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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (May 20, 1923)
l\ Schools Have Entries in State Commercial Test Contest at Kearney Participat ed in by 120 Students— Four Branches of Course Used in Competition. Sperlul DUpntf h to The Omaha Bee. Kearney, Neb., May 19,—One hun dred and twenty students, represent ing 21 Nebraska schools, participated In the state contests held here in spelling, typewriting, shorthand and penmanship. The contests were held at the Teachers college. Mis's Norm Huhbell of Omaha, who was in charge of the state typewriting contest, at a late hour last night com pleted tabulation of thp results. Kx ports from the various companies manufacturing typewriters, who were in attendance at the contest, s.iy the Nebraska Contest brought out unusual talent. New copy was used In all tlie tests. They were especially warm In their praise of the one minute ac curacy test. In this contest, there were 53 en tries and the unusual number of 20 completed thPir work. One mistake ■ eliminated a contestant. Frances An derson of McCook High school was the winner, writing Mi words, she was awarded a silver loving cup. College Title Holder. Kenneth Tolbert of Grand Island Business college won the college championship in the 15-minute test His average was 77 words a minute Ten words were takerv from each contestant's score for every error. The high school title wag won by Frances Anderson of McCook with 72 words average. Mary Gillen of Mouth High, Omaha, was fifth with 64. In the college novice class, Lillian Mehl of Midland, Fremont, was first with 43. Myrtle Whittaker of South High, Omaha, won the high school novice title with 53. The college junior title was won by Edith McBudge of Kearney Teachers' college with 40. Mildred Beckman of Fremont won the high school junior honors with 63. Alfred Henry of Central High, Omaha, was third with 43. Other Official Records. Other official records arc: Short hand, championship class. Esther Sch wartz. Omaha, first: Lenora Bloodgood Beatrice, second. Helen Turner, Lin coln, third. Junior class, Nellie John son, Grand Island, first: Ruth Mar shall, Lincoln, second; Luther Tanner, Fremont, third. Novice class, Evelyn Billings, Holdrege, first: Lucille perry, Albion, second; Viole Llnke, Omaha! third. In the college shorthand classifica tions the following results were re corded: Novice class. Thomas Bracken, Grand Island, first; Gladys Wareham, Kearney, second: Myron Singer. Kear ney, third. Junior class, Edith Mc Bride, Kearney, first; Gertrude Mc Andrews, Grand Island, second; Gladys Firkins, Kearney, third. Championship class, Kdith McBride, ' Kearney, first; Fredinand Johnson, Kearney, second, and Louis McNeal, Kearney, third. Spelling Contest Winners. Tn the grade spelling contest Evelyn Rillings, Holdrege. ranks first: Olive Gotherole, McCook, second, and Wil bur Gaffney, Lincoln, third. In the college (lass Ame Johnson, Kearney, first; Gladys Firkins, Kearney, sec ond; Frances Steele, Grand Island, third. The college penmanship champion ship went to Vera Olson, Kearney; Doris Black and Bernice Humphrey, both of Kearney, took second and third. The high school championship went to Rosine Weber, Lincoln; Agnes Kumel, Grand Island, second; Edna Klinger. Plattsmouth, third. The open penmanship championship also went to Rosine Weber. Lincoln' Agnes Helm, Lincoln, second, and Marie Hunter, Plattsmouth. third. Release Ordered of Pair Held by Police {Continued Front Page ttned officers could search for further evi dence of gambling. Ho said the po lice were empowered to hold anyone 4S hours without bond and that he wou'd either hold the men that long or until they would agree to open the safe. When Judge Holmes was up preached on the matter he Immediate ly Issued a written order to the chief of police and the jailer at the city jail. In which he "authorized and or dered” that Anderson and Baekitt he released on bonds at once. The bonds, he said, had been approved by him. They were set at $2,000 In each case. "There is no law that deprive! a man of hi! liberty if he offers bonds for his appearance in court unless he i is held for murder or treason," Judge Q Holmes said. "These men were held for Investi gation. I do not know the parties, but reliable bonds were offered for their release and appearance In court Monday. Every man is entitled to bail. "Mr. Butler,” the judge continued, "is atr officer of the court nnd must follow out the court’s orders. If he has made any derogatory remarks about the court I will order him be fore me for contempt of court ” Chris Shea. roofing contractor, posted honds for the two men as soon as their release had been author ized. Anderson and Baskitt were nr rested Saturday main by the morals squad after Information had ronie to Butler that a pari-mutuel book was being made In their cigar store. Buy* Ticket. Patrolman Pat Jensen was sent to the place, where he purchased a $5 pari mutuel ticket on the Ken tucky derby. Jensen returned to police