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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17

New York, Sept. l6.-1t was a
crash out of blue sky-an unex-
pected, death7dealing bolt, which in
a twinkling turned into a shambles
the busiest corner of Americas fl
nancial center and sent scurrying to
places of shelter hundreds of wound
ed, dumb stricken white faced men
and women-fleeing from an un-
known danger"
1t was reporter for The Asso-
ciated Press who was an eye wit
ness of today's explosion in New
York's financial district. who thus
described the scene.
II was just turning into Wall
street from Broadway" he said,
when I first felt, rather than heard
the explosion. "A conclusion of air
similar to that experienced by a pas
senger on the subway when a train
dashes into one of the under-river
subways, followed its force was suf-
ficient to all but throw me off my
balance. Instantly following the
conclusion came a sharp resound-
ing crash which shook to their foun-
dations the monster buildings fac
ing either side of Wall street. With
the roar of the blast came the rat
tie of falling glass and from the
junction of Wall, Nassau and Broad
streets--a block distant-screams of
injured men and women.
r Buildings Belch Smoke.
"I lodged into a convenient door
way to escape falling glaSs and to
reach telephone and call the office
Looking down Wall street later l
could see arising from the vicinity
of the sub-treasury building and the
]. P. Morgan and Company bank,
mushroom shaped cloud of vel
lowish, green smoke which mounted
to height of more than 100 feet.
the smoke being licked by dartjng
tongues of flame.
II reached the scene a few mo-
ments after the explosion took place,
The smoke had partially cleared in
the street but in the Morgan build
ing there was be1ching forth through
the broken windows clouds of dust
and white vapor. IN the street an
overturned automobile was blazing
furiously and nearby, close to the
body of dead horse. was another
fire, evidently from pile of wreck
age.
almost in front OF the steps lead
ing to the Morgan bank was the mu-
tilated body of man. Other bodies.
most of thetn silent in death. lay
near by. AS | gazed horror stricken
at the sight, one of these forms. half
naked and scared with burns. started
to rise. 1t struggled then toppled
and fell lifeless into the gutter.
Woman Dies of Wounds.
"On the opposite side of the street
were other forms. One of them was
that of young woman, her cloth
ing torn and burned away. 1t was
moving-not in an effort to rise, but
in the agony of death. | started to-
ward her-but as | did she became
still. CHANGING down. ! saw that the
pavement was disco1ored with blood.
lT plain sight, within a radius of so
to so feet, were nine lifeless forms.
"The body of the dead horse in
the middle of the street showed plain
evidence of having been in very
close proximity of the scene of the
blast. 1t was literally torn to pieces.
"The windows of the Morgan
building were blown out and through
the openings could be seen the
smoke -blackened interior of what
but a few moments previous had
been one of the handsomest bank
ing rooms in the city. Opposite.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
Lange Wins Air
RaceFrom Here
ToCounty Fair
Mail Pilot Finishes First in
Dash With Ships From
Omaha to Craw-
r;
~ ford, Neb.

Clarence c. Lange of the govern.
ment air mail service won the all
iace yesterday from the Ak-Sar-B Ell
field in Omaha to the Dawes county
fair at Crawford, Neb., distance Of
40 miles. Two other pilots were
contestants.
Lange took off at the Ak-Sar- Ben
field yesterday morning at S:3l and
landed at Crawford at 12:4l. Ed
ward Gardner of the Nebraska Air
craft Co. of Lincoln left Omaha al
o:12 and arrived in Crawford at
1856 IL, finishing second. Warren
F. Kite of the Grand Island Aero
Co. hoped off here at 9:09 and
landed at 2:04 in third place.
Lange piloted ship owned by A
H. Feters of Omaha. He was in
third place at Grand Island, the only
stopping place on the course, having
taken an hour and 80 minutes to
fly distance covered by Gardner
in an hour and 10 minutes and by
Kite in an hour and % minutes.
Great crowds awaited the finish OF
the race at Crawford.
The official starters appointed
by Mavor Hungerford of Crawford
were Nels Updike, Walter Head
Paul Skinner, Harry Doorly and
Joseph Polcar. Prizes awarded
were $1,000, $500 and $500, respec-
lively.
Eight thousand people were on
the grounds at the county fair yes
terday, according to messages from
Crawford. The weather was fine.
The racing barns were filled to ca
pacity and an overflow was stabbed
up town. The exhibit of pure-bred
stock is unusually large this year.
Many visitors from Omaha, Den
yer, Sioux City and other distant
noints are in attendance
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
British Seek Lead In
Production Of Movies

