Hammond unveils Boardwalk Amusement Park the Atlantic City of the West
Hammond opens its Lake Front boardwalk style park to the public on Saturday with a half mile coaster featuring eleven dips and a 67 foot first rise. The Midway includes a penny arcade dodgem juniors and a large aeroplane swing. I L Hall runs the southern restaurant and Charles Huffman will head operations as 600 horsepower lighting and Cahill floodlights illuminate the grounds for crowds expected to exceed 15 000.
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Hammond
Lake Front
Lake Michigan
Lake George
America
Indianapolis Boulevard
Atlantic City
Hammond's Park
Dodgem
Andy Anderson
I. L. Hall
Milwaukee
John Miller
Homewood
Ill
Miller
Charles Huffman
Hammond Park
Indiana Gas & Electric Go
Cahill
Northern States Life Banquet Honors Dr. H F Sharrer In Calumet
Fifty officials and agents from five states gathered at George Levent's for a fish dinner to honor Dr. H F Sharrer president of Northern States Life Insurance Hammond. Frank O Rourke delivered the presentation praising his leadership and the company’s growth toward a 100 million dollar goal.
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Northern States Life Insurance
Hammond
George Levent
H. FE. Sharrer
Calumet
Frank O'Rourke
O'Rourke
Dr. Sharrer
Sharrer
Man from Gary Sentenced to Electric Chair in Crown Point
John Koval of Gary was sentenced to the electric chair for the murder of Mrs. Martin Segersky at Crown Point. He pleaded guilty at the morning trial before Judge Martin Smith. The crime occurred April 18 and was described as atrocious.
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Crown Point
Ind
John Koval
Gary
Martin Segersky
Martin Smith
Koval
Embarrassing Prospects for Coolidge at Vacation
During his Swampscott retreat President Coolidge faces two potential crises in the next month. A possible general strike in coal fields threatens an industrial crisis, while renewed Ku Klux Klan agitation raises pressure over Klan presence in Washington. The White House has received many petitions urging a public refusal and action, but Coolidge has yet to take direct steps.
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J. N
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Ku Klus Klan
John O' Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
John D. Rockeller, Jr
the Treasury
Mele Lon
Jacksonville
White
House
Thefon
Washington
National
Lake front property protests over high 1930s assessments
Wawasef Lake Indiana property owners from Marion Wabash South Bend Indianapolis and other areas appear before the county board of review to protest lake front assessments amid asking prices of 800 to 2000 dollars while assessments reach as high as 2700 dollars.
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Wawasef Lake
Ind
County Board of Review
Marion
Wabash
South Bend
Indianapolis
Hammond Chamber of Commerce to Lunch in New Hall
Tomorrow at noon the Hammond Chamber of Commerce will hold its first luncheon in the Kenwood building on Fayette street. Members will tour the new dining hall with daylight on both sides and modern ventilation while dinner service is provided on site. The expanded quarters include executive offices, a directors room, and a reception area, promising greater community benefit.
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Hammond Chamber of Commerce
Kenwood
Fayette Street
Chamber
Hammond
Chamber of Commerce
Dick Brusch
Florence Chapman
Florence Hagedorn
Girl with Shingle-Bob Gives Barbershop Pointer
A playful snippet notes a girl with a distinctive shingle-bob hairstyle can advise men on finding the best barber in town, reflecting light local humor in the Lafayette Journal and Courier.
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Lafayette Journal- Courier
Whiting Sets Largest Fourth of July Celebration
Whiting prepares for its biggest Fourth of July with a full day of activities and sports. Two citizen and veteran committees announced a schedule, and a large parking area behind the Pennsylvania depot will host hundreds of autos with police supervision and free parking tickets. A 9:30 parade will form at City Hall and march to Whiting Beach Park for prize awards based on turnout and appearance.
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TIMES
Whiting
Legionaires
Whiting Beach
Center Street
New York Central
117Th Street
Pennsylvania Depot
Whiting Beach Park
Crown Point Fourth of July Big Free Celebration
Crown Point Chamber of Commerce outlines plans for its eleventh annual free Fourth of July celebration with events on Public Square and Lake County Fairgrounds. The program features the 113th Engineers Band from Gary, Jack Akin the Human Fly performing atop the courthouse, Art Chester the aviator performing stunts over the lake, and a daylong lineup of entertainments designed for a wide regional audience.
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Crown Point
Lake County
Chamber of Commerce
Indiana
113Th Engineers
Gary
Public Square
Jack Akin
Big Court House
Court House
Art Chester
Calumet
United States
Chester
Prohibition Agents Raid Moonshine Parlors in Twin City
Federal officers and deputies raided three moonshine dens in Twin City last night and seized five violators tied to liquor law violations. Nick Stabler James Sepcic and Vic Kreisch were arrested at 4202 Todd Ave Katie Emery at 4818 Alexander Ave and Joe Markovich at 3713 Main St Indiana Harbor. Each posted a 1900 bond and all to be tried in city court today.
