03 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Gary Evening Times
Location
Gary, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1930
Page
1
The Hammond region reported 31 degrees at 7:30 a.m. with noon levels also above freezing. Forecast notes cloudy skies at noon with sunrise at 7:00 a.m. and sunset at 4:01 p.m.
Open forum of the Lake County Taxpayers association at the East Chicago Elks club drew about 60 attendees. Highlights include advocacy to preserve the prosecutor's fee system, notes on school fund contributions, and a survey showing county bonding debt around 21 million against a potential 76 million.
In Lansing Illinois the dispute over a 248000 sewer assessment reveals a 5508 deficit in interest collections by former village collector H I W Schultz who resigned. Audit shows over 115889 over and 666754 under collections. Schultz says he collected what he could and would recover or cover the shortfall.
DePauw University and Wabash College in Indiana joined the Buckeye Athletic Association at the annual meeting. The two schools, now in the conference on a two year trial basis, may become permanent members. Wittenberg College of Springfield, Ohio, was readmitted after a one year withdrawal amid charges of proselyting and professionalism.
Chicago authorities led by Prosecutor Charles E. Rathbun said the real slayer of Tribune reporter Alfred Jake Lingle would be arrested within two weeks. The move followed a postponement of the murder trial of Frank Foster, a gangster linked to the case, who is free on twenty thousand dollars bond as the probe continues.
Cold fronts bring varied conditions from blizzards in Idaho to mild spells elsewhere. Chicago is forecast to reach 85 to 40 above by noon, with rain, then snow and sleet, and a sharp drop toward zero by tomorrow, matching a recent streak of frigid days.
Atlas Embry of Valparaiso charges Marel deserted him fourteen times during a two year marriage and wrote scurrilous letters to employers in Porter Circuit Court. The couple married April 23, 1928 and separated August 21, 1930. James J. Mecharvey of Valparaiso represents Embry.
Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson told the House of Commons that the British ambassador to Moscow has been instructed to protest Soviet wireless broadcasts described as inciting workers to revolution. The protest targets Tuesday night’s transmission, and follows prior government protests at the Soviet trial of counter-revolutionaries allegedly involving Britain.
Hammond joins nearby Calumet municipalities in backing a 35 million inland waterways appropriation for Grand Calumet river dredging. City officials plan to send delegates to Washington December 8 and 10 to press the project before the National Rivers and Harbors Congress.
G E Johnson of the International Lead Refining company spoke before the Wiwan ts club citing figures that East Chicago produced over 20 percent of the nation’s lead and 15 percent of its silver last year with two refineries. He described mining and refining histories and noted a new zinc separation method. A joint screening of educational films on metals closed the talk. Turkey dinner followed, courtesy of city librarian F T Whitmore.
In Valparaiso Indiana Joseph Doyle, Democrat, challenged Foree, Republican incumbent, over a recount in Lake County. A court referee declined to intervene, leaving the state board to resolve watcher's status and the final tally with Doyle claiming ten fewer votes in Liberty Township than the election board, amid a delayed recount process.
Additional appointments to automobile license distributors were announced by James Carpenter, head of the auto license department, listing Whiting Mors Loretta Moser East Chicago and Heobarnt J E Mellon among the new appointees.
Government figures show ongoing operating costs and principal expenditures from agencies including the interior, post office, and shipping boards. The report notes budgetary estimates and highlights allocations such as the state department and other departments, with figures suggesting totals under current fiscal expenditures.
President Hoover sent the 1932 budget to Congress and warned that the era of new government ventures is over. He projects expenses near 82.8 billion for the year, a treasury surplus only by strict economies, and a continued one percent income tax reduction cannot be afforded. He promises a balanced budget for the next fiscal year aiming for a small surplus.
Murray Yarnes, president of the Hammond Bark Board and retired trometer, is gradually improving in Presbyterian Hospital Chicago after a major operation last week. A family friend said he is doing as well as could be expected. He has undergone two operations and several weeks of hospitalization with recent signs of improvement.
In the Weimond yards of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad detectives shot two youths after they fled a halt command while looting a box car. One boy, Chuffin Lane 17, died shortly after with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. A wounded companion, Martin Doe, survived. Two other youths were arrested on open charges and a fifth escaped. The incident occurred near the Ludiana Illinois state line as the group attempted to carry six smoked hams from the car.
The Losansport Presbytery will convene at the Presbyterian church on Lath and Stuantean avenues for its first Whiting session. The agenda includes revision of rules, stewardship discussions, an oratorical contest, and a missionary address by Rev. Ross Wilson from Foreman Christian College Lahore. A 7:30 pm preaching service by Rev. T. P. Adkins closes the day.
New York December 3. Possibilities of a per ton advance on prices of steel bars plates and shapes were seen by two steel trade weeklies Iron Age and Steel. Economists say the move would restore business confidence and widen steel company profits.
Dr. George Sweigart county clerk elect says action will begin next week if county commissioners refuse his bond and to certify him offier. Bomberger Peters and Morthland law firm retained. Mrs Hilligrew defends her right to hold office per prior special act and constitution rules.
Crown Point judge convenes Monday grand jury to probe the shooting death of Arlene Draves in Gary. Five Gary youths implicated. list includes Julian Youeche Crown Point John Rossman Gary, Malcolm Hagelereen Gary, Perrys Steveens Gary, Harvey J. Post Gary.
W e o Waller Lock of 1504 Calumet avenue Hammond sustained a severe crash injury at 2 p m yesterday at the intersection of 141st street and Kennedy avenue. He was taken to St Catherine's hospital in an automobile by W O J Murray. Pred B Welbing driver of a southbound sedan on Kennedy avenue collided with Lock's northbound motorcycle. Lock suffers a broken back possible internal injuries and other wounds. Doctor J E Komoroske reported his condition very serious.
Bids from William F. Bktek John Wheeler Frank McVey and others for the two mile La Rue road project in Ross township were opened by county commissioners. William C Probst of Hammond was awarded the contract. Furniture bids for the Jake County Tuberculosis addition were also filed with several firms submitting offers. some bids were rejected for lacking bound guarantees.
Miss Eva Ambre, a well known Dyer resident, was struck by a machine driven by W. G. Rohr of Chicago while crossing the Lincoln highway yesterday. She received bruises, was given first aid in Hammond, then transported to St. Margaret's hospital.
Chairman Will R. Wood of the house appropriations committee criticizes government workers as idle. He cites a budget bureau visit where two wings showed no work and recalls guards urging staff to “get busy” as Congress toured the building.
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