headquarters and Butler order ed the raid. Anderson was charged with gam bling on a horse race when attested hy the squad headed by Detective Sergt. Andy Tinpp Barnes was taken Into custody an hour later, charged with investigation. He was absent, from the cigar emporium when the raid took place. Upon learning that horse race gambling was a bailable charge Com missioner Butler ordered that Ander son be charged with Investigation, the original charge entered against his business aseMlats. Miss Gwendolyn M. Field Weds English Captain Former Chicago girl—Gwendolyn Marshall Field—anil (’apt. Charles fcdmonstone, son of Mr Archibald Edmon.stone, who were married in Fomlon. Admiral Ford Realty, an uncle of the bride, gave her away. Four royal princesses witnessed the wedding. * . ■ ■*«»-**.- - * l.ondnii.—Mid pomp and royally, Aliss (iwetidolyn Marshall Field of Chi cago was married here to ( apt. Arthur Fdmonstone. son of Sir Arrhibald Fdmonstone. As a wedding present to (he newlyweds Sir Archibald gave them Dunrcuth eastle, one of the family homes * The bride is a granddaughter of the famous Chicago merchant prince, Marshall Field, dead many years. Marshall Field III., a brother of the bride, was unable to give bis sister away, owing to an illness, so Admiral l.ord Iteatty of the Itritish navy, an uncle of the bride, filled In. Four royal princesses, including the former Princess Patricia, now Fady Ramsey, witnessed the wedding. (apt. Fdmonstone is an officer in the Coldstream (iuards, one of the most famous and exclusive Fuglish regiments. Four Persons Hurt in Fashion Shop Fire (Continued From Face One.) horn saw smoke pouring from the second floor of the Fashion store and turned In an alarm a few minutes later. The alarm was followed in a moment by one from H. \V. AA’ilson, electrician at the Empress theater. Starts in Workroom. The fire originated irt the work room of the Fashion store and crept to the ceilng. AVhen the firemen reach ed the scene only a small blaze was visible and a hose line was turned into the workshop. While firemen play 'd a hose from the rear, a second line Was laid to the front. As the men entered through the front win dows the fire burst from the ceiling and in a moment the entire second floor was an inferno. "i Unable to stand on the extension lad ders because of the intensive heat, the firemen could not properly direct the streams of water and the fire spread throughout the store. One Party of firemen, handling a hose in the rear of the building, crawled to the second floor and entered a window in an attempt to find a better posi tion to fight the fire. As C. L. Mc Dermott entered, the floor gnye way and he was hurled to the first floor. He fell near the open back door of the "tore and was able to escape serious injuries. Smoke and water pouring into the Guaranty Clothing company store. 105 South Sixteenth sti-ei. did more than $15,000 in damage to the stock. The fire wall between the Douglas block and the Fashion store withstood the heat and the fire was confined to the one building. Other Stores Suffer. The Newark Shoe store, 107 South Sixteenth street, suffered a loss of $20,. 000, and the Federal bakery, 109 South Sixteenth street, sustained a loss of $6,000 to machinery and stock. Both stores occupy on the ground floor of the building occupied by the Fashion store. The loss of the stock in the Fashion store was estimated at $60,000. A new stock valued at $5,000, had been received late Saturday afternoon and was standing on the main floor in cases. This was totally destroyed. The Sandberg studio, situated on the third floor over the Fashion Shop was a total loss. The damage could not be estimated last night. Owen McCaffrey, owner of the build ing. estimated his loss at $25,000. The rear wall of the building caved in and carried the second floor with it. More than 6.000 persons packed Six teenth street from Capitol avnue to Farnam street to watch the blase. Police moved a score of automobiles parked along Sixteenth street, to make room for the fire department. Mrs. Anna K* ithr 310 Dougins block: Henry Keith, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Moore and Mr. ind Mrs. Sam Anasalado. 3n6 Douglas block, were forced from their rooms by smoke. No damage was done to the apartments by fire, but water cam* through the windows and smoke ruined clothing and furniture. ONE DOLLAR DOWN — Sends a Phonograph to Your Home — 25 splendid BARGAINS in slightly used and demon » t r a tin g Phonographs which MUST BE MOVED THIS WEEK to make room for new stocks now in transit. Every one is guaran teed to be in first class condition. They come in all finishes and sizes and are the ones we have taken in exchange on Pianos and Player Pianos. For one dollar down and a few records you select and pay for, your choice will be sent to your home. Come in before they are sorted over and make sure of a bargain you will always de light in. This large Cabinet Universal Phonograph Only $32 00 NOTICE THE LOW PRICES ON THESE STANDARD PHONOGRAPHS Wa» Now New Harmony, mahogany.