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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 13, 1923)
Cops Chase Down Several Clues in Payroll Holdup Sfcvo Detectives Work Night and Day on Cas£—Cars of Prominent Omahans Looked Over. Police nre still searching for the bandits who robbed two messengers transporting the Metropolitan Utili ties district payroll last Saturday, llvtry member of the department is under orders to run down every clue. The bandits who are being sought aie now known to have followed the paymaster’s machine from the bank to a point in Florence. The street .•nr which struck the bandit car at Twenty-fourth and Sprague streets l.as been located and all persons known to have seen the handits have been questioned. Lieut. A. C. Aderson, head of the l.ertillon department, and Detective ,loe Wavrin are working day and right. Wild rumors abound and all ure being chased down. Twelve Cadillac cars with broken or new right rear fenders have been examined. Most of the cars are owned by prominent citizens and none proved to be the bandit car. Lieutenant Anderson told of one man who rushed into the police sta tion and breathlessly told of a five passenger car which was equipped with a new fender. The lieutenant found that the .automobile was one owned by a merchant and was parked daily on Farnam street. The break in the fender was months old, the detective said. "We get all kinds of calls,” the of- j ficer said. “It is necessary to check ] all of them up but when that Is done the result if often amusing.” _ Des Moines Bank Has New Head ^®Des Moines, la.. Sept. 12.—John Gibson, Des Moines banker, who re cently disposed of his Interest in the Mochanics Savings bank, yesterday purchased an interest in the United States bank and will become president of that institution, succeeding former Gevernor Frank D. Jackson, who will become chairman of the board of directors. More than $100,000 is said to have been involved in the transaction. Chicago Cashier Disappears. Chicago, 111., Sept. 12.—Search was made today by police for Charles S. Pavietaa, cashier of the Universal State bank here, who disappeared yes terday following the discovery of a shortage in the funds of the bank of $35,000. Hank officials said Pavietas left a note explaining he had lost ; the money in speculation. RIDE IN THE NEW - V-63 : i Cadillac Building TODAY A revelation in smooth ness—a new style. “Expert Great Things'' 1-: Rail Order Auxiliary Officials Here I t/* $ dfQ&t'Q* < c4f*s. J~xTTXtialsk, ■ | Mrs. J. H. Moore, Toledo, O., grand president of the Women's auxiliary, Order of Railway Conductors, and Mrs. J. T. Walsh, Ithaca, N. Y„ appointed grand officer of district No. 5, are two officials of the order who arrived yesterday at the Castle hotel. Mrs. Moore conducted an initiation class Wednesday and Thursday will prepare new members for the final initiation ceremony which she will conduct. Ak Sar-Ben division of the order and the auxiliaries from Lin coln, Chadron, Boone and Sioux City will be represented. For 30 years Mrs. Moore has been grand president of the organization Jap Fund at Goal but More Needed Washington, Sept. 12.—The $5,000, 000 originally asked of the American people for Japanese earthquake suf ferers, was exceeded by more than $100,000 yesterday, as contributions continued to pour in from every sec tion of the country, but Red Cross of ficials sent forth the word that con tinued support of the public was nec essary. A total of $5,108,300 had been pledg ed when the books were closed for the day. The executive committee of the Red Cross' announced, however, that late advices on the extent of the ca tastrophe made it clear that the sum originally asked for would be inade quate, and the campaign for funds would be continued. Three of the country's divisions to which the work of collecting money was allotted, exceeded their quotas on the first $5,000,000. They were the Washington, Central and New Eng land divisions. The Washington re gion reported $3,014,000 against a quota of $2,900,000; the Central gath ered $801,000 with a quota of $800, 000, and New England showed re turns of $400,000 against $350,000 asked. Lrnine Much Improved. Moscow, Sept. 12.—Karl Radek, the . evict chief of publicity. In a speech at Kharhov announced that Premier Lenine's condition had so Improved that he was able to use his paralyzed leg and to walk unaided. Radek added that the doctors were permit ting Lenlne to read telegrams and it was hoped that he would be able to advise with the council of min isters shortly. Will Go to Cedar Falls. Shenandoah, la.. Sept. 12.