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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08
GARY NEGRO IS
MURDERED AFTER
DRINKING BOUT

One Of the most brutal murders In
Gsry's history was revealed shortly
after $50 o'clock last night when the
dead body OF John Allen. negro hod-
carrier. was found in the kitchen OF
his boarding house al 1903 Massachu-
sctts street
The murder or murderers had
jammed his head half way beneath a
kitchen range and the foor. The
weight of tn estove had crushed the
skull. Five bullet holes were found
In the body. Thirteen shcts were fred
IN all.
It was revealed that Allen had been
drinking heavily. He did not work in
the afternoon on account Of the rain.
Late in the afternoon according to
Mrs. Maggle Vance with whom he had
he brought a stranger 70 the house
Mrs. Vance stated that she left the
house about ak o'clock 10 visit
friend at 1925 Washington street
where a card party was to be held in
the evening. Both were sitting az the
kitchen table at the time.
Accompanied by another coiored
lady Mrs. Vance left the Washington
street address shortly after S O'Clock
to see If everything was alright at
home. Her screams attracted the 49,
tention OF neighbors and examination
was made. The body was still warm
1t Is known that Allen had SIS on
his person in the afternoon but ~. D.
ner z. Z. Evans was only able to find
20 cents in his clothing. .5s caliber
revolver which he carried in a holster
in the afternoon could not be found
A peculiar part OF the murder is the
fact that although windows Of the
boarding house were open. the police
are unable to find anyone who heard
the shooting.
SHOTS in Aliens body snow that they
were fired az close range as q number
OF powder burns were found. An open
knife was found in Aliens pocket.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08
JAIL LAST
IN WHITING
MAIL Thief F I. I.
Fourth Member of Bandit Gang
Turned Over To Police
By Father
LNreRHArIoNAL NEws sERyIcel

CHICAGO, Oct g-Carl Steiier. Jr..
prodigal son came home after squander-
ing $4,000 loot obtained from mali
robbery and Carl steiler. sr.. turned
him over 20 the police. The son Is in a
cell today ana faces an extended prison
term.
Stei1er was one OF the four men who
stole $4,000 from the Standard on
company at whiting. Ind. IN sepvem-
Der, 1919. The other three. John
Wedta and Leo and Walter F-ilpkow-
ski. already are serving prison sent
enceA
After tho robbery Steiler and Bessie
Jasiak, his sweetheart, ned. They
went 10 Los Angeles where Stefler
spent money lavishly, bought die-
nlonds. airplanes. racing cars and fen
eraly "cut n wide swath." He studied
aviation at the Sidney Chaplin Avia-
ton School and later founded the In
ternational Aircraft Corporation q:
California. The concern shortly went
into bankruptcy.
Leaving Los Angeles steiler and his
bride went to Texas where he became
stunt" aviator. He smashed his
airplane. however. ard eventually
went broke" The couple drifted 20
Memphis where Mrs. Steiler scrubbed
floors to keep food on their table.
with visit from the stork expect
ed soon. the Steller's caEne back TO
Chicago and appeared at the home OF
tho prodtgars father. stetler Sr. took
down tho telephone and called the po-
1f~A
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08
GRIFFITH TO HAVE
BAZAAR SUNDAY

There will be a church bazaar at
Griffith sunday. October ? and Monday
evening. October To- Il Will be given
by the Catholic Social club OF Griffith.
and proceeds WIN go into fund for the
erection Of a Catholic church at Grif-
ath in tho near future.
Many beautiful pieces % hand work
and useful articles VIII be for sale as
weH as other attractions which go to
make NJ q bazaar 4 special feature
2ill be home cooked supper served by
ne ladies from to s o'clock
BUS ,siu leave crown Point FOR this
bazaar at o'clock and leave Hammond
At 2 aud 3 o'clock (new time.)
Everybody is cordtally invited to
come and spend the afternoon ard ev-
ching and enjoy themselves.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08
UNKNOWN MAN
LEFT DEAD At
SIDE OF ROAD

