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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 14, 1924)
m Driver of Deatli Car Is Freed From Blame in Tragedy Dcpuly County Attorney An nounces. Charges May Be Filed Against Owner of Ground. Tony Vital). 1309 Pierce street, wap exonerated of blame in connection with tile death of Victor Corritore, 7, 1141 South fourteenth street, as the result of injuries received Tuesday night when struck by Vitali’s auto mobile, at an inquest held Wednesday afternoon at the Korlsko chapel, Thir teenth and William streets. The jury found that the lad ran into the path of the car from a lot of weeds near his home. Charges to Follow. Deputy County Attorney Dan Gross and County Attorney Paul Steinwen der announced that they would con sider the filing of criminal charges against the owners of the weedy lot. Charles Leyendeeker, 1427 South Fourteenth street, testified that, the city legal department had received three complaints of the weeds in the lot from residents in the vicinity, but that no action had been taken. New Coroner's Jury. _ The Jury which freed Vital! is the ^ new one lmitanelled by Coroner Stein wender after the dismissal of I he "semi-professional" jurymen recently. Jurors were; N. V. llalter, 9155 Meredith avenue* Charles Hoye, for mer deputy sheriff, 2908 South Seven teenth street; William F. Ryan, 715 North Twenty-second street; William Noonan, 518 South Twenty-second street; Thomas Dineen, 2642 Nicholas street; Kdward Hamlon, 4837 South Thirty-third street. .-—\ RADIO va.---) (Courtesy of Radio Digest.) Bv Associated Press. WGR, Buffalo (319); 4;30. music; 8:30. news. WMAQ, Chicago News 4447.8); 8, or gan; 5:30, orchestra; 7, auto talk; 7:15, Boy Scout talk; 7:48, Investment talk; 8, garden talk; 8:16. program. WQJ. Chicago (148); 2. home econom ics; 6, tenor, contralto, eoprano; 9 to 1 a. m , orchestra, artists. WLS. Chicago (345); 8:30. orchestra; 8:45, program; 6:45, lullaby; 9:15, vaude ville. KYW, Chicago (536): 6. concert: 7. talk; 7:20. musical; 8:20, safety first talk; 9. “at home." wr/YV, Cincinnati (423); 7, music. YVMH, Cincinnati (309»; 7. music. YYSAf, Cincinnati (309); 9, music. W .1 AX, Cleveland (590); 7, concert. , YV KAA, Pa I la • News (476); 8:30 to 9:30, oi l time music box; II to J 2, orchestra. WOC. Davenport <4S4); 9. orchestra WHO, Pe# Moines (526); 7:30 to 9. or chestra. WW’.T. Detroit News (517): 7:30, band:' 8.50, News orchestra; 9. Goldkette's or chestra. YVTAS. Elgin (286): 7 30, bedtims; 8. songs; 8 30 'o 12:30, da ore. KFKX. Hastings (341). 9:80. mlarel . laneous program. ■ 4 WHAF. Kan.-ss City Star (411); 3 30 to 4 30. trio; 0 to 7, School of the Air. KFT. T.o* Angeles (469); 8:46. lemurs; 10, nrchestra; It. program; 12, concert. KH.T, T.os Angeles (395): 8. orchestra; > If., children; 10, program; 11:30, pro gram; 12, dance. \\ HAS, Courier - Journal, Douisville Times (400); 7:30 to 9. concert. CKAC. Montreal (425); 7, program. YYJZ, New York (455); 11. a in.-5 p. ri. music, talks; 6-10, music. French lesson, Philharmonic orchestra, talk, YV.fT. New' Turk (405); 5,30. Plsdmont trio, book review, orchestra. YVHN. New York (860); 12.18-10 p m.. entertainment, solos, talk, orchestras. YVOR. Newark (403); t music, talk. KOO, Oakland (312): 10 drama YVFI. Philadelphia (395); 4:30. or chexra: 5. ».ilk; 6.30. concert. YV PAR, Philadelphia (395); 8:80. talk 'YC.Yi;. Pittsburgh (462); 4 30, concert; 7;Ml. musical: 9. music. KDKA. Pittsburgh (326): 7. orchestra. 9 » oncert. K•;Y\ . Portland ( 432 ); 12. dance. KPO, San Francisco ( 423 ). 9, orches tic l«, organ: 11. program; 12. band. YVOY. Schenectady (380); 5:30, orches YVBZ. Springfield (337): 4. music; 4;30, songs. 5. talks; 6:30. bedtime; 7. piano WCAP, Washington (469); President Coolidge notification. WCBD. Zion (315); 7, musical. WOAW Program | V____/ Thursday, August 14. • 00 p m—Story hour, conducted by Doris Claire Secord, daughter of "Uncle ' of the World ITeratd s 30 p. m—Dinner program by Yost s «n. he.