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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1924)
Several Hope to '**' See Execution Walter Simmons, Doomed to Die May 23, Makes Effort to Locate “Real Slayers.” Spencer, Neb., Feb. 20.—A number of persons In this county are plan ning to go to Lincoln to witness. If possible, the execution oC Walter Sim mons Who, according to the decision of th# supreme court, is to be electro cuted on May 23 for the murder of Frank Pahl, Spencer automobile man. Norfolk. Neb., Feb. 20—A letter received In Norfolk by a newspaper man from Walter Simmons, who is now in the state penitentiary, states that Simmons and his friends are making a desperate effort to locate a man named "Currier" and one named "Jack,” who Simmons says were tha men who killed Pahl. Sim mons declares that he will take the matter before the circuit court of ap peals and that new evidence will be laid before that court. This new evi dence, Simmons says, is in his favor. Ha has issued a statement declaring again that he did not kill Pahl and that he was convicted on circuinstan tlkl evidence. "All I ask of the public is: Do they think a man should be convicted and electrocuted on circumstantial evi dence?” he asks. "My people are pray ing for me now, just as all of the people prayed for me when I, with others, went to war when my coun 0^lry wanted me." Fast Train Smashes Auto; Driver Escapes Superior, Neb., Feb 20.—While Bur lington passenger train No. 16. east bound, was running 50 miles an hour, It struck a coupe occupied by Alfred Hanson, 85, farmer, living just south west of Superior. The accident oc eurred about two miles west of town, at a place where there Is said to be a private crossing. The engineer stated he did not think the auto would turn onto the track. Hanson says he did not hear or see the train. The auto was literally smashed to bits, parts of it being strewn for sev eral hundred feet along the tracks. When the tranl came to a stop, the crew found that Hanson had been thrown clear of the wreckage, and, while he is badly cut and bruised, and hart one ear nearly torn off, he Is not seriously Injured, according to Youth Loses Hand and Eye in Gun Accident Blue Hill, Neb., Feb. 20.—Andrew l.ampman, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred r«anipman, who reside two and one-half miles south of Kosemont, and eight miles southeast^ of here, lost his right hand by amputation, and the sight of his left eye, as the 1 esult of the accidental discharge of w a shotgun. He was shooting at Jackrabblts, from a wagon, and as be fired, the horses evident jumped, tipping the wagon, and knocking the gun from the boy's grasp In such a way that the shot lodged In his right hand and left side of his face. The team brought the wagon to the house with the boy nearly unconscious. He man aged to walk to the house, and med leal aid was summoned. He was t'UHhed to the Mary Lanning hospi tal at Hastings, where the hand was amputated that evening. Bishop Shayler Addresses Wayne College Students Wayne, Neb., Feb. 21.—Bishop Shayler or Omaha, Episcopal bishop of the diocese of Nebraska, spoke to the students and factulty of Wayne State Teachers’ college Tuesday mom r.lng. The speaker linked the names of Washington, Lincoln and Wilson by the resemblance apparent In the desire of each to render service. He held that both Washintgon and Lln # roln wre compelled by their problems to think only of the Immediate life about then, while Wilson, acting In [he same spirit that actuated his predecessors, saw the International aspects of life, Beatrice Talks of Filter. Beatrice. Neb., Feb. 20 —The water problem and the installation of a fil tration plant here, were subjects dis cussed at length at a meeting of business men of Beatrice. Engineers ^ who spoke were G. T. Prince and H. H. Hennington of Omaha; F. M. Veateh and W. V. Whltefleld of Kan sas City. They figured that It would cost the city about *65,000 for a flrst olass filtering system. No action was taken at the meeting, and it will be tip to the city commissioners to employ an engineer to get in touch with engineers who are fa miliar with the water supply problem. Tty Associated Press. Lincoln. Feb. 20.— Program to be broad cast Thursday. February 21: (Central Htandard Time.) (By Courtesy of Radio Digest ) KPKA. Pittsburgh (326). 6:16, pro gram; 6:46, children's period; 7:16, pro gram; 7:30, orchestra; 10:30, special con cert. KFKX, Hastings (341), rebroadcasta program of KDKA KHJ. I.on Angeles (395), 8:46, chll* dren's program; 10, program; 12, oi chest ra. KPO. Man Francisco (636), 6:60, bed time stories; 8. talk; 8:20, program, 9, program. KBR. Ht. Louis Post-Dispatch (646), 8, orchestra. WllAl’, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (476). 7:30. concert; 8:30. organ. WL'AK, Plttaburgh (482), 7. addresses; • :30. program. WDAR. Philadelphia. 