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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
GOMPERS
ISSUES A
WARNING
BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcEl
WASHINGTON, July 28-Warning all
concerned not to play politics with th-
industrial situation. either by laying
off men or reducing their wages Sam
uel Gompcrs. president Of the American
Federation of Labor. IN an exclusive
interview given today TO the Internal
ional News Service, declared that what
the country needs is production and
that arrogance. bieotry and autocra-
tic conduct OF employers is waste
that society can i'll afford
President Gompers scored the ten
dency to lay of men and asked if it
were a political trick for the purpose
of soaring them into one OF the other
or the political camps. AS TO wage
reductions he said labor would toll
crate no such thing and would resist
to the last ditch.
For months We have heard the cry.
he said. "dinned and dinned into our
ears: Increase production increase
production" How can increased pro
duction be accomplished under q policy
Of laying of thousands Of workers
The American Woolen, Mills in
Massachus close their doors It
may be OF interest to note the record
of profits for this company and to TO-
call statements Of President Wm. W
Wood
The American woolen CO increas-
! ed its net income SIC per cent for 1918
! over 1914 The net incrolse in COM
mon stock earnings was 531 per cent.
Since the American Wooden Mills con
troll so large q portion OF the business
OF making wool cloth being common
| " known as the wool trust it may
| be well to go into more details re
! garding ito operations
There were for the wear ending
| December 81 1919. after deduction of
| taxes and all charges, net earnings
| Of S10.770.s04. equal to S39es per share
on the s20.000.oo0 OF common stock
This is after allowance has been MADE
| for preferred dividends. In 1918 the
earnings per share on common stock
| were s13.s4. a total of $5.572,52T. Pres
ident Wood told his stockholders that
/ the close Of the year left the company
| with untitled orders sufficient to keep
the machinery fully employed well into
1920. and with good prospects for fun
production for the entire year.
Foreign deliveries Increased approx
| mately 100 per cent during 1879
In addition TO this case there is the
action of the Pennsylvania railroad IN
| laying off approximately 10000 If re-
1 ports are accurate.
"wnl this help to move freight VIII
it help to give the nation that III
creased production Of which it stands
in real need?
"Or is the laying OF Of workers n
revival Of hat old and crude policy
Of laying off men during political
campaign for the purpose OF driving
them in fright and necessity into a
political camp7"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
WITNESS SAYS MEN
WERE INTOXICATED
New Angle to West Ham.
mond Auto Fatality Yes
terday at Inquest.

That Nike Rutyna and his compan-
sonS were intoxicated when their car
went into the ditch on Burnham road
Monday night, resulting IN the death
of Rutyna. was brought out yesterday
afternoon at the opening of the in
quest which IS being conducted by a
deputy from the office Of Coroner Pet
er Hoffman.
Only three witnesses were examined
fn the session yesterday afternoon at
the West Hammond police station. The
inquest was to have opened at two
o'clock but because of other matters
the deputy coroner was unable to
reach the city until after 4:3O o'clock
George Groeling and Mr.. and Mrs
Marvin Reed who saw Rutyna lying
in the road near the road and brough,
Patrolman John Kosmala to the scene
gave their testimony before the jury
which had been selected. They had
seen no one around the car when they
passed but said that when they return.
ed with the officer. Theodore Luczak
the driver and several OF his compan-
ions had returned with ropes and wers
preparing TO pull the car frcIn tht
counted the Coroner asked II there
ditch. After their story had been re-
were any indications that the men hac
been intoxicated. Mr. Groeling re
piled that all were intoxicated.
The boys Immediately after the a..
Cident had blamed the wreck IN an
other car which they met on the mar
row road, claiming that the brlgh
ed Luczak. What effect this new angI,
lights OF an approaching car had blind
CT the case will have on the verdict o
the jury remains to be seen. Th,
other witnesses who were ALI occupant
OF the wrecked car will be examined
al another session which has been Sc
for Thursday. August 9TH.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
(BULLETIN)

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sEsVlcEl
NEW YORK, July 2s.-Idenufcs-
ton Of the body of Mrs. katherine
Jackson-Lerov. trunk murder vic
tim. was completed this afternoon.
Mrs. Marie Trumbull and her hus-
band. Patrolman Leo Trumbull of
Detroit. looked at the shrunken and
discolored features Of the woman
Who was murdered in Detroit and
whose body was shipped to this city
in a trunk and both said it was MRS.
Leroy. who formerly lived at their
home and who was a close friend Of
Mrs. Trumbull
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28