$25.00 $12.00 Portophone, leatherette .$35.00 $23.00 Columbia, mahogany.$32.50 $22.00 Columbia, mahogany.$50.00 $28.00 Columbia, mahogany.$140.00 $48.00 Columbia, oak.$125.00 $48.0C Columbia, mahogany.$150.00 $58.00 Columbia, mahogany .$150.00 $62.00 Regina, mahogany .$150.00 $68.00 Vitonola, oak.$175.00 $76.00 El-Tin-Ola, oak .$175.00 $88.00 Schmoller & Mueller, oak.$175.00 $78.00 Schmoller & Mueller, oak.$215.00 .$90.00 Schmoller & Mueller, mahogany. .$250.00 $98.00 MAIL THIS COUPON “H” Name.. Address. Tear out the phonograph list, make a check mark after the phonograph you are interested in and mail at. once. It will save you money. The Phonographs nil look, sound and are as good ns new. These bargains will not last long. This is your chance to own a high grade Phonograph and to pay nn unheard of low price. Sdimoller & jlluellcr Pia no Co, 13l4'j6’18-Dod4e St.* * * Omaha Clara Threatens Suicide to Avoid Return to Prison “Hammer Murderess” Identi fied by Los Angeles Officers Expect to Start for Unit ed States May 30. By ( ni%«?r#al Servlte. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. May 1? — "I’m up for life, and I'll dive over this balcony and Kill myself before I ro back lo the penitentiary.” This startling declaration of her intention to commit suicide was made today by Clara Phillips, the “tiger woman," a few minutes after Under Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz and Deputy Sheriff Walter Hunter of Los iAngeles walked into the room where Mrs. Phillips and tier sister. Etta Mae , Jackson, have been kept under guard and identified them. Mrs. Phillips made her death threat to Chief of ! Police Itctes. Under-Sheriff Riscalluz, his wife, i Mrs. Wilietle Biscailuz, a special I matron, and Deputy Sheriff Walter | Hunter arrived here from Amapala, Honduras, shortly after B this after noon. American Minister Morales arranged fnr an Immediate interview. 1 Chief Retes, Morales, Biscailuz and 1 Hunter enteied the reception room adjoining the chief's office, and the two women were sent for. There u i a dramatic scene as Mrs. Phillips and her sister entered. There was a moment of tense silence, then iiiscailuz. smiling cheerfully, took a a step forward. “How are you. Mrs. Phillips?" She nodded her head soberly in recognition, but did not speak and there was a frown on her face. Biscailuz and Hunter are seriously worried over the threat of pulclde made by Mr*. Phillip*. The official extradition papers have not yet ar rived and the Los Angeles officer* have no jurisdiction over the two wo men until the documents me here. Reservation* have been i ade by Sheriff Bi*cailuz on the steamer Columbia which sails for the north on May 30, Under-Sheriff Biscailuz and his wife were nearly drowned in a launch while crossing from La Union, Sijl vador, to Amanda, when the boat spring a leak. Repair* were made, however. (Copyright, 1923.) Normal School President Defends Youth of Today Hy I’ill vernal Service. Chicago, May 19—Youth found a strong defender in Dr. W. B. Owen, president of the Chicago Normal school. “The life of the young people to day ih as wholesome as it ev -r has hpr-M." Dr. Owen told the dli '. tors of the Illinois Teachers’ association. They are merely showing more In itiative ami independence, Children are merely reflecting the greater par ticipation of thir mothers in public affairs. "It Is vicious logic to generalize from a few incidents, which are not representative of the character of the young people as a mass. Kialis tics will show that there Is no more immorality in the schools and hemes today than a few years ago. ’ "Tally'’ Arbuckle to Play in Chicago Musical Revue I.os Angeles. May 19—Rosene C. (Fatty) Arbuckle, motion picture comedian, left Dos Angeles tonight for Chicago to begin an engagement in a musical revue at a cafe in that city under a contract said to guar antee him $2,500 a week. It will be his first appearance in musical comedy since he entered motion pic tures eight years ago. President Drops Plan to Use Navv Against Rum Ships Doubt \bout Authority Under Constitution and Lark of Funds (iiven as Rea sons for Decision. InP-rnntiniMl News Service. Washington, May 19.—President Harding's plan to use tlie United States navy to fight rum runners off the Atlantic coast has been aban doned, it was learned tonight. Two serious obstacles stand in the way, according to officials: (ll ex treme doubt of the president's author ity under the constitution to divert naval vessels to prohibition duty, and f2> lack of funds, either in tlie Navy or the Treasury departments, to fi nance the naval operations contem plated by Prohibition Commissioner Haynes. In addition to the decision not to use the navy to stop smuggling, there uere a number of other significant developments here in the prohibition situation. These include: 1— For the first time, since the en actment of the national prohibition act, the federal government consent ed to the decentralization of some of its enforcement authority. This was brought about when Prohibition Com missioner Haynes decided that state prohibition directors could issue per mits to 35,000 persons in the United States to prescribe liquor for their patients without waiting for an o. k. in Washington on their licenses. 