6:30. talk. WDAP. Chicago (360), 7, music; 8. organ: 10. musical. WKAF. New York (492), 6:30, program, 10. music. \V F A A, Dallas News (476), 8:30, pro* gram. WDAF. Kansas City Htsr (411), 8, school of air; 11:45. uighthawks WFI, Philadelphia (395), 6. talk; 8:30. music: 7, talk; 7:46, concert. WCift, Buffalo (319). 6 30, music; 6:30, news; 7, lecture WOT, Schenectady (380), 8:41, ad dleases and music. tVIfAM, Louisville (400). 7:10, program. W.1AX, Cleveland (3901. 7, program. WJAZ. Chicago ( 448 |, 10, program. ^ WLW. Cincinnati (J08>, 10, program; 11 concert. WMAW. Chi* ago News (^7 6), 7:30, talk,; », »!»• WMC, Memphis (600>, 8.80. program. WOC, Davenport «4S4). 7, program WRB. Atlanta <429>. 8. program, 10:46, orchestra. WOAW. Omaha (.‘.26). 6. childrens hour: 6.30. program. 9 piograrn WWJ, Dstroit News (117), 6. orchestra, 10, musts -- V Men Who Are Making Omaha »-> I_I Omaha has always been a "young man's town.” Its growth was not pro moted nor Its prosperity secured by "old fogies.” This does not in any sense reflect on the veterans, for they did their work well, and still are carrying on. But even they did their greatest work while still young and full of the vision and vigor Of. lusty youth. One of the younger men who Is making his power felt in the affairs of the community is W. J. Coad. lie finished school but 19 years ago, when he was graduated from the Harvard law' school. Four years as one of the assistant county attorneys under Janies P. English established him and ho set about his active business fnioer. So well did he take hold of 1, - vork that he is now one of the really important factors in Omaha's commercial and Industrial life. Just the other day he assisted In completing a deal whereby Omaha men came into control of the great property of the Union Stockyards company, through purchase of the Armour holdings in that institution. Mr. Cond is president of the Omaha Flour Mills company, one of the big institutions that turns our food for the world, and helps the city make good on the Strindberg line: "Omaha, with a dirty face, getting the world’s breakfast." Twenty thousand sacks of flour a day is this company’s con tribution, and that will provide break fast for a few. Mr. Coad has served since 1912 as a member of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Utilities district; he is vice president of the Packers Na tional bank, a director in the Federal Reserve bank of the Tenth district, and a member of the board of regents of Creighton university. He also finds time in his busy day to help out when ever called upon to assist in any worthy local project. When not busy he plays golf and takes part in other outdoor sports. Nebraska News Nubbins Beatrice—Mrs. C. B. Ashcraft tiled at a hospital here, where she had been taken for treatment. Her bus band was formerly manager of the Farmers' elevator at Ellis, but the family recently moved back to their former home at Adams. Newcastle—Snow that fell Inter mittently In northeast Nebraska, fol lowed by sleet, has filled the ruts and holes in the highways and made good sleighing. Tills will open up the way for a normal movement of commodities which have been tied up on account of road conditions. Blue Hill—Mrs. Margaret Goll, wife of Edward Goll, died at Baird, Neb., after an operation from which she failed to tally. She was a bride of less than a year, having married the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goll of this place last June. Beatrice—-Hazel, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shaffer of Cort land, succumbed to an attack of diphtheria after an Illness of a few days. Private services were held from the home and burial was in Cortland cemetery. Beatrice—Archie Vadbonker, trav. eling representative for the Morrell Packing company, suffered an Injury to his back and was severely bruised when a rear wheel on his car came off on the Goldenrod highway be tween Beatrice and Ellis, causing the machine to go into the ditch. Beatrice—The Dempster company factory employes, who have been working on an eight-hour schedule since early In the winter, were put on a nine-hour schedule this week, and when spring work opens up the 10-hour day working rule will be adopted. Beatrice—Two cases of diphtheria are reported at Wymore, Mrs. Ethel Rossiter and Miss Esther Glenn be^ Ing afflicted with the disease. Beatrice—Funeral services for B. C. Burkett were held at Odell. Mr, Burkett was 73 and Is survived by his wife and a number of children, all grown. Beatrice—Jansen Colinfian, Lincoln man who died at Freeport, III., was well known In Beatrice, where he operated the -old Paddock hotel for years before locating at the capital city. He was married hero to Miss ADVKRTIMKM KN'T. WOMEN NEED SWAMP-ROOT Thousands of women have kidney and bladder trouble and never sus pect It. Women's com plaint a often prove to be nothing else hut kidney trouble, nr the result of kidney or bladder di« ease. If the kidneys are not In a healthy condition, they may cause the other organa to become diseased. Pain In the back, headache, loss of ambition, nervousness, are oftentimes symptoms of kidney trouble. Don’t delay starting treatment. