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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
GERMANY WITHOUT
A CABINET

BERLIN. May 5.-Cfermany was still
without a cabinet today with but four
more days remaining in which she
must accept or reject the allied indem-
nifty ultimatum.
Herr Mayer Kaufbeurin. German am
bassador to France. who was sum-
noned to Berlin by President Ebert.
was expected to arrive today. II was
reliably stated that bot hthe chancei-
lorship and the post of foreign minister
would be offered 10 the ambassador.
Herr Mayer Kaufbeuren Is a mem
Der OF the Centrum party His friends
said /: would be impossible to tell
whether or not he would attempt the
formation Of new ministry until he
had s,tudier the political sislation. es-
pecialIy the attitude OF the coalition
Geaders upon the question Of accepting
the uitimatum-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
HOW SALVATION
ARMY HELPS

The helping hand always extended
by the Salvation Army to those in
distress was never better exempIifed
than It was yesterday when Ensign
Sam Hedegaard got into action. loaned
a worried mother some money and
then succeeded in trapping the man
who was harrassing her under the
guise OF a federal officer.
Mr.. Hedegaard received a call from
the woman yesterday morning. She
said she must have $4S at once or 20
to jail for using the mails to defraud
Hedegaard gave her the money first
and then inquired into the arair He
found that a collector for Sears. Roe
buck & Company had visited her home
and demanded the money which was
due on a phonograph which had been
purchased on the installment plan
She informed the collector that the
machine had been traded on a larger
instrument a a Hammond store Then
the collector sprung the announcement
that he was a federal official and
would have to prosecute her for using
the mails fraudulently Hedegaard de-
cided to see the man. but he first con-
suited Attorney Glenn Peters They
Army leader soon found his man.
Are you a government MANI" hs
demanded.
Yes. sir" replied the collector
where are your CREDENTIALS ask
ed Hedegaard.
The man produced shiny star OF
athe Illinois constabulary and small
Identification card The fellow agreed
to accompany Hedegaard TO the fed
eral building where the matter was
laid before U. S. Commissioner sur
prise. There the man denied he had
said he was government man. but
Hedegaard and several other witnesses
testified against him He was placed
under $500 bond and released until .
preliminary hearing can be held. He
gave his name as Frank W. Hill OF
Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

FRONTAGE
FOR MILL
Big Independant Concern
Owners Of important
Purchase.

Assurance that Hammond will have
one OF the country's big Independent
steel mills. came today when It was Of
noially announced yesterday that the
Jones Mclaughlin Steel Co. Of Pitts
burg. had completed the purchase os
twenty seven acres of land on the lake
front Just east Of the Illinois state line.
Much concern was caused BY the
news as the frontage Is part OF the
territory included IN the outer slips
Of the proposed IIiisni harbor. and spec
ulatson has been aroused IS to whether
the two schemes win interfere WITH
each other. The Pittsburg concern
had not made public its plans at ne
It was in a large measure responsible
for the selection.
The purchase price was given as
1926, 900 and title 20 only twenty-sever
acres Of the old Eggers estate passed
However, az the land lies along the lake
II will be possible 20 add considerable
to this territory through exercise OF ri
partan rights granted BY the state. The
tract has g. lake frontage OF 200 feet
and under the state law new land can
be made which will increase the tract
TO about 800 acres as has been done st
Gary and Indiana Harbor. II - this
feature of the Indiana Law which has
been responsible for several plants
landing Ia the Calumet region which
would otherwise have gone 10 Chicago
with the construction OF the pro
posed Interstate hsxbor on Wolfe Lake,
the Jones-LauEhlin plant will have rail
and wster shipping facilities IN
eoualled by any steel mill in the
country.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
Death of Mrs. Mccoy

