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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE
PORTLAND, ORE, june 3-An ehort
will he mnde TO diSpIace Wallace VIC
ramant as chairman of the Oregon re-
publican delegation TO Chicago con-
.rntion by sanficId Macdonald Wac
nouald charges that McCamant mas
rubIIcIy announced he viii not vote
for Hiram W johnson, though the III
Ter carried the primary election ihere.
His second charge is that Wet ah"n'
refuses 10 obey tho mandate Of the re-
rubiican party whose servant ne A.
under the law.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
KOSMULA SET
UPON BY THUGS
West Hammond Officer Es-
capes With Life After a
Terrific Battle.

Set upon by thugs who attacked him
as he emerged from an alley last night
officer John Kosmala of the West
Hammond police escaped with his life.
only after a terrific resistance had
been put up Today he is confined to
his bed with injuries which consist for
the most part OF wounds made by the
keen blade OF a razor across his fore
At once but managed to summon aid
his neck. His left hand is also badly
lacerated
kosmala who travels the night beat
in West Hammond had gone to make
his regular inspection around the West
Hammond Trust & Savings bank at
o clock After looking over the rear
Of the premises and finding everything
right he started east through the al
lev which lies between state street and
Plummer avenue.
AS the patrolmau reached the first
street east of the bank he passed
through the shadow cast by large
barn. There he was attacked by three
men. One of them graspe his arms
from behind while another hastily felt
over his clothes az If searching for
weapons or money. This has led TO
ttlf UtAltl lndL the attackers dfd not
know he was an officer but were after
his money.
Kosmala is powerful man and soon
had the three men engaged in a live
ly scrap. He was unable to reach
his gun which the men overlooked but
was kept busy ducking and twisting to
avoid the slashes OF one man who
seemed to cut his throat. He final
ly managed 10 hurl them of whereup
on they scurried for cover leaving one
mans shirt sleeve in the policeman's
grin.
Kosmala was so weakened BY the
struggle that he could not give chase
foreclose a chattel mortgage against
Search failed TO locate the assailants
who were going west when last seen.
Several shots were fred IN their direc
tion by the officer but the men were
too far away to offer a decent target.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
.McIlroy
Gains Eight
New Votes
ESPECIAL To THE T1MEs.I ]

CROWN POINT IND. June 3-Frank
B McIllroy gained eight more votes
yesterday on his competitor. Oliver
c. Holmes in the recount OF the ball
lots cast for state senator in the pri-
mary Mr. Holmes now leads the
Hammond man by only eight votes.
Five OF the Gary precincts were gone
over yesterday making total or -Yne
out of the thirty that have been re-
counted MT. McIllroy has already
gained twenty-one votes in Gary and
if this ratio continues it is predic-
ted that he will have fifty more cred
tied to him before the canvass Of the
city ends His friends were certain
that the lead Of eight would be wiped
out by tonig ght
The Gary precincts are all large and
the recount is progressing slower than
in other parts Of the county. The
count in East Chicago where Mr. Nc
Ilroy led in the primary is also ex-
pected To he slow because OF multi
ated ballots.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
Narcotic Law
vi0Iat0rS Face Pen

With Ave separate counts against
them for violating different sections
OF the law regulating the sale and
transportation of narcotics. Raymond
McGonigin, alias W. c. Harris and
Walter q. Saith. captured by Ham
mond police. face long terms in the
penitentiary. Both men had made
confessions and sensational develop
ments may come later.
Narcotic inspectors Of the Internal
Revenue Service have been trailing
the men for a long time This week
two inspectors visited Hammond, be-
lieving that the two men would come
here and attempt to purchase NOR
phine and cocaine. As McGoraCill
and Smith did not appear. they ar
ranged with the Hammond police to
watch for them.
OFFICERS Singer and King ver. N.
lucky ones. They spotted their men
at the South Shore station as thew
were about to board the train for
Chicago Searched at the police sta
tion they were found to be carving
two packages ,one containing NOR
phne and the other cocaine Tbe
two men also had about 81 500 on their
persons.
According 70 the confession which
was signed BY McGonagill and in part
corrohorated by Smith they had stolen
= number Of blank order forms from
a druggist. The forms are the ones
prescibed by the Internal Revenue
Service TO be used in procuring mar
eotics Every blank given 10 A doc
tor or druggist by the government
must be accounted for so they are
hard 10 obtain and are dealt out with
care.
With these forms the men would
visit drug stores and wholesale bouses
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
BULLETIN

