The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 2, 1933, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service VOLUME LIV? No. 52. SENATOR WALSH DIES SUDDENLY. Funeral Rites For Chas. Williams This Afternoon Services pay Deceased | OVERSEAS CORP. Postmaster To Be Con- ducted At Episcopal Church : Funeral services for Postmaster Charies 8, Williams, who died 3 clock yesterday afternoon, are being held 4:30 o’clock this after- noon from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A, C. Elgin,. the old family home at 613 Katon street, to St. PRaul’s Episcopal church, Rev. Arthur B, Dimmick officiat- Pall bearers are William W. De- meritt, William L. Bates, Charles Matthews, J. Vining Harris, Clar- enee Pierece and Charles Curtis. Lopez Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Anita Isabella Williams, three goms, Donald Blaine Willia Jobn Alma Williams and Charles 8. Williams, Jr. Three ters, Mrs. Jerry McIntyre, of Teaneck, N. J.; Mrs, B. M. Dobson, San Diego, California and Mrs. A. C. of Key West. Besides the family and a host friends all the employes of the are attending the serv- and as a public official. He was born in Key West Feb-| ruary 9, 1864, the son of Peter moved Massachusetts and later came to Key West. Mr. Williams was reared and educated in Key West, receiving his primary education in the pub- lice schools and later went to Gainesville for a year and a half, discontinuing his studies to ac- cept a position with the Bank of Key West. While at school in Gainesville he held the rank of first lieutenant in the school bat- talion and afterwards served for six years in the Island City Guards with the same rank. While in the bank he was pro- moted on several occasions and} when the Bank of Key West) wound up its affairs and suce | ceeded by the First Natio a Bank, Mr, Williams became a) teller in that institution. Mr. Williams was at one time auditor of the city of Key West and also served as clerk and treas- urer, In the early 80’s he served one term as county treasurer and was the only republican in the history of Monroe county to ever hold that office. In 1897 he was appointed cashier in the Key West customs service and served continuously with the government until June 1, 1909, whem he was appointed by President William Howard Taft as postmaster and served through that administration until Woodrow Wilson became president when his successor was appointed. After the election of Warren G. Harding he was again appointed postmaster and served through thy Harding, Coolidge and Hoover administrations. The last com mission would have expired on May 29, 1934, At the age of 25 Mr. Williams was married to Miss Anita Isa-; bella McDonald, a native of Key West and daughter of John W. McDonald of Key West. There are three sons: Donald Blaine,! (Continued on Page Four) lgreatly enjoyed by those LOSES STATUS IN ITS APPLICATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FI- NANCE CORPORATION . TAKES ADVERSE ACTION AT MEETING TUESDAY By PAUL MA Special Washington Correspondent of The Citizen WASHINGTON, March 2.—The Overseas Bridge ,Corporation’s loan application lost its pending status at the Reconstruction Fi- nance Corporation Tuesday af- ternoon when the board of direc- tors, acting upon a recommenda- tion from the engineer advisory board, voted to refuse the loan. The project was one of more than @ score reported unfavorably by the engineer board, and which were all denied. While officials of the Recon- struction Finance Corporation ad- hered to their policy of — refusing discussion of applications reject- ed, it was learned at the Corpora- tion that the engineer board’s ad- application was void for lack of a state franchise to construct the proposed bridges. Opinion at the Reconstruction Finance Corporation headquarters was that the action in disapprov- ing the application was taken to clear the way for the filing of a new loan request in about ten days or two weeks by Rosenthal, who is known to plan such a move. Had the Overseas application been left with “deleted” status only, it might have retained suf- ficient -seniority to block Rosen- thal’s new application, commenta- tors point out. Even should the Overseas