—Miss Agnes Samueisop, for the last eight years superintendent of schools in Page county, has accepted a position as a member of the extension faculty nf the state teachers’ college at Cedar Falls. She will take up her work November 1. She will serve as a rural education expert. Insuring Your Family’s Safety A skidding car is an extreme peril, as every sen sible driver knows. Hundreds of thousandsof motorists are convinced that the very best insurance against such peril is the Goodyear All-Weather Tread. Winter or summer, rainy weather or dry, the big thick sharp-edged blocks of this famous tread take firm grip on any highway surface. Clutching, edging, digging, they drive the car forward full distance every turn of the wheel; against side-sli; or skid they set up a powerful vvedge-like resistance. Now made of an even longer-wearing rubber compound, the famous All-Weather Tread makes Goodyear Tires the most economical as well as the safest equipment. * * * As Goodyear Service Station Dealers we sell and recommend the new Goodyear Cord, with the beveled All-Weather Tread and back them up with standard Goodyear Service Ku* rlre Pervlc* . : u r* i .u nHm (km liiiriife 1717 i.'a hb North Mile l.ornge n mb st. a» ( olfui (iHtltg* 4607 N. 301 h St Dundee l.iimg# 4 918 Dodge f». * ti. Tire Viile. Co. ? * 1 '» Ian veo worth A llndtlrtd (iurttg* 1265 S nth SI. \\ m. IVlirrkorn 8415 N. 30th I room I ire Ki'pnir 4430 8. 24th St. Omit Iim Onrnce U17 N. 24th St. The Novelty Rrpiilr Co. 4*r>t h. 24th St. Ailkln Motor Co. 4911 S. 24th St. tiny I.. Smith 2 61 Perniim J. II. Ilaneeit 4 Hilillne Co l€th anti remain Military tliirHKB Gill Military I_I ■ 11 - .1 II 1 ■ in the United States, Canada and Mexico. She is said to be one of the finest parliamentarians in this country. The convention of the Order of Railway Conductors opened yesterday morning at 9. Thursday noon the Omaha chapter entertains the other dcleg^ites at luncheon, while a din ner-dance will be given Thursday evening by the local divisions. All the events will take place at the Castle hotel. Mother Vi eeps at “Fag” Charge Seeks to Recover Custody of Daughter iu Court Battle. y -- Fight for the c ustody of golden-hair ed Doris Kerrigan. 11. adopted daugh ter of Mary Kerrigan. 6010 Florence boulevard, was resumed in the court of District Judge X,. B. Day Wednes day morning, Thomas Cooney, father of the child, took the witness stand to testify that his little daughters present home "seems quite satisfactory." On cross examination. however, he said he knew nothing detrimental to the char acter of the child's mother, from whom he Is divorced. The mother, Mrs. Ivn Gannnway. brought action to regain custody of Doris, alleging that the Kerrigan home was not the proper place for the child. She wept today as testi mony was given to show she smoked cigarets and drank. "How can they say it," site moan ed, "when they know it isn't true?” Judge Day refused to permit Doris to testify. Film Actress Dies. hns Angeles. Sept. 12.—Anna Townsend, motion pictur** actress, known to thousands of film funs as "grandma," because of tbe eharacter parts she played, dio<l at her home here yesterday, aged 7ft. She is sur vived by ft daughter. J I (My card Madam THE man who presents this card is in your service. He is The Torrington Demonstrator, directly representing ! he! orrington Company. He is an expert in house ' cleaning. And he w ill gladly devote his time, with our compliments, to demonstrating for you what thou sands of women already know that The Torrington Electric Cleaner is “the most faithful servant that ever entered the home.” He will show you the nine special Torrington cleaning devices that banish the “broom and dust-cloth.” The Torrington Demonstrator will gladly present his card whenever you wish to receive him. Call or write, or drop in, and ask for a Free Demonstration The Torrington Shop The Iorrington Company Established 1866 214 S. 20th St. Phone AT 9516 \___ • , b Collect More Taxes Than Used in Nebraska Washington, Sept. 12.—Nebraska in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1922. had an excess of revenue receipts of • $1.72 per capita over governmental costs. Census bureau figures Issued today showed the state's expenditures to have been $12,607,948, or $9.58 per capita, compared with $4.77 per cap ita in 1917. Revenue receipts totaled $14,944,186, or $11.30 per capita. Nebraska had no indebtedness in the recent years during which the bureau has compiled statistics. The: assessed valuation of property sub ject io ad valorem taxation was $3, 151,747.870; taxes levied $7,401,327 and the per capita levy $5.60, Crawford County Lodge Members Have Picnic Denison. Ia., Sept. 11.—A picnic for members of the Masonic and Kastern Star orders of Crawford county was held here. Addresses were made bv Rev. Thompkins of Fort Dodge; II C. Messer of Sac City; Mr. Moses of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Grace R Sprech er of Denison, worthy gran/1 matron of the Kastern Star, nnd others. A chapter of the De Molay was in stituted by the Hugh DePayne chap ter of Carroll. Rpp Want Ads produce results. Iowan Is Accused of Sending K. K. Note Atlantic, la,, Sept. 12.—F. 11. Sher bring is in the Casa county jail await big preliminary arraignment on a charge of extortion, lie was arrested at Nevada, la. His hearing Is set for Thursday afternoon before Justice p re snail. It is charged that Hherbring re ccntly wrot<A Herman F. Nau. auc tion' it living between (irlswold and Cumberland, a threatening letter la which he demanded $1,200. Preceding his signature he put the letters "K. K. K." Kherbring recently purchased » tract of land auctioned by Nau. H* made an Initial payment of $1,200. lie was unable to meet further payments. Table Rock Brick Yard Has Resumed Operation Table Hock, Neb.. Kept. 11.