davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14
Mor~ Brakem~a - Co.

Altoona. Pa. May 1.-THE front
bsHkerscn of ~ trims on the middle
division Of the pennHyivaniA railroad.
including all solid Pullman. mall and
express trains. wcrr yesterday taken
OF. Twenty regular men WIRE rednced
to extras and 20 extra brakcmen will
ha laid off
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14
Almost Human.

That parrot In the corner r,mark.
ed the dealer. "is almost human" III
sure is." responded tho customer. I'll
docs 4 hot OF talking without saying
anything
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14
Ex.MaYOR BIRD MOTORING.
He and Mrs. Bird are Seeing America
From Their Automobile.

Having just returned from Florida
where they had an enjoyable time
former Mayor and Mrs Charles ID.
Bird left yesterday, in their automobile
for trip to Maine. On their return
they viii motor TO California and back.
Mr.. Bird contemplates spending the
whole summer in these trips. returning
in the fall, when he will again take up
active business duties.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14

Every Evenings classified columns
are read by thousands daily. 1t should
be used by hundreds who now pass II
up.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14

For Rent-Very desirable apartment,
1920 Delaware avenue: beautiful sur
roundings. Every convenience. Phone
4S50.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14

Can 1900 Ask for ad taksr>-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14

Additional death nottces- received too
late for this column will be found on
financial Page.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14

z0z W. Ninth 81. WIIr1insto
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
RY HARRY L ROGERS

Is 5sTAEE II, e53s7T5GSSoNosnT 55Js sTG5 sEREiIcEI
apparently fully informed Of tho at
titude OF the allies toward the Gel
man separations proposal the Harding
administration todey gave no evil
denoe that Il considered the task Of
mediation undertaken by Secretary
Hughes a hopeless one.
Bsing OF the opinion that the main
point involved Is whether the Berlin
oner forms a proper basis Tor nego-
alton rather than whether It Is "ac-
ceptable." this government takes the
view that the door to mediation has
by no means been definitely closed BY
Britain as 20 Acceptability.
rhis view is understood to have
been conveyed BY Secretary Hughes to
the representatives OF the allied gov
ernments in unmistakable, II Informal
terms. in conversations held with them
yesterday afternoon. The conferences
are expected TO continue today
Observers who anticipated the
French governments rejection of the
German proposals but who neverthe-
less believed Secretary Hughes had "a
trump card Up his sleeve" see a key
tion Of the American position
They point out the Harding admins
tration has clearly indicated its view
that every man. woman and child"
in the United States has q vital inter
est IN tho settlement Of tho reparations
controversy. Secretary Hughes. feel
- 3 that the world could not get back
10 normal until q satisfactory solution
- that problem Is found. agreed %
onsider bringing any German pro-
Dosal to the attention OK the allies in
manner acceptable TO them.
The proposal was made. and wheth-
sr Drought to the attention OF the
allies" by Mt. Hughes or not in the
sense intended IN his memorandum.
the terms proved unacceptable 10 at
least three 81 them
For Mr., Hughes to abandon his ef-
forts merely because the first Ger
man proposal did not meat with the
entire approval ~ The allies. II is
argued, would he t. surrender u,tpre
the battle were we'll begun. ana the
United States would emerge from fla
encounter with a considerably lessen
Cd prestige.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
SALVATION
ARMY BAND
COMING

Ensign Samuel Hedegaard az the
Hammond Salvation army today an
nOunced that the famous Chicago staff
band Of the Salvation army would be
in Hammond Saturday evening and
give free concert. The program VIII
be rendered from a special platform
TO be erected on the Central school
grounds and viii begin at O'Clock.
Col. Flynn. held secretary, will be In
charge. The band Will consist OF 25
pieces and besides the concert num-
bers there viii loe solos. duets and
quartets. When the musicians reach
Hammond they will be conducted TO
the Chamber Of Commerce where q
banquet will be served in which the
Hammond advisory board will particl-
pate.
Special services viii be held at the
army hall 269 state street. sunday in
which Mrs Col. Gauntlet VIII take the
leading part. The hrst viii be held at
i0:30 O'Clock IN the morning. There
viii be a special service for ladies AZ
o'clock in the afternoon with the
regular evening service at o'clock.
Mrs GaultIet is the wife of the chief
secretary. fluent speaker and has
seen service IN various countries.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
DEATH TAKES
FRED BULL