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERyIcEl
CHICAGO. June 3-Reports that
the seats OF Nat Goldstein of the
Eleventh Missouri district. and
Robert Z. Moore. of the Twelfth
both of St. Louis. were TO be de-
clared vacant because Of the Wash
ington revelations that they had
received $500 and $4,000 respec-
lively from the Lowden campaign
fund. were denied by the national
committee on the ground that un-
less a contest was filed. there was
no way TO reopen their cases. And
il is too late TO file a contest now
1t is possible, however. that the
credentials committee of the con-
vention may take such action.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
IS ANOTHER
COUP ON WAY
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVIcE1
BERLIN, June S.-A sensa tional re-
port printed by the Tageblatt that
greater numbers OF the Bavarian vol
unteer corps are concentrating near
Berlin, especially in the vicinity ct
Potsdam for a revolutionary outbreak
on Sunday, was denied today BY botn
Chancellor Mueller and the mayor Of
Fotsdam. According to the Tageblatt
Prince August Wilhelm, son of the for
mer kaiser. has been taking an active
part in the preparations for the coup.
AMI that the program included the az
rest of extremist leaders and an anti
semitic outbreaks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
BACHELOR CHILD
DECISION HELD UP

VALPARAISO. Ind, Jun Sin the
Circuit court today Judge Loring with
held passing a verdict in the custody
matter of the Bachelor child. stating
that his decision would be held up tenn
porarily and that in the meantime he
hoped that the mother would give more
attention to the care of the child and
remain a home and look after it, He
said she was not wholly to blame as
she had been married when only II
years Of age.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
BY WILLIAM PHILLIP siMMs
STAFF CORRESPONDENT l. N. SERVICE

lSTSFF CORkESFSNDENA = -
CHICAGO. June 3-A strange Neer
of the political winds have set IN dur
inr the past a hours and many lead
ers voice the opinion that instead p
the convention possibly lasting over
sunday. it may even end as carly as
Friday.
Gen. Leonard Wood believes the con-
vention viii be short and some Of his
rtinc!paI supporters have expressed a
SIMILAR view. while along presidential
ro,vv there seems 20 be a new born
feeling that Things viii not drag along
in deadlock once proceedings at the
Coliseum Eet under way
EASES COW ENTIoN LABORS
All sorts of reasons for this new pre-
convention cross-current have been put
forward. but the principal ono invok-
cd is tho campaign fund airing before
tac Kenyon committee in Washington.
-rh,, senatorial investigation. it is cur
ront,v believed here. has already per
fc-med considerable amount of work
" hich in one way or another. the con-
,,ntfon would otherwise have had 10
H.. thereby shortening its Iabo-s by
thg1 much.
Furthermore. II is believed here. that
f. case it is found after tho first bal
lat OF two. that the chances of any OF
Continued on page seven.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
WILL NOT
DRAG TOA
DEADLOCK
Prediction Made That Harmony
Will Prevail From
The Outset
CAN THEY PRY
HIM LOOSE?

LONDON, juno 3-"The only way
they can get me for president IL ~
the seIective service act" declared
Ambassador John j Davis, with
laugh today when asked II he would
acrept the democratic nomination
for president at san Francisco. VT.
Davis addedi
81 think I shall stay where l am.
The American ambassador - "si'-
ting tight" although he naturally
feels keen interest in the Prcsl-
dentfaI boom which is under way
In his behalf in the I. s.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
BRITISH FLAG BURNED;
i. S. BEGINS INQUIRY

