The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, December 22, 1922, Page 4, Image 4
Four Men Held for Shooting Iowa Officer (Quartet Captured After Two Week> When Bloodhounds Are Put on Trail. Clarinda, la., Dec. 21.—(Special.)— Four men trailed for two weeks by bloodhounds have been arrested as suspects id the shooting of Deputy Sheriff Stanley Pfander here the night of December 4. One of them is alleged to have confessed. The men are Duck Heller. 33, and married, a coal miner; Clyde Kidnour. 24; John Embree. 17, and Arthur Fisher. IS. Embree is alleged to have con fessed at 10 last night after which the other three were arrested at their homes. The arrests followed trailing of t(ic suspects by bloodhounds to a shack near the Burlington shipping sta lion. Auto Stealing Party. According to Embree, he and Fish er were out on a party when they met two older men and were "in vited to go out on an automobile stealing expedition." Bloodhounds put on the case two weeks ugo trailed them to College Springs and then back to the shack where they were caught. Embree is alleged to have made a confession, naming Kidnour as the man who fired the shots which wounded Pfander, and Fisher as tlie member of the gang that was wound ed by tlie fallen deputy. Fisher suf fered only a flesh wound In the ankle, according to the confession. Omaha Men Freed. Pfander still is in the hospital hut will recover, llis wounds were be Iieved fatal at Hist. Three men, George Peterson. J. J. Kyun and Edward Blanding, who were arrested in Omaha and brought here ns suspects in the case, were released today. The Clarinda Community club posted a $2.00(1 reward for (he cap ture and conviction of the gunman who wounded Pfander. li. M. Stoner, state agent working on the case. Is generally given the greatest credit In bringing in the four suspects and securing the al leged confession. The men were trying to steal an automobile belonging to a hospital attendant when surprised by Pfander. A symphony orchestra is being or ganized in Japan. Widow of Showman Freed; Brother Guilty of Murder _ XT Doris Brunen Acquitted on Charge of Killing Husband * —Life Sentence Recom mended for Man. Mt. Holly. X. J„ Dec. 21—After eight days of sensational testimony in which 77 witnesses had told their i j stories, Harry C. Mohr was found! ! guilty of the murder of hts brother-til- 1 I law, ••Honest John" Brunen, by a jury in the century-old courthbuse1 here last night. M rs. Doris Brunen, widow of the! murdered carnival king, who was co- 1 defendant with her brother, was ac quitted. Mohr and his sister were charged i with the murder of "Honest John," I following the confession of Charles M. Powell, a concessionaire in the show, who swore that he killed Bru j non as he eat reading at his kitchen | window on the night of March 10. Powell said he Was hired to commit i the murded by Mohr and Mrs. Brunen. The case was given to the jury by Judge Kaliseh ut 5:15 p. m. yesterday, l At S.20 the verdict was announced, ! by Walter Wills, Southampton, tore I man, as follows: I “We find the defendant, Doris I Brunen, not guilty.” While the crowds sat hushed and Mohr whitened, the foreman con tinued: “We find the defendant, Harry C. Mohr, guilty of murder in the first degree with a recommendation to life imprisonment at hard labor.” Mohr's chin dropped on his clench ed fist and he leaned heavily on the back of the officer’s chair in front of him. Mrs. Bessie Mohr, wife of the pris oner, stopped her ears as the poll of the jury was made and each man repeated “guilty” and sobbed her grief aloud, twisting her bands and moaning “Harry, my darling Harry.” When Justice Kaliseh told Mrs. Brunen she was free, she murmured “Thank you,” and bowed her plumed head. Mohr stood before the bar and the court announced that sentence would Vie passed January 9. Mohr's knees weakened and ho would have collapsed, but for the support of court officers. White as death he sagged between the deputy sheriffs and state troop ers. “Good-bye, Dottie,” he said huskily. "I'm going with you,” Mrs. Brunen answered. She took a step forward and fainted. When she had recovered Mrs. Brunei! went to the prison, where she Doris Drum'll. gathered up her belongings and clasped to her bosom her pet cat. Mrs. Brunen declared she will go to Florida, and. upon her return, will open a “Mexican tea room" in New York or Philadelphia. Yearly Christmas Party at Auditorium Saturday The annual municipal Christmas en tertainment will be held in the Au ditorium Saturday night. Father Flanagan's band will play, the City Hall glee club will sing. Sacks of candy, nuts and fruit will be distribut ed to 2,500 boys and girls. Maywood Store Robbed Maywood, Neb., Dec. 21.