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, n physician's prescription, obtained at any drug store, may he Just the remedy needed to overcome suc h conditions. (let a medium nr large size buttle Immediately from any drug store. However, If you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Hr. Kilmer A t'n , Binghamton, N. V., for « sample bottle. When *rlt ing be »uio and mention tills paper Hattie Paddock, daughter of the late United States Senator A. S. Pad dock. Beatrice—Mrs. Edward Varner, an old resident of Adams, died at her home from uremic poisoning. She is survived by her husband, who Is editor of the Adams Globe, and five children, four sons and a daughter. York—Lieut. Col. L. G.Poglas of Osceola spoke on soldiers' compen sation at the American legion hall before a large crowd of legion njen and others. A resolution unanimous ly adopted asks that congress give consideration to some form of compen sation now pending. York—R. E. Holland, state ^univer sity extension agent, has arranged for a poultry and dairy exhibit In York March 6. City Finds It’s on Branch Line Norfolk Business Men lip in Arms Over Discovery of Listing by Railroad. Norfolk, Neb., Feb. 20.—Norfolk business men are up in arms over the sudden discovery that Norfolk is not on' the main line of the Chi cago & Northwestern railroad. The discovery was made when cer tain business men were working out freight rate problems and found the tariff hooks of the Chicago A North western placed Norfolk as "the first stop on the Bonesteel branch,” and that "South Norfolk," which does not exist In city records. Is the clos est point to Norfolk on the railroad's main line. Because Norfolk Is not on the main line of the railroad. It cannot he con sidered an Intermediate point by the freight department. It costs 6 cents extra passenger fare to go to Nor folk from the south part of town. People at distant points asking for tickets to Norfolk are told that "Nor folk is not on the main line of the road and that "South Norfolk is the closest point the railroad can haul them.” That portion of the city noted on the railroad records as South Nor folk” was made part of the city many years ago. Business men went to the Chamber of Commerce for relief and now many conferences are being held between railroad of ficials and the Chamber of Com merce directors, with hopes that Nor folk will he put on the main line of the railroad as advertised by the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce for years past. School of Mines Student Wins Oratorical Contest Rapid City, S. D.. Feb. 21.—Homer Surbeck, senior at the School of Mines, was awarded second place In tho final contest for state honors In the divisional oratorical contest at Aberdeen. The contest was very close, two of the Judges ranking Sur beck first. The title of his oration was "Assassins Invisible." ADVKKT1SEMENT. BEWARE THE G0U6H OR COLD THAT HANGS ON Chronic roughs and persistent colds lead to serious lung trouble. You can stop them now with Creomulslon. an emulsified creosote that is pleasant to take. Creomulslon is a new medical discovery with twofold action; It soothes and heals the Inflamed mem branes and kills the germ. Of all known drugs, creosote Is ree ognlzed by the medical fraternity as the greatest healing agency for the treatment of chronic coughs and colds and other forms of throat and lung troubles. Creomulslon contains, in addition to creosote, other heal ing elements which soothe and heal the inflamed membranes and stop the Irritation and Inflammation, while the creosote goes on to the stomach, ts absorbed into the blood, attacks the seat of the trouble and destroys the germs that lead to consumption. Creomulslon Is guaranteed satisfac tory In the treatment of chronic coughs and colds, bronchial asthma, catarrhal bronchitis and other forms of throat and lung diseases, and Is excellent for building up the system after colds or the flu. Money re funded If any cough or cold, no mat ter of how long standing, is not re lieved after taking according to direc tions. Ask your druggist. Creomul slon Co.. Atlanta, Qa. PUBLIC COALYARD JWE-2090 CHEROKEE LHMP PerTon*95® DBliversd WE-2090 ILLINOIS LUMP ParTon^8*® Delifered Illinois Nut, NASH At the Show The Six v Victoria Model rjAiQiil Thursday Is Third Floor Day Specials in Apparel for the Little Ones Baby Day in this Department offers unusual values in clothing for infants and children. Mothers who weekly take advantage of this sale find real bargains. Our complete stocks have w'on their confidence and praise, for they find by purchasing on Baby Day, little people’s wardrobes are replenished at the mini* mum nnof Special Selling of a Group of New Colored Dresses Cunningly fashioned of fine quality voile, batiste or striped dimity in delicate shades of pink, blue, tan or orchid. Trim