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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (March 23, 1924)
()maha’s (ireat Tornado Reaped Death and Destruction 11 Years Ago Today Tw inter Left Lane of Tragedy Never Before Experienced Here; 150 Perish; 2.000 Buildings Destroyed. Eleven years ago today Omaha was Visited by a tornado which caused the most serious damage and loss of life ever recorded In this city. The dis aster occurred on an Easter Sunday, iollowing an afternoon of almost op pressive humidity. At 6 p. m. the spinning column of death and destruction moved rapidly from the southwest to the northeast, leaving a lane of tragedy through the city, varying In width from less than 100 feet to neatrly 1.000 feet in a few exceptional locations. Death Toll 150. Nearly 150 were killed Instantly or suffered Injuries which resulted in death weeks and months later. It was estimated that 500 were injured. More than 2,000 buildings of all classee were destroyed or damaged. There were Instance# of large houses being "blown to pleaes." Many houses were divested of roofs or sides. A heavy rate after the tornado extin guished many fires which the fire de partment could not attend. The stricken zone was placed under martial law, with the commanding officer of the state guard In charge. Military and relief headquarters were established In the city hail. A relict committee began to function within 24 hours after the disaster. Generous Relief. The news of the Omaha tornado w as flashed around the world. < iflfers of relief were received from many American cities. Omaha's response in its hour of grim need brought the manhood and womanhood of the city to meet a great duty. The needy were housed, clothed, fed and hos pitalized. For days owners of 'destroyed homes searched through debris for articles they could salvage or for cherished keepsakes. 1’housands of visitors from other towns came to view the devastation. Many Freaks. The freaks of the storm were many. A postal card blown through the air was found at Perry, la., 150 miles away, and was identified as from an Omaha storm victim. A piece of 2x4 timber was thrust into a piano, leaving the point of entrance as even as If a word worker had cut the inclslfcn with his tools. A side of a house was blotvn away, leaving an exposed pantry with a row of unbroken eggs in a holder. A man was blown from a street through the glass of a front door, suffering only minor injuries. Omaha quickly recuperated from Its greatest disaster. Stricken home own ers were financed. The men and wo men of Omaha were equal to a great emergency. Sleuth’s Style of Laying Law’s Hand on Violators Has Tamed With Years Omalia Detective V lio Once “Pulled Rough Stuff ’ Now Docs Handshaking Act on His Victims. Ulyles change even in the manner I of arresting law violators. Consider the case of Fred Palmtag. detective. Once, the approved manner of tak ing a wrong-doer into custody, In the eyes of Palmtag, was to lay a heavy hand, the heavier the letter, on the shoulder of the selected vic tim and say, in a deep voice: "Young man, you are under arrest for violat ing the laws of this great country.” But with splendid motor cars park ed conveniently near alleys and banks, with assets within reach of a clutch ing hand and many other things to make the life of a thief sublime, the style of arrest has changed. Identified by Picture. Now the criminal is identified by mean* <>X * photograph in the Bertil lon department of a police station end the detective is sent out to find him. On finding ids man, the officer no longer grasps him by the shoulder in an effort at intimidation. The skilled detective greets the victim with effusion. “Well, hello,’’ is one greeting often used by Detective Palmtag. “I have been looking for you for hours. How do you feel? I want to taka a walk with you and show you the exact location of our beautiful city Jail." All the time Palmtag is delivering this oration he is shaking hands with the man for whom he has been search ing and is gently leading him away. Wealthy Uncle Dead. Another method of greeting a sus pect is to shake his hand and an nounce joyfully, as though imparting news of the death of a wealthy uncle who has only one heir, “The chief wants to see you." To this is usually added an invita tion to ride down “right now” in, the car that the philanthropic detective has conveniently parked nearby. X’n more does anyone need to fear the heavy hand of the law. X’ow one must fear the smooth tongue of the law's representatives. f Wails Outdoing Those of Banshee Raised as Tech Pupils Bow Fiddles - -——.