The Key West Citizen Newspaper, February 27, 1926, Page 1

[ME XLVII. No. 50. FOR 47 YEARS DEVOTED TO/THE INTERES KEY WEST, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1926. es Sa OF THIS COMMUNITY ‘PRICE FIVE CEN’ + ‘BOB STRATTON i | | i i | Head of Coast Guard On Inspection Trip e ' | MEETS DEATH IN YOUNG MAN BURNS TO DEATH} IN FLAMING GASOLINE ON) HIGHWAY NEAR KEY, LARGO LAST NIGHT | CAPTAIN JOHNG. BERRY, § BAND CONCERT ALSO ATTENDS CON- Gia. eolomee < oeyner Park, The charred remains of Bob Strat-! FERENCE OF OFFICIALS Sunday afternoon, beginning at 4\ton, of Montpelier, Vermont, the! IN MIAMI o’clock: young man who met death in a hor- | |lible manner when burned to death in flaming gasoline at 7 o’clock. last ' i ie highway, one mile; Capt. John Berry of the Goast (from Donifettis' Opera)—Tobani: north of Key Largo City, arrived in: Guard is in Miami, ‘where he at- An Indian Novelty Seminola—War- Key West on the morning train. | tended a conference yesterday- with ren. E. L. Byers, of Davenport, Iowa,' M. R- Dunning, collector of customs Serenade, Mooning—King. the only other person present at the of Savannah, Ga. Heads of the cus-- “Waltz, Besos Y Pesos—Martinez. time of the accident, who was badly toms , department, prohibition offi- Part Two burned about the hands and the hair} cers and coast guard officials of Overture, Fountain of Youth— g)most burnt from his head while at-. North Carélina, South Carolina- and King. tempting to rescue his fellow: work- _ Florida met relative to a discussion; , Reminiscences of Havana (A Night } of their. activities, jon the Prado—Lake). ‘Captain Berry is president of @| Souvenir—Franz Drdla. general coast. guard court that will, Soprano, Seleeted——Mrs, Eva B. two eases in Miami. When the ; Torano. ‘guard cutter C, G. 247 went, dat Fort Lauderdale some HUBERT REASON, » Brothers, and they were engaged in ago with a load of ew ipaeriard| Conductor. (construction work on - the highway : , two of the men on board |” Incase of bad weather concert will, over Key Largo. » stole some of the liquor and sold it. | be in the Monroe County High Schoo! —§ wy. J. Dunker, another young man. : men will be tried. * | corner. White. and United Streets. who works for “ia eg G. felt as floated! ~~~ —- — 7 j u damage ll be estimated while Captain Berry is in Miami. ‘| SENATE REJECTS Tt is thought that base six, United! — cj se : States Coast Guard, Miami, will be 5 moved Monday to Fort Lauderdal ‘This will include the floating base Moecasin with a fleet of about fif- Part One March, The Viking—King. Selection, Lucia di Lammermoor Homestead on train 76 medical attention. condition. is not considered very serious and it is believed that he will soon recover. The Star Spangled Banner—Key. The men were employed by Janner_ st night for’ | administering first aid tothe’: man who | was not dead. He came to this city with the body, and when seen by a «, Citizen representative at the county: | court house this morning stated that ppearances indicated that the two’ jammen were-engaged in ‘transferring some gasoline from tanks on a Ford = -truck to a tractor. Circumstances, $ BODY REFUSES ho. said, seemed to indicate that the DEPARTMENT engine of the. truck had been left __- * | running while the transfer of gas ) was being made, that some was ‘evi- "27._-With dently spilled at.the rear of the truck ees ‘and was-ignited by the exhaust from the senate the motor: The rear tires on the criticize the truck were burned off. and the rear - the course, end of the truck badly burned, he’ teen patrol and speed boats. ; comple! : Stratton’s body was conveyed the under- | ° ing cota : | last night the judiciary committee that ‘majority report to that end. The votes of two democrats, Blease, of er City of Nassau South Carolina, and Bruce, of Mary- ye land—who. joined. with the Republi- ‘eatis, decided. the..issue, for the re- ~ ae ms nidinder of the senate minority, with nce of seven Republican insurgents, voted: ~} for adoption of the report. } as «The decision prompted Senator yet.' The coast guard has sent Robinson, of Arkansas, Democratic’ gg of wirelens telephene.to.the:, leader, to drop his resolution propos- oF ms inig to authorize the president to em- Reports were received yesterday + the coast guard department that , hoon (ne man, froni Montpelier, Vermont, in- for shipment to that city. The injured. young man who was carried to Homsetead for medical