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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-02-27
Caspenter Blood Poisoned.

r. F. Gruhlke. carpenter living
at 1104 East Eighth street, while
working at Tacoma q few weeks ago,
scratched the foref1nger on the left
hand, resulting in blood poisoning
The bone was removed Monday and
while it is proving serious the sur
geons are hopeful Of saving the
finger.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-02-27
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-02-27

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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-02-27

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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-02-27

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
PROGRESS OF
CONTAGIOUS DISEASE
Physicians Dereliction In
vestigated by Health
Commissioner.

Conta gious diseases reported during
the past week show decline over the
preceding week. The situation as re-
fected in the number of cases reported
is satisfactory Nbut many complaints
have been heard where transmissable
di iseases are said to be treated BY ply
sicians who fail TO make any reptVt
10 the board Of health.
A hsgrant Violation OF the state law
which compels physician to report
immediately any case of 4 ccntagiuos
disease treated by him. has been found
IN Hammond, according 70 reports cur
rent.
Dr.. Villa ma. Buchanan. secretary
os the Board og Health. has begun an
investigation 70 determine the truth
or these rurncrs His attention has
been called TO a small pox case in Web
ster avenue in which the attending
physician has failed to report and con
sequently has allowed tn ehouse and
its inhabitants to escape quarantine
The number Of new cases Of small
pox. while not alarming has risen
And it is hinted that some Of these cas-
es NAV be directly traced to members
ot some stricken families who were
allowed freedom from confinement and
thus offered possible carrier to the
germ
Cases OF tranSmissable diseases nled
during the week are srnial pox, sea-
let fever. and m ea sles. :.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21

Is Shot By
Constable

8. l.. Werner. Of the Werner ia cking
Co, at 1900 Broadway, Gary. is confined
in the Mercy hospital today with e bull
let hole in his shoulder as q result Of
the injured man attempting TO eject a
constable from the store who was serv-
ing a warrant on the store owner.
The shooting occurred Yesterday aft
ernoon shortly after > o'clock. Armed
with warrant and accompanied by
Nike Loter Constable Eli Rodocovich
went into the store TO serve the papers
on the proprietor. At that time Werner
was busy
According 70 the story told by Rodoco-
vich. Werner ordered him out Of the
store and called him lot Of vile names
They then had a struggle in which Loter
grabbed the gun from Rodocovich, fired
the gun snd the bullet struck Werner
and lodged in his shoulder. Rodocovich
stated that ne did not start to nght un-
ul Werner had struck a. him and nit
HIM over tho head with cleaver. in
fieting . wound thai needed the atten-
ton OF physician.
According TO Weruer's story, "Rodoco-
vich and Loter came into the store ana
Hodocovich came behind the counter and
started 70 scuffle After RodocoVich
pulled his gun 1 threw him down on
the floor and called my clerk to get the
gun. At this that man with Rodoco-
vlch grabbed the revolver and shot me"
The police wore called in on the case
and took the three men 70 the police
station. After being questioned Rodo-
covich was released and Loter. who gave
his address as Ross. Ind. is being held
charged with shooting with intent TO
kill.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
WELL, BOB CERTAINLY
HAD HIS TROUBLES
But He's Going to Get Mar
ried This Evening Just
the Same.

Recruiting Sergeant Robert 9. Cram
er and Miss Hannah Necael 800 Doug
las avenue. West Hammond, are to be
married this eveniu& provided Bob
can spare the time and strsighten out
the interstate difficulties which have
arisen he is busy as can be hand
ling the big recruiting drive and ar
ranging for swell banquet next week
Yesterday he tore himself awsy from
his duties long enough L. take his
prospective bride to crown Point and
get a marriage license. Angenents
mad been made to have the ceremony
performed by minister at the brides
home in West Hammond The ques-
ton arose as 70 whether il would be
legal TO take an Indiana license into
Illinois 10 have the knot tied After
consulting authorities it was decided
that 1t would not be proper Unwin-
ing to give Up the idea ~ home wed
ding he considered having II done first
in Illinois TO satisfy the better half
and then come across into Indiana for
second and clinehing ceremony. Then
again he thinks seme Of allowing the
81 he spent at Crown Point go to waste
and bpv q new license at Chicago A.
late hour he was still in DOUBT.
Cramer IS today one of the best
known Young men in Hammond. hav-
ing come here over 2 year ago when
the Army resumed recruiting. Miss
Neckel also has wide circle Of friends
who have foreseen the match for some
time She has been employed in the
toilet preparation department at the
Lion Store.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
TOWN LOTS IN PORTER
COUNTY co BEGGING
Dune Land Parcels To Be
Default at Recent
Tax Sale.

