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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 13, 1921)
THE KEK: OMAHA. .'.TESDAY. SKPTKMBKU 13. 1921. Epidemic Among Refugees May Put End to Armenia One Utimlrrd uJ Forty Town, in Occupied TcrrU China 'Refuses to Vivacious Beauties Disport in 'Smiles of 92V Negotiate Over Slianluiiii Return "3! I -eSaW M. M V 3 tory Razed and Humrlfi Are Camping in Field. Tiflii, Armenia, Stpf. 12 (By The Anocutfd l'rft.) Armenian gov trniiirnt official title thai they icar an epidemic among hundred of thou andi of refugee may corrplete the rievaatation of the country, due to TurliUh octuDution. One hundred anil forty town in the occupied territory have been rated, and the homrlrt inhabitant ire tamping in the held. Cholera i apreadlng. Children are dying in the itreett of Alexandropol both from cholera and hunger. Bodict are rontim-alty being loaded on wagon. Uurialt are made in trenches. Moncow i furnuhing aid to fight the epidemic in the ihape of train oi box car and volunteer Ku ian iiurnt. , Workers Telt Storie. N'ew York, Sept. 12. Obtrrvation of the ravage of dinrate and hunger among inhabitant of TramuCaucaiia, chiefly Armenia, were related today by five near east relief field worker who returned trotn a tour of the area. The party included J. J. Handsaker, Portland, Ore., and E. IX Owen, pub licity director. The relict worker penetrated be yond Krlvan, capital of Armenia, where they reported they found ab ject mwery prevailing. In Datum and Tim, Owen said, the auffering was not to apparent as in the in terior. Twenty Die Daily. "At Erivan," he said, "they were picking bodies of men, women and children who died of cholera or star vation at the rate of 20 per day. The dead-wagon makes the rounds each morning. Hundreds of starving peoi pie crawl around the parks, market places and railroad stations." The territory visited, he said, showed nothing but black despair. There was neither business, industry or agriculture. Most of the victims are women and children, it was stated. -Minden Newspaper Plant Sold After Court Row Minden. Xeb., Sept. 12. (Spe cial.) The News Publishing com pany plant was sold at public auc tion in this city Wednesday by I. J. Thomsen, master in chancery, who was appointed by the district court to effect the aale. The plant, which is the publication head of the Min den News, was sold to C. P. Ander be.rv. a local attorney, who bid S3,- 000, making the high offer for the plant. The News has enjoyed a flourishing business and is .'the only republican newspaper in Kearney county. It is the official paper of the countv and the city of Minden. Miss Florence E. Reynolds, one of the owners of The News, and the - editor for the past 13 years, was oneof the, .bidder,- but refued t raise Mr. Anderbery's bid of $3,000. The sate of The News plant was made necessary by a court action, started in the summer of 1919, when the partners in the concern, D. S. Efner of Long Beach, Cal.. and Miss -Reynolds became involved in litiga tion over the amount of salary to which Miss Reynolds was entitled in her capacity as editor and man ager of The News, covering a term of several years. . South Dakota Corn Crop To Be 109,685,000 Bushels ' Sioux Falls.-S. D., Sept. 12. That South Dakota will this season produce a corn crop amounting to 109,685,000 bushels is the estimate of H. O. Herbrandson, field agent in South Dakota of the bureau of crop estimates, United Sjates Department -of Agriculture. His estimate is that cor will yield an average of 30 1-4 bushels per acre. If his estimate of the total yield is reached this will be the greatest corn crop ever raised in South Dakota, and will be due to the increased acreage and favorable weather. '' .. Funeral of First Gage County War Hero to Give Life Held Beatrice, Neb., Sept. 12. (Spc- - cial.) Fuher.il services for the .late La Grange Harney, the first Gage county man to lose his life in the world's war in France, were held from Scott's chapel, conducted by the Rev. Mr, Punches of University Place. The American Legion was in charge in Evergreen- Home ceme tery, where I military service was held. Hamey has a wife fnd two children in this city. V II II I lite? a w A aiaHMJJaJIWis M .s-VW W J ! This flock of beautiea comprises the vivacious chorus of the musical extravaganza. "Smiles of 1921.' which Emile De Recat is bringing to Omaha for the evening performances at Ak-Sar-Ben field during the fall festival. Man Asks Custody of His Child as Divorced Wife Wed Ex-Conviel Louis Baker asked the district court yesterday to give him custody of his 5-year-old child because his divorced wife, Grace Baker, has mar ried William McKenna, an ex-convict. Baker alleges his former wife was married to McKenna 10 days after the latter was released from the pen itentiary. Shortly thereafter, the wife got the little girl from Baker's mother and has refused to allow him to