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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 18, 1924)
>\^orld Fliers of America Greeted by 2,000 at Field Come in Before Schedule and Miss Escort; Have Perfect Trip Here From Chicago^ (Continued from Pace Ont.) ing Chicago at 8:11 a. m. and landing i at Offut field at 12:55. None of the machines had any me chanical difficulties on their flight. In Triangle Formation. The fliers passed directly over the police station on their ai rival in the city at 12:45 p. m. The three planes were flying in perfect triangular formation, with a fourth plane, an escort accompanying the planes at some distance to their ’eft. The planes flew low over the city, making a wide sweep to their left. They flew slowly. Crowds which had taken up their station* on top of tali buildings in the downtown district and in the streets were doubled and tripled by office workers who poured out of buildings when whistles and automo bile horns announced that the fliers vere in sight. Lieutenant Smith was banded a telegram of congratulation from John R. Quinn, national comman | der of the American Legion, now in B^»*convention at St. Paul. ™ The telegram read: ‘‘Your crooning motors cut a swath around the globe, through places of hazardous dangers and many difficulties and nerve-wrack ing experiences. The American Legion is proud that the trail has been blazed by Americans for all time to come. The United States will hold the distinction of being pioneers who led the way In en circling the globe. We would be proud to honor you as our guests at the sixth annual convention of the American Legion. We wish you Godspeed." JOHN R. QUINN. Homs Keep I'p Din. Downtown streets were alive with spectators craning their necks to snatch a view of the filers between office buildings. Automobile horns kept up a contin ual din as the fliers circled over the. business section. . The observation gallery on the Woodmen of the World building was crowded with spectators, who cheered and waved hats and handkerchiefs to the aviators. The heroes of the air passed over Council Bluffs at 12:40 p. m, flying high in the air. The three planes were in trlanguar formation, with one plane far in the lead. A whistle on the Bluff* City laundry heralded th* arrival of the aviator* as they passed over the east ern limit* of th* city. Crowd* gath ered in the street* as long as the fliers were visible. The filer* did not circle over the city, b«t sped directly over the river to Omaha. a Escort Planes Arrive. Two escort planes which accom panied the world flier* from Chicago landed at Fort Crook field at 12:25. They were greeted by a cheer from the crowds. The planes were In charge of Lleuts. G. Smith and Raymond Stockweli, with Sergts. Robert Johnson and Dewell Jackson as mechanics. The plane piloted by Smith and Johnson is equipped for making aerial pho'o graphs. The two escort planes from Cha nute field left Chicago 20 minutes be fore the world fliera and maintained their lead throughout the trip. Whistles Blow at 12:34. Whistles announcing that the fliers were in sight began blowing at 12:34 p. m., and continued to sound most of the time that the filer* were cir cling the city. __ Cast Includes s Eugene O’Brien George Nichols Emilie Fitzroy Claire McDowell support the star Have You a Secret? Something you wouldn't tell for all the world? A secret you wouldn’t tell your wife ? A secret you wouldn't tell your huRband Kveryone hat their se crets, hut few can be as thrilling aa when Mias Norma bares The Secrets of a Wife We are proud to present The Picture the Years Will N.ever Let You Forget NORMA TALMADGE “SECRETS” s, STARTS STARTS ^ SATURDAY SATURDAY I THE. ^■|HHP/ QfUcapa ^! COMING INTO OFFuTT FIELD 1 --- r~ ^--a ^ 1 THAT H.S5E0 THEM ■ I ^ . I crowd ” WHICH GREtTLO FUE R.S £nC ^ ---- Bosrwios photo , Jfcfonrt. &eigd Wade t sister iMrs. QjA.