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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
CIRCUS WRECK
CASE SHIFTED
TO i. S. COURT

The $4,000 damage suit brought
against the Michigan central railroad
and the United states Ranroad Adj
ministration ~ Fred Barnett as as
ministrator or the estate 81 Virgil
Barnett has been withdrawn from the
Hammond Superior court and filed III
the I. :. District Court At Hammond.
According u the complaint Virgil
Barnett who enterd the services of
the carl Hagenbeck ~ ansce cirrus in
Nay. 1918 as an athlete and perfor-
mer. was survived at his death BY Mrs.
Ella b. Femyer his mother and a sis
ter Minnie Thompson both wholly
dependent upon him for support.
The ccident which resulted in the
death az Barnett and many other cir
Gus employees occurred Jone %. 1915,
al Ivanhoe point on the Michigan
Central midway between Hammond and
Michigan City The circhs train was
proceeding to Hammond when II was
stopped al the scene Of the accident.
ID Was nearly midnight and 70 take
precaution against being struck by
trains going either way. lights of var
ious kinds were placed a both ends
of the doomed train. 1T is charged that
4 fast train bound west, disregarded
tile warning lights and crashed into
the circus train, killing the occupants
as they slept
The case viii probably be heard be-
fore Judge Anderson at the April ses-
sfons
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
MRS. GREEN DIES
IN v. HAMMOND

MRS Sarah y. Green. wife of the
late Hiram A Green and for the past
forty-hve years a resident of Ham
mond. died a. the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Riley Dean. at 5s1 Forsythe
avenue. West Hammond a a late hour
this morning She had been sick Of
the flu for about two weeks and two.
DAYS ago pneumonia developed which
caused her death. She was seventy
years old.
Mrs. Green leaves to mourn her
three sons George of East Chicago, Al
win 3. and Hiram A. of Hammond and
four daughters Mrs. Riley Dean and
Mrs. William Warner of Hammond,
and Edward Fuerst and Mrs. Alva
Wedge Of East Chicago. She also
leaves a brother in Nebraska and
sister in Canada
The funeral viii be from the home
of Mrs Riley Dean next Monday after
noon at two o'clock and viii be in
charge of the Rebekah Lodge. of which
Mrs Green was member. Inter
ment will be at Oak Hill cemetery
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
FOR
MEMORIAL DAY

Plans for the memorial day exercis-
es to be held Washingtons birthday
ia honor Or the men who died in ser
vice during the war are now nearly
completed.
The Hammond exercises viii be held
under the auspices Of the American Le-
gion. The nearest Of kin Of the dead
warriors win assemble al "a Masonic
Hall where the distribution Of the
French war memorial certificates viii
take place.
An orchestra win be obtained and
speakers Of note Will euiosize the
heroes and fttinely recall the ideals
Of those Who made the supreme sac
rifice.
The Legion committee ia charge Of
the affair IS composed of F. Emery
Gustafson. John rhroman. and John
Laws
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
SPECIAL PRIZES
FOR YOUNGSTERS

Special prizes for children nine years
and younger attending Central school
have been secured by Sergeant Cramer
of the Hammond army recruiting Of
fee. They will be given 10 the child
ren who turn in to the principal Of
the school the three best essays on the
subject: What Are the Advantages
of an Enlistment in the Army"
The prizes are: pair Of house slip
pers donated by Hellermans shoe
store. two pound box Of candy do
mated by Jennings Ice Cream Co, ana
a fountain pen donated ~ Homer i
Postlewaite All merchants viii b
given an opportunity IL assist in the
contests
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
{. n. BUNNELL
MAKES NEW
INVESTMENT
Also Arranges to Purchase
Reintz Block and Will Build
on South Holman st.

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.-.ar,rer;I. saleSrooms ana SER
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f@i eraes IT.. A4 v..+arda,- he
Aatlns Iol the ,,.,
aade the purchase from
and Giles warner m ho"
seet en FORSYTH avenue
SAck 70 a depth 81 l9V
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sice station ana these 90 s
Sared TO lnclude 'he s41s ~
rroperty me corner Ss.. 80
hal'dlns VIII ee
stories hlgn. ta ieee .,.t,s
back the full deptn II ~ .,,
the remaining IL leet
ks either one OF two SloEirS hA6h-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
NEWTON c. PARkE

