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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08

White Oak avenue so that the Twin
city may annex the land and use it
os the site for public school Ham
mond recently Accommodated Whiting in
the same manner. disannexing a block
OF land on which Whiting built a school
These donations of land by Hammond
will surely establish cordial relations
but Hammond cannot be expected to
80 on giving away land AmaIgamation
is inevitable. Whiting will stall off
as long as possible because Of hcr
favorable tax situation. Office holders
in East Chicago Will be reluctant to
throw themselves out of city jobs. but
the merger must come in the very near
future
Fortunately. the state legislature
through the activity Of tho Hammond
Chamber Of Commerce. the East Chi
cago Chamber OF Commerce and Ro-
tartan. Fred Crumpacker. passed a bill
which makes it possible for ten per
cent Of the voters to petition a spec
ial election at which the question Of
anal gamation would be settled. the act
itself to take place at the close of tho
term Of office Of the incumbent city
AS soon as the November elections
are out Of the way the petition viii
be circulated. The special election
Will be held, in all probability next
spring. and n amalgamation is victor
ious IL will take place In 1925
The HessvfTTe Instrumentation facili-
tates problems of waterworks. sewage
disposal, public utilities. parks and
bouIevards for East Chicago in view
Of the inevitable amalgamation
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
MUCH ADO OVER
SPIRIT PICTURE

PEORIA Ill. June s.-Mrs. William
Hawley smith. wife OF Dr.. W II. Smith
was sleeping soundly, she says. when
the spirit Of the long departed
whistler appeared, bade her arise and
take up her brushes and palette
Throu ghout the night she worked fe-
verishly and when she awoke in the
morning. fatigued. completed picture
stood before her
The picture which local art critics
say is remarkable. is on exhibition in
a Local theater Artists familiar with
whistler's work declare it bears many
OF the characteristics OF the great
palntsr
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
BOARD FAILS
To DISPOSE
Of PROPERTY

When the Hammond Board Of Educa~
ton met last night for the second time
TO OFFER for sale the Central school
property only one man showed UP and
he stated that he was not there as a
bidder. The city's most valuable bus
ness site still remains unsold.
Tuesday nights session was merely
an adjourned session OF the regular
meeting the week before. At the first
meeting four or FIVE men. known TO be
prospective bidders, turned out but
the property was not offered for sale
AS the matter now stands IL IS not
definitely known whether any Of these
prospects will be willing to ID UP to
the appraised valuation of t275.00O.
The meeting last night adjourned
until Friday evening when another Of
fort will be made To market the tract.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
ANNIVERSARY
SALE AT WHITFIELD
& REEFS STORE

l. 3. Whitezel and z. c. Rees pro
prietors OF the department store that
bears their names, are endcavoring to
give the public something new in low
prices and good values in the second
anniversary sale which opens tomor-
row.
The store caters TO the everyday
needs OF the house keeper and the
working man and woman. Mems work
clothes, white goods. etc, arc featured
on the first floor while granite. enamel
and tinware, household hardware. etc.
are offered at greatly reduced prices
IN the basement. The sale viii con-
tinue throughout the month.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
MALLOY IS
SOUGHT BY
DRY CHIEF
C. ]. SimOns On Still Hunt In
Gary For Activities Of
Dan hdlIOy.

Chief C. ]. simons OF the dry forces
was in Gary yesterday afternoon look
ing into the activities of Dan Malloy,
who it was reported had been posing
as a prohibition agent recently.
Chief Simons was unable TO locate
Aialloy and the only information avail
able was thAt furnished by officer
Martin OF the Gary police who encoun-
tered Malloy on Clark Road on Mon
day evening. The policeman says that
he found Malloy arguing with the driv-
er of an automobile and that after
he had flashed n government badge he
ordered the motorist to drive ahead Of
him while he climbed into his machine
and followed
Tho first car had Michigan license
pfate but in the excitement the officer
failed to take the numbers of either
machine
Malloy and Herman Nyehoff are now
under federal indictments for conspir-
acy TO defeat the prohibition laws.
They will be tried as soon as Judge
Anderson sets the cases. Because Of
their intimate knowledge Of the opcr-
ations Of booze runners. Capt. Van
:~ok. who was then group chief OF fed
aral agents. used both men as agents
and they did some good work. They
hoped thus TO obtain leniency from the
court when their cases came UP.
Il is said that part of the trouble
which ended in rhe resignation of
Capt Van Hook was due to the objec-
tions which had been raised against
the employment Of men under indlct-
msnt When Mr.. Simons replaced Van
Hook on January IS. ne immediately
took over the papers and badges Of the
men Malloy has since carried irfor-
nation to the Hammond headquarters,
hut little OF value has ever come from
the Investigations which followed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
{. CHICAGO MAN
SUES FOR DAMAGES

