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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
CAPPER SCORES
DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE
Senator Says 1t Is Unbeliev-
Nable How People are Being
Bled by Extortion.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE


WASHINGTON. April 24-Senator
Capper today grilIed the department
OF justice. the ungodly prohteers and
the high cost Of living in way in
which they have not been scored be-
fore in the senate.
Capper scored the department OF
Justice for it's methods in endeavoring
to reduce the high cost OF living
no country can adjust itself to con-
stantly increased prices" Capper de-
ciared. NO country can he enriched
by the gauge process Our delusion
OF prosperity continues but our busi-
ness is declining as might he expected
Prices for American products have
increased to such an extent that both
the home and foreign market is fail
ing us The extent TO which the peo-
pie have been bled by war and ex-
tortion is almost unbelievable.
The Kansas senator said recent gov
ernment reports show that 79624 Am
ericsn corporations many Of whom
have stockholders who arc lodging
their income tax through stock div
idends," averaged gross profits of more
than $500, 900 each in single year.
1T is Illuminating to mote that In
just one year during the war the gross
income Of American corporations rose
from thirty-hve and one-third billions
TO eighty four and a half billions, ,''
Capper continued. You suppose that
people who pinch. skimp and who arc
being forced to do without many
things they need in order that we may
double the number Of our pre-war mil
lionaires. thrill with patriotic fervor
when they read lesson on thrift and
one hundred per cent AmcEicantsm
from one of these 1000 per cent tax
lodging grandstanders.
The most brazcn challenge Of the
government we have had in a long
time comes from the gamblers in SUI
gar. A corner in sugar has been form
ed right under the eyes OF the de-
psrtment OF justice. They are pre-
pairing to raise the prices for the COM
ing canning season so the man who
should put away fruits and vegetables
he will need in the winter months.
viii be unable to do so. The gov
ernment soon viii hear emphatically
from the people about this profteer-
ing in sugar.
These profiteers are known. but are
not punished Wall Streets melon
patches are warmed by the sun OF prl-
vilcge"
Congress has passed laws which.
II properly enforced. would put the
profiteers In Jail" Senator Lenroot. re
publican, Wisconsin. declared at the
conclusion Of Cappers speech "Not
one sugar profteer has been punished
by the present administration If one
was placed in jail the prohteering
would end One glaring example IS
that OF the sugar profteers. whom the
department Of justice refused to pun
ish."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
LOCKOUT SWITCHMEN
IN CHICAGO DISTRICT

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE
CHICAGO. April 24-The strike Of
switohmen in the Chicago district was
virtually turned into = lockout today
when a number of the railroads affected
hung out signs in their Yards inscribed;
NO more men wanted"
1t will make no differenc. in our
policy whether or not the strikers re-
turn to work" said c. 5. Christopher,
superintendent OF terminals for the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul railroad.
We doirt intend to hire another man. "
John Grunau and other arrested strike
leaders were to be given hearing later
in the day on charges of violating the
Lever act.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
MRS. STANTON
GETS DIVORCE

Divorce and custody OF her child we're
granted Florence stanton c-f HessvfIIe
Yesterday by Judge Hardy in room >
Of the Hammond superior court. The
husband Ralph stanton. who was chars
ed in the complaint with having beaten
the plaintiff and baby did not appear.
The wife said she had not heard from
him since their separation The di-
vorce winds up another hasty romance
in which the parties acquainted only
three months went to Hiusdale. Mich.
and We're married. Since their mar
riage Mrs stanton said her parents
had furnished house and furniture.
Stanton came to this vicinity from Sc
Bend. F. p Rrandenburg appeared
for the plaintiff while Deputy Prose
cutor Grifhths made the formal ap-
pearance for the defendant
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
CITIES AIR
VIEWS ON
DISTRICT
Opinions of Hammond and
East Chicago Men at Var
aimee on Sanitary District.

