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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (March 15, 1924)
Schwab s Opinion on Probes Queried Bvme* Attack* Motives of Steel Magnate in ** House. Washington, March 14.—President Coolldge was advised by Representa tive Byrnes, democrat, South Caro lina, today to Inform himself on a claim against the government by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding corporation before reaching a conclusion on the purpose of the recent visit of Charles M. Schwab to the White House. At that time Schwab aald congres sional Investigations were hurting business and Byrnes, speaking In the house, ssid, “It may be only a coin cidence that within a week after the appointment of a committee to inves tigate the shipping hoard, Schwab conferred with the president to ad vise him that the investigations are causing hysteria and retarding busi ness.” Schwab is chairman of ths board of the shipbuilding corporation and was ones director of the Emergency Fleet corporation. Byrnes declared the Bethlhem Steel corporation filed a claim of $13,377, 403.28 and following the investiga tion by shipping board officials it was reported that the government owed only $5,982,874.83, Further in vestigatlon by the claims commit tee, showed “that Bethlehem actual ly owed the government $11,048, 659.85. I McCook Man Heads ^tate Teachers Ff. A. Doremus of Aurora Is Named Vice President—Nor mal Head Chief Speaker. IJnooln, March 14.—J. A. True, .•<uperlntendent of the McCook public schools, was elected president of the Nebraska State Teachers' association at the closing session held in the capl lold building today. J. A. Doremus, superintendent at Aurora, was elected idee president, and John F. Mathews, Grand Island, treasurer. President W, R. Pate of the Peru Normal school addressed the meeting in the forenoon, reviewing the work of the last year and emphasizing the importance of increasing the ef ficiency of rural schools. A retire ment fund for teachers was also sug gested by Pate. The legislative committee made rec ommendations as follow: That provision should be made for a complete modification of the state school laws. Amendments to the teachers certificate iaw making re quirements more rigid, and forbidding issuance of a certificate to any per son with less thagj two years' prepara tion beyond high school. That p’ans for public school build ings should first have the approval of the state department of education. More liberal provision for weak ►School district* by state aid and a careful study of the source* of revenue for the state. Surprise Man Again Heads Hereford Breeders’ Group By Associated Prew Grand Island, Neb., March 14.—C. G. Doehling, Surprise, Neb., was re elected president, and C. B. Genger of Callaway, secretary-treasurer of the Nebraska Hereford Breeders' as sociation, at the annual meeting held In connection with the show and aale of tha members’ stock. About 1*0 ot fine Hereford! are offered. Cloudiness and snow has somewhat affected the attendanoe, but some good sales have been made. It. was expected that the event would be con cluded late today. Next year's an nual meeting and show again were fixed for Grand Island. $150,000 Power Plant Will Be Erected at Smith Center Smith Center, Ksin., March 14.— Just as aooa as matarlal and men can be assembled the United Power and Mght corporation of Abllens Intends srectlng a *150,000 power plant. It purchased the electric light plant and secured a 20-year franchise from the city a short time ago. It also Intends Manufacturing Ice for Smith Center and the surrounding towns as soon as machinery can be secured. The site fo^ the plant will be given by the* city. It la expected that the new plant will be In operation by the end of the summer. Work of Women Voters Keeps Woman on Ticket ** Aurora, Neb.. March 14 —Mra. Baa ala Baird was again nominated as member of the school board due to the support that she received from the League of Women Voters, who at tended the city caucus In large num bars when It waa reported plana were being made to replace her with a man. Other officers nominated were Andrew Groashana, mayor; Carl G Swanson, city clerk, and B. W. Wood ford, city treasurer. New Insurance Company Head Well Known Here Charles R. Miller, vice president of the fidelity and Deposit company of Maryland, was elected president, ac cording to a message received from Baltimore by Harry Byrne, local vice president. Thomas A. Whelan, president of the company, died about 10 days ago. Mr. Miller