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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 12, 1919)
THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, JULY 12. 1919. WITNESS TELLS HOW DETECTIVES BEAT UP VICTIMS Says One Officer Held Revol ver to Purucello's Head While Another Struck Him With "Sap." Describing vividly the attack made by Detective Johti Herdzina and De tective Sergeant Olaf Thestrup on Antonio Purucello and his wife at their home, 804 Pierce street, Peter Sferas, declared in police court yes terday he saw Herdzina strike Pnrtlrllr with a lparVn-wiff hterl "sap" while Thestrup held a revolver to the victim's head. Sferas was the list witness called in the case. T - I - T 3 - J T T .The attack on the Purucellos was mged last Sunday morning when Herdzina and Thestrup following an alleged purchase of liquor at the Purucello home invaded the place without a search warrant, beat the man and woman with a gun, black jacks, and "saps," it is said, and then . seized four bottles of unlabeled whisky said to have been purchased , before Vie state went dry. 1 The charge in the case is unlaw ful possession of liquor and assault. Sferas, a neighbor of Purucello, called to the witness stand said he was awakened Sunday morning by a shot, the scream of a woman and vthe cries of children. Rushing to the Purucello home he uaiH he saw Ptirnrpllo seated in A chair in the kitchen with Police Sergeant Thestrup pressing a gun to his head. Detective Herdzina, he declared, vas striking Mrs. Purucello with a black jack. Detective Threatened Him. When he attempted to interfere and asked Herdzina to cease strik ing the voman the detective threat ened him. Shortly after his entrance to the home, he stated, the woman . was felled with a blow by Herdzina. Herdzina, he said, stepped over , the prostrate woman and struck the husband as he sat in a chair with Sergeant Thestrup's gun pressed to his face. Purucello fell unconscious. Purucello called to the stand said hehad been a victim of police per secution. In the past year his home had been searched by them 29 times. Says Thestrup .'ired Shot. . He denied offering resistance to ' the officeks until they attempted to enter his home, and then only to the extent of trying to push the fore- .UlUat, IJKBLlUf, vui IMC ' It was then he said that Thestrup fired the shot from his revolver that passed through a wall and over the heads of Purucello's sleeping chil v dren in an adjoining room. Thes trup then struck him over the head with the weapon, he said. Attorney Moriarity, Purucello's counsel, asked that the case be dis missed on the grounds that the place had been unlawfully entered. Judge Fitzgerald will give his decision Saturday. Brokers Hold Aquatic Dinner In Swimming Pool of Omaha A. C. Members of the Omaha Whole sale Brokers' association to the ' , number of some 35 held their an nual meet Thursday at the Athletic club. It was held in the swimming ' pool of the club. It closed with an aquatic dinner at which M. B. New- , man wls toastmaster. The whole urae in -hirer rtt tVl frtllrtw- inr commitee: . M. B. Newman, chairman-out-of-the-ordinary; Elmer C. Coriley, ref eree of aquatic events; Will H. Wood, "Prize" member of commit tee; George F. Engler, chief scribe; W. Tyler Johnson, high judge and thief recorder; Prof. Pete Wendel, chief starter and gunman. Eevents and results were: 25-yard Race Time, 20 seconds; first, Paul S. Wernher; second, Siev ers Susmann. 50-yard Doughnut Relay First, O. W Eldredge; second, Sievers "Susmann. Diving Pick-up Rings First, Paul S. Werner; second, S. Susmann, third, K. Scott. 25-yard Backstroke Time 31 sec onds; first, Elmer Convey; sec ond, H. Goetz; Tthird, M. B. New man. - 100-yard Relay Race Capt. W. M. Wood; winning team defeating 3apt. H. Goetz's team. 50-yard Nightshirt Relay First, " H. Goetz and Paul Wernher; sec ond, S. Susman and K. Scott; third, 5. F. Engler and H. Shuptrine. Water Polo Game By all mem-, bers; first, team of Capt. George F. Engler. HELP YOUR DIGESTION When acid-distressed, relieve the indigestion with IIHI0ID5 Dissolve-easily on tongue as pleasant to take as candy. Keep your stomaeh sweet, try Ki-mqids. MADE BY SCOTT BOWNE MAKERS OF SCOTTS EMULSION 19 s HIGH COST OF ICE MAY CAUSE DEATH OF MANY CHILDREN Nurse Says Ice Is Very Impor tant Factor In Child Nourishment Omaha ice men who are boosting their product to prices beyond the reach of many families already expense-burdened, will be indirectly responsible for the illness and prob ably deaths