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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 24, 1921)
THE BEE: OMAHA, SUNDAY, JULY" 24, 1921. B A' Thefts in Hotels Here Bared bv Man Of Many Aliases Man Held in St. Louis Con fesses He Looted Room of Orpheum Star at Fonte nelle; Robbed Others. ;Tlie "man of many aliases" Sicl l in St. Louis as an alleged hotel prowler, has ronfossrd to Omaha jobs along with thefts in all the large cities in the country, according to a letter received by Chief of f'o lice Mike Denipsey from Martin O'Brien, chief of St. Louis police. The man, Percy L. Graves, alias Davis, whose wife is held in Kan sas City with seven suit cases full of evidence, told of stealing valuables , from hotel rooms in leading hotels ti the country, declaring he was r.ever refused admittance except at the Vanderbilt, Knickerbocker and Biltniore in New York. He came to Omaha in April, his confession states, according to Chief O'Brien's letter, from Nevada, and stopped at the Kome hotel. He looted rooms in the Paxton and Fontenelle. and stole the furs and jewelry reported missing from their rooms in the fontenelle by Miss Maude May of Fremont and Elizabeth Brice, Orpheum star, the letter says. 1 These furs and jewelry he dis posed of in Kansas City, according to Chief O'Brien. Davis was working in Omaha with the Allen Bros, wholesale gro cery firm July 12, 1912, he con fessed to Chief O'Brien, according to the letter, and while thus em ployed stole $300 worth of merchan dise, was caught and paroled to his brother-in-law. Davis claims he started operations in Louisville, Ky. Authorities in all the big cities of the country are seeking extradition of the man, but St. Louis intend? to keep him, O'Brien wrote Dempscy, in connec- tress' room in a hotel there. - Davis claims his wife, held in Kansas City, had nothing to do with his hotel thefts. Cherry County Man Held on Charge of Slaying His Sister Valentine, Neb., July 23. James B. Bailey, rancher, was bound over to the district court on a charge of first degree murder by County Judge L. K. Travis. He is charged with the death of his sister, Clarissa L. Peery, who he alleged was kicked to death by a horse. State witnesses testified to the con dition of the woman's body after death and conditions around the house. All witnesses swore there was no blood in the 1-orse stall where Baliey says the woman was trampled to death. Witnesses told of finding evidence of blood splattered over the floor and walls of the house. ' Bailey did not testify in his own behalf and when the state completed its case asked for a dismissal, which was overruled. Witnesses for the state -were: Deputy Sheriff J. W. Ourpke, Ora C. Perkins, B. L. Lug enbeal, Harry Shipps and Millie Jackson. Counterfeit Bill for $20 Passed on Bluffs Pop Stand Secret service operatives are comb ing Council Bluffs for three men who passed a counterfeit $20 bill at the pop stand of Adam Hall, negro, Eleventh and Broadway, yesterday. The men consumed $8' worth of inA rprpivcA $12 rhnncre. Hall sent the yellowback to the bank and the 'teller spotted the counterfeit. The secret service department was notified, took the bill for evidence and pronounced it a crude product. C. H. Pickens Gets Letter From Chief Juatice Taft 'A personal letter from William H. Taft, former president who was appointed chief justice of the su preme court, was received by Charles H. Pickens, president of the Pax ton & Gallagher company, yester day. The new chief justice is an old acquaintance of the Omaht man and his letter was to thank Mr. Pickens for a telegram of congratu lation sent after Taft's appointment. 29,201 Aliens Admitted as Citizens During Last Month Washington, July 23. A total of on ni:A., .