The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 24, 1933, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service VOLUME LIV. No. 20. Roosevelt Confers With Financial Authority On International Program Subjects Discussed With Bernard Baruch Pertain To Domestic And For- eign Economics (ity Assoctated Presa) WARM SPRINGS, Jan. 24.—Determined to put a new internationa} pro- gram into action, Presi- dent-elect Roosevelt today began a series of confer- ences on domestic and for- eign economics with Ber- nard Baruch, financial authority of New York. Baruch, staunch. demo- crat, and also a man who has intimate knowledge of the world economic sit- uation, is expected to give a helpful hand in prepara- tion of the Roosevelt pro- gram. eee HOLDS SESSION MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION WILL START CAMPAIGN FOR HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS pe By-laws of the récently organiz- ed Key West Municipal Band were presented and accepted at the meeting of the organization last night. While there were a few minor changes in two provisions in para- graphs of the laws, they were satisfactory to the body and are now in effect. It is the intention of the body to zone the city and start a cam- paign for honorary memberships. The fee for this will be not less than $3. Membership cards and pledge forms are to be used to carry the records and check the payments of those who are willing to help the band to success, To keep those in charge of this branch of the work from coming in conflict with each other while soliciting membership. This work was placed in the hands of a committee composed of Ed Connors, Rafael Solano, Jr., and C, E, McCoy. The committee was promised the assistance of Chas. H. Ketchum, chairman. f Mrs. Peixotto Arrives In Key West Yesterday Mrs. H. R. Peixotto, daughter of Rabbi R. Rachmil, was an ar- rival over the East Coast yester- day and will remain for a while with her father. Rabbi Rachmil has been ill for several weeks with a complication of troubles and it was decided that the companionship of his daughter would prove of in- estimable value in hastening his ree SPECIAL SALE NORGE and MAJESTIC Electric Refrigerators | JAPANESE AIR FORCES BOMBARD CHINESE AGAIN FIRES STARTED IN TOWN AF- TER WHICH LARGE ARMY OF TROOPS WERE FORCED TO SCATTER (By Annecinted Pres) TOKYO, Jan, 24.—Japanese acrial bombardment on Kaiiu, key city in northeast Jehol, for the third successive day was reported today in dispatches from that Sino-Japanese front. Fires were started in the town and Chinese troops concentrating there were reported to have scat- tered. A Chinese army estimated by Japanese at 33,000 troops was massed in that region. The aerial raid was the fifth in two weeks and indicated the pos- sibility that planes may be clear- ing the way for a Japanese of- fensive as they did in the case of Shanhaikwan and cities along the Great Wall of China. In the meantime dispatches stat- ed that Chinese leaders held mili- tary conferences at Nanking. TWO HOUSES BURN INBLAZE LOCATED isk ANOTHER ALARM SOUNDED} for guidance of other organizers|this and other similar happenings teem: The Kep West Citisen KEY WEST, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1933. SCRIPT AND BARTER ee America’s New ee Money Substitutes OLOOOOOOCOOOSOEOOESL OOO OOO OOO OOOOOSOOOOHOOO A SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSOEHOOSOOOOTEOOEE By J. R. BRACKETT (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Jan, 24.—Unem- ployed America is making a new “money”—not silver coins or greenbacks—but scrip used to build up barter. Products worth millions of dol- lars are being “swapped” in the United States and between $1,- 000,000 and $2,000,000 in some form of scrip money now is in circulation, according to the esti- mates of Jacob Baker, operations director of the Emergency Ex- change Association. Many Groups Organized About 150 groups are formally organized to facilitate this swap- ping which has sprung from the cross-roads to the status of a real aid to the unemployed. In their further development, Baker and others interested in ibarter’s extension envisage the possibility of nationwide _ inter- change of goods—and possibly the lass of the “moneys” of the various exchanges among themselves to aid the process. Other economists doubt the system will reach much beyond local boundaries. Many of the 159 exchanges al- ready are using scrip, other tokens, either to represent the goods them- selves, or with a real money back- ing in the form of special stamps sold for cash. The Emergency Exchange Asso- ciation was organized by a group of business men, economists, en- gineers, lawyers and_ industrial consultants, for the purpose of bringing together idle men and the “idle” goods which the men: want but cannot get through lack of purchasing power. Association Fosters Move Among the organizers were John! Kirkland Clark, president of