The vacation tour Of a Chicago fam
lily ended in sudden tragedy near Mich
igan city yesterday when an automo-
Bile. driven by Peter Jaukitis. 215s
West Twenty street. Chicago.
was struck by fast Michigan Central
railroad train.
Five members Of the party. including :
two little children. were instantly kill
ed and Mrs John Jaukitis. mother of
one Of the children. was seriously in
jured The accident was witnessed by
Peter Jaukitis. Jr. in an automobile
just ahead Of the car which was
struck The party in two cars. was
enroute 70 Benton Harbor.
The dead
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jaukitis. 215s
W Tweaty-third street
Adolph Jaukitis. ., and his cousin,
Victoria. s.
Frank 1wanouskas, 1900 W. Twen-
ty-second street.
WARNING TOO LATE
The two cares had just left Michigan
City and had reached the railroad
crossing at the township line The
first car crossed ahead of the train
Young Jaukitis turned to wave a warn
ing TO his father only to see the car
struck by the engine and rolled over
and over
The bodies Of the dead will he re-
turned to Chicago today following the
inquest.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
ROAD R|PPERS P|NCHED
IN WEE SMA' HOURS

Springing new surprise in his war
on speeders. chief Of Police Peter Aust
gen yesterday as igned Motorcycle Of
fcer II Ray Bell to patrol Summer St.
during tho early morning hours with
the result that between 5 and a. n
today Bell had picked up "road-rip-
pers The men were booked al the
police station on charges of speedfn <
and will be arraigned in the city cour.
tomorrow morning
They are Joe Nasinik. 11S Co. House
said TO have been going S5 miles an
hour. Ed Karstens 399 Pine street.
who was hitting II UP at 40 m9es and
H c Miller. 42S Drackert street. &C.
ing s5 miles an hour.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
MINE OWNERS
PROFITEERNG?
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

KNOXVILLE. Tenn. July 2S-From
fifteen TO twenty warrants against lea d.
ing mine owners OF Kentucky and
Tennessee, charging prohteerins under
the Lever act. will be isued within the
next few days, it was reported here to-
day Books OF the coal operators
have been under federal investigation
for several weeks j naccordance with
the inquiry ordered by Dist. Atty W
w kennerIy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
LAKE CO. CITIES ARE
INTERESTED IN BILL
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

INDIANAPoLIs. IND. July 2s-The
lower house Of the Legislature today
passed the Hogston two platoon fire de-
partInent bill. 73 to l The bill is now
ready for the governors signature
The measure is applicable to cities
OF more than $4,000 population. Rep.
Covalt. of Howard county, cast the
only dissenting vote. Rep Mckinley
Of Delaware county. deplored the fact
that cities of less than 5000 were not
included in the freman's relief plan.
Such a bill had been passed. but the
governor withheld his signature.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
RuLLErIN1

WASHINGTON. July 2s.-secre-
tary Of Labor Wilson is expected to
make a report TO the president to-
day on the coal situation, it was an
nounced at the White House.
Tho president viii not act with re-
gard to appealing TO coal miners TO
settle their labor troubles. until
he has studied the report Of Secre-
tary Wilson.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
LEWIS URGES
REMEDIAL
ADJUSTMENTS
BULLETIN

DANVILLE, ILL, July 2s-Tbe first
break I'm the coal strike TINT has seri-
Ously threatened the supply from
the central competitive fields since Inst
Friday, came today when men employ
ed in twelve Illinois mines returned to
work.
An increase of 81 a day for "top
men" was the basis for the settlement
TINT brought the men back TO work.
Shipping mines arc stiII shut down
but II Is believed the men returning
will hasten settlement.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
DR.. L. OSTROWSKI
IS NOW MAJOR

Friends Of Dr. Leonard Ostrowski.
formerly OF Indiana Harbor, a brother
Of DR.. r. O. Ostrowski Of Hammond.
for two years an officer In the Polish
Red Cross in Europe vii be gratihed
to learn he has been promoted to Ma
jor He is the second higheet officer
in the Red cross and Is now in War
saw where he heads the hospital work
CT the REQ Cross.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
RIrLLETIN


INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE
TERRE HAUTE, IND. July Is
Striking Indiana coal miners today
were ordered-or at least "advis-
ed"-to return TO work by Presi-
dent Ed Stewart. Of District No
II. United Mine Workers. it was
learned from miners who attended
q meeting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
ARMOUR co.
VISITED BY FIRE