Mrs Clarice MCCOY. nee kerner. died
al her home at 142 Grover street
Hammond yesterday noon. following
an Illness OF several weeks. Death Is
attributed to heart trouble, brought on
by six brothers and sisters. Roy, Fred.
The deceased was 80 years OF age
and is survived by her father and
mother. Mr. and Mrs. J. Fl. Kerner and
by six brothers and sisters. Roy. Rred.
John, Ed. Mrs. William Morrison and
Mrs. T. r. Eastridge of Taswell. Ind.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
SALVATION ARMY
DRIVE SPEAKING

The preliminary campaign Or Ham
mond's Salvation army drive began
last night when Jesse z. Wilson.
Morse Dell Plain and H Conroy
spoke at the vaudeville thesters and
movie picture houses on behalf OF the
social service work Of the army
The speakers were well received by
audiences who displayed admiration
for the work OF the Salvation arm +
and indicated a willingness to con
tribute to the fund that viii be raised
during the drive which opens May .
to continue until May II. Hammond 3
quota IS $1,000 and the money raised
in this city Will be spent here by tho
local representatives Of the Salvation
army.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
RESTLESS FOR
INTEREST DUE

WASHINGTON. May The seere-
tary OF the treasury would be directed
to demand from Americas associates
in the world war immediate payment
of the 500, 900 to $500. 900. 600 in
terest due on the 10000. .0O0. 900, owed
this government by them, under and
amendment to the so-called soldiers
bonus bill offered in the senate today
by Senator Norris, republican, Ne
braska.
The purpose Of the Norris amend
ment, he stated. IS to make immediate-
ly available money to be diverted to
the aid OF American ex-service men.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
RAILROAD HEAD
RESIGNS JOB
LIMrEREATIoEAt NEWS SERVICE

STMGnUlS, May w A w.hb.
Vice President and general manager Of
Cotton Belt railroad resig.4cd because
Of differences with other Officials. it
was announced today from the Office os
the company. Webb disagreed with
the policy of ths company to re:n,n GER
tain officers Of senior service IN dispen-
sing with some officers in carrying out
the policy of reducing expenses, It was
announced.
Reports that other officers Of the com
pany at Tyler Tex. Mount Pleasant
and Pine Bluff. Ark. also had resigned
because of the departure Of Webb,
could not be confirmed here today.
Their resignation have not been receiv-
ct at the general office.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
CITY MANAGER
MANDATING

EVANSVILLE. Ind. Nay Judge
Robert Tracewel1 of the Vandcrburg
Superior court. having issued a man
date ordering Benjamin Newman, City
Clerk. to recersify to petitions he holds
asking a referendum on the City Man
aRer plan Of Municipal government.
preparations were made today for a spe-
cial election. the date Of which viii be
determined by the city council May IS,
In event this election favors the City
Manager plan nominations made at last
tuesdays primaries viii be invalid
Newman had held the petitions did not
contain sufficient names Of qualified
Joters.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
NEW YORK
GREATLY FOREIGN

WASHINGTON. May THE foreign
born white poL:i'ation OF New York
city constitutes 35.a per cent OF the to-
tai population nf the metropolis. The
Census Ruresu snn Jun sj To-Day.
The total popui4t'.n Of the city IS
E.6z0.04s Of wa CT 1.oS9.21c are foreign
horn whites
Natives of Cussla numbering 47e. 81
predominate In the forH'Gu born 7n2Ila-
tlJn.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
PROCLA|MS
HIMSELF
GOVERNOR
rINrERNAvIoEAL NEWS sERVcEI


BERLIN May THE Polish COM
missioner in Upper sfesia, Adelberi
Kerfanty. who was recalled BY War
saw but refused to obey, today pro-
claimed himself military and civil gov
ernor OF Upper Silesia
italian troops have suffered heavy
losses in battles with the Polish in
surgents in Upper Silesia.
The Suesian Poles are reported to
have sent an ultimatum to the allies
demanding:
/. Inter-allied neutrality in Upper
Silesia.
?. That the martial law decree be
raised by tho allies.
8. Dismissal Of the plebiscite po-
lice chiefs.
g. Suppression or ali German lang
uage newspapers.
The ultimatum IS said TO threaten a
campaign of sabotage In Upper silesia
if there is further interference by al
lied troops,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
FURTHER WAGE
REDUCTIONS SEEN