Cor- poration file a new application,.as under the Finance Corporation’s rules would be permissible, it would have no prior status over “any other application” filed con- temporaneously, offic of the Finance Corporation admitted. Editor’s Note: Today’s leading editorial interprets the action of the Reconstruction Finanee Cor- jporation. and gives the status of the application by the Overseas Bridge Corporation for a loan to construct the ~ bridges: over the water gaps between Key West and the mainland. OFFICERS FROM ITALIAN VESSEL ROTARY GUESTS DR. WARREN AND LIEUT. TELLMAN ARE HEARD IN ADDRESS AT REGULAR LUNCHEON HELD TODAY The officers of the Italian train- ing ship Cristoforo Colombe, now in port, were guests of the Rotary Club today at the regular noon- day luncheon, Among other guests were Rev. and Mrs, J. C. Gekeler, Miss Janice Maloney, Dr. Ketchum, E. Louis and Lieut. H. A. Tellman, Mrs. Gekeler and Miss Maloney rendered vocal solos, which were asem- | for only limitation of withdrawals. | ~The Key West Citisen — KEY WEST, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1933. NEW PROPOSAL DRAWN BY CITY IN BUS MATTER SEVERAL NEW PROPOSITIONS MADE IN- CONNECTION WITH QUESTION OF DIS- CONTINUING SERVICE The city council, at a special meeting held last night, drew up a new proposal to be submitted to the Key West Electric Company in connection with the matter of discontinuance of street bus serv- ice in Key West. The city is asking for certain changes in rates on street light- ing as well as a_ reduction in the general lighting system. The city will agree to officially relieve the electric company of its obligation pertaining to its fran- chise to operate a bus system pro- viding that the electric company agrees to the proposal as subntit- ted for their consideration. The electric company a_ short time ago submitted-a proposal to the city on the proposition, but this was not favorable to the city body. Embodied in the proposal as outlined by the council last night is that the electric company can- cel the entire indebtedness owed by the city for street lighting up to the present time, and that the company also pay its current taxes in cash, which amount would @ approximately $6,000. The gi to the. electric; company runs around $75,000, In addition to this the city asks that the street lighting be reduc- ed from $23.16 per light a year to $19 on a two-year contract, with the eity reserving the right to use a minimum of 283 lights. There are about 575 lights now in use. The city also asks that the rates on ‘the general lighting system be reduced from $16.08 cents per killowatt hour to 15 cents, with 5 percent reduction for prompt pay- ment of bills. The city would also have the service charge on electricity re- duced 40 percent, with a sugges- tion for residential rates instead of service charge, making the first 20 killowatts 15 cents, next ten, 10 cents, and the next seventy, ‘5 cents, with 3 cents to be charged in excess of 100 k‘llowatts, The proposal, as drawn up last night, was only in tentative form, and is subject to change by the council before submitting it to the electric company for considera- tion. OTHER STATES | JOIN MOVE FOR | BANK HOLIDAYS CALIFORNIA, OKLAHOMA MIS- SISSIPP! AND LOUISIANA, ENTER TODAY BRINGING TOTAL NUMBER TO 14 (By Associated Prens) } California, Oklahoma, Missis- sippi and Louisiana entered today upon bank holidays, bringing to 14 the number of states in which limitations on withdrawals now CHT Gubernatorial proclamations in! California and Oklahoma are for} three days. The Louisiana proclamation provides for cessation until the end of the week of “all public} | business including banks and} ‘other public enterprises.” | In Mississippi the decree called) | In Alabama, the holiday which | began today, is effective until) | March 10, but not mandatory. Outstanding Corner At Hialeah Park | ‘A beautiful corner of Hialeah Park where part of the Doherty day activities will center. OTHER FORCES ~ JOIN MOVE FOR ‘DOHERTY DAY’ JOCKEY CLUB LENDING EF-| FORTS FOR OUTSTANDING: EVENT OF MARCH 10 Lup (Special to The Citizen) MIAMI, March 1.