Opposition to Robinson renomination heats up in Indiana
In Indianapolis, April 20, opposition to Senator Arthur R. Robinson's renomination gathers in Republican circles. The anti Robinson movement may surface at the Indiana Republican Editorial Association meeting next weekend but could wait the outcome of the June 6 prohibition repeal election. Scott of Gary leads anti prohibition talks with G O P figures and prohibitionists while others push delaying the campaign until after the wet vote. Former Senator Watson denies a bid, while Harry G Lestia and Solon Carter emerge as potential contenders. Bishop James Cannon Sr. to speak at Rushville for the Indiana Anti Saloon League April 26 as drys press for the Eight Amendment.
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Eugene 3. Capot
Indianapolis
Arthur R. Robinson
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
W. Scott
Gary
Hisrepublican
wmBlonapolis
Harry G Lestia
Solon Carter
Marion County
Scott
Drys
James Cannon
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Rushville
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Judge Defies Political Pressure in Gary Burglary Sentences
In Gary Indiana three young men Virgil King Joe Weiner and Tony Scrobel were jailed for burglary after friends sought to influence Judge W J Murray. Scrobel a former Froebel High football star and local Democratic committee member received 2 to 10 years while King got 4 to 5 years and Weiner 3 to 1 years amid claims of political pressure and police testimony questions.
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TIMES
Prown Point
Ind
Gary
Heaven and Earth
Virgil King
Joe Weiner
Tony Scrobel
Scrobel
J. Murray
Froebel
Murray
Eurpire Loan Co
Highthavenu
Broadway
Blackjac King
Weiner
Serobel Ai86
Temperature update for Hammond region today
The Hammond area reports temperatures around 40 degrees above zero at mid morning and near zero at noon with cloudy conditions. Weather outlook indicates a cool afternoon with light winds and possible showers later in the day.
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Hammond
County Legislators to Be Guests of Teachers Dinner
County legislators will be guests of teachers at the Ram vard Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in Hammond. Senators Fred Ragnet Gary and Harold L Strickland with Frank C. Holman and Representatives Cary Downey Stanton Ellyson and Las sen will attend. Dr Charles Judd of the University of Chicago will speak. A C Senour of East Chicago schools to lead the program. Dinner at 6 30 o clock.
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Lita Entiaty Legisliers
Man
Sefiavla
Charles
Judd
Ool of
University of Chicago
Sone
A.C. Senour
East Chicago
Anti-Robinson Sentiment Breaks in G.O.P. Ranks 7 ' foe SUPREME AUTHORITY
Washington reports show House leaders pledging support for Roosevelt and top Democrats backing inflation measures. President Roosevelt and Treasury Secretary Woodin outline a plan to expand the money supply, with Robinson as Senate Democratic leader weighing key implications for gold standard and dollar value.
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G.O.P
Foe
Supreme Authority
Bulletin
Washington
T. N.d
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Treasury
Woodin
Robinson
Senate
Mit
Lylec. Wilson
United Prean Biiff
Congress
Secretary of Treasury
What It Means Gold Embargo Shifts U S From Gold Standard
New York reports explain that the gold embargo ends the dollar’s gold standard basis and loosens tariff walls against depreciated currencies while raising barriers on imports from currency-rich nations. It warns of higher living costs, benefits to farmers and borrowers, and pressure on wages for fixed incomes as foreign and domestic markets adjust.
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New York
Controlled Currency Expansion Policy Looms Over Roosevelts Conferences
Washington reports that abandoning the gold standard and pursuing controlled currency and credit expansion will shape the upcoming international conferences. The policy aims to ease inflation, boost commodity prices, improve U S foreign trade, and align parity between the dollar and foreign currencies while moderating postwar currency volatility. France stands apart as talks move toward new monetary standards for gold and silver.
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George S. Holmes
Washington
Roosevelt
America
United States
Great Britain
Britain
Canada
France
Hammond East Chicago Men Obtain Patents
Two Hammond men and an East Chicagoan have patents from the U S patent office. Henry F Kinckheater of Hammond received a center locking device patent after filing November 4 1929 with six unique features. Vanverveer Voorhass of Hammond earned a patent via Standard Oil for a hydrogen production method filed August 7 1920 with two claims. Benjamin Burrell of East Chicago secured a patent for a shear equipped pipeline with six distinct features.
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Hammond
Incorporators Plan Brewery in Lake County Indiana
In Hammond Indiana Howard Gescheidler and associates plan to discuss a new Continental Brewing Corp to construct and operate a midyear brewery in Lake County. The group holds a state permit for Lake Porter counties and aims to obtain federal authorization after reviewing federal requirements. They may disclose further organization details at their first meeting and consider public offering later.
