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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 24, 1920)
01?. n THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, MO VEMKEK 24, 1920. J i V v V ! ft; a- ; c : I t, r, j- ; i f ' i ! . H ..' I I'- Police Protest , When Gamblers v Are Released ':' L Majority of Persons Rounded Up in, Chicago Raids Are Turned Loose; Others Re- A ceive Light Fines. ' - By EARL L. SH AUB, - jt'alrerml ServlM Stuff Correspondent. (Chicago, Nov. 23. The greatest . array ot jramblersNtyer seen under pne roof in Chicago appeared in the outh Clark street police station was all about, to see what they could do about it, bondsmen' and scores of ''fixers," in addition to the prosecu tors, court attaches aod that ever present throngof curious spectators. The backwash from the court room filled the hallways and the line extended into the street. The wheels of justice spun rapidly, but didn't jrind so fine as those stones of the gods which move more slowly. After a $25 fine had been assessed in one place where the police pro duced sheets to show that as much as $50,000 changed hands in a night. Chief of Detectives Hughes and Lieutenant John McGeehan were dis pleased. In another place the judge indicated he would release the men, since the police had not actually witnessed the gambling. The raid had the effecfof closing many places, said to have been op erating under full protection, with a jjtonday.-wlien 942 persons, arrested wang. Evidence was obtained in : m Sunday's gambling raids, were ar-isome'of the places which may rc- suit in uic uismissai 01 live yuutc captains in whose district the dives were operating. Alleged Embezzler Is Arrested in Dallas, Tex. Dallas, Tex., Nov. 23.--Po)ice here arrested a man t!7ey said they be lieved to be George L. Martin, wanted in Louisville, Ky., in connec tion with alleged embezzlement in volving about $700,000. Martin has been missing front Louisville since January, 1918, local authorities were advised. , Martin Had been operating a real estate business in Dallas for more than a year under anassumed name, according to the sheriff. ' .l4rty Injured in Wreck. Berlin. Nov. 22.-r-Forty persons !are known to have been killed or badly injured in a collision between a freight train and aiv express at Baraunswaldc, near Marienwerder. It is feared that other victims are still beneath the wreckage". raicrned for trial. The speedy disposal of 442 ot the cases brought-a protest from police authorities, prosecutors and others when fines of $25 were assessed against some ot the prisoners and a majority of them were released. Men who arc known to have won 000 in a single night paid then fines and went their way. Only the keepers of gambling houses who eaaed guilty were nnea. Big Winner Fined. Clarence Lazarus, who owns one of the most luxurious gambling apartments in the city, paid $25. The police have records to snow mar ne has won $25,000 at a single sitting. They say his flat was the last word . in style. Rich oriental rugs broke ' the foorfSl! on the floors. Negro butlers waited on the patrons. In a smoking room for women there were white maids in attendance. The lokout knew just which of the men an evening aress wno arove up Jimonsines to admit. - Nicholas Dandolous, known as "Nick the Greek" who was arrest ed a an inmate of the olacCwas re leased. Police vecordJ showhe had ften won $3,000 in a night. At the ..time of his arrest it was reported - he had $140,000 in 'his shirt. , - , - , "I should like to see that $140, 00O."Uai4 Judge Richardson. , "You have nothing on re, judge, replied. ! "I should like: to see it, Vrowa that gathered arouua rt room ;wasia 'recard- Vn dcJitioi to the prison- SC .1114J1UICU9 VI- (JOIUI" -see (what the trouDie r w ! ,: . ' (ow ases EDUC- EN'S lh op buy, es- ' things ! J II.. ' NeVer in ourjnjstory have, we been abki to otter such wonderful Value Giving as now7 This is especially true in Towels, Sheets, Pillow Cases and Bed Spreads. ;ajny are being offered Hght now at about pne Chalf price: x :. .. y ''$'Ku need ait no ionger for lower prices they're . hare right' now atBowen's. K ' Alid,-" as usual, ou makeyour own terms. v Advertisement. Delicate Children 3 .X 1 1 or adults should be put on ncn, nqurisning Vemulsifiecl cod-liver oil. x'- it i :' ., ' AAilVinPfA taken regularly after I meals, means growth, strengm, plumpness ana comfort to those who are over-thin, TS weak or debilitatfr i B Scott & Boarne. Eloomfield. N. J. I 7 CP JO-B7 American ,Wife;of ' . Greek Prince Gets Triumphal Welcome Paris, Nov. 2J. The Princess Christopher . the former Mrs. Wil liam" Leeds, widow of an American millionaire, expects to make a tri umphal entry into Athens tomorrow beside her royal husband, Prince Christopher, youngest brother of, former King Constantine. , The streets of the Greek capital are gaily decorated in honor of the return of the first, members of the exiled royal family. Enthusiasm is running high aud there are-turbulent scenes df joy in the, streets: Great crowds are parading nightly, shout ing, "We want Constantine." The former Mrsl Leeds informed Universal Service this morning in an interview that slie will remain in Athens but a few days, when she will go f Corfu, where she: will have charge of arrangement in suitably preparing Achillion palace for 'he tuture rsidence-of heT royal cousin, former Kaiser Wilhelm, who is now preparing to quit Doom permanent ly and livein Greece. Oklahoma C. O. P. Leader Will Be Held by Police Ardmore, Okl.,,N6V. 23. Because of the unfavorable condition of Jake L. Hamon, republican national com mitteeman of Oklahoma, who was shot Sunday night, county authori ties announced today he would not be arrested until his condition im proved. -' Miss Clara Smith, said to have beeh-formcrly his secretary, charged jointly with Hamon with a statutory offense and also (charged with the shooting, has lft Ardmore,' ostensi bly ,for California. District Judge Takes Rap At Governor for Paroles : Grand -island,; Neb., Nov. 23. (Special Telegram.) In sentencing Tames Price, negro, to the peniten tiary. Judge Bayard Payne of 1he district bench, commented somewhat caustically on the pvole question. Price had pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the police ocurt Monday morning. He was sentenced from one jto seven years. ' . , In imnosintr the sentence, th court explained that in the case of eood behavior the prisoner might apply for parole at the end of: 10 months.. And, contmued tne court "perhaps such a step can be jaken prior to ' that time by the present governor, who is somewhat peculiar in that respect." '. . . ; V. , Evening courses in foreman train ing will be organized in New xorlt City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse ftnd Pouehkeepsie. uu f r 7 ? l urn (7 . ; era For the Greatest Price Slashing Sale ever held in Omaha on thousands of dollars worth of ladies wearing apparel. 17ATCII TIMS PAPER THURSDifY!! IMMENSE. PURCHASE AND SALE of beautiful Dresses on sale tf Wednesday. For details see our advertisement on page 3. - . ' JULIUS ORKIN 1508-10 Douglas. ' AnygBTISEMEXT 3 ANISHED pimples, blotches, sores, numors, and eruptions, by taking Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. For a poor com plexion, and for the poor blood that .causes it, this ia a proved remedy. In disease or dis order of the skin or scalp, in trouble that comes from impure blood, the "Discovery" is the medicine to take. Scrofula, Eczema, Tetter, Salt- rheum, Boils, Carbuncles and kindred ailments are eradicated. k Send 10c to Dr. Pierce'a l Invalids' Jlotel, Buffalo, N. Y., Vor trial package ofthe Tablets. l .u . t .... .... ,., ... Tr , , I., . ,1 p ..g-n ,M , g"1' " . T1"i'gM"iirnrw 'y -A - Bosh and Clap-trap .Inevitably accompany market chanRes, making it difficult to de termine value. - Why rto be sure of the quality! Wh not buy where' " baiting" and other foolish measures are not allowed! TJiis store is full, of merchandise of a dependable character be--ihg sold steadily on the market, .r ' Women's and Misses' Section. Second Fhot A Reductions on Ready-to- Wear Taking place months earlier, than Usual. Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock Ave offer our entire stock of Women's Tailored Suits at unusual reductions. . fc" Women Tailored Suits at January Prices Fall and Winter Suits Reduced One-Third to One-Half and More ' - .;t..v;.'-. 'y:r' :" We have decided to sell our suits now, while botn the demand and weather is ripe for -them and at inducement that will appeal lo the most thrifty.' Every suit included ia this great sale. Suits beautifully tailored' as well as sumptuously fur trimmed yodels; sizes 16 to 46 as well as' odd sized suits. The materials are Gold-, tone, Velpur, Broadcloth, VjpHyne, Tricotine, Silvertone and Check yelour. , ; t- l - ' , '. ' ' s .