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Evening journal., 1921-01-14
FIRST WINTER SNOW
SOON BECOMES SLUSH

Wilmingtonians today experienced
their FIRST taste Of slippery, slushy
weather since the advent Of winter,
ON December q. A light fall Of snow
which fell early this morning. turned
10 rain about z O'Clock. making folks
dig out rubbers and overshoes, which
had been having the time Of their
lives lounging in cupboards and
other places
The weather man does not promise
anything but rain today, win Ialr
and colder weather tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1921-01-14
JAPANESE KILLING OF LANGDON, u. S. NAVY
OFFICER, "SERIOUS AND REGRETTABLE''
N. Y. ON GUARD
AGAINST NEW
BOMB OUTRAGE

NEW YORK, Jan. Ia
Omitted Press) - Public
buildings and the residences
of millionaires were guarded
by special details of police
today, as a result Of a warn
ing, presumably received from
Washington, that anarchists
planned bomb outrages here.
Evening journal., 1921-01-14
RESCUE MINERS FROM
GAS-FILLED SHAFT

WEST FRANKFORD. H.. Jan. a.
UTnited Press Forty miners were
rescued today from the fume-fllled
shaft OF No. 8 mine OF the Old Ben
Coal Corporation, following a gas eX-
plosiOn. Ten were seriously Injured
and taken to hospitals.
Physicians said two probably will
not live. The. men were imprisoned
three hours.
Evening journal., 1921-01-14
IIErEn PLATE. sPRAINED BACK.

James John, 81 years old, Rockand, +,
was admitted TO Delaware Hospital
late yesterday afternoon, suffering
with a sprained back. Mr.. John was
emploved at the Harlan plant OF the
Befhlehem Shipbuildng Corporation,
where ne attempted 10 lift a large
plate while working in the mast
shop when the injury was sustained.
Evening journal., 1921-01-14
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Evening journal., 1921-01-14
FAMILIES MADE
HOMELESS BY FIRE

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
SMYRNA. Del. Jan. ii.-Properties
OF Frank Foraker. Mrs. simon killen
and William White. on Cummins ST..
were destroyed by fire this week. The
Foraker and Killcn residences are
owned BY samuel p. Wright, OF Phila-
delphia. and the White residence by
John p. Hudson, OF smyrna. The
damage will figure about $500.
Five families mat occupied une three
houses are made homeless.
Clover Dairy safe MIX makes robust
children. Phone t540.--Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-01-14
THE WEATHER

Rain. followed by clearing tonight;
Saturday. fair, fresh shifting winds
becoming westerly.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
BANK CLERKS
SHARP EYES
TRAP FORGER
ESPECIAL 10 THE TIMEsl

DYER. Ind. Nov. 14-The sharp eyes
of William Gettler. Jr., clerk in the
First National Bank OF Dyer, are re-
sponsible for the arrest of Clarence A.
Klein. of Steger. ILL.,. yesterday morn
ing as the man who passed forged
check at the bank several weeks ago
Gettler. with w. G. Wolf. of Ham
mond, started Sunday morning a
little trip to Chicago Heights AS they
were passing through Browns corn
ers, Gettler noticed a man standing be-
sides Chalmers automobile at the side
OF the road. The man had a familiar
look to Gettler and on eioser insp-c-
tion he decided he had found the clever
forger who swindled the bank out of
$3.50.
Wolf turned his car around and he
started back to get the fellows license
number. The man became suspicious
and headed for Steger in his car They
had his number but followed into Steg-
er to make sure of his destination.
Then they returned to Dyer and got
William Gettler. ST.. who is assistant
cashier of the bank. on The way back
to Steger they stopped at Chicago
Heights and picked up Chief of Police
Stone and officer Kastorf.
Klein, who is about twenty-three
years old. was easily located and plac-
ed under arrest. a short time later
Cashier a. w. Stommel Of the Dyer
bank and J. L. keilman arrived. and
identified the man positively as the
forger. He was taken to Crown Point
and lodged in Jail.
Klein worked his game by presenting
a check signed by William NJ. Wey-
and" whom he said was a Chicago
Heights real estate dealer. He forg-
ed the endorsements of men wen
known to the bank officials and they
paid him 1850. Later they found the
check to be worthless.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
BERWANGER
GETS S. IS.
FROM LAPORTE