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Lake County
Continental Brewing Corporatwn
Howard J. Geseksidler
Hammond
Hls
Paul Fry
Gescheidher
Indianapolis
Geecheidler
Coorge 4
Parmley
Gary
Patrick J. Gorman
Bush Chicago
Lake
Porter
Gescheidler
Indiana
Norton to speak at Hammond Republican social event
Former Circuit Court Judge E Whles Norton of Crown Port will be the principal speaker at a Hammond Lincoln club rooms gathering, hosted by the Hammond Central Republican committee. Alderman C McVey will preside as republican leaders and county judges attend. The event launches next year’s municipal campaign with card games and music, starting promptly at 8 20 o’clock.
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Circuit Court
E. Whles Norton
Crown Port
Hammond Lincoln Club
Hamond Central
C. & McVey
Ely Chbirman
Remebhcan
Lae County
Hamand
McVey
Lake County
Fatal Burns In Furnace Fire Claim Ohio Man
In Shelbyville Indiana on April 20 Ernest Shuster a 40 year old itinerant from Toledo Ohio died after falling into a furnace fire in an abandoned gas works area. The burns proved fatal.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Ernest Shuster
Toledo
Estill urges Kiwanis club to aid delinquent youths
Prosecutor Robert G Estill urged Kiwanis members at a noon Tuncheon at the Masonic temple in Nammond to adopt a big brother plan. He argued that many first offenders could be redirected with guidance from adult volunteers and that home environment shapes youth character. He faulted penal systems for failing to reform and warned that neglect of delinquent youths worsens crime, urging the club to help Build youth as Kiwanis motto promises.
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Kiwanis Club
Tuncheon
Robert G. Wstill
Masonic Temple
Nammond
Myr
Estill
Kiwanis
Mr. Estill
Tria
All
Esti
Governor McNutt defends inquiry into beer racket in Indiana
Indiana Governor Paul McNutt rejected claims of irregularities after reviewing a Hammond Taxpayers union report on alleged beer racket in Lake County. The Lake County Times had alleged East Chicago Democratic chairman Michael Kiernan profited from beer imports, potentially amassing a fortune within a year, but McNutt refused further comment.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ln.s
Paul ¥. McNutt
Hammond Taxpayers’ Union
Indiang
Heer
Lake County Times
Michael 3. Kiernan
East Chicago
Laka County
Kiernan; Pg
Battle of currencies in post embargo era
The United States will stay off the gold standard, leaving a currency battle with England. Secretary Wooden admitted uncertainty while London allowed the sterling to slip in world markets, giving Britain a price advantage in competition.
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Washington
Berretary Wooden
United States
England
London
Great Britain
Hammond Taxpayers Win Injunction Over Lake County Tax Rise
A permanent injunction stops the Indiana state tax board from raising all land and improvement assessments in Lake county by 10 percent, averting a projected $3.5 million increase in valuations. Judge Leonard granted the order, also restraining Lake county officials from applying the higher tax duplicates. The Hammond Taxpayers' association led the challenge after a prior 20 percent reduction in North and Calumet townships.
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TIMES
Rensselaer
Ind
State Tax Board
Lake County
Hammond Taxpayers’ Association
Moses Leopold
Asper Circuit Court
Lake County Board of Tax Review
North
Calumet
Arganization
State
Lake Circuit Couch
E. Miles Norton
Tax- Payers’ Association
Notam
Jasper
Leonard
William ‘Whiteter
Herman
Frank L. Hosss
William Mewler
Win
Whinery
Hammond
Robert Brown
Information for Enlisting in Work Camp
Special to The Times Crown Point Indiana April 29 information on eligibility for the international reforestation army obtained by Peter F P Hein chairman of the McNutt relief committee Lake county. The quota first 25000 to be set to work in government camps is 6500 with 12 percent allotted to Lake county. Lake county is said to have about one eighth of the state's indigents and may recruit 780 workers. Virg Sheppard relief director said 675 men had already sought applications in Crown Point or via township officials though many do not meet federal rules. Unmarried men 18 to 25 from families on township relief rolls are eligible. They will be paid 22 a month and must assign 25 of their pay to their families. Continued on Page Twelve.