see the child. McKenna was in prison for auto mobile stealing. He was an import) tant'witnjss in the trial of Maurice Katleman on an automobile stealing charge. . Boosters for Omaha-Tulsa , Highway Visit Tecumseh Tecumseh, Neb., Sept. 12. (Spe cial.) A party of boosters for a proposed highway from Omaha to Tulsa, Okl., spent two days in Te cumseh endeavoring to arouse en thusiasm. A soecial meetinsr of the Community club was called and $500 was asked from Tecumseh for the purpose of marking the route of .the proposed highway. They state there are . two proposed .routes for this road up through eastern Nebraska. One is to include the principal towns along the river, including Nebraska Citv, and the other is to come via Falls 'City, Tecumseh and Lincoln. The Community club took no action in the matter. -.' Man . Loses Fingers of Right Hand in Threshing Machine Sidnjji-, "'--Neb..' Sept. 12-(Special.) E. .fi. Sanders, farmer living northwest of Sidney, lost all the fin gers on liis right hand by getting them caught iiv-a combine threshing machine, ; He is under treatment in Sidney and "doctors say he will save the thumb only. Big Corn Show Anticipated At Pawnee County Fair Table Rock, Neb., Sept. 12. (Spe cial.) Pawnee county people are anticipating' the greatest corn show ever held at a county iair this fall. This is due not only to the fact that the county has one of the larg est corn., crops in its history, but These Damp Day a cheery, grate fire will keep the' house ". dry and comfortable. OAK WOOD LOGS FOR YOUR FIREPLACE . r 16 and 24-in. lengths." ' .Order; yours while :.. you heed them. v v Prompt Delivery Updike Lumber & Coal Co. Phone WA taut 0300 also because a great deal more in prizes has been offered for the best showing of corn. York County Court Rules In Nicholson Murder Case Aurora. Neb., Sept. 12. (Special.) The iudarmcnt of the countv court of York county holding that Nancy f" Plank Nicholson did not survive her husband, Carl E". Nicholson, in the tragedy at Bradshaw last winter when Nicholson took the lives of his wife, his three children and himself, has just been received here. M. E. Plank of Bradshaw, father of Mrs. hied an application in the county court lor one-halt of the Nicholson estate on the ground that his daugh ter survived her husband. Nicholson and her administrator, cm Iowa. Iowa Honey tYield This Year To Fall Below '20 Production Massena, la., Sept. 12. (Special.) Though they will gather about seven tons of honey this year from their apiary, Thompsot Brothers of Mount Etna say the yield will fall short of last year's output. The Thompsons are among the most extensive bee keepers in west- m mm a l.ouutry Hill Uae Action on Ground That Vrnaillfi Artion Wat Illegal and Japan Without Right. I'eVing, Sfpt. 12 I By The Amo- dated Pre.) China will rcui to entertain Japan' proposals relative to nettlemrnt of the Shantung con Irovtmy, it u declared by a peron in the confidence of the administration. It will bate it action on the ground that the award of Shantung to Japan by the treaty of Versailles wa illegal and that Japan ha no right to the privileges in Slintung which were conferred by conception upon der many, which were turned over to Janan at the peace conference. It is pointed out that the Japanrte propoal make no mention of the rights reserved to China under the (ierniati agreement relative to the re demption of the railway hi Mian tuns. The Chino-Crrman agreement pro vided Germany could not trantter right ceded to- it t any other nfion and alo there wu a retrrvitiou to the effect thaf China might redeem coiflrol of the railway constructed in Shantung .Y The Japanete note proposed joint operation of the rail wavi -already constructed as a re sult of the new consortium and the restitution to China of the port of Tsing-Tao and leaned territory. Boy Escapes From Iowa Reformatories 3 Time Atlantic. Ia.. Sept. 12. .' Special.) Kay isranaon, n-year-oia uuy vi Massena. has made Ins turret escape from state institutions to which he was committed after a Inuring on his delinquency. Several weeks ago young" Uran don was brought before Judge Rock afellow in district court on a charge cf having broken into several busi ness houses at Massena. The offense had been repeated by him several times, it was said. Judge Kocka fellow ordered the lad committed to the juvenile home at Toledo. ' "Bowen's Value-Giving Store Do Nt MlM th Lace Curtain Sale at Bow en's Lac Curtain formtrly sailing; (or SS.SO per pair now $1.39 par pair. Wor 9 MS Seines Fans How Do You Dope It? It looks to me. like the Yankees and Giants , Til bet the old town will liven up quite a bit when our gang blows in. All the "Light Fingered Gentry" in the business will be on hand to relieve us of rour excess baggage, namely: Pocketbooks,. watches, etc. Listen! Let's go, old man; don't stop un til .you are in the clear the trip is worth it. - S400.00 worth of