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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 26, 1921)
14 A THE BEE: OMAHA. SUNDAY. JUNE 26. 1921. Youth Is Given Term in Prison For Bad Checks Judge Turns Deaf Ear to Plea ; For, Another Chance and Gives Prisoner 18 Months. Dr. Tekylt and Mr. Hyde prcstnt cd two character no more contrary hartlho of J. T. Crowley. 23. sen tenced to ttie penitentiary for 18 months by District Judge Troup yes terday for passing spurious checks I. T. Crowley, the writer of spuri ous checks, the neglecter of his wife and little babe, is the "Mr. Hyde." " Yet J. T. Crowley, when he is in Jiis ''Dr. Jckyll" character, is a young athlete, a noted basket ball piaver, a former foot ball player at the Uni versity of Omaha. Moreover, he is a man who does not drink, smoke, chew or indulge in any other of the bad habits of man. "It's the most unique case I know of," said' Ray Abbott, his attorney, in Judge .Troup s court yesterday. Rubs Hands Nervously. Crowley, a tall, dark, -well-dressed young man, stood nervously before the bar of the court. His wife, a beautiful, fresh-complexioncd young woman of education and refinement, a teacTier by profession, sat with their baby near by. "I am disappointed in you," said Judge Troup. "When you stood be fore me just a month ago and I paroled you, you promised to get work and support your wife and little babv." . "I'm disappointed, too," said Crow ley,' rubbing his hands nervously. "But when I was in trouble before I thought I could get work. Rev. Titus Low promised to help me, but it seemed when I did get a job they'd only, keep me a few days. I had to have money to live." ; .V; "One More Chance." "Yes, but you didn't give a cent that you got from these checks to your wife!" exclaimed the judge. ' "He admitted to me," said Adult Probation Officer O'Brien, "that he hasn't supported his wife since they were married." ''She promised to take me back if I'd get work and make good," said Crowley. ''Give me one more chance." ''That is just what" you said and promised a month ago," said Judge Tptip; "The sentence of the court is that yen be confined in the state penitentiary for a period ot lo months." . ;. His Lip Trembler Crowley's lip trembled and he nearlv went. For a few. minutes he and his wife stood together. Then he was fed away by the deputy sheriff. - . Htf'was paroled May 25 after hav ing pleaded guilty to writing and passing . numerous checks when he had, no fund9 in bank. Since then checks for, small amounts on the Rialto." Drrtg company and Lee Drug company have been written by him. .His wif; lives at Thirtieth street and 'Ames avenue. Gallant Plans Auto Ride With Girls in Borrowed Gar; Jailed -Two Omaha girls are still wait ! ing for an automobile, ride promised them Friday night. '., The gallant who was to drive the car , is in. jail. He's Earl Parsons. 5711 North Thirtieth street, and he's held Aor an atcmpted joyride in the car "belonging to A. J. Adams, 405 South Twenty-fourth " avenue. Detectives Buglewic'z and Cich nibbed him as he was backing it from the' curb at Seventeenth and Douglas , streets. His companion made his escape up an alley. Official of G. 0. P. Women To Greet Realtors' Wives ' Official hostess for wives of real tors who will attend the realtors' national convention in Chicago July 12 to 15 will be Mrs, George W. Reinecke, who is chairman of the republican women's executive com mittee which entertained women which" attended the republican na tional convntion : in Chicago last June. ;-.-: Chicago women will be in charge of booths in all of the loop hotels during .the convention to give any service to visiting women. Omaha Boy Passes Annapolis Exam; i f v- ) Sol Levensky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Levensky, 2724 North Forty fifth street, has passed successfully the entrance examinations to the United States Naval academy at Annapolis, to which he was appoint ed last spring. Young Levensky is a graduate of Omaha High school. He also at tended St.; Johns Military academy two years. 10,032 Parents of School Children Foreign-Born Oil Station to Be Built At Nineteenth and Ohio .The.C. B. Stuht . company last week". -sold to the Manhattan Oil company for $4,250 the southwest corner "of Nineteenth and Ohio streets. VThe oil company will erect a filling station on the property. The Stuht company also reports the sale ci a house at 517 South Forty-first street for $7,250 to G. B. Frotzman and 2719 Pinkney street (through: George F. Jones) for $3,500 to H. S. Sells. Wind Takes Hat of Girl, 12; She Chases It, Is Hit by Auto Ruth Stark's hat blew off Friday evening as she was nearing her home-downtown. She ran after it. An automobile driven by Mr. Von Dahren, 3310 Parker street, hit her. She was bruised about the shoulders and arms, attended by police sur geons and taken home. Ruth Is 12 and the daughter of Mrs. L. Stark, 807 South Twentieth