of many infants in Omaha this summer, according to Miss Florence McCabe, superintend ent of the Visiting Nurse associa tion. Miss McCabe declares ice is not only an essential to infant wel fare, but it is a necessity during the summer months. Ice Absolute Necessity. "Ice is an important factor in keeping down the infant mortality," said Miss McCabe. "We know that the most critical time of a child is the period from birth to its second year. The food must be kept in proper condition during the warm weather if infant disease and death ij to be kept at a minimum. There is no question that the lack of ice is responsible for many deaths among infants. The harder it is for the poor people with infants to obtain ice, the more disease and deaths we may expect among the little folks." There was a marked increase of infant mortality during the summer months of 1918 as compared with 1917, as these figures show: 118 1917 Under one month 64 20 One month to one year.'. 60 41 F. P. Loomis and F. R. Mockler are the "officials of the Omaha Ice and Cold Storage company who have raised their price the second time this season. W. R. Wood, L. R. Patterson and H. R. Patterson of the People's Ice and Cold Storage company are re sponsible for a second raise an nounced by their company. S. E. Howell and Arthur R. Howell control the West Omaha Fuel and Ice company, which has gone to the limit by charging 70 cents per 100 pounds, with no dis count for coupons. George E. Howell, head of the Howell Ice and Coal company, also has announced an advance to 70 cents per 100 pounds. A. Arrieno is the proprietor , of the Dundee Ice company, which is charging a straight rate of 60 cents, with no coupon discount. There are various small dealers who operate one or two wagons or trucks, and they buy ice from the plants. Openings for 1,000 Men. At the soldiers' and sailors' em ployment bureau of the Chamber of .Commerce, Mrs. Mabel Thomas, who is in charge, announces that at this time she could place 1,000 men in positions that would pay 50 to 65 cents an hour and board. The places for which the men are need ed are in the harvest fields of Nebraska. "Back to Farm," Says Judge to Man With Money In Bank John Bloom, an alleged vagrant, told Judge Fitzgerald in police court this morning he was tired of farm life and came to Omaha for recreation. Bloom was arrested for refusing to pay for a meal he had eaten in a cafeteria. f "Got any money" asked the judge. "Not with me. It's in the bank at Stromsburg, Nebraska," was the answer. "Back to the farm," said his honor, and dismissed the case. You want what you w,ant when you want it. Bee Want Ads will attain the desired- results. "HT M. t ------- ysssv tsar xsv rszt vss ff5t I I - I mm U 25 Extra Salesladies Wanted DARI CLOAK CO. I5iq-2l DOUGLAS STREET SEEING IS BELIEVING Don't fail to see these wonderful val ues in our windows now. On Li Starting Saturday Morning at 8:30 Sharp, a Record Breaking o f tioiee or one Ionise Me We say record-breaking because never before in the history of Omaha retailing has there ever been such value-giving. Our Entire Stock $35 to $75 Garments Every Suit, Every Dolman, Every Dress, Cape or Coat in v 7 The Suits The Dresses $65.00-$75.00 Silk Suits, Hand- SilK Tricolette, Newest Satin, some Serges, -Poiret Twills, Exclusive Georgettes, Taffetas Gabardines. and Combinations. Capes, Coats- or Dolmans Tricotines, Finest Serges. Poiret Twills. a Beautifvl Satin, Finest of bilks. THIS CHOTrF.-OF-TRFJrnrrstt satf. ;- rrwm tt? f clearance of our entire stock. This is the time of year when we H must make room for new Fall f-irmonts. Therefore wa will saxri. fice every garment on hand, regardless of cost or former selling price. b ffo Exchanges. So Kcrnnds. Eyery Sale Final. PARISIAN CLOAK CO. 1519-21 Douglas Street Owing to .extreme price, tfo changes or funds. the low Ex. He- Ter Ci SI 116 Mai.' Extra Value Suits Two-piece Suits, in Waist Seam styles and other smart models. Light weight woolens, Palm Beach, Mohairs and Air-O-Weave cloths, in plenty of lively pat terns and novelty ef fects. Ideal Suits for Business.. Underwear Sale Athletic Styles Pajama Checks, Nainsook Plaids and Stripes. Ex traordinary values at two special prices Saturday-- $1.50 garments 95c $1.00 garments 79c V s I ; I H H Summer Shirts Durable light weight fabrics. Silks, Crepes, 'Madras and Mix tures $1.50 to $12.00 Bathing Suits Cotton, Wool, Mixtures and Silk - $1.00 to $8.00 Pajamas & Night Shirts Zephery weight fabrics. Com fortable, full cut garments $1.50 to $6.00 Straw Hats Sailors and Soft Shapes $2.00 and up 1415 Famam St. r worn 0froaHil JWnTSis -111 i OMAHA TflL"L. 9 PRINTING ggjf I I COMPANY ill DtUMK chum fARNAM 9m JJ jf II I Commercial Printers -Lithographers STEEL 0IC EMBOSSERS toost LXAr or VICES While On Vacation Keep in Touch with home and office CoroNA oifert this service for 160.00 (With traveling cmie). Weight S pound. Lasts forever. CORONA TYPEWRITER AGENCY. 