at- “tention was in such condition that: it was-impossible for him to make any statement as to how the accident oc-' curred. { FLORIDA SCOUTS APPOINTED DEPUTY - GAME COMMISSIONERS No mews has been received | which’ Secretary Mellon is a stock: | man from the flames, was carried to’. the ‘man was Rens € . Sheriff Rowland Curry thé. morn- | [Se Explorer and Yachtsman. of International Fame Plans Making Visit To Key West HOLDS BELIEF NEW BILL WILL CAUSE DEFICIT ‘PRESIDENT COOLIDGE THINKS PROVISIONS OF NEW LEGISLA- ro COMMISSIONERS PLAN RECEIVING PROPOSALS } NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ENGINEERING CONCERNS { i | | j | TION WILL HAVE EFFECT ON ARRIVE IN CITY FOR MEET- TREASURY ‘ (By Associated Preas) WASHINGTON, Feb." -27,-— visions of the new we dent Coolid the measure ficit of $100,000, next fiscal year. Further reduction may be possible within a few years as the ,000 at the end of the for additional has particu‘arly for increasing about ten expenditures in behalf of-the army and havy. é y The threat of a treasury the end of the next fiscal year may be removed if congress is ¢areful of the government’s finances, Mr. Coolidge thinks, and. he foresees additional revenues for the treasury if the tax reduction effects.increased prosperity throughout the country. In addition to the wx reductions, the bill ects changes in the administrative provis.ons. The treasury is l'mited to three years in- stead of four as the maximum during which tax returns. may “be reviewed and any additional asses pms sure creates a joint siond elose committee which ‘will keep. in ing received a telegram from George contact with the administration of, Stribling, O. Stratton, grandfather of’the dead: international revenue laws and in-, Waithour. f j spect returns. i structing that the body be prepared sisting of five members of each The committee, con- gress. Relief of Captain of Yard At Key West Naval Station Arrives jeut. Commander L. N. Linsley, Washington, D. ‘C., has arrived in Key West. He will relieve Lieut. Commander Frederick Baltzly, cap- tain of the yards, who has been or- | , | happened to Tilden this week,” he re-' he hadn’t trained.”| public debt, Janner Brothers, total is lowered, but, in the meantime, | was among the first to arrive at the yr. Coolidge hopes congress will go} scene of the accident and assisted in’ slowly in approving measures calling’ appropriations. He shorter in mind proposals oversea Per cent the tion of ‘the ING MONDAY NIGHT Quite a number of representatives i | -— Pro- of leading engineering concerns of tax reduction bill the country have already arrived in re.in operation today, with Presi- the city and others are expected to i ge holding the belief that be hére before Monday night when next two weeks to join a party, com-_ will cause a treasury. de- at a meeting of the county commis- ene potag re for the construc- tion of the long bridges that will connect. up the keys between Key est and the mainland will be con- iderad. 2 Contracts awarded for the construction of the bridges along the line of the highway and » construc. the roadway. d of the “long bridges Key esters will have access by auto! mobile to the mainland, I from all over the country will have privilege of driving their psa the way to Key West over'the worl: most beautiful and picturesque high- obby Jones, Watts Guhn, Young * * * WASHINGTON—Count Salm is | house, wil! report its findings to con-| going abroad shortly and ptactice ‘for | Davis cup matches.- “You see what | marked. “Well, . | AMHERST, Mass.—It may be too late for Matty Silverman, conqueror of John Coolidge, to accept a $5,000 | offer to turn profession. Matty has | lost the final bout for Amherst light- weight title to Bill Huges, of Water- bury, Conn. * ¢ @ Tiger Flowers and Bobby} HARRY PAYNE BINGHAM, DIVORCED IN FRENCH COURTS, TO BOARD YACHT AT THIS PORT The yacht Pawnee | is in port, | awaiting the arrival of Harry Payne : Bingham, who hak just been granted a divorce in Paris. Mr. Bingham will arrive in the posed of Henry Mowbray of. the New York aquarium, and others who. ‘will proceed on the Pawnee to the, Gulf of California to gather material oceanogra: which on Sunday announced a g of $1,000,000 te¥ale” University. Others sharing in the awit were ages Dudiey S. Blossom, Chester Bolton and William Bingham 2nd. The fund will be used for the eon- struction of a new dormitory in honor of Charles