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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 18, 1920)
ARMED BANDITS HOLD UP MAN ; 1 0 HOUSES ROBBED Highwaymen Get $8 From E. F. Mahl Sneak Thieves Get Loot From Many Homes. BABY, VICTIM OF POISONING, TAKEN TO KANSAS CITY Parents Leave With Body of Child Who Took Over dose of Tonic. aim 3-'4 L;ike street, tore loose the I'is home and One highway robbery , artd hi burglaries and thefts were report-d to Omaha police Friday night. v F. Malil, living at the Carter ,ke club, reported he was held un Arl robbed of $8 by two unjnaskal men at 1 a. m pear Ninth Locust streets. .V M. Trimble, reported burglars .screen door on stole $60. One silk shirt and a pair of cuff links valued at $40 were stolen from Sylvester Hare, Keystone hotel, while at work at 408 Farnam street. Clothing is Taken. One pair of trousers, two hats and two pairs of shoes comprised the loot of burglars who broke the lock on the front door of the home of James Brewer, 1124 Dodge street. A suit, hat and pair oi shoes, stolen from the home of George Windsor, 21)7 Seward street, were later recovered by detectives from negroes in the neighborhood. Clothing valued at ?75 was re ported stolen from the home of Erne Miller, 2433 Franklin street. Two pair of trousers were taken from the room of Andrew Swanson, 1322 Douglas street. Brick Through Window. Burglars who heaved a hrick through the window of the home of A. Keyser, 1002 South Thirteenth street, were frightened away before securing any loot when Keyser was awakened by the falling glass. Prof. R. H. Crocatron of the Uni versity of California, Berkeley, Cal., who is touring the country in his automobile, left his car at the Blackstone garage, he reported to pojice, and when he returned his $b5 coat was missing. John Harris compla tied of the loss of $.50 worth of clothing from his room in the Albany hotel. An extra tire was stolen from the Scott Tent and Awning cornpanv truck as it stood at Fifteenth and Howard streets. State Editors' Meet In Omaha Is Promised Large Attendance Indications arc rfuit the annual summer session of the Nebraska Editorial association in Omaha, July 26 to 28, will be one of the largest in the organization's history, accord ing to George S. roxworthv of the Western Newspaper Union, who re turner rriday trom Sioux City, where he attended a meeting of the Tri-State Editorial association. Nebraska delegates at that con vention pledged themselves to at tend the Omaha meeting. II. C. Hotoling, secretary of the national association, will be the only speaker at the coming convention, as 'it is purely a social meeting. A long pro gram of entertainment has been ar ranged. Arthur Thomas, manager of the Chamber of Commerce pub licity bureau, also attended the Sioux City gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon C. Page, 4.S08 Chicago street, left Omaha yesterday for Kansas City with the body of their little daughter, Lucille, - years and 3 months old, which is to be buried there. The child died last Thursday in convulsions. Dr. A. S. Rubnitz'was called, but failed to save her. On the death certificate, fifed with the board of health, Dr. Rubnitz gives the cause of death as "strychnine poisoning accidental." Neighbors said the Page family was preparing to move Thursday and in the hustle and bustle of pack ing Lucille and her 4-year-old broth er were left to their own devices. The children had been taking a tonic, prescribed by the family phy sician and a bottle of this tonic was on a shelf in easy reach of the tots during the moving preparations. Lucille reached the bottle and drank too much of it, neighbors de clare, convulsions which caused her death resulting. Tramps Who Rescued Lad From Drowning Rewarded With Ride WANDERER WILL TELL FULL TALE OF HIS CRIME Was on Verge of Detailed Confession When Fellow Prisoner Interrupts Him From Nearby Cell. Because they had saved David Bleichcr, 14 years old, 1919 Willis avenue, from drowning under the Illinois Central trestle at Carter Lake Friday, Robert O'Neill and Tom Cunningham, tramps, were iven a tree ride out of Omaha in a Northwestern caboose bv a varci- master. Young Bleichcr was bathing with boy companions. He dove too deep and was enmeshed in seaweed. Cries of his friends attracted the tramps. O'Neill, after a long strug gle under water, brought the lad to the surface. Both were semi-conscious. Cunningham helped the pair to the shore and resuscitated them. The Northwestern official happened along at this point and asked the tramps what they wanted. Their reply that they wished to get out of town was fulfilled by the order of the yardmasrVr. Chicago Tribune-Omaha 1W Leased Mire. Chicago, July 17. Carl Wanderer has not yet told the entire story of why he slew his wile and the ragged stranger he had hired to help rob her. He was on the verge of tclljng it today when a pris oner