wlada Mar3anovich OF East Chicago
has brought suit to collect damages
from the H. W 6 F. c. street rail
way for injuries which he received in
a collision june Is. 1918. Marjanovich
was driving along I36th street IN In
diana Harbor and a he was about TO
cross Cedar street he was forced to
turn sharply to avoid hitting a group
OF children. The swerve carried his
automobile onto the street car tracks
where it was hit by a street car. His
left shoulder was broken and he
claims TO have suffered other injuries.
ali Of which would have been avoided.
he says. II the motorman OF tho car
had been using care and caution lie
asks for $4,000 His complaint was
filed today in the superior court at
Hammond by Attorneys Mcmahon &
Conroy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
GEORGE P. STOUT
CALLED BY DEATH
Veteran Coal Dealer Ill for
Six Months Passes
Away Today

The host OF friends Of George P
Stout. one Of the Oldest coal men in
the Calumet region. will be shocked
and grieved to hear Of his death early
this morning at the home of his son.
William A. Stout. at 90 Detroit street
Mr.. Stout was engaged in the coal
business for many years. and was one
OF the best known and respected busi-
ness men OF the city He retired two
years ago after a period OF about is
years Of active business life in Ham
mond. He was much loved elder OF
tho First Presbyterian church and
vas very active IN church circles.
Heart trouble was given as the cause
Of his death
Mr.. Stout had been ailins for tr/5
years. About six months ago he took
70 his bed and his death has been
momently expected
He was born IN Chester. Ohio. u
years ago. He came to this city about
twenty years ago and established him
self IN the coal business. His son
was associated with him n business
for many years.
Mr.. Stout ia survived BY wife. who
IS very IL At this time. He leaves also
son. William. a daughter Marie,
three grand children. Harold. Kenneth
and Mrs. Donald Gayit and a great
grandson. John Gavit
He was the last of a family Of y
children. Funeral arrangements have
not been made and will be announced
later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
HARBOR MAN
SUES FOR DIVORCE

Although he does not know the
names of his wife's alleged paramours
nor the times and places that the in
timacies occurred. Frank Crundweu of
Indiana Earbor wants a divorce from
Bertha Crundwell and bases his claim
on her associations with other men.
HIS complaint was filed today by At
tprnev j. w Brissey in the Ham
na0nd superior court They were mar
red Oct. IA 1911. and separated Nov.
Ak 1870. Mr.. Crundwell asks for the
@Gstcdy OF their three children.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
REV. LICKLIDER ACCEPTS
CALL TO FRESNO, CALF.

Rev Robert q L8ckndeT, pastor ~
the First Baptist church of Hammond
for nearly three wears. has resigned
t. accept a call 70 the Memorial Bap-
tist church Of Fresno. Calf The Rev.
Mr. Licklider's resignation VIII be
acted upon this evening hy the church
board His pastorate at Fresno Is ia
begin Sept j.
The Rev. and Mrs Licklider have
a wide circle OF friends who deeply
regret their leaving tho city Mem
bers of the Baptist church had become
strongly attached TO the young clergy
man and his wife who came to Ham
mond from war service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
HAMMOND ELKS
TO HAVE OUTING

Chicago Lodge OF Elks has issued an
invitation 10 its brother Hammond
Elks TO participate IN a Joyous celebra-
tion on Friday OF this week a gem
uine Elk's program is being arranged.
A Stutz automobile and three free
transportation tickets to Los Angeles
for the coming Elks convention VIII
be given away. Hammond E,lks have
accepted the kind invitation and Will
leave in a body via the Monon at $40
o'clock
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
JUDGE BAKER MAY
GET SUPREME BENCH
NEWS sERyicEI