—The Table Hock brick ard has resumed the manufacture of brick and til* and about 20 men are engaged in work at the plant. It Is expected that more help will be engaged in the near future. The blowing of the whistle is a welcome sound to the laboring men and business men of Table Rock,' after an enforced idle ness of many months. -- f .—— Tea Room SPECIAL | LUNCHEON 35c J Hot Minced Chicken Sandwich | Mashed Potatoes Iced Tea or Coffee Seventh Floor i _ -—- 1 “Falvylaaf t HAIRBOBBING SHOP Under the personal supervision of Mr. Roberts of the Rlaek and White Room. Third Floor ‘ — “Kayser” Chamoisette Gloves These practical and service able gloves are 16-button length with attractively em broidered backs. Beaver, cov ert gray and brown in all sizes. Ma in Floor “Valora” 38c S 1 e eveless suits of fine lisle, made with French >band tops in either tight or 11> o s c knee style. Regu lar 75c value. Sizes 34 to Regular 35c value in sizes • 10 ou 48c Second Floor New Separate Skirts For Girls $249 . $398 A pleated skirt find? a place in every school pirl’s wardrobe, for when worn with a sweater and middy they take the place of two dresses. Some are finished with a belt at the waist, others with a detachable waist and still others are made in the smart kiltie style. Every skirt is all wool, in plain navy blue and plaid and checked patterns. .Sizes 6 to 11. Third Floor Wool Middies $395_$800 Green, brown, red and navy blue middies trimmed with braid and emblems. Third Floor vALai Slip- On Sweaters $195 to $895 Attractively made in plain and fancy stitches in any num ber of solid and a combination of colors. Third Floor Evening Gowns and Party Frocks Adorably dainty affairs, designed to glow and glisten under artificial light-. Fashioned in styles becoming to youth and those who remain youthful. At $3950 An unsurpassed dis play of delicate frocks • in green, turquoise, peach, coral and maize cleverly styled in chif-~~ fon, georgette and taf feta with trimmings of .beads, lace and gold and silver ribbons. Sizes 14 to 18. At $4950 Charming models in attractive shades. All are made with a fineness of finish and style touches appealing to most women. Glowing flowers, gay touches of embroidery and metal ribbons trim these exquisite frocks. Sizes 14 to 18. Others are priced $25.00 to $35.00. / - Street and Afternoon Frocks At *25°° Smart models in Poiret Twills, Charmeen and Silk Crepes made on modish lines in brown, blue and black, with brifrht colors or two-toned effects. Sizes 14 to 44. At $3950 Interesting autumn styles that preserve the -lender silhouette as well as the new circular flare and tier effects. Satin, flat and Canton crepes and wool materials. Sizes 14 to 44. Third Floor From Miss “Co-Ed’s” Own Department Today we are featuring winter coats at $16.95. In cluded are wraps for both street and dress wear. The former are swagger affairs, serviceable, yet smartly good looking. Wool fabrics in overplaid designs, made with rag lan sleeves, inverted pleats and convertible collars. The large patch pockets add a mannish air. Dress coats are fash ioned of Bolivia with soft nutria collars. The sleeves and hems are trimmed with stitching, a belt or side-tie finish to the waist. Both coats in tan, brown, gray and blue; sizes 8 to 16. Values to $35.00 are priced $16.95. Third Floor Sale of Handkerchiefs School Handkerchiefs Children’s colored and white lawn handkerchiefs, with 's inch hem. Regular size, doz.OwC Women’s Handkerchiefs At 10c Colored Handkerchief* of lin en. also of white lawn, with 1 colored woven border. Each . 10«* Dozen . 81.10 At 19c Women’* White Lawn Hand kerchief*, with embroidered corners; also some of colored linen. Each. 19«*. 6 for 81 Main Floor “Rengo Belt” Reducing Corset Priced from $3.00 to $8.50 Kven though you find that you are taking on weight, you may still retain your natural grace of figure if properly fitted in a Rmgo Reducing Corset The spiral steel elastic webbing belt over the ton-prominent abdomen holds it flat and the reinforced back and sides straighten and slenderize the hips. The wearing qualities of R ingo Belt Reducing Corsets merit the reputation of the most economical reducing corset ever designed for women of stout or medium figure. Trial fittings without charge. _Second Floor - - — Boys’ Two-Pants Suits $io°° Fine quality suits made of pood wearing fabrics in shades that defy the soil of school wear. Every nit has two pairs of fully lined knickers. Norfolk and /'lain Ihlted Modelh Other suits are priced up to $27.50. Boys’ "Kaynee” Blouses , . {!,"><• Boys’ Tweed and Fancy Caps, «* . Boys’ All-Wool “Kellar" Sweaters, 85.00 Third I lour '■ ■MIN ■MM .Ml ■■ II ■ , Bargain Basement—Extra Spt cial Romper Krinkle Cloth A fabr;c that pives satisfactory wear. ^ | / A variety i>f striped patterns in fast I A /^ color*, Priced foratne day only. A Rarfiln Rmment Blouses For Formal ll'rar $1350fo$27 S Jacquettes are displayed in brocaded effects in tan. black ' and navy blue. Black satin, sponsored bv Pans, is embroidered in blue, rust and tan. I'repe overblouse* are shown in any number of new styles, cither beaded or embroidered. THttxl F loot