Saturday was a hectic day for Ed.
Berwanger Of the prohibition enforce
ment squad. He received call in the
morning from Prosecutor Earle Row
ley of LaPorte asking for aid in clean
ing UP some cases there Three raids
were made in LaPorte as follows:
william Knoll. 500 Niles St. com
plete still, sixteen bottles of near beer
a half pint of moonshine and two
quarts OF wine.
Laymon Mosher, sos Clements st..
a five gallon still, one half gallon Of
moonshine and a gallon Of mash.
Robert T. sullender. COS Ohio street,
an eight gallon still, eight gallons OF
sugar and yeast mash.
After these three men had been ar
raigned and bound over to the Super
Tor court Eddie started for home. He
had not driven far before he overlook
a truck which attracted his attenaion.
He stopped it and made a search. fnd-
ing fifteen barrels and ten half barrels
Of beer The driver was Joe Steinin-
ger. 1880 Elevents sereet. Gary. Joe
said the beer belonged to Andrew
Brown of Chicago and that he was tax
ing the load from a LaPorte brewery
to Brown who was to meet him at "a
South Park avenue.
The load was taken back TO LaPorte,
where the case has been fled In the
Superior court. A test showed the beer
to be the old fashioned kind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
GRAND OPERA
BY WIRELESS

Those who sit in the Auditorium
theatre in Chicago tonight vii; not be
the only ones to hear the Luctan Mura-
tore, Nine. Marguerite d'Alvarez, and
other grand opera stars in Samson and
Delilah.''
Thousands all over the country win
sit IN this opening number Of the
Chicago operate season. BY special
arrangement the amateur radio operat-
ors of the central west Will receive
from ascending instrument which viii
be placed directly in front Of the the
atre stage.
Ralph Brooks. 25 W. Williams St.
in West Hammond, is ready for the
occasion and has invited number OF
his friends to enjoy the treat. He has
d radio telephone equipmen- which will
transmit the apera to the listeners as
clearly as though they were sitting in
the theatre. Brooks Is a licensed op-
orator and had one of the first amateur
stations TO be set up in this part of the
country.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
WEEKEND
ACCIDENTS

Weekend accidents brought injury
to three victims. one of whom was
taken to the hospital
Joe Rayen, 31S Truman avenue, for
mer switchman for the L H. B. rail-
road was struck and seriously injured
early Saturday when he attempted to
cross the corner at State and Sohl St
and stepped into the path of an auto
mobile driven by Carl Weedman 426
Merrill avenue. He was taken to 81.
Margaret's hospital where DR. B. B.
Chidlaw pronounced his condition as
critical. Jerry ONeil, automobile
salesman. was a witness to the acct
dent.
John Murphy. 2S4 Gostlfn street an
eInploye of the city engineering de-
partment, tried to beat a South Shore
train at the Cameron avenue crossing
according TO police reports and suf-
fe~ed a broken wrist when he was
struck by an east bound train. He was
taken to his home.
Police say the housewife at $40 VIII
cox avenue was slightly injured by an
autoist who escaped after striking her
as she was crossing Michigan avenue
a. Holman st. According TO tho city
directory Emil Olsen is the resident at
$40 Wilcox avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
BEVERzDGE ON AlNERICANZSDl AT EAST CHICAGO
:. a. SHEDD HAS PLAN TO ALLEVIATE SEWAGE EVIL
CLEANUP
SQUAD FOR
4 COUNTIES

Well, Ruddie. they're here at last.
If YOU have been waiting for a year or
more for action on that disability claim
you're in for some good news.
You won't have to wait much longer
beginning Monday, November Il and
continuing until the goth of the month
the Indiana Cleanup Squad of the
Veterans Bureau Will be in Hammond
TO review claims, adjust compensations
and settle finally and forever the long
pending claims OF world war veterans
gainst the United States government.
Ex-service people living in the fol-
lowing four counties viii come TO Ham
nond on days designated by the Clean
UP Squad" Lake. Porter. Jasper ana
Newton.
Arriving IN Hammond this morning
from Fort Wayne, Mark Cunningham,
advance representative Of the Squad"
and Miss Marie L. Fucker, field repre-
sentative of the Lake Division, Red
Cross, have been busy arranging suit
able quarters to house the IS members
of the. moppers-up. They viii include
a contract examiner. who will act as
legal adviser. a medical referee. whose
duty It IS to recommend tho rating IN
each case. three general medical exam
iners, one tuberculosis specialist, and
seven >lerks and stenographers.
The purpose Of the campaign. which
is being carried on by state cleanup
squads" under the direction Of the Vet
eran's Bureau and the Red Cross. as
outlined this morning by Mr.. Cunning
ham IS to advise fully all ex- service
persons of their rights under the War
Risk Insurance Act; to assist disab-
led ex-service persons in securing COM
pensation. medical treatment and hos
pital care: to inform and assist all
claimants regarding the procedure nee
essary in fling claim for compensation
and insurance; to assist those whose
claims are pending in securing final
action where additional evidence is nee
essary to connect their disability with
service or other data required by the
Veterans Bureau and to provide FOR
immediate physical examina ton. where
necessary and to promptly furnish hos
pitalizaton.
Accompanying the cleanup squad
is a representative of the American Le-
gfon and one of the Red Cross. The
squad is now at Fort Wayne. They stop
next at Michigan city and VIII arrive
in Hammond on Monday
Schedules for ex-service people of
the four counties who viii appear be
fore the squad in Hammond are now
being worked out.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
Boarder Under Arrest and
Wife Held as Accessory in
Staying of M. Gracan.
TspEcIAL 10 The TlyEsf