&rancis, ogwvtfc | OMAHA WINS LEGION MEET (Continued from Pme One.) "as a man who had Riven him the counsel of a father In the past year,” a demonstration without parallel in the convention broke out. Indiana's delegation started the parade to the platform and soon every state and other department standards were grouped around the judge’* platform. With charactertatle posture* and gestures. Judge I.andls denounced those who are spreading "villainous propaganda’’ against the American X.egion "throughout the United." States." I’raisea legion. He declared he could not talk to the legion on the constitution, his as signed subject, for "had It not been for what the organization represented by this gathering had done, there wouldn't be any constitution of the United States. Referring to the part taken by the legion In caring for Its own disabled veterans, he said: "Had It not been for the legion the United States would not even yet have placed Its foot on the threshold of the problem of hospitalization. And so with rehabilitation and other sol diers’ problems," Urging that the vote ho brought out. Judge Dandis recommended that for failure to vote a second time, "Back the Black Marla up to his door and haul him off to jail." Declaring he could not advise legionnaires how to vote, but speak ing to "you folks In the galleries,” Mr. I^andls urged that support ho given congressmen and senator* who voted to override the veto on the ad justed compensation bill, "If these candidates sre otherwise acceptable." I I I AT THE * | ,T HEATERS . - .—— Out of much had there Is always soma good. And sometimes that very fact points up the idea and a little good la worth everything. This is the great note in Henning Berger's "The Deluge," which Alelvllls B. Hsymond is bringing to the Brandois theater tonight, tomorrow and Saturday with a Saturday matinee. "The Deluge" telle the story of a conglomerate mass of human beings (rapped in an underground saloon during a flood. With disaster and death upon them thev remember "brotherly love," and overflow with demonstratione and protestations of that virtue. The rich man stretches out hie hand to the poor, and the wronged forgives the one who wrong ed him. But thla emotion usunlly present but seldom expressed, Is sud denly forgotten when life shows It self once more to the doomed ones. Donald Kerr, captivating dance nrtist appearing with Kffie Weston at the Orpheum this week made his first appearance in the theatrical, world while very young, with hts | sister, who Is known on the stage aa Harrl Perry, one of the six Perry Sisters, who were premiere dancers TODAY—TOMORROW Last times of the riotous musical fare#, “Lovey Mine” I STARTING SATURDAY Empress Players offer the rural musical play that out laughs them all— [ “HIRAM”! Extra Added Screen Feature Empress presents the first story of the greatest chapter play ever filmed— “Into the Net” What became of 20 New York society girts? . - - - I with Rlngllng Brothers elreus at that time appearing with a ballet, and In which Donald Kerr also appeared While Mr. Weaton never had a danc Ing teacher In hla life he claims that he attended a very unusual dancing school, Jointly conducted by himself and the railroad over which he travel cd. While the railroad knew nothing about It. they nevertheless furnish ed him with syncopated tunes, as he practiced dancing In the vestibules o( the sleepers. Playing the role of s French vam pire so naturally that native Parisians thought she was "the real thing" has been the experience of Kay Tunis, the featured brunette In genue with "Fuel Steppers” at the llnyety the r. -Mtss Tunis has play-1 cd that kind of n character so long ‘ over six seasons—that It Is second nature for her to shrug her shoulders and emit plaintive "oul ouls" In a j I A Big Red-Blooded Story Rich in Lore end Drama CTHOM AS MEIGHAN ON THK STACK HOWARD K STEBERG HARRIET CLARK HELGREN ‘Tnmfihlnt Dilfpipnt" t.lGI RIAI.TO CONI.I Y ORCMKS IRA "WILD "OHRRON— OAMI" "JKAI.OUS" Nrws- orcan NOvriTv .