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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 11, 1921)
THE HEE : OMAHA, FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1921. France Sc'ks to Get U. S. to Join Modified League It h Announced Negotiations Are Under Way Now to Se cure Acceptance of Harding, Paris. March 10. (By 'The Asso ciated I'rcss.) It was stated at the foreign ollicc today that negotiations were under way between the French embassy at Washington and the State department in an effort to induce President Harding to favor ac ceptance of a modified league of na tions. The French position is conciliatory, and is believed to relate to expres sions by officials connected with the pre-ent Washington administration, maJed tiring the peace conference. Hughes Is Silent. Washington, March 10. (By The , Associated Press.) Administration 'officials withheld comment today on the statement made at the French foreign office that negotiations were under way between the French em bassy here and the State department with regard to the acceptance by the United States of a modified league cf nations. The impression was given, how ever, that the initiative in any such development rested entirely with the French government and that in any event the matter had not yet reached the stage of negotiations. This was diplomatic day at the State depart ment and Secretary Hughes refused to discuss the question. It became known, however, that on last Tues day he had a half hour talk with Ambassador Jusscrand just before the presentation of the diplomatic corps. Whether the subject of the leajue of nations was broached has not been made known. President Harding already has re-1 ceived considerable information through his unofficial sources re garding the feeling of European stateMiien and it is expected that he will make a still more exhaustive in vestigation before lie launches his foreign program. The forthcoming visit of former Fremicr Vivtani on special mission and the return of Ambassador Davis from London are regarded as open ing two important avenues of in formation aside from those which the president is preparing on his own initiative. It would not surprise those who have been in close touch with the situation if, in addition, the president sent several representatives abroad within the next weeks to make inquiries. Man Charged With Arson To Be Tried in Plattsmouth Nebraska City. Neb., March 10. (Special.) Frank Popcl, jr., charg ed with arson in collection with the invsterious fire at the Frontier ho tel here nearly two years ago, will be tried before Judge James P. Kegley in the district court at riattsmouth next Monday. Popcl was convicted in this county several months ago and was sentenced to the penitentiary. The case was ap pealed to the supreme court and a new trial granted. The case was taken to the Cass county district court on the grounds that a fair trial here was impossible and that the people of the community were prejudiced against him. Grand Island Merchants Oppose Exchange Rate9 Grand island, Neb., March 10. (Special.) A vigorous protest against the passage of the proposed law that would authorize bankers to charge exchange of 10 cents on each $100 on checks has been made by the retail merchants' section of the Grand Island Chamber of Com merce. It is "going back to the old time holdup methods," declares the resolution adopted, "and is consider ed unprogressivc." Copies of the res olution have been sent to the Hall county's representatives and other members of the legislature. Four Are Slain Near Belfast bv Armed Sinn Fein Two Former Soldiers, Both of Thurles, Executed liy Firing Squad Two Other3 Found in Lane. Belfast, March 10. Four men who had incurred the displeasure ot the Sinn Kin. were killed here on Tuesday night. The bodies of James Maher and Patrick U.Mara, former soldiers and both residents' ot the town of Thurles, were found in field. Mahcr's body was labeled "spy." It is stated they were ac cused of giving information to the Dolice. The bodies of two other men were found in a country lane at Augnacloy and oa their breasts were cards inscribed with the words: "Triea, convicted and executed by the Irish republican army." One was identified as Francis McPhillips. A youth was tied to a gate in the town of Kcady on Tuesday night by two masked men, who fastened a placard to his clothing reading: "Too young to be shot. Beware. Keep yrtur mouth shut." Police at Carrick-on-Shannon have arrested Alexander McCabe, a mem ber of the SJnn Fein parliament, and Michael McLoughlin, a prominent Sinn Ferrter. Patrick Moran, who was tried on charges that he was connected with the murder of several British offi cers in Dublin on November 21, 1920, has been sentenced to death and the sentence has been confirmed by General