lsTAFF CORRESPONDENT N sERyIcEJ
PARIS. Feb. When The British.
French and Italian premiers meet in
London to take up the Russian situation.
it IS expected that they will demand
general election fn Russia for the xelec-
ton Of a constituent assembly in Russia
prelude to possible peace neEoti-
atoms between the allies and soviet, ac-
cording 70 a well-found report in circu-
lation here today
POLAND HAS DECIDED.
All indications here now are thar To
land has decided to make peace with
the soviet if her own interests and those
of Roumania and the Baltic states ere
properly safeguarded. Poland is said 70
be prepared to demand ample guarantees
that the soviet will not only make no
attempt 10 spread propaganda in Po-
land. but in the allied countries. Persia
and the British dominions as we'll
Before taking any decisive steps to-
ward effecting peace. however. Poland
allies for approval suggestions and
circles The pour parliers may take sew
eraI weeks
FEARS RUSSIAN ARMIES.
The Polish trend toward peace with
Russia is believed 10 have arisen mainly
from Englands unwillingness 70 pledge
her military aid. The Poles fear that
even with such assistance as France
may be able to offer. their country would
be overrun by the Russian armies
Aside from these fears the Poles de-
cided TO settle their internal affairs.
The final Polish decision Will not in
fluence Frances attitude. it was said. As
long NJ. Millerand remains premier
1t is believed that this country will not
formally recognize the soviet govern
ment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
GIRLS WHO SIGNED
CHECKS ARE FREED
SPECIAL 10 IHE IIhEs1

CROWN POINT. Ind. Feb After
five hours deliberation the jury yester-
day returned 2 verdict of not guilty
against Edith Lewis and Bertha Manco-
vich. who were arrested on Doc. 27 on a
charge Of forgery The two girls were
arrested on the complaint Of Lowell
bankers and business men after the eirls
had cashed several checks on a Lowell
bank
Joe Todd Of Hammond and August
Gremer Of Crown Point defended the
girls and showed that fhe girls had
authority OF a sister to sign her name
to checks. Sufficient funds we,e IL the
bank - cover the amount ~ the checks
drawn.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
Famous Duet
Split After
Long Record

For nd years two plain cloth
IS men hammond Central police sta
ton have travelled together through
many battle and after many crook.
Dangers were shared alike and honors
equally. This Damon Pythias combin-
alton always got what it went after
and the reputation of the two dicks
extended far beyond the bounds OF
Lake County.
Yesterday the partnership was dis
solved after ten years duration and
from now on elusive crooks viii be
booked above the names Of Einsele
and Singer. instead OF Bunde and
Einsele.
Emil A. Bunde. has been appointed
TO perfect Bertllion system for the
Hammond police department Equip
ment viii arrive in a few days
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
PASSENGERS OF
PRINCESS ANNE
RESCUED TODAY
People Suffer greatly to Ex-
posure and Lack of
Fresh Water.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

NEW YORK, Feb. After being
stranded for three days in sight of New
York. buffeted by heavy rolling seas and
high winds. the thirty-two passengers
on the Old Dominion liner Princess Anne
were rescued today by tugs and patrol
beats.
The rescue Of the marooned passen-
gers was accomplished only after the
greatest difficulty dut to the high seas
which continue to batter the stranded
liner.
The wind died sufficiently to allow the
police boat patrol to creep alongside and
make fast 70 the side Of tie vessel One
BY one the passengers were lowered
over the side into the tossing patrol.
After six women and three men Lad
been lowered away a huge wave rolled
between the Anne and the patrol, neces-
stating the latters casting off She
made for shore with her load leaving
coast guard cutters TO take off the re-
.mainder Of the passengers.
The passengers were suffering greatly
from exposure. lack Of bringing water
and hot food, but 1t is believed they Will
soon recover.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
HAMMOND MEN
MEET SUCCESS
IN SOUTHLAND


Humpfer Brothers. who for good
many years operated a grocery store
in Hammond. recently purchased a
140 acre tract Of land In Florida with
15s orange and grape fruit trees al
ready planted and moving into the
farm they Immediately planted 1000
more young trees Their many Ham
mond friends will be pleased to know
that they are meeting with success
in their new enterprise.
Joseph j. Seddon, also a Hammond
man who j. establishing himself in
The same business in the neighborhood
near the Humpfer farm in Florida.
shipped a box Of fruit 70 one q hts
Hammond friends a few days ago in
which were carefully packed oranges
from his own farm and number of
delicious grape fruit which he him-
srlf pfcked from the trees on the Hum-
pfer farm. Both the oranges and the
grapefruit were Of excellent grade
and the flavor is that only found in
fruit which comes from the Florida
country
The Humpfer farm is located near
the city OF Orlando. a few miles from
the ocean. 1t IS pleasing 70 know
that group Of men from Hammond
arr meeting with marked success in an
enterprise that they have seen fit to
devciope such long ways from their
former home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
GREAT WEEK
FRAMED FOR
BOY SCOUTS
Hammond Business Men Meet
And Outline Varied
Program.

