Plan for City Hall and County Courts in Hammond Abandoned
Opposition to Mayor A E Tinkham's plan to locate a combined city hall and county courts building in Central Park Hammond led to the abandonment of a county commissioners meeting junket. Proponents hoped to gauge official attitude on financing but will delay until a stronger local program forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Tinkham
County Courts
Central Park
Hammond
D&uty Hall
Canng
Crown Point
Tinkham
Rimbach Avenue
Hohman Street
Gary
Engine Room Fight In Lloyd Building Maims Janitor
Stanley Hryczak 37 janitor sustained a skull fracture after an argument with Amos G. Antrim 48 engineer in the Lloyd building engine room. Hryczak named Antrim as his assailant before collapsing. Antrim was arrested on an assault with intent to kill charge and faces potential murder if Hryczak dies. Hryczak from Calumet City remains unconscious with hopes of recovery as investigators pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Building
Hammond
Stanley Hryczak
Amos G. Antrim
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Hryczak
Carry Schaetzel
Hammond Police
Antrim
VAGUL
Standard Steel Car Company
Hirsch Street
Calumetity
Wryczak
Hyrczak
Hryszak
Calumet City
Indiana Senate Primaries Loom In State Governor Run
Indianapolis reports lieutenant governor pick and senate leadership heat up as Indiana lawmakers approach the next session. Key figures James Nejdl Denver Richmond and James Knapp lead for president pro tem while stalemate hints persist among Harris Evans and others amid caucus blocs and potential dark horse gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Salem
Senate
James J. Nejdl
Whiting
Denver
Richmond
Harlan
Nejdl
Fargo
Aarris
Jame Knapp
Hagerstown
Glenn Harris
Gary
Evans
Newcastle
Cee Bert «Aban
Andre
Harry G. Leslie
House
Jackson
Witness Appears in Rongetti Slaying Trial
Hazel Reed, a former nurse, testified as one of three missing witnesses in the second Rongetti trial for the Loretta Enders case. Prosecutors anticipated she would be the first to take the stand in the criminal courts building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atnternational
News Service
Chicago
Amante Rongetti
Loretta Enders
Criminal Courts
Hazel Reed
Rongetti
Lorraine Irwin
Peration
Frank Mesca
Enders
Reed
Five Thousand Indians Threaten Riobamba Mutiny in Ecuador
Reports from Guayaquil say five thousand Indians threaten to attack Riobamba in mutiny against the government over friction with army officers. In a skirmish with government troops one person was killed and another wounded, dispatches said. The uprising was described as serious with ongoing topographical work cited as a factor. Bellavista, a new suburb of Riobamba, hosts Americans.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
U.P
Riobamba
Bellavista
Riobaimba
East Chicago News Briefs Highlight Local Events
East Chicago judge Michael Bavran is confined at home with influenza. Harbor section reports a lone white bandit stole three pocketbooks last night. Kiwanis plans for the year were made. Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes will speak next Thursday at noon. Washington High hits the road this week to South Bend and Frankfort. Tod Park hosts an ice carnival with another event upcoming at Washington. Inland's Industrial League faces Bruins on January 14. Several candidates for office are expected to announce in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Holt Hughes
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
Washington High
South Bend
Frankfort
Tod Park
Washington
Police Captain James Kirrin Ill With Influenza
Police Captain James Kirrin of the Forsyth Avenue East Chicago Police Station is seriously ill and confined to his home with influenza.
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James Kirrin
Forsyth Avenue East
Chicago
Whiting News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Plans
The Whiting Board of Health will meet tomorrow at 2 PM to discuss 1929 plans. The Whiting High School Oilers vs Valparaiso Brownies tonight, with a B team game also on the schedule. Dr J A McCarthy named coroner's physician for two years. Elks plan a monthly card party and luncheon. date to be announced. McNamara Bros quintet to play Duff Florals of Chicago next Sunday at the Community Center. Influenza cases total 250 but are mild with no deaths. Toboggan slide at the Community Center draws Whiting youths. City floods land in Stiglitz park for ice skating. pond popular in south Whiting. Whiting Moose lodge hosts a successful annual masquerade ball. Mr and Mrs Gabriel Novak announce Whiting's first 1929 baby born New Year’s Day at 2:00 AM. Whiting Chamber of Commerce directors meet next Tuesday January 8 with date for general meeting to be set. Rumor of Mayor Schrage and Bob McNamara planning to attend Governor-elect Leslie’s inauguration in Indianapolis.