waa a college mate of P. W. Kuhns of the Conservative Ravings and Loan naaoclatlon, and is well known here. Mother Denies Daughter Helped Clip'ChunTs Hair Mrs. Daisy George yesterday denied that her daughter, Daisy, had any part In the clipping of the hair of Thelma Capp»n, ’3, a school girl l^hum. who admitted to police Thurs ' day tti< l she '‘framed’’ a bogus at tack in order to get rid of h»r long curls, and to have bobbed hnlr. “Daisy was with me all afternoon and evening," Mrs. George said. “Phe could not have been Involved." Bee Want Ada Produce Htsulta Former Omahan Must Pay Alimony to Wife John Morton MacKenzie, former Omaha man, now in the employe of the Baker Ice Machine company In California, ha* agreed to pay hi* wife, Mary Clare MacKenzie, $5,000 alimony and give her title to real estate, according to a decree of divorce granted her yesterday in domestic relations court. He was also ordered to pay $50 a month for support of the two small children, payments to continue till they are 21. They were married here In 1821. She was Mary O’Neill. She charged him with cruelty. He left Omaha for Los Angeles, promising to send for her, Laf, laf, laf! Send in just as many lafs as you like to the Local Laf Editor, The Omaha Bee. The more the merrier. Tax Returns of ’17 Await Adjustment More Than 8,500 Cases Pend ing Settlement, Blair Testifies. Washington, March 14.—More than 8,500 inoome tax return cases for 1917 still are awaiting settlement in the Internal revenue bureau, the senate committee Investigating the adminis tration of that bureau was told today by Commissioner David H. Blair. About 8,000 of these cases of seven years ago have been audited, Blair said, and are awaiting settlement but the rest have not even been audited. He predicted, however, the bureau's work would be current within another year. "There has been a tremendous whispering campaign against the bu reuu." Senator King, democrat, Utah said, In opening the session. “It will be to your advantage." Mr. Commis sioner, to have all the charges brought into the light." "I agree heartily with that,” said Mr. Blair. He added that "in a force of 19,000 we are sure to find a certain pro portion of criminals and the bureau had 60 secret service men-at work" with fair success among its employes. The committee adjourned late to day until Monday. German Press Predicts End of the Reichstag Berlin, March 14.—May 11 was proposed as the date for the new reichstag elections by the govern ment party leaders at a conference with Chancellor Marx after dissolu tion of parliament yesterday. The general tone of the press com ment is that the reichstag had out lived its usefulness. ' \ Shilling and Aged of Holdrege Hear Special Kailio Concert l j Holdrege. Neb., March 14.—A radio program for the aged and shut-ins was broadcasted Monday evening from Hastings by special request of the Delphian society of Hastings. The program was arranged particu larly for 200 shut ins and elderly folks of Holdrege. The city was divided into four sec tions and all of each district were con veyed to some Delphian member's home where a radio was avoidable. Man Injured by Blast. Stella. Neb., March 14.—Albert Rausch was injured yesterday when chlorate of potassium being used to blast tree stumps, exploded while he was pounding a peg into the ground. The peg flew up and injured Rausch on the head. He also was burned about the face and neck. Youth Refuses to Discredit Girl Judge Paroles Alleged Robber on Request of Friend Who Identified Him. Lincoln, March 14.—The spark of chivalry may yet be smoldering In youthful breasts, according to the story told before District Judge W. E. Stewart Friday by Fred Hansen, who pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering in daylight, and was paroled from the bench for one year. Hansen was named by Miss Ellen Clegg, stenographer at the Lincoln Y. M. C. A., as the masked Intruder with whom she battled In the dark for half an hour on the night of Jqfiuary 21. Hansen was arrested that night by police, end was hardly scratched about the face. Although directly aocused hy the girl, he would say nothing In hi* own defense. Friday, however. he admitted that It was a desire on his part not to discredit the girl's ver sion of the story which led to his silence. Hansen and Miss Clegg had heen going together and, according to Han sen, were engaged. Believing that she no longer cared for him. he went for a string of pearls he had given her, he said. The parole was given at the sug gestion of the girl. Farmers Hurt in Crash. Beatrice, Neb.. March 14.