CHICAGO, July 2S.-More than 200
Gremen were overcome by heat and
enoked in fire that partially destroyed
the beef house of Armour & Co. COW
erinE half a block at the stock yards.
early to-day. Damage of hundreds OF
thousands Of dollars was caused by the
blaze. Several Of the fremen We're
rushed IN an unconscious condition TO
hospitals.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
5 Pm. NEWS
FLASHES
(BULLETIND

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcEl
CHICAGO. July 2s.--Coincident
with the report today from Danville.
Ill. that the men in u mines in
that vicinity had gone back TO work
after being idle since last Friday
came the news that 5000 workers
are idle al Gary steel mills owing to
lack Of fuel.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
(BULLETLN)

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE
BERLIN. July 2s.-A plot for
Bolshevist uprising in Germany as
soon as the Russian red troops
crossed the Prussian frontier and
the declaration Of a Bolshevik re-
pubic. has been discovered. the Lo-
kal Anzeiger announced today
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28

sure will be vetoed by Gov. Good
rich. Il was learned authoritRtIvely.
A number of salary bills had been
passed by both houses.
INDIANAPOLIS. ND. July as
kSenator James J. Nejdl. OF Whiting
took the door in the senate as cham
kuion Of the Mckinley House bill to
compel wholesalers TO sell TO cooper
: alive stores. The measure was one
Of the most closely contested in the
senate during the special session and
was finally killed by a vote of il ayes
. and II noes.
WANTS TO PROTECT THEM
ganator NejdI declared that he be-
reved in protecting the cooperative
concerns. He asserted that these or
! santzations have been Disseminated
! against in the past and that he be-
slfeved that the proposed Legislation
was in line with the desires of the
senate 70 do something 10 bring about
"a reduction in the cost of living.
I am not a Socialist" Senator Nejdl
said. but I believe this form of CO.
operative business is coming. I know
in the past that jobbers have discrim-
mated against this business.
CALLS 1T BLACKMAIL
The opposite stand was taken by
Senator Hagerty of South Bend. who
declared that the measure proposed a
t"foru1 OF Socialism and form Of black
mall"
It was regarded as rather unusual
that Senator Nejdl void support the
measure so strenuoUsly. It was no
ted. however. that the cooperative
stores bill was introduced in the house
By Clark Mckinley of MunCte and that
action on the bill IN the senate was
called for by his brother. Arthur D.
Mckinley. Senator Mckinley was es-
pecially desirous of seeing the measure
pass.
THEY MAKE DEDUCTIONS
From the caucus meetings also comes
word that Senator Mckinley is sup
porting the Lake county senators in
CONTINUED on page three)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
CHuLLErrN)

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE
BERLIN. July 2S.-Cncontlrmed
rumors were current here today that
a revolution has broken out at
Poscn. in West Prussia Strikes
and riots are said to be occurring.
According 10 reports from Iesen,
Polish troops have been called out
to suppress the disorders.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
HOUsEBREAKERS BUSY

Three hcqnes on Sheffield avenue,
were broken into by thieves last nisht.
The victims were W Z Ackort. 36I
sberield avenue. Pail Eckman- Of 800
Sheffield avenue: and Alexander Eiten,
ass sheffield avenue None OF the res
.dents reported losses to the police
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERVIcEl
ERIE PA, July 2s-TWelve peo-
pie were seriously injured and
score fothers badly bruised in a
head-on collision between an Erie
end Cambridge Springs trolley car
and a milk train at Mckean. twelve
miles south Of Erie, this Afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
VISITING HIS
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN

VALPARAISO. July Esd Simon.
democratic rlstrict chairman for this
district came IN this afternoon from
Hammond and held a conference with
county chairman Spooner.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
Train Wrecks.
Auto, Killing
Family of 5
BULLETIN

The JaukitiS family. fvc members OF
which were killed yesterday about
noon near Michigan city when the
automobile in which they were riding
was struck by Michigan Central train
stopped I'm East Chicago yesterday
morning and inquired of special police
man, Bill schultz regarding the rOnd
to Benton Harbor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
r,NreRnA1IonAL NEWS SERVICE

RIVERSIDE. Cal July -o.-A
slight earthquake shock was felt
here at 759 a. m. today. The tenn
blor occasioned no alarm. and there
was no damage reported from any
quarter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
EAST CHICAGO MAN
ASKS DAMAGES

George Raeich of East Chicago. asks
damages OF the Gary street Railway
in the amount OF $4,000 in personal
injury suit fled in the Superior court
yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
The WEATHER.

