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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 31, 1923)
London Agrees to French Plan lor World Meet Willis H. Booth, N. Y. Bank er, Sails for Paris to Arrange Selection of Experts to Fix Reparations. By AnorlatH Prepp. London, Oct. 30.—Great Britain lias accepted the terms specified by Pre mier Poincare of France for a confer ence of experts to consider the repara tion question. The American government will be acquainted with the willingness of all the countries concerned in the repara tion problem to partiepate in the conference and will be asked immedi ately to designate its members of the committee of experts. By Aftttoclated Press. New York. Oct. 30.—Willis H. Booth, president of the International Chamber of Commerce and vice presi dent of the Guaranty Trust company, sailed today on the Mauretania for Paris to arrange for a conference of delegates from 38 nations to make recommendations regarding the pro posed reparations discussion advo cated by Secretary of State Hughes. Mr. Booth was hesitant in discus sing the Paris session, which begins November 12, but it was reported his hurried trip concerned selection of the committee of financial experls. who, under the Hughes plan, would pass on the amount that Germany might be expected to pay. "I think it will be a very important session." was all Mr. Booth would say of the Paris conference. I»jr Internatlnnal New. Service. Paris, Oct. 30.—The interallied rep orations commission voted unani mously this afternoon to postpone hearing the Germans until the vari ous governments arrange for an In ternationa! committee of experts to meet and fix Germany’s capacity for Indemnity payments. By Associated Press. Washington, Oct. 31)!—President Coolidge today counselled with Sena tor Borah of Idaho on the latest move toward solution of the European repa ration problem and learned that the "Irreconcilable” lead was not opposed to the administration program, but held grave doubts as to its results. Invited to the White House by President Coolidge, Mr. Borah de clined afterward to discuss his con ference with the president, but it was learned that the Hughes policy for American participation In the reparations discussion was talked over at length. Erwiri Bergdoll Freed. By AfMHirlatfd Fret*. Philadelphia. Oct. 30.—Conspiracy and draft evading charges against ' Erwin R. Bergdoll, brother of Grover JT!. Bergdoll, notorious army deserter, who fled to Germany, were dropped by the government. ‘ Federal Judge Dickinson permitted the nolle prosslng of the charges on a .request of Assistant United States District Attorney Robert V. Bolger, who has had charge of the case since Erwin's release on parole from Leav enworth prison. Mr. Bolger explained that the army desertion charge on which Erwin was sentenced to four years by a military court was virtu ally the same as those in the indict ment pending here against him. He Recommended that the Department of Justice civil charges agatnst Erwin lie dropped and the nolle pros was 'With the sanction of the Washington -authorities. Artistry of Seasons First Snowfall Snapped in Omaha Parks — — — ■ — ~ Bonar Law Dies; Blow to Tories Noted Statesman Succumbs to Pneumonia—Conscious to End. Ily International News Service. London, Oct. 30.—Andrew Bonar Law, former minister of England and an outstanding figure in International politics, died early today after a long Illness. He was 65 years old last month. Mr. Law's end was peaceful. He died at 2:30 o'clock, retaining con sciousness to the end. Ills daughter. Lady Sikes, and his son-in-law, Sir Frederick Sikes, were at the bedside. The stateman had been In failing health for several years, but his final attack of Illness dates only back to last week when he was stricken with pneumonia. He suffered from throat trouble complicated with heart weakness. Bonar Law was forced from the British premiership last May by Ill ness, being succeeded on May 24 by Stanley Baldwin, the present premier. Severe Blow to Tories. The former premier’s death come* as a severe blow to the Tory party and to large numbers of friends, although It was not entirely unexpected. Bonar Law succeeded David Lloyd George In office after the coalition cabinet was forced out last year by the Tories. Premier Baldwin, In paying tribute to Bonar Law said: “For his own sake, I am thankful he has been spared further suffer ing. For his friends, his loss is Irre parable. The country will never for get that he sacrificed his life for the country's service." Father a Minister. Bonar Law was born in New Brunswick, September 16, 1868, the son of Rev. James Law. His mother was a native of Glasgow. He was married in 1891 to Miss Annie Pit cairn, of Glasgow, who died in 1909. Two sons and two daughters were born to them. Bonar Law had been educated in New Brunswick schools and later at Glasgow. He entered the iron trade and after amassing a fortune decided to go into pol tics. He was parlia mentary secretary to the board of trade from 1902 to 1901, having been elected to the house of commons on the Unionist ticket (Tory) from th* Black Friars’ division of Glasgow, in 1900. In 1906, he was re-elected to par liament on the Unionist ticket from the Dulwich division of Camberwell, serving that constituency four years. The Finger Points The “ Crazy | Bone” I of Your I Foot Is a cramp in* the fourth Metatarsal Head caused by pres- * sure, one bo'ne, against the other. Headquarters For Dr. Scholl’s Zino Corn Pads If you have a burning sensation, cramps or a callous at the ball of your foot it is a warning that the arch is weakening, the bones are depressed, caused by the unequal , pressure. Your shoes are probably too short, or the last or shape is not the one you should have for your kind of a foot. You need shoes that fit. Failure to heed this warning means serious foot trouble. Don’t neglect it. Bring your foot troubles to STRYKER. We study feet. We KNOW what is required for your ailment to give you real foot comfort. Dr. Weeks is here to serve you. No ci.arge for examinations. Our staff of foot fitters will advise you as to th# right shoes for your needs. VV. S. STRYKER DOUGLAS SHOE STORE, Inc. 117 North 16th Street. Opposite Postoffice. yyjy<{...