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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 3, 1923)
Carl Gray Says Big Farm Crop Traffic Is Due '“Western Carriers to Handle Greatest Business in Their History, U. P. Presi dent Predicts. By International >•« Seri ire. New York, Aug. 2.—Western car riers will handle the heaviest farm produce traffic in their history dur ing coming months, Carl Cray, presi dent of the Union Pacific railway sys tem, said today upon his arrival fol lowing a tour over his company's far western lines. The potato crop, while not as large as last year, will be of better quality, he predicted. The com crop, apples and fruit generally, Is the best in sev eral years, he said. By Associated Pres*. New York, Aug. 2.—American rail roads are today the most prosperous in their history, according to a state ment by Julius Kruttschnitt, chair man of the Southern Pacific com pany, made public today. He Bald his own company was in the middle of its best year. The net ton mileage for June and the first half of the year was 28 per cent high er than last year.’ The June net ton mileage was the highest in the sys tem’s history, substantially equaling the previous record made in f922. Revenues from carrying lumber in creased from $2,260,000 last year to $8,920,000 in the first six months along the Pacific coast and from $264,000 to $2,331,000 on Texas lum ber. Fryit shipments are expected to increase over 1922 about 60 per cent. I It is expected that 4.000 car loads of apples will be shipped this fall, he paid. Second Wife of Civil W ar Veteran Dies Suddenly Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Tecumseh. Neb.. Aug. 2.—Tabitha. 56, wife of A. D. Flanagan, resident of this city for the last 35 years, died suddenly Tuesday night at hsr home here from heart disease. She was the second wife of Flanagan, who Is a civil war veteran and in feeble health. I There are three S9ns. Earl of I.lttle ton, Colo.; Frank of Topeka, Kan., and E. M. of Wymore. Traces of Bacteria Are Found in Beatrice Water Special Dispatch to The Omaha Be*. Beatrice. Neb., Aug. 2.—Because traces of bacteria have been found in water from the city wells, many con sumers have begun to boil the water as a precautionary measure. Others are securing their supply from tested wells In the city, including the main well at the feeble-minded institute. Man Buys Gage County Land for Low Price of $80 Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee, Beatrice, Neb., Aug. 2.—What Is believed to be a very low price for land in Gage county was paid today by Charles Svoboda when he pur chased the old Svoboda homestead northeast of Liberty at referee's sale for $80 per ace. The farm, which consists of 160 acres, Is well Improv ed. Showers Aid Corn Crop Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Beatrice, Neb., Aug. 2.—Showers fell In parts of Gage county today, giving relief t'6 some fields In need of moisture. A general rain Is bad ly needed at the present time for the corn crop. Alan Who Wounded Mother Held Insane Hoard Declares Robert Thomp son Irresponsible—Will Be Moved to Hospital. Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Fremont, Xeb.. Aug. 6.—Robert H. Thompson, 65. who recently shot his aged mother and brother following a quarrel over an alleged board bill owed by the latter, hits been adjudged Insane by a board of examiners that met this afternoon. Evidence of his past conduct and continued mutter ings about witchcraft upheld the de cision of the examln/f body. Thompson will be sent to the state hospital for the Insane In the near fit ture, officials stated. Criminal charges will not be filed. The mother, Mrs. Martha Thomp son, 80, is still In the hospital slowly recovering from gunshot wounds through her left lung and left arm. The brother, Joseph, 65, was also shot through the arm. Thompson was captured following the shooting only after he had been routed from the house by the use of gas following seigo for nearly four hours. He told the examiners he has been troubled by witchcraft exercised by certain Imaginary enemies for the last few year*. Relatives testified of hi* peculiar aMions though he had never become vloleht. Antelope Trail Improvement Discussed With Engineer Special Dispatch ♦« The Omaha Be*. Randolph, Xeb., Aug. 2.—At a meeting of representatives from towns in Cedar, Dixon, Knox, Wayne, Boyd and Pierce counties, held at Pierce, L. V. Devore of this place was elected president and William Eike, also of Randolph, secretary of the Antelope Trail association. The meeting was called to discuss w'ith State Engineer Cochran the Improvement of the road extending from Sioux City to O’Neill. Fraternal Lodges Plan Big Picnic at Geneva Specie I DUpatch to The Omeha Bee. Geneva. Neb., Aug. 2.—The A. O. t\ W. and Degree of Honor picnic to be held at Geneva August # will be the big recreational affair of the summer in this community. The program will Include a free baseball game between Sutton and Brunlng, two parades, one of floats and decor ated autos and the other of children, a pageant, and human checker game played on the pavement. The Geneva and Tobias bands will furnish music and George R. Boomer of Elncoln will speak. Black Bass in I.ake Andes Are Killed by Epidemic Special Dll*patch to The Omaha Be*. Canton, S. D., Aug. 2.