-tra of the I*e luixe dancing academy. S;00 P m W ood ill ne. Iowa Postal Employe Trapped With Marked Bills on Babe's Birthday *_ Arrested on his second wedding anniversary and on his baby’s first birthday, Clarence C. Christopher, 23, postal employe, 542 South Thirteenth street, is in the county jail on the charge of robbing the mails of special delivery letters. Thrilling Sport for Movie Fans New Diversion Promises Prof it to Winners; Details An nounced Later, Film fans, lend an ear to these glad tidings’ The Omaha Be© and the Rialto theater have a n»w game guaranteed to crowd from your mind all thoughts of Mah Jong and other unremunsra tlve pastimes. This one is easy but Interesting, and requires just a casual acquaint ance with prominent stars of the film realm, such as Milton Sills, Wallace Beery, etc. The only details we can divulge at this time are that there will tie no less than In winners and that I he prizes wall he free tickets to see the widely heralded screen version of Rafeal Sabatinl’s “The Sea Hawk. ' This is the romance of a great pirate chieftain whi< h ran as a serial in The Omaha Bee and which opens a 10-day engagement at the Rialto on Au gust 21. Complete details of this fascinating film game will bs published in Fri day'* Omaha Bee. Aurora Plans to Install Municipal Light Plant Aurora, Neb., Aug. 13.—The first step towards acquiring a municipally owned electric light plant was taken by the mayor and council, When they directed the city clerk to obtain esti mates from electric engineers on the probable cost of building a distribu tion system in Aurora, and probable cost of the construction of a complete steam plant and distribution system covering the city. The vote was unanimous. All members expressed belief that when the present franchise expires early In 192B Aurora should have Its own plant ready to take up the burden of serving thfc electric consumers. North Platte Shopmen to Hold Picnic at Shelton Shelton. Neb., Atig. 13.—l’latia are helnsr made lipre for the annual pirnic of the North Platt* 1’nion Pariftr shopmen and families to be held in i the tourist park Saturday, August 23. | The ehfpnton and their families w III come to Shelton in a special train, a»* companied by a band of f»tf ft la estimated that at least 700 people will come here from North Platte to spend the day. There will be races of all kinds, tugof-war, » baseball game and other athletic sport* for which prizes will be given. Boosters Visit Shclbv. Columbus. Neb, Any. 13.—Highly automobile loads of citizens, accom panied the <’olumbus band to Shelby, Neb., Tuesday evening In the first of a .aeries of booster trips to advertise the Mid-Nebraska exposition. Septem ber 23 to 25. Congressman Kdgar Howard delivered a booster talk. ^ Closing ’Em Out ^ ! THORNE SUMMER DRESSES Style, Cp Style, Up to 9,,'| Up to 15.00, ** 29 75, F. W. Thorne Co. He was arrested, Tuesday and later confessed and told of as many letters ns he could think. When searched, a copy of the latest. "Racing Form" was found In his possession. Chris topher admitted that the played the races "off and on.” hut said he had not lost any great, amount, of money. Thought of Wife, Bahe. He admitted Ills weakness and said: "1 often thought of the wife and baby at home when I was doing these things, but It. got to be just like any other habit anil I couldn't stop It." In his confession Christopher told of an incident a year ago when a. woman opened a letter in which there was a five and lOdollar bill In his presence. After that he started ex amining the letters he was to deliver, and If the found they contained money he would sign the return slip. Marked Bills lsed. For six weeks federal agents have been investigating the affair after numerous complaints from cities all over the country had been received. Four marked one-dollar bills were placed in an cm elope and given to Christopher to deliver, loiter he was arrested with the bills. When told that his wife wouldn't believe that he had committed any crime, young Christopher replied: "1 know, that's the way she Is, and 1 know she'll stick It out with me. But that's what Is going to hurt, being aw'ay from rrty wife and baby.” Car Ditched; Pair Hurt. Beatrice, Neb.. Aug. 13.