street.' "'. Hello, Al. Come After Your - Love Letters and Things "Busines letters, notes from former armv buddies and love missives are being held unclaimed at the Ameri can Legion omce m tne court nouse. - Adjutant H. C Hough declared thay are being held for the following persons: wmis v huik, torenien,' Frank L. Carlson, George Moriisev. Tohn A. Sullivan, A. P. Duke,; D, J. Renneck, Jack Renneck, Mike Keegan, Harry umson ana Glenn Hollman. While there are 1,309 foreign-born school children inOmaha, there are J0.032 foreign-born parents of school children in the city, the nativity re port completed yesterday in the office of Supt. J. H. Beveridge shows. The report shows a total of 29,111 parents of which 2,761 boast Omaha as their birthplace, and 3,266, Ne braska. Parents born in other states of the United States number 13,052. Following is a list of countries and number of Omaha school children's parents born there: ' Russia, 1,662; Italy, 1,793; Canada, 195; "England, 333; Hungary, 666; Norway and Sweden, 1,134; Ger many, 806; Scotland, 108; Czecho slovakia, 90; Bohemia, 939; Mexico, 51; Poland, 387; Syria. 100; Ireland, 202; Lithuania, 123; Roumania, 10; and other countries not listed, 1,425. Omaha Bank Clearings. Bank clearings in Omaha sljowed a decline this .week. The clearings for the week totaled $35,741,479.85, as against $39,515,967.81 last week and $55,452,507.90 the same week a year ago. City Dads Accept Resignation of John Herdzina Detective Who Slew Joyrider Says Too Much Feeling Against Him to Stay on Force. Members of the city council voted unanimously to accept the resigna tion of John V. Herdzina, city de tective, yesterday. Motion to accent ' the resignation was introduced by Superintendent of Police Dunn, to whom the resigna tion was addressed. Herdzina was acquitted several weeks ago in district court of man slaughter for the shooting of Joseph Howard, a member of a party of joy riders. Shortly after his acquittal he called on Dunn, asking to be re instated on the force. A Surprise. Commissioner Dunn refused to re instate him, declaring there was so much feeling against him that he didn't want him on the force. He re quested Herdzina to resign and at the time said if he did not do so he would file charges which would put the case up to the city council. Herdzina s resignation came as a surprise, However, tor tne detective held that having been acquitted of the charges in court he considered it his' right to be reinstated on the force. His resignation reads as follows: Tenders Resignation. "In view of the publicity resulting from the case in district court, neces sarily affecting more or less the po- ice department itself, I have decid ed, knowing full well the difficulties confronting you in the discharge of your duties, that it is best for me as well as the department, to relieve you trom any embarrassment that mifeht be ca'ised by my continuing at this time. I therefore tender my resignation, effective July 1. Conscious only of having' done my duty the best I could, and with no purpose except to relieve you of criticism, however unjust, I take this step with but one regret the sever ing of ties of loyalty and co-operation on the part of my associates on the department. Best wishes, "JOHN W. HERDZINA." Herdzina, when seen at his home, 4330 South Thirty-second street, last evening, said he had no definite ar rangements as to the future, but that he wouldihave to get a job soon to support his family. Former Police Officer Is Held to Grand Jury Bad luck is camping cn the trail of Hans Mortenson, former police of ficer. Thursday he was arrested by federal agents for selling drugs, Fri day his wife sued for divorce, alleg ing nonsupport, and yesterday he was bound over to the grand jury after a hearing before United States Com missioner E. C. Boehler. Officials of Mexico Deny Plot to Slay President Mexico City, June 25. Official denial was made last night of a sensational report printed in an ex tra edition of an afternoon news paper that a plot fomented by poli tical exiles in San Antonio to kill President Obregon and several members of the cabinet had been discovered. Musical Instruments Orchestra, Brass and Jazz 1513 DouglM S treat An Extraordinary Dentistry Opportunity By Dr. McKenney In the McKenney Dentists' office you enjoy the benefits arising from perfect organization and system applied to dentistry. The co-operation of skilled operators, each engaged in his special line of work, eliminates waste time, delays and failures and produces much more uniform and higher grade dentistry, and at a remarkable sav ing of money. We invite you to call upon us have a free examination of your teeth, investi gate our system of service and get an estimate of the cost of your needed work. There is no obligation ' (attached to this service. TEETH . mm w, 'rZ McKenney Dentists 1324 Farnam St.