The question OF sanitary district
for Hammond East Chicago and Whit
ing VIII now go before the city coun-
ellis and the commercial organizations
Of the three cities for an expression
Of opinion as TO the advlslbility u
placing the matter before the citizens
al a special election, according to the
decision reached last night at a meet
ing in the East Chicago city hall-of
representatives e the three cities
Hammond ands East Chicago were
fairly well represented both Officially
by the mayor. councilmen and members
Of the Board OF sWorks and also By
members of the commercial organiza-
tions while Whiting was represented
only by members Of the commercial
club who had no authority to act for
that organization. This resulted IN
the discussion being confined almost
entirely to the Hsmmond-Eas Chicago
phrase Of the question with Whiting
receiving only cursory mentione
The final decision to submit resoiu-
tions TO the city councils and the com
mercial organizations followed the re-
lection Of plan 70 start the circul-
alton of petitions among the property
holders calling FOR a specisl election
The plan was dropped as not feasible
when il was found that in the city of
East Chicago no person or organization
could be found who favored the ssui-
tary district strongly enough to 60
out and secure sgpsgtae es to such a
petition.
f. w Wiekey. Or East chicago.
sprung the surprise speech ~ the eve
ming on the Hammond delegation when
speaking for the East chicago Cham
ber Of Commerce, he declared that East
fContinued on paEe eixD
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
HAMMOND'S
LABOR TEMPLE
is SURE THING

Hsmmond's Labor Temple the dream
OF labor organizations for a home Of
their own, is a reality The papers
have been Ened the guarantees made
and the allied organizations new pos
sess a home which places Hammond on
par with the largest cities Of the
state In fact rev cities il the coun-
try viii he able 10 boast OF labor
temple which viii compare with Ham
mond's when contemplated improve
ments are completed
The old St Paurs Evangelical school
building at the corner Of Oakley ave.
and Sibley street. now belongs tc the
Hammond Labor Temple Association.
which was organized recently TO ma Ike
the purchase The association is cap
italized a $4,000 oficers are as fol-
lc7vs.
president Thomas .EaTio
Vice-Presidenf-W William stevens
Secretary Treas Henry Gabier
The board OF directors is made UP or
members of the allied crafts "a fol
lows.
George Cupp Of the fathers.
James Hackenburg Of the sheet met
al workers
Raw Abbott or the electricians.
John Grace of the carpenters.
Paul Pyle Of the painters
f Tucker Of tho railroad sheet met
a. workers
Eugene stonebraker of the station
arv engineers.
=. J Kinslcw Of the blacksmiths.
H. Krider of the plasterers.
Barney Wilhelm or the laborers.
c. Jostes OK the clerks.
II. Reitzer Of the plumbers and the
steam filters.
Negotiations between the craftsmen
and the church authorities have been
in progress for several weeks and the
terms as finally agreed upon were sat
isfactorg to both parties The labor
unions wanted home and the church
found it necessary TO dispose of the
school property so basis Of agreement
was not difficult To arrive at.
The capitalization OF s50.0Oo will GOV
or the first cost Of the building and
care for improvements which have been
manned The money IS 10 be raised
bv A bond issue The bonds are now
being printed and viii be ready for de-
u
take a block OF bonds while individual
members are also subscribing literally.
\ limited number VIII probably be sod
TO friends Of labor outside of the
unions number Of Hammond bus
mess men have already announced their
Willingness to purchase bonds. not so
much for the interest they viii bear
but because they wish to help the boys
in getting a home or their own.
Under the contract which has been
signed the building VIII be turned over
NJ the Temple Association in eight
months and in the meantime the unions
viii continue to use tho present quart
trs in the First National bank build
fn III case unforeseen difficulties
make il impossible for the school to be
vacated a. the time set satisfactory
have already been agreed
upon
The building now comprises four
rooms and the basement As soon as
possession is taken some changes viii
be made in order to afford directors
rooms and c.nices for the business ag-
ents Of the various unions Later it
il planned 10 add another story which
viii ~ used as an assembly room.
large enough l. hold state and dis
trict conventions. The need Of such
a room has been keenly felt recently.
when conventions of the different
crafts have been held.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
WHITING MEN
ARE FINED
ESPECIAL 10 THs TIMES