Struck and probably instantly killed
by party of Joy riders at 1oSth street
and indianapolis boulevard. Hammond.
last night. an unidentified foreigner
today Hes in Burns norgue awaiting
friends that may never come.
No witnesses to the accident could be
found by Hammond police. Tbs body
Of the man was found between the two
car tracks on Indianapolis boulevard
one block distant from Cuneo's res
,aurant The automobile must have
been travelling at high rate Of speed
say police. for the body was tossed
some distance while trail OF broken
glass and tire marks evidence that the
car. after striking tho victim. swerved
in tile same direction in which the man
was thrown.
T. Fhelon. AZ sheridan avenue. Whit
ing. discovered thu body lying in the
road and called the Hammond police.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08
ANOTHER RIFT
IN CLOUDS OF
UNEMPLOYMENT
tla71sNArioNAL NEWS sERv,cEI

PITTSBURGH. PA. Oct S-Fifteeu
hundred Pennsylvania car shop work
ers and engine repairmen were ju-
bilant today over the order Just sent
cut ordering them back to work i'm
uediately. Nearly a thousand men af-
fected in Pittsburgh Additional worlt-
ers were 10 20 on duty in the com
psny shops at Buffalo. Erie. Olean,
Kew York. Canton Ohio and Dennison
Ohio next Monday. These workers will
be on full time instead Of the present
schedule Of four days a week.
The Pittsburgh K Lake Erie railroad
important New York Central line. h
just put 10000 men back TO work and
ce-Presidcnt and General Manager
J. r Yohe said today that within 9
day or two he would announce the 20
call Of large numbers of additional
employees
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08
OFFICER WRIGHT
GETS WOUND IN
PISTOL BATTLE
what are you doing here7'


In reply to his challenge Policeman
Jack Wright. of Hammond Central sta
tion received bullet wound in his left
shoulder when he accosted man who
stepped from the shadows at Oakley
and wilcox avenues early last evening.
The man escaped.
According to officer wright the gun
man who stepped In front az him not
thirty feet distant held a revolver in
his hand when he skunk from the shad-
ow Of the buildings. In reply to his
question the man fred three times, ac-
cordtnx to the policeman, onlY one bull
let taking effect Wright says he
hred one SHOT at the fleeing man who
disappeared down Wilcox avenue.
Wright's injury. q slight flesh wound
was pronounced not serious by DR.
Chidlaw.
\ detail Of policemen under Captains
Rimbach and Bunde were thrown into
tho district Immediately but no trace
OF the fugitive could be found. Watch
men in the locality said they had no
ticed no suspicious characters lettering
about but told police they heard the
exchange of shots between Wright and
the alleged bandit
Police officials today would advance
no theory about the shooting. It Is
believed however, that Wright. frus-
&xated the robbery of one OF the ad-
5acen1 offices.
The injured policeman IS now on bail
pending trial in the Criminal court on
charge Of msnslaughtcr growing out
Of the shooting of Cleo Dutton. who
lived at AL Michigan avenue. Dutton
wss fatally shot by Wright when he
failed TO stop after being signalled by
-ne policeman who was looking for two
stolen automobiles. The shooting oc
Cured at Calumet avenue and the
&1ckls Plate tracks on April IT. 1921.
4
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08
HARBOR MAN FINED
ON ASSAULT CHARGE
City Controller of East CHI
cago Had Him Pinched
After a Fight.

CROWN POINT. IND, oet S--Jabt
Hwy, who conducts a soft drink par
Tor in Indiana Harbor was arrested on
an affidavit sworn out b. John SulsAI
city controller OF East Chicago ehars
ing assault and battery. The trial was
held before a jury In the Criminal court
on Friday and Hwy was faed S200 and
81 DAYS IN Jail. sglsici happened -
drop into the Hwy place one night re-
Gently and cnga ged IN a game ~ cards
in the course of the evening Hwy be
came Objectionable in his manner OF
speech. An argument followed and 80
drew gun on Sulsbi. with the result
that a general tight was indulged IN.
With Sulsk. the victim.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08
SINCLAIR PLANT
HAS SLIGHT FIRE

A small fre. estimated TO have
caused a $500 damage. occurred at the
Sinclair Refining company plant, East
Chicago. about 4:30 this morning.
George r. Lord, works manager OF
the East Chicago plant. said this
morning that II was a slight affair OF
a still being enveloped in flames but
that the company FIRE fighters were
able to take care OF the blaze without
calling outside aid.
The flames lightedc up the sky and
with the whistles attracted attention
OF people in Hammond and Whiting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08
STOCK MARKETS

