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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-16
MORE ARMENIANS
ARE MASSACRED
rlNrERNArIoNAL NEws sERvIcgl

LONDON. July 16.-Six hundred Ar
menians have been massacred in the
trans Caucasian province Of Karabagh
by Tartar troops, said a news agency
dispatch from Erevan today. The
massacre was carried out on orders OF
the governor OF the province who IS
reported to have been arrested BY al
Ned troops as a result Of the atrocity
Fifty girls and young women were re-
ported forcibly carried off BY the
Tartar soldiers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-16
It Makes Them Angry.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

BERLIN. July 16. The pan-Ger-
man newspaper. Deutsche-zeitung is
raving over the report that 130 sol
diers Of the American army Of occu-
patton. have applied for permission to
marry German girls. The newspaper
denounces German girls who would
reach out their hands to the murder
ers Of their brothers
Not an ignominous psace, but race
shame threatens German destruction.
argues the Deutsche-Zcitung
The paper adda:
THE damage. less than tho actual
marriage itself. lies il the fact that a
girl is capable Of such an idea. rhat
each woman may conclude he~ love IS
a fact. but we refuse to admit such
couples into our society. We shall
fight with all our means the infusion
Of blood OF negroes. Frenchncn. In
dams. Chinese. Yankees and other
bearers Of culture"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-16
REVEALED IN RAID DIARY.
THEY MUST
WEAR EN-

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERWcEl
NEW YORK, June 16.-Fol-
lowing an encounter with one
stockingless miss who had been
reading all about the latest
Paris fashions. New York roof
garden today displayed the fol-
lowing sign:
"Bare-legged ladies. with or
without escort. are not permitted
on this roof"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-16
LARoRERs ou1r woRK.

Laborers employed by the Chicago
Telephone CO. in laying the cable
conduit along Holman street went on
strike yesterday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock They asked for a raise in
wages Of ten cents per hour but were
refused The work was delayed for a
while this morning but BY noon near
~ fun gang had been hired again.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-16
FOURTH DROWNING
At CEDAR LAKE
Musicians S Little Boy Falls
Off Lassen Pavilion
and Is Drowned.
SEASONS
npOWNTNGS
ESPECIAL 10 THE rIwEsl

CROWN POINT. Ind, July 16.-The
fourth drowning Of the season At Cedar
Lake took place last night at Cedar
Lake when seven year old Fred Beisse,
jr.. Of Chicago while playing on the
Lassen pavilion fell off and was drown
ed. His body was not recovered for
thirty-fve minutes.
The Beisses have been spending the
summer at the lake. The boys father
plays the piano for the dancing at the
pavilion and is we'll known in musical
circles The body of the child was TAX
en- TO Chicago this morning for burial
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-16
CONGRESS
STARTS NEW
MOVEMENTS
Senator Capper BIameS Retail
Dealers for High
Prices Exiting.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvicEl
WASHINGTON, July 16.-Li

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Liv-
ing costs presented a question sec
ond only to the peace treaty in the
interest Of the senate today.
Two movements were under way
10 secure information upon which
legislative action may be taken to
reduce the cost Of living
AFTER THE PACKERS.
Senator Gronna plans an exhaustive
hearing on two bills. designed for con-
troll Of the packing industry which he
believes viii show interesting facts con-
cerning high food costs, and Senator
sherman of Illinois was today complet-
ing plans for an investigation OF living
costs in the district Of Columbia. While
his investigation IS intended only 20
take up food costs in the district of
Columbia there were indications that its
scope would be considerably widened.
CAPPER WANTS TO KNOW.
Senator Capper, of Kansas. a member
of special subcommittee appointed by
Senator Sherman. has indicated that he
VIII strive to show in the investigation
some of the causes which are keeping
food costs above normal. Senator Cap
per. a champion of the farmer. has it as
his intention to absolve the farmer from
the blame Of high costs. He stated to-
day that in his opinion the retail deal
ers are TO blame to large extent. ard
pointed out that while cattle is selling
for lower prices than several months
go. the retail prices on meats are not
declining.
BLAnEs RETAIL DEALERS.
Senator Capper proposes to summon
witnesses who can give information as
10 the high cost Of wearing apparel and
IS firm in his belief that testimony
which Is brought out viii show that re-
tail dealers are responsible for high
prices.
Meanwhile a storm was brewing tn
the senate on the regulation of the
packers under government control. de-
clared that there is a widespread move
ment on foot to create sentiment for
the packers.
AN ANTI PACKER MOVEMENT.
At the same time there is also an
anti-packer movement. evident from the
large number Of kilograms being receiv-
ed from householders demanding some
action against the packers and high
prices.
such great pressure was being
brought TO bear for the lowering Of liv-
ing costs that il was predicted today by
party leaders that some action would
be taken. which would at least be an
attempt at relief. as soon as the peace
treaty has been disposed Of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-16
LAKE COUNTY GRAFT IS
FORD IS
GRILLED IN
LIBEL SUIT
By HARRY REUTLINGER