Independent steel companies Will soon
announce further reductions in the wag-
IS, according to an Official of one of the
large Independents. He said that his
company would announce another cut as
soon as they were in a position TO in
crease operations to some extent. So
far steel companies have put into effect
reductions from 20 to we'll over 30 per
cent in the common labor rate
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
(RULLETIND

CHANDLERyILLE, Ill. May r.
Five thousand dollars in cash and
Liberty Bonds was taken by yeggs
from the vault OF the Peoples
State Bank here last night. 1t was
estimated BY bank officials today.
six charges Of nitro -glycerin were
used by the bandits in blowing open
the safe Five thousand dollars
of the amount stolen was in cash.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
CRuLLErIN)

NEW ORLEANS. La. May -
Frederick d. Levee, Los Angeles,
Attorney, was shot and killed by
his wife. former Cleveland. o..
court stenographer, at st. Charles,
and Gravier streets, one of New Or
leans busiest corners. at 10:15 a.
m, today. Thousands scurried to
shelter when the woman began mr.
ing
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
Sportsmen Flock To Game Conservation Banquet Last Night
5P.M. NEWS
FLASHES
C1ULLErIN)
TINTERNATIoNAL NEWs sERV

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvlcEl
WASHINGTON, May THE war
department will make public apol-
ogy, IL the name Of any man Is er-
roneously published in the list of
draft cvaders now being made pub
lie, secretary Of War Weeks an
nounced today. The secretary said
every effort had been made TO check
the list but that it was impossible
that errors might have crept in.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

"A HoMEWOOD housewife to her
Polish maid, on departing for an af-
ternoon at bridge.
Helen. the ash man IS due along
here. give him this dollar to take
away the ashes"
on her return. Helen. did the man
take the ashes?"
HeIen-'No, he say $500
Housewife-''what did YOU tell
him?''
HeIen-.I tell him to go to hell"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
Ball Game for
Carmelife ORPHANS

The knights OF Columbus Unity
council or Hammond will open the *.
OF c. Suburban baseball league season
sunday afternoon at o'clock with a
game against the Harvey. IL. X. Of C.
The proceeds Of the game are TO be
given to the Carmelite Orphanage OF
East Chicago. Knights Of Columbus
OF East chicago have been invited -
be present.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
Death of Mrs. Bennett

Mrs Sarah J. Bennett mother o.
Paul Bennett Of the Orpheum theater.
died last evening at $50 o'clock at
the home Of her son. 226 Sibley street.
Funeral will be held at winslow. Ill.
Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
EAST HAMMOND man saws that re

EAST HAMMOND man says that re-
cent outlandish actions at Stodola hall
dances warrant his calling the morals
committee of the city council for an
other inspection tour soon. A smart
Alec uptown girl the other night put
it all over the East Hammond girls at
shimmying and the whole bunch Is
sore.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
SHOOTS BROTHER
IN QUARREL

ALTON. Ill, May Chris Rain yes
terday shot TO death his brother, John
Rain. following a quarrel over a woman
at a dance. The dad man leaves a
wife. His slayer is held by the pol
ice.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

POSTMASTER JOHN L, RoHDE II
getting a high standard Of help at
the federal building and says help is
finally getting easier to get after the
great war stress. His efficiency and
close attention to duty are winning
Mr.. Rohde many encomiums.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

PHIL GREENwALD, who lost out
in his race for the city judgeship nom
nation is thanking his friends for
utheir support just the same.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

THE Hammond Wet Wash Co has
been incorporated at Indianapolis for
$4,000 with the Thiel brothers. Harry,
John and Frank as directors.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

TOM CROAK was granted dl-
vorce from his wife. Edna. yesterday
in Judge Refers court. Tom viii have
to remain single for two years
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
sPUDS 9Oc PER BUSHEL

The Hammond Produce company,
state and Sohl streets. are selling DO
tatoes for 90c a bushcL
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