NEW York. Oct. s-The Domestic
OIL shares featured a quiet and steady
opening OF the stock market today.
Continued demand for these issues on
the advances announced in tho price
Of crue oil resulted in gains at the
start rang ging up to about one point.
Houston. Gosden. Texas Pacific Coal
& Oil and Union Oil were among the
stocks well taken.
The rest Of the list showed little
change.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

ALTHOUGH officers have followed
up several clues which were expected
TO lead 20 the arrest Of the rrur derers
Of Joe Cuncinells, Of Gary. killed on
Thursday in Lake county they still
at large. Sheriff Pennington and the
Gary police believe that the murder was
done BY merbers Of hlackhand gang.
Cuneinnela's wife and his friends re
fuse to make known any information
thew posseas
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

ALDERMAN ROSS WooDEULL. OF
Chicago was IN Hammond the other
day and in conversation with A. NJ
Turner stated that Hammond was
lucky to have a competent man like
yohn Ericsson in charge of the improve
ments to the waterworks system.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

FRIEND writing from New York says
that they've forgotten all about pro
hibitfon there. 'Everyb body Is selling
liquor" he says. and they have TO
wear badges to keep from trying 70
sell 20 each other. The price is ss per
quert. up."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

INVITATIONS have been issued TO
the wedding Of Peter G. Scofes to Pipi-
tsa Papadopoulou, Of Chicago. Sunday
at .. m Mr.. Scofes was formerly one
OF the owners of the Main restaurant
and recently sold his restaurant in
Janesville. Wis.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

Robert r Cenek well known cary
nome builder is going Is extend rs
building operations to Chicago accord
;ng to Information received today. H.
will stlll maiptain his office. husness
and home q Gary, spending about hair
of the time taking care Of his bssi-
regs interests IN the city
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

$4,000. THAT. IN round numbers,
Is loss sustained by Hammond build
ers by stwke activities during Septe m
Der. Contractors say the loss Ia far
greater. but building statistics show
40 permits for September with agEre-
gate value Of s1os.7So. as compared with
~ permits and s11s.eoo for same period
last year
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

HOBoEs dock to city jail FOR beds.
Cold nights forcs the boys indoors
Now for some George Wsshingtous
Uriah Heeps and other reminiscent ap-
pelatlons on tho police bIotter.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

MRS. D. J. MORAN has written a
play which Will be given by the Ham
mone woman's Club at the Chamber 81
Commerce October 22nd.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

JOHN RHIED. graduate OF the Ham
mond high school. now professor Of
philisophy and Biblical literature at
Lake Forest University will preach at
the First Presbyterian church tomor-
row evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

THE eleventh ward rooters IN the
balcony of the OrpheuIn put q lot OF
pep into the proceedings last night
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

COLD snap brings loss Of overcoat
Archie Atkins. PA Truman avenue. tells
police his overcoat was stolen from
room
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

RUDY MoNBERG OF the Iake Coun
~ Creamery Is looking for the lineo-
t5-pe operator who insists on making
his first name "Rube."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

CLYDE CLEVELAND. city repub-
iican chairman, IS said 10 have given
his support 70 the Charles Dyer roc
ommendation for the judgeship
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

ARTHUR BLOW, who blew from
Kenosha, with s7o0 OF his employers :
money is arrested here by Detectives
Charlie Carlson. Blow will not fight
extradttion-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

EDWIN FRIEDRICH is beginning to
loom up as another !. Albert Bever-
idge on the speaking platform
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08
JOE URGES
VOTERS TO
SAVE CITY
Fnrces of Mayor Dan Brown
Standing Again At
ATmageddOn
er TIE POLITICAL REroRrER