WASHINGTON June 3-The state
department asked the District of Col
umbia commissioners today for a full
report on the burning Of a British flag
in front of the treasury yesterday by
pro-Irish sympathizers.
1t is understood that the state de-
partment VIII demand action against
the women who burned the flag.
Nc statement was forthcoming from
the state department as to whether
the British embassy had protested
against the incident.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERYIcEl
CHICAGO, June 3-North Car
olina's seventeen regular" dele
gates were seated by the national
committee today by unanimous de-
cision after I contesting delega-
ties named by the colored republi-
can committee of North Carolina
had failed to appear at the contest
hearing. The seated delegates who
are headed by John r. Moorehead.
national committeeman, are in
structed for Judge P. NJ Prtch-
ard. The contesting delegates
were reported to have been for
Wood
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
WAUKEGAN
IS SCENE OF
RACE RIOTS

vAJkEGAN, Ill. June s-Two U.
s marines lie wounded in Great
Lakes Naval training station hospital
today and the naval authorities are
planning the most drastic disciplinary
measures for the station as the result
Of another race riot-the second in
three days-in which a mob Of sailors
and marines late Wednesday night at
tackled the Waukegan police and at
tempted to burn down a hotel frequent
cd by negroes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
WAI.LTICH is
BOUND OVER

WHITING. Ind. June 3-Adam wall
itch. age % years. arrested upon
serious charge Of complaint Of the
parents IF year old Anna Kovach Of
White Oak. avenue, was arraigned in
the city court on Tuesday.
Wslltich was bound over to the
criminal court by special judge Dwyer
on a bond Of $4,000 and in default Of
same is being held.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
BI LLETIN

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE -
CHICAGO, June S-The contost N
the sixth Tennessee district, was set
tied today when Harry A Luck oeie-
cate of Nashville. and J I'll A"stin'
alternate, of Antioch, withdrew their
claims for seats. Thercupon the nat
ional committee voted unanimously 10
seat j. B. r. Mccall, delegate ana
a. IT. Moore. alternate. Both arc rom
Nashville and arc reported TO be "n-
nIed~ed to any candidate.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
vAEPO MINISTER
TO GO EAST

Pastors OF Christian churches in
this vicinity will be interested in learn
ing that Rev. H. A. Denton one OF the
prominent pastors CT the Christian
church in Northern Indiana. has re-
signed the pastorage OF the Christian
church in Valparaiso and viii take
charge of the Christian church at Al
toona Pa. He went to Valparaiso
three years ago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
BULLETIN
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE
ST. LOUIS, MO-. June 3-Nat
Goldstein. circuit clerk of St.
Louis today declared in answer to
numerous declarations that he
should resign as member of the
Missouri delegation to Chicago be-
cause of the Lowden campaign
fund disclosures in sf1is state, that
he Intended filling his seat at the
convention.
Goldstein refused to comment on
Gov. Lowden's repudiation of him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
CROWN POINT OPENS
CONCERT SEASON
THIS EVENING

concerts to be given at Crown Point
BY Gary's Municipal band will be held
under the direction of D. U. Carver at
the Court House Square at the Hub
this evening. The Crown Point Cham
Der Of Commerce signed a contract re-
Gently for series Of open air con-
certs. Providing the weather is ia
vorable. large number OF Gary people
viii make the trip.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03


candidate for the presidency will be
nominated on the seventh ballot. If the
average opinions OF 2S visiting poll
ticians serve as an indIca ton.
Hiram Johnson's or Leonard Woods
whose shoulders caught the mantle
of Roosevelt? Lobby chatters gives
it to Wood since Col. Roosevelt. son
of the old man" arrived here and sat
to have his picture taken with the
general.
Stretched clear across the front OF
the Auditorium Hotel facing Lake
Michigan. is the biggest election ban
ner ever painted. In colossal red let
ters on field of white appears the
name OF Hiram Johnson.
He's even trying 70 win the Can
adam vote" waE remarked.
Republican women delegates have
been invited to Hover house." pre-
sided over by Mrs. James. w. Morr-
son. Hooverite, who announces that
luncheon will be served at only fifty
cents the plate.
1t was remarked that when certain
delegates shrugged shoulders over the
effect of news Of alleged Lowden dele
gate purchases in Missouri. they spoke
of dark horses as possibilities rather
than of avoWed candidates.
A formal statement issued from the
Hoover headquarters says Mr.. Hoover
will not be in Chicago during the CON
vention because he is so busy with
other affairs"
The contests before the national com
rnittee afford not only food for much
political thought. but also consider
able amusement. A great many col
ored delegates are contesting and oc
casionally the hearing devolves into
a regular minstrel with MT. Intuh
locutah. and Mr.. Bones" polling the
mirth strings.
John I. King. Of Connecticut is the
busiest politician in Chicago. He sees
and powwows with more people dur
ing the day and most of the night than
any other single man. He's out to
beat Wood.
Indiana politicians are here in force
and several Of them are gratifying an
ambition to participate in the counseis
of the national committee. John 3.
kealing. friend of Boies Penrose, Is
exercising an Indiana proxy Occas-
ionally he leaves the room and lets
Gov. James P. Goodrich or some 9TH
er Hoosier sit in for him.
T. r. Second is a subject OF univer-
sal interest among the pre-convention
crowds. He is unknown to most OF
the delegates and they want to COM
pare him with his daddy. He's help
ing viii Hays.
Col. Wm. Boyce Thompson. one OF
the delegates at-large. came today He
that the New York delega-
ton would caucus next Monday morn
ing.
The time hallowed tile hat of the
politician is conspicuous by its alb
sence this year. Only one has appear
ed far and that worn by the Rev
A. J. Brown, a contesting colored del
cgate FUN Mississippi sub.
Today IS California; day The Cal
ifornia delegates arrive en- masse and
hi johnson also gets in.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
JOHNSON
ARRIVES ON
THE GROUND
Hiram Given Big 0VatiOns When
He Reached Chicago
This Afternoon
BULLETIN