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERYcEl
CHICAGO. June s.-Reports were
current here today that Judge Francis
Z. Baker. presiding judge OF the L. S
Circuit Court OF Appeals. viii be Gle
waited TO the United States Supreme
Court by President Harding to hl the
late Chief Justice Whites vacancy.
The report stated that President Hard
ing had had Judge Baker under con-
sideration for some time.
Judge Bakers home is In Goshen.
Ind
Judge Al r. Anderson ot Indianap-
oils st vas added. will be named to
succeed Judge Baker On the court OF
appeals.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
HARBOR BOY
IS ACQUITTED

Frank Bertos, the Indiana Harbor
boy who was indicted along with
Walter Mauda. Stanley pombrowsxi
and George Aiihalik BY the federal
grand jury on the charge Of roobing
box cars. was acquitted BY the jury in
Judge Geiger's court at Indianapolis
when his case was heard. Bartos. who
was represented by Attorney e. G
sproat OF Hammond told how he had
driven a machine at the request Of the
men but did not know that the articles
which they loaded into his car had
been stolen
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
WATCH OUTCOME
OF BOND TRIAL

Much interest is being taken in
Gary and surrounding cities in the
outcome Of the trial OF the defendants
Implicated in the famous 100000
Toledo bank robbery, in which Father
Apthong Gorek. New Chicago priest. Is
also on trial.
1t Will be remem bered that several
weeks ago. 8 federal officer and Detec-
tive sergeant Elsner OF the Carr police
department. went 70 New Chicago and
after finding nearly 100000 Of the
stolen bonds in Father Goreks custody
placed him under arrest
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
aRIILETIN.A

t'STE7NAlnoEAL NEWS sEEElcE1
CHICAGO. June s-All mem
hers of the Big -Four" railroad
brotherhoods throughout the
United States will take A tenta-
tive strike vote on July i. II
was announced here today The
vote will be taken on whether to
accept or reject the wage reduc-
tions announced June I by the
United States Railroad Labor
board
L. z. Sheppard. president Of the
conductors, made the announce
ment.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
CBILLETIN.N

NASKAKEE. ill June 5.-Four
armed automobile bandits were
captured here today after a runs
ming gun battle with police. They
had been detected in the act Of
robbius the Peoples Credit Cloth
ing Company More than twenty
shots were fred but no one was
struck. The quartette was from
Chicago Heights
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
IRILLETIN.A

lIHTEREATloEAL NEWS sERYtcEl
WASH NGTON. June s.-The
body of \. T. (To5ey) Hart re-
publican leader OF Kentucky and
one OF the most widely known
men in national politics left here
early today for Louisville. Ky.
his home. where funeral services
viii be held
The death OF "Tobe" Hart cast
pall Of gloom over the members
of the republican national COM
mittee gathered here for the first
meeting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
aHILLETINl

tiEIERHATIo oNAL NEWS 5ERVICEl
" NASHINGTON. June S.-Pro-
hibition Commissioner Kramer has
written his resignation and his
successor probably viii be named
within the next - hours. Internal
Revenue Commissioner Blair an
nounced today. Kramer has been
ready 20 resign ever since the ad
vent of the new administration
but he held his post pending tho
appointment Of a successor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
lRIILEIINn

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERVlcE1
CHICAGO. June s,-Three armed
bandits today kidnapped Abel
Gurman, president Of the c. & NJ
Tailoring Company. robbed him Or
= $4,000 payroll and then escaped
in the victims automobile The
bandits carried Gurman six miles
from his place OF business before
tossing him from the car.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
HAMMOND
RESTAURANT
MAN DEAD

Peter congles. proprietor q the Nee
Hotel restaurant in Hammond died
last evening In st MarEaret's hos~
pital after two weeks illness Death
is attributed to obstruction Of tha
bowels Mr Congles underwent ar
operation by Doctors r. S Jones md
John Bolin in ar effort to save bis
Mfe. The deceased was IS year %
age
The funeral viii be held at two
o'clock Friday afternoon from Fm-
merling's chapel Burial VIII take
pace I'm St John cemetery.
Consles is survived by his wife and
a son, hve year old, in the old conn-
try He has two brothers. James and
John. living in Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
tBULLETIN.l