LSIAfF CORRESPONDENT l. N. SERVICE
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich, July 10
The charges against Secretary Of War
Baker and the president are absurd"
This was Henry Ford's answer here
today to the charges Of Senator L. Y
sherman, of Illinois. that Secretary
Baker and the president violated the
draft law in exempting Edsel Ford from
military service.
''Edsel was offered ten or a dozen diff
ferent uniforms with commissions" Ford
said His knowledge Of the various
war material being made in his fathers
plant made him Invaluable The tank
corps wanted to commission him a few
weeks after We got into hostiiites and
the aircraft section followed shortly
afterward, but Edsel did not want 70
strut about in a uniform or sit in a
swivel chair
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-16

VALPARAISO. July 1s. - Another
drowning took place in Porter county
YESTERDAY afternoon. when Franklin r.
Koonsom. aged fourteen years. lost his
life near the y. Y. c. bridge across the
Calumet river at Crisman. Coroner
Seipel was called to hold tho inquest.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-16

At meeting o. the retail clothiers
OF Gary yesterday steps were taken
for the organization Of d Retail Closa-
iers' Association when r J Davies
was named as president and L. /.
Holtz secretary. n connection a din
rer was served at the Gary hotel.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-16
how sadly Is Question:

He wanted to be a doughboy. 1 have
many ideals and wishes I want to be
carried out, and that. coupled with the
fact that he was really doing mans
work that could not be duplicated. kept
him out Of the army legitimately"
Ford's statement concerning his sons
non-participation in military service
was made just before he resumed the
stand today in the trial Of his libel suit
against the Chicago Tribune.
Ford's first statement from the stand
today was an admission that he IS an
ignorant idealist" The term was ap-
piled to Ford in the Tribune editorial on
which the libel suit is based.
Ford Admits Allegation
you wanted me TO say that didn't
you, asked Ford. after Atty. Stevenson
had asked him concerning the ignorant
Idealist" appellation.
so I did" Atty. Stevenson replied
You admit that as a fact don't you?'
Ford merely nodded his head
In answer TO another question Ford
referred to Benedict Arnold as a writer
and said he had never heard Of Major
Andre. of revolutionary war fame.
DO you know. Mr.. Ford, when the
L. S. was born?" Stevenson asked.
Il could md out in five minutes was
the reply.
But" Stevenson said. you appealed
to history when you gave your argu-
ments on preparedness. Now. in answer
TO all this aren't you willing TO admit
YOU are an ignorant idealist?"
since everybody seems to be annoyed
BY this lengthy examination l might as
we'll" Ford answered.
heated discussion broke out today
when In answer 70 a question Ford said;
II never wanted 70 go to the senate. :
And" said Stevenson. the people
didn't want you to 60 either"
Atty Lucking, for Ford, l~oke in with
the charge that stevenson's remark was
a dirty slur."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-16

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GTTERWArIoNAL NEWS
FULL LEASED WIRE
SERVICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
4. H. S. TRIM EASTERN COLLEGE

The Eastern College quint fell q
victim to the fast playing OF the
high school lads last night. in one OF
the most interesting basket bal! games
that has been seen here this year.
Coach Hayden deserves much credit
for his splendid work in athletics. Be-
sides developing a team for this sea-
son. Hayden is making material Tor
next year. An instance of his good
work was shown last night when he
substituted Stanley Dreifus for Alex
ander who had to be carried from the
floor. Like his big brother Dreifus
showed the spectators how to shoot a
goal.
The next game vii lbe played Sat
urday night at 7.3O when the !oca!
lads will meet Central High School OF
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
BRITAIS'S PEACE ARMY

London, Jan. 29.-Three mc;: out
Of every four now in the British
army will be demobiiized. which
means that an army Of about 1.0G1,
600 will be maintained. More pay IS
also promised those retained in the
service.
These were among the moves de-
cided or y! meeting yesterday Of
the cabinet, when demobiiiZarion
vas discussed 1t is said that the
cabinet was convinced it would be
several months before voluntary en-
listments would be had to keep Ip
the strength of the army Of occups-
tion and safeguard Britain's interests
IN various parts Of the world.
With these facts before them, the
cabinet plans to release from the
army those soldiers who have seen
the most service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
SECRET BRIDE IS DEAD
Dependency Over Husband Killed in
France Believed Responsible for
Act-Autopsy Disclosed Chloroform
Self Administered.