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sEEVIcEl
CHICAGO, June 5-On stepping from
the train Senator johnson was besteged
by a small army of reporters. To rep
resentative Of the international News
Service he made the following statement:
IT am delighted TO be here-dehghted
not only because of impending events,
but also just TO be in Chicago again.
"A year ago when the abstraction of
preventing war had seized mems i'm
ag1nations, and the pitfalls and dangers
of the co-ca1led League of Nations were
little known, it was rather hard shedding
to preach pure Americanism.
II wan TO aid as best I can in having
the Republican party, true TO it's tradi-
tons and principles, stand boldly forth,
the champion of American institutions
and the right of the Republic TO 1--we it's
own life in its own way.
IT am again here on the same errand'
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
5 Pm. NEWS
FLASHES
BULLETIN

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcEI
NEWPORT. r. L., June 3-Res-
olute. the favorite. won the first
OF the Americas Cup trials here
this afternoon. The Resolute
crossed the finish line at 2:2O:144.
The Vanitie finished at 2.5e :06
The time for the race was three
hours. % minutes and seconds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
~ WILLIAM PHILIP sIMMs

tSTAFF CORRESPONDENT N sERVIcEl
CHICAGO, June Hiram Johnson,
the last Of the Big Three Candidates
FOR the republican nomination to reach
the scene of battle, arrived here this
afternoon.
With a whoop and bang and blare
Of bands such as greeted the coming
of no other presidential candidate in
this campaig gn. the Californian brisk
" swung himself down from the steps
of his sleeper. Literally landing in
the arms Of elamoring admirers. he
was swept along by the crowd on the
Platform and into an automobile out
side the LaSalle Street station
"HODY HIRAM" THEY SAID
From the station ne was driven to
the Auditorium hotel where his head
quarters have been established His
car moved slowly 70 give Chicagoans.
out to greet him, a chance TO see him
"Howdy Hiram. people shouted all
along the line. The Write In Club"
as those who at the time Of the Illi-
nois primary wrote in" his name on
the ballots. call themselves were out
hy the thousand Justify yelling How
dy Hiram" with all their might.
The johnson clubs, both Of Chicago
and of the state of Illinois. were on
hand in addition to the "Write-Ins"
determined 10 make as big a show
ing as possible for tho senator.
BIG OVATION i GIVEN
As early as noon delegations from
the Chicago johnson organizations had
begun 10 assemble at the Auditorium
and BY the time the senator arrived
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

DAY LIGHT saving has been inaugu-
rated in All Hammond stores beginning
with the first Thursday in June and CON
tinuing TO the last Thursday in August
One-half days daylight will be made
available 70 all employees The stores
close at noon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

ALL OF THE carrier boys and news
boys Of Hammond and West Hammond
were the guests yesterday Of X II
Barkott at his arrival. with is showing
on the new park tract in West Ham
mond. The line Of youngsters extended
about block back from the entrance to
the grounds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERVICE1
WASHINGTON, June 3-By q
vote of a. to - the senate this
afternoon concurred in the house
resolution providing for an ad-
journment Of congress sine die at
4 p. m. on Saturday, June 5.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

