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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (March 13, 1924)
Cunarder Liner Seized tor Liquor Federal Ageuts Make Pur chase Deal Then Arrest Sailors. ■Washington, March -12.—Govern ment agents late today seized the Cunarder Orduna in New York harbor for violation of the customs, national prohibition and narcotic laws. Eight l>ersoiis were arrested. Including the chief steward of the steamer. The raid last night was carried out under the personal direction of United States Attorney Hayward after four government agents. It was stated, had entered Into on agreement with mem bers of the crew whereby the alleged whisky and narcotics would be de livered at an appointed place. The agents had bargained with the seamen since Monday, when the ves sel arrived. Federal Attorney Hay ward, informed that an agreement had been made, led the agents to the rendezvous, and, at a given signal, seized the sailors as they were de livering the alleged contraband. Two of the eight arrested were said to be officers. Kearney Starts Work on $135,000 City Water Plant Kearney, Neb., March 12.—Having disposed of their bonds, the city coun cil has taken Initial steps towards building a fl35,0OO municipal water works plant. A location for the plant proper has been acquired, three addi tional well Bites have been secured and the reservoir location has been ^ purchased. One of the new wells will be installed as speedily as possi ble, that additional water may be available for use this summer. It is believed the plant construction and ail work incidental thereto can be oranpleted by fall. State Press Association Employes Advertising Woman Miss M. M. Hansen, for several years in charge of the service de jiartment of the Lincoln branch of the Western Newspaper Union, has joined The Nebraska Press associa tion organization. Her special field is the creation of advertising for Ne braska newspapers. At the present time, she Is giving most of her time to political advertising but she has ajready started development worfc. in ■tbe general field. Miss Naomi Buck continues as offics manager, and jilss Edna Brenneman la checking cjerk. Man Suspected of Attack Taken to Nebraska City Nebraska City, Neb., March 12.— 7tarry Sypherd, charged with an at tack on Mrs. Bertha Fleisehman near tjnadllla last May, was returned here* from Colorado by Sheriff Ryder. Sypherd, formerly a resident of Lin coln, was living with his family at <-treely under an assumed name when arrested. He will be given a hearing probably Thursday. Three Years for Forgery. George L. Atkina was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary when he pleaded guilty to a charge of for gery before District Judge Fitzgerald yesterday. Fremont Man Heads C. of C. Secretaries t Hr Associated Press. Grand Island, Neb., March 1J.— The Nebraska Association of Com mercial Organization Secretaries late Tuesday elected George F. Wolz, Fre mont, president for the ensuing year; E. C. Kelso, McCook, >100 president; and H. H. Hahn, Columbus, secre turytreasurer, and decided that the next meeting be held at McCook. It also was determined .to have such meetings quarterly hereafter and In different portions of the state. A day full of discussion was spent on the topics of “How to Secure Con ventions." by I.Ioyd Thomas, secre tary, Hastings chamber of commerce; "Traffic Problems," by George Wolz, Fremont; “Welcoming New Busi ness Men,” by Mrs. Edith Kroeger, I-.earney; “Federal and State Regula tions Pertaining to Kotteries In Sales," A. F. Buechler, editor and for mer postmaster of Grand Island; “Community Chests," It. A. Freeman, York, and, “Co-operation With Public Officials," R. A. Haggart, St. Paul. Mother Held in Baby s Death Taken to Jail Nebraska City, Neb., March 12.— Mrs. Isabelle White, charged 'with the murder of her 2-year-old son, a week ago, and who has been recovering from poison she took, was removed to the county jail yesterday. Special quarters had been arranged for her on the second floor of the court house. She Is expected to be come a mother within the next few months. Her condition is much im proved and it is now believed she will recover from the effects of the poison. She refuses to talk about the crime. She said when placed in Jail that she would refuse to eat. Grand Island Power Firm Asks Permit to Sell Stock Lincoln. March 12—Representa tives of the Central Power company of Grand Island yesterday asked the state railway commission to grant It permission to issue $1,025,000 of com mon stock, "of which $040,000 is to be turned over to the Midwest Utilities company for what it says is advances of money and the remainder to be ex changed for preferred stock. The Midwest company is declared to be a holding company connected with the Tnsull interests of Chicago. Platte River Bridge Near Elm Creek Is Completed Kearney, Neb., March 12.