—Mr. and Mrs. John Vetrovsky of Virginia were injured when their car went Into the ditch east of that place. Their baby riding with them, escaped unhurt. The warning bad breath gives: 4 102 crevices never cleaned—tooth-decaf —loss of charm and health HERE are new facta for every wo- And tooth-decay is haltedt man, every man, every child. Dentists everywhere, doctor* too Scientific investigation has proved reco mend this brush. It does what that ordinary met nods of brushing no oiJ-typ* brush could do. let r-eth never reach the 102 tooth crev- costs no more! ices. And this, in 76 cases out of 100, Vt ,, „ # . causes bad breath. N<m—« Ust Then tooth-decay follows. Faces It Is called the Dr. West's Tooth . ge. Health break* down. Brush. All druggist! and department If you want to know the modem. K»« “• Bu? mple way to brighten teeth -com- (ot » *“{». "V®* t bat bad breath — halt tooth-decay, rc"*d" Lll . ' ^e * i i .. ...... even in that short time will amase read what authority, .ay. TOU. But if nor delighted, tout moneT a t.h. lu...L u-fll be instantly refunded. A rest A neu-type brush wKich iKow. you the w.y to better Recently a brush has been perfected health, greater personal charm, u*h v Inch is scientifically designed to out risk. Make itl reach all teeth, to dean ail crevices. Send also for free, new book on In a single brushing with this new teeth end heilth. Address: The •rush, yellowed teeth may be light- Western Co., Dept. 3236, 402 rued and brightened 10 shades! A W. Randolph Street, Chicago, .pedal polishing surface does it. Decaying food.la removed from . revices, and thus the esuse of most bad hreath removed! Quickly. Easily. So medicine. “the polishing brush for teeth” Merchants Raise Convention Cash Retailer* Are Unanimous for American Legion Meet Here in 1925. Associated Retailers, meeting at the Brandeis store Wednesday morning, voted unanimously to raise without delay the $12,500 which was fixed as the quota of the retailers of the city in the move to raise $50,000 to bring tho national American Legion con vein Ion to Omaha In 1925. The meeting was an enthusiastic one, and there was not a dissenting voice when the plan was announced. George Pray, president of the organ Ization, was authorized to appoint a committee to get* subscription blanks signed. George Brandeis already has subscribed $5,000. and it was predicted that the remainder will be raised within 24 hours. The committee appointed is as fol lows: George Brandeis, chairman; C. M. Wilhelm. W. F. Baxter. W. L. Holzman. Robert Rosenzwelg, C. C. Beiden, Thomas Flynn, C. t>. Brown, A. Herzberg, A. Goldstein, George Pray. The pre-convention committee of Omaha, legion post was meeting Wed nesday afternoon to lay further plana in the light to get the big convention here and to handle it In the best pos sible manner.' Hird Stryker Is chair man of tills committee. York Rcslricl* Peddler*. York-, Neb., Aug. 13.—York Com mercial club has arranged to issue blue cards to peddlers.deemed worthy of patronage, and Is asking the public to co operate In eliminating those not possessing such card. Since the Com mercial club sent out a general let ter regarding the cards about two weeks ago 27 requests hava been made for carde and two cards la sued. — •. 