THE BEE: OMAHA. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY" 19, 1921.
Man WhoCuts
Way From Jail
Caught in Chase
"Bad Negro" Severs Wire Net-
tin; Around i,en in uuy ias
tile Pursued for 12
Blocks by Police. J
Watched by fellow prisoners in
t!ie "bull pen" at Central police
headquarters . yesterday afternoon
, while he quietly cut his way through
the wjre netting around the cetl.
' Herbert Lewis, negro 2221 Willis
avenue, described by police as a
"bad man,'', broke ail and escaped.
Lewis had been arrested only a
short time before after a spectacular
chase through' the streets for more
than 12 blocks by Detectives Munch
and Trapp. ,
A pal of his escaped in the chase.
Wanted for Holdups.
' Lewis had been apprehended on
investigation charges, being wanted
by the police in connection with re
cent burglaries,- holdups and rob
beries. ' , i:
Police say-he; had already con
fessed to Acting Chief of Detectives
Jack Pszanowaki to a number of
small holdups. .
Lewis , was , nlaced in the "bull
pen" at headquarters before being
taken to the iaiL Here he was in
rompany with Carman (Joe) Bpyles,
bound over to' the district court
tor robbery, .aiut W." R. Husband,
confessed highwayman, and other
prisoners.,, ' .', .
Unnoticed by anyone except his
'fllrtw wi'sdnersi Lewi Quietly be-
v ; gan ,to worlt on the wire netting
, which hc)d him prisoner.
. Sneaks Through Court. ;
v One ly one. he Broke the wires
. until nouh had been severed, to alJ
low 1iim to slip through, sneak into
the courtroom, and out to freedom
. without being seen by any tfficer. ,
, 111 absence was not noticed until
the "prisoners were lined up to be
'laLVii tn the citv .iail and counted.
'I heu one was missing., and a second
' checking disclosed that, it was Lewis.,
f uecauseot nis repuiauon ior uc
ipua "bad 'man," every officer on t!.u
" force was given explicit instructions
Mrs. Hynes Elected
( President of Visiting
Nurse Association
Mrs. Herbert Rogers was elected
houorary president, and Mrs. Wil
liam J. Hynes. president, at the an
nua meeting of the Omaha Visiting
Nurses' association in the Chamber
of Commerce yesterday follow
ing luncheon in the main dining
room. ' ,
Mrs. Thomas L. Davis was named
J first vice president, " Mrs. Luther
Kountre, second vice president, and
Mrs. Frank Norton, secretary.
. Miss Clara Thomas, retiring
secretary, was elected to the post of
treasurer. Miss Alice Buchanan U
the retiring treasurer. Y
Directors for the year chosen at
this meeting are Xlrs. William Rl
Wood. Mrs. Charles M. Wilhehu
and Mrs. A. C. Ellsworth.
Immediately following the lunch
eon annual reports of the retiring of
ficers were read , and the following
heads of departments' told of the
.work accomplished by their various
divisions during the year:
Miss Eva May of the maternity
service; Miss lfrieda Johnson, super
visor of child welfare; Miss Greta
Paulson, orthopedics: Miss Edith
Puis, assistant superintendent- of
district nurse, and Miss Florence
McCabe, superintendent of nurses.
Peter Golden to Speak for
Irish Cause at Fremont
Fremont, Neb., Jan. IS. (Special
Telegram.) Peter , Golden, cousin
of the late Tcrrence MacSwiney, lord
mayor of Cork, will appear in Fre
mont Wednesday night to address
til those interested in the -self-determination
of nations. An extensive pro
gram has been arranged for the ar
rival of the Irish advocate, who
notified the local committee he
would be able to speak to Fre
manters despite a hurried trip
throughout the west.
Postal Inspectors Ask
Investigation of Stock
Selling in Nebraska
Alleged "wild-cat" i stock selling,
schemes in Nebraska that have
fleeced numerous persons ' in . this
state out of millions of dollars will
be investigated by; a federal grand
jury, United States District Attorney
T. S. Allen announced yesterday.
A federal grand jury to inquire
into specififc cases will be ca'.led into
session within three months.
Mr. Allen refused to discloss the
identity of the compaives under fire.