—(Special.) — Burglars gained entrance to Hamil ton Bros, meat market through a back window, rifled the cash drawer, getting some small change, then at tacked the safe with a pickaxe but failed to open it. Arbuckle’s Plan to “Come Back’' Stirs Film Fans — Los Angelos Club Women Take I p Cudgel and Op position Brews in Other Cities. | Los Angeles, Dec. 21.—Koscoe C. (“Fatty”) Arbuckle, comedian, today was making ready for his re-entry into motion pictures after January 1, while members of the Los Angeles | district. Federation of Women’s Clubs, announced they could "not recede from their opposition’’ to his plans. After Will H. Hays, titular head of the motion picture industry, an nounced here yesterday that Arbuckle might have another “chance to make j good’’ the Los Angeles district adopted a resolution affirming u previous one opposing his reappearance in pictures. Mrs. J. C. Urquhart, president of the district, stated that, although Ar buckle at his third trial in San Fran cisco had been acquitted of causing tho death of Virginia Kappe, screen actress, the testimony "was of such a character as to bar him forever from appearing before a decent, self respecting public." Arbuckle, who was barred from the screen last April by Mr. Hays, will bo re-employed by Joseph M. Schenck, producer, it was announced. The comedian said: “I am very grateful to nil those who are helping me and 1 will prove myself worthy of their faith.” Give Him a Chance. Livingston, Mont., Dec. 21.— i Clergymen here informed that Koscoe Arbuckle had been given a chance to “come back” in fUnidoin, said: "Give Fatty a chance.” Kev. S. R. McCarthy, president of the Living ston Ministerial association added that the organization would not ask Come in and Look Over the New PACKARD SINGLE SIX’S 1 > Open Evening* Balance of This Week Richardson Motor Car Co. 3016 Harney Street Uncle Sam Mixes In the Turkish Br jil Almost any pleasant morning, these last five weeks, a smooth-shaven, boyish-looking American could have been seen walking bareheaded from the Hotel Beaurivage in Lausanne along the lakeside to another hotel, to join a company of top-hatted, frock-coated, dignified European diplomats. If Richard Washburn Child was only an “unofficial observer” at the Lausanne Conference it would be difficult to deny that he was the “observed of all observers.” An “unofficial ob server” on such occasions as these is generally supposed to be seen and not heard, but Am bassador Child has been heard—and listened to attentively—at Lausanne. Europe heard this representative of a nation officially committed to non-interference in European affairs arise day after day to state definitely and forcefully the policy of the United States on points of controversy between the Western Powers and the new Turkey which has replaced the “Sick Man of Europe.” Press correspondents at Lausanne have caUed attention to the leading pail played in the deliberations by our observers. What does this mean, our editors have been wondering, as they read the dispatches from the Swiss city. Are we really intervening? “Isn’t Mr. Child wading into the Lausanne Conference rather more dee Pjy than is permitted to a mere observer?” queries the Dallas News (Dem.). The United States, remarks the Utica Press (Ind.), “would appear to be in a position of playing an important if not a decisive role.” Others wonder what will come next. The leading article in THE LITERARY DIGEST this week (Dec. 23) takes up the story of American participation at Lausanne