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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
SEEKING TO
HOLD DOWN
LEGISLATION
Talk of Normal Prices and
Normal Wages is
Sheer Bunk

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Dec. 15~The
greatest problem that viii face the In
diana general assembly when it con-
venes Jan. Will not be the new leg
islation needed. but the holding down
Of legislation that will in any way IN
crease the cost of government
On the basis of the old assessments.
such as were made prior TO the en-
forcement OF thes true cash value"
principle OF assessing under the new
tax law. all the larger cities in Indiana
are paying taxes at the rate OF from
SIS 10 $40 on the 500 of assessed prop
erty.
II in 1918 any city had a rate Of $40
the people of that city would have be-
come enraged. In a measure they arc
blinded to the high taxes being paid
now because Of the reduced levies By
reason of the increased assessments
Members Of the assembly realize that
all talk OF normal prices and normal
wages Is pure bunk as long as high
taxes are in vogue. This is easily
proved. Every man. woman and child
in Indiana now pays the federal gov
ernment, directly or Indirectly S44
year in taxes. Every person in Indiana
pays the state and local governments.
directly or indirectly. $40 a year in
taxes. These local taxes may not be
paid to the county treasurer directly
by the persons affected, but neverthe-
less every person must stand the bill
for taxes in some way or another,
whether 81 be in the form OF Increased
rent or higher costs for other things
needed even in the most humble home
The fact that a large portion Of the
taxes are paid directly by the mer-
chants, manufacturers and public
utilities. does not relieve the average
man or woman or child The taxes
are always passed along to the con-
sumers. That Is well known. There
fore the average family of five in In
diana must pay an average Of s42o a
year IN taxes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
NEW YORK ANGLE
TO COLOSIMO MYSTERY

CHICAGO, Dec 15eF1ve Chicago
detectives are en- route to New York to-
day to search for the slayer OF Big
jim Coloslmo, famous Chicago cabaret
proprietor, who was shot down last
May in the doorway of his establish
ment Chicago police believe that the
man who killed Colosimo was hired
in New York by powerful enemies Of
the slain man to come here and make
away with him.
II has been established. according
TO the police. that Colosimo had in
hts possession more than sl5o.o00 when
be was slain.
The Chicago detectives are working
under the direction OF Andrea Full
chetti, BLACK hand" expert of the New
York police department. and Chief Of
Police Fitzmorris declared today he be-
lieved an arrest would be made within
"a hours.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
REPUBLICAN MEET
AT CAPITAL

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Dec. 15-Har-
mony was the watchword OF republi-
can members Of the general assembly
who held a get-together meeting at the
Hotel SEVERN today. on call OF the state
party organization. The meeting was
called at the behest OF Governor elect
Warren T. dcCray and some OF his ad-
visers who believed there should be a
getting together for the sake of harmon
ious action in the forthcoming session
of the legislature
The meeting was called to order at
1880 in the hotel assembly room by
Emmet 2. Branch. lieutenant governor
elect. Mr.. McCray addressed the leg
islators.
Outlines OF the most important leg
islation. including appropriations for
the maintenance of state institutions
and organization OF the two houses Of
the assembly were discussed IN lobby
conferences prior to the conference.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
MORE HOUSE
BREAKING

another house robbery. probably sew
eral days old. came to light last night
when Mrs. c. E. Huggins returned to
her home at 1875 Standard avenue.
Hammond. after an absence since sun
day evening.
Mrs. Huggins found that the house
had been ransacked. All OF her bes+
table silverware had been taken. along
with green jersey silk petticoat and
several other small articles. A savings
bank containing SO Is also missing.
The burglar had evidently taken his
time in going through the house. He
had entered through a bedroom win
dow and after propping a chair against
the front door had visited ali of the
rooms. Considerable time seems TO
have been spent in the kitchen for a
number OF cigaret butts were found on
the floor. He departed through the
basement door.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
SAYS HUSBAND
ABUSED HER

Rough treatment by her husband has
led Alice Horvat to file suit for di-
vorce from James Horvat. The COM
plant was fled today by Attorney l.
T. Meyer IN the Hammond superior
court.
Mrs. Horvat says they were mar
ried last February and lived together
until September Z. James Is said to
have threatened her with a loaded re-
Nolver and he also promised to knock
her teeth out of her mouth. She ac-
cuses him OF shaking her violently and
adds that this mistreatment has great
~ impaired her health
James is also accused OF intimacy
with Miss Katie Rasumich. Mrs. Rasu-
mich and Mrs. Sherman. The plaintiff
asks for $4,000 alimony and $50 per
week support money until the suit IS
decided.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
MAN AT LUNCHEON