Washington, Sept. 16-strenuous
effofts are being put forth in Great
Britain to overcome the lead the
United States has maintained in the
production of motion picture films,
according to a report today frop:
Consul Calvin M. Hitch, at Not
tingham to the Department of Com
,nerce.
During the last few months sew
eral large producing companies have
been organized in England, the con-
sui said, and while little has been
done as yet in the actual production
of films, there is every indication
that the industry will continue to
grow.
About 80 per cent Of the films
shown in Great Britain are produced
in the United States, the consul re-
ported.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
BerylKiirk,
Cun11an, Is
Captured.
Man Whose Release Upon Or
der of State Senator Bushee
Caused Furore Arrested
In Des Moiens.
Convicted Of Murder

Beryl c. Kirk. Omaha gun man
furloughed last December from the
Nebraska penitentiary, where he vas
serving a 20-year sentence for the
murder Of Police Detective Frank
Rooney, was captured in Des
Moines yesterday.
Chief of Detectives Jack. Brophy
of Des Moines had learned Rirk was
in the city and sent Detectives Sher-
man Delmege and Tom Petit out
with orders to eapture him.
Kirk was walking into the Red
Ball grocery store at Third and
Walnut streets about 10 a. m. when
the two detectives arrested him.
He denied his identity and gave
his name as King. He was taken to
face Chief Brophy, however, and
when shown a picture of himself by
the chief admitted he was Kirk.
Kirk was immediately placed in a
cell to be held without bond until
Nebraska authorities arrive to re-
turn himlto the state penitentiary.
Was in Omaha.
Kirk told Chief Brophy he had
been in Des Moines but few days
and had been living in Kansas City.
) He said he had been Gust wandering
about the country" He was alone
at the time of his capture.
Three weeks ago Kirk is said to
have been in Omaha! Detectives
learned he was in the city and
searched diligently for him, but
were unable to locate him. He was
thea said to have left Omaha for
Des Moines.
Kirk was brought to Omaha on his
last trip three weeks ago in an arm
chair by confederate. according to
the story told detectives. His face
and hands were bandaged to conceal
his identity.
He arrived at Union station on a
westbound train. the detectives were
told, and a waiting ambulance took
him to his home on the South Side.
Release Stirred State.
The entire state of Nebraska was
stirred when Kirk was released from
the state penitentiary December 2
on an order, or "furlough," signed
BY Senator B. K. Rushee.
He had served but l8 months of a
20-year sentence for connection with
the band of robbers who held rp the
Malashock jewelry store, 1914
Douglas street. in broad daylight,
January 80, 1918, and that night
killed Detective Frank Rooney in a
gun battle with detectives at 3207
North Fourteenth avenue.
Loot worth $4,000 was taken in
the bold daylight holdup. big
Wafly" Martin, Tom Mckay. Sam
Stone, and Harry Williams, besides
Kirk, who was accused of being the
leader, were captured during the
battle.
Senator Bushee signed the order
for the release of Kirk September
s, while acting governor during the
Continued on Page Four. Column Four)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
Intercedes in Domestic :
Quarrel, Comes to Grief

The proverbial folly Of interceding
in a quarrel between a man and his
wife was proved to N. Voller, who
interfered between Pete Nagermier
and his wife, 406 Hickory street.
Voller is a boarder there. Mayer
mier is said to have struck Voiler on
the head with hammer. All we're
arrested and charges of illegal pos
session Iof liquor, intoxication and
disturbing the peace were preferred.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
Leg Fractured When
Horse Falls on Him

Will H. Wood Of the Wood-Os-
wald Live Stock Commission com
pany is in the Nicholas Sem hos
pitat suffering from injuries re-
ceived when horse he was riding
slipped on the concrete pavement in
the stock yards last Monday.
Wood was pinned beneath the
horse and sustained compound
fracture of the bones in his left leg
His physicians say he will have to
remain in bed for several weeks.
Others injured in similar acci-
dents at the yards are Art Rogers,
James Bulla and A. w. Tagg.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
Omaha to Be Headquarters
For Child Welfare Work

A western headquarters here for
the Methodist Child Welfare society.
with jurisdiction over Methodist
dioceses throughout Nebraska and
Iowa., is being planned
The establishment of such head
quarters was approved by the gen.
eral Methodist conference and a
committee headed by DIR. Burdette
B. Brown, general secretary from
New York, has been named to put
the matter through.
t. F. Sturgess, DR.. J. Callfas, G. 0.
Wilcox and Gordon Roth are
members of the committee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
MacSwiney Much Weaker.