FOR INDIANA--Fair tonight and
= Thursday little change in temper
nture.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28

On streets and uewsstandB, 50
per copy. Delivered by carrier IN
hammond and West Hammond,
500 per month.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-07-28
.HAGGERTY
CALLS BILL
\. SOCIALISM
}
'CapltaI Says Home Rule Tax
Bill Is A Contract
ors' Bill
BULLETIN

BULLETIN
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, July @S-
All bills raising the salaries OF
public officials, with the exception
of the Lake county bill, passed by
the special session of the legisIa-
ture, will be vetoed by Gov. GOOD
rich, IT was learned authOritHtively'
A number of salary bills had been
passed by both houses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-09

Ready For a Boom.
The Palm Beech hotels will be
crowded this winter. II Will be
cheaper 10 stay in them than 20 buy
coal IN the North.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-09
CIRLHOOD STORIES
OF FAMOUS WOMEN
CIara Morris

Clara Morris
The children on the farm thought
they would have some fun with their
visitor, just arrived from Cleveland.
The biggest boy lifted her UP on
huge horse. gave him a slap and
sent him galloping across the field.
When Clara Morris (born in 1S49)
grew older she described this awful
beast. His eyes were the size OF
soup plates Large clouds Of smoke
came from his nostrils. He had n
glass enameled surface and II he was
half as tall as he felt, some museum
manager missed a fortune"
She threw one leg over the slip
perry bare back, uttered a Piercing
shrek and lickety-split across the
pasture she went, hanging on the
horses name. The children all voted
her "plucky' and she was soon their
leader.
This little girl became a famous
actress She tells all about the
theatrical world n Life On The
Stage"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-09
CORRIDOR GOSSIP

Certificates OF membership TO the
Boys Debating club have been is-
sued TO Harry Bingham, Carson
Dalton and Frederick Place.
Everybody is talking about the
history club hike which took place
Friday afternoon at PottawatomIe
park. All the eligible historians
and their friends were there of
course. chaperoned by j. V. Masters.
The evening was spent with a
weiner roast and games.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-09
School
Study
Sports
10 SCH0LA
EsaSPORTSM
How To Drop Kick

Spectators appreciate 1t more
than any other type Of kicking, 81
said Walter Eckersall ten years ago.
The same is true OF the drop kick
today. 1t brings the crowds TO their
feet.
Practice. practice. practice. makes
drop kickers. Brickley, OF Harvard
once made five in a single game, but
Brickley had been drop kicking
every day OF the year, winter, spring
summer and fall.
There are two main ways TO hold
the ball. One Is with the long axis
vertical. left hand on toy. right hand
underneath. The other is with one
hand on each side. But the main
thing Is to see that II strikes the
ground right. IL should strike the
ground IN an almost vertical position.
face toward the goal. top slanting
slightly toward the kicker.
There are two ways TO kick a.
Either hit It below the center with
the toe OF the shoe at the very in
slant that 1t strikes the ground. or
catch It IN the instep at the instant
that It rises. The former is better.
most coaches say.
Take good aim. Keep your eye on
the goal posts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-09
LEADING IN CLASS.
WEIGHS n POUNDS

Frank Golomski IS not a giant
wrestler. He Is only AZ inches tall
:, eighs only 81 pounds. but he is a
giant just the same.
Frank Is a giant above his ears.
Although he Is the smallest and
highest pupil, he owns the biggest
brain in Loyola University. Chicago.
He is only Il years old. but leads
the Freshmen class OF ST. Ignatius
college at Loyola.
Gomolski IS a round-faced, clear
eyed boy. Although a dwarf. he Is
normal in all other ways. He ear
ries a gun and marches at a full 80
inch step in the Reserve Officers
training CORPS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-09
CLUB GIRLS AT
FIRST MEETING
Ninety-five M m b ers and
Guests of Y. ". c. A.
Attend.