—The new bridge across the south channel of the Platte river at Elm Creek will be completed this week. A new bridge was built across the river proper two years ago and steel and concrete bridges now span all four channels. Contracts have been let for gravel surfacing of the road leading from Kim Creek south to connect with the federal and state road out of Hold lege. Hartington for Improvements. Hartlngton. Neb., March 12.—The -ommercial club here has Invited the ’armers and breeders in this locality, ngether with the business men of lie town, to attend a smoker Friday lo discuss the proposition of a new station and improved stockyards. n Men Who Are Making Omaha __~ -/ 1 Any time Knm Reynolds steps up tlia tee, the little old golf hall gct^ ready for a 300-yard flight. .Sam h"" been golf champion around this sec tion of the country sc many times that some folks think he wrote the book. Six times ho was Nebraska ehamplop, five times city champion, and once TraneunlHsissIppi chnm-, plon. He Is a director in tho Omaha field Club, and has tyeen'director of h# Weatern Golf association anil tho rrnnsmlaaisalppl Golf association. What else does ho do? Of course he was In the army, serving as a imber In the air servlee. lie was k Am# of the first members ot Omaha poet No. 1, now the largest Amerl-( can lytglon l’oal In the world. He served one year aa vice commander, and another as commander of the port. Wlille in the latter service he had to meet the worst conditions of unemployment and destitution In the history of the post. Inning his term 3,000 Jobs wets secured for unem ployed veteran*, and 1 cnees or destitution In families of veterans were relieved. The poet certainly made Itself nn asset to the service man. A little further hack, in 190®, we find Ham Reynolds leaving i.'entral High school after completing She course, <and starting ns office hoy with the Nebraska Fuel company. Four years later, with Wood Allen, he formed the Allen & Reynolds l.'oal company, and started as a wholesaler of coal, in 1921 Allen A Reynolds purchased the Nebraska Fuel com pany, In the employment of which they had both begun ns office hoys. They now operate wholesale and re-' tail coal business, Mr. Reynolds is deputy commis sioner of the Boy Scouts* organisa tion. He Is also Intensely Interested in all public matters, and serves on many committees. He lias not only grown with Omaha, but has done <iulte a bit to make Omaha grow also. Experienced Corset* 1 iers Are Ever at Your Service in Our Corset Department. ..... i,:iin . iim*i■ .mm,.. Consult Nurse Putnam in Our Infants’ Wear Department About Problems Pertaining to Baby’s Health and Care I __ | Thursday March Feature Sales On Our Third Floor 1 ....... j | Thursday—An Important March j | Feature Sale—100 New | [Floor and Bridge Lamps | | Offered While They Last At i S | Regular 27 JO \ | to 35.00 | Values, 16* Complete With Standard and Shade. | Specially Purchased at Great Price Concessions | —Offered to You at Unusual Savings. Every One New and Up to-Date In Style and Finish Every One Perfect Six Different Styles of Junior and Bridge Lamps The shades are of silk georgette, lined and inter lined, with braid and niching trims. Silk drop skirt under silk fringe; a large number with gold bullion fringe over* silk fringe. All are the newest styles in colors that will harmon ize with every scheme of decorations. 1 No C. O. D. or Phone Orders. Shop Early j I Beautiful Silk Georgette Shades Exquisitely Made in a 25 j | —Black I | —Rose —Blue —Mulberry —Gold —Combinations | Stands Are Richly Polychromed On I Seasoned Wood I Third Floor—Waal j T .. I Thursday—Special Purchase of ISO | | Crepe and Satin | I Sample Silk Negligees] s A Special Purchase of Lovely | Garments Made to Sell at 15JOO to 35.00 | Thursday in Two Groups | J98,., 14981 Garments of § Georgette Glosheen | Canton Crepe de Chine | Crepe Back Satin and | lovely printed silkr | | Garments of soft toned pastel shades in Lav 's ender, Alice Blue, Copenhagen Blue, Peach, | Magenta, Maize, Turquoise, Flesh, exquisite E two-tone combinations and a number of gar mm | ments in Jilack. | They are made