A SPECIAL train OF II Pullmans
passed through Hammond on the Mo-
non late last night bearing horse fans
90 the Louisville derby.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

REV. I NJ HAUsER, formerly Of
Lowell, Ind. has accepted the patorate
Of the Federated church OF Union Mills
Ind. and started at his new work this
week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

MASON street man who holds the
long distance record Tor observation,
says that beauty used to be only skin
deep. but now it is knee high
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
HELP BEING GIVEN


Y
Daily supplies are now being deliv-
cred TO the rs Sisters and SIS children
and gifts Of clothing. food and money
have put new heart into the home. that
was ravaged by one Of the most death
dealing epidemics that ever beset a
Northern Indiana orphanage.
Among those who worked hard at the
orphanage was Miss Cordus Ruby. a
trained nurse OF Chicago. who IS In
charge Of thk nursing work AS head
nurse Mise Ruby not only had sick
children. but she had overworked and
sick nuns in her care. Miss Ruby has
won considerable praise for her day and
night vigilance az the orphanage.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

GARY multiplied its school census
by Ave and proudly proclaims a popu-
lation Of $4,000. Using the same basis
Hammond people could be growing over
$4,000 if it had the nerve to look other
people in the face while doing IL
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

REGULAR doings at the Country
Club Jazz and a busy entertainment
committee. First of the spring dances.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
JOHN PHROMMER keeps int

JOHN PHRONfMER keeps interest IN
the Holman street road race from lag
ging by entering hts Ford roadster al
the last moment. Hes a regular dare
devil In tight places. The new Hoh-
man street buss is also going through
its preliminary heats.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

HAMMONDS school census entities
the city to another truant officer TO
help out Pat Reilly who has been strug-
Cling with the job single-handed The
law allows another man when the enum-
Grafton passes 10000.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
DID YOU
HEAR
TTYA
THAT

A NIFTY new parcel post mail
wagon is an acquisition OF the Ham
mond postoffice.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

FLOYD KLAsNER. 241 Highland ct.
Hammond, lugged a pickerel that
weighed pounds 7 ounces and meas
ured thlrty-two and one-half inches.
into John Millikan's place this morn
ing, He had just caught 1t at Cedar
Lake.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

STATE Game Conservator George
Mannfield has an exalted opinion Of
Hammond after the great reception he
night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

FRANK HEALEY, the Chicago en-
tertainer who told the raw stories at
the fshermens banquet last night.
made the hit Of the evening e~-n II
the women folks did refuse TO crack
a smile.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

THE maternity ward OF St. Mar
garet's hospital IS keeping quite up to
date In equipment. The latest improve
ment is e. new type OF electric table
which Is considered the stuff in bath
ing and drying babies.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

ST. ANDREWS parsh In West Ham,
mond is preparing for a big day a week
from tomorrow when the three new
bells for the church will be blessed.
Impressive ceremonies will be carried
out by high church officials.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

AN unknown person broke a window
in the d. and w. Motor company. 644
Calumet avenue. last night or early
this morning and escaped with truck
load of tires and tubes valued at $500.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
ORPHANAGE WINNING
EPIDEMIC BATTLE
Fast Chicago Health Chief
Modifies Restrictions; Peo-
pie Aid Little Ones