—*-j \ A walling that would arouse the envy of a banshee Is heard at Techni cal High school. "Aha!” ejaculate* a student control member. "The old musical strains again haunt this institution of higher learning.” The walls sre In a multitude of different keys. A smile crosses the face of a visitor as he enters. For standing before him are two score of youthful faces con torted Sven as the bodies, while bows are swung acroes two score new and ahlnlng violins, violas, cellos and base viols. Ths smile disappears as he notes the seriousness of the young men and women In their efforts to learn the rudiments of playing stringed instru ments. s Some of the ambitious students al ready are displaying tabfct, according to Will Heatherlngton, violin In structor at Technical High school. Entrance Into this class Is open to any Technical student. Students in the violin class are: Gertruds Anderson, Roria Baun, Ella Barker. Mabel Beldt, Maxine Beerup. Malle Blankenfield, Eva Cohn. Evelynne Dletrick, Alton Dolinsky, Fred Elsasser,. Gordon Ekastrom, Ruth Glassman, Ida Greenhouse, Elizabeth Gimple, John Gravett, Helen Gross, Ida Gendelman, Violet Har wood, Minnie Haspel, Evelyn John son, Virgil Hohnson, Hazel Llndee, Frank Manus, Adelia Mynstic, Miriam Permentor, Edna Swanson, Verda Bilger, Arvld Carlson, Vlolette Deutch, Jessie Farlee, Sylvia Faredel, Dorothy Gimple. Robert Hartman, Cretchen Kirch, Esther Jensen, Alice Miller, Arthur Meyer, Melama Sivircinskl, Florence Taminosian, Marjorie Taylor, Edna Williams, Exel Willey, Leona Wrableskl, Edna May Walker, Helen Wheeler, Lyle Young man, Theda Bogue, Byron Nelson, Roele Genrumdt, Nolman Hansen, Marvel Johnson, Gertrude Peterson, Raymond Plummer, Myrtle McDonald, Lenn Monroe, George Strlbllng, Rae Shuze, Max Stoller, Alice Sorenson, Harold Siegel, Pauline Sexton, Minnie Singer. Tillie Sigal, Ruth Sagard, Mil lard Shrago, Velma Sehuz, Doris Stein, Lucille Whitely, Brunette Leach end Lenn Monroe. r ^ Canada to Gulf by Auto Bus, Plan When Bridge at Yankton Opened «.j Columbus, Neb., March 22.—Ills tory repeats. Btage coach modes of travel before •railroads penetrated the wilderness of tbe west are being resurrected, but in modrnized form. Instead of being pullad by four or six horses, the stage coach finds Its modern counter part in the auto bus, propelled by four or six cylinders. As In the old frontier days, the traveler again can make long Jour neys by stage coach relays. It is now possible to travel by automobile bus lines all of the way from Norfolk, Neb., through Columbus to the Gulf of Mexico along the Meridian (Win nipeg to Galveston) highway. Of course, the speed will not rival that of the railroad service, but the fact remains that the linking of auto1 stage lines makes possible the entire trip of 1,000 (piles from Norfolk to Galveston by motor bus 303 days In the year, except In exceptionally se vere weather. Only One Gap. Herbert Hahn, secretary of Colum bus Chamber of Commerce, indicates that as soon ns the bridge Is opened between Yankton, ft. I)., and Knox county, Nebraska, It will he possible to make the entire trip from Winni peg to the gulf by automobile stage. There are now a series of automo bile stages operating that make it pos sible to travel the 627 miles from Winnipeg to Yankton by automobile stage. The only stretch on which there are no stages In operation la between Norfolk and Yanjtton. Opportunity for Profit. Plans already are under way to op erate stage line from Norfolk and Co lumbus to Yankton for passengers and freight. The Winnipeg to Gal veston route, being a north and south transcontinental highway through the more 'thickly populated ' regions of the central west, and the cotton belt, offers mors opportunities for stage lines to make a profit than would be the case on the Lincoln highway, as no transcontinental rail road parallels the Meridian. Lack of night travel doubles the time required for the trip, but It costs only half as much as railroad fares, according to figures compiled by the Meridian Highway association. Already, It Is said, through passen gers have traveled over stretches by auto stage all the way from Norfolk to Belleville, Kan., and from Belle ville to Oklahoma City. Distress Warrants Issued Against Road Table Rock, Neb., March 22.— County Treasurer M. L. Flannigan l as Issued distress warrants against the Kansas City & Northwestern rail road for unpaid taxes and has deliv ered the warrants to SherKT Avery. The road passes through the west part of Pawnee county. The war rants were Issued to recover taxes which have not been paid for several years. The warrants are not collectable at present because of pending litigation over tno road, but will servo ns a necessary step toward foreclosure, which will be taken by County Attor ney K. K. Witte. The total amount of unpaid taxes due the county Is i 133.0(i0, The road has not hern In i peratlon for several years and vari ous unsuccessful attempts have been made to put It back on Its feet. Everybody has at least one favorite Joke. That's the one to send to the Lota! Laf Editor, The Omaha Bee. It may he a prize winner. Boys’ 2-Knicker Here is a selection of fine all-wool fabrics. Styles and patterns are tailored perfectly and reinforced at all strain points. The just what appeals to the boyish ideas. Every suit comes With two pairs of knickers, full lined to assure double service. Ages 6 to 18 years. Priced 11.75 600 Boys’ Percale Blouses A new, fresh stock; all full cut; made up in guar anteed fast color percales in neat striped and check ed patterns; with collar attached; sizes 