VALPARAISO IND. Feb. zi-Hun-
sreds o. town lots in the sand dunes
of this country are going begging be-
cauee the owners have refused to pay
7sxes on them that range from 9 cents
10 1s cents p lot. Few persons MD
lor delinquent property at the recent
tax sale here.
Some years age several towns in
the sand dunes along the lake shore
" ere plated and recorded here. Hun
dreds OF the lots were sold entirely
from the plats az they appeared on
psper. Then it was discovered taa'
was impossible for the owners to find
their lots. A regiment OF civil ensI-
neers could. but this would be "a p.g
expense Then came the tax sales,
and the tax titles were bought by
others ignorant or the situation. Fin
ally. it seems the whole country has
been enlightened and tax sales are
held IN vain.
John o Bower. OF Hammond own
er Of many lots near Dune park. has
figured that the Calumet ditch. zoo
feet wide. viii take in many Of his
lots. and others would be assessed
beyond their real value, 50 his hold
inss have gone into the Pot With
the rest or the delinquentS
The assessed value OF sand dune
lots is about sl2 Some have been
sold for SIS in years past and then
discarded Some have been given
away. aud one nrm here bought sew
etaI lots at s. zach, looking 10
bright future when the National
Dunes park would grace the vicinity.
INIT at present the park project IS
dead - far as Porter county is con
rern.a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
HAMMOND MAN
TO GIVE ADDRESS
Edward Kidd to Speak at
Marion County's Labor
Convention.


INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Feb. 21-Ed-
ward Kidd Of Hammond. state secre-
tary OF the Labor Party will speak at
the Marion county convention of the
Labor party which viii be held sun
dav. February 29th. in Painters hall.
10 North Delaware ST. IndiSSapolis.
the sessions opening at e:30 o'clock
III the morning Leaders said that
officers Of the party in the county win
be named, but a ticket will not be
selected at this time.
Charles s. Rogers. chairman OF tbs
indianapolis organization COMMITTEES Of
the party. announced that ali labor
organizations. women's clubs and 9TH
er progressive organizations hsvs
ceen invited 70 send delegates. Each
party member is entitled TO a seat
4 mass meeting will be held Sunday
afternoon in Painters hall. which VIII
be addressed BY local speakers
Francis j. Dillon. state chairman,
viii speak sunday at yanerburg coun-
~ convention in Evansville II is ex-
pected that fun county ticket will
be nominated there on Monday. Mr..
Dillon will address mass meeting
AZ Linton a large attendance is ex-
pected. az many Green County miners
ore expected to declare holiday to
Join in the meeting.
A woman's auxiliary Of the party in
Indianapolis is being organized lead
ers in the work being Mrs Jennie
Mosely, Mrs. Francis Dillon and Mrs.
Christian Carlson. The first meeting
is to be held March end. in Morrison
Hall. Indianapolis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
COAL SHORTAGE IN
EAST IS ACUTE
INTERNATIONAL sIws SERVICE

WASHINGTON. Feb. 21-Acute short
ages OF coal arc being felt by many OF
the public service corporations and
public utility corporations in the East
ern states. officials or the national
committee on gas and electric service
and representatives OF 2 number OF in
dividual companies declared here to-
day Philadelphia. New York ana Dos
ton are more seriously affected. il was
stated. with companies in several Of
the smaller towns and cities in equal
II serious straits.
Confscations OF coal recently for the
railroad purposes after it had been
shipped to public utility concerns Is
one OF the principal causes OF the short
ages, il was declared. Another cause
Is stated TO be the comparatively large
tonnage that is being exported 70 9TH
er countries
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
CHARGES Up
S9267 AS
IRREGULAR
State Accountants say Fees
We're Charged When Gra-
ham was in Army.
GRAHAM NOT AT HOME.