H. II. Richardson, state boys Sec
retary OF the Y. N. c. A. will be the
speaker at the Hammond Chamber of
Commerce luncheon tomorrow noon.
His subject viii be a Place for the
Boys"
Mr.. Richardson first became an ac-
tive worker in the interest of BOYS.
while he was young business man
at Victoria, Australia. At that place
he took an active part in Boy Scout
work and IS credited with having done
magnificent work both at Victoria and
Melbourne. Later he followed the same
work in Canada and the United States.
He addressed the Rotary club at Mich
igan City on the same subject last
Thursday. telling of interesting ev-
periences he has had and Of the work
which he believes should be done.
1t is urged that parents and all per-
sons interested in the welfare of boys
attend tomorrow's luncheon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
Death Ends
Attempted
Extortion
Hammond Man Kills East
Chicagoan Who Comes to
Demand Money

Extortionists picked on the wrone
man when they attempted to wrinc
money by threats from Antonio Man
424 Morton avenue. Hammond.
AS result an Italian believed 10 be
Frank Greco. 4745 Todd avenue ras,
Chicago, is dead. Circumstances wbtcb
led to the killing and which bear evi-
dence Of being part Of "black hand.
plot, are being thoroughly investigated
by the police and Deputy Coroner II. !.
White.
Man shows the usual reticence Of his
people In talking freely on events
leading up to the affair. He saws that
last Saturday two men. strangers 70
MIN, came to the rooms which he oc-
cupies at the rear of the house at 424
morton avenue. They demanded s4o0.
Man told them he did not have $500
and could not meet their demand
Monday the two appeared again ana
again told him to hand over the
amount required. Once more he sent
them away unsatisfed. AS they LEFT
tne house one OF the men turned 10
Man and Informed him that ne would
come again on Tuesday and that If
the money was not forthcoming at
that time he would kill him.
sPSAt troubled day yesterday
out refused to take anyone else into
ms commence. However. he determin-
eo on his course Of action.
At $50 Tuesday evening Grace csn,s
to Mans rooms.
visitor.
I told you could not raise the
money yesterday" replied Man.
We'll Won
exclaimed the extortionist as he sud
denl reached for the revolver which
was strapped at his side.
An instant later four shots were ar
ed in rapid succession but II was not
Mans body which crumpled to a hesp
on the floor. The intended victim had
secured gun early in the day and
mad carried II with him in expectation
or the visit from Greco. HIS act in
drawing the weapon was an instant
ahead OF Greco's threatenening move
Greco died instantly. One of the
bullets struck near his right eye. pene-
trated the brain and tore a large hole
N the skull on this opposite side of his
head. Another pierced his shoulder.
The third struck him in the chest and
the fourth was only a few inches |
lower.
Police were summoned and Man was !
placed under arrest. He is being held |
on murder charge pending the
ooroner's inquest which will be held |
saturday. Deputy Coroner White Wis
ted the scene and examined the body
md clothing of the dead man. A purse |
a number of papers was
found. One OF these was a receipt
bearing the name Frank Greco" In
lutry revealed that there was such .
nan in East Chicago and it is believ-
ID he has brother residing in Indi-
ina Harbor.
Greco wore a cartridge belt and
holster which contained a 32-2o
smith & weson revolver. He also had
number OF extra cartridges in his
pocket, lady's watch and y35 in
money. The body is being held at the
3urns morgue in Hammond while
earch for the brother continues.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
FIRE KILLS GIRL
RESCU|NG HER KITTEN
Little June Kirker Formerly
of Hammond Dies at
Detroit, Mich.