on beautiful drapy lines, in prettiest styles, and are trimmed with Spanish Chantilly effects and with hand embroidery. The price concessions we obtained on this group are remarkable. The garments were made to sell at mtich higher prices. Their quality—their beauty—their lovely shades— their exquisite styles—all make them very un usual. They will sell themselves at a glance. Come .early, and come prepared to buy unusual values. Third Floor—South I Thursday—March Sale of 1200 Sales men s Samples of Women s and Misses’ Dainty Tub Lingerie Purchased at great price reductions which enables us to offer , Garment« That Would Sell Regularly From 125 to * The Group Includes Attractive —Night Gowns —Corset Covers —Envelope Chemise —Drawers —Bloomers —Marcella Combinations Included Are Many Extra Size* These are beautiful, finely made undergarments. In such \ a wide variety of styles that they are sure to suit each and every whim and preference. # Every garment is cut generously and full. They will stand a great deal of tubbing. The warmer weather approaches and with it the need for a greater supply of undergarments. Every woman should take advantage of this wonderful buying opportunity. Tailored and Trimmed Styles of Durable Fine Wash Materials —Muslin —Nainsook —Cotton Crepe and Shadow Batiste f Third Floer—Ctnltr • March Sale Prices on Corselettes Our Corset Department specializes in service to you. It carries cor* sets for every type of figure, and all at reasonable prices. A New Shipment of Warner’s Corselettes They are well made of flesh colored brocade with •the elastic side piece forming • girdle. This pro duces the flat back that (he straight line | QC frock requires. Sizes 32 to 42. Special, A Plain or Fancy Coutil Laceless Girdles Of plain or fancy coutil with clastic scctiona over hips, finished with two pairs of hose sup porters. Sires ‘24 to 3ft. a AA and O Specially priced Thurs., 1 *vv m«Uv Is j i mra rionr—m»nn I I Thursday—March Sale Features int Babies’ Apparel ! The Brandeis Infants’ Wear Department offers many sendees to the mother and*mother-to-be. The specials and sales which are adver tised each week are truly a part of this sendee, for they are planned to occur wdth the needs of the season. If you do not find it conven ient to come to the store, telephone us. lour order will receive most I careful attention. 1 Infants bilk and Wool Vests Single breasted style of fines* medium and light weight qual ity, especially adapted for spring and summer wear. Shell edged. Sizes 6 months to 3 years. 98c A Q ** values, each, Infants’ Cashmere Hose Of soft fine yarns, with mer cerised heel and toe. Slightly irregular. Sizes 4 to 6H. 60c values. Very OO special, OOC ' • - Imported - Nainsook Dresses Beautifully hand made, of finest materials. Imported from Prance. There are two styles in the group, one with open neck and short sleeves, the other with dainty shirred yoke and daintily hem stitched neck and sleeves. Slses $ months to 2 years. 1J9 and 1.69 100 Values, ’ X >■ . 1 Third Floor—Coot Well Made, Sturdy Creepers and Rompers Gingham, ehambray and poplin, in a splendid assortment of solid colors, checks and con trasting color trimmings. Wall made and finished in attractive styles. Sizes 6 months to 4 Year,. March Sale Prices On Smart. Shoes A Limited Number of Pretty Satin Slippers In Black Only We have a small lot of these well-made slippers, fashioned with Cuban, box or hijrh Spanish llP0,?‘ For Clearance, 7 pj A Reduced to, I *01/ Novelty Slippers at 5.95 Broken sizes and odd lots in patent leathers, satins and suedes. These have formerly been priced 8.50 to 12.50. Tkird Floor—Ea.t f. : —-j-t.. ^::r ■■■■■ ■ ■ ■■■■::1 r.-r. ■■■ ■■ 1 ■■sr-,. The Brandeis "Patsy Ruth” In patent leather and in lightweight ealfakin; light welt aola and low leather heel. .■■.. March Sale of Knit Underwear With the season that means change of underwear weight, we offer low prices on high-grade spring and summer weight undergarments. Women's Cotton Union Suits These are of a fin* mercerised quality in full bleached; in band or bodice styles, tight or loose knee; also the closed skirt style. 85c Regular and extra «i*e*. t.25 value. ' Lisle Kayser Undergarments Women’* vest*. pant* and tights of finest lisle and meroerixed lisle materials of standard grade. Re(p ular and extra sixes Rand or bodice style seats, | in flesh or white. Tight* in knee or ankle (“A _ lengths. 76c to 1.00 values. OvC if II II hird Moor—Ctnlvr ..—-—... — -'■■■■ -—-"I'- —i. -1 — U.. ' - ' ..... ■»'