■■■■'" 1 I manner sufficiently natural to cause1 the deception to a *roup of French' visitors when the company appeared In Washington. D. C. The Hindoo seerese. Princess Mysteris, continues to answer in a satisfactory manner, all names of questions profounded by I the hi* audiences. Indies' matinee at! Ma daily. W ife Prostrated When Told of SujJden Death of Her Mate Hart mtton. Sept. 37.—Owln* to the prostrate condition of Mra. J. E. Strayer, who has required the atten tion of a physician on account of the i Today—Tomorrow I SAKSY LAAO & GO. ILEMAIBE & RALSTOW 10 Butterfly Kiddies and other big act* PEcasS Seven days, starting SATURDAY America*! moat talked about woman, EDNA WALLACE HOPPER “The Eternal Flapper** Still a girl at 62, ia an act written hy Raymond Hitchcock Star Supporting Show ! shock she reoeived w hen told by telo- i ! phono that her husband. Dr. J. E. i Strayer, had fallen dead while j treating sick stock. Funeral services | [for the veterinarian were held here quietly with only a few invited iriends attending. Dr. Strayer s death occurred on his 15th wedding anniversary. Beatrice—George Cook. Gage coun ty pioneer, died at his home here, aged 72. He is survived by his wlfo and a ntimber of children. AIM Da Lum Attraction Thompson-Belden’s Fill Style Revue Styl* Shaw, al 3:39; T.JO, 9 JO .. .. —_ Smallpox Case at Central High City Health Authorities Pre pare for Emergency If Disease Spreads. Discovery of a rase of smallpox at Central High school Tuesday ha* caused city health authorities to pre pare for emergency measures In case an epidemic develops at the school. Nonds Quade, 17, student st ths high school, became 111 Monday a.aJ , was taken to her home. Potter apart ments, Thirty third and Farnarn streets. Her Illness was diagnosed Tuesday as smallpox. Dr. A. S. Pinto, city health com missioner, said Wednesday that vac cination of sdl students at the school would not be undertaken unless new cases develop. If the school Is threat ened wdth an epidemic, all students will probably be required to undergo vaccination, as was done last spring at Technical High school. The Quade girl is quarantined in her apartrpent. BURGLAR TAKES CANARY ALONG Police are looking for some burglar who loves flowrers, the sweet song of birds ahd such. Joseph Schmidt, 2329 South Nine teenth street, reported to police Tues day night some one entered his home by a pass key Tuesday evening and stole clothing and jewelry worth f200. Worst of all, *ays Schmidt, he stole a canary bird with one of the fintvt super-soprano voices in Omaha. CONTRACTOR IS SUED BY HIS WIFE Florenz Voss, 26, in the contracting business with Charles Johnson, ac cording to the divorce petition filed in district court by his wife, Ruth, has been ‘'persistently and continual ly cruel'* during their married life which began in 1917. She says also he has failed to support her. She asks a restraining order and custody of their three boys, Doven, 6: Deward. 4. and Donovan, 2. Field Club Directors. A. V. 8hotwe!l, Frank J. Bendei anil Earl Buck were elected director* of the Omaha Field club at a meeting Tuesday night. They will serve a three-year term. Bramdlens MesteMiramt: Special Table D'Hote Dinners and a La Carte DANCING Music by Randall’s Royal Orchestra |! Open Every Evening Except Sunday e ** 5 *4 i ii U . A 1 NEIGHBORHOOD THEATERr GRAND -•••*- 1fth and Riant* TOM MIX AND TONY In ~Tha Trouble SKootml' BOULEVARD . . &5d and U«v»«wt*rlh Bt amke Sweet and Re*i» 1 ana in "THOSE WHO DANCE" LOTHROP.Mtk and Lalkrav Cullen I Andie and Mildred Harde In -ONE I.AW tOR THE WOMAN” 1 1 " -^ I g Ad>~y?d CWaka'a Fun Cental * ** Mai and Ntia Tndn. »e*adlar Than At-Sar -B.n Track e I leeteet FAST STEPPERS Mat D.n, lr*ia« VHf. Fay Tw,uMl,i .Advat Adivtd G*i4»n BtnntM, Mumd.inn i hoi m ^kiir* PRINCESS MYSTERIA Hnara AH Saaa All Talla AII I adlee' *». Bargain Mai » IE IhI Daea " v * u >■ ^ ' ■■ • » a< I nr. I