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Crown Point
Ind
Peter FP. Hein
McNutt Relief Committee
Lake County
Toamorros Mwdlaba
Virgil Sheppard
Lake Gawn
Crown Fojnt
Sheppard
Arguments In Banner Case Heard In Court
A $25 001 personal injury suit from Gabby Banner versus Carles G Hohman and family is heard in Superior Court before Judge E Mike Norton. Plaintiff alleges negligence driving 22 miles per hour and failure to stop causing Gabby’s injuries. Defense counters with testimony from Donald Irwin and argues wider scope of evidence. Continued on Page Twenty.
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Miss Hohman
Poy
Lyman Ave
Bruce
William 7. McAleer
Donald Irwin
Miss Holman
McAleer
Irwin Boy
Britain Seeks Recovery as Roosevelt Shifts Gold Policy
London reports the British government moves to align with the United States after Roosevelt announces a gold export embargo. Prime Minister MacDonald heads to Washington to confer on world monetary issues as Baldwin consults with cabinet antitameral authorities. Officials see a new standard of international values as a precursor to recovery and potential postwar economic talks.
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Harry K. Reynolds
I. N. Service
London
United States
Stanley Baldwin
Roosevelt
MacDonald
Washington
Ronald Lindsay
Whitehall
Britain
America
Dollar crash in foreign exchanges after gold standard exit
New York reports the dollar falling in world markets for a second day after abandoning the gold standard. Sterling climbs to 93.89 amid broad gains for several currencies, including francs, guilders, belgian francs, marks, lira, Swiss francs, Canadian and Japanese yen, with notable moves in Spanish pesetas and Scandinavian currencies.
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New York
Ditech
Belgas
Death of former publisher Grace Pate Will
Funeral services will be held this afternoon for Grace Pate Will 64 former publisher of the Obid County News in Rising Sun Indiana.
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Rising Sun
Ind
Puneral Services
Grace Pate Will
Obid County
Calumet City Brewing Company Incorporated Articles Granted
The Illinois secretary granted articles of incorporation for the Great Likes Brewin company of Calumet City. Attorney Francis L. Brinkman and Jeannes Behrman of Chicago joined Thomas J. O'Connor, receiver of Calumet City State Bank, in filing. Capital stock listed at 50000 dollars. Plans include rehabilitating the old Plum mer Avenue brewery and awaiting equipment readiness before applying for a federal permit.
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Ilinois
Reassessment talk to shift tax burden in North township
A Hammond Taxpayers association mass meeting in Weishall will discuss transferring a larger tax load onto North township industries. Frank B. Martin plans a talk on full factory revaluation, with an open forum and steps to seek state board approval for a general reassessment.
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North Township
Hammond Taxpayers’ Association
Weishall
Frank B. Martin
State Tax Board
Martin
Merlin
Lake County Board of Tax Review
State Law Guard
Rosenberg Out On Bond In Federal Tax Case
Moe Rosenberg, Chicago Democratic chieftain, was at liberty today on 715,000 bonds pending trial on charges of defrauding the federal government of about 85,000 income tax in 1929 and 1931. The federal grand jury yesterday indicted Rosenberg on two counts, reported as an insider in stock transactions tied to Samuel Insull, the exile utilities king.
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Chicago
Anvil
N.S
Moe Rosenberg
Chicago Democratic
Lberty
Rosenbergs
Rosenberg
Samuel Insull
King
Conroy Warns of Intolerable Beer Traffic Rule by Political Leaders
Hammond attorney Joseph Conroy denounces the Democratic party chiefs for attempting to seize control of beer traffic through political connections. He predicts an intolerable condition if the eighteenth amendment is repealed, arguing temperance won’t advance with party bosses guiding alcohol policy for profit. He contrasts past drys with current leaders seeking power.
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Democratic Party
Joseph Conroy
Hammond
Conroy
Lika
Bond files suit for $56,000 over annulment claim
Henry C Bond of Gary filed in Gary Superior Court a $56,000 suit alleging affections against his former wife Clara Seyl and her parents. Bond claims the parents Afr and Airs Peter Ley opposed their daughter’s marriage and used money and influence to have it annulled after the couple eloped to Valparaiso on February 15, 1982. The annulment followed in November.
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Peter Ley
Gary
Henry C
Bomi
Ing
L. C. Holland
Gary Superior Court
Bond
Clara Seyl
Valparaiso
Mra. Seyl
Plant Onions Free To Calumet City Indigent Families
Calumet City residents in need can obtain a free carload of planting onions today from City Clerk Frank Angel at the garage behind his home on 319 18th Street. First come, first served as the second load is distributed for community gardening projects. The onions, high quality, must be planted promptly to harvest this summer. This effort is part of Angel’s broader charitable work in the city.
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Calumet City
Frank Angel
Br. Angel
Et Histome
Hoe
Tila
Angel
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