-. ' riir-i1i-7nr1 in June, of whom 6,453, or 21.58 per ccntwcre Germans, the Department of Labor announced today. Aus trians numbered 4.014, Italians 3,508 and nationals of Great Britain 3.313. The smallest number, 19, was from Spain. Texas Votes on Plan to Bar All Aliens From Voting Dallas, Tex., July 23. A state suffrage constitutional amendment that would bar from voting all for eigners not naturalized citizens and would grant equal suffrage to men and women in conformity with the national 19th amendment was being voted on in Texas today. Greeks Cut Off Turks' Retreat Toward Angora Smyrna, Asia Minor, July 23. (liy The Associated Press.) An important encircling movement by the Greek riht wing is reported here M have cut the retreat of the Turkish nationalists toward Angora from i r-sKioncur, ine railway junction j point captured by the Greeks in their sweeping offensive Tuesday. The Eski-Shehr defensive line is declared to be completely isolated and the Turks within the area are considered to be virtually prisoners. The number of Turkish prisoners actually in Greek hands has reached 30.000, it was stated here today. Mustapha Kemal Pasha, the Turk ish nationalist leader, is said in Greek quarters to have escaped fhe encircling movement and to be flee ing toward Angora. Morning Sho wer Just Dust Settler Weather Man Advises Oma hans to Go Ahead With Outing Plans. Omaha's dust was settled early yesterday morning after 3 o'clock by a nice, real summer shower, in which .09 of an inch of ram fell. A thin drizzle, now and then, reminded busy folk of the shower all through the morning. "Partly cloudy tonight and Sun day, not much change in tempera ture, was the forecast ottered by Meteorologist M. V. Robins, who advised many anxious telephone call ers to go ahead with plans for pic nics or motor trips Sunday. The early morning shower was general out in the state. At Broken Bow and North Platte the precipita tion was .44 of an inch; at Harting ton, .37; Columbus, .08; North Loup, .21: Tekamah, .27; Blair, .34. Des Moines got a half inch of rain before daylight, and it was still rain ing there. Iloldrege registered 96 degrees Friday, while in Omaha the high est temperature was 83 and the low est 70. Fremont Woman Divorced From Husband in Omaha Fremont, Neb., July 23. (Spe cial.) Ruth Mason, rremont, was given a divorce in district court here from Leroy Mason, clerk in the au diting department of the Woodmen of the World, Omaha. Mrs. Mason gets the custody of the 17-months-o!d child. Her petition alleged that they were married in October, 1914, but some time after that she discov ered that he was holding clandes tine meetings with women in Fre mont and Omaha. The wife alleges that Mason deserted his family last November and since that time has failed to provide a livelihood for either her or the child, forcing her to relv upon her parents for sup port. She claims that Mason earns S125 per month m his position and asks for permanent alimony. The court has not reached a set tlement on the alimony question. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Simple Way To Take Off Fat Are fat "alks enthusiastic about per forming nthltk attints when the mercury is soaring T No not enthusiastic. Do they subscribe readily to a det of half a rIbss of buttemilk and a toasted cracker T No not readily. Are they happy, then, while reducing by such methods, during this hot weather T No they are not ex actly happy. Some fat reducers are happy though during the rroeess, but these neither exercise or diet. They lose fat as much as two, three or four pounds a week, in many instances but they do it without missing a single, risrhteous meal or lifting an unnecessary finger. 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We guarantee to fit, mate rial and workmanship. 10 Yean Here. 75,000 Patron. McKenney Dentists 1324 Farnam St., Cor. 14th. Phone Douglas 2872. . Convicted Man, Awaiting Appeal Action. Lynched Murderer Hanged by Mob After He Is Overpowered Following Injuries In flicted on Leaders. Hattiesburg. Miss., July 23. Ca sey Jones, white, recently convicted of the murder cf Mrs. J. S. Moscly and sentenced to be hanged July 18, but whose case was pending on ap peal before the state supreme court, was taken from the county jail by a mob early this morning and hanged in the court house yard. Sheriff Will M. Edmondson and Deputy Joe Gray and Jailer F. H. McKenzie were sitting on the back steps of the court house when they saw the mob bearing down on them. They were immediately sur rounded by armed men and ordered to surrender the prisoner. McKen zie refused to surrender the keys. The mob broke down five doors be tween it and the prisoner. Not a shot was fired, but the pris oner put up a desperate struggle, getting