W. Bingham, their father. Mrs, Bingham has been devoting ;much of her time to art. It was in November, 1924, that she made her first appearance as a sculptor with an exhibit in the Feragi Gal- leries. As an explorer and yachtsman Harry Payne | Bingham gained prominence in the field of science. er. Ks eviously, Senator Walsh, Demd+ MEN MAKE ATTEMPT TO LAND Fat, Montana, leader of the fight in, HERE FROM CUBAN ) behalf of the report, had abandoned PORT | his plan to have the senate investigate bes, own account leeeding against the company, in « | ploy special’ counsel to conduct pro- (By Associated Press) | dered Hampton Roads, Va. TALLAHASSEE, Fia., Feb. 27. Lieutenant .Commander- Linsley Boy Scouts -of Florida are to be has visited Key West a number ‘of commissioned junior honorary times and was connected with the deputy game commissioners, it was bureau of engineering at Washing- announced today at the state depart- ton. He was formerly on the U. S. ment of game and fresh water fish. S. Wright. *ATLANTA—Why legs are shown, frig yacht, the Pawnee, was often jin the view of John Philip Sousa: used for scientific trips in unchart- “Women’s—jazz brought dancing;|.4 waters of the tropics. Mr. Bing- jinducing short skirts for freedom, him was graduated from Yale in ‘and the exercise made legs more pre- 1910. He belongs to many exclusive sentable. “Men’s-ydancing and golf’ wiube in New York, Long Island and developed nee and tidoced knickers.” Washington. ‘sin | the company on its Two citizens of Greece attempted | through special counsel. Hg said to smuggle their way into the United | several senators were of the épinion States yesterday on the steamer | that no senate inquiry was necessary Northland. . < in view of the investigation madé by No air issued -forth from one of the federal trade commission, whch the ventilators on’ board: the ships | trad filed complaint that the concern and on investigation two pain» of} had violated decrees designed to pre- eyes were seen peering forth ‘from }¥ent a monopoly in the A‘uminum in- the darkness. ‘dustry. Upon the discovery ofthe Greeks’ “Warm exehanges which preceded they were taken in charge by. the the ‘vote involved Senator Walsh, Commissioner J. B. Royall plans to go to Bradenton on March 3 to issue the first commissions: to 4¢ scouts belonging to the Sarasota, Bradenton and Manatee troops, who have qualified, and who will be as- signed the duty of posting the Tamiami reservation. The work on the reservation will be done ander supervision of the scoutmasters and Busy Bee ‘Weck Pie Organization Last Night At Mrs. Richardson’s Home | NEW YORK—Mrs. Frances Marion | Josepha Da Fonseca Brandno, lawyer, | who is suing George J. Gillespie, law- yer, for half a million, avers she was so much in leve with him that she wore her skirts down to the ankles. - * The couple have two children, a daughter, Barbara, and a som, Payne. FOUR CHILD BURN TO DEATH The Busy Bee Workers of the Fleming Street Methodist Church was organized last evening at the home of their teacher, Mrs. Charles LONDON—Anybody who wants to/ (ny Apnociated Press) live in a palace this summer may do} CONNELLSVILLE, Pa., Feb. 27. so by applying to the Bishop of Lon-|__ our ehildren, the oldest four immigration officials.} Senator Reed, Republican, Pennsyl- vania, and Senator Moss, Republican, Key West Temple To New Hampshire. The Montana sena- Hold Regalar Meeting the scouts will assist in protecting it. Dr. C. M. Nelson, chief of the fed- eral bureau of+biological survey; Dr. Gilbert Pearson, national president Richardson. don. The ‘one condition is that the years and the youngest 3% months, The following officers were elect- °CCuPant pay the servants and the Vere burned to death near Indian ed: Adeline Cullingford, president; ‘®*©s Wh le the bishop is tour’ng far tread ten miles from here, when the Mary Richardson; vice-president; , fF°™ his expensive official home. home of-their parents, Mr. and Mrs. * * € of the Audibon Societies of Amer- ica, and Dr. Hiram Byrd, president of the Florida Audibon Society are expected to be present and take part in issuance of the commissions. | Exhibitions of scout-craft will be; staged. i Mrs. Frank Holtsberg Entertains At Bridge On Thursday Afternoon Mrs. Frank Holtsberg, Duval and Southard streets, entertained at. bridge Thursday afternoon. There were three tables of bridge. | |tor had charged Mr. Reed with being On Monday Evening } & representative in the senate of Sec- retary Mellon or of the Aluminum | Company. This Senator Reed denied, The regular meeting of Key West , Temple No. 20, Pythian Sisters, will | adding that he would “take no insult be held on Monday night. This be-' from the senator from Montana.” Senator Moses declared the whole ing the first meeting of the month it will be Past Chiefs night and fol- inquiry was aimed at Mr. Mellon and ! back of him the president and the ad- lowing the business session the Past | @istration. He warned Senator Chiefs and Officers Club will en- tertain with a “kid” party to which Walsh that in 1924 in the Teapot ‘Dome inquiry he tried such tact‘cs, all Knights of Pythias, Pythian Sis- ters and the public are cordially in- 'declaring Mr. Walsh “knows how the country reacted to that.” Those wishing to costume may do Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm so and there will be games, contests fi and attractions for young and old. | Meacham Return To City From Visit To Palm Beach Refreshments will be served in true} kid style and a good time is promised } Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Meacham Einhorn. The tables and home were —_————/arrived this morning from Palm beautifully decorated. A delightful all who attend. | j Beach. dinner was served after bridge. i “BEFORE MIDNIGHT” Mrs. Meacham recently won first t prize for the most attractive costume A story of pearls and police See fat the annual costume ball! held at the Everglades Club, the most ex- “Before Midnight” and see the ultimate thrills. We*Are Running the Usual jclusive club in Palm Beach. Mrs. Meacham wore an exquisite jcostume, representing the “Goddess ,of the East.” She was the express- jion of grace and beauty in her rare | tereation. The prize she received | was a pair of book. The grand at irs. SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER DANCE pea with a sweet love story. \tlone. ME This Week, 27th lust. $ Edith Felton, secretary, and Susan | Lakin, treasurer. Refreshments were served, and a most enjoyable evening was spent by all in attendance. Notice Of Prohibiti Agent's Arrest In Miami Sheriff Roland Curry has received official notices from the Miami sheriff that E. H. Keese, wanted here on grand larceny charge in con- nection with the raids staged by Keese and a number of other offi- The first prize was won by Mrs. cers in this city recently, has been apprehended. Along with the notice to Sheriff ; Curry was a bond for $1,000 made | Irving Snyder was destroyed by NEW YORK—A letter written by | Walter B. Mayer, who shot and ki‘l- ed his former fiancee, Miss Shirley McIntyre, before wounding himself, | says: “She did not consider me her equal after a few of those fools had } given her a taste of the high life I | could not afford.” | . ST. PAUL—Clifford Tappan, auto- mobile mechanic, must pay $9 weekly for support of his child whether he is financially able to operate his auto- mobile or not. The state supreme court viewing his a‘imony case, as- serted that it “borders of affrontery for him to plead the cost of ‘gasoline and other necessities’ for his auto- mobile as an extenuation for not contributing to the necessiteis of his child.” by Keese for his appearance at next | term of criminal court here. PROMINENT MINISTER DIES IN GETTYSBURG «By Axsociated Preset GETTYSBURG, Pa., Feb. 27.— Dr. J. A. Singmaster, president of |Comedy, “Billy’s Week End.” ere CASA MARINA ||s04 one of the mot prominent ; MONROE THEATRE TODA Y—“The Tower of Lies” and an Al Roach Comedy. TOMORROW—“Kiss Me Again.” STRAND THEATRE TODAY—“The Cireus Cyclone.” im America, died here today from }Comedy, “Buster's Nightmare.” ithe effects of an apoplectic stroke suffered Monday. . TOMORROW — “Before “id Ragat. i ” Comedy, “Stung Aguin.” | AMUSEMENTS | fire. The parents were absent from home at the time. News of the tragedy, which happened Thursday, did not reach here until today, com- munication facilities having beem crippled by @ windstorm. Key West Realty Board Will Hold Lancheon At Over-Sea Hotel Monday The Key West Realty Board will hold its weekly luncheon Monday at the Over-Sea Hotel dining room. At last Monday’s meeting it was‘ deci- ded to make the future meetings a ‘combination business luncheon, which will last one and « half hours instead of one hour. i ' KEY WEST YACHT CLUB DINNER DANCE TONIGHT B:30 O'clock ln Keultiiad the visiting goabte: men. invited. i