-V : . . , , ' .!,... ,y Vy Here is how the artistry of the first snowfall of the winter trans formed the bare, gaunt branches of denuded trees in Turner and Hanacom park Into a net work of fairy tracings against the clouds, their beauty en hanced by the greater whiteness of the snow blanket below. The two top pictures show scenes in Turner park. The lower picture was snapped III Hanscom park, following the storm. _ In 1911, lie was again elected to com mons from the Bootle division of Lancashire, representing that con st.tuency seven years. From 1911 to 1915 he was leader of the opposition In commons. During part of 1915 and 1916, Bonar Law served as secretary of state for the colonies. In 1916 he became chancellor of the exchequer, serv,ng two years. In 1918 he was appointed lord of the privy seal, but resigned. Bonar Law was a member of the British delegation to the Paris peace conference. From 1911 until 1921 Bonar Law was leader of the Unionist party, and finally relinquished this post because of ill health. He rendered valuable service as a member of the war cab inet. Bonar Law was as keen in business ns he was in statecraft, serving as chairman of the Glasgow Iron Trade association for years. He was a member of the firm of William Kid ston and Sons of Glasgow’, and Wil liam Jack and company. IBs recre ations were tennis, golf and chess. When illness compelled Bonar Law to retire from active politics several years ago, he went to Paris and lived quietly in an obscure hotel. He was a familiar figure among the Parisian chess enthusiasts. During the latter months of the Lloyd George coalition a concerted attack was made against both home and foreign politics by the Unionists , In parliament. David Lloyd George had been in power for six years and the Tories were restive. They claimed that his aggressive policy was boil ing up fresh trouble instead of allay ing Europe’s problems. On October 23. 1922, Bonar Law stepped Into the premiership and lm-; mediately attempted a settlement of the reparations problems on pacific lines, but was balked by the unyield ing policy of France. His health, al ways fragile, compelled him to relin quish his post seven months later. After his retirement, alarming re ports were circulated about his health but ho improved. • By Antot'latrd Pr«p. Philadelphia, Oct. 30—Word of the death of Bonar Law was received with deep regret by David Lloyd George upon his arrival here today. News of the passing away of the British statesman was kept from Mr. Lloyd George by his associates un til he had finished breakfast in his private car. He then dispatched a message to the daughter of the late premier and In a statement to the press said: “I have heard the sad news with deep regret, tinged with relief that the long and severe suffering has at last come to a peaceful end. "During the last years of the war and the first years of peace, we worked in closer co-operation and partnership than probably ary two ministers of the crown had ever worked before. There was hardly a day we did not meet and not a day we did not communicate with each other and interchange views. No man could wish for a more loyal, sa gacious and helpful partner In the times of emergency. Poets Christen Book Shop Here A sign Inscribed;' "The Pioneer Book Shop,” was tacked up on the front of the book store operated by Henry Kleser, 221 North Sixteenth street, by H. Howard Blggar, farm editor of the Daily Drovers’ Journal Stockman, ns the conclusion of the Nebraska Poets' club's christening of thewtore Monday night. The shop will now be known only by that name. The Poets’ club has chosen Mr. Kleser’s shop as the pioneer shop of its kind In Nebraska. Mrs. Jack Burton of Beatrice, author of "Mother Poems for Moth ers’ Day,” read a short poem written for the occasion: An old book »tor» when shelves ere filled With volume* that have aoothed and thrilled, Whose very doors bespeak the past, Whose very wall* are overcast With memories of a yester-year— The schooner and the pioneer. The cowboy and the buffalo. The prairie and the broad plateau. Tonight we enter with a pa I. Tonight we review one ana all. And feel, as here we congregate. That ruler grand or potentate Might well be proud to enter In To this, our act of christening. And drink with u* a mental wine. Dragged from these *helve» of song di vine. „ ... Found in the tales of ancient lore And wit, In Kleser's old book store. Informative, Interesting and enter taining is O. O. McIntyre's column about New York in The Evening Bee. W CRANBERRY ^ f SAUCE f J Made in 10 Minutes! \ Great with all Meats, j Fine for preparing j quick, delicious I desserts! I 1 Illustrated cranberry I \ recipe booklet sent Ifj A\ free on request. /M Pm Aasffcaa Cranberry Eacfcaag* I Increased Driving Comfort Provided in Buick "Fours” In adjusting the position of the driving seat, in lowering the steering column and in bringing the shift lever and emergency brake within the easiest possible reach of the driver’s hand, Buick has provided additional comfort and satisfaction in the new four-cylinder models. Ease of handling is also an outstanding feature of the new Buick “four”. In heavy traffic the abundant power of the famous valve-in-head engine and the quickness with which the car responds to every control enable it to glide in and out of traffic with the utmost facility, while Buick four-wheel brakes assure perfect braking and safety under all conditions. _ E-ll-K-NI Nebraska Buick Auto Company LINCOLN OMAHA SIOUX CITY H. E. Sidlaa, PraaldaM U Hulf, Via. Praa. Chaa. Stuart, S.c. Traaa OMAHA AND COUNCIL BLUFFS RETAIL DEALERS Nahraaka Buick Au|o Co H. Pal‘on 127 W. Broadway Ntk and Howard Sta. «0,» Farnam St. Council Blufla When better automobile* are built, Bulclc will build them JJUxawg—eg—g'MW i 11 ajiimin » a-.-wi A U. P. Announces Cut in Employes Seasonal Reduction of Force —Loss of Only $25,000 Monthly Here. inductions in the operating forces on the Union Pacific throughout the country are under way. according to W. H. Guild of the office of the vice president. 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