Beer price racketeering alleged by Gary Bottler
Gary Bottler renews beer racket charges accusing a gentleman’s agreement among Lake County breweries importers and wholesalers to fix beer at 20 cents a bottle. He calls Indiana beer control law a legalized racketeering scheme benefiting Democratic leaders and alleges denied wholesaler licenses target party insiders. He names Michael Kiernan of East Chicago and Ben Rosen of Gary as key figures and promises to reveal names at a public meeting.
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Lake County
Ben’ Rosen
Gary
Hammond Taxpayers’ Association
Weishall
Michael J. Kiere
East Chicago
Mnortey
Lake
Porter
Vernon
Fast
Chicago
Rosen
Indiana
Paul Fry
Im Wer
Br. Rosen
Kiernan
General American
Automobilingense Plata
Temperature readings for region reported in city page
Aammond recorded 42 degrees above zero this morning and four degrees above zero at noon, with a fall in temperature by noon. Weather forecast notes cooler conditions for the region later today.
Calumet City Budget Up This Evening
Calumet City considers its 1933 budget with second readings tonight before the common council. City Clerk Frank Angel notes that finance committee and taxpayer recommendations will be reviewed as figures remain tentative. The plan aims for passage before April end, with an April 27 target. Mayor Jaranowski earlier cut the budget by 330,960 in 1941 and 45,090 in 1922, totaling 78,000 across two years. Tonight aldermen will canvass Tuesday’s election returns for certification and decide if inaugural funds are to be held in May.
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Gelumet City
John W. Jovanowski
Frank Angel
Finance Committee
Angel
Jaranowski
Whiting High School Activities Open Forum At Center
Duck pin enthusiasts at the Community Center open the season at the alleys. Whiting High School class of 1931 meets Monday evening at 7:30 to organize a clue event. Madrigal Club under George Calder to sing on WMAQ Chicago Sunday between 1:39 and 1:46 pm. Junior American Legion Baseball league opening plans to be discussed at a Community Center meeting tomorrow at 2 am with nine teams. City Controller Tokarz funds porch repairs and front porch remodel. Gallagher and supporters congratulate Warry Gallagher on marriage to Ethel Moehrling in Washington DC. Band and orchestra members prep for big social at Community Center next Wednesday April 26 and donate refreshments.
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Whiting High School
George Calder
WMAQ
Chicago
American Legion Baseball League
Mothers OF the Whiting High Schol
Taxpayers Demand Public Hearings From Board of Review
Taxpayers association in Hammond denounces secret sessions of Lake County Board of Tax Review. They pass a resolution calling for public hearings on pending assessments and public notices in time for taxpayers to attend. Association cites alleged $10 million in privileged reductions amid secret sessions and urges parity with small property assessments.
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Lake County
North Township
Frank R. Marcumi
Board of Review
Martin
Marti
Taxpayers Association
Hammond F C fund depleted and relief plans debated
City officials report the Hammond F C fund nearly depleted amid loan talks and layoffs. City Treasurer Andrew Rooney credits cash payouts for good work. City Engineer Frank Blogher and Mayor Schonert convened a meeting to discuss new relief plans as 2,000 workers face final weeks of employment and road projects proceed with RF CG loan support.
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Andrew Rooney
George St. John
Indianapolis Boulevard
Chicago and Calumet District Transit Company
Water Works Trustems
Pele
Atchieet Avenue
Indiana-Tlinals State Line
R. F.C
Broeker
Schoner
Lakes-to-Gulf waterway opens markets in Indiana region
East Chicago markets worth millions opened by the Lakes-to-Gulf waterway boosting Calu met region trade and regional commerce through improved inland shipping and access to markets.
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Calumet Region
Lakes-to- Gulf
Found Guilty of Slander in Gary Court
Special to The Times Crown Point April 21 Helen Slbincich of 469 Massachusetts street War y was found guilty of slander in the criminal court. Sylvia Pokopac of 4698 Massachusetts errest testified that Helen had spread remarks about how she obtained her job as operator of the Gary courthouse switchboard. She received a sentence of 25 days and 60 days in the women's prison suspended.
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TIMES
Crown Point
Inq
Phelen Slbincich
Massachusetts
Street
I Women's Prison
Sylvia Pokopac
Errest
Helen
Sylvia
Gary
Daisy DeVoe Freed From Hollywood Jail
Daisy DeVoe former secretary to silent star Clara Bow was released after 18 months for theft of 25 dollars from her actress employer in Hollywood. DeVoe said she planned to stay in Hollywood and remarked why not.
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Hollywood
Daisy DeVoe
Clara Bow
IML
Jes DeVoe
Danegrous Precedent Warned On Indigent Tax Duplicates
North Township Assessor Frank I. Martin warns that removing indigent property owners from tax duplicates would be unconstitutional and set a dangerous precedent. He notes state constitution prohibits discrimination between paying and non paying owners and that law requires universal assessment.
