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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 30, 1924)
NEW BANDIT LAIR FOUND. WIDOW HELD Woman Rearrested as Evi dence at Second Rendez vous Indicates She Ruled Gang. T,atonIa Henderson withstood ruoss-examination by Omaha police detectives so cleverly that she was released from custody at 9 a. m., Saturday. She left with her pretty daughter, Virginia, 2, for the undertaker's es tablishment, to make arrangements for sending the body of the man she says was her husband, back to Kan sas City, Kan. He is the man killed by a bullet from a policeman's gun while he and two others were trying to break into the Piggiy Wiggly store at 3922 Fa mam street, early Friday morn ing. Suspicion Confirmed. Scarcely had the woman left cen tral police station when Bon Dan baum, chief of detectives, received startling news from Detectives Franks and Killian, news that con firmed the first suspicion that this .woman was a particularly clever member of the burglar gang and that she had nearly "put it over." Detectives were dispatched to Heafey & Heafey morgue and there rearrested Mrs. Henderson. At the police station the child was taken from her and she was placed in a ceil. The baby may be given to juvenile authorities. New Rendezvous Found. ' The developments which caused the ' Sew arrest of the woman were the discovery of a little house at Fifth jjnd Grover streets, believed to have ■ been a second rendezvous of the gang, tkused In connection with the house at .Forty-fifth and Frederick streets. The newly discovered house is lo treated near where two “cracked" safes r stolen from Piggiy-Wiggly, stores have been found. ■ In the house the detectives found a safe punch used for opening small v safes, five bottles of narcotics and a quantity of goods believed to have ' been stolen, including perfumes, razors and cigarets. Blood—ami Note. t ' But the most startling find was an irmy shoe pierced by two bullets and filled with fresh blood. - F And a note, written in n woman's i. hand, addressed “Heafey * lieafey, 2S11 Farnam street.'' jky After addressing the note, the f writer evidently changed her plan and ) decided to go in person to the mortu igiry fS Neighbors told detectives that the {‘woman and a baby and two men drove t'.away from the house in a battered ‘•touring car at 11 a. nt. Friday. Officers Are Commended. It was a little after U when the t .woman burst into the mortuary, freiiii;: :,|!y -I.,. t:' ■ , . .:r-;^•’.iui.si" Omaha Minneapolis Lincoln New York | I t Mondav|-In Our Gray SViojp v 100 Out Size ^OATS a f i V ft I I I ■ ; iJ « - I ; Coats enhanced with rich * fur collars, beautifully tai S lored, fashioned from |J (|uality fabrics. p Coats of extra length and extra " fulless, especially designed for the stout figure, every new color. Buy L your coat Monday. Sizes 42 to 52 *2 £ Do not be satisfied with coats that are narrow, §j short or skimpy. If you wear a large size, come to j * Omaha’s favorite shopping place for stout women. £ You will be more than ordinarily satisfied. g 14 30 Extra Size Silk Dresses To close out Monday, Ql A sizes 42 to 50.X \J 1 Mi -~ Extra size Sateen Bloomers.$1.00 4 Out-size Brassieres.$1.00 Out-size Silk Hose (black, brown) $1.00 Haas Brothers-* * GRAY SHOP lAth and f Fourth Floor Douglaa Hi ■ ' <• Slain Burglars Widow and Baby I_I “(iood heavens! That's your daddy.” exclaimed Mrs. Arthur Henderson at the morgue Friday as she.viewed the body of a man slain by police while lie was trying to break into the Piggly Wiggly store at 392? Farnani street. This is Mrs. Henderson and the daughter. Virginia, 2. She will take the body back to Kansas City, Kan., for burial. looked upon the dead body and ex claimed to her child: "Good heavens, that is your daddy!" After this outburst, however, she has showed no emotion over the death of the man she says was her husband. Commendation came Saturday from Chief of Police Van Deusen for Mo torcycle Officers H. McDermott and Eli Burke, who surprised the robbers. They were officially cited and given two days of vacation with pay. From Kansas City, Kan., word was received that the dead man had a record there and was kno^vn as Hendtyson and also as William Barry. 11 is Bertillon* classification has been sent there for complete identification. Officer Recovering. Search of the house at Forty-fifth and Frederick streets which the gang frequented disclosed tools and some new merchandise believed to have been stolen. Eli Burke, the officer struck by one of the robbers' shots is recover ing. Mrs. Henderson was the first per son to be arrested as a result of the gun battle. Mrs. Henderson was held for lnves tigation after police listened to con fllcting stories told by her regarding her actions Friday morning. At first she said that her husband had cotne (o Omaha hut a few days ---~ ' ■~'-r ago from Kansas City. He had rent ed a. home at Forty-fifth and Fred erick streets. There they had lived ever since while Henderson searched for work. *, On Thursday night two rough look ing men came to their home and asked for