-04-24
CHAIN GUNNERs IN TREE
Huns Had to BE Tied Up When Amor.
leans Attacked Them In BEL :
leau Wood.

Washington. - Edward Hum, 4
wounded American soldier back from
France and convalescing at Walter
Reed hospital here. declared that he
had seen German machine gunners
chained to trees in the battle of Bel
leau wood, where American marines
80 distinguished themselves.
my company was one of the first
to advance Ut Belleau wood" he said.
1--WE had got up to the hill through
thick underbrush and German ma
chine gunners above us sent many Of
our fellows west We got near the
Germans and I saw some Of them in
trees firing their machine guns at us.
1T was about this time that was
wounded. My company was ordered
to fall back and wait until morning.
The next morning our fellows took
that section Of Belleau wood. TWEEN
ty-six machine guns were taken. and
the fellows told me that the men I
saw in the trees had to be unclaimed
before their bodies could be buried"
The Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1918-1919, 1919-04-24
NEGRO DIES At AGE OF TAT
Answers intellioently All QUESTION:
Put TO Him About Revolutionary
Times.

New York.-Claiming to be one hum
dred and forty-seven years old, Will
liam Masios, a negro preacher, died
here recently after being admitted to
Bellevue hospital.
He answered all questions put to
him by the incredulous doctors about
Revolutionary times, and his answers
were SO intelligent that the hospital
authorities put him on record as being
Of that cge-the Oldest patient ever
admitted to the hospital.
he told the doctors that Uncle Sam
Is about to bring the draft age up to
forty-fve, but that he could give
away hundred years and still be
over the draft age. Neighbors say he
was born In Richmond. Va, in III.
The Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1918-1919, 1919-04-24
e. MENACE IN AIRPLANE
Adcd Chicago Woman Hurt by OH
Can Failing From
80 thetsky.

ChfeAEo.-A dreadful glimpse into
the future is to be sighted In the fate
Of Mrs. Susan Tingley. ninety-three
years old. Of Rushville, Ind, who was
badly hurt when en- oil can fell from
tho sky as she was sitting in her yard.
The theory is that It fell from an air
plane. Now think Of the day when
the flivver Of the air becomes as COM
mon as a tinelizabeth. Fancy going
into the backyard only to be smitten
ON the brow by a couple Of po,v1ds Of
beefsteak and tricycle. which father
was bringing home when his machine
tilted little. Peace7 Some might
think war preferable.
The Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1918-1919, 1919-04-24
GIRLS TAKE CARE OF BABIES
Organize Association TO Give Moth.
ere Chance to Help In
War Work.

Cleveland. O.-Lydia Woldke, aged
fourteen, has organized another war
association here. It is called the '.Bor.
row-a-Baby Brigade" The organizer
explains that the brigade will help
women with babies who are willing to
do Red Cross woik II they can get
some one to take care Of the children
while they are SO engaged. Lydia Is
seeking members d nong girls between
the ages of FOURTEEN and seventeen.
ahd=4s securing q Lumber. Of members
fof4hef. new Organization.
The Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1918-1919, 1919-04-24
CHURCH NOTICE

The Rev. Geo. N. Edwards of
Billings Asst. Supt. Of Congrega-
tional Missions in Mont. will pre-
ach D. V. at the following points
on Sunday May 4th. slow time
Coalwood School at 1920 a. m.
Gaskill School at 100 D. m.
Carl Clarks School at $50 p. m.
Brideeview Broadus at 800 D. m.
Doyle Creek School Monday May
9Th at 800 p. m. slow time and at
Breadus Tuesday May 9th at 800
p. m. slow time. i.
The Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1918-1919, 1919-04-24

The meeting at Olive last Sum-
day resulted in forming of a CO.
mmitee to handle the special Co
unity Seat election for this fall. ..
Chas. Jesse Chairman A. S. Her
Secy, and Treas. Jim Thompson.
O. w. Cason, w. M. Nc Lees, A.
J. Iron and Chas. DAILY. A campa-
ign expense fund was started a4d
the neighborhood of $4,000 was
attained half being in cash and .
part in pledges. -
The Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1918-1919, 1919-04-24

The Pennsylvania railroad In June
found places for 1.148 more women en-
ployees on its lines east Of Pittsburgh.
This addition makes the number Of
the roads women employees In nom
Office positions 1854. This is remark
able progress toward feminixing the
great railroad but Termination nova.
days. in view Of woman's proved ca
pacity for mans work, does not carry
the old Specification Of the term.
The Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1918-1919, 1919-04-24
HUNS. ARE POOR FlGhTeRs
Pittsburgh Man Writes That Amer!.
cans. Are Superior In
=; Every Way.

Pittsburgh. Pa.-More evidence that
the German as fighter 10 inferior to
the American Is shown In letter from
Capt. ]. ]. Firestone to friends here |:
my theories Of the German army
have taken complete change" he
testifies, and positively. without
prejudice. have great admiration for
the superiority Of the American army.
Our boys have initiative and are a
great deal Drawer. The officers Of the
enemy no doubt have had longer train.
Ing than ours, but 1t ends there. The
common soldiers or enlisted men are
not to be compared With ours"