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Twin City
Browning
Nagley
Rhed
Krause
Ritz
Todd Avenue
Nick Stabler
James Sepcic
Vic Kresich
Katie Emery
Alexander Avenue
State Penal Farm
Joe Markovich
Main Street
Indiana Harbor
Joe
Night airmail from New York lands in Chicago
Chicago marked its first night airmail flight from New York. A Dehavilland craft piloted by Warreda E Williams landed at Maywood Field at 6 18 pm central standard time delivering 32 sacks of mail later loaded for the city’s first daily delivery.
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International News Service
Chicago
New York
Dehaviland
Warreda E. Williama
Night air mail service launches between New York and Chicago
The first night mail planes arrived at Hadley Field from Chicago ahead of schedule. Paul Collins piloted the lead flight carrying flowers for Col. Coolidge and 130 pounds of mail. James Ames piloted the second plane arriving 24 minutes early. Postmaster General Harry S. New and about 15,000 observers witnessed the inauguration of overnight mail between the two cities.
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International News Service
New York
New York- Chicago
Chicago
Hadley Field
O'Cligh
Se Lsure
Col. A Coolidge
G. Dawes
Hatley Field
Tadley Field
Paul Collins
James Ames
Harry &. New
America
County Superintendents Elect Officers at Indiana Convention
A. E. Condon, Lake county schools chief, was chosen president of the County Superintendents association during the two day statehouse session. New officers include Michael Bossert as vice president Glenn Scott as secretary and R. E. Eckert as treasurer. Committees named cover diploma and elementary examinations and high school graduation with county representatives across Indiana.
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Indianapolis
Ind
A. E. Condon
Lake County
County Superintendents’ Association
Association
Statehouse
Michael Sbossert
Franklin County
Glenn Scott
Floyd County
R. E. Eckert
Dubois County
Glen Scott
G. H. Reitzel
Hendricks County
Clarence Green
Dekalb County
G. H. Behrens
Posty County
H. L. Roberts
Henry County
Carman Caplinger
Boone County
K. W. Hemmer
Vanderburgh County
A. H. Hines
Wayne County
G. O. Simpson
Steuben County
M. F. O'Rear
Benton County
Horwvard Willams
Wabash County
O. H. Hughes
Tipton County
Albert Free
Owen County
Michael Bossert
Grover van Dyne
Hancock County
Missing Whiting Boy Adds To City’s Runaway List
A 14 year old, Frank Walsko, son of Mr and Mrs John Walsko of 445 Fred Street, left for parts unknown last night becoming the eighth boy to run away in the past month. He is described as five feet tall, 115 pounds with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He wore dark pants a grey shirt new shoes and a bathing suit beneath his outer clothes. The pattern has led to a coined city slogan about daily disappearances and returns of boys around Whiting.
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TIMES
Whiting
Frank Wisko
John Walsko
Fred Sr
Frank
Firecracker sales under scrutiny in Hammond city notice
W J McAleer warns dealers and general public of potential damages if minors are injured by firecrackers and explosives. Indiana Supreme Court cited on liability. calls for restraint by merchants and parents to protect a peaceful Fourth of July.
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Hammond
W. J. McAleer
Former Crown Point Man Byron Reading Dies at 105
Byron F. Reading of Valparaiso died at 9 45 am after a stroke and years of age related decline. He was a Civil War veteran who enlisted at the outbreak and served four years. Born January 11 1840 in Farmington Michigan he moved to Galesburg with his parents and later married Anna M Spaulding. Surviving are his widow three children W B Reading New York City L L Reading Lansdale Pa A H Reading Valparaiso and brother W S Reading Valparaiso.
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Byron FE Reading
Valparaiso
Reading
North Garfield Avenue
Bryan FE
Farmington
Mich
Galesburg
Anna M. Spaulding
W. B. Reading
New York City
L. L. Reading
Lansdale
A. H. Reading
W. S. Reading
Crown Point Enforces Crackers Ordinance Arrests Six Boys
Six Crown Point youths, caught with fire crackers during a premature Fourth of July celebration, were arrested by City Marshal Rudolph Claussen. They appeared before Mayor E. C. Glover, received a $2.50 fine and a reprimand. Officials warned possession is illegal and penalties can reach $10 per conviction. Names listed: Chas Dibble, Francis Hein, Albert Rettig, Harry Slade, Albert Metsch, Charles Kirchman.