ISPEcIAL 10 THE TINES
WHITING. IQd- April 24-The fol-
lowing men were fined 81 and costs in
the City Court charged with not hav-
ing license plates on their automobiles
Joseph Gassit. Joseph Mulver H. Z.
Sloon. Louis Graves. Mike Novak IL
E. EienthmaI, e. Hosimer was fined $40
and costs, amounting TO $50 for speed
ing and passing street car while un-
loading passengers g. p. Gossard
paid a fine OF 81 and costs for passing
q. street car unloading passengers
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
BU LLETIN

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE
WASHINGTON. ID Co.,. Anrf a4#
a drive against the pr9dtecring
in shoes was begun i'm She senate
today by Charles y McNary re-
publican, Of Oregon. chairman oG
the senate committee invastiEa-
ting the high prices exacted from
the consumer for footwear.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
TWO AUTO SUITS

mond superior court today BY Edward
7 Boiling of the Boiling Auto sales
for possession of automobiles one is
against Andrew J Kscelniak and the
ether is against steve GerzeIy In
both cases the plsintiff asks for Judge
ment and recovery or the automobile
with s1oo for unlawful detention of
same r q. Sprost IS attorney for
the plaintiff.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
QUESTION
IS ASKED
FREQUENTLY
Watson, Hayes, Marshall and
Ralston Mentioned For
Second Place.
-,uEs .usrAu AT STATE cApITALI

APCITs: IND April "a
vt1 Indiana be represented on either
~ the national tickets this faht Is
. question being frequently asked IN
neIiticaI circles and when the matter
Is carefully Investigated it does not
.aen, hevond realm Of poss1blhty
Prominent Hoosiers have been wee
presidents and have been candidates
for that office for nearly decade ana
there is feeling in many places tha'
vice presidents don't grow Wen eA-
cept on Indiana soil
MAY FALL TO HoOsIER
Whatever the states vice preslden-
+fsl sntecedents have been there is a
chance this year according TO gossip
:, the inner circles. that first place on
one or the other of the tickets may
t.r - the lot Of = Hoosier. OF course
xucb talk as this is we'll entansled
with the customary discussion Oh
"dark horses" which proverbially come
20 the front about this distance from
national convention
HERE ARE MEN NAMED
The men who are figuring in the gos-
ain and in which state pride is playing
70 little part are Senator James r.
WATSON and National Chairman Will
II Hays. on the republican side and
Vice President Marshall on the demo-
cratic side. In addition TO this there
are not few Hoosiers who would
ike 20 see former Governor Samuel
N Ralston become the dem6cratic can
6fdat- for vice president providing
that Mt Marshall persists in his mod
est declInation to aspire to the higher
cffice.
n p. SITUATION SPECULATIVE
The republican presidential situa-
zion presents the most interesting out
look. because so many angles are in
volved in the intricate campaign The
Indian primary is drawing the eyes OF
the nation. for it is practically the only
+vpfcal state in which the four leading
candidates have conducted energetic
campaigns and TIE result here is eN-
n.cted 70 have no little influence on the
Chicago convention.
FLIRTING WITH DELEGATES
It Is a foregone conclusion now that
none Of the four candidates viii re-
ceive a majority IN the primary. hence
the delegation to Chicago will be free
70 support any one it selects. All Of
the camps have been flirting with the
candidates for delegates to the state
convention, and there Is an evident at
tempt on he part of all of hem O in
fuence as much as possible the selec-
tion Of thenstional delegation.
NEW AND WATSON LEADERS
Unless the unexpected occurs, how
ever the Hoosier delegation TO Chicago
viii he lead by Senator'S New and Wat
son Governor Goodrich and State
chairman Z. N. Wssmuth the big
four. OF course they may find their
seats contested by the Wood forces
who have all along stood for an un-
instructed delegation. but unless more
formidable opposition develops than
CONTINUED on page sixJ
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
5 Pm. NEWS
FLASHES
BU LL.ETIN
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

