Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-08
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Before cutting Linis, Cudahy Is said {,
have bound him with a strong rope. On,
OF Cudahy's chauffeurs was present.
Nelghbors heard Lilis screaming and
grooming In the Cudahy home and they
called the westport police station. II was
a woman who called. Her identity has moi
been established
"A man is being murdered in the Cudahy
home. Send an officer there at once" she
screamed.
what the Policeman Found.
Ten minutes later Patrolman Brian I'm
derwood hurried to the Cudahy home,
which is at Thirty-sixth and Walnut streets
in the most fashionable residence section
Of the city, The front door was open so ho
did not ring the door bell. Stepping into
the hall he heard screams coming from a
parlor. Then came groans and cries for
mercy.
Underwood followed the direction of the
sounds to the room. 1t was brilliantly
lighted. He pushed open a door and en-
tered cautiously.
Three men we're in the room. PROSTATE
on the floor lay Lillis, half nude and
bound with a rope. Above him stood Cud-
ahy. He was in correct evening dress ex-
cept that he wore no coat. His sleeves were
rolled up. Blood was or his hands. At his
side stood q chauffeur CARRIED in regula-
ton leather cap and buster as though he
had come into the house after a hurried
call and a run with his machine
None of the men noticed Underwood. Lii
lis groaned and tugged feebly at the cords
that bound him.
Don't do it. Jack. Please don't do It,,
he pleaded.
Rushing over to the trio, Underwood sd-
dressed Cudahy.
What does this mean7" he queried.
Hes ruined my homo. He's ruined my
home" said Cudahy, turning to the officer
and making no attempt at resistance
You're under arrest said the officer.
IAN right, I'll go with you but let me
call my attorney beforeayou take me to the
station replied Cudahy calmly.
Call your attorney. and I'll get an am
bulance for this man. said the policeman.
Who is hep
It's Jere Lills," Cudahy said over his
shoulder as he walked towsrd a telephone.
After seeing that Lillis had been started
to a hospital, the policeman took Cudahy
to the police station. The packer gave a
cash bond and was released.
From the beginning to the end Of the
affair, Mrs. Cudahy was not in evidence.
Attempts to reach her today have proved
futile.
Cudahy's attorneys admit the general
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LiIlis VIII Recover.
That Lillis win recover there seems to
be no doubt. He is an athletic man, more
than six feet tall and strongly built. For
many years he has taken an active part In
all sorts Of outdoor sports. His ability as
a golfer is we'll known, as for several
years he held the Kansas City champion
ship. At different times he has participated
in golf meets through the west.
For several years Lillis has been an in
innate friend Of the Cudahy family. He
had been az almost every social affair
they gave until recently. 1t was reported
a few months ago that Lillis and Cudahy
had had q misunderstanding. Many rumors
were rife at that time, but they faded
away and it was generally accepted they
were without foundation.
Explanation OF the small bond required
Of Cudahy given by police court officials
is that Lillis has preferred no charge
against him so far and they do not feel like
making any other accusation than disturb
ing the peace on their own responsibility.
It is generally understood Lillis Will not
prosecute Cudahy, so the case may be dis
missed with but a small fine. Policeman
Underwood will be complaining witness at
the hearing.
Mrs. Cudahy an Omaha Belle.
Since Cudahy's marriage to Miss Edna
Gown, who was a society belle Of Omaha,
on December 2s, 1899, the family has been
prominent here. On the day of the mar
riage, Cudahy's father made him manager
Of his Kansas City packing interests. After
q three-months honeymoon, which included
trips on special trains and the occupancy
Of a palace in Italy, the couple returned
here and purchased one of the finest homes
in the city. Society readily received them.
They rented a box at each high class
theater by the year. Cudahy is. a member
Of the Country, Kansas City, Elmrldge,
Hunt and Polo clubs. For a time he kept
many fine horses. Following an injury sus-
tained while playing polo, he sold his stable
and took up motoring. The Cudahy's have
five children.
Lilis is a bachelor, Al years old. He is
manager OF the Western Exchange bank
and prominent socially. He holds member
ships in the Kansas City, Country, Evans
ton, Golf and Elmridge Automobile clubs.
Often he has been seen in club rooms in
CudahV's cOmDanV.