1908 Far nam St. Phone Doug. 4121. ANNOUNCEMENT We desire to announce the remov al of our shoe ahming 'parlor from SOI South lth street to 16th mmd Davenport streets. Patrons visiting .our establishment on Saturdays It Sundays will receive flowers. ALLIES SHINING PAROR 16th and Davenport Stav UNBURN Apply VapoRub lightly it soothai the tortured aldn. VICKS VAPOi J-OUR B0DYfiUAR030ft 1 - , 6030 Charter No. Z09. REPORT Or CONDITION OF TIH5 FIRST NATIONAL BANK Reserve District No. 10, 1ST, 75, 501 at Omaha, In the State of Nebraska, at the Close of Business Loans and discounts, including rediscounts ,...r.. $12,917 Deduct: Notes and bills rediscounted 550, Overdrafts Liberty Loan Bonds, 3, 4. and 4Vt per cent, unpledged.. 738, Liberty Loan Bonds. 3, 4, and 44 per cent, pledged to secure U. S. deooslts 70 Bonds (other than U. S. bonds) pledged to secure postal - savings deposlta Bonds and securities pledged as collateral for State, or other deposits (postal excluded) or mils payaDie .... Securities other than U. S. bonds (not Including stocks) owned unpledged Collateral Trust and other notes of corporations Issued for not less than ONE TEAR nor more tnan thkee YEARS' time Total bonds, securities, etc., other than V. 8 Stocks, other than Federal Reserve Bank stock Stock of Federal Reserve Bank (60 per cent of subscription) Equity In banking house Real estate owned other than banking house I, awful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank 1,457 Items with Federal Reserve Bank In process of collection (not available as reserve) 121 Cash In vault and net amounts due from national banks.. 2,715, Net amounts due from banks, bankers, and trust com panies 1,238 Exchanges for clearing house 463, Checks on other banks in tha same city or town as re porting bank S4 Checks -on banks located outside of city or town of report ing bank and other cash Items 59, War 8avlngs Certificates and Thrift Stamps actually owned Other assets, if any: Victory Loan Notes account customers on Juno SO, 1919. ,082.53 000.00 ,430.00 .000.00 ,000.00 000.00 713 4 12.367,0St.5l ; 10,59.14 80S, 430.01 ' 10,945.00 ,782 35 .775.03 687.84 237.01 ,836.85 724.60t.il 75.866.65 45,000.00 850,000.00 196,894.(1 036.81 044.67 6. 890. 401. 07 ,734.71 ' 583.990.00 823,663,669.21 1,260.000.00 . 250,000.00 86,412.79 115.t6t.lt i 1.854.00 22.76000 TOTAL LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in buiplus fund Undivided profits Interest and discount collected or credited, in advance of maturity and not earned (approximate) Amount reserved for taxes accrued Amount reserved for all Interest accrued Net amounts due to National banks .' 3,30fi,940 36 Net amounts due to banks, bankers, and trust companies 5,428.313. "2 Certified checks outstanding 23.213.31 Cashier's checks on own bank outstanding 100.622.16 Demand deposits (other than bank deposits) subject to Reserve (depos its payable within 30 days): Individual deposits subject to check 7,737.612 91 Certificates of deposit due In less than 30 days (other than for money borrowed) 297,383.64 r- ' Dividends unpaid 20,764.00 Certificates of deposit (other than for money borrowed).. 867,594.24 Postal savings deposits 82.245.34 ' , Other time deposits 1,2041.330.67 Other United States deposits. Including deposits of V. 8. ' disbursing officers - ' 70,608.97 19.139.591 S3 Bills payable with Federal Reserve Bank 1,100,000.00 Letters of Credit and Travelers' Checks sold for cssh and outstanding.. 1,505.00 ' Liabilities other than those above stated: Customers' subscriptions ts 5 Victory Loan Notes 583.990 00 TOTAL - !22.663,6t.!t .; Liabilities for rediscounts. Including those with Federal Reserve Bank.. 650.000.00 State of Nebraska County of Douglas, ss: ' I. F. H. Davis, IVesident of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that tha ' above statement Is true to the best at my knowledge and belief. F. H. DAVIS, Pres't. T Correct Attest: C. T. KOUNTZE. V. F. MEOEATH. ' , i JOHN W. GAMBLE. Directors. Subsctihed and sworn to before me tbia 10th day of July. 1919. - J (SEAL) A. H. caiSHOLM, Kotar FueUa, k : : i: !: V f