[INTERNATIoNAL NEWs SERVICE
ENEL.AND o. April 2f=
Branding the governments threat
that all striking railroad men and
their leaders who did not return
70 work today would be arrested
under the Lever act. as a bluff
the men refused to return 10 work
until their demands had been rec
ognized.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
VANDALS SOUGHT
BY THE POLICE

BOYS broke into the Brooks House
last night and stole $3.50 in cash Sew
eral windows in the building have been
broken lately by youths egged on by
their soured elders who protest against
Brooks House and II civiuzing in
1uence on East Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
RI IIETIN

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE
NEW YORK. April 24-The New
York Central lifted The embargo
on ali West bound freight ship-
ments. according TO an official an-
nouncement today
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
ONLY HAD TWO
DENOMINA NATIONS

Alvina Katrine and Christ Karezer
were arrested last night a the Rex hc-
tel 90 State street. for disorderly con-
duct. There was an argument over
money and the police were called. This
morning in the city court each were
fined SEQ and costs. II took Alvina
several minutes TO count over the fine
as she was nervous and unfortunately
most or her money was 81 and s. bills.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

L. IS. SMITH and l.. F. Sankey have
purchased the painting and decorating
establishment of Howard 0. Young at
695 Holman st. The business has been
one Of the most hourishing in its line
in Hammond and further expansion and
success is looked for under the super
vision of Smith & Sankey, two of Ham
monds live wire business men. They
were for more than ten years in the
employ of Mr. Young. He will enter q
new field
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

J. L. MCDONNELL of Hammond. sole
Democratic candidate for coroner. is con-
hdent that he is going TO land the job
In fact, he has expressed a willingness
TO lay real money that he will be the
next coroner
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
DID YOU
HEAR THAT

ATTORNEY FRED CRUMPACKER
has been on legal business at the state
capital thfs week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

CHARLES MICHAELsTETT man
ager of the Deluxe theatre. has re-
turned from Rochester MINI, where he
was under the care Of the Mayo Brothers
for eye treatment His sight is wonder
fully improved. he says.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

H. z. DORTON says. We don't want
a president 10 run the affairs OF Europe
we've had that kind for seven years;
we want a man who can handle United
States affairs in good old American style
and that man s Hiram Johnson"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

MUCH regret is expressed because
E. J. Harrison, assistant rabban OF Orak
Temple. viii not be able to participate
in the Monday ceremonial. He IS get
ting along nicely. but will not be out
Of the hospital for some time yet.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

HI JOHNSONS boosters will pro
claim themselves next week by wearing
I'm for Hiram" buttons. Chicago is
sending down 5000 Of them to be dis
tributed from the Monnette Smoke Shop
Monday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

MORT TOwLE, cashier OF the First
National Bank. has been granted a leave
of absence on account of illness for three
months and viii make his home a. Do
wagiac, Mich. where he has purchased
q bungalow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

ANOTHER crowd Of spectators sur
rounds the West Hammond police court
this afternoon in the hope of getting
an earful from the sensa tional case
against Joseph Meek which is in its
third bI-weekly lap.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

JOHN RIETZ. the W k fireman at
Station 4. on his day off walked eight
miles TO get a tree which he planted in
a conspicuous place and his neighbor
Richter says it keeps the sun out Of his
window and is going to move the tree
some dark night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

c. G. KINGWILL has a building or
5000 capacity for the Johnson. meeting
here next week and Yet he doesn't know
whether II viii be large enough or not
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

JULIUS MEYN packed his golf tools
bade his family q hasty goodbye last
night and beat il for French Lick to
get in a little rest and practice beofre
the season officially opens in Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

THE K o. T. NJ baseball team will
DC feced Monday night at odd Fellows
Hall by brother Maccabees. Baseball
plans for the coming season will be
mapped out. Meetings Of the lodge have
been changed to the second and fourth
Mondays of each month.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

es- sou reading Ihe TrnesP
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

CITY TREASURER WALTER BIELE-
FIELD is in the midst of busy days with
the final day for tax payments coming
May ;. We can dispose of tax payers
at the rate OF three minutes TO a per
SON." said Mr. BieIefeld. That's system.
An ugly looking pistol adorns the top
Of his desk in full view Of the public.
To squelch ambitious holdupmen," he
said significantly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24
THE WEATHER