Englewood, n. j., Jan. 29.-De-
spondency over the death of her nus
band whom she secretly married a
wear ago. is today accepted as the
cause for the suicide of Miss AZeesile
Packwood, whose body was found on
the Palisades Sunday.
An autopsy has disclosed that the
young widow died from the effects OF
chloroform. self administered. She had
been frequently seen walking along
the Palisades. The body was found on
a ledge. several weeks after the wo-
man had swathed her head in ban
daees soaked in chloroform.
The inquiry has developed that
about one year ago Miss Packwood,
who was the daughter OF wealthy
Florida real estate operator, went to
New York to study music. There she
met and married a Major Fenton of
the United States army. She kept the
marriage secret, joined the Red
Cross and followed her husband to
France. where she worked at one of
the Red Cross hospitals. Later Major
Fenton was reported killed.
Returning to America, after the
signing of the arnlistice. the girl sent
most Of her belongings 10 her former
home in Tampa, Fla, and ceased writ
iny to her father. He became alarmed
and communicated with the Red Cross
who gave him the first notice of his
daughters marriage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
HEADQUARTERS TAKEN

Mexico City, Jan. 29.-The war
department has anno9nted that
troops commanded BY Gen. CanGiio
Aeuilar, formerly minister Of foreign
relations, operating in the STATE Of
Vera Cruz. have captured the head
quarters Of Feliz DiaZ ard his chief
adherent. Pedro GabayX. which were
located on the Garrisal mountains.
In addition to stores, of dynamite the
archives of the rebels were captured.
These are said 10 contain documents
Involving in the Diaz movement we'll
known Mexical citizens ard foreign
crs. Recently number Of Spani1rds
were dcpoltcd from Vera Cruz on
charge Of assisting the DiaZ adher-
EMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
PREFER WAR TO SHIP LOSS.
Gut People of Berlin Are Willing to
! Surrender Merchant Fleet
F, For Food

: Amsterdam, Jan. 29.--War, rather
ihan give up the German merchant
i1cet to the allies, is the cry of scv-
hral German newspapers just receiv-
ed here.
/ The papers. al! of them under inc
Influence of Hamburg, Bremen ana
Cuxhaven shipping magnates. re-
flare tnat rather than surrender the
hips. as provided in the terms OF
he renewed armistice, they prefer to
upset the present German govern
nent and ',reak up the National IS
;emhly. AS last resort, they ere
eadv elen to resume the war.
But the people of Berlin and other
enters in Germany are of a dl1tcr-
mt view. They want food qulcEiE
nd don't care whether It Is earned
n German SHIPS or others. Reports
.eceived here indicate that the 1000
situation in Germany is serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
TWO WOMEN JAILED
Mrs John Abbot Charged With Muir
der. Miss Powers Witness.

Atlanta. Ga, Jan. 29--Two womer
occupy cells at police station today
one self-made widow, charged WITH
killing her husband. John Abbot
while the second, Miss. Mary Powers
he alleged third party to love trl-
,ngle. is held pending an investIga-
ion.
a shot him when ne confessed to
IN affair with that woman" Mrs. Alb
)ot told the police.
"At first, | thought him a single
man," Miss Powers stated when taken
custody. "Later he admitted he
,ad married. but was separated from
lis wife"
The shooting of Abbot a fire de-
,artment driver, occurred at his home
hortly before midnight, following a
cries Of mysterious telephone calls,
hrs. Abbot told the police.
Following the telephone calls, Mrs.
ibbot accused her husband Of an af-
air with another woman. Finally, she
aid. he broke down and confes sed.
n the presence of her father and two
mall children she shot him with a
pistol. she told the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
BOARD Or ALDERMEN