DETROIT. Mich, Dec. 15.-June
tKirker's kitten IS alive today. but June
Is dead. The kitten. the pet Of the
three year old daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Kirker. 2s6 Vinewood
avenue. ventured too close to the gas
logs IN the dining room. Thursday.
kJune, fearing for her pets safety, rush
led forward TO catch him.
Her gingham rompers caught fire
Esnd shs ran to the stairs In flames.
SerR-. Robert J. Patterson. d visitor.
ic&ught the child and wrapped her in a
rug, but she was SO badly burned that
lshe died st Grace hospital, Sunday
Patterson suffered burns on hts
hands.
The Kisker family up to three weeks
ago lived in Hammond at 81 waltham
street and June was twin daughter.
George. Mr.. Kirker's brother returned
from the funeral which was held yes
lterday at Detroit.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
EX-SERV|CE
MEN CALLED
TO MEETING

American Legion men are preparing
to honor the memory of the late Ed
ward Larson, member of Battery c. 12
+ A. who died in France and whose
hody is on its way here for interment
ey giving him the finest military fun
eral ever held in Hammond. It Is hoped
to make it municipal affair and for
that reason a mass meeting has been
called for tomorrow night at American
Legion hall on state street at 8 o'clock.
to make arrangements. All ex-servsce
men are requested to be present and
especially members Of the decedents
battery in the Il F. A. Hammond peo-
PIE should respect the wishes of the
Legion and help to make this the frst
of its kind, one never to be forgotten.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
KILLS SELF
BECAUSE
WIFE SUES
j ohm Almasan Reads Notice
of Wife's Divorce Suit
and Then Suicides

John Almasam, Roumanian. of 231s
137th St. Indiana Harbor. committed
suicide late yesterday afternoon by
shooting himself twice in the chest
following an announcement in THE
TIMES that his wife. Flora Almasan. had
filed suit for a divorce IN the Ham
mond superior court yesterday
Aimasan. who is one Of the most
prominent Roumanians in Indiana Har-
Dor. has been employed for number of
years at the Burlington plant. He had
isyed off from work yesterday after
noon to go to Chicago. where he had
planned 70 make some Christmas pur-
chases.
Being a little short Of money. AL
masan went to the bank to make a
withdrawal and was informed by one
Of the tellers that there had been q
lien placed against his account. and
that they could not let him have a
penny.
Almasan then went back to his home
and began telling his friends about his
wife filing a suit for divorce and about
her having his money tied up.
He then went out into the yard in
the rear OF the house and fred two
shots in his chest. dying instantly.
The Almasen's were married in May
Of this year and separated last Sun
day. Yesterday Mrs. Almasen. through
her attorney. John D. Kennedy had filed
suit for divorce. claiming that her
husband had beat and whipped her un-
mercifully and kicked her until she was
black and blue
This was Almasan's second wife. his
first wife dying in the old country about I.
q year ago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
COLLECTING FOR XMAS FUND

Editor Times:
We have started q fund FOR poor for
Xmas and wish your paper would
please publish the list Of contributors.
They are as follows: Andersen's res
taurant. $500; Joe the Tailor. 500.
KIDD Friend, s2.oo; Mrs. Rumas, Csc;
Mr.. McHew, csc; Red Star Pharmacy.
$500; wikwam Furniture. $500; Mrs.
NJ. Fuike. soc.
A good word from your paper will
boost this fund which will go for free
entertainment and baskets Christmas
morning.
There is no ice beneath the feet
Nor snow upon the lea
The dying year is not complete
Without an Xmas tree
II you will give a small bequest
Our Xmas fund will do the rest
Hoping this win appear in your aft
erroon edition Dec. l we are.
Respectfully yours
NATIONAL ADV. co.
H. d WHITE
The Times is unable 70 find where the
National Adv. Co. is listed in the direc-
tory and does not vouch for it.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
WILSON SELECTS
MORGANTHAU
[INTERNAIIoNAL NEMs sEevIcE

WASHINGTON. Dec. l5.-Henry Nor
genthau OF New York has been selected
by President Wilson act as his agent
in proposed mediation between Armen-
ia and the Turkish Nationalists, it was
learned officially this afternoon.
Morgenthau received hts instructions
this afternoon. He will act as the
personal agent Of the president.
1t is understood that Mr. Morgan
thau viii not leave for the near east
until report IS received from the
league OF nations relative to conditions
IN Armenia.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
COAL PRICES
ARE DROPPING

ATLANTA, Ga. Dec. 14-Coal prices
have been slashed from 81 to SO per
ton here. the heaviest reduction being
made by Randall Bros. Coal company.
who announce a reduction in the price
OF domestic lump coal from 1855 10
sl2-7o per ton. other companies an
nounce reduction from s15 to s14 for
domestic coal and from s1l5o to $40
for run OF mine coal
In carload lots mine, run coal will
be sold at 50. Improved car move-
nent and better terms at the mines
are given as the cause.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
WHITING MEN
ARRESTED
TsPEcIAL 70 The TIuEs1