6 to 1G years; regular value 85c; A new blouse if one fades, special at, sq each, OoC Fourth Floor New Spring Blouses For Wear With the Tailored Suits The boyish suit of today calls for a smart tailored blouse. Our stock is com plete with styles as in dividual as they are new. Models tailored or semi tailored with dainty touches of lace. Fash ioned of Lucille crepe, imported broadcloth, crepe de chine, printed crepes and wash satins. The colors are blush pink, blue, Pablo, Carmen red. Many featured with the Bobby, the Bryn Mawr and Club collars. Priced: 5.00 8.95 9.95 12.75 Second Floor Monday—An Exceptional Showing of Ultra Smart Tailored Suits for Spring Novelty checks, twill cord stripes and checks, charmeen, tweed. Colors of navy, black, gray, tan. Sizes 36 to 42. Boyish jackets, novelty vests, braid trimmed, in black, navy, tan, gray checks, in sizes 36 to 44. Covert charmeen, oxford twills in sand, cocoa, gray, tan, navy and black. Sizes 36 to 44. Plain tailored. Long jackets. Beautiful, youthful lines. In larger sizes. All spring shades and new materials. Sizes 36 to 46. The trim smartness of the strictly tailored suit is excellently portrayed in this comprehensive showing. Suits of severe plainness speak their quality through the medium of exquisite ma terials, faultless cut and skillful workmanship—the perfect tailleur. Other Tailored Suits 57.75 to 145.00 Second Floor Luncheon and Program Of Musks Depart ment-Omaha Women's Hub, Wednesday, March 20, at 1 P. M„ in The Brandeis Restaurants. Program at 2:45. Free to Public. Luncheon, 85c Make reservations with Mrs. JL M. Lowe, HA rney 6980. Pretty Little Spring Things for Infants The Infants Section at the Brandeis Store is trulyspring like with its (lain ty gar ments for the youngest members o f the family. Our assistants are always anxious to be of helpful service in making a u g g • s tions regarding outfit* for the little ones. Little Girls’ Spring Hats Charming off-the-face and poke styles made of taffetas, straw i and lace combinations. At tractive spring shades in brown, Copenhagen, sand, red and black. For girls 2 to 6 years Specially priced— 3.49 to 12.50 Infants’Organdy Bonnets In such a variety of styles to suit each baby’s face. Made dainty with crisp ruffles, tiny tucks, embroidery, fine shirr ing and lace. Shown in all white, plain colors and color combinations. Priced— 1.39 to 3.98 Infants’ Vests Broken sizes, from 2 to 6, in many well-known makes, in cluding the Vanta Special, Car ter's and Tiny Tot. Double and single-breasted styles. Silk and wool, and wool and cotton, mixed. Values to 1.35. Spe tial for Monday— Each, 85c Third Floor—East r _ Beautiful and Fashionable Spring Hats Spring Moods as in terpreted by Bruck Weiss, De Marinisf Hyland, Curtis, Belart and other leading designers. \ Priced I 18.50 to 35.00 Here in our Millinery Department, Second Floor, is a collection of hats of distinction from America’s leading designers. The same makers who supply the exclusive Fifth Avenue shops. Hats of quality and smartness you may wear with grace and poise in the presence of the most critical. Fabrics and straws of beau tiful quality, trimmed in flowers, ribbons and embroidery in de signs of exclusive character. Second Floor—East Come in and Inspect Our Wonderful Line of New Spring Novelty Shoes 650 Values. = to 10.00 This innovation sale i. planned to meet the growing l demand for smart slippers at ' a moderate price, and we / want our customers to know that this is not just a special lot of shoes, but a standard stock in which this unusual variety and a complete range of sizes are maintained. Fancy Strap and New Sandal Effects Such models as the new “Zev” sandal, the “Polly Prim,” the “Patsy Ruth,” which were formerly priced much higher, can now be had in regular stock at this low price. Suedes and finished leathers . in all shades are included. Third Floor—East # ! Showing of Spr ing Models in Nelly Don Wash Frocks For Home and Informal Wear Specially Priced 1.95 and 2.95 Nellie Don Wash Frocks for Home and Informal Daytime Wear To dress one’s self in a charming Nellie Don frock is to have a delightful feeling of “smartness.” Fast colors in sure perfect laundering; simple but clever lines mean easy ironing, as well as good appearance. These dresses are made up in Kalburnie and Braeloch ging hams and Windsor prints*. Regular si/.es, 18 to 11. ■ Third Floor—South Do You Wear a NEMO Corset ? Or do you wear some makeshift which is permitting your figure to spread and lose all its normally good lines? Spoiling the beauty of your dress and, above all, making you feel ill at ease and jfrffiM uncomfortable. Third Moor North Nemo Kop Service Corset No. 514 is designed for the medium figure. It has the de sired low top with elastic inserts. Excess thigh flesh is effectively controlled by the elastic bands at the sides. Made of strong pink coutil and priced at ill I £-2 111 Our stocks are complete. You may choose a model at a juice to suit your juirse. We are happy to fit your figure exactly and we know that your satisfac tion w ill only begin with your fitting.