Seven members of the Board OF
Aldermen attended the meeting last
NIGHT. No new business was pre-
serted, and the board concurred by
unanimous votes in the action Of the
Common Council in all papers sent
in save upon the petition Of the Alex
andria Auto Supply Company for
permission to place gasoline tank
on .be east side ofWash!ngtCn street.
near King. All the members. how
ever, spoke in favor Of granting the
rct,tion. bit inasmuch as the Mayor
some time ago voted the action OF
Council in granting the company this
permission, it was deemed advisable
to lay the petition upon the table un-
IT, the next meeing in order that
furher Information may be obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
MGB TRIES TO LYNCH

Macon, Ga, Jan. 29.-General
Hamilton, a negro preacher, of Mont
iccllo. Ga. was rescued from would
be lvnchers and rushed TO the county
ia;l here for safekeepin@.
The negro IS alleged TO have shot
Charles \. Tingle. farmer, IN the
head and neck with shotgun. Sher-
if Eel. Of Jasper county, %ho
brought the negro here. said thai a
crowd was forming, and that hunt
fer the negro was on. He said mat
four different automobiles broke dom
while he was bringing the prisoner
here. Reports from Monticello md
cate that Tingle will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
GRAND THEATRE

At the Grand tomorrow there will
~ q continuous show from to II
J. m, wren that greatest of all come
Iians, Charlie Chaplin will be seen
his wonderful side splitting COM
'dy, Dough and Dynamite" In adj
'ition to this Chester Conklin and
.iack Swain will amuse the audience
With the fun producing scene "The
'amaie Army" It being comedy
light the management will also have
Fatty" Arbuckle among the artists
3 keystone fun maker. A great
ill for those who love to laugh. If
.ou wart to drive away the blues
isit this theatre and enjoy the great
st Of all coined" nights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
LAY IN STOCKS OF LIQUOR
Public Shouters Against Curse of
Drink Make Certain OF Their
Own Supply.

There is extraordinary hustle
, among the imbibers Of strong dr!El
II Washington. The Reed bone dry
amendment will De extended to ths
District of Columbia by the pending
Revenue bill. 1t is estimated that il
will be less than month before the
President signs the Revenue meas
IRE, and the beginning of the long
dry spell.
Against the coming drouth thcus-
ands of orders are being rushed to
kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania.
New York and other "wet" spots. For
the first time in the history of the
national capital all of the notaries
public are busy. Every order that
goes out of Washington must be ac-
companied with an oath that the liq-
uor purchased is for ''personal use"
Under a recent decision of the Su-
preme Court it is unlawful for a per-
son to carry Intoxicating liquors from
wet State into dry territory, except
for sa:ramenral, scientific. medicinal
and commercial purposes, even If
borne on the person.
Many Congressman. who shout for
prohibition in public. but take freq
uent drinks in private. are laying in
stocks. Washington went dry II
months ago. but the law does not
prohibit the bringing in of liquors
for personal use. There has been oc-
rasional shortages of strong drinks.
but the thirsty have succeeded in
getting a quenchcr now and tnen.
But the application of the Reed
Will stop the traffic be-
tween people Of the District of Co.
.umbia and wet centres. There
will be a great falling off in the
travel between Washington and Bal
,imore.-(Philadelphia Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
BOATS TO BEACH IN SERVICE

Colonial Beach. Va. again has boat
service. after having been cut off
from Washington for over year by
the withdrawal for government work
OF the beats Of the Colonial Beach
Company. The United States railroad
administration has ordered the steam
ers of the Baltimore line, belonging
to the Maryland, Delaware and Viz
ginia Railway Company, 10 make reg
uiar stops at Colonial Beach.
The town was almost entirely cut
off last winter by the destruction Of
freight and passenger wharves by the
ice. 4 new wharf has been built. The
Colonial Beach Society Of this city,
which includes residents having cot
tacas at the resort, and its attorney
William E. Lamb, were active in pre-
scnting the case to the railroad ad-
ministration.
The steamer Northumberland, now
running, touches at the beach twice
a week. Monday on the down trip and
Friday on the up trip. The summer
schedule to be resumed early in April,
provides for boats leaving here Mon
day. Wednesday and Saturday at 4.3o
p. H., returning Tuesday, Thursday
ard Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
LAY PREACHER ON TRIAL
Henry D. Hall, Of Maine, Alleged
Have Thrown Helpmate
Into River.