A. T. FEEDER and Adam Ebert. sr
both employed at the First Trust & Saw
ings bank. and old residents Of the "loop
district" have moved from the business
district into the country Mr. Feeder
has located in Park place and Mr. Ebert
in Ruth street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

THE Cable Piano Co. Of Chicago. has
Joined the ranks Of the ever increasin Z
number of local music dealers. The old
established Chicago firm will open its
branch here at 15i State street. G, A.
Critchley enterprising and capable
Young man. formerly with the Indian
apolis branch house. viii manage the
Hammond store
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

HAMMOND has at least one plan.
which is following the daylight say
ing scheme. The w B. Conkey Co. has
put into effect the plan of starting work
an hour earlier They now begin at Z
o'clock and quit at 4:30 Several other
plants are still considering the PROPOSE
ton
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

NO COURT has been held in Room 3
of the Superior court this week. OWNS
10 the fact that Judge Hardy is a men,
ber of the big class Of candidates taA-
Ing the consistory at Fort Wayne.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

MEMBERS of the Hammond Chamber
of Commerce at tho regular weekly
luncheon Of that body today watched
the silver screen depict the rise in life
Of Jerry Juggs. who took a correspond
enco school course in laundr, work and
invented potato narnE machine
Jorry's end was nevitable-eventuall
the movies got him
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

ANNUAL Reports of tho Department
Heads Of the CITY Of Hammond is the
title Of an interesting booklet telling
what the city administration did with
your money during 1912 Copies may be
had from City Comptroller Harry Broert-
les
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

LAKE COUNTY today sent delega-
tion Of 225 Masons. to Fort Wayne to
take the Consistory. II viii he one of
the largest initiatory events ever handled
~ Fort Wayne. Prominent in the crowd
viii he County Clerk Herb Wheaton and
Judge Martin Smith of Crown Point.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

koWALSKI'S grove opened the season
formally in West Hammond with a big
picnic and dance. The attendance was
even greater than it used to be back IN
the days of per cent beer and regular
whisky
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

HENRY GABLER is arranging 10 have
the Hammond Labor temple given its AL
noal spring fhmigauon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

CAPTAIN +. ". Stehen. president Of
the Stenenguide corporation Of this city
has removed 10 Hammond with his fam
lily. They viii be located at 81 High
land street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

ATTY JOHN GAVIT IS gliding around
the streets IN d new Auburn Beauty six.
He is so pleased with the craft that he
IS half tempted to try driving through
TO the san Francisco convention.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

JAY WEIGEL.. one of Hammond's
Chatteau-Thierry wounded. just recently
released from the hospital. has accepted
a position in Indianapolis and left for
there with his wife He is son OF Mrs.
". Z. Reilley of Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

Buy your furniture at the Big Eye
Opener Sale ef the Hammond Furni-
ture Co. j. Arkin. manager. starting
Saturday morning Here's where you
can reduce the high cost Of living
6-2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

THE Public Construction Of Ham
mond has been awarded the contract for
constructing the sewers in the new SUB
division of zoo houses that has been
started BY the Inland Steel Co. in In
diana Harbor
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION MAY BE SHORT AFFAIF
DID YOU
HEAR THAT

COURT BLAILIF,F Jimmy frost ans
Officer Tom Flanagan yesterday wcrS
granted a two weeks vacation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

INCREASED demand for seats IN 5al-
rison park has led the city council to
instruct tho Board of Works 70 purchase
number OF new spoon holders" at
enc.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03
MASONIC NOTICE

Members Of Garfield Lodge No. $50.
F. & A. NJ. are requested TO attend a
called meeting Friday. June 4th. at II
a m to attend and conduct funeral
services for our fate Brother Frank
a Scowden. Leave Temple promptly
a 1880 a. m Services at the resi-
dence so Nav street at - O'Clock
noon Funeral garty viii leave via
Eric Railway at 2.o4 % m for Mead
VILE Pa
VIII f Osborn. ". NJ
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

DIR. T. W. OBERLIN is among those
who are taking the Scottish Rite worn
al Fort Wayne this week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-06-03

COMPLAINTS are being made to the
authorities of restaurants that dump
garbage into the alleys by wholesa.
without using any kind Of contaner.