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North Township
Frank I. Martin
Taxpayers’ Association
Dir. Martin
Bandits Rob Lansing Pharmacy In Quick Hold Up
In Lansing on Wednesday night two bandits in a Model A Ford entered the pharmacy at 9 10 pm and demanded cash. They took 67 dollars from the register after threatening proprietor Kovacheff and tied up the store's only other witness Edward Homer, then fled. The victims could not provide descriptions of the assailants.
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Lansing
Christ Kovacher
Edward Homer
Kovacheff
Homer
Kovachef
Kyacheff
Einstein Ousted From Reich Institute Board
Professor Albert Hinstein, famed scientist, was expelled from the Reich Institute of Physics board today after announcing his refusal to return to Germany under the Nazi regime. The action underscores the regime’s control over scientific leadership.
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Berlin
Albert Hinstein
Germany
Reich Institute of Physics
Value of Waterway to Region Proved by Inland Steel Barge Move
Industrial leaders say completion of the Lakes to Gulf waterway will boost Calumet region industry far beyond expectations after Inland Steel shipped 500 tons of steel by barge from its plant docks to St. Louis and Memphis. The voyage marks a historic opening of new routes via the Sag canal and Des Piases system, enabling direct rail to water transfers and cheaper freight, with further expansion of shipments of steel, gasoline, chemicals, raw materials, and farm products.
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Lakes-to- Gulf
Calumet
Inland Steel Company
St. Louis
Memphis
Massissippi River
Lake Michigan
Lake County
Exst
Calumet Region
Witten
Middle
Southwest
Gulf Coast
South America
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Indiang
Sag Canal
South Thivage
Ilinois River
Des Piaines
South Chicago
Intara Harbor
Indiana
Stenl
Bethlehem Mills
East Chicago
Steel Mills
Industries Generaly
Barbor
Germany Will Not Follow U S Gold Export Ban
Berlin April 81 A semi official statement from the Reichsbank says Germany will not follow the United States in prohibiting gold exports or abandoning the gold standard. The bank says Roosevelt's steps are not demanded by international conditions and may harm Germany's exports or ease its dollar payments.
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Berlin
United States
Heichsbank
Roosevelt
America
Germany
Jury Returns Verdict for the Hohmans
A jury in Superior Judge Bj Miles Norton’s court found Mr and Mrs Charles G Hohman not liable for injuries to Bobby Banner 14 after he ran from an alley at Lyman Avenue and was struck by a machine driven by Migs Hohman The verdict came on the third ballot with three jurors on the first ballot and one on the second Attorney William J McAleer urged a dust verdict while Milo Bruce for the plaintiff said retrial may be sought and the matter may continue on page three
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Court of Superior
Bj Miles Norton
Charles G. Hahman
Bobby Banner
Lyman Avenas
Migs Hohman
William J. McAleer
Poy
United States
wAttorney Milo Bruce
Sidney Banner
Bank Cited For Contempt Of Court In Gary Case
Special to The Times Crown Point Ind April 7 1 citation of a bank for contempt of court believed to be the first in Lake county was issued this morning by June Sullivan circuit court or motion of attorneys in settling an estate The Gary State Bank its cashier J B Batley and its assistant cashier A N Milteer were ordered to appear at 9 30 Monday to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt The administrator Raymond Easthade says a safety deposit box in the Gary State Bank vault contained 493 400 and that the bank refuses him access to the box causing the court to issue an order which the bank has refused to recognize The contempt charge rests on interference with the administration of the state conducted under the court supervision.
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TIMES
Crown Point
Ind
Kant
Lake Éour
June Sullivan
Circuit Court
Gary State Bank
J. B. Batley
A. N. Milteer
Ciftioy
Barr
Nortos
Raymond Easthade
Easthade
Ned Tilly
Gary
Davenport
Hills
Local P. D. Employees Get Out
Hammond post office workers face a 15 percent salary cut effective April 1, reducing pay for the rest of the year. Postmaster Otto Thabo says about seven percent of staff, including himself, are affected, saving roughly $25 000 annually for the Hammond office. The change follows a congressional amendment increasing the prior 8 1/3 percent cut.
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Hammond
Roosevelt
Congress
Otto Thabo
Thieves Enter Home on 224 1st Place
Mrs J Bradtke of Unlumet City reported a thief pried open a window and entered her home last night, stealing 39 items. Police say the entry occurred through an open window and no injuries were reported. Authorities request any witnesses to come forward.
Pigeons Mourn Veteran Congressman Wood in Washington
Washington April 21 pigeons that Will R Wood fed near the Capitol mourn his passing as Kansas Representative Guyer notes in a Congressional Record tribute. For twenty years Wood fed the birds at the House office corner, tossing cornbread and speaking in a pigeon language the birds seemed to understand. The retiring Indiana congressman died after a long, relentless service, leaving the pigeons to await a voice that will not return.
