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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 2, 1924)
Suit Result of Howard Slaying Clifton Hanon Asks $10,000 From Ex-Officers for Injury Received The fatal shooting affray at Thir ty-third and L> streets, April 9, 1921, ‘which resulted in the death of Jo -seph Howard, the wounding of three other hoys and the arrest and trial of John Herdzina, then a city detec tive, on a charge of manslaughter, twas recalled Wednesday with the fll 'ing of suit In dtstrict court by Clifton Hannon to collect {10,000 damages Jor injury suffered at that time. Hannan names John Herdzina, 'Charles W. Morton. George W. [Alien. John K. Briggs and Marshall 'febersteln as defendants. Herdzina, {[the petition states, leaped upon the .{•running board of the automobile in Jwhlch Hannan, Howard, John Walsh "and Paul Kane were riding and, Idurlng the altercation which followed, jriischarged his revolver,’ killing How prd and wounding all three of the others, Hannon, the petition- continues, was then placed In the police patrol and taken to jail. There he was thrown into a cell without first re ceiving even a cursory examination and refused aid. Ho was wounded in the head and in the arm and for more than 24 hours he waited for medical attention. As a result of this he was permanently injured, he al leges. Marshall Eberstein was then chief pf police, and, Hannon declared in his petition, failed to take any action to relieve the sufferings of the peti tioner. Herdzina was tried on a {charge of manslaughter and acquit ted. Hannon was unable to appear In court because of an operation he was forced to undergo as a result of his wound. Ground to Be Broken Today for New Midland Dormitory Fremont, Oct. 1.—Plans were made public here today for the breaking of ground Thursday morning for the erection of the new girls' dormitory to cost over $75,000, on the Midland ^college campus. The building will be •the first of three units planned in '•the Greater Midland building pro gram, which provides for an expendi ture of $275,000 for the three dormi torles. , H. C. Luckey, treasurer of Mid land college, and Davis & Wilson, -Lincoln, have completed the plans t'<r the three-unit building. The first Amlt to be completed in time for the incoming girl students next fall. ' Dr. J. K. Krueger, Midland presi dent, lias prepared an Impressive pro gram for the ceremonies Thursday. Members of the faculty, student body, and Fremont friends of the institu tion, as well as the general public will be in attendance. Death Claims Allowed by A. O. U. W. Committee Grand Island. Oct. 1.—The grand yirinnoe committee of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Ne braska completed a two-day session Jtere Tuesday, all members being present. Death claims of $11,500 were Allowed, and $10,000 worth of Eeaver fity bonds were purchased. “ Arrangements were perfected for the meeting of the Independent Juris Jiictlon of the order to be held in fhis city October 14 to 15. The Juris diction comprises the states of Ne braska, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington Invitations have been extended to all the grand lodge officers of Nebraska and prominent citizens of Grand Is land. A banquet with speeches on the evening of the 15th at the Yancey hotel will close the session. Bishop Shayler Makes Address at Columbus Special Dtipatrh to The Omaha Bee. Columbus, Neb.. Oct. 1.—An ad dress by Rt. Rev. K. V. Shayler, bish op of the Nebraska diocese, tonight Vas the leading feature of a meeting 4f the western deanery of Nebraska l-ipiscopal churches at Grace church bere today. Practically all phases of Activity incident to local church life In the several parishes were discuss ed at a conference In the afternoon. Wheat Yields Reported at Sidney Break Records - Sidney, Neb., Oct. 1.— Ind.viu... . yields of wheat reported break all records. One renter remitted the own *r of a quarter section as his third Of the crop over $2,300. Another re mitted over $3,000 for the owner's ■hare on a half section. The highest yield reported so far Is 03 bushels »n acre on a half section. Belgium to Decorate Missionary in Iowa ; Atlantic, la.. Oct. 1. —Rev. Father Troy, Catholic missionary, holding a Week’s series of meetings at Gris wold, received word Tuesday that he Is to be decorated by the Belgium government for distinguished service during the world war. Father Troy served ns a major with the American ivtation corps. Wild West Rider Injured. Shenandoah, la., Oct. 1.