Fred A Bull. we'll known /. II. s. rail-
road engineer. was found dead IN bed
at his home 420 Bauer street Hammond,
yesterday noon. Death is believed to
have been due to heart trouble. He
had been resident of Hammond for
twenty years.
Nrr Bull was forty-ntne years old.
His health had been declining for some
time but his condition had At no time
been considered serious. He had bsen
working every day and had returned
from his railroad run late The night be
fore his death At 1880 yesterday the
members OF the family went TO his bed
room to call him for lunch and It was
found shat he was dead Death is be
lieved to have takon place shortly after
he retired TIe was a member Of the
Eagles and B. T. T. Z.
TIo is survived by q wife and three
children. F'unora1 services will be held
al the home this evening at o'clock
and tomorrow morning the body viii be-
taken to the old home a. Marshall.
Mich. for burial Undertaken Burns
viii be in charge.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
NEW RED
MOVE NOT
CONCERTED

CHICAGO. April Following the
arrest OF two men whose names are
closely guarded and the seizure in
Hammond. East Chicago and Gary. and
n the west side districts Of Chicago OF
red literature announcing to the
brotherhood" that "rhe May dav or
revolution IS here" and that eve must
destroy the United States government
and put in its place q workers gov
eminent extensive preparations We're
being hurri edly made hero today to
prevent possible violence May ].
Armed guards began watch about
the Federal Building. the Federal Re
serve bank and all important Federal
Institutions in Chicago and vicinity
and scores Of secret service men under
e. j. Brennan. head Of the local bu-
reaus Of investigation Of the depart
ment Of justice. prepared to alt in"
at all May DAY gatherings or demon
strations.
Prepare Cor the revolution: Let vs.
proclaim our solidarity with the work
er sof Germany and italy" the cir
cuiars proclaimed IN glaring black
face type we must uphold the work
ers' government with a strong army
and orhsh the bosses and all who sup
port them"
There was nothing IN the tracts 10
indicate any definite plan for con
centrated movement against govern
rnent institutions on May day, but 4
was intimated by federal officials here
that a close watch would be kept on
all government buildings throughout
the country.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
Jam Lid
On City Ger
The Line

West Hammond VIII De a d ad town
after O'Clock at night from now on
The early closing lid was ciamped on
last night by the city council and the
police department vas given orders t.
see that there WAS no fitting
Soft drink parIors. dance halls. al
kinds Of music whether in a pubic or
private place. and any attempts at con
cocting Intoxicating beverages come
under the ban OF the series of Joy
killing ordinances passed last night.
Since the regular saloons went out
Of style the near beer stores have been
keeping open as late as they pleased
There was no ordinance TO regulate
them and for a long time none was
thought necessary. No one dreamed
that loafers would care TO hang around
a kickless drink dispensary after mid
night. But they have been. Some OF
the places have been busy a. ate as
3 o'clock and complaints were received
Soft drink saloons and dance halls
must close promptly at 1 o'clock or
the proprIetors face a fine Of not less
than $40 and not more than 5000.
Instead of sending home brewers.
distillers and wine makers 10 the coun-
" courts al Chicago for trial. West
Hammond will now try her own. Part
Of the income viii thus be diverted to
the city Hencegorth the fellow or
corporation who has a still or other
device for making Intoxicating liquors
viii be subject TO fine ranging from
81 10 5000.
Midnight has been set as the limit
on music and sounds to that effect. A
fine OF not less than 81 and not more
than 500 may be slapped on the per
son who permits his phonograph, piano
cornet. accordion or whatnot to break
the stiffness after II o'clock at night.
After these ordinances had been run
through the mill. Chief Mike Paranow-
ski OF the fire. department made a lit
tie speech In which he informed the
council that tho department had used
the proceeds Of their dance several
weeks ago IN purchasing a second hand
Ford. He offered the services Of the
car TO the city whenever II IS needed.
The OFFER was accepted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
NEW
FINANCE INSTITUTION


