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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
WHAT'LL THEY
Do WITH It?

Just what 70 do with the small stocks
OF whiskey which they still have on
hand is beginning TO worry several West
Hammond saloonkeepers who mana god
to survive that rush Of June 80 vita
some Of the liquor.
The majority Of the saloons had
closed out every drop Of whiskey before
midnight of the last day before PROFIT
bition became effective and so have moth
ing TO worry about. The others simply
locked up their shops and went home.
They were paying rent on the buildings
so some of them decided to get their
stuff out and turn the places over to the
landlords.
There they ran up against the first
snag The governmecnet had made no
provisions for moving the whiskey and
under the law il had TO stay right there.
Then some of the boys tried TO sell the
stock remnants to their landlords. but
that also was contrary to the law
one fellow evidently knowing Of the
business as usual" plan Of Burnham
called the West Hammond police station
this week and asked if he could move
his stock to Burnham. Nothing doing "
was the reply and the chief further added
that he had nothing TO do with the
whiskey as it was now under the eye
CT federal authorities
One saloonkeeper on the last night.
seeing he would have small surplus
had a truck on hand just before midnight
and took his wares TO storehouse and
thus was able to turn the house over 10
the landlord the next morning. The other
boys have not Jared so well and it seems
must continue to pay rent on closed
saloons until some action is taken by
the government.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
HAMMOND PLUMBER
BURIED IN CAVE-|N

George g. Connor employed by the J.
J. Laughlin Plumbing and Heating CO.
Of East Chicago showed that he was a
hero as Well as plumber. While John
Baron of Hammond was working under
til sidewalk at Forsyth, near Chicago
ave. East Chicago. whore the new build
ing Victory is being erected he felt
tho ground give way under him and
fell twenty feet with structural work on
top of him burying him.
Connor who was working close by
heard the noise. means and groans of
Baron. Connor then grabbed pick and
shovel and dug Baron out. He was cut
up and bruised and unconscious and was
Immediately taken TO doctor. Baron
was buried under the wreckage for al
most an hour The accident was caus-
ed by the passing Of a heavy motor
truck near the spot causing the tempo
rary structure to loosen UP and cave in.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
Blirnp's Fall
Brings Death
to Twelve
Fearful Accident, First of
It's Kind in the World,
Takes Place in Chicago
Yesterday.
WHAT THE
BLIMP WAS

CHICAGO, July 22.-The dirigible
was known as the "Wingfood Express
NO. 471." II was to be the first pas
senger-carrytng dirtgible built for
commercial purposes il the United
States. Yesterday was Its test high.
It was constructed at a cost of
$4,000 and was supposedly freproof.
The length Of the balloon was 163
feet, with q 6fty-foot beam. The
gondola was equipped with four
double seats for eight passengers wish
two extra cockpits for the pilot and
mechanic4an. The envelop was cap
able of holding 1Co, 1000 cubic feet Of
hydrogen gas. It carried two engines
Of American make, each motor cap
able OF developing sixty horsepower
and TO get her propell1ng the ship,
with no wind, at a speed Of between
sixty and seventy miles per hour.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
FORSYTH
ACREAGE:
CONVERTED
Whiting Realty Operator Sc
cures Options on the Old
White House Property.
IInrERNArloNAL NEws sERvIcEI


WHITING, Ind, July 22.-The
historic Fo-sythe tract, formerly
site of the white House" which
before its destruction by fire was
the scene of many wild revelry
at the Give. Points, is soon to
pass into history.
The Forsythe homestead site. consist
ing of $50 acres of the most valuable
land in the township IS TO be converted
into 4 high-class residence subdivision
and viii be embelHshed by some Of the
most beautiful residences in the county
This tract. consisting Of about $50
acres sons OF which is water. is bound
I'd 6n the north by Phil Schmidts on
indianapolis boulevard. on the cast by
Calumet or Sheffield avenue. south by
what is to be 1e1st street, on the west
hv Wolf River and Wolf Lake
DAVIDSON Aztec IT FOR YEARS.
For the past two years H. S. David
son has been negotiating with oliver q.
Forsythe to secure the land for resi-
dence purposes. Mr. Forsythe Is now
most friendly to the movement and Mr.
Davidson is busy trying TO put this
deal through to prove TO Mr. Forsythe
,hat people are anxious to secure this
and for a residence section. Already he
mas secured applications TO the extent
of $4,000. 65 acres already having
ueen subscribed for.
sold IN ACRE AND HALF TRACTS.
It is being sold in acre and one-half
acre tracts In one day applications to
the extent of $4,000 We're taken. The
plan at present is only project. but if
it does materialize and Mr.. Forsythe
consents to part with the land IN
IContinued On page two.l
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
INTERNATIONAL. NEWS SERVICE