MacReady, military com mander in Ireland. Prussian Cabinet Resigns Berlin, March 10. Resignation of the Prussian cabinet was announced today. The present cabinet was formed on March 29, last, with Herr Braun as premier. Employes Will Vote On Packing House Strike i iloiuinurtl From 1'nfc One.) Igreeniiiit entered with the United j aiaies Jjeparuncni 01 uiihu. The vote is to be "yes"' or "no.1 Board Given Full Power. The conference gave the executive board of the union "full authority to call and conduct the entire strike situation, and arrange all adjust ments," and warned all affiliated un ions and district councils against ' ......... - ..... o . - Moments until authorized to do so bv the board. Officers were uncertain whether a two-thirds majority, or simply a majority, was required to make a strike vote carry. They asserted, however, that if the sentiment of the conference delegates was represen tative workers would vote for a strike by a large majority. Returns on the vote should be complete by next Wednesday in the opinion of the officers. That the conference favored an immediate strike following the referendum was indicated by a resolution that St is the sense of the conference that the referendum vote and the putting into effect of such a vote shall be done without any more delay than the sensible handling of the situa tion requires." Local Unions Warned. Mr. Lane said the warning to local unions against taking action before instructed by the board was to prevent a "runaway strike." The conference called on the cen tral bodies of "all other trade unions" to aid in a whirlwind cam paign for increasing memberships. It arranged for a scries of mass meetings to be held in every citv where unions have headquarters and issued an invitation to "prominent cit'zens, ministers, priests and men in public offices" to attend. A majority of these meetings are to be held next Sunday and many of them will be preceded by parades protesting proponed readjustments by packers, according to delegates. J he plan to enjoin packing inter ests trom reducing wages and Chang lie ssms meat artists on the Vic $3 it The Victrola brings into your home the great attractions offered on the opera and concert stage. In one night you can hear not one famous artist but as many as you choose. You share in the keen musical pleasure experienced by the hosts of music lovers who attend the actual per formances, for the world's greatest artists make records for . the Victor. Victrolas in great variety from $25 to $1500. Victor dealers everywhere. New Victor Records demonstrated at all dealers in Victor products on the 1st of each month. Victor Talking Machine Co. 1 Camden, New Jersey 'for- llll HIS MASTERS VOICE neau&nccoflP This trademark tnd the trademarked vord"Victrola"identify all our product. Look under the Udl Look on the labell VICTOR TALKING MACHINE CO. Camden. N.J. 1& 5 I ing working hoi'r. through the fed eral court, was left "entirely in tlu hands of Kedmoii S. lirennan. gen eral counsel 'for the butcher work men's union. Presents Injunction Idea. Mr. Iirennai-, who attended the closing sessions of the conference yesterday, presented the injunction idea, and added that, "if necesary, we c.vi ask the courts to appoint re ceivers for Mil big packing con cert's." lie proposed to file a petition for injunction against the packers in the federal court in C hicago the fore part of next week and ask for a tempor ary restraining order to prevent packers from reducing wages and changing hours beginning Monday, as is planned by packing interests. "We are investigating laws heal ing on restraining such readjust ments," said Lane. "I believ: the Kansas Industrial law makes a 30-day notice of such a change as the packers propose necessary. If so, the packers have failed to comply with the law in that state, for they have given us only a short notice." Southern Nebraska Fruit Not Damaged ly Cold Wave Beatrice, Neb., March 10. (Spe cial.) The temperature dropped to 21 above zero in this section of the state, but it is seid the fruit is' not far enough advanced to be damaged. Occupation of Rhine Ports Is Nearly Completed All That Remains to Re Done I Seizure of Pew Villages and Several Important Cross Roads. in the occupied district. A Ducssel ilorf newspaper said yesterday that it the allied authorities followed out the lines laid down yi the proclama tion by General de liotittee, the oc cupation of the city would be "sup portable." While the presence of allied troops has been accepted by good grace by most of the people, business men in the occupied district are wor ried over the consequences of new customs system. Reports are cur rent that certain lactones have can freight service in the state. The com mission has notified the brotherhood that a formal complaint will be