Hammond opens its doors 10 another
institution that promises financial de-
velopment Of great magnitude, the Ma
tional Finance Association, whlah
makes its bow" tomorrow morning
when the new conner VIII celebrate its
opening till late at night IN the room
formerly occupied BY the Colonial Sport
ing Goods Store. ard lately leased by
Frank J. Wachcwicz of the Wachewicz
real estate concern. who will also Occu-
py a part of the room
The officers Of tho association are:
Frank J Wachewlcz. President; Chas
r. Williams. president: John G.
Nowtckf secretary John II MiIett.
trea surcr. Tho fore going also consti-
tute the board Of directors with the ad-
dition Of Dr. John Czachorsixi. Frank
) Iowery and Edward s. Bate.
The Association Will Do general
discount business, buying notes mort
cages. liens and VII be what IS com
monty called discount or chattel loan
bank As security on loans L VIII ac-
copt personal property such as bonds
notes. stocks accounts endorsemen
claims. fees. discounts. automobiles END
other chattels. It's special stock IS
100000
The Assn was organized by Mr.. Tod
Vhipple, who has organized banks, trIst
ana loan companies all over Indiana.
The charter and license has been issued
by the state and the stock Is being tai1-
en- up b. some ~ the citys most prom
inent men. The business Viii be sub
foct to state control and examination
and audit Of books every ix months.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
GAS MEN
MEET At
WEST BADEN

AT the convention Of the Indiana
Gas Association just held at Wes'
Baden. vital problems affecting the in
dustry were fully discussed in an ef
fort to arrive at their solution" says
Morse Dell Plain. vice president q the
Northern Indiana Gas & Electric 90.
As Is always the case there were
no secret sessions. and all OF our bust
ness was conducted IN the open. In
fact. at this convention, a member Of
tie Indiana Public Service Commission
was present by invitation at every
scssion. and displayed a keen interest
in the proceedings
The delegates were favored by
most eloquent address By Commis-
sioner George r. Barnard Of New
castle Ind It was one OF the finest
addresses 1t has ever been my privll-
ege 70 listen 70. and Il inspired US ali
with realization OF our duty to tile
several communities which we serve.
Among the subjects discussed by
tile delegates were possible ways and
means OF Improving our relations with
the public through improved service IN
all departments We also discussed
several proposed new processes for
the manufacture OF artificial gas IN
crder to overcome the necessity -,
using such 4 valuable raw material ss
oI. the future of which Is Threatened
even at probfbitive prices
These new processes provfda for a
supply of gas or a heating standard
better adapted for nreae1+ dav vses
ana sooner II Iotar eooror,to - LII
make If necessary tba+ $50 -.
standards he recopniyed srd odo~te4
In former davs vben IL. ,ss Taad -
tsrgaI,, ~ sI.i--.t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
COMMUNISTS
NOT WANTED

Hammond men who were taking III
active part IN arranging for labor nls
ings Sunday Ia Past Hammond ana
the North side we're hcarruv d.-sle-. ..t
yesterday when the moss Of Comma *
.st hand-bHls appeared 81 tha strc
calling for uprIsings and The oterthra--
Of the government ON Mag I-as.
Tho Communists. they sar bass
thrown o bad light ou iher reofmez d .
distributing their literature Perm IS
had already been secured from the police
- hold tho meetings which wcro 70 b.
similar TO those which have been he,6
by union and unorganizcd labor on Ma
Day for years in the Calumet region.
Tho boys did NOT wish 70 havo tn
meetings called on because oc th-
wrench which tho Communists haH
thrown a bad light on thei meetings hy
cd the police 20 put scecra} Officers ln
each crowd vho Wili lc ohio 10 Iudc~
stand the languages of the speaEors ana
take hand whenever they thiui, th~
meetings are gattins or ou nj, we"ne
track The promoters ~ the mocdai
promise go take every Urnceat'.n 10 81.
that no one OF communists Tendencies
is given chance H. Sr ais
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29

George Rehm, chief OF police %
west Chicago, was murdered at four
O'Clock this morning by an unfdendhed
man, who answers to the description
81 the man believed 20 he n. T.. Nc
Curry, The chiefs assaiIant shot him
town and escaped in an automobile e.
IN very possible thnt the enr was hehd-
ed in this direction at once, and thai
the murderer of tho police head he
came involved In an argument with
his confederate, which cuimtnnted f1
his death. Although II was thOuR h G.
that the Highland murder occurred at
about ono o'clock. Hammond police
man who arrived on the scene shortly
after the body found. says that u
was stIII warm, which would indicate
that the shooting occurred Mt sbOut
$3.50. Driving at that time In the
morning. and being able 10 travel At
a high rate of speed, 1t would he eRsy
TO reach the scene of McCurry's deRta
by that time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
AMERICAN
POSITION IS
INDICATED
Attitude Of Allies Not Back
set To Harding
Plans.
(BULLETIN.)
BY EARLE c. REEVES

lsIAFF CORRESPONDENT O. X. sEsVicEl
LONDON ApTfi z9--With the meet
ing OF the inter-aIIied supreme council
IN Ghia city but "a hours away the
intfmntion came from Paris today that
the eventual military occupation OF
Berlin may be suggested when the
allied representative assemble.
The allies arc In complete accord
that the berlin indemnity proposals nS
made 70 Washington, are not accept
able in their present form and there II
no Indication that Berlin has taken
steps 40 amend them.
II Germany had hoped 20 cause
split Grcnt Britain and France by her
new offer, the effort was entirely En-
successful.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
WHITING BOY
KILLED BY TRUCK