WASHINGTON. July 22-With four
dead and two score wounded in race
riots that continued, throughout the
night the possibility Of the national
capital being put under virtual martial
law loomed large today.
Rarely has Washington experfenced .
night Of greater terror. The flame that
had been smouldering for more than A
week burst forth with clashes between
whites and blacks in widely separated
sections Of the city. one Of the disturban-
ees. n which a marine was shot. prob
ably mortally occurring within a stones
Shrow Of the executive mansion
The heaviest casualties we're suffered
by the police detectives. Sergt. Harry
Wilson was dead today Detective Sergt
Bernard Thompson was not expected 10
i've. while four others received serious
wounds and two minor injuries The
other dead were one white and two negro
civilians.
Surging mobs Of negroes and whites
proved themselves stronger than the
law. the latter. represented by the mill
tary and metropolitan police force. sup
plemented by cavalry and marines. being
swept away.
The hospitals of the city were thronged
throughout the night of turmoil with
wounded whites and negroes
Until almost daylight groups Of bcllig-
erent negroes. heavily armed were tour
Ing the streets of the city in automo-
biles. evading or defying the heavy police
and military coneol particularly In the
outlying sections
The downtown section. where a riot
M ,rI o4
earlier in the night had by that time
practically been deserted
1t was plain today that the officials
IN charge of the police and the military
forces in the city were apprehensive
concerning what may happen tonight
Whether a practical condition of mar
tial law viii be declared was TO be de-
termined today. The temper of the op-
POSING elements indicated that unless
stern measures were adopted there would
be more and more serious barricades.
In barricaded houses throughout the
city. negroes crouched behind their guns
firing an occasional shot to ease the
panic of terror and hatred which stirred
them.
The police and military forces. worn
with the tumult of the night, gathered
to reform their lines battered by the
whirlwind activities of the struggle
Every hospital in the city sheltered
part of the nights toll Of dead or
wounded Ambulances gradually cleared
up the long list of detailed calls which
had piled up the night wore on and
the work Of destruction outstripped the
work of mercy.
At every police station in the city were
gathered molly crowds Of prisoners
white and black. brought in wholesale
lots such as Washington had never seen
before.
The casualty list. in dead and dying.
was largely white. The negroes. armed
and prepared for the struggle. suffered
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
WILL Do It
At LEAGUE
Of NATIONS
Japs Have Never Forgotten
California Issue and
Never Will.
JOHN PARkERsON

lSIAFF CORRESPONDENT /. N. sERvIcEJ
PARIS, July 22.-Japan intends
to raise the issue of racial equality
at the first meeting of the league
of nations, a member of the
japanese peace mission told the In
ternational News Service today.
I'VE have never changed our
views on that point" he said. IF
the United States makes certain
reservations affecting US, we will
not reply by making reservations
on the racial issue as some have
suggested. but we shall certainly
raise the question later
JAPAN IS UNEASY
The Japanese peace delegate said he
was uneasy over the effect in Japan of
the present disposition of Shantung in
the United States. The japanese. he
said. would resent Senator Sherman
speech as much as Americans would re-
sent it II japanese statesman had
trampled on their flag.
The Japanese mission Is attempting
to belittle the strength of the opposi-
ton in the United tSates TO the shan
tung award and to ascribe 1t entirely
TO politicians. This is becoming diff
cult, the Japanese diplomat admitted
and as the japanese people are inclined
to believe that the whole American peo-
pie are opposing the Shantung claus
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
BARKER DIDN'T
WANT TO SHOOT
ANYBODY ANYWAY

William f. Barker 712 sibiey St
husband of the woman who told Ham
mond police the thrilling tale Of hav-
ing been robbed by negroes after they
had threatened to Kill her baby and
who later admitted it was all bunk.
was arrested yesterday by Officer
Lutte Barker is charged with threat
ening bodily injury to some Of his
neighbors. One of the men appeared
at the police station and asked that
he be taken in charge as ne had been
Informed William had bought a big
pistol and was going to shoot him up.
Barker was very tame when he
reached the station and when search
ed no gun was found He had one
cent snd a meal ticket. but seems -
have friends as he was able 70 fix NJ
the necessary $500 bond for his re-
lea He viii be given a hearing to-
nao~-@" h-+---- r.=sr> ZJetrs
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
WHITING CASE
IS TRANSFERRED