necessary before it can take jurisdk Alliance Schools to Retain Salary Schedule of 1920 Alliance, eh., March 10. (Spr cial.) The board of education here has decided to adhere to the salarv schedule which was adopted in th' stirlntf nf 10'rt Tliffh si'hnnl Imrlirr celled orders amounting to (i).0tKI,000 J who remain r.xt vear w ill receive marKs, out tnese rumors nave not Allied Military Headquarters. Xeuss, March 10. (By The Asso ciated Tress) Allied forces have virtually completed the occupation of the Rhine ports of the Ruhr re gion. All that remains to be done being the seizure of a few villages and important cross roads. As yet, commanding officers have not ar ranged for a division of the occupied zone between th British, Belgian and French units. The soldiers engaged in the opera tion were delighted with their "mili tary promenade," which was favored by unusually fine weather. They draw comparisons between the re ception given them here and in Frankfort last year, and there seems to b,e a sort of friendly atmosphere been confirmed. 1'eople of the middle and working classes fear there will be an increase in the cost of living. They are lav ing in stocks of provisions and arc7 besieging stores. In some cases fear is expressed that stocks of food will he rapidly exhausted. Omaha Trainmen Complain Of Safety Conditions Lincoln, March 10. (Special.) Fifty menicrs of the Brotherhood of Locomotive 1 rainmen ot Umaiia, headed by W. II. Stropshire, have complained by petition to the Nebraska railway commission that safety conditions required by statute have not been complied with by the railroads in the Omaha switching yards. The complaint also applies to an increase ot 311KI and grant- teachers will receive an increase oi $75. Pawnee City Clec Clnhs Will Present Operetta Pawnee City, Xeb., March 10. (Special.) The High school operet ta, offered each year by the two school glee clubs, is being prepared under the direction of Miss Gertrude llasslcr, instructor in school music. The name of this year's play is "Tlu' Love i'irate,s of Hawaii." Phelps-Dodge Corporation Cuts Its Dividend Shares Xew York, March 10. Directors of the I'helps-Dodge corporation, copper producers, today declared a quartely dividend of $1 a share, com pared with the previous rale of $2.50 a share. A Vanity Box for 69c A large, gold finish box of compact powder in all shades, with a puff, is a splendid value for 69c. Center Aide Main Floor Silk Lisle Hose Are Serviceable Black, navy, gray and cordovan silk lisles with garter tops and double soles. Black lisle hose with lav ender tipping are full fashioned. Black lisle hose with maco split soles are well reinforced. These three styles are $1.25 a pair. Center Aide Main Floor Demonstration of Yarns Miss Steenstrup is demon strating Minerva yarns. She bi'ought with her models of the newest de signs in both knitting and crocheting and will assist you in copying them. Artneedlework Second Floor Hats Skirt Protectors Rubberized protectors are a safeguard to any frock particularly to accor dian pleating, to clinging silks, and to fabrics which muss easily. They help a gown retain its newness and trim lines. Priced from 50c upward. Corsets Second Floor Easter for An Unusual Sale Friday $6 Union Suits for $1 and $2 Fine cotton union suits with round neck or bodice top and wide or tight knees are $1. Attractive in all of the new shapes, desirable col ors and fashionable trim mings of the Spring season. The entire collection has just been received. You'll like every one of them. They are exceptional. Fine lisle suits .in styles are $2 a suit. two Second Floor Much Finer Than the Lo w Price Indicates. On Sale Friday $6 Millinery Fourth Floor Refreshing Charm of Easter Fashions It is easily possible to follow the dictates of Fashion and still possess clothes of in dividual becomingnesSj for every type has been given consideration this spring sea son variety Is present to a marked degree. Thompson-Belden Apparel has the approval of women who appreciate the beauty and desirability of simplicity in dress. A simplicity that depends upon the skillful use of fine materials with proper attention to the details of finishing and ornamentations. Such fashions are never tiresome. Duretta Cloth for Strenuous Wear This is a new cloth, of a galatea weave, but with a higher lustre which it retains after laundering. For children's rompers, middy blouses, boys' summer shirts, nurses' uniforms, and for sport skirts, Duretta is an ideal fabric. Duretta Cloth, 36 inch, may be had for 39c a yard. Linen Section Maia Floor Percale for 25c Dark or light back grounds with attractive stripes and figures 3t inches wide a very good quality for 25c a yard. Woven Madras for 50c a yard New spring vdesigns in fine madras, 30 inches wide, for 50c a yard. Second Floor i ,L