in an adjoining cell burst into a fit of coarse, obscene, profane merriment at his display of emo tion and Wanderer shut up like a clam. Charlie Johnson, a friend of the family, was urging him to tell the whole truth so he would die with a clean slate. Wanderer's lips be gan to tremble and tears came into his reddened eves as he started to tell something. Then came the burst of profanity from the next cell and the tale was not told. It is admitted, however, that Wanderer' uas nea aoout nis intention ot re joining the army. He had other, plans in mind after getting his wife's! money and disposing of her, but,; he alone, knows what they were. Of-I ticials believe he will explain every-' thing before he goes to the gallows.1 Wanderer is well supplied with money, a large roll of bills of big denominations, the source of which is unknown. Although he is fac, ingr almost certain death on the gl-i lows within a few weeks, he is hav ing some expensive dental work, done. Lately he has devoted much time to reading a Bible provided by' his relatives. Tenants Ordered to Vacate May Join League of Renters Tenants of the Birchwood and Mayfair apartments are considering joining the Omaha Tenants' Protec tive league, according to members of that body, following notices to vacate at the expiration of their present leases. According to members of the league, Birchwood tenants have all received notifications ofVheir land lord's desire that they move by Sep tember 30. At the Mayfair tenants were notified that they must vacate, because of contemplated changes and renovations.. According to tenants and mem bers of the league, the requests are attempts on the part of the landlords to secure vacant property to offer at increased rentals. Exams for Postal Clerks and Carriers In Omaha August 14 The postal branch of the govern ment needs -clerks and carriers in Omaha. Postmaster Herbert Daniel said yesterday an examination will be held August 14. The government, he says, has several attractive offers for good applicants. Good pay, a vacation and a pension system is part of the service. Operated Without Consent, QuinlVy received 4 !tter estrr- iV tv.im ;i worn. lit living np;jr Woman Says; Asks $50,000, Nv.,fo,k' vvhich ,fU,s.: Atrs. Etta Peterson tiled suit in district court yesterday against the Nicholas Seun hospital, Dr. A. P. Condon and Dr. C. Harold Newell for $50,000. An operation was per formed upon her without her con sent, she says. She entered the hos pital March 22, she says. "Prohibitionist" Would Know Law On Manufacturing Wine "When is a prohibitionist not a prohibitionist?" asks Deputy United States Marshal Knimett C. Cjuinley. wine or cider tor your own use, would like to know the law in the matter. 1 am strickley a prohibi tionist hut not of the W, J. Brine type." (Jtiiulry wonders if she is referring to the Commoner. The woman's inquiries will "lie answered. Mother of Tom Falconer Reported Seriously III Mrs. Margaret Falconer, mother of City Commissioner Thomas Fal coner, 2114 Maple, street, was n ported very low yesterdav. Mis. Fa coi ner is 6' i rs old and is believe tn be suti'crug from diabetes, lit condition was considered very s rioiu today. Commissioner '"" coner was 'reported slightly in proved yesterday. BEST QUALITY Auto Oil, 80c gallon; Good Grade Auto Oil, 60c gallon. Bring your own can. 14th and Capitol Ave. mmmitmmmmmmmmccENTRAL FURNITURE ST0RE'Au-SBa,"'x- "EM!-; 1 Opportunities for Saving Are Greatest Diving GirPs Ring, Lost in Cycle Crash, Found On Pavement Carnival Workers Arrested; Gambling Devices Seized Twenty-eight alleged gambling de vices and 21 men and women were taken by state agents and city police in a raid Friday night on the Gold Medal carnival at Eleventh street and First avenue, Council BlulTs. H. E. Billick, general manager of the carnival; II. Walker and H. A. Grcenleafv were arrested with 18 other men and women. All were taken to the county jail, where they await decision of County Attorney Swanson as to size of individual bonds. State Agent O. O. Rock conducted the raid. Children's Code Commission Considering Proposed Laws The children's code commission met at the Omaha Chamber of Com merce yesterday to discuss proposed bills for submission to the state leg islature at its next session. Judge Arthur Wray of York, who attended the third party convention at Chi cago, was expected to be present. He is a member of the commisslor. Others who attended were C. F. Prevcy, secretary, and Judge Lin coln Frost of Lincoln, Dr. James P. Edwards and Mrs. Draper Smith tf Omaha. Commerce Girls Outstrip Boys' Attendance Record Records at the High School of Commerce show that the girls lead the boys in perfect attendance. The following girls were not ab sent, tardy or excused during the past four semesters: Louise Novak. Cecelia Adolfson', Alecn Hansen. Emma Johnson, Lu cille Petrie, Martha Lund', Esther Petersen, Jessie