Transcript OF the damage suit Of
Lillian Dimmock OF Whiting against
the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co..
filed frst in the Hammond superior
court. has oeen received by Deputy
Clerk Charles Surprise OF the United
States district court in Hamond Af-
ter the matter had been started in
the superior court May %. motion was
entered before Judge Reiter to have
the case transferred to the district
court which was granted. Mrs. DIM
mock suffered a broken leg last De-
cember when she fell while entering
the Whiting branch store 81 the COM
pany A the suit was between par
ties residing in different states the
change to the district court was made
necessary. Mrs. Dimmock asks for
$40, 600 damages.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
THOUSANDS OF
MINERS STRIKE
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE
LONDON. July 22.-Three hundred
thousand miners have Joined the
strike in the English and Welsh coal
fields. the Pail Mall Gazette estimated
today.
From $40 to 1000 sailors from the
British fleet are engaged in pumping
out mines flooded BY the strike. Most
Of these are in the north Of England.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
{. CHICAGO
MAN WIRES
SENATORS
Anderson Wickey, Manu-
facturer, Against the
League of Nations.

Advocates Of the League of Nations
are very fond of declaring that bankers
business men and manufacturers are out
and out for the League Of Nations.
Well here's manufacturer who is
not.
Andrew Wickey. e24 145th street. Easi
Chicago. president Of the Famous Manu-
featuring Co Of that city today sen'
telegrams 10 both Senator II 5. New
and Senator James L. Watson at Wash
ingtoS as follows;
IT am opposed 70 the League of
Nations. . The United states should
be an independent nation.
ANDREW WTCKEY."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
NO RUSH TO
CONNECT WITH
FOLKS ACROSS
f1ImEs BUREAU Ar srArE cApIrAl

INDIANAPOLIS. July % with
telegraph companies accepting bust
ness cables 10 Germany and German
Austria and the postorice department
about TO reopen the mails with GER
tain restrictions there is no rush of
German born citizens Of indianapolis
or persons with relatives or business
connections in Germany to get into
communication with their friends
Officials OF the Postal Telegraph
Company that no great number OF
messages had been filed. The West
ern Union Telegraph Company is ac-
eepting cable messages to Germany
and Austria when the messages con-
tain business matters and are written
in English Or French.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
(BULLErIN.)
fIN1ERNArIoNAL NEws sERvIcI

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE
CHICAGO, July 22.-The death LIST In
The tragic dir1gible balloon disaster was
increased to twelve today when Milton
G. Norton a staff photographer Of the
International Film Service, died from In
ju-ies he received in his fall from the
bnmp.
At least one other OF the twenty-six
who were injured may die, but the re-
mainder are reported today as being on
the road to recovery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22

: Col. Henry D. Lindsey of Dallas,
Texas, is the recently elected chair
man of the American Legion. or
ganization of world war veterans.
He was chosen at their convention in
St. Louis after the delegates failed
to force the Craftsmanship on Col.
Theodore Roosevelt. Colonel Linds-
ley is director of the war risk in
surance bureau.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
100000 COMPANY
FOR EAST CHICAGO
HINES BUREAU AT srATE CAP

TIMES BUREAU AT STATE CAPITAL
INDIANAPOLIS. July p The
Smith Hamilton Company. of East
Chicago. has been incorporated with a
capital stock Of a hundred thousand
dollars It viii handle bonds. Clar-
ence c. Smith. Richard T. Hamilton
and Harvey Z. Jackson and VIII E.
Roe are its incorporators
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
STILL HARPING
ON COAL SHORTAGE
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvi~E

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. July 22-Fail-
ure TO lay up coal for the winter.
shortage OF cars. low percentage Of
workdays in the mines and possibil-
ity Of mining accidents are given by
Indiana mine operators as their reas-
ons for alarm over a prospective coal
khAst&g~
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
AND THIS
IS NAT|ON'S
CAPITAL
Four Dead and Two Score
Wounded Today in Race
Riots Between White and
Blacks.
CBULLETrN.)