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERYlcEl
MICHIGAN CITY Ind June s.
Michigan city today voted to
adopt the city manager form OF
government authorized by the
recent special Indiana legislatures
Michigan City IS the first city in
tho state TO adopt tho newly au-
thorized plan of city government.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
IRILLETIN.l

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERYIcEJ
NEW YORK, June s.-Babe
Ruth. famous home run maker OF
the New York Yankees. was today
sent to Tombs prison for one day
and fined 800 for violating tire
speed laws In his motor car
Sentence was imposed by maEis-
trate House in traffic court The
severity Of the sentence was e1-
planned by the fact it was the
Babe second offense.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
tBULLETTN.l

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SEFVIcE7
PHILA DELPHIA, June s.-A re-
port coming from New York. that
Harry Thaw, Pittsburgh million
sire slayer OF Ctanford White. has
escaped from the Penns sylvania
hospital for the insane. known as
Kirkbrides. today was denied by
DR.. u. II Fuller. superintendent
Of the institution
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
fBTILETIND

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERyIcEI
SEYMOUR. Ind. June s.-As
result of a wreck on the BaIti-
more & Ohio Southwestern rail-
road at Medora. is miles east Of
here three persons are dead and
two others are probably fatally in
jured Tho wreck occurred when
two engines pulling a fast east
bound freight turned over.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
THIEVES ENTER
HAAG HOME

Thieves entered tho home OF Walter
lIaag, 675 Indiana avenue Yesterday
afternoon ia the absence Of the family.
and stole several articles Of value a
suit valued al $50 and a watch worth
$40 we're taken The police ere look
Ing FOR the culprit.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
tSULLETIN.l

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvfcE1
WASHINGTON, June s-John
T Adams Of Iowa vas elected
chairman OF the republican ma
tional committee today at the frs
meeting of the fall committee
since the Chicago convention
year ago. Ralph Williams Of
oregon vas made vice chairman
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
Hammond Worried Over Regular Summer Water Shortage
5 Pm. NEWS
FLASHES
(BELLETIN.)

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERYIcE1
WASHINGTON. June 8.-There
win be no worlds championship
prizehght until the L. S. has set
tied the bonus question for world
war veterans II a resolution in
troduced into the house today by
Rep. Gellivan OF Massachusetts Is
enacted
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08
Titanic
Disaster
Recalled

NEW ToRK, Jne s-Tremendous ex-
element which embraced fears that
another Titanic disaster had occurred
were aroused here today by q wireless
signal for assistance from a vessel a.
sea which had struck an iceberg and
reported herself sinking. Four big
Transatlantic liners, all rarrying
heavy passenger lists. were known 10
be somewhere in the north Atlantic
but the stricken ship was finally iden-
tifed as the British freighter Seapool,
a vessel OF 2.7e9 tons bound from
Montreal for Dublin. which struck an
Ice berg.
The s. o S. from the sespooI was
picked UP BY wireless stations both
here and along the New England coast.
At 1880 o'clock New York time wire
less information was received that the'
Seapool was settling in the water with
her forepeak full Of water, but that
the Cunard liner Orunda was ESQ miles
from the seapool and was IN commun-
cation with her.
The seapool left Montreal Jun4 ?.
bound for Dublin. Laden with freight
the vessel was owned by the Pool Ship
ping Company of London. and hailed
from Hartlepool She was built in 1918.
she WAS 379 feet long and 56 feet vide
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08

Unsettled weather tonight and
ThurSday with probably shOwersi
not much change I'm temperature.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-06-08

oenvefed by Carriers in Hammond
and ". Hammond soc per month on
streets aud news stands Sc per copy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-16
-, OCTOBER 16, 1921.