London, Sept. lo-Terence Mac
Swiney, lord mayor of Cork, who
today began the 3sth day of his
hunger strike, was much weaker this
morning after spending a bad night,
according to the report to the home
Office from the physicians at Brixton
prison. where the lord mayor is in
carcerated. The physicians stated
MacSwiney had enjoyed less rest
than for several nights previously.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
Misrepresentation of
Funds Made by Carransa

Mexico City, Sept. 10 Charges
that there were enormous mis-
appropriations of money during the
administration of former President
Carranza are made in a report to
the Mexican congress, which has
Just been completed by Luis Mesay
Gutierrez, chief accountant of the
treasury department. He declares
ne is unable to state the exact
amount involved, but says he is Ger.
tain it will reach a total of many
millions Of pesos.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
Mexican Shoots American.

Washington, Sept. 16.-E. w.
Speed, an American of Derby, Tex,
was shot and killed by Mexican
named Santiago Cavazos on Mexi-
can end of the international foot
bridge at Nuevo Laredo yesterday,
according to a telegram received to-
day by the State department from
the American consul at that point.
Cavazos is now in iail in Neuvo La
redo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
Flames Are Sweeping
Medicine Bow Forest

T. Laramie, Wyo., Sept 16-Forest
rangers and fire lookouts of the for
estry service today are rushing toS
ward the Colorado-Wyoming line,
where great forest fire is belieyed
to be raging. Rangers in the Medi-
cine Bow national forest discovered
clouds of smoke, apparently rising
from the Platte river district near
the state line.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
Pressmen's Tieup Causes
Labor Papers Trouble

Washington, Sept. l6.-Some of
the difficulties attached to the enter
prise of getting out a labor union
publication were indicated by the
following notice printed in the cur
rent ssue Of Labor a weekly news
paper, published by the Plumb Plan
league ,here:,
"Editor Phil Ziegler of the Rail-
way Clerk requests Labor to an
nounce that the September issue Of
the magazine is delayed on account
Of a strike of pressmen and assist
ants
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
Clemenceau Hat Replaces =
Silk Opera Tiles in Pari.

Paris, Sept. 16-The "Clemenceau
hat" destined to replace the silk and
opera hats for evening wear by men,
is the latest rage in Paris.
The hat. which Is modelled after
that regularly worn by the Tiger"
is a large black felt creation with
narrow brim and triangular crown.
1t can be crushed into the pocket of
an overcoat.~
Since the war silk hats have been
less and less in evidence in Paris,
many we'll known men preferring
the derby or straw"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
Man Who Ran for Governor
Sued for Divorce bv Wife

Fremont, Neb., Sept 16.-(Spe-
cial Telegram. )-Sult for divorce
from David B. Gilbert, candidate for
lieutenant-governor on the prohibi-
ton ticket in 1918, was begun here
today by Mrs. Amanda Kate Gilbert,
who teaches at Midland college.
Mrs. Gilbert was for many years
on the faculty Of Fremont Normal
school. Mr.. Gilbert has conducted
a book store near Nebraska univer-
sity. The petition has been with
drawn from the district court, but it
was said that nonsupport was al
iegedI
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
Phillies Buy Indian

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 16.-Sale
of Pitcher Moses Yellowhorse to the
Pittsburgh Nationals was announced
by the Little Rock club of the
Southern association today. Yellow
horse, full-blooded Pawnee In
dian, is only 10 years old. He won
Fl games and lost seven this season.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17

Air Mail Pilot Found
Safe in Nevada Town

San Francisco, Sept. l6.-Pilot
John L. Eaton, missing since last
Tuesday, when he left Reno. New.
eastbound in a mail plane, is - y
and safe at Shafter, New. ..oMes,y
to advices received her, !. ~ - q
The brief report wv ,ryS :
safety said he a. . "a " &
found so miles so'saSsp pcssH' -,ev.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
Taft Volunteers Services
To Republican Committee

New York, Sept. 16.-William
Howard Taft has volunteered his
services to the republican national
committee and will devote two
weeks to campaignirg~for Harding
and Coolidge, it was announced at
republican headquarters.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17
The Weather

Forecast.
Friday fair; not much change ir
temperature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17

Hourly Temperatures.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-09-17

Continued on Page Two, Column
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15
CARPENTERS UNION
Meets every Friday evening at 1880
O'clock In X. of P. Hall.
971 HUGH COX, Rec.-Sec.