—Fred and Frank \ran Boskirk, farmers liv ing northwest of Beatrice, were se verely cut and bruised when the auto in which they were riding skidded agalftst a ditch bank near Jansen, Neb., and turned over. The machine was badly smashed. The men were taken to Beatrice. Mother Blames Mate for Death of Her Baby Nebraska City, Neb.. March 14.— Mrs. Isal>elle White, charged with the murder of »er Infant eon, (jeorge, poisoned her baby and then attempted suicide because her husband "stayed out late at night." This was revealed today by Sheriff Ryder of Otoe county, who persuaded Mrs. White to talk about the crime. "Tha girl is getting along fine now." the sheriff said, "and is recovering rapidly from the effects of the poison. She is taking nourishment regularly and la now able to ait up." The husband has shown an eager ness to patch up their domestic trou bles, the sheriff said, and spends most of his time around the county Jail and with his wife. Nebraska City—More than S00 eases of measles have been reported here recently Irish Linen Handkerchiefs In men’s and women’s sizes; plain white with H-inch hem and fancy embroidered initial cor ner. Some in the women’s sizes are fancy col ored, to set off the suit or dress. OC 35c values, each, £uC Mala Floor—East Carmen and Fashionette Human Hair Nets All colors, single or double mesh, cap or fringe styles. Regularly 15c each. Saturday, *71 at each, ' ?C Main Floor—South - ■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ Saturday=March Feature Sales in Apparel and Accessories Candy Specials Ninety per cent of the confections sold over our counters are products of our modern and sanitary candy kitchen. Swim Milk and Bitter Sweet Chocolates v Hand rolled with creamy nut or fruit cen ters. Packed in pound boxes. Regularly 60c Saturday, A/\ per pound, 4UC Chocolate and Vanilla Brazil Nut Fudge A real home-made confection, pure cream fudge, chocolate or vanilla flavored filled with fresh Brazil nuts. Regularly on 60c, special Saturday, per pound, C Candy Department—Main Floor—West Saturday, March Sale Knit Underwear The correct weights in spring un dergarments are specially priced for Saturday. Women’s Knitted Silk Union Suits Of finest grades of glove silk, thread and jersey silk; band or bodice style with tight or loose knee. All perfect qualities, in regular and extra sizes, flesh and white. Regularly 7.96 to 8.96. Priced Q j-q for Saturday, «3£/ Glove Silk Bloomers An extra heavy grade in knee or three quarter length; black, brown and gray and the combinations; regularly 6.96 to 7.96; for Saturday, per O QC pair, da ••70 Glove Silk Vests In the dropstitch or plain weave in flesh, orchid or peach. Bodice style. Regular and extra sizes. Special e qf at, each, 1 a«70 Cotton Union Suits Band or bodies styles in white in regular, extra or double extra sizes. Mer cerized finish. For Saturday, ODC Cotton Vests Mercerized finish in band or bodice styles. Full bleach or flesh. Regular and Ef\ extra sizes. Saturday, each, OUC Third Floor—Center March Sales in Women’s Spring Apparel New Spring Coats A Group of Made of New Selected Models Sport Fabrics Handsome Dressy Types and Swagger Sports Modes of Superior Fabrics—All in Approved Models A special purchase from several leading New York coat makers brings to Omaha the smartest coat crea tions produced for spring. The leading modes of fashion in types for sports and dress wear. —New English Plaids —New Scotch Plaids —New Camel Color Cloth —New Imported Materials —In Plaids —In Stripes —In Mixtures —In Solid Colors Second Floor Smart Silk Over Blouses ^ Saturday L o,/ Clever n e w spring blouses for wear with the tailored suit of soft crepe de chine and printed crepes. All sizes, 36 to 46. Mod els suitable for the younger girl and the matron. Powder Blue. Pablo Sheik Beige Silver and Combinations Second Floor Women*s Tailored Shirts Of English Broadcloth With Colorful Handkerchiefs. In white, beige on madonna blue with contrasting silk handkerchief. This is the new chemisier shirt which may be worn as an over blouse, or as a “tuck in." 3.98 to 6.98 Second Floor New Spring Sweaters Saturday f* at 5. Models that are dif ferent. Man darin coats, Jacquettes with Bobby collars, attractive slip-ons with cricket collars. All in lovely spring colors. Mohair and Fiber Silk Mixtures in Jacquard, Plain and Fancy Mixtures. Socoad Floor Saturday Sale of Women * Sample Silk Underwear On Sale at Less Than One-Half Price Silk Gowns Bloomers Step-ins Envelope Chemise