possession of a razor, and wounding one man and hitting an other with a chair. A Mow on the back of the head ended the struggle and he was carried down to a tree. Omaha Man Has Narrow Escape When Train Hits Auto Fremont, Neb., July 2.?. (Spe cial.) R. J. Burnum, traveling man for the Morris Facking company, Omaha, had a narrow escape from death at a railroad crossing east of Valley when his car was demolished by a Union Facific special and he was hurled 20 feet. He failed to see the train until the last minute, when he turned his wheel directing the car parallel with the train. The im- i pact threw him clear of the car, j while the machine was literally j ground to pieces. He suffered cuts about the head and body, but none of his injuries were serious. Fremont Pastor Accepts Call of Arlington Church Fremont, Neb., July 23. (Spe cial.) Rev. William H. Buss, Con gregational pastor of this city for 31 years, has accepted the pastorate of the Arlington church. Mr. Buss served as pastor of the local Congre gational church for nearly 25 years. The Arlington congregation prom ised that the church seating capa city would be enlarged. Borglum Will Design Medal for Air Congress Gutzon Borglum, world-famous sculptor, will design a commemora tive medal for the first International Aero congress to be held in Omaha, November 3 to 5, according to word received today by Earl V. Forter, president of the local Aero club. Borglum's letter to Forter ex pressed his faith in the future of aviation and his confidence in what can be accomplished in making Oma ha the center of the country in aero affairs. The design, which will express the work of the American airmen dur ing the world war and the possibili ties of the development of aviation in America, is to be cast in bronze or silver, and presented to distin guished visitors and those who per form meritorious work in connection with the congress. Later, it is planned to use the de sign as the national insignia of the national air body which is to hi formed at the congress by delegates from every state in the union. The Copper Queen Mining com pany is building at Bisbee, Ariz., the largest ore reduction mills in the United States. The approximate cost is $4,000,000. DOM! DOM! DOWN! Go Piano Prices Over 200 high grade Pianos, Players and Grands now on our Maori must be disposed of In order to make room for the extensive altera tions being made in our store! Prices have been Cut to Rock Bottom 1 Here is your opportunity to Save $150 to $200 UKGESSita ten "EVERYBODY STORE Half Price Clearance ale ff c $600 Player Pano, Only $385 Terms ?2.50 Per Week Every barrier has been removed to make It possible for you to take advantage of these prices. 3 to 5 year to pay. Small first pay ment Liberty Bonds Acoepted Same as. Cash $600 New Player Pianos Reduced to $385 Terms $2.50 Per Week $450 New Upright Pianos Reduced to $265 Terms $1.50 Per Week TheNew Cafeteria Opens Monday In the Downstairs Store Showing the model kitchen where all food is prepared Aluminum Vessels are used entirely in this wonderfully equipped kitchen. We invite an inspection of our plant. Complete Refrigerating System sup plies all ice and storage for each sep arate department meat, vegetables, fish, dairy. Home Cooking Home Flavor. Everything served from our own kitchens and we make our own cakes, pies, pastries all will have that longed-for, delicious and delicate flavor and seasoning that is to be found only in the most carefully pre pared foods. Suggestion Box. We are anxious for this Cafeteria to offer the greatest possible service. With this aim in view, we request suggestions from our patrons as to food, prices, service Each will be given our personal at tention. Ice Cream Sodas, Special, 5c. Hairadtoinnie Appaire! Is continuing with full choice in many individually beautiful models for summer and early fall Silk Dresses Formerly priced from $35.00 to $89.50. one-half price. Sizes 16 to 38. Now Handsome Suits in Serge and Tricotine Formerly priced from $35.00 to $125.00. Now one-half price. Sizes 16 to 42. Sports Coats: Polo Cloths, Velours, Tricotines Formerly priced from $35.00 to $195.00. Now . one-half price. Sizes 16 to 38. Wraps, Cloaks, Capes, Dolmans in Tricotine, Duvet de Laine, Mousynne. For merly