Saco, Me-, Jan. 29.--The State'
case against Henry H. Hall, la;
preacher, charged with having beate:
and choked his wife before throwing
her from a railroad bridge into
shallow brook, resulting in her dealt
next day, was outlined to the jar:
by the prosecution yesterday. Th
selection of a jury occupied only tws
hours. Two of the States witnesse;
were heard.
Much stress was laid by the prose
cutor on what he termed Halls IN!
discretions with several women while
pastor of church at Wells Depot. lifl
said witnesses would testify that thf
preacher had been warned by memt
bers of his parish to be more caretu'
in his conduct.
1t would be shown further, it waa
stated, that Hall had remarked To
several persons that he did not intend
to 90 through life with sick wife
on his hands.
Ernest J. Matthews. a railroad sec,
ton foreman, testified to having seen;
Hall near the bridge on June II. He;
said Hall told him his wife had lost;
her- balance and had fallen to thfI
rocks in the middle of the brook, and;
that Hall did not show any signs OF
grief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
WALLACE REDS NEW PICTURE

Wallace Reid's new Paramount nc
ture, "The Dub" is the story OF
man who made good. One man sees
him finch in trivial test OF ms
nerves and decides that he IS a COW
ard. The narrative shows in swiftly
moving dramatic incidents no" ne
proved he was no weakling. ne
Dub" will be displayed at the hleh-
mond Theatre tonight.
John Craig is the hero. 1t IS
splendid Reid part and brings out the
best aspects of courage and manhoo
Caught in light place, Craig re-
fuses to be d. wned. Beaten, he re-
fuses to acknc Wedge it, and he come:
back for NOR. punishment, solving
mystery and winning beautiful CIR
in the bargs n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
January 18, 1919.
EXECUTRIX NOTICE

Having qualified as executrix OF the
estate of the late Margaret NJ. flar-
per. deceased, all persons indebted to
the estate, are requested to make
prompt settlement and all persons to
whom the estate may be indebted are are
requested to present their CLAIMS
properly authenticated for settlement
3 81 FANNIE L. HILL,
Fxecutrix of Margaret II. Harper, de-
". 1916
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
MARSHAL FOCH WEPT
Armistice Spoiled Chance to Sprins
Trap on 55O.OOO Huns.

Aurora, H., Jan. 29.--"1t was
toid, and generally known in army
circles. that Fcch cried When the
1rn,is,ice was signed. He had $4,000
Germans in, a great trap which was
about to be sprung
Th:s Colonel Townsend Dodd, who
went to France on General Pershing's
staff, tolG here while on visit to his
mother.
The Colonel. who was chief OF
staff of the air forces of the Third
American Army, was recently or
.,ered home from France to make 9
comprehensive report on American
aerial activities and supplies at tht
front.
"The Germans were pocketed,
Colorel Dodd said, land they knew
II"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
100000 WILL SAIL MONTHLY
Pershing Plans 70 Speed up Demobi
liZaticn by April

Paris. Jan. 29.-Gen. Pershing
r~rorts that by April he will be dis
patching American troops homeward
f.o,:, France at the rate of 100000
.aonth,y. This appears to be consid-
cred as rapidly as Gen. Pershing's
forces can be safely demobilized with
ouc add ng to the difficulties of ur-
crap, oyment.
The rehabilitation committee OF
the peace conference now has baen
G:y.lsd with two subcommittee
working on different branches Of the
nrol!c.I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
FIGHTERS SHOT KILLS BOY
Lad Standing Outside Barroom
Killed by Bullet.

Scranton, Pa, Jan. ga shot
meant for one of the principals in a
fight which arose in a saloon in JcS-
sup Monday went through q window
and pierced the lead Of Joseph Bra
Zili. aged -, who was standing on the
hotel porch. The boy died half hour
later. County detectives have caused
the arrest Of Orazio Ronchi, Naildo
and Joe Rosetti, principals in the al
legged fight. They contend Ronchi shot
at one of the brothers after they had
attackeI him with knives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-01-29
ROUMANIANS IN REVOLT

Vienna, Jan. ga revolution is
.aging throughout Roumania, accord
.ng to dispatches received from Buda-
pest today.
Fighting started Saturday, when
home coming soldiers ciashed with
.roops of the regular army stationed
permanent garrisons. Bloody en-
'ounters occurred in several cities
continuing in Bucharest Throughout
;unday. Several Democrats are re-
ported to have Joined the revolution
sts.