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERyIcEl
WASHINGTON, July 22-Prest6 en+
Wilson was asked TO declare mar+ta1 -
In the District of Columbia 70 end +hs
race riots here, by resolution Introduces
in the house this afternoon by Rem.
Emerson of Ohio.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
FIGHTS WITH
UNCLE; DIES

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sgRvIcEI
FIT WAYNE. Ind. July 22.-John
Grim. So, is dead in Tocson. Wells Co.
from excitement caused by a fight
with nnrle
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
COUNCIL CONSIDERS
WAGE INCREASE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July EN-
crease Of pay for Indianapolis patrol
men from minimum Of $3.50 a day
TO s425 a dav. was under consideration
~ the city council today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22

General Pershing laid aside his Of
fetal duties long enough recently to
act as sponsor at the christening Of
the infant son Of Captain and Mrs.
Sandys Dawes. at Hernhill parish
eh.s.eh, ners- Eayershs--> En0t2a1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22
rINrERNArloNAL NEWS sERvIcEI

CHICAGO, July 22.-Federal,
state, county and municipal -au-
thorities began today their probe
of Chicago's weirdest tragedy
when a giant dirigible balloon-the
first army style blimp to visit the
city-hurtled through the skylight
of the Illinois Trust and Savings
bank, killing eleven persons, injur-
ing % and turning the counting
room of the bank into charnel
house of horror.
MUsr REGULATE AIR CRAFT.
one almost certain result Of the dis
aster is that the city council will draft
and pass ordinances regulating future
traffic over the city by air craft Of all
descriptions.
The accident is the first Of its kind
that ever has occurred over a great
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-07-22

On streets and newsstands. SO
per copy. Delivered by carrier IN
Hammond and West Hammond, 500
per month.
Evening journal., 1919-07-02
1000 JOIN in PARK
COMMUNITY SING

The frst Community Chorus outdoor
sing Of this year, held last night in Tho
new location IN Brandywine Park, at
tracted nearly thousand persons. Tho
warm weather made The outdoor event
a welcome happening.
There was unanimous approval OF
the new location, both as 20 beauty and
comfort. The chorus stand has been
painted green, and equipped with dag
poles. Those IN front OF the stand
found the soft grass preferable TO the
hard paving OF the Court House square.
The Harlan Band doubled the enjoy
ment OF those attending. giving
snort preliminary concert and two IN
remission numbers In addition 10 ac-
companying the songs The crowd
showed appreciation OF the bands SER
Vices by hearty applause.
4 The sing was conducted by William
p While the band leader. Director Cox
Following his baton In directing the ac-
compartment.
Mr.. White inspired the singers into
an enthusiasm OF sound heard far up
the Boulevard. Familiar war songs
and popular melodies made up the pro-
gram.
Mr.. White and the band were given
three cheers at the end Of the concert
Ior their successful efforts. The chorus
lcsis encouraged to continue the sings
Evening journal., 1919-07-02
U. s. TO SEE THAT
PEACE Is ENFORCED

PARIS. July ? United Press our
flag is here; our work Is here; our
honor IS here. The world must under
stand that we Will stand by the Allies
in seeing the peace treaty carried out
This declaration was made today by
General Pershing, in connection with
the announcement OF plans FOR return
ing 10 America The regular army di-
visions now serving i'm Germany.
The army OF occupation today be
comes the American force in Germany.
70 viii be decreased gradually until
five or six thousand men remain. Cen
eral Liggett who Is returning to the
United states will be succeeded by Gen
eral Allen. The Second Division, ac-
cording TO present plans, will be re-
leased in a few weeks. The Third Di-
vision will be released later and fin
ally The First Division will be sent
home.
Plans for the release OF all three
divisions are contingent on the rapidly
with which the Germans carry out the
military terms Of the peace treaty.
Evening journal., 1919-07-02
BARNHART WILL
CONTINUE sings
Hopes to Confer With Mem
bers Of Local Committee
Next Week
URGES ALL TO
WORK FOR FUNDS