WHITING, Ind. Dec. 15.-Wliiana G.
Neuman arrested by officer Parker at
18th street and Schrage avenue for
being drunk and disorderly. He was
released on a $1,000 bond. to appear
Lee. Is for trial.
J. Lacze arrested by officer BelIou
for passing q street car dischargine
passengers at 119th street and Indiana
boulevard furnished a $500 bond for
his release to appear tomorrow for
Trial.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
BULLETIN

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcE7
CHICAGO, Dec. 15-Despite gov
ernment reports that the 1920 wheat
crop has been exceeded only three
times in the country's history and
that Kansas has registered a gain
of 100000 bushels Of the com
modify Chicago grain dealers to-
day are bemoaning the apparent
fact that the city is losing prestige
as the worlds greatest grain cen
ter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
PARENTS OF SIX SETS
OF TWINS ARE DEAD

MUNCIE. Ind. Dec. ia double
funeral will be held tomorrow for
Mortimer Costin. 81 and his wife. 76
The aged couple were found unconsci-
Gus in bed last week They had been
married so years and were the parents
OF % children. 12 of them being twins
Nine children survive
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
DIRIGIBLE
is MISSING

NEW YORK. Dec. 15.-No word has
been received today at the L. S. mail
air station at Rockaway Point as TO
the whereabouts of three lieutenants
who left Monday for Canada in diris-
ible naval balloon. The men have
two carrier pigeons with them and IL
their balloon has been wrecked news
by pigeon was expected today.
The balloon. one OF the largest in
.he service. holding $4,000 cubic feet Of
hydrogen. was on an endurance test.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
BULLETIN

IthTEREATloHAt NEWS sERVICEl
CORK, Dec. 15-The residents OF
this flre-ruined and bullet swept
city were thrown into panic early
today by a heavy fusillade Of shots
and bomb explosions. Many persons
fearing that another confederation
would sweep the unburned portion
OF the city, rushed from their beds
10 the streets
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
STEEL WORKERS GET
WAGE REDUCTION NOTICE
rLEIERNArIoNAL NEWS sERwcsI

COATESVILLE, PA, Dec. 15-More
than 1000 employees Of the Iukens
Steel Co. were today informed OF a 25
pr cent reduction in wages, effective
on January /. The cut will affect all
Of the employees. Overtime will also
be eliminated after the new year. the
daily hour rate being set at nine hours.
The Lukens company is the first
steel concern in the country to announce
a straight wage reduction.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
BULLETIN

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcEI
NEW YORK Dec 15-Larry Doyle
veteran member Of the New York
Giants, will quit major league base
ball. He has signed UP TO become
manager next season of the Toronto
club in the International League il
was announced this afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15

OAK GLEN MAN DEAD

MUNSTER, Ind. Dec. 15-John Fri
ing burg. aged 10. an old citizen OF Oak
Glen died yesterday morning. He
leaves a wife and seven children to
mourn The funeral will take place
Friday from the home and Munster
church at ?. m. Neidow IN charge
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
s Pm NEWS
FLASHES
BUL1.Eruy

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVIcEI
NEW YORK. Dec. 15-The Beth
lehem Steel Corporation makes IT q
policy not to sell steel to contrac-
tors operating on a closed shop"
or union basis. Eugene c. Grace,
president of that corporation. ad-
mitted late today on the witness
stand before the Lockwood legisla-
tive housing committee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15

NEW YORK Dec. 15-Pitcher
Rube Marquard was traded today
for Pitcher Dutch" Reuther to the
Cincinnati Reds. Announcement of
the deal was made late this after
noon by Manager wilbert Robinson
Of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
TWO BIG SHIP
.MENTS ARRIVE

Just received Holiday stock OF
Johnston's and Whitman's candles in
one, two and Ave pound boxes. Nell
sons Drug Store. 12-I5-tr
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-15
THE WEATHER

FOR INDIANA-PartIyc cloudy to-
night and Thursday probable snow
nurries i'm extreme north portion,
not much change In temperature
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-03
STUNT AVIATOR
P[UNeES 1000
FEET TO DEATH