The busy business men and women
or Hammond and West Hammond who
are to make UP the Financial Commit
tee for the Boy Scout Financial Cam
paign met at the Chamber or Com
merce last night and perfected their
organization. Geo. IIannauer. chair
man OF the committee made a very
good talk regarding scouting and
what il has done and will do for the
boys Of Hammond and vicinity
The city was then divided as to It's
various trades and a chairman was
appointed TO call on all Of the men
representing each individual enter
prise This makes a great many more
small committees but less work for
each committee. Each committee pro
missed to so over the top for the boys.
There were several good talks and
testimonials given and a very ardent
plea was entered for scouting to be-
come more active in East Hammond.
1t was pointed out that this would be
very valuable from the Americaniza-
ton standpoint 1t was also pointed
out that the best way to Americanize
the foreigner was through his child
rem especially the boys. AZ the close
OF the business session those who at
tended were entertained by Lawrence
Harris with lantern slides taken at
last years scout camp Cedar Lake
Following is the program whicn has
been arranged for Good Turn Week"
Sunday, Feb. s-Anniversary Day.
A. M-Scouts attend own churches IN
uniform and sit in a body. BRING non
Scouts. Pastors to preach special
Good Turn sermon.
r. M.-Scouts to do individual or
troop God Turns. especially TO shut
ins. Bring a cheerful word or do
good deed for some one that il sick.
Evening, 7.45 D. m.-Outdoor meet
ing in Central Park. front Of library.
Promptly at SIS scouts viii stand al
attention and recommit themselves to
oath and Law. Announcement Of the
weeks program. Mr i. #. Meyer pres
ident Hammond Council, will give a
good, snappy talk on what We expect
to accomplish this year in Scouting.
Monday Feb 9-New Member Day,
A. M-Individual Good Turn Extra
good lessons. Every Scout to enlist
new member. Talk In all schools.
r. M.-(after school)-Practical Good
Turn Each Scout to do some good
turn and invite non-scout 70 help
Scouts 70 pin Square Knots on adults
and ask them to do Good Turn each
day during the week
Tuesday Feb. i0-Community Day.
Each troop to do some good turn
that will benefit the community in
which il meets
Wednesday Feb. 1f-Fathers Day.
Keep Dad" in mind all day Good
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
Plant Jobs
VIII Be In
Demand Nou
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

WAsHINGTON. Feb RECOGNITION
&c the therapendicaf value If khiskey
as first aid in cases of injury among
employees Of industrial establishments
was given by the internal revenue bu-
reau today III regulations which make il
possible for such concerns to legally
obtain and retain adequate whiskey sup
plies
Representation was made that II many
cases unavoidable delay ia securing
whiskev through physicians prescrip-
tions might result in losses Of life in
cases Of accident. shock or other emer-
gency and the bureau promptly ruled
that such establishments should be en-
titled to permits TO secure needed liquor
stocks for medical purposes
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
TRY TO STEM FLOW
OF JURY SECRETS
lINrERnArIoNAl NEWS SERVICE

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Feb The
defense in the trial of Truman H. New
berry and - other defendants charged
with conspiracy and fraud in the 1915
senatorial campaign fought Intellectually
today TO stem the flow of secrets from
the grand jury room wherc the indict-
mcnts against tho men now on trial
were drawn.
The grand jurors who testified for the
government of admissiore made by de-
PENDANTS were subjected to eriling
cross-eNamination by George G. Nichols
Of tho defense counsel Tho memories
Of the grand jurors were bitterly at
tackled.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
GERMANS HOPE
TO COMPROMISE
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