subscriptions puts you on the list of those who will be aboard when . The Omaha Bee's World's Series -party shoves off. - . ' Mr. Parsons at- 'OmahaBee Will Give You Particulars. Write or Phone for Appointment Burgess-Nash Company Oniir Opeiimig Week Features Many Wonderful Values In The Downstairs Store New Fall Dresses 1 7 50 Opetiinur week brings new arrivals all charmingly differ ent. Some youthfully simple in ftyle others very elaborate with trimmings of braid, yarn embroidery and silk embroi-. dery. They are of tricotine, satin, serge, crepe de chine. Misses' sizes in 16 to 20. Women's sizes in 36 to 44. Many other new dresses range in price from $10.00 to $39.50. " Special lines of "Extra Sized" dresses are in sizes 42y to 54- Tba Dawntuiri Star The Opening of the New Store Progress is a alow proc ess. It is only when we come to the milestone that we realize that one lap has been run and that we are that much nearer to our goal. It i often the little things that count in this long race: The kindly smile, the friendly hand, the word of encouragement. To our many friend and loyal patrons who have assisted us in our endeavor and to whom we owe, in large part, our thus far success, we extend our warmest thanks and appreciation. Sale! Oxfords: Pomps $245 $295 A sale especially planned for opening week. Values which you can not possibly realize until you have seen the shoes themselves- every shoe new, every shoe perfect, every shoe worth much more there are many styles : ' Oxfords, pumps, slippers, of finest leathers, each correct for autumn wear. at $2.45 T Are .14 styles in strap pumps and oxfords of kid,' calf and patent with Military and Louis heels, in black," brown and gray. Sizes 3 to 8. A A "to E widths, at $2.95 ' Are pump and strap ef fects jn black patent leather, suede, kid or buck leather in i black, brown, grey, tan and in combinations of black and white. . ' Sizes 2 to 8. A A to D widths. Taa Dowa.lalrt Star - i . ; New Hats of Silk Velvet 95 A very special assortment of delightful hats for autumn, fash ioned of silk velvet of finest quality, in the most bewitching shapes and attractive colors. An assortment planned especially for opening week and offering values of particular interest v The Dawnitaira Store Dozens of Important T hroughout the Store Black Sateen 39c Yard " " 36-inch sateen, an ex cellent quality, un usually low priced , at 39c. The DownHalr. Store Unbleached Sheeting 10c Yard Heavy quality, 36 inch unbleached sheet ing. Special, 10c yard. , Limit of 10 yards to a customer. ', The Downataire Store . " ' . . Table Cloth ..." $1.15 Each : Round damask table cloths of heavy weight . and fine quality with scalloped edges, in col-... , ors of pink, blue, yellow and white. Sturdy Suits for 'Boys at $6.75 In mixtures and tweeds, with extra trousers. The kind" all boys like, because they just wear and wear and ; wear. v.- " The Downataire Store 'l ; - ' ' , Fiber Silk Hosiery at 69q Pair Fiber silk hose- in dropstitch e f f e c t, in black, brown and Rus sian calf. The Downataire Store Little Girls Hand Bag, 49c ! They are made just like mother's of fancy silk and each has a mir ror attached. The Downateira Store Exceptional Values Mark the Open ing of the New' Notion Department Darning needles, assorted sizes, per pkg., 10c. 3-yard bolts of cotton tape, each, 3c i " , Fast colored' wash edging, per bolt, 10c. Ironing board covers, spe-- cial, each, 25c. Small shell hair pins, 8 in a box, at 6c. Black and white . hat wire, 3 yards for 6c. All lengths black shoe laces, 2 pairs for Sc. Strong safety pins, all sizes, ' per card, 3 He. - . Rust-proof dress clasps, 2 dozen for 5c. - 1 ! King's machine thread,. 3; spools for 10c i, Dressing pins, paper, Zc Wright's bias tape, every width, 10c bolt. v- ' 3-in-l machine oil, bottle, Kleinert's pure rubber sani tary aprons, 49c - All rubber sanitary, belts, each, 19c. Wood button molds, doz., 2c. Embroidery needles, all sizes, choice, per pkg.; 4c. Dr. Parker skeleton waists, all ages, each, 25c. Sanitary napkins, extra soft,' per' dozen, 39c. - Barbour's linen thread, per pool, 19c.: Best rick-rack braid, white' and colors, bolt, 9c Kleinert's rubber jiffy pants, pair, 39c J. A P. Coats' best machine thread, 6 spools, 23c. Carmen face veils, good val , ues, each, 10c The Downataire Store Plain and fancy colored bias tape, Wright's, bolt, 5c O. N. T. crochet cotton in white and colors, 3 balls, 25c. Boys and girls' hose support ers, reduced to 19c pair. Kid curlers, extra good, sev eral sizes, dozen, 7e. Lingerie tape for underwear, per, bolt, 4c. Buttons used for trousers, black only, per .dozen, 2c. Underwear buttons, 2 sizes, per dozen, 3c. J. & P. Coats' mercerized crochet cotton, in all colors, to ' close out, per ball, 3 He Rubber household aprons, in fancy colors, each, 39c. Mending tissue, patches everything, pkg., 5c Carpet binding, all colors, yard, 5c. haiawfi aV(KMkVMANM(d