Sauers and Esther Hansen. Sail for Europe District Judge Redick and his fam ily left Friday for New York, where they will sail July 24 for Europe. They expect to return to Omaha September 16. Tenants Hit Back Heavily At Statement by Kennedy Branding statements of Alfred C. Kennedy, president of the Building Owners and Managers association, regarding the Omaha Tenants Pro tective league as unwarranted and an affront to the 'citizens of Omaha, members of the league Friday night passed a "red-hot" resolution at their meeting in the city hall. H. H. Claiborne presented the resolution, which concludes by re affirming the allegiance of members of the league to American principles and denouncing profiteering land lords. The resolution was passed in les sthan one minute. Plan Building Campaign If Test Home Satisfies Officials of the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce took the first step Friday in what promises to be the largest building boom that city has known for years. . j Pledges of $3,350 were -made to finance the construction of a model! steel j.nd concrete home, to be con structed 80 per cei'.t btlow the cost of all wcod or all brick hemes. j If this model satisfies the real j estate association and officials of the1 chamber, contracts will be let for j 100 similar homes, the capital to be i furnished bv the tvo organizations. When Peggy Fortune, Krujr park diving girl, and Fred Kasner, Krug park lite guard, were smashed ur. in their motorcycle Wednesday night at Thirty-sixth and Farnani streets, Peggy lost a diamond ring set in platinum and valued at $175. Imbedded in a crevice of the pavement, but in plain sight, ht-r ring was found late Friday after noon, by Detectives Ford and Trapp Kasner, who lies in Nicholas Senn hospital with a fractured skull anri other injuries was reported much improved yesterday. Little hope was at first held for his recovery. Kasner lives at Nineteenth and O streets. Miss Fortune lives at 3024 North Fifty-fourth street. Says Woman 70 Years Old Flirted With Grandfather Accusing her next door neighbor. Mrs. M. Bosneck, 70 years old, 2815 R street, with flirting with her grandfather and pushing her down while at her home, Mrs. A. Frivki vitz appeared in Justice of the Peace Collins court yesterday and asked that Mrs. Bosneck be placed under a peace bond. The case was continued one week. 1 f il JS&ILJHI - irvm ' II Oat - ? Complete Outfits You wilt bo. happily surprised at the enor mous savings that can , be effected upon the purchase of a complete outfit. NOW I the time BO WEN'S Is the plooe. Jj OMAHAS VALUXVSIVING STORE" HOWARD ST..BETWtEN.I5?&, 16' ' Unequalled Service The same courteous attention, prompt de liveries and sincere service is yours now as during our regular selling periods. I. if Below Are a Few Items That Will Convince You of the Genuineness and Bigness This July Clearance Mahogany Finish Wood Bed Luxurious Chair in Velour $6945 Clearance Sale Price . Most beautifully uphol stered in Old Rose Velour of best quality. A chair possessing all the com fort-giving quali ties; a chair of remarkable beauty. Splendid Cane and Mahogany Sofa 7-JI4l50, Revival Meetings Here ; Revival meetings will be held at ! Sixteenth and Ohio streets, starting Sunday. Rev. M. B. Long of Long Pine,. Neb., and Sister Trihbet of Stuigis, Mich., will be in charge of the meetings. South Side Reckless Driver Fined Charles Buresh, Thirteenth and Edwards streets, was fined $20 in South Side police court yesterday for reckless driving. Buresh was charged with passing a street car unloading passengers at the Q street viaduct. This is .his second offense, police said), and the judge threatened him with a jail sentence. Woman Held, Man Freed Mrs. Callie M. Robins, 41 18 South Twenty-seventh street, charged with .illegal possession of liquor, was in South Side police court yes terday. Her case was continued to August 2. Thomas Hart, who was arrested during the raid on the the Robins home, was discharged. Seeking Clarence Stokes, j Clarence F Stokes, who is sup- posed to be working with an under-' ,..!.: t i - i . i.iKiiiK esiaonsnment or garage m Omaha, is being sought by his brother, K. M. Stokes, Eagle Lake, Minn. For Relief From the . ' Heat and forj Comfort ' in the Home Ifse an Electric Faa You'll fflel better, work better and rest better if you have an' Electric Fan in the home. Select and purchase now while the stock is complete. Straight Blow and Oscillating Fans $11.00 to $43.00 See them at work at the Elec tric Shop. A large sofa, most ele gant in appearance, and best in construction. Thoe are removable and spring filled cushions, as well as luxurious pillows. Beautifully upholstered in fine Tapestry. TIL. Satin Walnut Kitchen Cabinet $950 Clearance Sale Price . The cabinet wc offer is very similar to the illus tration, and in every way up to our standard of quality. In it you will find a place