4 “Butter-Nut Coffee,’’ a favorite by the vote of the majority of housewives, , recommends to you for tea, the Butter Nut Brand—either black or green. For black tea, don’t order just “Orange Pekoe,” say Bllllcr-Nut Orange Pekoe.” There’s a difference. For a delicate, delicious, inimitable Green Tea [Japan] order Butter-Nut Green I ea. t r L Buller-Nut - cwill prove popular with if our ejucste PAXTON ANO GALLAGHER CO. Zr* /mporttnr 230-Lb. Painter Drops 30 Feet; Unhurt TV. H. Bell, 1420 Eighth avenue, i'ouncll Bluffs, a 230-pound painter, was only shaken up when an exten sion on a ladder on which he was standing broke and allowed him to drop 30 feel to the sidewalk at Six teenth and Burt streets. He was taken to his home.' Bell is a painter for M. M. Margos, 317 West Broadway, i'ouncll Bluffs. Columluis Shippers Plan Interrity Traffic Bureau Columbus, Neb., Aug. 13.—Coluni bus shippers met today in conference with the secretary of the chamber of commerce. Herbert Hahn, and with J. A, Little Lincoln rate expert, to take initial steps against alleged dis criminatory freight rates to central Nebraska cities. A proposal will be made that Columbus join with sev eral smaller interior cities for the formation of an Intercity rate and traffic bureau. Open Air Broadcasting Found to Be Most Effective Shenandoah, [a., Aug. 13 open air broadcasting has a considerable ad vantage over that of a studio tor naturalness of voice, tone quality, volume and everything to make good radio reception, according to a care fill check-np of listeners in at the KFNF studio, Shenandoah. It wrn, found that local music, violin, accor dion, piano arid in fact all kinds of | music carries better w hen broadcast out-of-doors. Special Train to Bryan Ceremony Ak-Sar-Ben to Entertain Noti fication Party Tuesday Night. Charles A.' Lord, chairman of ar rangements for the notification of Governor Charles Bryan, candidate for vice president, has advised that Omaha will have a reserved section in the university stadium for the notifi cation ceremonies August 18. James H. Hanley, chairman of the Omaha delegation, has arranged for a special train to leave Omaha at 6 Monday evening on the Burlington, returning immediately after tlie cere mony. Republicans, progressives, democrats and ail are invited. "We are interested," advises T. C. Byrne of the board of governors of Ak Snr-Ben, "in having a Mg showing at the Lincoln ceremonies inasmuch as Ak-Sar-Ben will entertain the citi zens of Lincoln. Governor Bryan and his Illustrious brother as well as all the members of the notification com mittce at Ak Sar Ben don Tuesday evening.” Glenwood Public Schools Will'Open September 8 Glenwood, la,, Aug. J3.—Glenwood public schools will open September 8 witli a greatly increased attendance The buildings have all l-een repaired All teachers hai e been engaged ex cepl Junior high principal. ^WUf~You~HeIp? Kerri % erf hr the Free 'fill, anrl lee Fund *o fur thin eunimer *1,11*.’-6 F. I>. Burgee#, Jr„ Cedar Rnnld*. Neb. . • .rare Mr i.rew. 'e-ward. Neb . I IHI |ir. .lohn A. Her*, fender. Neb. . * 'M> Irma I. tu b net e. * n0 Total .. Can job help supply inilk to destitute babies during the hot weather? Will you help? Address "Free Milk and lee Fund, rare of The llnialia Bee.” N --- Barnhart Reappointed Referee in Bankruptcy Norfolk, Neb.. An*. 13.—Judge Woodrough of the federal court an nounces reappointment as federal referee in bankruptcy of Judge H. F. Barnhart of Norfolk for the Norfolk district which takes in Madison. Stan ton. Pierce. Knox. Antelope. Boyd. Holt. Rock, Krya Paha, Wayne, Brown, Boone, Nance and Platte counties. Judge Barnhart says the reappointment will In no way inter fere with his candidacy for district Judge. Harvard Youth to Join Fort Meyer Military Band Harvard, Neb, Aug. 13.—Edwin Hunter, one of Harvard n younger musician*, left yesterday for Fort Moyer, Ya.. where h** will join the Fort Meyer military band a a a cor netist. Tractor Struck hy Knprine; Driver Karapcs Death DcVVitt. Neb, Aug 13.