Cur mayor, Dan Brown. baSked last
serventne N abs appreciation OF his
-aovnsnaAn. his cheeks flushed by the
compliments OF spealsrs and the ap-
riauss sf tbs great audience that rlieo
the Orpneurn theater.
1t was something more tran the for
NAL opening of ehs republican city cam
Haigr- Il was e. public testimonial to
She man who dug Hammond out OF the
snow drifts in the blizzard OF 1918: the
xoay yor who sat at the telephone IN N
city hall night and day during IN
coal shortage; the citizen who mooih-
.apsd M army OF volunteer nurses when
xhe <Tu r1waged the town. to direct the
work OF relief. and the public servant
who eo4d N trainload of sovernrPenf
food to the people oppressed by war
ene prices
The bread east on the waters cams
back last night highly seasoned. TOP
ped by frosting OF sugary phrases ane
lighted BY candles OF oratory.
FAITHFUL TO that trust-hesrt beats
-xor the common peopie-diamond in the
rousn-Amer1can man Of rugged hon
~gty-.po. a politician. but whole
souied raan-spirituai and moral lead
@r-standard bearer OF law and order
business integrity and the peoples
choice These and many other apt
phrases rolled from the lips OF speak
@rs.
TT WAS BGowH's DAY
W'xA the apostolic family OF the
O. p. gathered about him on the stage
the American nag above and behind
him and Joe Conroy. the prophet ane
hard. holding high the torch and light
ng the way. Dan Brown was safe lasf
night from the assaults OF his enemies
seeking 20 scale the walls and storm.
the cihdaL
4 smile on his lips. fire IN his
eve and the gospel Of good govern
men. IN hts heart. the indefaugibl6
s-onroy stood at Armageddon warning
Hammond against Edward Simon, tn
democrat who sndeavoTs 20 unseat
Mayor Brown. He pictured the dire
results OF democratic victory at tn
POLLS tn@ efshth OF November.
They say. II you'll vote for their
man. we'll have a wide open town,
shouted Conroy. They say. Well b
a bic 10 sell booze. that every fello7
that wants 20 open up a soft drtnl
parIor and bootleg moon shine is for
simon. why Is It they want this man
ask? II IS 20 have a man that "
helm them violate the law. I say that
any man who will do those little things
viii steal the big things. II Simon IS
elected you'll have a city of maudli
debauchery like West Hammond. No
the booze that drank. That was goo
old Taylor. but moonshine and ro- gut
HE'LL give q little 10 CT yellow tha
wants 70 run a slot machine. those guy
are all for Simon Why men, II yo'
want 20 have poker game throw u
the window and invite the boys IN
Don't let's have It in a filthy basement
with rot gut whskey.
PAINTS 4 PICTURE
You who believe in homes and fire
sides and the sanctity Of the famil.
must vote for Dan Brown.
{Continued on Page Six)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

LOCKING the doors OF the orpheun
theater last night was blunder or
the part Of somebody But who? Chief
Mil wants to know
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

STOLEN Jas. Stevens reports to
police that hts 5-passenser Oakland
automobile has been stolen, He lives at
42 Plummer avenue
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

WOMEN jurors. Bailir frost IS re-
quested by Prosecutor Todd to secure
jury Of women 70 try Steve Eargo.
So Morton ave. alleged boot-legger
before Special Judge Phil Green valid.
October -. in city court. I Modjeska
represents Eargo.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

EDITOR P. a PARRY. OF TIE TINES
has been soaking UP a little rest down
a. West Baden this week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

DR. H Z. sHARRER and wife and
A. T. Rohrer and wife returned from
Indianapolis where they attended the
American Life Insurance convention
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

THE Hammond professional tesm
- at Canton. Ohio tomorrow. and the
Gary Elks with Frank and Ted Bloc
ker play Chicago pro team at GIea-
son park
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

THE we'll known 'rneanest man" is
in Evansville on a visit. H stole s7s
from the safe OF tho anti-tuberculosis
society.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08
Did You
Hear That

JOE KOzYIB1A- OF state Line. IS
contemplating = visit to his parents
In Poland.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08
RAIN HALTS
FOURTH GAME

POLO GROUNDS, NEW YORK, Oct
g-(2 p n-)-TodayFs game between
the Giants and Yankees, the fourth Of
the sertas. was called of at 2 o'olos
this afternoon on account Of rain
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

JIM WANG MICFfELSTETTER was
the foil for Joe conroy at the Orpheum
theater. Jim says he can book Joe
over the big time circuit at $500 per
week The second season it ought T.
I've $3.50, says the astute Snowman
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