for everything That should be in a Kitchen Cabinet; the ar rangement is mast convenient. $3750 Cretonne Upholstered Excellent Fibre Settee . . . Your choice of Ivory or Frosted Brown finishes, in assorted patterns of choice cre tonnes. Has removable cushions, spring seats and broad arms; larige size and rigid construction. $1475 Clearance Sale Price . Now is your opportui nity to secure at a Very low price a bed to match your other bedroom pieces. The bed illustrated is the slat-end type, very much in style today. The price is far below present-day cost to manufacture. Splendid Wood Bed in Fumed Oak $125 Brown Mahogany Settee In Clearance Sale at . . $3495 Most pleasing in design and excellent in con struction. Sturdily built and will give years of satisfactory service. Upholstered in beautiful tapestry of eVcellent quality. Spring seat and very comtortable. Similar to the. picture, but not an exact repro duction. Full size, well made and neatly fin ished. Big 'value. Solid as the Oai Tree From Which It Is Made and most rigid in con struction; in fact these rockers are so well made and so handsomely fin ished that many years of service is guaranteed ; suitable as an extra rock er in your home, or as a porch rocker. Clearance Sale Price . . $495 A Divan bj Day A Bed by Night i The Bee's Fund for Free Milk and Ice How can people ignore the suf ferings of the babies of the very poor these terrible days of heat? Unless they get help some of them will not be "in the land of the liv ing next fall. j Don't you have a ceftain duty tc perform in this? Send or bring a contribution to this fund which supplies pure milk to the babies of the poor and father less than one minute. Previously acknowledged $ 19B.7 S Joe Williams 2-00 Total' J1JS.75 Ii Int It. lie aeon Deaths and Funerals Mrs. J. D. Jones. 79 years oM, founder "t the Kings DauRhte society on the South Sid?, and !at wurvlvintf charter member of th First Baptist ihun'h on the South Plde, died Friday at her home, 4512 ISouth Twenty -wei-und atrtet, of heart disease. She was familiarly knoivn to) old residents as "Mother" .lones. She had been a resident of Omaiia for years. She is survived by two sons, Krank A. of Omaha and Charles E. .tones of Houston. Tpx. Funeral services will be held from he home Sunday at 4 p. in. Burial will be in Forest I .awn. riar B. Schneider. 41 years old. died Friday at tha home of her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Gautier. 3909 North Forty-first street. Funeral services will bs held Sun day at 4 p. m. from the Haynea chapel. Twenty-fourth ami Amea avenue. Burial will be In Forest Lawn. APOLLO TODAY EUGENE O'BRIEN in "THE FIGUREHEAD" Also a Mac Sennett Comedy "THE STAR BOARDER" Mahogany Toilet Table $3265 Just as you sec it pic tured above; triplicate mirrors of best French plate. Fumed Oaf Duofold $3985 A handsome and useful piece of fine furniture at a remark ably low price. Easily converted into full sized bed "covered with- irriga tion Spanish leather. Oak Buffet Oak Buffet Fumed Oak $2865 $365 $4495 HI Fib re Massive, colonial design; rich golden unlsh. Just like the pic ture and a wonder ful value. Simple, yet attrac tive design that will harmonize with ' al most any design of goldr-n oak dining furniture. Straight line, mis sion design; a style that will always be very much In de mand. Splendid con struction and finish. Clearance Sale Price , Fernery ..$1250 Hand-woven of excellent fibre, ptistic and durable. Equipped with heavy, rust -proof pan. CARS WASHED and Stored All Day $1.50 14th and Capitol Ave. ra FistMa-Pay When Cmrcdl A mild syiUm of treatment that cures Piles. Fistula and othei Rectal Diseases in a short time, without a severe aureieal on. eration. No Chloroform, Ether or other general anesthetie used. A cure guaranteed in every caae accepted for treatment, and no money ia to be paid until cured. Write for book on Reetal Diseases, with names and testimonials of mora than 1.000 prominent people vrho have been permanently cured. DR. E. R. TARRY Sanatorium, Peters Truat Bid. (Be Bldf.) Omaha, Neb. Dr. R. S. Johnston, Med cal Director V.YSWiZi 1 All Grass Rugs at Clearance Prices Best Designs and Colorings Size 9x12 ft. July Clear ance Price, $7.95 each. Size 8x10 ft. July Clear ance Price, $6.45 each. Size 6x 9 ft. July Clear ance Trice, $4.35 each. Size 4x7 ft. July Clear ance Price, $2.65 each. Size 3x6- ft.' July Clear ance Price $2.15 each. She 27x34 in. July Clear ance Price $1.05 each. Short Lengths Bordered Voiles Marquisettes and Curtain Nets 3 c Per,- Remnants and Discontinued Patterns of Printed Linoleums Square 89 C Yard Many of these remnants contain enough mnteml to make two pairs of curtains. On Sale Monday. Best quality and many se lect patterns. Some rem nants large enough for one room. Best Felt Base Floor Covering Man choice linoleum pat terns. Clearance Price DyC Yard V if; to Have Root Pre, Adv.