the New York State Board of Bar Ex- aminers; Leland Olds, assistant chairman of the New York State Power Authority; Stuart Chase, economist; and Frank. Graham, Princeton University economist. The association is aiding in the development of exchanges in the east; is correlating information throughout the country, and ulti- Oats for a haircut! Real estate for coonskins! After a certain amount of such trade, a barter ex- change is needed, and barter exchange needs money. The above shows some of the new “money” circu- lating in parts of the nation, issued to aid in bartering. fill their needs in this manner, a change. As it grew the organiza- group of them will organize mu-jtion of exchanges became rather tual exchange for the purpose of! difficult bookkeeping. To simplify finding all possible exchanges that matters, the exchange introduced exist in a neighborhood. To this/its own scrip money, paid the lab- exchange, individuals may bring) orers in scrip, and persuaded groc- food, and obtain the labor or other!ers and others to accept it. This goods they need. ‘paper is redeemable in goods and Thus in Los Angeles a jobless services, and has no other value. mam went out to a farm and, There is no legal money in the worked,.for.a. farmer. .for<a..day.| transaction. - For his work he received a sack} In Hawarden, Iowa,'the city gov- of vegetables and foodstuffs—jernment paid out $300 in scrip to more than he could eat—so he|the unemployed for road work. On gave some to the neighbors. From}the back of each note were 36 squares. Before each transaction have developed 83 organized co-|the holder of the money had to CALLS APARATUS TO SAL- mately hopes to provide for ex-]operative barter units, affecting|fix a three-cent stamp, purchas- VATION ARMY RESIDENCE; LITTLE DAMAGE RESULTS change of goods and_ services among exchanges in different lo- calities throughout the nation. Barter starts with the simple swapping of, for instance, wheat 40,000 families in Los Angeles!able from the local government, county. before the money could pass. In Inwood, N. Y., the unem-} When the money has been used ployed got together and exchanged | 36 times, it could be redeemed for goods and services among them-|$1 in legal currency from the city Fire of supposedly incendiary | for flour; or a few hours labor for|selves and with business people. | government, the extra charge be- origin practically destroyed residences at 1008 and 1010 South street 2:15 o’clock this morning. The alarm was sounded from Box 323 and apparatus from Num- bers One and Three fire stations |- responded. When they arrived both places were burning rapidly. When the flames were subdued an examination led Chief Harry Baker to the conclusion that both places were fired at the same ime. The property belongs to Mrs. George A. T. Roberts and is said to carry no insurance. Pennies back of wall fuses at the Salvation Army home was the cause of a fire this morning, Very little damage resulted from the flames. Chief Baker says that the folks were using the electric iron, The pennies caused a short circuit and the wiring caught fire. An examination of the wiring and the fuses by Paul Mesa, of the | rupted communications to moun-/to meet terms of sentences imposed re-|tain regions and lashed the coast}on them for bank law violations, vealed two Lincoln pennies back|with wind and rain, gave no indi-|were signed by Ehringhaus. Key West Electric company, of the fuses. CAMPBELL, RACE CAR DRIVER, ILL SAID TO BE DETERMINED, HOWEVER, TO MAKE TRIP TO DAYTONA BEACH (By Ansociated Press) HORLEY, Eng., Jan. 24. Malcolm Campbell, famous mobile race car driver, who ex- ; pected to leave for Daytona Beach tomorrow for an attempt to break his own speed record of 253 miles ; an hour, is confined to his bed to- jday with influenza. | His wife said he did not think jhe is well enough to travel but he said-that he will go if he had to be carried aboard ship on a stretch- er. two |food. As more individuals seek to'They organized a mutual FURTHER SNOW PREDICTED FOR FAR WEST AREA ‘WINTER’S LONG SIEGE FROM BLIZZARD SHOWED NO INDI. CATION OF ABATING TO- DAY; HEAVY WIND, RAIN (By Ansociated Press) SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24.— Winter’s week-long siege of the far west during which blizzards claimed at least three lives, dis- cation of abating today. ex- | ing for costs. If all the $300 turn- ROCKEFELLER, JR. ASKS LEAS BE SURRENDERED) HAS SEVERE COLD NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR ABLE TO START GOLF MAKES REQUEST OF TEN- NESSEE EXECUTIVE GAMES WITH FATHER (By Associated Press) RALEIGH, Jan. 24.—Governor Ehringhaus today asked Governor McAllister, of Tennessee, to sar- render Luke Lea, Tennessee pub- lisher, and son, Luke, Jr., to North Carolina officers. Extradition papers asking that the Leas be arrested and turned over to North Carolina authorities (By Ansociated Press) ORMOND, Jan. 24.