FOR TNDIANA-Partly cloudy tonight,
probably frost In northeast portion; sun
day cloudy and warmer; probably fol-
lowed by rain.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

A DISAPPOINTED crowd waited in
front of Mayor Browns fort yesterday
morning in Holman St. All the ammu-
milton. consisting Of peach and plum
jam. had been carried away the day
before by housewives combating the
H c. L. "Oh. there1l be more-be more
next week sang the mayor blithely. as
he counted the proceeds of 5000 cans.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

charter members Of the new Hammond
Rotary. was a Rotarian IN Muskogee and
has nothing but praise for the move
ment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

THAT worried look that Tony Taper
has been unable to shake Off lately is
due to the fact that he has cleaned
advance information that he Is TO be
given his moneys worth when he is
introduced to the mysteries Of Shrine
dom. Other perturbed ones are Mayor
Hodges of Gary and oscar Ahlgren of
Whiting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

On streets and newssrancs 5s
per copy. Deuvered by csr-1sr II
hammond and West STamtayn1. sUs
eeE month.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

F. n BCNNEI4L was called TO Cleve-
land by the serious Illness of his sister.
a wire from his yesterday said there
was no Improvement in her condition.
Mr.. Bunnell hopes to return Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT IS list
ed as one who will Join the ranks Of
Shriners Monday No. it's not the poet
He halls from LaPorte. the home town
Of Belle Guinness.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-24

Continued on page six.J
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-18

show the ahsolute innocence Of
Mr.. Olson OF any connection with
tho reported 'deal." 1t resulted
In his reorganization b. . practi-
Cally unanimons you
Job has some interesting views of
his - importance on the presi-
Dental situation in North Dakota,
and some Of his remarks on the al
legged activities Of Mr.. Shea and his
friends are decidedly illuminating.
The letter is postmarked miami,
Florida Jan. 10, 1920" and is written
under a letter head Of the United
States sisal trust of which J.%R. Wa
tiers. who formerly kept a race horse
in Iowa and is now by tho grace of
North DakotaA is president. 1t is ad-
dressed to "Mr. A. c.. Townley. Aber-
deem Hotel. st. Paul, MIMI Person
all and a note to Art" on the mar
gin indicates that it is a copy of a
letter sent to ''BilP' Lamke.
The text. of the letter follows:
January %, 1920. MT. William
Lemke, Fargo, n. D.. Dear Bill:
wish you would make out or have II
done for me the necessary papers to
file as candidate for national commit
the March presidential primaries.
am not fully decided on whether
shall file, but I want the papers ready
to forward to Hall in case / make the
decision. Should I file 1 will give on,
an announcement that I am a candi-
date for national committeeman sup
porting the Republican policies AZ
outlined by Hiram johnson Of Cali.
fornia. 8
cit appears to me from the news.
papers in North Dakota hat there ii
going to be a, fight staged between
the young Republicans as represent
cd by Jerry Bacon and the Fargo
Forum and the McCumber-Jim Shea
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-18
CHICAGO
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS,

Chicago, Feb. 18.-Fresh weakness
showed itself today in the corn mar
ket. The chief new bearish factor
was a department Of justice report in
regard to seizure OF foodstuffs in an
effort to compel the lowering Of prices.
Declines in the value Of hogs tended
ALSO to act as a weight on the corn
market. Opening prices, which ranged
from IA to 1 cent lower. with May
$1.32 7-8 to 1873 1-2 and July $1.2S&
to 100, were followed by q moderate
further setback.
Oats sagged with corn. After open
ing Ia. to ga cents down, including
May at so 1-2 to 80 3-4. the market
continued to descend. y
Lower quotations on hogs pulled
down provisions. Selling. however.
was not urgent.
Absence Of support. became more
pronounced. The close was nervous.
/ to 1 1-2c net lower, with May $1.32
3-S to $1,32 IL and July 1.29 3-S to
l.ZS y. .t".