Ninety-fivs members and guests
OF the club girls OF the Y. w. G. A.
attended the first meeting OF the
year held Thursday evening at the
association building. Preceding the
evenings program supper was
served Reports were given OF the
city conference held last summer
AT Lake Geneva, Wis. by Itha Nc
Nay. Hazel Bowman, Edna King and
Bethany Geyer. A play based on
the Dewey lake conference held in
June was given by Jeona Di5tler,
Fac Fisher, Anita Vargo, Hilda Hat
Ter and Gertrude Sykes. A twin city
conference club wes organized with
the Elkhart association.
At a meeting Of the directors OF
the association Miss Helen Lang
and Mrs. 81. r. Denison were select
ed to act as members OF the board
OF directors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-09
MAKEPLANS FOR
VOTING NOV. 2;
MACHINES USED
Clerk Orders Paper Ballot;
and Installs Extra Helpers
In Precincts.

Due % the heavy registration.
County Clerk Wilbur Warner Fri
day ordered 20.600 Australian paper
ballots for use In 81. Joseph county
az the November election.
There are So voting machines for
use In South Bend and there are
S. precincts. In 10 OF the precincts
where the registration was heavy IL
viii BE necessary 10 use the Aus
traiian ballot IN addition 10 the
voting ma chines- A double set OF
eight precincts.
One Voter n Minute.
With this system IN operation
election day six people can vote at
the came time and expedite the work
IN several OF the precincts the num-
Der OF voters Is In excess OF 500.
There are 20 minutes in the voting
day and In order 10 care for all the
voters the above system was planned
by County Clerk Warner.
The order for the Australian pa
per ballots with other necessary in
formation relative 10 the voting
Nov. 2 In ST. Joseph county was
forwarded 70 the State Board Of
Election Commissioners az Indiana
polls Friday morning.
Other Parties To File.
The only party other than the
democratic and republican parties.
which has filed its nominees 70 T
county office with the county clerk
= the socialist party. However,
this party has filed but one nominee
Reed L. Mallory. socialist represen-
tHtive for congress. The prohibit
ton. single tax and farmer labor
parties have no candidates for coun-
~ office filed with the clerk. These
parties. however. have until IS days
previous 20 election for the filing OF
their respective candidates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-09
Home
Work
Play
MYSTERY IS CLEARED
BUT CLARIBEL LEAVES

(Weezy's Diary, Sunday, Sept 2s)
can hardly wait till tomorrow
morning. There was so much ex-
citement in school last week that /
am aching 10 get back.
Weather. nice.
Took a walk with Dad and mother
this afternoon. Met no one interest
ing.
CWeezy's Diary. Monday. Sept. I'D
feel sorry for Peanut and Pipe
Dream. Poor little Peanut II was 4
blow TO him-the cunning thing,
In they marched this morning. Lit
tie Peanut had on a high stiff collar
and a big new green and purple tie.
He carried his head some high.
Pipe-Dream had his bells on too.
He wore a new suit-at least I guess
II was new. None OF US girls had ever
seen II before.
We all snickered when they came
into the room.
But there was no CIaribel. No
one had seen her since Friday night.
The two suitors bore up under the
blow all right during the morning.
In the afternoon they surely had
downcast looks. especially Peanut
Pipe Dream always looks moro or
less downcast anyway.
Then. later IN the afternoon we
saw a special delivery boy coming
up the walk. The bell rang in a
few minutes.
Out in the hall we found ia note
pinned w on the bulletin board.
Here II Is as nearly as can remem-
Der:
Dear Chums:
I'm awfully sorry 70 leave you
so suddenly, but I am not a movie
actress at all. In stead I am only
a writer for a big magazine. My
Job this fall is to go 10 different
cities and attend high school in
each one for a while. Later I'll
write n story about II. Goodby,
and love TO you all
CIaribel Worthington.
'Weil. OF all the nerve" 1t took
our breath.
We girls are going TO have a
nice party next Saturday night and
invite Peanut and Pipe-Dream. Joe
! Lyons makes me tired. Peanut Is a
dear. He IS so cute.
Dot tells me that you have no
idea how interesting Pipe Dream
really Is when you get to know him
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-09
OF SCOUT
SCRIBES WEDNESDAY

Scout scribes will meet in the
Chamber OF Commerce, Oct. 10, at Z
o'clock to organize a training class
for Scribes. During the short bust
ness meeting a newspaper mans
views on writing Will be Sven and
Scoutmaster 10 Taylor Will speak.
The order OF events in the Scout
Rally az they now stand are as fol-
lows: Scout parade from the Cham
Der OF Commerce building, COM
petitive drill; Paul Revere race
dressing contest: water boiling
knot tying: signaling: human signal
tower; first aid contest. fireman :
lift race and the horse and rider
contest