It's long road that has no turn.
The good Sisters and the Riddles at
tho Carmelite OrphanaEe at East Chi
cago are winning the battle with the
series Of epidemics that threatened 10
wipe ont the little home
Although there are moro little graves
in local cemeteries than there WAS
month aGc-death snatched away seven
curly haired little girls at the orphan
age during April-sunshine is beginning
to prevail once more at the 0rphanage
Smiles are beginning to appear on the
wan faces OF the convaiescent little
ones and the csre-worn features Of the
CarneIite Sisters are beginning 10 re-
lax--for yesterday DT. J. A. Teegarden
executive Of the East Chicago health
department, accompanied by his stan
inspected the home, took throat cultures
and then lifted certain Of the quaran-
tine bans. The isolation ban against
the whooping cough patients is expect
ed to continue for some time. however.
VIXEN A FELxER NEEDS A xRHND
Whnt with diphtheria. measles, pneu-
monia and whooping cough raging
among the Is Sisters and SIS little ones
Mt home. mostly girls. the orphaned
and homeless tots had a hard time Of II,
For while the undertaken was calling
daily. And resides. the orphanage.
which depends on charity for its sup
port, soon ran out of funds. There was
but little food left IN the pantry. the
coal bin was running low. blankets 3
were insufficient. and night gowns were
needed Also, the Sisters. locked in
by the quarantine regulations, could not
go outside fer assistance.
But some good samaritans heard Of
the dangers that threatened the little
home.
Trained rurses were rushed from Chi
cago. fast tsxi-cab was pressed in
10 service. Rush orders for antitoxin,
blankets. night gowns. sheets. hot wat
er bags. ice packs. liniment disinfect-
ants. medical alcohol. soup meats, foods
oranges. spinach and cookies were de-
livered not only by taxi-cab but by the
speedy motor trucks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

JOHN MILLETT Of the Colonial
Sporting Goods store is being kept
busy these days taking the measure
ments OF Hammond baseball players
for their uniforms He says more teams
are being fitted out than ever before
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

PROS. ATTY. ". f. THOMAS has
purchased lot in Crown Point upo
which he will build bungalow and
take up his residence at the count,
seat. because Of his duties in the Grim
inal court
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

OLD DOC CLARK has gone down to
Winaaac to so5ourn for a period and
the natives down there will be regaled
with some yarns the like Of which they
never heard before in all their young
lives.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

CHIEF OF POLICE JOE NITz of
West Hammond Is trying to sell nse
captured automobiles at auction today
He has already received several mail
bids ranging from so cents upward.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07
THE WEATHER

Probably showers tonight ana
sunday warmer In southern portion
tonight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-07

Delivered by TIMES Carriers IN
Hammond and West Hammond.
500 Per Month. On Streets and
News Stands, 30 Per Copy.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-02-25

The Liberty Motor Car company, De-
trOit, Mich, that has been operating
with a decidedly curtailed staff, an
nGunced that it would re-employ sey
eral hundred additional men.
The New Jersey Zinc company at
Palmerton, Pa, announces 10 per
cent cut In wages and the elimination
Of an s per cent bonus system. The
plant will return to full operation.
The first sign Of a revival in the
British cotton trade is shown in the de
cision of the Federation of Master
Spinners to extend short time i'll the
mills spinning Egyptian cotton to Il
fortnight, instead of Il month.
The Carnegie Steel company broke
all December records in the production
Of steel. The company mills are 90
per cent capacity, and those Of the
United States Steel corporation as a
whole on an average of 81 p per cent.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-02-25
General Labor liens

An average cut of 20 to % per cent
in wages has been made in Indiana.
In most of the large cities contracts
have been signed for the year where
there has been q direct dealing with la
Dor organizations and little trouble is
being experienced.
Great Britain Is formulating plan
for finding work for 100000 unemplOy-
ed men. The scheme provides for the
construction of roads in the vicinity
of the large towns, where the highways
are urgently required to relieve con
gested traffic.
Notice was given that the Pepperell
mills In Biddeford, Me-, and the York
mills in Saco, employing together t..
600 hands, will increase their working
schedule to four days week.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-02-25

Officials Of the Holt company, manu-
facturers of tractors, Peoria, H., will
submit to the 1,4OO employees a 20 per
cent pay cut.
There were seven choices Of Occupa-
.tiOn open to women in the United
States in 1907. Today they have 80
trades and professions open to them.
A 20 per cent price reduction was
announced by the American Radiator
company, Birmingham, Ala, on all its
products. The plant is expected to re
open soon.
The French Federation of Labor has
issued an appeal to French workmen
to remain faithful to the union labor
movement as against the communist
element.
1t is reported that the Italian govern
ment proposes TO have bill brought
up at the next session of parliament
prohibiting strikes