—John D. Rockefeller, Jr., who ar- rived at the winter home of jis famous father last night, was confined to the house to- day with a severe cold. It is understood it will be several days before he is able to engage in golf games with his father. 1 In the meantime dispatches from ed over 36 times, it would accom- plish $10,800 worth of business. Here, there was no barter, but a possible extension of the move- ment, suggested by Baker, would; be to add Hawarden’s stamps to the barter tokens as used in In- wood, This gives the money double value—in goods, and in legal For Powers Not In 53 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West PRICE FIVE CENTS Default Of Payment To Be Given Chance To Discuss Debt LOUISE KNIGHT “ON TRIAL HERE GETS RELEASED, ARRAIGNED IN CRIMINAL COURT CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF LIQUOR; FOUND NOT GUILTY Louise Knight, who was tried in criminal court this week and found not guilty on a charge of unlawful Possession and transportation of liquor and afterwards held for Mi- ami authorities, was released yes- terday. An order received from Miami stated that the charges had been dropped and Judge Harris order- ed the woman released. On her plea, a Cadillac automobile that was being held on the keys since her arrest, was returned. After this woman had_ been found not guilty of having intoxi-} cating liquor in her possession and transporting it, the judge ordered the liquor, that was in jugs in the court as evidence, destroyed, It was poured from the windows of the court house in the presence of the jurors and spectators. For the next 24 hours, it is said, strik- ing matches in the vicinity was a hazardous experiment, ANTONIO MARTINEZ money... It could be.exchanged at, s . any time in full value for goods, HIS: and after a year in legal money if fully stamped. The National Development As- sociation in Salt Lake City, Utah, has one of the largest of the barter scrip, without stamps, and does an estimated $20,000 a month busi- ness. Scrip also is used in Yellow Springs, Ohio, where Arthur Mor- gan, president of Antioch college, has organized an exchange which has in circulation about $1,000 in scrip. REFUSES TO ACT ON WARRANT FOR MOTOR MAGNATE PETITION WOULD COMPEL HENRY FORD TO APPEAR FOR TESTIMONY BEFORE CIRCUIT JUDGE IN DETROIT (iy Associated Press) DETROIT, Jan. 24,—Circuit Judge Harry Dingeman today re- fused to act on a petition by at- torneys for a bench warrant com- pelling Henry Ford to appear for testimony until a previous petition by opposing counsel in another court has been acted on. Meteorologists predicted contin-} Nashville said plans for resisting} ued snow for highlands of Wash-| extradition of the Leas and “if } ington, Oregon, California, Idaho| necessary” institute habeas corpus} and Nevada. Storm warnings] proceedings, were announced by were posted from San Francisco} their counsel there. northward. = REDEEMS COATS FROM | UNDERWORLD PUBLIC PAWN SHOPS| (By Associated Press) CHARACTER IS BUDAPEST, Jan. 24.—When really cold weather reached Buda- KILLED TODA pest, the city government redeem- ed 40,000 overcoats from the pub- | lic pawn shops and turned them | STANLEY ANDERSON SHOT} Nearly 400,000 garments re- mained in pawn. DOWN AS HE MAKES AT-| fn the first ten months of last! year the amount owed on pawned | TEMPT TO FLEE ON TRAIN objects increased from $3,700,000 AT BATON ROUGE Within the year 173,000 articles | (Ry Associated Press) were redeemed, but last spring BATON ROUGE, Jan. 24.—/154,000 winter garments were/ Stanley Anderson, St. Louis under-| pawned. world character, who eseaped fed- | study conditions of Kenneth Stevens, attorney for the Sweeten Automobile Company, plaintiffs, sought a bench warrant after Ford failed to appear in ans- Royal Family Makes Unemployment Study (By Associated Preas) wer to a summons. LONDON, Jan. 24.—Unemploy- Ford attorneys previously filed ment kept the royal family busy|@ motion to quash the subpoena served on the motor manufacturer. Judge Dingeman said he will not rule on the request for a in 1932 and promises to repeat in 1933. Led by the Prince of Wales, one of whose first speeches of the year was an appeal for social service, the family showed high interest in the welfare of idle workers. Guy Miller rules on the petition to attorneys claim invalid. WDBIBLLDSLSs. Twelve Centuries Mark High School In Germany By immuane Press) EMMERICH, Germany, Jas. 10—The high school in this quaint Rhine river town is in its 200th year. From its inauguration until The prince made four tours to the ployed, and plans are being made unem- for more surveys this year. Queen Mary, as patron of the Personal Service League, and Prince George, who has interested himself in social service, backed the efforts of the heir to the back to their insolvent owners. to $7,647,000. eral deputies yesterday by leaping! | throne. 