IN answer to the recent statement
that some day a use will be discoverd
FOR old safety razor blades. T. A.
Tubbs. manager Of the Hotel Carlton.
exhibits a neat handle he has invented
by which the blades make excellent
pocket knives
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08

HERMAN, the Great. political boss
OF East Hammond. scholar. adventurer
and altruist, last night addressed po-
itical gathering in three languages
There were no Russians present or he'd
have campaigned In Russian, too.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-08
a PICTURE

You who believe in homes and fire
sides and the sanctity OF the famil.
must vote for Dan Brown.
{Continued on Page Six)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-03
WILLIAMS BARGAIN COUNTER

FOUR-ROOM CEILED HOUSE, one
block from South Florida avenue.
lot 50X135. For quick sale only,
$2300.00 some terms.
LATEST MODERN STUCCO BUN
LOW. Six large rooms and bath
Pullman breakfast room, laundry.
all downstairs rooms have CHARTERED
oak and maple floors, living room
and dining room beamed ceilings.
hot water heating plant, finest cleo
trio fixtures. Large garage. Lot
55X135, east front in only restricted
subdivision in city. Located at No
1905. South Missouri Ave, Price
$l2,000.00 with terms.
8 LOTS, 5Ox135, on South Fla. Ave,
near Patterson St, for only $525 to
$575 each; terms.
20 ACRES $50 old Seeding trees (fruit
sold $4,000 this year,, $50 fve-year-
old Late Valencia, 5 acres heavy
timber. To close estate quickly,
only $4,000, with terms.
10 acres--5 acres grove. part 5 years,
2 IL acres wood land, 2 IL acres
cleared, very fine truck land, close
to Lake Hollingsworth no house.
$4,000 with terms.
5 ACRE GROVE-mostly fine variety
oranges, some grapefruit, about 3
years old-in excellent condition.
Small Broom house. near lake, in
side city limits. For real good
small investment this cannot be
beat. PRICE $4,000 with terms.
G. ]. WILLIAMS, Telegram Office
First Floor
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-03

CEILED HOUSE, one
block from South Florida avenue,
lot 50X1S5. For quick sale only,
$2300.00 some terms.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-03
FOR CITY COMMISSIONER

he% to announce as candidate for
9e-ciccjion to Office Of Commissioners
'r Ai the Third Ward. l promise to
a, harse my duty to the people of
L;kcl;rd tearlcssly and without ia
%cr, as have tried to do in the past
always looking 10 the upbuilding Of
This it,. nom q moral as we'll as a
commercial standpoint. will APP
rrciatc your vote and support.
H. r. BROADFIELD.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-03

(Signed) c. A. PARKER.
Secretary Board of Public Instruction,
Polk County, Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-03
roe clrY COMMISSIONER
. ~ Volcrs in Ward :, Lakeland,

~ Ne N0Jcrs in Ward 2, Lakeland,
Fla:
THROUGH the solicitation of many Of
,G. friends. ladies' and gentlemen
a!!he have decided to become Il can
H.4atn ior commissioner in Ward ,.
,ani.rl to the coming city primary.
a1 = Democrat. laboring man, and
sand for sanitation and cleanliness
ahead OF paved streets and outward
appearance, | believe always in put.
ting the home people ahead, especial.
iy in Aliing appointments.
Respectfully,
W. NJ. HERRINGTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-03
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING BRINGS RESULTS

DOUBLE ENTRY Bookkeeper, bank
ing and commercial experience,
wants position. Address X. Y. Z.
care Telegram
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-03
ron cry COMMISSIONER

Owing to The fact that my friends Of
ward > have Pcrsistrnly urged me
10 hc'0mc a candidate for commits
ioncr If ward hereby submit my
.o'f to their wishes and use this
means to announce my candidacy and
if elected will serve the people in the
future as have in the past. Your
supHor, and vote will be highly APP
rreciatcd
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-06-03

FOR SALE-STOCKS AND BONDS
FOR SALE-Eanson Motor Co. Stock.
Finances force me to sell $50 shares
common stock. Will split to suit.
Make me your best offer. Address
Hanson Box No care Telegram.