—Bemhuri j M huermann. I6. *on of F A. Sohuer mann. farmer, narrowly c- »p death when thrown from x tractor h km driving a. to--- the BurllniM' railway track". »t a private CTO salt west of here. The Viachine way hurled from the track by the engin. and young Schuenuann was thrown Into the weeds %t the side of tic track, suffering a sprained back and a bruised hip. Crowd Greets Guardsmen. York, Neb., Aug. 13.—Servlde com paiiy and band of the Nebraska N.t tional tluard were greeted by bun dreds of friends at Hie depot on the,: return from the gamp at Ashland AOt F.RTISEMKNT. To Whiten Skin > with Lemon | The only harmleea way to bleach the ekfn white la to mix the Juice of two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White, which any druggist will supply for a few cents. Shake welt In a bot tle. and you hAve a whole quarter-pint of the most wonderful skin whttener, softener and beautifier. Massage this sweetly fra grant lemon bleach into the face, neck, arms and hands. It can not irritate, famous stage beauties use It to bring that clear, youthful skin and rosy-white complexion; also as a freckle, snnbnrn and tan bleach. You must, mix this remarkable lotion yourself. It can not be bought ready to use because It acts best Immediately after It is prepared. —:—=-■—■»— Store Hours, 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. apeci&i W® IS Burgess-Nash Omsfcm monto oro oorrod op "EVERYBODY^ STORE" rtflnomopt. a our moioontno floor. I Events of | Importance } M>u> in Progress ; ! —--I ; August Blanket I Sale Offering Special ♦ For Thursday! Wool Mixed: Blankets fall alxe blanket* with col- 1 orod binding on ends to ♦ match tan, blue, gray and , pink renters. Only one pair j to a customer while 100 palrt; f last. $8.50 values, QO QfT ♦ for a pair. eJJtJsIfU J i Seronl Finer • I • August ! F U R ! Sale - ---1 * \ • Offering Special : For Thursday! Northern Dyed Sealine Coat Of extra flna quality. 48-Inch , length. Urge gathered collar • ; deep cuff of select beaver. I Lined with allk hro- f*A ; cade crepe. Special *P-a.\J» • August Furniture j Sale Offering Special For Thursday! Mahogany Foot Stools Both attractive and rou- j 'cnlenl aro thea* mahogany j foot stool* upholstfred In j tapestry or velour, S9 W Service Accuracy Quality We urge you to take ad vantage of the superior service rendered in our Op tical Department at very i moderate prices. Special $4.50 Zylo shell glasses wit' larire, round leasts. ton ptete at this low price. 0|*U<al Mreeawln# I loot !»-l -J.J—!. -L-LiL-gJ— ■■■ --- Our Entire Stock of Cotton Dresses ! _ XfV \ . I I » *3 » " RckhhII.vs of their former price, our entire stock of cotton dre*see will be placed on aale Thursday in these two low priced groups. \ ! ■ i; -Fashioned of Linen - Cotton Crepe - Voile Also Silk Broadcloth Sizes 16 to 44, 4012 to52ij. j In orchid, peach, green, blue, maize, navy and brown. Third Floer gwev « v«g aw * t v .* w *■ «a«« *-» ggP< ! Women’s Silk Hose j At 96c At 11 = Sheer chiffon wnl tegular weight, liele farter rull-fafchloned alt-silk ho»r. find qualhv and ; ! 1 topa and reinforced feel, also aome *he.>r, all dear, made with high epltced heel*. Black, j j illlmeut"and'and 'Si?! Cir/.Il'^V gunmeUI. beige nude medium gntv African . ! irregular Regular *1 «5 and »: 00 value* hrown. log cabin and otter Jo .0 value. M«|h H«»r || An Exceptional Offering Of Milanese Silk Gloves 98c Mea\y quaIM) gauntlet* and heautl fill 16-button length white Milan*** gloie* which yell regularly tnr fl.f« anil *2>0 *re offered tn thlw one low priced group Not only with th* lummer coatume, hut *l»o tn the early fall are thee* very aultabt* •1«l» I I J Our Entire Stock of Women's White Shoes 25% , I j Discount Now Priced 56.00 to 516.M) This groat annual sale comprises nosolt.v pumps silt slippers from well known and reliable makers. 1 the t*tjtos-Cut-out l-»trap II a rut unored Inookl'n read sored pump*. ««■'-»>>' lie o\ shoes. 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