Campaign to dry up Washington kicks off Sunday
Washington launches a 10 week drive led by a national united committee for law enforcement. Pastors nationwide are asked to join to make Washington an example and encouragement to other cities in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
National United Committee For Law Enforcement
Mail order liquor rises in bootleg distribution system
Washington reports a new bootleg channel via mail order with smuggled liquor labeled as books or heavy goods. Prohibition and post office officials investigate as they note higher costs and similar product quality, with packers expert at evading enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Thornburgh
I. N. Service
Washington
Jan
United States
Prohibition Bureau
Post Office Department
Lincoln CC. Andrews
Bedroom Bandit Tries Hammond Home Stealing Money
Hartley Gosnell and his wife woke to a masked intruder at 2:30 AM in their Hammond apartment. The thief, about 5'7" in a dark coat and gray hat, ransacked drawers and pockets after flashing a gun and flashlight before fleeing through a rear door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley Gosnell
Indiana Avenue
Hammond
Gosnell
Crosnell
King s Son Thrown From Horse In English Hunt
The Duke of Gloucester was thrown from his horse during a Quorn hunt in Leicestershire England. He escaped with a shaking up after his horse fell and pitched him into a nearby stream. The Prince of Wales rode in the hunt.
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Melton - Mowbray
Wleicestershire
England
Duke of Gloucester
Gloucester
Prince of Wales
Bank Call Washington Demand on National Banks
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a report on the condition of national banks as of the close of business December 31, 1928. The notice appeared in Washington on January 4 with I.N.S.J listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
I.N.S.J
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Flu Germs Stolen From Doctor’s Car in London
A number of glass tubes containing millions of influenza germs were stolen from the automobile of Dr. M. Brady in Brook Street West End London. Bacteriologist Dr. W M Crofton warned the tubes could spark an influenza epidemic if broken. The reports say the tubes were left unguarded and theft occurred during the car stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Brook Street
West End
M. Tt. Brady
W. M. Crofton
Cholera Epidemic Ravages Travancore State
Reported in Bombay today, Travancore State suffers a virulent cholera outbreak with 562 deaths in December. Across four months 7,880 have died among 14,000 afflicted, leaving many families with adult losses and orphaned children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
U.P.J
Travancore
Water meters ordered. Indianapolis Water to cover install costs
The Indiana Public Service Commission ruled that Indianapolis Water must bear all installation expenses for water meters. Installation costs range from 4.00 to 50.06 dollars, with estimated annual savings to patrons around 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
T. N.S
Indiana Public Service Commission
Indianapolis Water Company
Winter Death Toll Exceeds Thirty Across Europe
A harsh winter grips the continent as gales and heavy snow claim more than 30 lives. Italy suffers floods and landslides with Rome and Naples hit hard. northern regions bury under deep snow. The Arno floods Pisa and Tombolo while fishermen face open seas and ships seek refuge. A British steamer runs aground near Quistreham, France.
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Paris
U.P
France
Italy
Mediterranean
Tiber
Rome
Naples
Volmero
Cap di Afonte
Posillipo
Arno
Pisa
Tombelo
Sultan
Quistreham
Schortemeier Named Assistant Secretary of State
Indianapolis Jan. 4. Frederick E. Schortemeier, whose term as Secretary of State expired Dec. 1, was appointed an assistant secretary of state temporarily by Otto G. Fifield, the newly elected secretary. The position is part time as Schortemeier returns to private law practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
U.P
Frederick E. Schortemeier
Otto G. Fifield
Schortemeier
East Chicago Federal Building Site Approved for Post Office
Colonel Walter J. Riley announced that the Treasury Department has issued payment for the southeast corner of Chicago and Kennedy avenues, clearing the way for construction of a federal building and main post office in East Chicago. The site spans 125 feet on Chicago Avenue and 215 feet on Kennedy Avenue, with room for a post office, garage, parking, and future expansion serving Gary, Whiting, Hammond, and East ChicagoIndiana Harbor. Congress has allocated 105000 dollars preliminarily, with total costs expected to exceed 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Chicago
Chicago
Calumet Region
Gary
Whiting
Hammond
Chicago-Indiana Harbor
Col. Riley
Chicago Avenue
Kennedy Avenue
Explosion at Indiana hospital injures, kills
An ethylene tank explosion at Walker hospital in Evansville on January 4 hurls Dr. Dalton Wilson’s body through a six inch wall and shatters windows. Negro attendant Edward Taylor suffers a compound leg fracture as two waiting rooms are wrecked. Officials suspect a friction spark from the tank that the doctor was repairing caused the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
C. P
Dalton Wilson
Walker Hospital
Suit Seeks To Void Real Estate Conveyance
A Hammond superior court suit filed by Attorney George Eder for Paul Barkat seeks to set aside a deed transferring a 50-foot lot with a six room bungalow to James P. Darling and the exchange for a 40acre Van Buren county tract. Barkat alleges fraudulent transfer and seeks $500 damages.