—While performing at a wild west show in the back lot at the home of Muse Lewis, Brookes Hunter, a youthful Oder, suffered n 'collarbone fracture when the untamed calf ho was riding tell. ■- - --- ■ —-— Omaha Boy, 13, Travels 5,000 Miles Alone by Land and Sea to Get Back to School; Mother Is III in Norway First to Sight Land; Thrilled by New York Skyline^ Traveling a distance of more than 5,000 miles alone across, hind and sea, John Kvenlld, 13-year-old son of Mr, and Mrs. B. Kvenlld, 5118 California street, arrived home Wednesday morning safe and sound. John, a pupil at Dundee school, had spent the summer with his mother and little brother, Robert, 4. in Nor way, but it was necessary for him to leave them there on account of the Illness of his mother. In his recent letters to his father, an Omaha architect, John had ex pressed a wish to return to home and school. First to Sight I.and. On September lil the Omaha youth boarded the steamship Stavengerfjord at Christiania, Norway, to be the guest of Captain Irgeno, a family friend. In addition to the unusual adven ture of making the ocean voyage alone, John was permitted to put hands on the steering device and to assist in the making of charts. He stood on the bridge with the captain to learn the ways of the sea. "I was the first man on the ship to sight land,” said John enthusiasti cally. “The first stop was at Halifax, then we went down the coast to New York.” Fight at Midnight. John explained to his father the lighting of (he skyline of New York Ci(y lost Sunday night as the ship enchored in the bay to await the time of docking the next day. "It was great to see the lights twinkle,” he said. John declared that the strangest thing he saw while in Norway was the light of day about midnight. "We had returned from a circus that evening and it was still as light as a cloudy day in Omaha. Iliad to Be Home. John bade the captain of the ship goodby in New York and boarded his train for Omaha. "It was a great trip. I am glad to bo home,” said the boy, as he smiled at his schoolmates who had come to his home before the school hour to welcome him. The boys grouped about John heard about the treasures in his trunk, the best of which was an entire skiing outfit such as used In Norway. The return of Mrs. Kvenlld and small son. Robert, is indefinite, said Mr. Kvenlld, but John reported that his mother was much Improved and that he expected her home soon. Arbitration Pact Goes to League Draft of Protocol With Jap Amendment Submitted to Asesmbly. By International News Service. Geneva, Oct. 1.—The arbitration protocol draft, containing the Jap anese amendment, was formally placed before the league of nations today. M. Poiltis of Greece and Dr. Benes of Czecho-Slovakia introduced the draft to the assembly in plenary session. Debate will begin immedi ately. Former Premier Briand of France addressed the assembly in praise of the protocol, saying: "if it assures sufficient security, France wdll be the first nation to set an example in disarmament.” Burgess Bedtime Stories V_1- -' By THOKNTON W. BURGESS. Too much Independence may End by throwing It away. —Jimmy Skunk. Inc’ Billy Has a Quiet Chuckle. Where was Unc’ Billy Possum? You remember that Farmer Brown's Boy was sure that Unc’ Billy was in the box trap that had been set for him. It wasn’t until he hart opened that trap that he had discovered that In stead of Unc’ Billy Possum lie had caught an independent little gentle man dressed In black-and-white. At a safe distance from the barrel into j which Jimmy Skunk had been dropped from the trap Farmer Brown’s Boy had turned and stared at that .barrel as if even then lie couldn't believe his eyes had seen what he knew they had seen. At thlrt very time when he should have been In that barrel, according to Farmer Brown's Boy's way of thinking, Unc’ Billy was curled up in' his bed In a certain hollow tree In | the Green Forest. And the very lust thing he did before going to sleep was to chuckle and wonder what had happened to Jimmy Skunk. You remember that Unc’ Billy had found a very comfortable retreat un der the back porch of Farmer Brown's house, and that Farmer Brown's Boy had guessed that he was there and had set a box trap for him. Unc’ Billy had known nothing about that trap. He had made up hi* mind that under that porch was a very good place and that he would stay there for awhile, sleeping during daylight and going out after dark lo see what he could find around Farmer Brown's dooryard. Farmer Brown s Boy had set that trap Just In front of a hole under the back porch late in the afternoon. Unc’ Billy had heard him. Ho hadn't known what Farmer's Brown's Boy was doing, but he had shrewdly de cided that It would be best to wait NEBRASKA NEWS NUBBINS _^__________ J Table Rock.—The art department of the Altrurian club held Its first meeting of this year at the home of Mrs. M. H. Marble. A program on the new capitol at Lincoln was given by a committee composed of Mrs. R f. Zink, Mrs. Nellie Sprott and Mrs. M. H. Marble, assisted by the leader of the department, Mrs. A. R. Kovanda. Crofton.—Four additional turn-to th e-rlght street lights have been In stalled here in the center of the high way at the Intersection of the cross streets. Table Rock.