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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1920)
, THE MORNING OREGONIAN. TUESDAY, DECE3IBER 21, 1920 NOW OF IS V New York Takes Steps to Put Stop to Crime Wave. Announces 3 Important SWEEPING ROUNDUP CROOKS rR)(wiu)T J cv Jl ) ( J I J i -. 511 m v J . .- . . '-.V 3 . . ALL SUSPECTS SEARCHED Policemen Xot Allowed to Tate Half Hour' for Meals and All Courts Clear Calendars. NEW YORK. Dee. 20. The most weeping- roundup of crooks and sus picious characters In the history o New York was madie today by the eitVs police forCe of 11,000, aug mented by 4800 reserves, in an ef- fort to stem the wave of crime that startled the metropolis last week. More than 150 persons were caught In the dratrnet last night. "Xight raids by police fail to stop crime wave. Thus read headlines in New York newspapers tonight after the round up was over. Purine the day. amid numerous robberies, was listed on police record another murder by gunmen, who in Taded the Seaman's mission on the waterfront and shot and killed one man while stealing 400. Suspects to Be Searcked. But at the rollcall in police stations this afternoon were read two orders that indicated Commissioner Enrlght Intends to push the rouaaup 10 in limit. The first command waa for patrol men to mod and Question all pedes trians found between midnight and dawn on unfrequented streets and if their actions arouse suspicion, to search them for firearms. The second revoked permission, for policemen to take half an hour for meals while on duty. ' ' Revocation of the mal hour per mission came after the board of esti mate had postponed until tomorrow further consideration of a request by Commissioner Emright for nearly 100 more policemen. Courts Lend Assistance. Meanwhile, criminal courts cleared their calendars for action against robber bands. All cases against burg lars and highwaymen were advancea and heavy penalties Inflicted In cases where they, were found guilty. While the municipal authortiea were preparing to launch their of ficial offensive on the underworld, the American Legion. Merchants asso ciation and other bodies met to lay clans of their own. New York posts of the War Vet erans' association, after their session, despatched a letter to Mayor Hylan offering him "the services of from COO to 5000 selected members of the legion to reinforce the police force of Greater New York." It required. FI MARSHAL PiSEO 0 IXSURAJTCE BODIES FAVOR IX CREASE IS TAXES. ,Code Enacted at 1917 Legislature Declared Satisfactory With out Further Changes. BALBM, Or Dec M. (Special.) Because of the co-operation given by the state fire marshal's department In ferreting out incendiary fires, repre sentatives of nine mutual fire insur ance associations operating in Oregon today went on record favoring an In crease in the taxes paid by these or ganizations In order that more money may be made available to continue the work undertaken by the fire mar shal and his assistants. The conference also recommended that the fire marshal's scope of au thority be increased to the extent that he shall estimate all fire losses as soon as reports of fires are received at the offices of the insurance cor porations. Legislation to this end probably will be sought at the next session of the legislature, although the exact nature of the bills to be Introduced was not determined at to day's session. The insurance code enacted at the 1917 legislative session was declared to be satisfactory and no amendments to the laws will be asked by the mutual Insurance associations. The conference .was held In the offices of the state Insurance commis sioner, with A. C. Barbur. state fire marshal, and his assistants in attend- ance. HELEN JEKOriE EBSV ROSST ISKOJIIKSS I MtiORTAL CLASSIC mn 1 rrrf:'T BBBSfssrassssst iws NOWB Hearts of the Sex Turned Inside Out A fine portrayal of the effect of the siren's call upon the affairs of men the most unique and brilliant plot of the season moral to the core, yet it deals with big questions of importance. SCENIC- -MUTT & JEFF- -NEWS RIVOLI ORCHESTRA Gift Sales for Women , 4 Those looking- for inexpensive, thoroughly practical and acceptable gifts for