Postal inspectors have received
numerous complaints of fraud in the
sale of fake stock through the mails
A federal grand jury to investigate
complaints, of liquor cases will be
called together in two weeks, the
district attorney stated,
Slate Bank at Norfolk '
Completes Organization
Norfolk, Neb., Jan. 18. (Special
Telegram.) The organization of the
Security State bank which will open
for business here Friday has been
completed. Georgi Gurtru of New
man Grove is president; W. E. Staab,
Norfolk, vjce-president; Charles' J.
Kulac. Norfolk, vice-president and
cashier. t
Dead Bandit's Nephew
Held for Complicity
In Robbery in Cafe
For alleged complicity in the rob
bery of Arlie Stewart in a cafe at
2556 Cuming street on the night of
January 5, Carman . (Joe) Boylcs,
1920 Capitol avenue, nephew and
former roommate of William League,
who was- shot and killed by detec
tives, was bound over to district court
yesterday. He pleaded not guilty in
Central police court. His bond was
set at $2,500.
Boyles was already out of pail on
$250 bond on an 'appeal from a 90
days' jail sentence for alleged va
grancy. He' had been arrested in
connection with the escape of two
of League's pals luring an attempted
robbery of the Mrs. William Crutch
field home. 2527 Patrick avenue,
i W. R. Husband, arrested also in
connection with the Stewart holdup,
declared in district court yesterday
that he would plead guilty and go to'
prison.
Nonpartisans Active.
Lodge Pole, Ncb., 'Jan. 18. (Spe
cial.) Nonpartisan league workers
have invaded Cheyenne county, and
are holding public meetings at school
houses and otner points.
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A. H. Blank Enterprises De
mand This Building April 1st
.Without warning, a definite order to vacate April 1st,
has been thrust upon;us by the A. H. Blank Enter
prises of Des Moines and Omaha. Our only recourse
is to quit business on that date, v
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Alleged Omaha Bank Robber
To Be Brought Here for Trial
" Harry Klein, alleged.' bandit, ar
rested in Peoria, 111.. Jast September
fu connection with the daylight roW
' berv of the Farmers and Merchants
bank . at . Benson on December 31.
1919, will be brought to Omaha on
a charge of highway robbery, act
ing i Chief w of Detectives John
Pszanwslci stated today. -'
Detective Ben Danbaum left, at
yesterday to bring Klein back.
The Ocean Insurance company
wjlh hea'lqvarters in Chicago J.s
pushing - the ' prosecution, of Klein.
The alleged bandit' fought extra
dition at the time of his arrest. He
has since been released under heavy
bon .1?, a charge of robbery standing
ajjcinst hi:n in , Peoria. . ' -
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AYith thousands of :doiars, worth of new spring merchandise in stock, '
in transit and on order, we are at this untimely hour demanded to re-'
lease our building. The lease; has been sofd, building to beJtvfeckec.
The orders are final. All Omaha will say, "Goodbye, Parisian." , X
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No one appreciates more keenly than the; management of the Parisian the
drastic necessity for the establishing of almost "give-away" prices on this
Wonderful garments in the latest winter creations as well as rack after
rack of .new spring suits, 'dresses and wraps; All must be thrown in this
whirlpool of. sacrifices regardless of their newness. ' '
The mightiest sale of our history. We must dispose of this
great stock Within the next 62 business days. There's no alter
native.; Noother path to follow. The Parisian will be a thing
of the past April 1st.
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ices that can be recalled by Omaha 's Oldest Citizens
No other location is available. Our decision is to quit
business in Omaha for good. The phenomenal losses we are
forced to absorb is your gain. Get your quotaLet nothing
J swerve your determination in this matter.
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- And the knock is so loud that it will be heard for iuile's.
' - Respond to this appeal.' It's a duty yoii owe -yourself. - N '
It's" the .master ' money-saving event of all time.
Look for the Big Greeii Signs
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Important!
So Luge is this stock and
so ridiculous the prices
instituted that we find it
impossible to quote prices
.at this tiniv The first
few days' selling will be
confined to Suits, Coats,
Dresses, Furs and Skirts.
Smaller articles will be
; ' offered at a later date.
DoorsOpenWed.8:30Sharp
i And to make buying as easy as possible we have . aug
- meuted every part of our service. All garments are on
racks. You can virtually serve yourself. ; ; x
Look for the Big Green Sighs
Buy Liberally But do not buy more than you
need as all sales must be final
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