WHITING, IND, April 2s-Marian
Bamaszak. aged 10. whose parents re-
side at 1112 schrage avenue. was run
over and killed by a motor truck be-
longing TO D. Burkhartsman company.
7244 South Chicago avenue shortly be-
fore noon. The boy was s pupil az ST.
Adelbert's school and ran out on the
street IN front OF this truck. He died
3efore medical assistance could reach
him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
'tates Still Hopeful Of Success In Mediation
Mayor Brown Appeals To People Of Hammond
HAMMOND GIRL
WINS BEAUTY PRIZE

II became known todRy that ~
Hammond Elrl has won ono Of the
1" prizes for the stntc OF Indinnn,
given by the Chicago Tribune In
their beauty contest. which they
have heen conducting for the D. q
few weeks. Who the fortunate
yOnnE lady iS, or how large n prize
she won. was not revealed.
The IndiHnn prize winners will be
published In next sundays Tribune
The Hammond girl will win "A cash
prize. md viii he considered for
tho grand prize, 20 be awarded 10
tho go prize winners from six mid-
die western states.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29

Here IS e candidate for office who mas
been a life-long resident Of Hammond.
He IS Lawrence Long who is out for The
democratic nomination for councilman
at-large with his wife and three
children be lives NJ o1o Sibley street.
Mr.. Long was born in Hammond IN
Nay &c. 1SS4 and he has had a hand
In many things of Importance that has
happened since then That he has a
good business head is shown by the fac,
that he has been acquiring property as
his means permitted. In fact he now
owns property in three wards. the Thirc
N.fnth and Eleventh. He has PLAYED
prominent part In improving the looks
oe the old town for he is a painting con
tractor and has been IN the business for
eighteen years.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
NEW IRISH
PEACE PLAN

LONDON. April ga new Irish
peace plan. embracing a scheme for ex-
tended dominion rule for Ireland
shortly VIII be published by the irish
moderates It was learned from an au-
thoritative source this afternoon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
NOTICE

Am holding a big shoot the last OF
the season ct Lake Count Gun club.
one rnile south and two miles east ot
Schneider, Sunday May /. starting at
10 a m. H f Brennan. 4-29-I
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
MAKES
A Shocking
DISCOVERY
Mystery Resembling Higgins
Murder Found On Kennedy
Avenue.

The man found murdered
,f,rhland >vuS pOSitiveis idenune" q"
a. l. mcCurrv. who lived at 800 bu''
oak avenue. blue Island, H. ~
cnme known At q. late hour todns ~"
mccurry was employed by tho H"''
IsInnd raiIroad, since his dtSeh'''
from the ARMY. It was alleged by vac
niue Isinnd police that he I'm" H'F' -
,ime In the federal peititenuary
r.envcn,vorth. IS ans. for killing M"
while in the service. further 'N-
ve.tiention Of his record Is 'e'"~
made.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
(BTIIE1TNl

ST LOUIS, No, April e9.-Po-
lice today arc esarching for two
bandits who late yesterday slug
ged Is. + Dirks. SIS years old.
bank messenger, and escaped with
s13.o19 IN money and checks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
Republican Candidates

The East Hammond Young Mems
Club will parade Saturday
evening, p m. You are cordially in
yited
42s-l COMMITTEE.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29

Grown POINT. Ind April 2s.-The
statement In The Times Of the 27th
that Albert e. swisher Of Hammond
vas convicted OF robbery. was an error
swisher was acquitted by Specia'
Judge Ottenheimer. Those convicted
we're Jesse Weaver. Melvin Ions. Jack
ordon Sentence was withheld
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
fBULLErINo

CHICAGO, April 20. - Irving y.
vendiE Co.. tailor, made suit for
man named II. l. McCurry Of Blue T.
land, Ill, and he answers the descrin-
ton of the msu found murdered nenr
Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
MONDAY, MAY z