—Fishermen returning here from I.ake Andes, which Is the greatest black bass fish ing resort In the state, tell of an epidemic among the fish which has caused the death of thousands. The nature of the malady is a mystery. The fishermen report that the sur face of the lake, which is one of the largest in South Dakota, was spotted with bodies of dead fish and that trucks were employed to haul them away. Dairy Barn Burns feporlal Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Geneva. Neb,, Aug. 2.—The;' dairy barn built by Div H. D. Smith at a cost of $S,000 was entirely destroyed by Are, believed to have started by spontaneous combustion in the hay mow. where about 30 tons of alfalfa hay was stored. No stock was in the barn. Clarence Wilson, owner of the barn, carried between |5,000 and 16,000 insurance. jSamardick Named ! 1 -— Wife of Sarpy County Farmer Charges False Arrest and Mental Anguish. Robert Sanmrdlck, general mobile federal prohibition officer, was named defendant in a $25,000 lawsuit filed by Kleanor Noersgaard, wife of a Sarpy county farmer, who charges him with false arrest. Mrs. J»oer«gaard, in her petition, charges that Sanmrdlck and other of ficers unlawfully invaded and searched her home for liquor. The officers, she says, chopped holes in her floor and wall and opened the gates to her farm and permitted the stock to run free. Sirs. JCoresgaard further charges ^that she had just returned home from a hospital from a lingering illness and terrorizing by the officers has caused her mental anguish. Baptist Churrh Meeting Is in Session in Kearney Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Kearney, Neb., Aug. 2.—The Grand Island district meeting of the Bap tist church is being held In Kearney. More than 100 out-of-town delegates are In attendance. Rev. J. L. Barton of Omaha Is to conclude the sessions with his "Evening in Dramatics." Fire Insurance Companies Will Protest Bryan’s Plans Eincoln, Aug. 2.—George Marsh, state auditor, has been sdvieed that fire Insurance companies of the state intend to fine injunction proceedings 1 nan effort, to curtail the attempt of Governor Bryan to pay part of the salary of D. B. Frye, state labor com A Longer Car A Larger Car New Body Designs Greater Beauty Greater Comfort Increased Power Finer Performance Greater Smoothness Greater Economy Longer Life The NewHupmobile We feel sure that every Hupmobile owner, or even observer, will agree with us that in order to dominate its field, the Hupmobile has only to improve upon its own past In this new Hupmobile, that triumph has been accomplished in every im portant essential—with results in performance so brilliant that they validate more strongly than ever its legitimate right to be called the best car of its class in the world. We direct the attention of Hupmobile owners in particular to these results, which they can absolutely count upon in the new Hupmobile:— Noted as the Hupmobile has always been for settling down instantly to smooth, steady straight-ahead going, this new Hupmobile has a coasting, skimming quality that surpasses any Hupmobile which has preceded it. Prized as the Hupmobile has always been for smooth operation, this new Hupmobile is even more free from noticeable vibration. Celebrated as the Hupmobile has always been for snapping away in the flash of a second, this new Hup mobile is even quicker on the trigger than any Hupmobile before it. Easy-riding as the Hupmobile/ has always been, this new Hupmobile— in front and rear alike—outdoes all of its predecessors in bump-absor bent spring action and restful riding. Comfortable as the Hupmobile has always been, this new Hupmobile is more roomy and affords greater convenience to driver and pas sengers alike. These magnificently improved performance qualities are produced by the engineering and other changes detailed below / * The new Series R-l2 Hnpmobfle embodies improvements in motor, clutch, and trans mission, in addition to a longer chassis; and new body models throughout. The net results of the engineering im provements are longer life, still smoother operation, better engine operating bal ance, an increase of power. and pronounced increase in acceleration and economy. Heavier crankshaft counter-balanced, with bearing areas 20 per cent greater. Light-weight alloy pistons and connect ing rods. M aximum increase in power, about 10 per cent New two-plste clutch affords silent gear changes at all speeds. Transmission gears high carbon alloy steel, oil-treated and tempered—larger, heavier, longer-lived. Wheelbase lengthened* to 115 inches. Length of front springs increased to 37% inches; the rear springs are increased 5 inches, to 56inches. Frame now 6 inches deep. Fnre heavy cross members. Spring shackle bolts increased 56 per cent m bearing surface. Radiator 2% inches higher, improving both appesrance and cooling efficiency. Newest style foil cjowu fenders. Drum headlights on all models—nickel plated on the special types. Touring Gar — Finish, new Hupmobile blue, striped in lighter blue. Top dear vision type, with no rear upright bow. Each storm curtain has rigid metal frame which prevents the curtain light becom ing scratched or cracked, makes curtains fit even more closely. and their installs tion much easier and quicker. Roadster—Body entirely new. A fast, smart, rakish runabout. Special Touring and Roadster—Steel wheels, nickel-plated radiator, headlights and cowl lights; scuff plates. Sedan—A graceful sweeping curve marks the line where body and cowl meet; rear body comers gently rounded, windows reduced in height, and made wider. Up holstery very durable gray cloth, body hardware bright nickel. Equipment in clude* rear view mirror. Coupe—Four Passenger—Gracefully rounded curves instead of bevels and comers. Upholstery, body hardware and equipment same as Sedan. Covpe-TWo Passenger Roof slightly lower, gee* under rear deck increased. Driving the New Series R-12 or riding in it is a real revelation. See it Now Stewart Motor Co. 2S23 Famain Street missloner, fro mthe assessment* made on fire insurance companies In order to maintain a stale fire mar shal's office. Frye poses a* the head of the fire insurance department, hut according to Auditor Marsh, has spent but three hours since bis ap pointment to this possition In attend ing to the fire marshal's duties. Wife of Lincoln Chauffeur Tells Court of Conspiracy Lincoln. Aug. 2.