WHITING. IND. Nov. i4-Mike Dec
ker, The other man" in a triangle which
is said to have resulted in the break
ing up of Whiting homo, is held in
jail here charged with the murder of
Gracan, wife of the murdered man. is
held accessory
Decker is alleged to have stabbed
Gracan while the latter was trying TO
persuade his wife to return to his home.
Mr.. and Mrs Gracan resided at II,
Schrage ave There were nine children
in the home. Five were Gracan's by
a former marriage and four were Mrs.
Gracan's by another marriage. In the
apartment above them lived Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Donsich and with them liv-
ed Mike Decker.
A short time ago Mr.. and Mrs. Gracan
quarreled and separated. Mrs. Gracan
took her children and went to the home
of her uncle. Thomas Arculich. 5o42
Melville ave. East Chicago The sep
aration is said to have been caused by
tho attentions Decker had been paying
Mrs. Gracan.
Saturday evening AT O'Clock Decker
went to the Arculich home in East
Chicago to see Mrs. Gracan. It was
decided she should return to her home
and get some clothes for the children
In an automobile driven by Steve Stat.
Mrs Gracan came to whiting, accom-
panied by Decker and Mr.. and Mrs.
Arculich They went to the Donsich
. r4,pap4c
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
HERE'S NICE LITTLE
FIREMAN'S PARTY

Firemen at Hammond Central fire
station delightfully."- entertained a group
of Chicago fire fighters this morning.
when the latter dropped in unexpected
ly enroute from Cincinnati to Chicago
with a new automobile hose cart for
the metropolitan department. The Chi
cago boys fatigued by their long drive
were splendidly refreshed by a dainty
meal of triped hose garnisned with
flames of fire. Diverse chemicals SER
we'd in miniature helmets took the place
of the more formal demi- -rassv. '.r,u-
derwriter's Special" new rubber ci-
gar was passed out among the boys af-
ter which several games such as chec-
kers and pinochle were played. The
Chicago boys reported n good time was
had by all.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
WHITING LOVE TRIANGLE
ENDS IN MURDER

Mrs. Donsich went down stairs TO get
the clothes Gracan short rlme later
came up and asked to see Mrs. Gracan.
He was heard pleading with her to re-
turn to their home and start life over
again. She refused. He returned to
his rooms.
Later Mrs. Gracan and her friends
left the house, intending to return to
East Chicago As they were entering
the automobile, Gracan once more ap-
peared and pulling his wife to one side
began talking TO her. ~ was dark
lacking only few minutes OF mid-
night Just what happened, only Mrs
Gracan and Decker know
Others say that Mrs. Gracan scream
ed and an instant later Decker was at
her side A blow was struck and era
can fell to the sidewalk. Decker and
the woman climbed into the car and II
was noticed that Mrs Gracan held a
knife. the blade Of which was bent and
bloody. Witnesses say that Decker
struck the blow and are at a loss TO
account for the knife being in the wo-
mans possession a few minutes later
The partv returned to East Chicago
while neighbors attended to Gracan. 1t
was found that he had been stabbed
in the abdomen He was taken to
Chicago hospital where he died Sunday
morning.
whiting police az once asked East
Chicago authorities to get Decker ana
Mrs Graean. They were arrested sun
day morning and are now held in JAN
at Whiting
Decker is said to have shown the
same knife. (which had an ugly hVe
inch blade, to his landlady, Mrs Don
sich and iutmated that Il would be
used on Gracan If necessary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
HOW WILL
BRITAIN AND
JAPAN ACT?
Both Approve Disarm Principal
ButWiII TheySay 'Yes' or
mo" To 1t
(BULLETIN)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-WhfIe the
naval strategisfs OF all the great pow
Limitation conditions laid down by
America, the heads of the Ave princi-
pal delegations went into secret ses-
sions at the PRn-American Union
DDS OF procedure. The session got un-
der way shortly before noon Present
were Secretary of state hughes, A. J..
Balfour of the British, Premier Bri-
and of the French. Baron kato of the
Japanese, and Senator Carlo schanxcr,
representing Italy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
JOHN CURTIS
rs ARRESTED