IN THE CIRCUIT COIRT, POLK COUNTY.
FLORIDA, IN CHANCERY. Jefferson
Crews VS. Florida Land & Improvement
company, Corporation ct al.-BILL TO
QUIET TITLE
u appearing to the court from the return
OF the Sheriff Of Polk County upon the sub
poena In chancery issued herein on the cath
day of March, 1920, that said Sheriff was
unable to serve said subpoena because the
agents and officers Of said Florida Land &
improvement Company, corporation organ
lied and existing under the laws of the State
OF Florida, are unknown, it is hereby ordered
that the defendant, Florida Land 4 Improve
ment Company do be and appear In said
cause at the Office of the Clerk Of said Cour,
at his Office in the court house of said County
at Barlow, Florida on the rule day in June.
1870, same being the It'll day of said month.
and defend this action, same being an action
IN chancery by Jefferson Crews to quiet title
to the following described land in the County
OF Polk and State of Florida to-wit South
west quarter (SWA) of southeast quarter
tSEA) and southeast quarter (SEI) Of
southwest quarter (SWA) OF section thirty
six 1857, township twenty eight (2S) south
range twenty-fOur (24) east, and said action
having been instituted in the Circuit court
Polk COUNTY 1naG Florida on the cath day Of
Done and ordered at Lakeland, Florida
this 9th day of March, 1890
JONI s. EDWARDS,
Judge
r. b. HufYaker.
solicitor for Complainant 106,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15
A nj i S E M E N T S
HOPE HAMPTON In
"A MODERN SALOME,
WEARS DAZZLING
GOWNS AND JEWELS

A bewildering variety of exquisit
gowns and dazzling jewels is worn by
Hope Hampton III her initial produc-
ton as a star, "A Modern Salome,"
which has been produced by Hope
Hampton Productions, Inc, and is
distributed by Metro Pictures Corpor-
alton. 1t is her determination to be-
come known as the best dressed wom-
an OF the screen and in her first pro
duction she has set a mark that if
maintained will earn her that reputa
ton.
Morning gowns, riding habits,
luncheon frocks, tea gowns, dinner
dresses, evening gowns. fur coats and
wraps perfect taste and gorgeous
beauty in all Of these is displayed by
Miss Hampton. They are so numerous
and are flashed on the screen with
such artistic effect as to constitute a
spectacle which in itself holds and
dazzles the eye.
One evening gown with the star
wears Is made of white satin, trim
, med with crystal beads, embroidered
with unusual designs and sparkling
Ike the diamond diadem and the pearl
necklace she wears with this dress
This particular costume was seen tV
Miss Hampton at a recent dresmakers'
| convention where it won fine prize in
the contest for which the leading mo
Gistes on both sldesof the Atlantic had
submitted their picked masterpieces
The gown was an entry by Russek,
one of the prominent Fifth avenue es-
adjustments. While the owners of the
prize gowns in these contests are re-
iuctant to part with them as a rule
because they desire to keep them for
display purposes, Mr.. Nimrod, the
manager at Russek's gladly gave the
gown to Miss Hampton when he met
her because he declared her to be its
ideal wearer.
"a Modern Salome'' was written
and directed by Leonce Perret and is
founded on Oscar Wilde's famous dra
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15

Theodore Roosevelt once said ::
Few serious thinkers fail to recog-
nize the Salvation Army as an in
valuable social asset. 1t has won its
way to recognition The Colonel was
,;ght, and this recognition has
brought new methods to the Saliva
tion Army. Through more business
like tactics it is not only drawing it.
self closer to the communities it
>erves, but is enabled to extend the
Army and its work. Economy of eff
irrts and of personnel makes such a
contamination possible.
The activities of the Salvation Army
are being carried on in sc countries
This far flung organization holds
meetings and conducts its work in
40 different languages, In the United
States alone its enterprises embrace
Field evangelical work, hotels for the
poor industrial homes for the unem-
ployed. Stun posts and nurseries in
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15
Attention! Troop No 1
Scoutmaster