- Corner 14th and Farnam Phone JA ckson 2872 COAL We are now receiving large shipments of Pennsylvania Anthracite. Coal and sug gest that you fill your bin while quality and service can be given special attention. Updike Lumber and Coal Co. V V, Steamships w..,. - i ' Arrived. .'' bUvU, i- fun II. TJIJkIemB, Ban prsoelaco. ' v . ' BaJtod. 'Snurby' Juo 17. Tjlaoadul, San TrtMUce.-; A e e u m c e mm e mi t The Oakland Motor Car Company announces that effective June 20, 1921, the Omaha Branch will assume charge of retail sales and service of Today's Oakland Six in Omaha, succeeding the Marsh Oakland Company. Retail sales and service quarters will continue to be located at the corner of 20th and Harney Streets. Oakland owners may be assured that a competent staff of mechanics will be maintained for the purpose of giving prompt, satisfactory service at all times. With a thoroughly organized sales department intend ing purchasers will have every opportunity to test the high value of Today's Oakland Six. , Oakland Motor Car Company Unit of General Motors Corporation Pontiac, Michigan NEW PRICE 1145 F.o.b. Pontiac To-day '5 Sis A Mill Shipment of Room Size Rugs at Savings of 35 on All Purchases (Annex Sales Room) Rugs for Summer Cottages, Bedrooms, Porches, Living Rooms and Dining Rooms 8-3x10-6 Medford Wool Fiber CI Q flA Rug, worth ?20, at plt).UU 9x12 Andover Fiber Rug, worth $25.00, special .... 9x12 Tument Wool Fiber Rugs, worth $20, special. $18.00 $14.00 7-6x9 Merrimack Wool Fiber w d0 AA Rug, worth $12, special pO.UU A Tremendous Pre-Vacation Sale of Trunks, Bags and Suit Cases Hayden's bought the entire floor stock of the Southwest Trunk Co., Kansas City, Mo., at less than 60 off their lowest wholesale price. Trunks That Formerly Sold at $20.00 Up to $35.00, $10, $12, $15, $16.50 Trunks you will be proud to own at a price you can well afford. Reinforced Trunks that. will withstand the hardest usage. A Trunk Sale coming at a time when vacation plans are being completed These trunks are of 5-ply construction, with the foundation 3-ply basswood. Veneer fiber in and out. Also steel covered, cemented to the veneer. The greatest wear ing material there is to be found. There are brassed reinforcements at the points most subject to wear and tear. Interiors have divided top tray and extra skirt tray. Sizes are 34, 36, 38 and 40 inches. Thousands of Omaha people are plan ning trips to the mountains or seashore. This sale is timely and the savings are attractive. Cowhide Bags Worth $15.00 to $35.00 $8.50, $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00 Highest quality work- jr - Tremendous selections in manship, finely finished, J every wanted size; for lined and reinforced I men or ladies; all attrac- throughout. J J tively finished. High-Grade Leather Suit Cases $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00 Worth $15.00 to $29.50 . , Monday Sales Will Be Important to Dresses Monday for 200 beautiful Dresses in Taffetas, figured Georgettes, Swisses all new, up-to-date styles and materials, the . r values up to $39.50. Monday Money Savers $18.50 imported Voiles and very best actual ,818.50 Tub Skirts $2.95 Thousand Best Qual ity White Gabardine Tub Skirts made up in 12 different mod els; all sizes, includ ing stout sizes that were made to sell from $5.00 to $7.50. Monday $2.95 Second Floor Silk Sport Skirts Monday at $8.95 78 Elegant Silk Sport Skirts, made up in all the new shades, including whites; lovely variety of styles; skirts that usually sell at S15.00 to $18.00. Monday at $8.95 Second Floor in "i r a t-I. J i. . Jl I.M. J Hi 11 A J Porch Dresses $5.00 100 Gingham Porch Dresses, smart style, sizes 16 to 46. Special Monday 85.00 Second Floor Porch and Morning Dresses $6.95 300 new Porch, Lawn and Morning Dresses in Ging hams, Tissues and Voiles; all fresh new patterns and styles; all sizes, for Monday, $6.95. Blouses at $5.00 Manufacturer's stock of high-class Georgette Crepe Blouses, made up in beaded, braided and embroidered styles; all shades and sizes. Blouses in this lot worth $10.00 to $12.50. Monday at ... 85.00 Second Floor Clearance Sale of Silk End of the Month. Lengths 1 to 6 Yards Big 36-in. Chiffon Taffeta. .$1.49 and 81.59 (Most all colors 1 to 5 yards.) SC-in. Satin de Chine $1.59 (1 to 5 yards.) 36-ln. Satin Goetz (1 to 6 yards.) . .$2.25 40-in. Crepe de Chine 91. oo (All colors 1 to 5 yards.) 40-in. Georgette Crepe $1.35 ( to 2 yards.) 40-in. Crepe de Chine $1.45 (2 to 5 yards.) 40-in. Baronette Satin $.75 (2 to 2M yards.) 40-in. Sport Crepe de Chine $2.75 (2 to 3 yards.) 36-in. Sport Skirting $2.75 33-in. All-Silk Pongee 95 (Made in Japan.) BLACK SILK 36-in. Taffeta ....$1.25. $1.35. $1.59 (2 to 5 yards.) 36-in. Satin .$1.59 (1 to 4 yards.) 40-in. Crepe $1.35 (1 to 5 yards.) 40-in. Charmeuse $1.69 (2 to 5 yards.) 36-in. Messaline $1.25 One Table of Special $1.00 Silk - WOOLENS EXTRA SPECIAL 42-in. AH-Wool Plaids and Stripes. . .$1.25 56-in. 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