-TrunflungsSome of the fur trbnmings arc of Nutria, Mole, Ko ' linsky, Australian Opossum, Squinrel. and French Seal. Salt formerly I67.M $050 2$ 8nlU formerly I87J0 t'A iroo - 1 Salts former) $150 $?fl50 69 I- 4 In addition to the above three lots All Individual Model Suits - ! , . . ' s Vz Off Regular Prices and the balance of our superbly tailored and luxuriously trimmed fults, i Salts originally priced $14540 now, $HM Suits originally priced $197.50 now, Suits originally priced $167.50 now, $111X0 Salts originally priced $250.00 now, Salts originally priced $205.00 now $196X6 $13LM Junior Suits at Savings of More than lz Sizes 14, IS and 17. Smart styles, superb materials, some fur collared, in hree groups. $32.50 . $43.50 ,$69.50. Talues to $49.50. Valnes to $790 Taluei to $08X0 Children's and Juniors' Section Second Floor. Wednesday will be an interesting day for the parent who wishes to make a good value practical gift on Thanksgiving. N youyncture the pride the.Thank fuiness one enjoys when sitting down to the well-spread table, or at any function given to friends, in seeing Silverware of fitting Quality gracing the tafyle? Every woman loves GOOD Silverware. K is a part of her h'ome and, in after years, it will be her Silverware that will give character and charm for those of another generation just as grandmother's Silverware is the heirloom today. . m j& . - f f Silverware is bought by patterns a piece at a time, if you wish. GJve gifts of Silverware, "The Gift that Lasts;" you'll always be in goodform.' Your Jeweler is always ready to serve you ' .- , he can help you as to the Pattern the-' pieces she may already have. Just ask your jeweler to help you when buying Silver ware. - ;,1 X-.' Greater Opiaka Jewelers Children's Hats & Tarns Hats ofNeaver, Cut Velour, . Plush Velvets and leather. Tarns for both misses and cliil - dren In Velour, Plush, Velvet and Duvetyn. All at One-Fourth Off ' Warm Flapper Coat And (foats for Small Women, Smart style coats mainly of re- . lour and leathecfboth loose back and belted models, warmly inter lined and lined. Cape and double collar effects, as well as some with fur collars of Kit Coney. Colors: Nankin, Reindeer, Navy, uruad. Bedouin and other of the newer brown shades, (14 to 16) $29.50 Silk Goods by the Yard There was a merry scramble for silks, but the quantity is large and there will be a glorious assortment on the counters. Wetiave never sold , these Qualities cheaper. We want you to know that in these days ot los.s In meeting the market that we are making a small profit on these Bilks. The other icllow took Jhe loss. We believe they are as cheap' as they - will be. - . IN ONE. GREAT LOT ABE GROUPED 36-inch Black SaUk Duchess. 36-inch " plain Satins in day and evening shades. 36-inch plai d and Check Dress Silks. 36-incb Novelty Silks in figures and self-tone stripes. 40-inch Foul ard. , 40-inch good wpithi Creoe da Chin. miW tints and shades. 36-inch Wash Satin in white and flesh. 40-inch silk and . V weave. Every piece not only free from defect, b ut of such quality as to warrant I our absolute guarantee of Tightness. Silks that have sold up to 14.50 JL : Dress Goods Taken From Our Own Stock FRENCH SjSRGES, Wobl Taffetas, Storm Serges, Novelty Stripes. Sold fl- Qg up to 14.00, per yard, ( Jpl.O 48-1JI. FRENCH SERGE. Epingle, 48-In' Gabardine, 50-in. Broadcloths in Sold up to S5.00, per yard " Pw.xO HIGH CLASS NOVELTY WEAVES. The cream of our stock. All E4-inch widths. V Chacked Velours, Scotch Tweeds, PJain Velours, Extra Broadcloth, Gabardine, Poiret xwiu, xncounes, uoiaione, ourenone, etc. nemy or navies and browns. Sold up to 17.50. Yard, i $495 Pre-Holiday Sale" Filet Laces The pre-eminently popular ultra modern type of lace. So much in demand that these 'could hardly be i said to be affected by the market, but for reasons ot our own we offer Wednesday at 9 o'clock a gWip of edges 2Vt v to 8 inches in width at very low prices, ranging from $1.19 to $6.25 per yard You will thank ua for nsliting tot . your fancy work for the holidays by making; this opportunity. - f v " Women!s Gloves A typical day-befoie-Thanksgiving sale. Good gloves at a corking, price. Two-clasp kid in black, brown, tan, gray and white. Regular stock priced 14.00 and 14.25. Sale opens at 9 o clock, ; - Clearance of ' House Dresses Ginghams, Chambrays and Percales, in checks, stripes, plaids, combinations N and solid Colors in blue, pink and " lavender. These dresses are. mostly one and two of a kind and show slight effects of handling. . v " . 48 dresses formerly priced to $5.95. now, 91. &3 76 dresses formerly priced, to $6.95, now, 825 $2.55 pair - r . 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