—Mr*. Fay Holme*, wife of a Lincoln tsxt driver, who, with Hr. Clarence C. Herbert, a chiro practor, 1* charged with entering Into a conspiracy to perform an illegal operation on a Lincoln girl, took the stand In the pieliminary hearing and asserted she paid the doctor In order to get her husband out of trouble. She asserted her husband confessed of his wrongdoing and gave her }25 to pay the doctor. Mrs. Holmes testi fied she met the doctor on the street and gave him ?25, the price charged for the alleged operation. Odell Farmer's Soil, Who Kan Away, Is Being Sought Beatrice, Neb., Aug. 2.—Office, s here are looking for Bud Finch,-16, son of Charles Finch, Odell farmer, who disappeared from home Wednes day. The lad said he was going aw ay because he had to go too far for the cattle in the pasture. Another broth er ran away from home a few year* ago. Milford Home Mothers Strive to Keep Babies Spec ini l>l»u«tib to Th* limbs Bee. Lincoln, Aug. 2.— Fully one-half of the mother* of illegitimate chll ■dren cared for at the State home at Milford are willing to face a cold world pennileBif in order to keep their children, according to a report filed with the board of control by M Eve lyn Meyer, superintendent. To do this, the mother* usually are forced to seek new surroundings in order to protect childien from disgrace. In the last year 160 have been state wards, and since the Institution was established, a total of 1.373 girls have gone to this refuge, where they are obliged to remain a year in order to get training In some sort of work. In the last two years, the largest number received are domestics, num bering 29: school girls. 22; office girls, 22; girls living at home, 22. Rural Mail Carrier* Vi ill Hold Meeting at Beatrice Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Wymore, Neb., Aug'. 2.—Nebraska state convention of rurnl mail car rlenf will hr h«ld at nr.atrloe Ausuat 13 and 14 fur the purpose of electing a delegate to the national convention to 1* held at Louisville, ky., In Sep tember. “ThirtyHayT^ , hath-” \ No matter the num- j her, they’ re alI too few in ! vacation. Take a Kodak and keep the happy j hours. I^t us help you select the camera that best fits your pocket, your purse j and your plans. Our salesmen know picture making through making pictures and you’ll find their help worth while. Eastman Kodak Co. _ rn>« Robert Dwnprter Co.) 1613 Farnain St. ImuB Brmmch Sion 1X1/ 308 l8th 8t J i i Special Demonstration and Sale of Rekordo Rekords No Special Needles or Attachments Required, Each Make Your Own Records -Hear Yourself It’s Torts of fun for everyone. Make your own records at home on your own phonograph with the genuine and original Rekordo Rekords Xo special attachments necessary. Xo special needle. Just talk, sing or play into the phonograph loudly and clearly. Xo A-aoation or party is com plete without Rekordo Rekords. On Sale in Our Phonograph Department Main Floor—We«t Also on Sale in Our Basement Phonograph Dept. Friday--A Day Shopping In Our August Furniture Sale Each day we feature a few of the hundreds of bargains offered during this sale. Don't delay. The very piece you like may be sold in another day. You will save 15% to 50% In This Sale, as Always, You May Buy Furniture On Easy Time Payments - “Save the Difference'' -- 265.00 3-Piece Living Room Suite 195.00 I Loose spring filled cush ioned seats; construc tion fully guaranteed. Choice of blue or beav er heavy ve our cover ing; in the newest pat terns. Three handsome pieces for the Tarlor or living room: made and designed espe cially for The Rrandeis Store, to sell at 263.00: 1 QC August Sale Price, . 1 $375 4-Piece Bedroom Suite 225.00 “Save the Difference" Four perfectly matched pieces in the new two-tone fin ished American walnut. Full dustproof construction throughout. We call your special attention to the 18-inch dresser ami full vanity and large chifforobe. You may buy the dresser, bed and chifforobe 1 *7Q CA at August Sale Price for 1 1,000 Re-made . O OC Army Cot. dual a few lett. N ovi better hurry. The regular Army Tot, meaxur 111ur Ml rp made, xml painted Mark. \« long: O OC ax they last. The Blackatone Mattreaa 30.00 Value, 19.75 f'ontama 65 pound* *11 purr wnd selected layer cotton felt; four extra niwi of side stitch inc; all regular 1 Q 7 C ni;rs ; 1 38.50 Simmon's Brass Bed 19.95 Made entirely of 2-ineh brass tubing. artistically trimmed with large rod ends and mounts —finished in the ribbon banded satin. Full sue. "Save the Ihffcrt'ru't'" The New Semi-Double Deck Spring, |2.95 Made exclusively for The Uratt •lei* Store; deep cone tempered steel coils hold in place hv the small helical coil spring; all ■ ‘r 12.95