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TIMES
Point
Ind
Rudolph
Claussen
E. C. Glover
Glover
Crown Point
Chas. Dibble
Francis Hein
Albert Rettig
Harry Slade
Albert Metsch
Charles Kirchman
Pageant Drawing Winners and Judges at Calumet City Event
Hammond resident Thomas Lavene won the door prize of a fifty dollar suit at the Calumet City Pageant of Progress. Tonight a seventy five dollar watch will be awarded to the holder of the lucky ticket. Mayor Callahan of East Chicago joins Mayors Brown of Hammond and Jaranowski of Calumet City as the three regional judges for the girls' popularity contest. Tonight is business men's night and more program details follow.
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Thomas Lavene
Hammond
Calumet City
Callahan
East Chicago
Brown
Jaranowski
Drowning victim found after swim at Indians Harbor beach
Nick Ghergauich of 3724 Alder street Indiana Harbor drowned Saturday afternoon while swimming at Indians Harbor beach. His body was found last night floating near the Inland Steel pier after being seen drifting by BE Bates of Gary. Police recovered the body and it was taken to McGuan's morgue. Deputy Coroner J A Teegarden to conduct an inquest today.
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Nick Ghergauich
Alder Street
Indiana Harbor
Indians Harbor
To'clock
BE. L. Bates
Gary
Bates
Ti Wag
McGuan
J. A. Teegarden
Pittsburg Man Escapes Death After Freight Train Incident
Philip Krausa, 22, a transient from East Pittsburg, Pa., fell under an eastbound Nickel Plate freight at Sohl street crossing in Hammond. His left hand was severed above the wrist and clothing were dragged by the car truck. He suffered two scalp wounds and is hospitalized at St. Margaret's. doctors expect recovery.
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Philip Krausa
East Pittsburg
Hammond
Krausa
Sohl Street
St. Margaret’s Hospital
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A fragment notes a graduate feeling only marginally useful and aggressive like a used car with five flat tires, suggesting self-worth and frustration issues in the stage of transition.
June Building Permits Reach $533 204 in Twin Cities
The Twin Cities issued $533 204 in building permits for June, near a six month high. Official figures from Building Commissioner Henry Bainbridge show private dwellings dominating the permits, while apartment projects amounted to $67 000. The six month total approaches $3 000 000, with February and April posting the year's only higher monthly totals.
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Twin Cities
Henry Bainbridge
Garage worker found guilty of forgery in Crown Point
Jack Wilson, a Bloede garage employee, was found guilty of forgery by Judge Smith in the Crown Point criminal court. Wilson forged several checks in Harry Newton’s name and attempted to pass them to Earl Crawford and Westphal Brothers weeks earlier. judgment pending.
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the Times
Crown Point
Ind
Jack Wilson
Bloede
Judge Smith
Criminal
Wilson
Harry Newton
Newton
Earl Crawford
Westphal Brothers
Robbery at Gibson Restaurant Stuns Local Business Owner
Mrs Belle Kaminski who runs a small restaurant at Gibson opposite the L C L yards was assaulted and robbed while returning to the garage area at the rear of her business. Two men held her up and one struck her. they took about 500 dollars in diamonds and cash. She is recovering from the injury.
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Belle Kaminski
Gibson
L. C. L. Yards
Warsaw Man Seeks City Annexation After Police Debut
Walter Banghart, living near Warsaw, sought annexation to the city after being appointed to the police force and becoming active in arresting speeders. Complaints to Chief Co W Douglass noted he was not a city resident, prompting the move to become a Warsaw citizen.
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Warsaw
Ind
Walter Banghart
W. Douglass
Gary police raid dries up south side moonshine trade
A coordinated Gary police operation led by Chief Linn raided the south side seizing barrels of moonshine and grain alcohol, unearthing stills and netting dozens of suspects including Angelo Trinko Peter Jonidas and Cheo Viggo. The crackdown left the area declared dry after forty minutes of simultaneous arrests.
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Gary
America
Chief Linn
Jefferson St
Angelo Trinko
Monroe Street
Cheo Viggo
Rudlege St
Peter Jonidas
Virginia St
South Side
Sheriff raids Crown Point saloon at old Kindberg place
Sheriff Strong raided the Frank Kindberg property near Panhandle depot in Crown Point last night and arrested proprietor Frank McLeish. Liquor was found on the premises and fixtures seized under hand.
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Crown Point
Ind
Strong
Frank Kindberg
Panhandle
Frank McLeish
McLeish Iss
Phone Hammond 678 for electete cal service
Phone Hammond 678 for electete cal service. The fragment mentions a contact number and a request for telephone calibration assistance.
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Hammond
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