priced $35.00 to $195.00. Now one-one-half price. Sizes 16 to 38. Th New Apparel Shop Third Floor Elastic Corsets Assure Both Charm and Comfort and allow that perfect ease and movement so necessary for sports wear. Comfortable models In elastic or combinations of elastic and broche moderately priced, $2.50 to $10.00 Second Floor Terms Are aii in Your Favor Crepe de Chine Lingerie and Barsa Robes Vie, Each with Each, in Delightful Daintiness WHILE THE LINGERIE IS SPECIALLY PRICED Make your selections from such world renowned Pianos as Hardman, McPhail, Emerson, Steger & Sons, Lindeman & Sons, Bohr Bros., Schmoller & Mueller, etc. Exceptional Bargains in Used Pianos $300 Marshall & Wendell . $125 450 Lindeman & Sons. . . 150 350 Valley Gem.. 165 400 Bichter 195 450 Rhodes . . .. 210 Bchmoller ft Mueller Piano Co. Omaha. Neb. Flease send, without obligation, additional Information, description and terms of payment. I am In terested particularly in a Grand TTprig-ht Player Piano Phono Name Address $500 Smith & Barnes. . . .$225 500 Vose & Son 230 450 Schmoller & Mueller 250 500 J. & 0. Fischer. . . . 265 700 Steger & Sons 295 If you live out of town, use this coupon. We ship anywhere. Get in touch with us at once. Envelope chemise of crepe de chine, daintily trimmed in rose buds and lace medallions, $2.95 to $3.95 Step-in drawers of crepe de chine, trimmed in bow knot de signs of val lace, $3.95 Camisoles of satin or crepe de chine, with trimmings of val laces and medallions, $1.45, $1.95, $2.50 Gowns of crepe de chine, in ki mono sleeve or sleeveless style, lace trimmed or tailored, $3.95 Lingerie Shop Second Floor THE NEGLIGEES 7 i ' and Breakfast .Coats in thje fa vorite Borsa models are ever a source of delight in their; love , liness and becomingness. For the boudoir or the journey; in; the daintiest of chitons, georgettes, satins and taffetas; trimmed with laces; in all the beautiful pastel shades, as well as navy and black, $10.95 to $39.50 Amd for the Heme NeedL Schmoller & Mueller 1514-16-18 Dodge St. Piano Co. Phone Doug. 1623. Horns of tha 8teinway, tha Standard Piano of the World. ImportedTea Pots Lend a Flavor to tea times, especially if they come from England These English pots are of highly glazed, fire-proof black earthenware and are round and squatty and sociable such nice shapes. The small size, $1.00. The medium size, $1.25. The large size, $1.50. And the extra large fam ily size, $1.75. Tall Slender Comports of glass, in 6-inch size, in attractive designs and cut tings are very tempting at $1.98. The China Shop Fourth Floor ill Phone DO uglas 2793 OMAHA PQINTINQ COKPAHY - nTm n.iMiiiwn sra BtsaassSfaWWV fcP.O f ClVKAfAO t VI C C Handsome Irish Point and Duchesse Curtains Ont'Fourth and Ong'Third Less Irish Point Curtains Imported and domestic. Six pairs of a kind. Now reduced to, a pair, $12.50, $15.00 and $27.50 Duchesse Curtains Imported and domestic. Six pairs of a kind. Now reduced to, a pair, $6.50 and $8.50 60 Pairs of Voile Curtains Both ruffled and plain, now re duced to $2.00 to $9.00 50 Pairs of Marquisette Curtains Plain and with lace inserts, now re duced to $5.00 to $9.00 Bordered Scrim and Voile In white, ivory and ecru, now re duced, to, yard, 25c (Only 20 yards to a customer). The Upholstery Department Fourth Floor Monday Need Not Be a "Blue Monday", with such excellent faun- dry reeds at hand. j Dover Electric Irons p 6-lb. size, nickel finish', com- A ne plete with cord and plug, $T.y5 Folding Ironing Boards ' Made of kiln-dried lumber, nr strong and durable, bdu.yo "E. Z." Slip-on Ironing Pads and covers made of best ma- -terials and lace under board, 4 1 .75 Zinc Face Washing Boards A well made board which rn offers excellent service, 5"C 50-foot Clothes Line, 35c f j Wooden Clothes Pins, dot., 5c " rJ ( Tampico Filled Scrub Brushes, 15c f Galvanized Wash Tubs $ I ' Size No. 1. ....... 83c Z-h iv - Size No. 2...w..89c f Size No. 3. $1.00 gj Tha Hardware Shop Fourth Floor .2&43 Cool Grass Rugs in attractive colorings. Specially priced. Domes tic weaves in heavy quality cotton warp, sten ciled patterns in green, brown and blue. Size 27x54 $1.75 Size 6x9 $8.40 Size 36x7-2 ....$2.50 Size 8x10 $11.60 Size 4x7 $5.80 Size 9x12 $14.00 The New Rug Shop Sixth Floor II