1S1s-State vs John winer
IS17-State W. Chas White.
1424-State - Ernest Borchard
TUESDAY, MAY
no cases set Primary election.
WEDNESDAY, MAY
1S21-Stete rs. Louise Glyda
1S22-State VS.. John Macynoski.
ts19-State VS.. James Robinson.
l75s-State vs.. F. NJ Boards
f75s-state VS.. Joe Ellis.
THURSDAY. MAY 8
1S20-State vs.. Joe Jublonski
1539-state vs.. 7. c. Lagerston.
I29S-State VS.. Eugene Lew
1760-State VS.. Mia GrubicA.
FRIDAY, NAY
1881 state VS.. Mike Czinka
17s2-State VS.. NIagda Geresz
I7e3-state rs. NJ. Paris
17s4-state Us. Bosa Chuga
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
100000 SATURDAY
GOAL IN MASONIC
BUILDING CAMPAIGN

The subscriptions 20 the Masonic
Building Association stock passed the
500. OOO. 60 mark yesterday and the cam
psign IS Just getting well under WAY.
The f1cO.0o0.o0 mark should be passed
by today or e. the latest by Saturday
morning.
Homer J. Postlewaite is organizing
the territory outside Of the city. Or
ganizations have been perfected IN
Crown Point. Valparaiso, Chesterton,
Gary, Porter and Hobart.
In each Of these cities the Shriners
are getting busy They form the nu-
olcus Of all Of these organizations. The
remarkable thing IS that many Of the
subscriptions are voluntary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
MAY M IRON GARI

The label on the inside pocket ~
the coat bore the name OF McCur,s
and was purchased from the frm
Irving H. vendig This concern mas
stores IN both Chicago and Cary. BIT
the label was so worded that the sup
position is that the SUIT was boug6t
ia the former city
Fity-six cents was found In tae
pockets. and a watch and chain. There
was also a locket, which contained the
picture OF a girl who is pr.us~.y th.
dead mans wife or sweetheart
McCurry Is about &c years ~ age. -.
six feet tall and weighs about 165 ~
10 pounds Tho hair is curly. 81 &
dark brown shade. The face Is frees
cd and bears the general appearare
of prize fighter. The nose bears oat
this supposition, aB IL is somewhat
aattened. and appears to have bern
the mark ~ many blows
The body was literally riddIed v,3
bullets Two holes were found IA the
left knee, one IN the left thigh. orc
n the left forearm. which broke ira
bone. two in the hack. two In the LEFT
shoulder. near the neck. one in ta,
right hand, one In tho right wrist. two
in the left side % the head. either a.
which was sufficient n cause ..~e,t
one in the right forehead. which e1anr-
ed from tho sHul and came out all
inch from ne poine Of entrance
Continued on page seven5
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29

delivered By TnEa Carriers IN
Hammond and West Hammond,
Soc Per Month. On Streets and
News Stands, SO Per Copy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
SOON ovER THE TOP

The subscriptions being received are
averaging a sum that wiz assure going
over tho top at an early date. II has
been found that more time Is needed as
It is quite a task to get a big campaign
81 this kind under way in so short a
time
Great stress should be placed on the
security of the investment, the large IN
como return. considering the fact that
The stock IS not taxable and he fact that
a Masonic organization has never been
known % default in the payment Of an
bligation
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
CRIMINAL COURT
SETTINGS NEXT WEEK

GROWN POINT Ind Aprn ga
large number of Cary cases are sched
uled to come UP for trial III thu Grim
inal court at Grown Point next week
according to the list of weekly eet-
tings sent out by Deputy Prosecuting
Attorney Thomas today, They are as
fnllnrH-e.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29

THE WEATHER

Parity cloudy tonight ana sat
nrSayS light frost I'm north and
central portions fonightI rising
temperature Saturday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29

Lying in a pool OF blood. riddi,a
with bullets. and viciously thrown g
is believed from moving autoroo-
bile, the body Of young man. though
to BE r. J.. McCurry OF Chicago
Gerry, was found on Kennel averue
near the Calumet river sb31- .5A
Gel. ok this morning. Tfero is l;ils
dedSf but what the man wa murdet-
cd Thirteen bullets had been pumped
81 ,-,-,o7 Sec -. b15-.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-29
HIGGINS CASE PARALLELED

This is a parallel 20 tho famous
Frel I. Higgins case ia which the BODY
OF a man, later Identified AS Hisg'ra.
Chicago gangster was found sho.
b death beneath a cluster or wiiloW=
on Calumet avenue In spot not far
from the scene of this murder.
frightened Highland lazy. driving hey
husband to work. was shocked 70 see
the body Of McCurry lying by the side
~ cha rnnd