2— After announcing the govern ment would appeal to the United States supreme court to overthrow the ruling of Federal Judge Knox in New York holding that edngret-s could ' not limit the number of liquor pre scriptions which physicians could .* sue, Acting Attorney General Augus tus T. Seymour said the Department of Justice did not know' what It was going to do about the Knox decision i %—Wayne B. Wheeler, generalissi mo of the Anti Saloon league and th* I recognized leader of the dry forces, declared that as a result of President Harding's decision to enforce the Vol stead law' to the letter as long as he remains in tlie White House, the ‘wets'’ in the capital are organizing 1 a new campaign to force the next con gress to liberalize the prohibition law.*. Oroiit Serrory Maintained on Condition of Bonar Law Hy \M«MM'latcd t’rfW, London. May 19.—Great secrecy Is ; being rnainiained regarding Premier Bonar Law's condition, which is causing his friends grave concern. The premier, who recently left on !an announced voyage rtf one month for his health, looked tired and worn | when he reached London this after noon from Paris and was compelled to rest because of his exhausted con dition when he reached the privatg house where he is staying. Sir |Thomas Border, the noted specialist, was called upon the pre-mier's arrival land remained with him a long time. Jt wafc remarked that the premier was so fatigued when he alighted from h - train that he fafk*<t *o re spend to the cheers of the crowd that had gathered to receive him. Woman Denirri Trip to Derby Attempts to Hud Her Life By I nlvmal Bervlre. Chicago, May 19—Denied a prom ised trip to the Kentucky Derby, Irene Mead. 27, sought to take her l.f* by drinking poison today. Her admirer, a sister of Mis- Mead declared, bad promised to take the girl to Louisville On the eve of the trip they quarreled and the trip was called off. At the hospital it was said that Miss Meads chances for recovery were slight. Mrs. Sarah Dewey, V Pioneer. Dies / Came in Omaha ”»”> ^ car* \go in Stage Coach — Charter Member of Vi onian <■> Club. Mr*. Sarah J. Dewey, widow of Charles H. Dewey, died Haturday night of a paralytic stroke suffered i two weeks ago as the result of old age. Khe was in good health until a j year ago. Mrs. Dewey was born at Belleville. O,, and came to Omaha 55 year* ago as u bride. She arrived by stage coach, a« the railroad did not reach Omaha at that time. Ilrr husband had lived in Omaha three o.* ftur years and was m the furniture busi ness under the name of Dewey & Stone. He died 30 years ago. Mr Dewey was a member of the First Methodist < hut b from the time of her arrival in Omaha. She was a charter member of the Women's club and of the Fine Arts society. She has been living at ill Ncrth Forty ninth stree’ :jhe loaves a daughter. Miss IP-lle Iteuey. lltr only sister died two months agj at Shelby, O. Long-Distance Dancers Conrleninetl by I5apti-ts By A mux-I a ted PreM. Kansas City, Mo.. May 13—The Southern Baptist convention, in ses sion here, today selected Atlanta, Oa , as the place for the convention next year, endorsed the establishment of a seminary for negroes in Nashville, Tenn., and approved plans for the, erection of a 009,600 hospital in New Orleans. Da. .Marathon dances were character ized as disgusting exhibitions and prohibition laws were endorsed in a report of the social service commis sion. adopted tonight by the conven tion Beginning Tomorrow, Monday - dorpm & Co. Sale Starts at 9 A. M. EVERY WOMAN’S SALE Our Famous Semi-Annual Millinery Event Once each season Thompson, Belden & Company present the unique opportunity to Every Woman in Omaha of buying the finest hats obtainable at far less than regular prices. Special arrangements for this event with the foremost design ers of millinery fashions bring a magnificent collection for Monday’s feature. Newest Colorings II lute Oreli it I StintI (r ro v Kosp Wimosn Math Coiirn \arv ‘ 500 Superb Summer Hats Materials Taffeta Georgette ( an ton Crej>e Ribbon Moire Leghorns Every hat is an individual style. Every one a distinctive origination. The best of materials in the hands of a style genius lias resulted in lovely models of Georgette and Canton crepe. Graceful leghorns are colorful with flowers. Handsome embroideries bring rich, but taste ful decoration to others. In short, hats of and for every type are included. Every Woman who obtained a hat in this sale last season .will appreciate the values it brings in far better fashion than we can convey in words. Rut let us say to those who attend Monday for the first time, we believe you will find it our most remarkable offering of the season. Fourth Floor No Exchanges—Every Sale Final Do vour "w i n d o \v shopping*’ before the sale and see the beau tiful displays in our Sixteenth street win dows.