as sketched fr°m day to day by correspondents and interpreted by contemporaneous editorial comment. Other timely news-articles in this number are: What the Fascisti Triumph Means to Italy Interpreted by Italian Writers in the United States and Canada Harding’s Fight to Keep the Reins Japan Keeps Faith A Financial View of Ireland Perils of the Gas Heater Running a Truck on Coal Gas Sorel of the Comedie Francaise New York’s Anti-Klan Outburst Newberry’s Picturesque Successor An Eye For an Eye in Ireland The Rising Tide of Murder To End “Lame-Duck” Congresses Two Forces Dividing the Jugo-Slavs Does Alcohol Stimulate? Moving a River to Build a Factory The Wasteful “Spasms” of Christmas Why the Pulpit “Knocks” Business Topics of the Day An Entertaining Selection of III mirations, Including Cartoom “I HEARD A GOOD ONE TODAY!” How often have you been happily interrupted by some friend with a new story? And did you regret you had no anecdote to exchange with him? If so, you now can obtain a fresh supply each week. Every source of humor is carefully combed for a “laugh-maker” and presented in the Literary Digest’s Motion Picture Novelty “Fun from the Press.” It is the cream collection of mirth. Every clan and every clime is a contributor. The best iokes, the most humorous incidents, and the wittiest quips on the serious questions of the hour are all embodied in this one rollicking motion picture. Watch for it weekly at your local theaters. “Fun From the Press,” Produced by The Literary Digest. W. W. Hodkinson Corporation, Distributor. Get December 23d Number, on Sale To-day At All News-dealers—10 Cents The I Fathers and* Mothera of America^—* Why not make sure that your children have the advantage of using the Funk A Wagnalls Com prehensive and Concise Standard Dictionaries in school and at home? It means quicker progress Ask Their Teachers motion picture theaters to liar new Arbuckle productions. “Complete Oblivion.” Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 2*.—"Com plete oblivion," as far the the public is concerned, is demanded for Roscoe Arbuckle, film comedian, in a state ment today by tile Fifth District Fed eration of Women's clubs. A copy of the statement was sent to Will Hays, chief of the motion picture Industry and Jesse Lasky, head of the company which formerly distributed the Ar buckle films. To Consider Course. Buffalo, N. V.. Dec. 21.—A meeting in Buffalo of the Oily Federation of Women's Clubs has been called to consider the reinstatement of Roscoe C. (Fatty) Arbuckle In motion pictures. Mrs. Charles Seigesmoml. .chairman of the moving picture committee of the federation, today declared that the organization would oppose the return of Arbuckle. “We have been deceived by Will H. I Hay-s,” Mrs. Siegesniond said. "He promised the women gathered at the national convention of federated clubs in Chautauqua last summer that Arbuckle would not be permitted to reappear in moving pictures. He has reversed himself. The Buffalo Fed eration of Women's Clubs will offer vehement objection to the reappear ance of Arbuckle on the public screen." Creameries Are Warned of State Law Violators Lincoln, Dec. 21.—(Special.)—Attor- j ney General Clarence A. Davis has' notified six of the largest creamery j companies In Nebraska that he has received complaints that they are not strictly living up to the law prohibit ing unfair competition by paying dif ferent prices for cream at different points in the state, making allow ances for differences in freight rates, for tlie alleged purpose of injuring a competitor. These complaints have come from Scotlshluff, Clay Cen- , ter and Bloomfield, according to then attorney general. S/waking of Rabbits, Falls City Sportsman U ins Diogenes' Lantern Falls City. Neb., Dec. 21.