In a fit Of rage. John Curtis. 1877 Lew
is street. this morning tore the clothes
from his wife's back and proceeded to
administer a severe beating to the mo-
ther of his two children.
A neighbor called the police. Officer
Funk arrived at the battlefront a few
minutes later. He was just in time to
nab Curtis who was tinkering with the
battery Of his automobile preparatory
to flight. Curtis, according to Funx,
had his clothes packed and was ready
TO flee. He was booked at Hammond
Central police station on q charge of
assault and battery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
BL GEORGE r. HoLMEs

tsTAFF CORRESPONDENT 1. N. SERvICEI
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-Recovering
somewhat from the severe shock caus-
ed BY Americas s blunt presentation Of
revolutionary naval program, the
statesmen of Great Britain and Japan
settled down today TO the grim bust
ness of determining how far they can
go in accepting it.
The first flush OF general approba-
tion has given way TO the necessity
of hard, matter f-fact consideration
Of each proposal made by Secretary OF
State Hughes.
Both Great Britain and Japan have
approved the epochaI suggestions OF
America only in principle" which is
tantamount to saying they approve
the general idea of reducing existing
navies and regulating future building
cold analysis of the utterances of
the delegates since Secretary Hughes
tossed his bombshen into the peaceful
quiet of Saturdays meeting reveals
that none OF them have gone further
than approving "the principle" laid
down. admiring the boldness of its
presentation. and expressing the hope
that an agreement can be reached
The impression prevailed in official
quarters today that 1t will be consid-
cradle time before the visitors from
London and Toxic will be in a position
say fatty yes or mo" to the con
crete terms as proposed by this gov
ernment.
The delegates to the conference are
known to be clothed with power and
authority unusually great, but they
were unprepared for ANYTHING as far
reaching as the American program.
Al 1r1o III
American proposals to the capitals of
ceive careful minute consideration of
British and Japanese cabinets before
there can be a fiat commital
This may take a considerably longer
time than has generally been expected.
In Toxic, a new cabinet is just coming
into existence under the leadership of
Baron Takahashi In London the gov
ernment is beset by many difficulties.
of which the Irish question is the fore
most.
officials OF this government are anx-
iously awaiting the reaction of the
proposals upon public opinion in japan.
Thus far the cables have not Indicated
the manner in which the news OF
Americas history making step was re-
ceived generally in Japan 1t is sig
nificant perhaps, that the American
State department caused the speech of
Secretary Hughes and the detailed
program he laid down to be broad
casted" to the world. State depart
ment officials wanted to guard against
possible "garbled versions" of the pro
gram appearing before the peoples
most directly concerned
Meanwhile. the committee on Hmita-
tion of armament. comprising the
leaders of the five big powers. were to
go into session behind closed doors
this morning. They were to discuss
the program of procedure and man
out a working plan.
If all goes well today. the rnechan-
ism of the conference should be well
oiled for the resumption Of the main
conference tomorrow. Following the
meeting Of the five leaders-Hughes
Balfour. Tokugawa. BRAND and schan-
zer-the heads of all the delegations
were to meet and take similar action
with respect to working program,
for consideration of Far Eastern oues
tions.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
MAGGIE VAUCE is
PUT ON TRIAL
Crown Point Criminal Court
Holds First November
Session Today.
ESPECIAL TO The TINES

ESPECIAL TO The TlnESl
CROWN POINT, Ind, Nov. 1.-THE
Criminal court begins its November
term today and the following jurymen
have been impanelled to serve.
James Hague, Gary.
Ernest Pagsow. Gary.
George Scott, Gary.
Robert e. Sill, Gary.
Ernest Carlson. Hobart.
Vernon A. Bodomer, Hobart.
J. A. Adank. Crown Point.
G. c. Bartholomae. Crown Point
Peter ThieI. St Johns.
Frank Ebert, Lowell.
George W. curtis Shelby.
Henry Bentke, Hebron.
The first case on the Criminal docket
for this week is that of Maggie Vance
8 Gary negress who shot James Allen
a boarder in her home and then push
ed his body under the stove. This is
the first woman tried in Lake county
for several years for murder and her
case is being taken care OF by Atty
Thad. Fancher.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
lRuILETINl