1788 it was a religious school. FUNERAL SERVICES TO BE CONDUCTED TOMORROW AFTERNOON Antonio S. Martinez, better known to his host of friends as “Nico,” died 7 o’¢lock this morn- ing at the residence 1004 Watson street. Mr. Martinez was 75 years old. He came to Key West from Ha- vana 60 years ago and has been connected with various business concerns during his life, retiring from active business some years ago. Funeral services will be held 4:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the residence, Rev. Holmes Logan, of Ley | Memorial church, officiating. Pritehard’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrange-{ ments. Mr. Martinez is survived by his} widow, Mra. Madelina Martinez, } one daughter, Mrs. Dulcemaria Pereiro, and one son, Antonio, Jr., in Key West. Another son, Jose F. Martinez of Havana, was to ar- rive on the Florida from Cuba this afternoon. There are also four grandchildren, (JAMES MILLER FOUND GUILTY SENTENCED TO SERVE PE- RIOD OF SIX MONTHS IN COUNTY JAIL James Miller, colored, who was} bench warrant until Circuit Judge tried in criminal court yesterday | ©*™- on a charge of assault and battery| quash the subpoena which Ford|With intent to murder, was found guilty of aggravated assault by the jury. The assault happened on Long Key on the night of January 15. Miller shot Leroy Henderson twice, onee through the shoulder and/ once through the breast, after Henderson had been in an alterca-‘ tion with his, Miller's, brother. | Judge J. Vining Harris sentenc-| ed Miller to six months in the} county jail. FELL TOO EASY Incoming Roosevelt Ad- ministration Extends In- vitation To Mussolini Through Stimson (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, —The debt-discussion door was thrown wide open to- day by the incoming Roose- velt administration to all debtor powers which are not in default on their Decem- ber 15 payments. ' An invitation to Premier Mussolini was extended by. Secretary Stimson on behalf of Roosevelt and is similar to that given Great Britain. An invitation is expected be given shortly to Czecho-Slovakia, Finland, Latvia and Lithuania, only other debtors which stand in the preferred class with Great Britain because of their payments December 15. No official announcement was made as to Roosevelt's powers headed by France, and including Belgium, Poland and Estonia. While there has been intimation that these powers will eventually be given hearings, an impression pre- vails that prompt payers will have first consideration. EXTEND TIME ON BANK MEASURE WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.—The house banking committee today unanimously approved legislation extending for another year pro- visions of the Glass-Steagall act permitting reserve banks to use government bonds as security for their surrency. The senate has already ap- proved and the house is expected to do so soon. The house approved a crop pro- duction loan bill making $90,000,- 000 of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds available for advance to farmers this year. Committee action on the Glass bill followed testimony yesterday by Secretary Mills who said it “arrested deflation and contended failure to continue it would re- sult in ‘contraction’.” Caba Sails For Havana Carrying 68 Passengers The P. and O. 8. 8. Cuba sailed for Havana this afternoon with 56 passengers. She arrived yester- day afternoon from Cuba with 64 passengers, eight aliens. Ferry Parrott arrived at 4:30 yesterday from Cuba with two cars of tomatoes and 24 empty Launch Anita, owner Joseph ussell and Captain Thomas Moore, arrived from Havana this morning. J. Comer, manufactvrer of cotton goods of Birmingham, Ala., and daughter, had chartered the Anita for the eruise to Cuba. They returned on the launch. STRAND THEATER The Home Town Theater Today Deuble Feature FRISCO JENNY ANXIOUS FOR RIGHT SALINA, Kans—In 2 petition| for a divorce D. O. Swenson of) in 1811 by Napoleon. The | this city, alleges that his wife, government opened it as 2 “fraudulently wooed” him by tak-/ public school in 1832. ing him to theaters to see “torrid: love scenes” and then pics VI DDO D ADB » warciage \cense. See Page 3 for Reader on This Picture —also—_ THE DEVIL IS DRIVING Matinee, 10-18; Night, 15-25¢ Seld On Easy Terms Then it was taken over by the Knights of Malta until closed {through the window of a swiftly}] BEAUTIFUL ROSES || an average of five engage- i = moving train, was shot and killed | | ss J L STOWERS MUSIC | CHICAGO — Harry Itskovitch| near here today as he sought to $1.20 PER DOZ. [ments a day were carried out by of this city, weighing 500 pounds,| flee on a freight train. | We Deliver e king and queen and their chil- COMPANY rede from his home to the federal; He was shot by a deputy near/ Seuth Florida Narsery en. Already the royal diaries building on a motor truck to be-/St. Louis State University, after] PHONE s98 [for 1933 are full of provisional {come an American citizen. jumping from the freight. engagements