Henderson. He left with them a short titae later. When Henderson failed to return home during the night, Mrs. Hender son, early in the forenoon, went in search of him. During the questioning she became confused and mixed her stories. After having told the police that she had eaten breakfast at a drug store she reversed her statement and said that she had eaten at home. A watch stolen from the Noyes pharmacy, Fortieth and Dodge streets, a short time ago, was found in the pocket of the slain man. In the basement of the house which was occupied by Henderson, under some newly turned earth. Detectives Hughes and Janda found a jimmy and a Community Chest pledge card. Henderson has been found. That they were wounded police are certain. The two men were seen to fail as they ran away. Then, in an alley, through which the bandits were traced, were seen spots of blood. Drv Agent DikmissetJ. Washington, Nov. 28.—A. If. llaft( Pittsburgh prohibition agent, has been dismissed for “refusing to work where assigned,” Commissioner Haynes announced. r 1 Radical Gift j £>r Christmas Here are a few of our hundreds of practical gifts. Every one reasonably priced. Come down and see them. We urge shopping NOW! Wheel Goods Casseroles || / 1 - A beautiful Casserole Is an ideal j ft wouldn't be Christmas with- gift. We have either the round i out Coaster Wagons or Sleds. or oval shape with Pyre* Inset 1 Our Toy Department includes and heavy nlekel-plated frame. Kiddie Kars, Scooters, Velocl- Price range up CT/t pedes, etc. front. ELECTRICAL GIFTS I Urn Sets Curling Irons Percolators *VJlBr Toasters Waffle Irons jL Heaters — Cutlery Items Pyrex Tea Pots We have them! Beautiful Pyrex Heat-Proof Tea I’ola In three attractive shapes. An Ideal, in expensive gift. Prices (PO F/j range up from.*P«»OxJ * _ _ Children’s Carving Sets _ . cheg. We suggest one of our splendid 1 V',ICBl8 Stainless Steel Carving Sets as A Tool C'hv»t encourages a hoy a gift sure »o be appreciated. to he useful. He should haw Prices tango up (|»K ylQ one. Prices range <PO Ffj from..tpO.TiJ llp from.*p£.<JU Pocket Knives Kitchen Clocks Pocket-Knives in'The cBy. A neautlful 8-Day Kitchen Clock, knife for everyone. „ pendulum type. A real gift. Flash Lights. Wear-Evcr Aluminumware. Ice Skates. Rochester Stove Percolators • •TABtTSRRDIASS Milton Rogers AND SONS JL^r COMPANY Hardware"•»« Household HIiliVi«» 1515 HARNEY ST, Demos to Back All Money Bills _ # Minority Leader of Congress Expects Little Legislation at Short Session. Washington. Nov. "9.—Penat? democrats have no disposition to ob struct action in the roming session of congress on any measure of gen eral Importance which can he fairly considered, Senator Robinson of Arkansas, minority leader declared today upon his arrival Ik;re. Ife added that the democratic or ganization would co-operate in the passage of the appropriation hills. | Senator Robinson said it was In-1 cumbent on the republicsn majority to formulate the legislative program and lhat the democrats would not assume the Initiative unless public necessity required. The minority leader added, however, that It was not to be expected that many meas ures of general importance would be acted upon finally at the short ses sion opening Monday. “The indications are," he said) “that among the subjects which will receive attention are farm relief leg islation, including co-operative mar keting, the transportation act as It relates to the adjustment of labor disputes, rate making and freight schedules. It Is doubtful whether any of these will be brought to a conclusion. "It is anticipated that sn effort will be made to dispose of the Muscle Shoals project and the policy of com pleting this project by the govern ment seems to he gaining support. “Further tax reductions can hardly he accomplished in the Immediate future, ow-ing to the condition of the revenues, but this subject undoubt edly will he revived In the early fu ture. “It is not practical to anticipate the emergencies which may change the outlook for legislation In the short session hut the foregoing seems a fair outline at present." FUGITIVE FIRES; SO DOES OFFICER Policeman Carl Reber entered the Goodfellow Inn, Sixteenth and Locust streets, early Friday morning and a little later a man entered who, on seeing the officer, turned and fled. The policeman pursued, and the fugi tive fired. The officer fired. Neither was Injured, he reported to headquar ters. The man escaped In the rail road yards to the cast. EX-PASTOR GIVEN . FIVE-YEaR TERM Nowata, Okla,, Nov. 19.—Joseph E. Yeats, former Alluwee, pkla.. min ister, was sentenced to five yeaCs In the penitentiary In court hero today when he was found guilty of abduc tion, In connection with hts elope ment with a 15-year-old girl member of his church choir. The jury deliberated 15» minute*. Old-Fashioned Tea Party. "An Old Fashioned Tea Party," a j play and music program will he pre-1 Rented in Masonic hall this evening ; by past matrons of Adah chapter O. E. S. f- ” Cross-Word Puzzle Now in Sanctum of Pulpit Pittsburgh, Nov. 23.