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Hammond Superior Court
George Eder
Paul Barkat
Hessville
Seainst
James P. Darling
van Buren County
Mich
Paul Barkai
Barkai
Serder
Fenn Bill Reapportionment Approved by House Committee
The House Census Committee approved the Fenn bill to reapportion House membership based on the 1980 census. The vote was 7 to 6. The measure moves to the floor within ten days for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iln.s
House
House Census Committee
Actress Leaves San Quentin After Ten Months
California actress Dorsthy Mackaye was released from San Quentin January 1 after ten months for concealing facts about the death of her husband Ray Raymond. She planned a visit to her baby daughter in San Rafael and hinted at possibly returning to the theater. The inmate term was set at one year and reduced by good behavior.
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Banquentin
Calif
Dorsthy Mackaye
Angeles
San Rafael
Miss Mackaye
Los Angeles
Ray Raymond
Paul Kelly
San Quentin
Dorothy Mackaye
North Township Good Roads Plan Targets Route 41 Meeting
The state highway commission and North Township Good Roads committee set January 16 as a tentative meeting date with negotiations ongoing to fix or reschedule. The event will host Governor Harry Leslie and local officials while detailing North township needs and broader Chicago region road plans including Route 41 and a Gibson railroad grade separation.
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State Highway Commission
North Township
Good Roads Committee
Highway Commission
Harry Leslie
Board of Commissioners of
Cook County
Tilt
Good Roads and Planning Associations
Chicago
Lake County
Robertsdale
Ohio River
Gibson
Ares
Malakoff Sinks Off Minorca With 27 Dead
The French steamer Malakoff foundered in the Mediterranean off Minorca after striking a reef in a Wednesday night storm. Thick fog hindered navigation and seven minutes after the ship sank, 27 lives were lost while six were saved.
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Madrid
N.S
Minorca Island
Mahon
Divorce Granted or Denied Not Stated in Local Record
Mary Goodfriend files for divorce from David Goodfriend at Hammond superior court alleging abuse humiliation neglect and cruelty. Married May 27 1903 separated Sept 25 1928 and have one child. Address listed as 422 State St Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Goodfriend
State St
Hammond
Mary
Hammond Superior Court
Wife Left Him in Divorce Filing at Hammond Court
Vasil Susick a Hammond storekeeper filed for divorce from Ayina Susick alleging abandonment on December 12 1922. The couple wed April 21 1922 and the bill of complaint was prepared by Tinkham Galvin of Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasil Susick
Morton Avenue
Hammond
Ayina
Hammond Superior Court
Tinkham & Galvin
Citizens Grade Crossing Elimination Committee Meeting
The committee will meet next Tuesday evening at Woodmar Country Club hosted by Sea Wolf. The session will decide how costs are divided among Hammond and affected railroads for the track elevation project with attorney Frederick F. Matson and engineer Edward J. Noonan in attendance.
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Citizens
Woodmar Country Club
Sea Wolf
Hammond
Frederick F. Matson
Indianapolis
Lake County
Edward J. Noonan
Bank robbery murder probe draws state officials to Steuben
Deputy Attorney General Merl Wall and aid from the state fire and gun unit arrived in Angola to assist Steuben County officials in a criminal investigation after a bank robbery and murder. Kendallville prosecutor Theodore Redman and other county leaders denied a grand jury had been convened, while Milo Thompson and Circuit Judge Clyde Carlin saw no basis for calling a grand jury.
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Angola
Ind
U. Merl Wall
Gener
Steuben County
George McHie
Lire
Crim Theodore Redman
Kendallville
Milo Thompson
Steuben
Clyde. Carlin
Death Takes Dyer Resident Peter Sim Sr
Peter Sim Sr of Dyer died at his home at age 79 after several weeks illness. Born in Gook County near Dyer, he lived on a farm before moving to town. Survived by his wife, five daughters including Mrs. Beiriger of Griffith and Mrs. Allen of Chicago, and two sons Peter of Hammond and Pete of Dre. Mease. Interment to be at St Mary’s Church with Rev. Suelzer officiating.
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Dyer
Ind
Peter Sim
Ehrsam
Gook County
Santil
M. O. Beiriger
Beiriger
Blaine Hutchins
E. A. Miller
Griffith
C.H. Allen
Chicaro
Peter
Hammond
Pete
Dre. Mease ‘Leavesca Suelzer
St. Mary’s
Ehureh
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First Trust and Savings Bank
Haummond
Michael Bavran
Harbor
Kiwanis
Mark Salmon
M. E
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Bruins
Board OF Health
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Valpariso
Valparaiso
J. A. McCarthy
Corner
Watts
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Duff Florals of
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Stiglitz Park
South Whiting
Whiting Moose Lodge
Gabriel Novak
119Th Street
Walter E. Schrage
Republican Central Committee
Bob NcNamara
U. S
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Cleveland
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Water Company
Treasury Department
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Indiana Harbor
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