Ex-CorOner Joseph Graham wns
not at his home in Hammond to-
day when efforts were made 10 get
his version OF the charges made
by the state bonrd of accounts.
However, Mrs. Graham has always
been In close touch with hi. ar
fnirs coroner. was inclined 10
regard the charges lightly DIR.
Graham summoned 10 bring
his books 10 Indianapolis for e1-
amin ton" She snId, "but when he
nppeared mt the appointed time with
bis attorney, the persons with whom
he was TO meet did not nppear.
can any that the office was nj
ways conducted according TO pre-
,edenf and inquests were held only
IN eases where IL had been the prac-
tice of former cOrOners to do se.''
She added that the state board
objects 10 allowing fees for inquests
over deaths which occur iB public
places but said TINT the board OF
health had invariably refused 10 is
sue death certificates in such cases
and had referred them to the cor
oner. ~ understand the present
coroner DIR. Evans. Is following the
same course which DR.. Graham
did she said.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
In The Courts

George Drackert vs. Falker Porter
is the title OF a suit on promissory
note filed today by Attorneys Guy
White and c. E. sheerer
The Wheeler -Timlin Lumber Co
has filed = suit on account against the
Automatic Safety Device Corporation
through Attorney n. D. Metz.
Suit on promissory note has been III
cd by the Holy Trinity Branch No.
e25 Of the Polish National Associa-
tion against Martin Kocsi ct al At
toruey J. n. Stinson represents the
plaintiff
Divorce from her husband. Ed. Jun
Tor. has been granted Lille Junior by
Judge Hardy in Room . Her maiden
name, Lille Thomas, was restored.
Suit for possession and damages has
been flied BY George G. Lugasan
against Earl II. Clubine II is an sp-
peal by defendant from the court Of
Justice Reiland of Indiana IIsrbor
George and Lura Downing OF East
Chicago have filed a petition 60 adopt
Pearl Bertha Arthur and wilfred
Downing. minor children, whose par
ents are both dead Attorney ". ].
Whinery is representing them.
An appeal from the court or Jus
tice +. r. Ames has been filed in the
superior court by the defenda 1T nthe
suit on account Of william Quinn
against the Calumet Coal & supply 10.
Joseph Kowaiski has flied suit for
possession or personal property against
Alex Zeber through Attorney Abe OF
.epheimer-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
WEST HAMMOND
CITY CLERK BUSY

CLERK Andrew Stachowicz or West
Hammond is busy now collecting the
special assessments on property Of the
city in order TO care for the RUSH
lie now keeps his office at the city
hall pen Wednesday evenings from Z
to $50 O'Clock for the benefit OF resi-
dents OF the north part or town and on
Tuesday evenings ne is at the police
station from 70 $50 fcr the conven-
fence OF residents OF the south part Or
town.
For collecting the regular city taxes
Peter Anker The collector. has an
nounced that he will be at the city
hall on February - an dlIsrch and
Is He VIII aist be at the police sta
tion On February IS and March 15
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
SHACKLETON
MOURNS PEARY
TIN1ERHArloNAL NEWS SERVICE

LoNDGN, FEB. e1-The world has
lost one Of its greatest explorers. de-
clared Fir Ernest Shackleton. discoverer
90 the South Pole. in paying tribute
today to the memory Of the late Rear
Admiral Robert 4. Peary. diseoverer Of
the North Pole. Il regret that his de-
clning years were embittered by tho
controversy aroused by Dr. Frederice
Cook who in my mind, was undoubtedly
sn imposter had admired Admiral
Peary's indominable spirit from youth.
1 met him last in san Francisco in 1917
just three days before America $ entry
into the war The announcement of his
death causes me the greatest sorrow
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
HAS MISS WILSON
LOST SINGING VOICE
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

" WASHINGION, FEB. 31-RepOrts
that Miss Margaret Wilson. daughter
or the president. has lost her singing
voice as result or war work cuold
not be confirmed today at the White
House. Miss Wilson is a guest at the
Grove Park Inn. Asheville y. c.. hav-
ing been there FOR the past two weeks
According TO White House information
Miss Wilson is enjoying a period OF
recreation. During thu presidents
Illness Miss Wilson remained contiu-
uauy at the White House assisting
Mrs, Wilson in her care or the pr-si-
dsnE
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
GETS $4,000 FOR
BREACH OF PROMISE
tInrrHNA1IonaL NEWS SERVICE