! Los Angeles. Aug. 3.-Iieutenant
ONE. Locklear. noted stunt aviator
md Lieutenant Milton Elliott, his
aide, were killed when their plane
crashed from q distance Of 1000
feet. -
Tho tragedy came during an ex-
hibition for a motion picture pro-
duction. Spectators said Locklear
attempted to right the machine at a
height Of 200 feet, but failed and
that the machine burst into flames
at the same time. They said it ap-
peared to them the plane was ignit-
ed by rocket.
Five searchlights played upon the
airplane as It started into the spin
and Lieutenant Locklear, the pilot,
dropped q rocket which he followed
with the nose of his machine.
Both aviators we're dead when
motion picture employees reached
them a few seconds after they
struck the ground.
The lieutenantsswere in the Unit
ed States aviation service during
the war and for , time were sta
toned together at Fort Worth.
Texas. They took up commercial
flying after the war. Locklear going
in for stunts" He was said to be
the first aviator to leap from one
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-03
APPLICATIONS FOR
SUBMARINE WORK
STARTING TOCOME

Applications for enlistment in the
submarine service have been COM
ing in to the Rock Island navy re-
cruiting office as result of a cam
paign launched yesterday to secure
men.
A nationwide drive for $50 men
for submarine work started this
week, with each station accepting
as many as possible. If inexperi-
enced, the applicant is sent to eth
er New London, Conn, or San Pc
dro, CAL, to the submarine training
school, or If experienced may have
his choice of any submarine base
in the country. No time limit for
the end Of drive has been set.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-03
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
PICNIC WEDNESDAY

The annual picnic Of the Second
Christian church will be given at
Long View park tomorrow after
noon. A truck will be provided to
take the picnickers to the park.
Those attending are asked to meet
at the church at 1870 with their
basket dinners. The following
program of races will be held be-
ginning at 2:30 o'clock:
Potato race for boys from 6 to s
years; potato race for girls from
6 to 8 years; girls apple eating
contest; boys three-legged race;
pie eating contest; girls and boys
race from to I years; cracker eat
ing contest. free to all. From 4:30
to $50 there will be series OF
games. After the supper hour the
men will will have a button sewing
contest, and the ladies a nail driv-
ing contest.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-03
.Ol COMP Any
70 TAKE OVER
R. { Y. SHOPS


Transactions are under way by
which the Root G Van Dervoort
shops in East Moline will become
the property of the Moline Plow
company, it was announced BY
George N. Peek. president OF the
pillow works. today.
Although the deal has not been
completed, "a basis for negotiations
has been reached" the president
said. The transaction is subject to
a vote of stockholders OF both COM
panies. It is understood that in
part payment for the r. & V. shops.
stockholders will receive stock in
the pillow company or other WHY'S
interests.
The deal does not include the au-
tomobile department of the r. & V.
company. Nearly all motors used
in tractors and other machines
manufactured by the pillow company
have recently been produced by
the other concern. Any decided
change in the operation Of the fac
tory is therefore said to be unlike
ly.
No statements were available as
to price or amounts involved to-
day. Inventories are now being
taken to determine the exact value
of the East Moline factories.
W. H. Van Dervoort, president Of
the engine company, is at present
seriously ill, and was said to be in
a critical condition a few days ago.
He is at present at Higgins Lake,
Mich. The physician attending
him there stated in message to a
Moline physician that, there was
hope for his ultimate recovery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-03
sue ROAD FOR
M'MASTER and
CONDO DEATHS
'Burllngton Faces Four Separate
Saits o. essy 900 As Result Of
Accident Year Ago.

Four separate suits aggregating
an amount of $4,000. all an out
growth Of the accident Of last Aug
ust in which John Condo OF Moline
was MANNED for life and Mrs. Goa
do, and Mr.. and Mrs. George Nc
Masters met death, were filed late
yesterday afternoon in Moline city
court against the Burlington Rail
way company. The suits were filed
by Attorneys Kenworthy, Dietz.
Shallberg Harper and Sinnett
against John Barton Payne, recent
ly appointed railway administrator,
as agent, and the railway company.
The accident occurred on the
Burlington lines near Kewanee
McMaster's auto was struck by a
fast moving train at Ladd's Cross
ing, while McMaster was struggling
to get the engine Of his automobile
started which had died on the
tracks.
The sum asked in the suit for Mr.
Condo is $4,000 and $4,000 is
asked for the estates Of each Of
the three who were killed.