- Cross word puzzles will hold sway in the Knox ville Baptist church on Sunday eve ning when members of the congrega tion will be called upon to sohe a puzzle designed by the pastor, Rev. George W. McElveen. A large blackboard has been placed in front of the pulpit and today the minister was busy working out ids combinations. After I lie opening prayer on Sun day night tlie church-goers will he told that the puzzle must lie solved before the pastor can preach, for when the necessary words are sup plied members of the congregation will find that they ha\e puzzled out the text of the sermon. BUTLER TO STAY AS POLICE HEAD Philadelphia, Nov. 23.—Definite an nouncement that Brig Gen. Smedley D. Butler will remain as director of this city’s police and fire depart ments for the next three years was made today hy Mayor Kendrick and the director himself. The mayor stated he would take up the matter of formal approval of the director's extension of leave from the marine corps with President Cool Idge at the president's convenience. General Buller's present one-year fur lough expires the first week in Janu ary. luv, " Club Dele iiates K1 Leave for Meet Nebraska Farm Bovs and (nrls to Attend Congress at Chicago. The Nebraska delegation to the third national boys and girls' rluh congress and sixth annual reunion of the Four-H club family will leave Omaha this evening for Chicago. The following have their railroad fares pai<I and are champions of the counties mentioned after their names: Erma Langhorst. Strang, Fillmore: Fred Woodworth, Ayr, Webster: Hu rdle Meredith, F.ilholm, Ilutler; Olln Brown, Fairfield, Clay; Hester Berger, Rogers, Colfax; Alfred Low, Scribner, Dodge; Bernard Antrim, Whitney, Dawes, Edward Dexter, Ballahg, Gar field; Lena Larson, Newman Grove, Madison; Virginia Januk, Wahoo, Saunders: Elmer Steider, Beaver Crossing, Seward; Clarence Euthly, Aurora, Hamilton; Minnie Tebbens, Soulh Sioux City, Dakota; Conrad Wiese, West Point. Cuming; Esther Lander, Pender, Thurston; Leslie Thompson, Blair, Washington; Wil bur Lessman, Wayne, Wayne; Cecilia Hotting, Elkhorn, Douglas; Ruth P.an ney, Weeping Water, Cass; J.awrence Schoenleber, Bethany, Lancaster; Wanna Metcalf, Beatrice, Gage. The following have all expenses paid; State champions: Judith Mathson, Mitchell: Clifford .Jacobson, Eagle; Cleora Majors, Lexington. Judging team: County Extension Agent L. A. Wilson, coach, Seward; Arthur Kberspacher, Seward: Stanlex j I Jgnc-k.-is, Milford; Clininn Stanley, Milford. Demonstration team: Byron .1. Mr Mahon.' l-lagle. Arthur Itellter. Fogle, ; Allien Colbert, Elmwood. Leaders will he County Extension . Agent L. H. Snipes of Weeping Wa ter; State Extension Agent L. 1 Friable ef Lincoln and hie assistants, r. G. Greene, M. K. Borreson and A. K, Hepperly. FRENCH DEBT " HEARING SOON Washington. Nov. 29.—Informal! exchanges looking to a refunding set j (lenient of the French debt to thrj United States have progressed to thr point where the matter will he laid hpfore the American debt rommia-j sion for discussion at a meeting called here for December 1. Secretary- Mellon called the meet ing yesterday shortly after it had become known that the treasury head had held a series of informal conferences recently with Ambas sador .Tusserand on the subject of his government's war time obligation to the United States which ranks sec ond In amount to the British debt, already refunded. The result of these conversations to guide the commission In its dis cussion of the matter, is understood to he chiefly in the nature of a clari fl.;■(inn of Hie fl“cnl position of the French governments tti its hearing on a possible basis for format n»yo- k Ration*. f RABBI GUILTY OF WINE SALE ^ Pin Francisco, Nov. 19.—Rabbi Isaac Rablnovitz. head of the Con gregation Beth Israel, Oakland, was found guilty of illegal sale and pn*. session of sacramental wine by a jurv In Federal Judge John P, Fir. trfdges court here last right. The Jury deliberated two hours and a half. President < ’ooildge Insists on anoth. rr reduction of taxation just .as if it were a function of politics to keep promises.—Cleveland Times. iuiM i ai—a———r Capital Coal EGG - - - $7.50 GRATE - $8.00 LUMP- $8.50 1 Try a Ton—You Will Find j * Capital an Excellent Fuel. j IPhone AT lantic 2700 A»k for Our Coal Chart i Sunderland Bros. Co. —--rsr ■ is. Or kin Bros 5 Monday-—Omaha’s Greatest COAT SALE li 'i 300 Wonderful New Coats Have Been ) Selected for Monday’s Selling Buy Your Coat Now • at January Prices ‘| t - FABRICS COLORS Bolivia Cranberry Suedine Black Normandy Navy Velsuedes Broun Coats Worth Every Size to $49.50 16 to 50 Every Coat Trimmed With Fur Manchurian Wolf Moufflon Opossum Muskrat Thihetline Marmink Entire Second Floor Given Over to Sale of Coats Come Monday---Share in ^ This Marvelous Sale of ^ DRESSES HALF PRICE and LESS Silk and Cloth Dresses That Sold Up to $55.00 In Four Great Lots $/| 95 $Q95 $1/| 95 $ 95 JIL*1-1•• •• yVot a Dress in Our Entire Vast Stock Has Been Exempted from This Sale Many New Spring Dresses Included Entire Main Floor "Given Over to Selling of Drew* f . — - - —— - - —— T- i=2=-~-£^ - »- : - m