med with dainty bits of hand embroidery, perky organdy ruf fles or touched up with velvet bows and ties. XL 1.98 and 2.98 ,o7?el. I Sale of Infants’ Vests and Hose These are slightly irregular, but arc so well made they will give the very best possible serv ice. Just the right weight for early Spring wear, purchased at great price concessions and offered to you at unusually low prices. Hose, sizes 4 to 6H. Vests, sizes 6 months to 3 years. Silk and Wool Vests 59c Finest quality, single breasted; shell finished edge; sizes 6 months to 3 years. Regular 1.25 values. Silk and Wool Hose 39c Slightly i rr e g u 1 a r in weave but imperfections will not impair wearing quality. Mercerized heel and toes. Sizes 4 to 614 65c value. Fine Cashmere Hose 33c Good weight, wool mixed with mercerized heel and toe. Very elastic. Sizes 4 to 6* 2 This sale will be of special interest to expectant mothers who are arranging layettes. Third Floor—Eait Shop on Our Third Floor The Thursday shop per on our Third Floor will find a particularly attrac tive lot of offerings. We want “Third Third Floor Day” to fee one every woman will wratch for and profit by. To this end we have worked out a sys tem whereby the departments on this floor are r e,a d y Thursday with spe cial items with which to tempt the thrifty. Crowds of prudent women will be here Thursday, and every one of them will save sub stantially. Knit and Muslin Underwear, Infants’ Wear, Cor sets, House Dresses and Art Goods make up the spe cially priced fea tures. Don’t Allow that Excess Flesh at the Waist to Ruin Your Appearance. Wear the Diafram-Controlling Corset No. 530 In it you find a simple means by which to eliminate that flesh. Special con struction allows the flesh to drop down inside the corset top, producing a flat effect ! over the front line of your figure. Makes your gown look better, and you feel bet ter. The Flat-back is another at traction featured in this model and perfect fit will add to your satisfaction. No. 530 is fashioned of strong pink or white coutil and priced at only $5.00. Attention to Detail in Brandeis Fitting Service For Thursday Only Brassieres Made of beautiful fancy ma terials as well as models of plain materials. In back closing style. Sizes 32 to « Sr~u 41c Third Floor—North Spring Showing and Sale of Mina Taylor Dresses - Apron Frocks There’s something so clean and fresh looking about these new dresses and aprons that cannot help but appeal to all housekeepers. Mina Taylor Dresses combine style with com fort. Dainty and becoming frocks made on the most approved lines in newest styles. Fashioned of Crisp Percales - Pretty Ginghams Soft Cotton Pongee Fine Colored Indian Head All are well made with deep hems and care fully sewed seams. You will find they laun der nicely. Sizes 16 to 52. :,;’52’53«l_ About 200 Late Fall Models of Mina Taylor Dresses Attractive styles in plain and checked ginghams —a good variety of colors and sire*. All are of excellent material and carefully fin- Q A ished. Regularly 5.98; reduced to Third Floor—South Specials in Women's—Children's Knit Underwear Odd lots and broken sizes in fine quality " underwear are greatly reduced for clear ance. Thrifty women are taking advantage of this opportunity and purchasing ample supplies for the coming months. Women's Sterling, Munsing and Princess May Union Suits Made ot silk and wool, all wool, medium weight mer cerized cotton and part wool. While there are not all styles in all suits, all sizes are represented. These are 3.50 to 6.00 values and remarkable bar- 1 QQ gains at this price, 1 Boys’ and Girls’ Union Suits Odd lota; part wool suit? of natural gray. Made with closed or drop seats. Sizes 2 to 16 years; regular | OQ 2.50 values, * *057 Boy*’ and Girl*’ Union Suits Medium and heavy weight cotton suite, full or silver bleached, drop or closed seat style. Sizes 2 to 16 years. 1.00 CQr and 1.25 values, Third Floor—Cooler Specials in Art Pieces Polychrome Gold Torchiere* With colored parchment ized cylinder shades; complete with cord and plug* Regularly "J.oo. l‘ch- 1.39 Round Cretonne Pillows In mauve, blue, rose, mulberry; filled with Brood quality ka- 79c i poc. Each, Third Floor—Writ T hursday—IF omen’s Dainty Undergarments Shop in our Muslin Underwear De partment for high-grade merchan dise at low prices. Exceptional Specials for One Day Only 600 Night Gowns 1.69 to 1SS Values Regular and extra sixes. Made of crept, muslin and batiste. Lace trimmed and tailored styles. Fine Envelope Chemise OQ~ U9 Values 0/L Made of crepe, nain sook, shadow striped ba-' tiste. In a variety of styles. Sizes 36 to 44. Fine Silk Teddies QO 338 Values / O Crepe de China and Radium Silk Teddies—Cleverly tai lored and daintily trimmed styles in various pretty colors. A variety of models. 250 Hand Made Philippine Gowns 1 2.45 Values. Made of very fine soft nainsook embroidered with beautiful floral designs. Scalloped at neck and sleeves; sizes 15. 16 and 17. Third Floor—Contoi