TTTIIIT EIT-
ernment hopes 70 reach a compromise
with the allies on tine question or war
culprits. based upon German guarantees
to punish the offenders in German
courts without surrendering them 70 the
entente. il was declared in semi Official
circles today.
The covering letter" which was to
have accompanied the list of German
officials demanded BY the allies is ex-
pected to arrive during the day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
LANE RESIGNS TO
BECOME HEAD OF
SINCLAIR OIL co.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

WASHINGTON, Feb. Secretary
Of the Interior Lane has rendered his
resignation to President Wilson. efec-
tive March I, it was announced at the
White Hause this afternoon.
II is understood that Secretary Lane
will become president Of the Sinclair
Oil Co, developing concern.
The res gnation of Secretary Lane has
been expected for several weeks and ne
has had an understanding with the
president that it would be withheld.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
ALLIES MAY
INSIST upon
ELECTION
Poland Already Said to Favor
Peace With Russia-Fears
the Armies.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvierl

LONDON, Feb. Z. A
Reuther dispatch from Dor
pat today quoted NJ. Joffe.
former Russian Bolshevik
envoy to Germany, as say
ing that peace negotiations
between the Soviet and
Great Britain are now in
progress.
Russia desires peace
with all nations, NJ. Joffe
was further quoted as say
ing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07

CHICAGO TO HAVE STATES FINEST SALESROON
Kindness of
John Repaid
With Theft

Gratitude
John Ho-watt. 4s59 Alexander Ave.
East Chicago. would hike to know
what It Il and where it can be found.
Horwatt, who operates a pool room
iii partnership with Kalman Farkas.
opened his heart and dining room to a
couple who came in asking for some
thing TO eat and when they left $S95
went with them. Horwatt hal left
the money in the pocket of his coat
which was hanging in the room ad
joining the dining room
The police have been unable to To-
cate the couple
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
SLATE FALL KILLS
THREE IN COAL MINE
IINTERNArIoMAL NEMs sERYIcF

EEN --r-.|. r--- ..-- '---
ncn are dead and four are suffering
severe injuries today as a result of a
collapse of coal and slate in American
mine No. /. a collision of mine motors
Knocked down supporting timhers. loss
ening tons Of debris. Nolan smith. mine
boss and city clerk Of Ricknell. and Fleet
Spear, a miner. we're killed almost in
s..entlY-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
BOLSHEVIKI HAVE
BEEN DEFEATED
IIN1rRNAIIoMAl NEWS sERVIcE

LONDON. Feb THE Russian Rol-
shevik forces have been repelled before
Odessa with the loss of 5000 prisoners
and arc in pan.c." said a Central News
dispatch from Copenhagen today. quot
ing the Tidende
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07

Advertise in The Times and cd
vertise again. Results come Witc
constant effort.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
DETzEL SAYS HE
WAS THREATENED
BY HAMMOND MEN
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

NEW YORK. Feb Capt Carl w.
Detzer. L. 5. A.. who was tried by court
martial and acquitted Of charges Of al
4. ged cruelty 10 soldier prisoners in
France today received warning from
anonymous letter writer's in St Louis.
indianapolis and Chicago threatening
him with death II ne ever visits those
cities.
il believe I know some Of the people
who wrote those letters" said Capt. Det-
zer. Il have obtained leave OF alb
sence and am going to visit St. Louis.
Indianapolis and Chicago after I visit
my home in Fort Wayne. I hope / shall
meet some Of these letter writer's"
one Of the letters. postmarked Chica go
and addressed to Americas Greatest
Hun" Informed the captain that he will
"get his" if he comes to Chicago. An
other. signed From ex-soldiers and
sailors of Fort Wayne, Hammond and
Indianapolis" contained the following
Your life is not worth two cents
neither IS your chum's an dthe ones who
arc defending you. You trie dto Kill all
the Americans. Don't come back to our
town"
Hammond American Legion officials
know Of only one Hammond soldier who
was a prisoner in France under Capt.
Deter This man was transferred to
Fort Leavenworth upon the withdrawal
Of troops from France and an effort was
made by some Of the Hammond soldiers
10 secure his release. The effort failed
bur the prisoner escaped from the peni-
tentiary recently. It is not believed that
he returned to Hammond, although peo-
pic who knew him think he may be in
Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07

General A. Brusiloff is leading the
army preparing for the new drives
against the Poles, ordered by Trot-
sky. In accordance with the usual
procedure adopted by Trotsky and
part of their aides, Brusiloff's fam
ily are held as hostages by Trotsky
while the general In in the field
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07

On streets aAd n@wasGAnda, IA
per copy. Delivered by eMrx1sF IN
Hammond ana West Hammond, soe
per month
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-07
THE WEATHER

FOR yND1ANA-Cloudy tonight and
Sunday; probably snow nurr4es tonight
In east porticni not much change In
temperature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-28
u. S. JUMPS in
Acts Today to Smash Outlaw
Rail Strikes.
Federal Grand Jury COnvenes
to Hear Testimony.