A letter from Harry Barnhsrt that
conveys the Impression he VIII return
to lead The Wilmington sings, was re-
cclved yesterday by the community
chorus. John p. Nlelds, present oX-
ecutive head OF the chorus, viii com
mun.cato further with Mr.. Barnhart
and Il is possible Mr.. Barnharl may
come 90 Wilmington next week 10
confer with the chorus 90 regard TO
the future
In his letter. Mr. Barnhart urges the
chorus 90 make lhe quest FOR money
subordinate 90 the social and spiritual
Side of The sings. lie says:
ITO the Wilmington Community
Chorus:
Returning 20 my ofilce today after
a very splendid vacation OF a fortnight,
find awaiting me your Joint iele-
gram OF June 25ih
81 have not been In communication
with this Ofilce nor my home during
the entire time OF my vacation, nelth-
er have I been In communication with
Mr.. Watson. There Is no c0mmunl-
cation whatsoever In this office from
the executive committee OF the VII
mington Community Chorus. Just
before I went away. ! received a com
munlcation from MIR Burns, stating
that the Chorus had their meeting ON
the evening OF June 80 10 simply ask
ed n ] would be willing 10 come for
$1,000 90 the Wilmington Community
Chorus. and ] replied In a lengthy let
ter "a copy OF which J am willing YOU
should have. lf you want a.. stating
that would come FOR this amount be
cause I always leave the amount that
receive 20 the discretion OF the peo-
pie ! serve. ] also pointed out some
other interests that would lead the re-
organization NJ the Chorus along Qle
wrong lines unless they were careful
Above an things. they must not make
the financial state OF The Chorus the
question. lt Is the human, sociah
spiritual state that viii bring forth
The money and The opportunities.
81 appreciate very much your tele-
gram. and give 90 The senders my very
kind regards. and just as soon as Mr.
Watson gets back. and / get my work
lined up for the summer which VIII be
inside Of a week, will very gladly give
my time and come down 10 Wilmington
and meet YOU all. n you so wish, but
before going ahead. there should be
complete harmony and understanding
between the chorus itself and the eN-
ocutiye committee. otherwise. ! could
not think of coming. ] shall be very
pleased 10 hear from you, and know
what the desires OF the committee an'
chorus are. However, as ] understand
| A. Mr.. John Nields has been appointed
as the executive head for the time beinH
and has been accepted by The chorus
and think you should under ihese en-
cumstances, keep ia ciose touch VIII
the one YOU have appointed to be you
executive representative.
"The spirit OF your people OF IN
Community Chorus Of Wilmington
simply wonderful. and as long as
remains true and line. cerlalnly
should be the last one 90 desert 10, lol
NAV md 20 a little disturbing and dis
conraglng at nrst. IN getting this chorus
started. but the reward comes In time
with sincere good wishes to you
ell, ] am
Ever faithfully yours.
Signed HARRY H. BAtNHART.'
Evening journal., 1919-07-02
BREAK LOCK, CHAIN,
then STEAL AUTO.
Thieves Take Col. Stover's S
Car from Garage
in Night
POLICE ON HUNT FOR
DETERMINED THIEVES

Padlocks on doors and heavy chains
about the wheels OF an automobile did
not prevent thieves from stealing the
car Of Colonel Weller L. stover, presl-
dent Of the Board OF Assessment, some
time last night The machine was
taken from Col. stover's garage, In
Hancock street. between ii O'Clock last
night and 8 o'clock this morning. Col
onel Stoyer reported his loss to the
police.
To secure the car, II was necessary
for the thieves TO break the paddock on
the door Of the garage and then they
found the wheel Of the car secured by
a heavy chain wrapped around the
springs. This was also locked, but the
robbers started the engine and drove
the car forward. breaking this chain as
II II were a piece OF string The broken
chain with the links Strengthened out
was found lying on She floor OF the
garage today The machine is a seven
passenger Cadillac car.
Evening journal., 1919-07-02
KANSAS SAYING WHEAT CROP.

KANSAS CITY Mo. July ,. United
Press, The record Kansas wheat crop
may be saved within the next ten days
according 10 indications today. Three
fourihs Of the crop In Eastern Kansas
is reported 10 have been harvested re-
leasing a large number OF workers for
fields farther west. 4 minimum wage
boost to 60 cents an hour and board'
together with clear weather ahead'
were regarded as big assets to farmers
now struggling TO save every one OF
Kansas 225.OO0OOO bushels OF wheat.
Evening journal., 1919-07-02
DON'T STRIKE HIM,
SAVE THAT WHISKYp'

As an outgrowlh Of a party, atwhich
10 was said everybody was intoxicated,
John Sczcpk0wsh was before Deputy
Judge Finger In Municipal Court This
morning. ON a charge OF assault and
battery on the host Leon Nitskl, hut
was dismissed. Sczcpk0wskl said that
he struck the complainant In self de-
fensc. when the latter picked up vase
90 hit him with.
The trouble started, it appeared
when Sczcpkowsk ordered the COM
plalnant from the house because OF his
intoxicated condition. Nltsh alleged
that the defendant, without cause. hit
him with a bottle.
Some amusement was caused In court
when one OF the Witnesses said that
when the defendant picked up a bottle
Of whiskey 90 hit Nltsh with. some one
yelled: Don't strike him; save that
whiskey."