—A thief stole from the farm of Rev. Feter Van Fleet, two miles east on the federal road, a I ubber belt worth $75 and other ac coutrements of a threshing machine owned by the tenant, Rudolph Kalina. Bloodhounds followed a trail to a place several miles northwest, but the stolen property has not been lo cated. Columbus—A 10 per cent Increase In lxiy membership at the local V. M. l.\ A. was recorded when the fall uid winter gymnasium and athletic ac tivities were resumed under leader ship of J .ester Roesch, new ly elected llrector. liavld City.—Treble Clef club of David City held Its first meeting this reason at the home of Mrs. R. K. Sweeney., Twenty-four members were present. Mrs. Homer Schaaf was elected president, Mr*. Roy Becker vice president and Miss Oda Kiting pianist. Miss Alice Howard, music supervisor of the David City public schools, will continue ns club director. Beatrice.—Word was received here of the death of Richard Do Spain, 8.5, one time a resident of Beatrice, at his home In Kansas City. Wynot—Providing more room for socials, entertainments and church work In general, the basement of the Lutheran church here has been en larged. Sidney.—The Knights of Columbus elected the following officers for the ensuing year: (Irand knight, J. N. O'Neill; deputy grand knight, Henry voester; scribe, C. It. Holding; treas -rer, J. L. McCarthy; warden, Kd B. Young; advocate, Joe Ruttner; Inner guard, Sol Willie; outer guard, Frank Itezanlna; chaplain, Father Anton Link. Columbus.—Thnt James L. Thomp son, member of the Albion (Ire dr pnrtment, w-ho lost a leg as a result of Injuries received In responding to a fire alarm, may maintain In court action against the city of Albion for the recovery of $25,000 damages Is the effect of n decision banded down by District Judge Louis Llghtner. Filley. — Thieves stole over 100 young chickens from the hen roosts of Hurless Sapp, farmer, south of [town, Sunday evening, while the fam ily was absent. Sapp claims to have been bothered before by chicken thieves, having previously scared the robbers away. The roost robbers have made frequent raids in the Killey and Blue Springs vicinity recently. W ymore.—Complying with a resolu tlon adopted by the official board of the Wymore Methodist church re questing the return of the present pastor, the Nebraska conference as signed Rev. D. A. McCullough to the Wymore charge for another year. Osceola—H. E. Fleming's residence ir this city, caught flro from a de fective chimney. The roof waa prac tically destroyed and the interior of the building considerably damaged by fire and water. Insurance covers loss. Beatrice*— Tx>uis M. Hershey of this city and Miss Pearl Boss of Crab Orchard were married hero by Rev. J. M. Darby. Tho bride, until re cently, waa a teacher at Crab Orchard. The bridegroom Is a son of Mrs. S. M. Hershey of this city. Columbus—Funeral services for Mrs. James Noonan. 73, Cornioa, Neb., pioneer, were held Monday f"! lowing her death several days ago from an attack of influenza. She la survivor by one son, William Noonan. ADV FRTISEMKNT. ADVERTISEMENT. 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The gentle man In question purchased a box. and he told me that for the flret time In 'ten years ha ia regular without taking medicine. Yours for success, William Firth. Jr.. &A Volan St* MerehantviUe, N. J. Eaten regularly, Kellogg's Bran is guaranteed to relievo tho most chronia case of constipation, or yottf grocer return* your money. Eat two table spoonfuls daily—in chronic cases, with every meal. Tho flavor ia delicious. Try it in the rccijtca on every package. Made in Battle Creek. Sold by all grocer*. until It was quite dark before ventur ing out. He waited until all was quiet. It was quiet in the house, a# well as outside. Then he went to the hole under the porch un<? poked his nose out for a look around. At once his nose told him that there was some meat just in front of him in a harm I'nc’ Billy knew that he hadn't been • seen. less looking box. His mouth began to water. Ho was making ready to get that meat when he heard a little noise at one side. He turned to look. There was Jimmy Skunk. Jimmy was ambling along straight towards him. Unc’ Billy knew that Ke hadn't been seen, and he didn’t want to be seen. He wisely backed out of sight under the porch. He hoped Jimmy wouldn't take a no tion to come in under there. Jimmy didn't. Jimmy paid no at tention to that hole under the porch. You see, when he got there his nose told him amout that meat. Now Jimmy i3 such an independent fellow that ho is even more unsuspicious than Unc' Billy Possum. Billy makes the mistake that many independent people make, the mistake of think ing that Independence gives one the right to do just as one pleases. Jimmy smelled that‘meat, and without hesi tating at all walked right into that trap to help himself. Bang! The trap had closed and he was a pris oner! A few minutes later Unc' Billy Pos eum poked his head out from under the porch. That harmless looking box was closed. He could hear Jimmy Skunk Inside. Unc’ Billy chuckled. 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