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvicEl
JAMESTOWN. N. Y. Nov. II.
Three men were in the general
hospital here today as the result
of revolver battle between police
and alleged burglars who attempt
ed to rob the safe in the Winter
Garden theatre here. Police Ser
geant Albert Harrison was in a
serious condition with a bullet
near his heart. Chester Chase and
John Nowak, of Detroit. accused
of the attempted robbery. each
were suffering from several bullet
wounds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
MRS. ETA BLOOMHOFF
DIES AT DAUGHTERS.

Friends of Mrs. Eta Bloomhofr
former resident of Hammond, will re-
gret to learn of her death at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. W. c. Harrison
1928 North Illinois st, Indianapolis
Sunday morning.
Following an often expressed re-
quest Mrs. Bloomhoff will he buried
from the first Methodist Episcopal
church. Hammond. Wednesday, at 2:So
p. m. Thence the body will be ship
ped to Waterloo, Iowa. for burial. Stan
dard Bearers of the church Will hav.
charge Of the funeral
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
(RULLETINl

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERVcEl
WASHINGTON. Nov. II. =
President Harding today complet-
ed draft of a proclamation of
peace between the United States
and the Central powers. it was
learned at the White House. The
rough draft of the proclamation
was sent to the State department
to be put in shape for promulga-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
WHITING G. 0. ?.
PARADES ANYWAY
rspEcIAI 10 rHE IIMEs1

WHITING. Ind Nov 1.-THE Re-
publicans paraded Friday night 'in
spite" of the inclement weather. sew
eral women Joining in the line Of
march behind the band which played
several selections in front OF Mayor
Schrage's home in Sheridan avenue
The parade disbanded at the Ameri-
can Legion Festival where the parad-
ers spent the evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
BULLETIN

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERYIcEl
TOXIC, Nov. l4-1he general tons OF
Secretary of State hughes startling
pronouncement on naval disarmament
at the opening of the world conference
in Washington on limitation of arma-
ment was pleasing to Japan.
Japan IS willing to accept the umi-
tation of ten capital ships proposed by
the American secretary; but Is unwill-
ing to accept the ratio suggested to
exist between Great Britain, the United
States and Japan. The question OF na-
val bases must be taken up along with
feet strength
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
(BULLETIN)

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVicEl
ST. LOUIS. Mo-. Nov. IA. =
Robbers early today jimmled the
door of the Anchor sub-station OF
the St. Louis postoflce and escap-
ed with three sacks of first class
mail. No estimate Of the loss has
been made.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
(BULLETIN)
LlNrERNATIoNAL NEWS SERVICE

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERVIcEI
WASHINGTON, Nov. IA. =
Reports that Great Britain was
given previous information on the
proposals which Secretary of State
Hughes made to the armament
conference on Saturday. were Of
hcialIy denied by the State de-
partment today. 1t was stated
that Secretary Hughes statement
was not given in advance to any
nation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
(BULLETIN)
NEWS sERWcEI

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERWcEI
WASHINGTON. Nov. IA. =
Japan will demand complete un-
derstanding on future develop
ment of naval bases before she
makes any definite and final reply
to America suggestion for ten
year naval holiday. it was learned
here today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
(RuLLETINl

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvIcEl
WASHINGTON. Nov. IA. =
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes
will leave today for Detroit where
he will personally conduct cam
paign to check the smuggling of
liquors across the Canadian bor-
der.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
(BULLETIN)

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Nov. IA.
Richard Welch. negro janitor' IS
in custody here today for an al
legged attempt to assault MISS
Edith Mellick. New York pianist.
who is a guest at the home OF
Rudolph CAM. the noted orches-
ira director. Miss Mellick, who
has refused to give her New York
address, has identified the negro.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-14
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sgRvIcEl

NEW YORK. Nov. I4.-WIre-
less messages received at naval
headquarters today from the
American steamer San Francisco.
on fire at sea. declared the blaze
was under control and that the
vessel was pursuing a westerly
course. having Bermuda in mind
in case of necessity. The steamer
La Lamon de Larrinaga was still
standing by. The San Francisco
is bound from Marseilles to New
York.