women should come to our. Lower Price Downstairs Store and see the multitude of desirable gift articles at "lower prices." We feature Tuesday the following remarkable specials: Just, in Time for Christmas 2400 New All Wool Sweaters $2-98 Just think, of being able to purchase good all-wool sweaters for so little as $2.98. Thanks to one of the most fortunate special purchases we have ever made, we are able to offer 2400 ALL-WOOL (a few wool mixed) slip-on sweaters at $2.98 instead of the earlier-in-the-season prices of $4 to $7.50. Dozens of pretty styles in many wanted col-, ors and color combinations. Sizes 36 to 44. Buy these sweaters for practical gifts and for personal wear at $2.98 while any of 2400 remain. uce a small claims department" un- er the law passed in 1917. The ob ject of the department in the Justice court will be to hear matters in liti gation for sums of $20 or less and where the creditor or debtor desires to get action without the employing of an attorney. Matters decided in this court by the Justice will be final and subject to all existing laws there after for enforcement. Ei-Samoan Governor Burled. WASH1N-GTOX. Dec. 20. Full mili tary honors attended the funeral to day of Commander Warren J. Ter hune, ex-governor of Samoa. The services were held in the chapel at Arlington cemetery. Bight of Com mander Terhune's classmates at 'the naval academy served as honorary pallbearers. City Invites Verdtm Hero. The savior of Verdun, General Robert Nivelle, is In San Francisco, where he. is visiting Major-General Hunter Liggett, commander of the 9th army area. Yesterday an invitation was sent to him requesting him to visit Portland before he completed his coast' tour. General Nivelle Is the guest of the nation and .was sent by France to represent his country at the Pilgrim tercentenary. As far as is known a visit to Portland was not included In his itinerary. The invi tation to come here was extended by Over-the-Top post. Veterans of For eign Wars, through John Walker Jones, national Junior vice-corn mander. t I Frightened Horses Kick Man. OREGON CITY, Or, Dec 20. (Spe cial.) While hauling logs at Carver Thursday Stephen Carver was thrown from a wagon when the logs rolled and pitched him forward behind the horses. The frightened animals kicked the helpless man in the head. but he managed to crawl from be neath the wagon and the horses ran away. Carver Is suffering from bruises as the result of the accident. but says he Is lucky to get out alive. New Year's Oregonian ANNUAL NUMBER, JAMJAR? 1,1921 V You will want to send copies to your friends in the east. Order now for delivery on January 1st. Single copy 10c; postage, 6c in United States and possessions; foreign 12c. Fill out blank form and send to Oregonian Office, Sixth and Alder. Small Claims Court Planned. OREGON CITY, Or. Dec 20. (Spe- elaL) Emery Noble, who was elected Justice of the peace for district No. 4 of Clackamas county, will after Jan nary 1, when he takes office, Intro- A Phonograph The Ideal Christmas Gift All the latest models to choose from. Special Xmas Terms PAYMENTS ONLY $5 A MONTH1 Eilers Music Bldg. Entrance 287 Wash. St. Take Elevator to 2d Floor II!!! NAME STREET TOWN STATE ' ! " " ' . " THE OREGONIAN, Portland, Oregon. Gentlemen: Enclosed find. ..... i, for which mail The Oregonian's New Year's Annual to each of the above addresses. (Inclose 16c for each address in United States or Possessions, 22c for each foreign address.) 2 Other Helpful Gift Sales for Women Wonderful Disposal of 1200 New Crepe de Chine Envelope Chemise ; $11 .98 Those, too, are the result of a special purchase that has just come to hand. 1200 new, full cut, well-made envelope chemise of fine quality crepe de chine. Beautifully lace trimmed. Flesh. Sizes 36 to 44. 600 Beacon Flannel Bathrobes These fine quality Beacon flannel bath robrrs sell regularly at $5. Just 600 full-cut, well made robes in a great variety of desirable patterns and colors. Full-length robes with cord girdle at waisl and neck cord. AH sizes. Just the thing for Christmas gifts. Meier & Frank's: Lower Price StoreBasement Balcony. (Mail Order Filled.) sss te k ... v ... ' . '.:"v. i r.: ir . ' i. i t -r. r - -