Chicago. July 2S.-The federal gov
ernment today acted to smash un-
authorized strikes of railroad workers.
Private correspondence. records and
other confidential information regard
ing the outlaw switchmen's organiza-
tions were laid before a grand jury.
The jury began investigation of the re-
cent nationwide unauthorized rail-
road strikes.
District Attorney Charles F. Clyne
and E. Lowry Humes special assistant
attorney general. conducted the case.
They were prepared to call seventy
five witnesses. many formerly minor
officials of outlaw railroad unions.
Officials of the Chicago Switch
mems association and other similar
organizations win not be permitted to
testify, Clyne said, indicating he did
not want them to secure immunity
from prosecution
Indictments and prosecutions will be
demanded, District Attorney Clyne de-
clared before the session convened.
He said he believed this action would
result in strikers returning to work
and conditions returning to normal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-28
START THEIR FINAL WORKOUTS.
American Olympic Athletes Have Com
pIete Training Facilities on Ship.

Aboard U. S. S. Frederick, July 2S
(via wireless) The complement of
American naval athletes who will
compete in the Olympic games, en-
tered their final period of training to-
day at sea.
The best of weather greeted their
efforts and the athletes set into their
program vigorously. Sea sickness was
negligible.
The Princess Matoika, with the re-
mainder of the American team aboard,
signalled the Frederick she was fol-
lowing at 145 miles.
A 70-yard cone sprint track has been
laid on the upper deck and punching
bag stands and wrestling mats have
been placed.
The sprinters practiced starts and
dashes in the forenoon, while the dis
tance runners circled the lower deck
many times yesterday afternoon under
the ewes of their trainers. The wrest-
lers, boxers, fencers. shot putters and
tug of war men worked out under the
direction of their respective coaches
Two stowawayS have been discoV-
cred aboard the transport. One of
them is John Norton of Toledo, who
was also a stowaway on the Finland
when the American Olympic team
sailed in 1912. At that time he was
made a mascot of the team. He has
now signed as a waiter on the trans
mort
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-28
Hon. SnolO Says
He III Win By a
Bare 200, 900!

It's wonderful what a beautiful
night will do
When the Hon. Snow, candidate for
governor on the Republican ticket
against Henry J. Allen, visited The
State Journal office Tuesday. he pre-
dicted that he would defeat Allen by
100000 votes. He included on his
side the organized labor vote. the
farmer vote and a few thousand ad-
ditionai-just enough to make 100000.
The story appeared in The State
Journal-just as he said it
Today the Hon. Snow made another
visit
Il am going to beat Allen by 2o0.-
600 votes" he declared. Shawnee,
Sedgwick and Wyandotte counties are
for me to a man-and woman. 1
have just been talking 10 my friend.
J. O. Stevic. see no way that Allen
can win this election That amt all.
have arranged to get the North Da-
kota Nonpartisan plan TO use in Kan
sas when 1 am elected (Aha. the
great secret is outD And say, since
my name has been in the Journal so
much people are watching me like a
criminal. +, They look at me on the
street cars and on the streets l must
act my part pretty careful now l
am the next governor of Kansas"
It's certainly wonderful we repeat
what moonlight night viii dol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-28
GERMANY WANTS IN
Foreign Secretary Says Nation Should
Have Voice in London ParIey.

should be represented in the proposed
conference between allied and soviet
representatives at London was the
opinion expressed to the reichstag to-
day by DR.. Walter Simons, German
foreign secretary.
Il am curious now to see." the Sec
retary declared, whether in the nego-
tiations soon to begin on the eastern
question between the entente and So
Wet Russia, the entente again will
make the same mistake as at Yer
sailles. when it UNDERSTOOD to solve the
eastern European question:; namely,
that of proceeding without Germany.
II that should happen, then eastern
peace will become a house of cards
much more unstable than the peace OF
Versailles ever can become"