Zip! Bling. Bang, Don't let him
loose, fellows! What? Well, Just come
cut tomorrow afternoon and see Re-
member, Scouts, we leave at $3.50
2harp at the baptist church for the
Cannibal South Sea Island 144 miles
south of nowhere. What shall YOU
bring? Anything you want to eat for
three meals if you stay over night:
also your blanket. and enough for one
meal if returning after our meeting
Every single scout is urged to come
whether you can stay over night or
not-but stay over night if possible
All the contest stunts will he prac-
ticed so all the Scouts that are booked
for entries for May Z be sure and
bring your material. Our new assist
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15
RUSSELL COMING IN
POWERFUL PHOTOPlAY

William Russell, big, brave, brawny,
is the ideal type of man to play the
stellar role in "Shod With Fire the
new William Fox picture which will
open at the Casino Theater tomorrow,
This story of intense dramatic IN
terest, depicting mans primitive emo
lions, shows on the screen life in a
western mining country, with what is
declared to be remarkable attention
to detail. The story which was writ
ten by Harold Titus, tells of a WON
ans wonderful sacrifice in the name
of love.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15

Pona City, Okla, April S.-One
is dead, one seriously injured, ana
two persons unaccounted for as the
result of a gas explosion in restaur-
ant. The damage is estimated at one
hundred thousand dollars.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15
Extra. Special! Troop No. =

All boys in Troop No. 2 are especi-
ally requested to he present at the
meeting at the Methodist church at
7:3O Friday evening 1t is essential
that every member be present as we
have special news.
A. C. JOHNSTON,
Scoutmaster,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15

Gillian, Geo. E. Southland, Jr. R. B.
Garner A. G. Jones, H. D. Payne.
Auburndale-R. R. Cerlitte, Will
liam j. McLain.
'Jacksonville-Grady Deem.
: Frostproof- William P. Granting.
Galloway-William A. Hardaker
Lewis V. Lewellin.
Kathleen-James S. Rushing
Observation-Disclosures B. Benton.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15

ant scoutmaster will be introduced
and have charge of the meeting to-
morrow night, so be sure to come ou'
and meet him. Who's coming | am
These are the orders OF
MIKE THE MYSTERIOUS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15
STATEMENT FROM CA. PARFl
To the Voters of Polk Coun,,.

To the Voters of Polk County.
Owing to, the illness of mysel,
family for the past six weeks guy
been impossible for me to he a.. 10y
the interests of my Candida, y
now as Lam about fully recov, Wy
| expect to visit the different nrooi
as rapidly as possible. wv
The purpose of this letter hou
is to, let my friends know in adv...
of my visits that the rumor which
been spread over the county tbo,
had dropped out of the race ~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15

matte poem of "Salome.' Miss Hamp-
tons leading man is Wyndhani
Standing, who recently played oppo-
site Norma Talmadge in THE Isle o.
Conquest The cast also includes
Agnes Ayres, rercy Standing and Syo-
ney l.. Mason.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15
Troop No. 3

Every Scout be at the Cumberland
Presbyterian church at $50, for a
like and a swim-then some eats.
Wear uniform. if possible; bring
bathing suit. Be prompt. Here's to
seeing you-and big time, Maybe
we will see Mike, the Mysterious.
K. F. E, JOHNSON,
Scoutmaster.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15

L0ST-Liver and white colored poin
ter dog about week ago. Reward
j. E. Sumner, 3O6 South Tennes-
see. Phone S01 Black. HOS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15

the great cities, rescue homes and
maternity hospitals, children homes
and relief work in prisons, beside
other forms Of relief, such as holiday
dinners and the distribution Of free
ice and coal.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15

count of of my recent illness. is IN.
true, and | assure you that my seem.
ing inattention was not voluntary but
is due to circumstances over which
have no control.
These letters, which will appear
from tim etc time in the newspapers
of the county are my forml announce.
ment.
Thanking you for your support,
am sincerely yours,
c. A. PARKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15
BOY SCOUT NEWS


Troom No. / will meet in their room
on the second floor of the new Sunday
school building at the Baptist church
Let every loyal Scout Of Troop No. l
he present at 7:30.
l.. +. AMIDON,
Scoutmaster.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15
Troop No )

Remember the time, place and eats
That's all,
r. W T0MPKINS,
Scoutmaster.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-04-15

FOR RENT-Rooms for light house
keeping. 4O1 West Lemon street.
11O7