NEW YORK Feb 21.-A verdict OF
$4,000 has been awarded Miss Virginia
Eckhart, a pretty twenty-one-year-ol
girl of Detroit. in her breach of prom
ise suit against Hugh ]. f. Blakely, g
wealthy exporter of this city.
Miss Eckhart came here in 1918 70
complete her musical education. She
met Blakeiy soon after her arrival and
ne showercd attentions upon her. giving
her diamond engagement ring Ac-
cording 10 Miss Dckhart, Blakely rep
ed himself a Vidower with a moth
erless boy. However. she declared. she
saw him in hotel with woman whom
he admitted was his wife Legal pro-
ceedings followed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21

OF money for loan purposes who have
practically stated that unless things
become more settled among the labor
circles. they would not be able 20
finance the business for the coming
wear In so far as the contractor s
entire life and existence depends upon
the building business. he becomes VII
tally affected when building operst-
ions arc affected either through Ia
Dor or financial reasons. This same
thing is true OF the various crafts.
In other words a good stable, smooth
operating condition for the contrac-
tor means the same identical condit-
ion for the iourneymsn or vice versa.
At the present time, is always
the case with contrac ctors being a
class OF men who make q living in an
occupation which involves more or less
chance and risk. they are inclined TO
be optimistic from all outer appear
ance but at the same time they are
very much in doubt and afraid that
under the present conditions and nigh
cost q material an dshe possibility
of nat IS per cent increase Of $500
per day per man for al linen en-
ployed on every building. the outlook
is not good; but Il the matter set
ties down TO g Uniform working con-
dition. the demands for homes and
buildings in the Calumet district for
the coming year. together With the
number that Will be built. VIII un-
doubtedly exceed the fondest dreams
OF all contractors and real estate men
Of the entire Calumet district.
wishing for a prosperous and sue
cessful building year during 1920 We
are.
Yours very truly
Building Trades Employee AxS h
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
CRIMINAL CASES
FOR NEXT WEEK
ESPECIAL TO YHE rIhEsJ

ESPECIAL TO YHE TINES
CROWN POINT ND, Feb. 2l-In th'
Criminal Court OF Lake county, ". .
Thomas. deputy prosecuting attorney
has made the following settings fol
the week or February IS, 1920:
HOSDAY. FEB. ~.
$40 State vs Thomas D. Williams.
TUESDAY. FEB -.
ESQ state vs Tom ". Spencer.
$50 state VS. Joe Chancik.
1910 state rs Ike Douglas.
WEDNESDAY. FEB. IS.
lb11 State vs Hugh Conroy.
1912 State rs Stanley Moore
1913 State vs. Beatrice Mcfarland.
1909 State Us Rudolph Phew.
SO State - Phillip Miller
THURSDAY. FEB. 26.
s44 State 81 John l.. Walk
FRIDAY. FEB. -.
SIS state vs. Albert Italian
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
rrIsEs BUREAU At srA1e capIraII

INDIANAPOIIS. IND, Feb. T.
Charges Of a sensational nature are
contained in a report-of tho state board
Of accounts presented to Governor
Goodrich yesterday by Jesse +. Esch-
hash. state examiner relative to all
ieged irregularities in the Lake Coun-
~ coroner's Office in 1917 and 1915
AS a result OF the findings OF Walter
j. Twiname and Hugh =. Studebaker
who made the investigation. Joseph a.
Graham. coroner from 1916 to pecen-
Der 81, 1918. is charged with se.1sI.5a.
CASES IN GRAHAM's ABSENCE.
According TO the report H. G. Green.
acted as coroner from November, 1917.
when Graham entered the Amy Gre
ham did not return until January. 1919.
The report sets out that during Nov
ember and December. 1917. Green act
ed coroner and also as constable
Prior to that time he was constable
The examiners allege that the cor
oners office was run in high handed
fashion and that the tax payers of the
county were required to pay for in
quests held in the cases OF hundreds
of persons who died from natural
causes. Although most Of the actions
held irregular were transacted during
Grahams absence. he is held respou-
sible as he was under bond
HERE Is DETAILED REPORT
In detsilin. the charges the report
reads:
Fees on illegal inquests - ;344e1s
Excess fees for special CON
stables ............ 142os1
Fees for constables upon IT.
legal inquests ..... cs5.eo
Illegal fees collected by de-
putty coroner for holding
eutopsies ................ 1o5.oo
Fees paid Norris A Dobson.
constable ..-.........-.... 1.s455 So
Fees paid CIaud Nicholson.
constable ................ 11e9
Fees paid Joseph vodick
constable .-..-....., 1885
Fees paid various physic-
ians for holding unneces-
sary autopsies ........... 2,e290o
Total ..-...-..., Ss.2s7.4S
The coroner is allowed a credit OF
$3.50 for services IN connection wiNi
the Michigan Central wreck cases
CHARGES DEATHS WE'RE
NATURAL
The report whieh covers zoe type
written pages sets out hundreds Of
Continued or page Hvs1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21