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Washington
Will BR. Wood
Capitol
Indiana
Congress
U. 8
Guyer
Kansas
Representative Wood
Congressional Record
Dax
Wood
O'Black
New York
Mediterranean
Regulation Income Levy Operation in Indianapolis
Regulation in Indianapolis outlines the gross income levy set to take effect May 1. The first tax payment covers May and June with a $165.67 exemption of the $1,090 annual allowance and returns due by July 1. Returns use department blanks and rely on gross receipts records for individuals and businesses.
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Indianapolis
Ind
L.N
Department of the Treasury
Must Get Drivers Licenses Immediate Under Indiana Law
Frank J. Rourke, Hammond automobile license bureau manager, announced an April 1 effective date for a new state law. Applicants may apply by mail or in person, must include a sworn statement of driving ability, and pay a 60 cent fee, with 10 cents kept by the issuing bureau. Notary fees are waived. drivers must hold a license to operate in Indiana.
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Frank J. Rourke
Hammond
Automobile License Bureau
O'Rourke
Indiana
Makes son drink whisky arraignment in city court
Bloomington Ind April 21 John David son 48 was bound over to Monroe circuit court for trial on involuntary manslaughter charges. He allegedly made his 7 year old son Robert drink whisky. Bond set at 71000.
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Bloomington
Ind
U.P.J
John Davidson
Monroe
Robert
Bond
Hammond to House Lake County's First Licensed Brewery
Lake county's only licensed brewery will be built in Hammond. Continental Brewing Corp incorporators include George Parmley and Howard J. Gencheidler with Patricks Garman of Chicago. The firm seeks a Hammond site to start construction, with a 60 day build and two months aging before delivery. An expert brewmaster will be hired and most stock is sold.
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Lake County
Hammond
George Parmley
Gary Amercian Legion
Continental Brewing Corporation
First Beer
Lake
Porter Counties
Howard J. Gencheidler
Hammond and Patrints
Garman
Fast Chicago
Parmley
Lewmaster Si
Petitions for Mortgage Moratorium Placed by Hammond League
The Home Owners and Taxpayers League of Hammond plans to tabulate moratorium petitions and mortgage foreclosures signatures at Miotke Odd Fellows on State Street. Nicholas, the chairman, predicts over 1,000 signatures to be sent to the governor and Indiana's congressional representatives. A similar Gary petition previously reached Governor McNutt, who said action requires a legislative call for a special session.
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Home Owners and Taxpayers League of
Hammond
Tp Miotke Odd Fellows
State Street
Forest Nicholas
League
Indiana
Gary
Paul V. McNutt
Hammond Organization
Purdue Board Accepts $45,000 Scholarship Fund
In Lafayette Ind on April 21 the Purdue University board of trustees accepted a $45,000 scholarship from the estates of the late Mix and Hate Comey Cambridge Mass Income from the fund will provide $100 scholarships for a senior and graduating student each year.
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Lafayette
Ind
Spa
Mix
Hate Comey
Cambridge
Mass
Purdue University Board of Trustees
Reed Says Citizens Would Be Against It
Washington April 21 The inflation program faces delay from conservative Republicans who denounce it as dangerous Democratic leaders fear a filibuster as they push a bill authorizing up to 9 billion dollars in money and credit expansion. Reed of Pennsylvania opposes but says the minority will inform the people. Mills Hoover era treasury secretary met with Reed as debates began.
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Lyle GC
Son
United Press
Washington
Senate
Benatar Reed Republican
Pennsylvania
Federal Reserve Banks
United States
Thomas
Oklahoma
Fletcher
Noun
Arnate
Reed
Ogden Mills
Hoover
Treasury
Mills
Glaes
Vire
Etnia
Senate Financial Oracle
Wheeler
Montana
Governor McNutt Endorses Experimental Inflation Measures
Indiana Governor McNutt backed Roosevelt administration inflation moves in two speeches. He warned decisions must be quick though experimental and urged Kiwanis members to accept the shift. He noted rising poor relief demands and called for legal fulfillment, while receiving Indiana University Union’s official key from student members.
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Indianapolis
U.P
Roosevelt
Fanl V. McMutt
Tailane, Canners' Association
Bloomington
Kiwanis
Kiwanians
United States
McNutt
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Gary Bottler
Wilfrid Grogan
Whitite
New Orleans
Cilches
Uume
SITY
John A. Tokarz
Whiting
Warry Gallagher
William Schulte
Ethel Moehrling
Washington, DD. C
Hammond F.C
Harrison School
Cesare Battiati
Soekols
Tod Park
Department of Recreation
Penterten
Sd F
Orsythe
East Chicago Mothers’ Association
MN. BF
Tob
East Chicago Eastern Star
Ladies’ Social Union OF
Bandits
ROB Lansing Pharmacy
Einstein
U.S
P. D
Will Wood
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