Petticoats Costume Slips Camisoles The materials are silk radium, crepe de chine, wash satin and tub silk trimmed with sheer, dainty laces and stitchings that combine to create a delightful collection of underthings that are so important to the well-groomed woman of to day. They are samples and we have cut their price to half their regular value. Garments selling from 4.95 to 8.98 priced for Saturday— 1.50 to 4.95 Hand-Made Philippine Gowns and Chemise Handmade of fine, soft nainsook with the very beautiful hand scalloped edges. They are cut full and well made. ■ For Satur day at the remarkably | oq low? price, each, Third Floor—Center Saturday We Feature the Brandeis “Polly Prim” * 9.50 Fashion’s mood decrees the return of the tailored frock and suit. Shoes of course must follow and the Polly Prim is the re sult. Of airedale or jack rabbit suede. Black Satin Slippers 7.50 We have a small lot of wey made slippers, fashioned with Cuban, box or high Spanish heel. For Quick Clearance N o velty Slippers, c qc Pair . . . • y y Finely made slippers in patent leathers, satins and suedes. These hare formerly been priced from 8.50 to 12.80, Third Floor—East New Spring Veiling Imported Drape Veils These are in accordance with the season’s de mands. Handsomely em broidered, large square and long veils in black, gray and tan. They usually sell for 3.00. For Saturday, | qo each, 1.570 New Nose Veils This is really beautiful veiling of silk mesh and chantilly lace effects. Neatly embroidered borders. In two lots, 59c 98c Main Floor—Eaal Saturday —An Important March Sale Feature Oneida Community Par Plate Tuxedo Pattern—10 Year Guarantee V3 and More Off Regular Prices The lovely Tuxedo pattern is being discontinued and that is the cause of this sweeping reduction. The quantities are limited, so we advise early shopping. We quote a few of the remarkable values offered. 1.50 T#a Spoon*— Q1 Set of 5, special at, 3.00 Table Spoon*— 1 QP Set of 6, special at, * 2.75 Da**art Spoon* f QO Set of 5, special at, ^ 3.00 Dinner Fork*— 1 AP Set of 6, special at, ^ •*'*' 3.75 Dinner Forks— n AC Set of 8, special at, AisT'O 3.75 Salad Forks— Q i g Set of 8, special at, fcisT'O 3.50 Butter Spreaders—Set of 8, special 2 1.00 Cream Ladle— gg Special at, each, 03 C 1.00 Cold Meat Fork iJO I Special at, each. • «5C 1.75 Barry Spoon— 1 1 Special at, each, 1 a 1 / 55c Su(ar Shall— Q Special at, each, *5 # C 60c Buttar Knife— One Special at, each, « C 26 Piece Chest Oneida Community Par Plato n Tuaado pattern. vZ, 8.00 This attractive chest con tains 6 tea spoons, G table spoons, 6 dinner knives, fl dinner forks, sugar shell, 1 butter knife. Silver Plated Hollow Ware Vi Off Regular Prices These lovely pieces are nickel silver hasp, heavily plated. You will find many article* in this assortment that would make most acceptable gifts. A few are listed below. 4.75 o p<w Values, JiJ / This group includes fruit bowls and baskets, cake trays and sandwich plates in attractive pierced or hammered patterns. vaL, 2.24 Sandwich plates and bread trays in beautiful pierced designs, rrny or silver fin ish Main Floor—Fail 0 Saturday—Exceptional Values in New Spring Apparel For the Little Ones lou will find the Infants' Wear Depart ment at Brandeis prepared to care for ai the needs of the coming season. -Ship ments are beinir received daily. Brin* us your questions and problems, we are anx ious to assist you. Spring Bonnets For Infants New little bonnets, of fresh and crisp organdy, trimmed with lace and touches of em broidery. Sheer and dainty; many have the becoming turn hack ruffles about the face. For Saturday, irM 1.00 Knitted Capes For Infant* Cleverly styled in a variety of models, knitted of food weipht yarn, knitted or brushed wool collars. Some have touches of hand embroi dery. Pink or blue, trimmed with white, or white trimmed with colors. Sises to 3 vears. 1.98 2.98 3.98 Silk and Wool Hose Of silk and wool with mercemed heel and too. Slightly im perfect. but the defects are scarcely noticeable Thcv *ye\ are of the regular 76c grade. Ter pair, OUC Third Floor—Eaat Warner’s Wrap Around Girdle •' rrsl corset which will not show even un* tier your softest frock. A corset giving the desired flat back effect. No laces to adjust, the panels are of surgical elastic. Let ua show you this Wrap-Around; there are many styles for all kinds of figures, and at a wide range of prices, Remember the name—Warner’s Wrap-Around I w.rn,r'. Bra..l.ra. Madr of pood quality piatn w ^~1 Mara 34 to 4d. Spmalh prirrd for Saturday. XMr Third Floor—North