IsrAEE CORRESPONDENT 1 \. sERvIcEI
WASHINGTON. Fen. 2l-BN ma
jority ranging from 10 10 so, the con
ference report on the Esch-Cummins
bill TO govern the return Of the rail
roads TO private ownership on March l
vas expected 10 De passed by the
house today.
Labor leaders and government own
ership advocates opposed 20 the COM
prouise measure admitted there was
,cant prospects OF preventing the house
from adopting the conference report
embodied in the bill.
DEBATE Is LIMITED.
The house was to meet At II O'Clock
fhis morning. an hour earlier than US
.usl. 10 take up the report. Debate
Vas 10 be confined TO FIVE hours. the
opponents. and proponents of-the bill
10 share equally in the exchange OF
arguments. A stormy session was an
ticipated.
In the conclusion ot the debate it
vas agreed a vote should be taken
20 decide whether the report be al
onted. or recommitted 70 conference
with recommendations that It be FUR
1her amended A final vote was eN-
uected about six o'clock.
FsCH TO HEAD SUPPORTERS
Rep. Esch. Of wisconsin, the Kepun-
lean chairman OF the house interstate
and foreign commerce committee, was
TO lead the supporters OF the bill. The
fEht was expected TO be made Largely
on party lines. although Rep. san
Ravburn. Democrat. OF Texas. q mem
bsr Of the committee. has urged his
colleagues on the Democratic eide not
10 attempt to stand in the bills way
Considerable Democratic opposition
vas promised. however. because It was
claimed by leaders OF the minority the
guaranty Of 5z per cent income
10 the railroads. proposed by the bill
would result in increased rates amount
inKto an additional t1.25o.ooo,ooo.
Adoption Of tho conference report
the house would pass IL on to the
senate whose Republican leaders are
also prepared TO jam II through.
Republican leaders Of the senate, as
we'll as OF the house are making the
prediction that the bin will be on it,
way 70 the president by the middle
or next week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
CHILD VICTIM
OF ATTACK
TINTERsATloNAL NEWS sERyIce

TINTERhATIoEAL NEWs SERVICE
SPRINGFIELD. Mass Feb. 2i--Ihe
victim Of q brutal attack while on an
errand for her mother twelF'e-t ear-old
Virginia walker was found hendishly
slain near her home early today. The
body. which wss frozen stiff from the
cold. was found on pile Of blankets
among some unused sleighs in the roar
&c creamery where the little girl had
sone for bottle OF mlk
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-02-21
LABOR BLACKL|STS
SIX SENATORS
BY MILDRED MORRIS.

TsTAFF coFKEsFoNoENT Z h sENVIIE1
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21-Six senators
for first place are tied on the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor's congression
a blacklist 1t was learned today.
These senators are Smoot. Of Utah.
Meyers. Of Montana: sherman Of HI
nois. Thomas. OF Colorado; Cummins.
Of Iowa and Underwood. OF Alaba-
ma These men lead the list OF those
who will be bitterly opposed at the
polls by the A. F. OF L.
The first named three along with
Pomerene of Ohio, King. OF Utah.
Phipps of Colorado; Lodge. OF Mass
achusetts and Penrose, OF Pennsyl-
vania, who are not up for reelection
have the blackest anti-iabor records
in the senate federation officials an
nounced today.