—(Special.) —babbit hunting la so good south o( Falls Cily just over the state line in Kansas, that in some localities the sport offers all of tlio thrills and haz ards of the Jungles. One of tho hunt ers, '“Bill” Winkler, six feet, two inches tall, lias just returned with a story -of having been attacked by a wild rabbit. .Notofrding to Winkler, the rabbit, a "man-eater,” leaped at bis throat and hourly choked him to death. Wink ler's gigantic strength, increased through fright, enabling him to fight the “monster” off. One of the rabbits killed in that region is reported to have weighed 22 pounds and was rid dled by six bullets before killed. Falls Cily Man Injured in Automobile Wreck Falls City, Neb , De<-. 21.—(Speclnl.) —Date Johndrow is In tlie Falls City hospjtal with bis left shoulder broken and possible internal injuries as a result of his car going into a ditch, when his brakes failed to work while going down a steep hill late at night, lie was found unconscious, pinned underneath Ills car. and (lid not re gain his senses until 10 hours later. F^lls City Daneers W ill t sc Radio for Orchestra Falls City, Neb., .Dec. 21.—(Special.) —Falls City dance devotes will put the radio to a now practical use, when the local striking shoperafts will give their dance Wednesday. The dapee committee is now arranging for the installation of a radio sot which is ex pected to substitute for the regular orchestra. A new automatic fire alarm is ope rated by the expansion of heated air in closed pipes, forcing dlphragms to gether to sound an electric bell. Special for Friday and Saturday. •. The twc jrreat music hits which have swept the country in the.' past few weeks are Homesick and Sister Kate WE HAVE THEM In Sheet Music. ...30c On Columbia and Okeh Records,.. . .75c In Player Roll Form. 79c Ted Lewis is the Fox Trot artist that made the phonograph records. Stop in tod$y and hear them. If you like real tunefpl . music we have a treat in store for you. REMEMBER—Special for Friday and Saturday. Mail Orders Filled Same Day Received. 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If you are looking for an exquis ite gift that cannot be duplicated and that will receive the’ place of honor in the finest of homes, you will do well to inspect this lamp collection on our Fifth floor. Table Runners —as Christmas Gifts Quite frequently a beautiful tabic runner will not only greatly en hance the beauty of your table, but enrich the whole room. They are of tapestry, damask, velvet and mo quette. Prices are according to size and quality, by easy step3 from 200.»1250 Main Floor "s Toys Horse and Cart.50c Pewter Tea Sets.10c Metal Soldier Sets.50c Chemistry Sets.$1 00 Uncle Billy’s Circus.25c Dolls 18-inch Genuine Kid Dolls, with Hamilton Beach Sweeper. . $58 50 Same Doll, 22 inches long.$4 00 Genuine Schornhut Dolls, from.$3.00 to $8.00 Books Panorama Books, brilliantly colored. . $ 1.00 and $1.35 Linen Animal Books of unusual beauty'.25c Linen Bird Books.25c Gift Books, in boxes.75c Bundle Stories, 8 books in box.50c Games Checker Boards.25c. Pollyanna .$1.25 Base Ball Games.$1.75 Kan u Katch.50c Card Games .25c to $1.00 Ten Pins, make an unbreakable entertaining amusement.75c to $2.00 Novelties Toonerville Trolley.$1.00 Xmas Tree Holders. . . .$1.25 and $1.50 Poll Swings.$2 50 Slate Boards . 75c Stick Horses, with stuffed heads. $2.50 Third Floor Labor Saving Housewares make house tasks pleasur able. “Wonderful” gifts can readily be selected in our Downstairs Dept. Three-piece Carving Set, imi tation stag handles.$3.95 Duplex Kitchenette Electric Stoves.$5.95 Etched Opalescent Round Cas serole, in Royal Rochester frame.$5.95 Casserole, oval and round, etched in gold, Royal Ro chester frame. .$7.95 A Voss Electric Washer, with wringer and copper tub..$105.00 A Detroit Jewel High Oven X and Boiler Range. .. . . .$52.50 Hamilton Beach Sweeper.. .i$58.50 Hoover Vacuum Sweepers. $65.00 Downstairs ' ,. Dutch Silver Card Tray.$2.00 Dutch Silver 8-inch Hot Mat. $2.00 Sugar and Creamer, amber glass. $2.00 F'ulper Pottery Jars.$2 00 Large Metal Incense Burners $2.00 French China Candle Sticks, peasant design.$2.00 rm Nine-inch Opaque Glass Vases in yellow, jade and blue.. $100 One-pound Candy Jar, in the same glass.$1.00 Eight-inch Bowl and Block, in the same glass.$1.00 Nest of Four Ash Trays, in the same glass...$1.00 Dutch Silver Ash Receivers $1.00 Mahogany Candle Sticks, with cairdle, per pair. $1.00 Main Floor ' A't ■