There is only one way in which France may get
reasonable insurance against future German aggres
sion and that is cooperation economic lines and
commercial arrangements between Germany and other
powers friendly to France which would lead to Ger
many's greater ruin If broken by revenge.
Since last wrote the English people awaken-.
ing to imme diate national interest in the posi-
bilities Of the Washington conference.
This is partly due to intensive propaganda by leaf
let's and pamphlets issued the working folk by vari-
ous/ societies the main object of which the utter
necessity for relief from if Great Britain
is to escape from disaster owing her loss of trade
and the creeping paralysis of unemployment.
: Premier Lloyd George is preparing big scheme
for relief OF the unemployed but he does not hide
the truth that all such attempts be only temporary
remedies and that permanent Improvement hap
pen until Europe RECEIVERS all around thus restoring
British markets. London is gloomy city just now
with professions of the unemployed street collections
for former service and beggars everywhere.
Meanwhile financial experts like Viscount Rother-
prophesy that the British income tax will
still higher eight and even kten shllings to the
pound te S
That is appalling outlook for all Of us at time
when men who used to be rich before the
closing their houses and trying vainly to sell old
estates and when great employers of labor are borrow
ing to pay their taxes.
This financial crisis is having an effect on political
first thought of all British statesmen and that thought
will introduce spirit of concession at the Irish
ference taking place
Is: Peace with Ireland is an essential preliminary to
the general peace policy of the British Empire and
the most important item in credentials to WASH
ington. gs-s.ta, II fgts.> x ~
Ny readers will, think, agree that / do not hide
the ugly facts by soft words and phrase making but
lest should be regarded prophet Of gloom will
finish this despatch by saying that though see much
that is tragic in the present state of affairs and In
deep seated disease of the worlds economic state
believe firmly that getting back to sanity are
facing realities with more sense and are
gradually obtaining q new. understanding Of world
problems which will lead presently world recovery
But we need patience and courage and truth to
face the prejudice and foolish passings Of national
egotism. Above an we need men who will teii the
truth at the risk Of popular disfavor. 2s. ~
tcopxrisAt 1871 sy the Bell Syndicate, Ine) . (. Il s
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-16
INC announcement that Roland. Bosden.

The announcement that Roland Bosaen, who IS
the unofficial American repfesenatiye on the repara-
ton commission, had rendered decision in the mat
allies appears 10 have aroused great deal OF sppre.
henson in the minds of the irreconciabes M the
Senate and has convinced some of them that the
treaty with Germany is preliminary bringing the
United States in the league. The connection between
Mr. Boydens act and the joining OF the league by
this country is not clear. Acting arbiter at the
request Of the allied governments and giving a de-
cision to the rate of exchange at which Germany
must repay Begium's debt to the allies has more
connection with the league than the decisions which
have been handed down by Mr.. Walker d. Hines who
has bees acting arbiter Of European river ship
ping under the treaty Of Versailles. The Office of
arbitcr is usually assigned to neutral disin-
terested party and would, therefore, that the
selection OF Mr. Boyden more of an acknowledge
ment Of the isolation OF the United States than Of its
: inv oivemeut in European affairs. 1s.. IS, "a
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-16

the blacklist hours afterwards told me the following
anecdote ~
Lord Miner could resist asking Foch;'
what do you think Of the situation now?"
~, Foch silent for some seconds. Them he looked
zip and said quietly:
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-03-24
A Glad And Grand
Surprise Earty

We are a little late in sending 10
the press an account of this glad ana
grand surprise party given to MI
Fred KINNEY at his home near East
New Market. Thursday night. Every
one present expressed themselves as
having a grand time and | a insure
they did for it was laughter from
beginning to end. The nous" WAS
lust given up to the jollierS.
Old fashioned games such as
Marching Through Jerusalem were
INDUCED in and plenty of good things
TO eat as the young men fully under
stood what a surprise party meant
and brought plenty of eats.
Those present were:-
Mr. and Mrs. Fred KINNEY ana
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. George hlm-
mey, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Oliver Mr..
and Mrs. F. B. Clifton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Baker. Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Langford, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mur-
phv. Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Clouser;
Misses Emma KINNEY. Kathleen
Clifton. Hazel Baker. Carrie Howard
Margaret Hurley. Marion Reid,
Grace BRYAN. Georgia Adshead, Mar
tha Clouser, Sallie and Lettie Sla-
cum and Lieta, Taylor; Messrs one J.
Ross, Levin S1acum. Fred, -fsvTIflle
and Johnnie Asmussem, James ana
William Murphy, George Slacum, Lin
wood Lankford, Charles Langford'
Phillip Corkran, Lawrence Adsneau'
George Whitten, Alfred Clouser.
Rheuben Clouser, James Trego, Will
bur Lee: little Miss Ruth Wheatiey,
Leona Wheatley. Ethel Oliver. Mas
ter Fred LangfOrd.