—Hialeah park and the Miami Jockey club have joined forces with leading news- papers of Florida in the plans for Doherty Day, March 10. The gala day in honor of Col. Henry-L, Doherty, financier and builder who has been active in blazing the trail for the return of | prosperity, falls the day before Derby Day, which marks the close of the Hialeah Park race meeting. March 10 will be Doherty Day at the race course, so designated by Joseph E. Widener, outstand- ing sportsman and chairman of the board of the Miami Jockey Club. Every race on the program will be} named for achievements of the noted financier, or for Florida pro- jects with which he is associated. The banner program of racing will be capped with the Doherty handi- cap and Colonel Doherty himself will present the Doherty Cup to the winning owner. All of the star thoroughbreds which have helped make the cur-| rent race meeting the most success- ful since Hialeah Park came under the flag of the Wideners have been conditioning with an eye to the final days of the meeting, which | will see the most important events of the entire 45 day race program. With the best to draw from, Racing Secretary Joseph McLennan has framed an unusually attractive | card of racing. | Mayors, state officials and oth- | er dignitaries from all Florida, at the special invitation of Colonel! Doherty, in which Mr. Widener has} joined, will be guests of the Great- er Miami area for the day. The Hialeah Park event is but one of} many on Greater Miami’s Doherty Day program, especially planned for out of town visitors. ‘ STRAND THEATER The Home Town Theater Today Double Feature Inaugural Program Lasts Five Days---Varied Events Listed COecccccccccccccconccccoccocecoceoeceoeoooell® THURSDAY, MARCH 2 4:45 P. M.—Concert by National Symphony orchestra, Hans Kindler, director. Navy yard exhibits, » 8:30 -P.-M—Promenade. concert, Pan-American...building.. . Service band. FRIDAY, MARCH 3 Morning—Army and Navy flying circus over Potomac park. Navy yard exhibits. Afternoon—Drill at Ft. Meyer. Navy yard exhibits. 2 P. M.—Indian ball game la crosse, Central high school, 8:30 to 10 P. M.—Opera concert, Consti hall. 10:30 to 1 A. M.—Reception for governors and distinguished guests, Pan-American Union building. All Evening—Night flying display by the army and navy. SATURDAY, MARCH 4 11:30 A. M.—Vice president takes oath of. office, senate cham- ber. 12 Noon—President takes oath of office, east front of captitol. 12:15 to 1 P.M.—Presi ives address. 1:30 P. M. to 4 P. M.—Inaugural parade. 8 to 9 P. M.—Fireworks, Monumental park, and night flying display. 10 P. M. to 2 A. M.—Inaugural ball, Washington auditorium. SUNDAY, MARCH 5 Morning—Special church servi Il denominations. Afternoon—Visit to historic sit Mt. Vernon, Arlington and to the Corcoran Art gallery. 5 MONDAY, MARCH 6 Afternoon—Navy yard exhibits. Riding drill at Ft. Mi Miscellaneous—Band concerts and singing by choral societies at public gathering places. ’ CONGRESS PAYS {MAYOR CERMAK RESPECTS TODAY | HAS HICCOUGHS T0 SEN. WALSH PHYSICIANS BELIEVE AT- For 58 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West PRICE FIVE CENTS ————<<——_——___.. Montana Senator Succumbs To Heart Attack; Recently BRIDE OF FEW DAYS, WHOM HE MARRIED IN HAVANA, WITH HIM AT TIME OF DEATH; PASSES AWAY ON TRAIN IN . WASHINGTON (By Associated Press) ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina, March 2.— Senator’Thomas Walsh, of Montana, died suddenly of a heart attack aboard an Atlantic Coast Line train near Wilson today while enroute'to Washington with his bride, whom. he married Saturday in Havana. The senator, who was named to be attorney gen- eral in the Roosevelt cabinet a few days ago, was ; | Stricken and died within a few minutes as he lay face downward in his berth. He was 73 years old. | Mrs. Walsh, who speaks little English, said her Cuban maid and porter were present. i Mrs. Walsh, wh speaks little English, said her husband was awakened about 6:30 A. M. and he “doubled up” in pain. : me his hands. He rose from his berth and crossed over to his wife’s berth and there collapsed. The senator’s body was taken from the train here and will be sent to Washington later today. Dr. M. A. Pittman, who attended Mrs. Walsh here, said shétold him the senator was ill when they left Daytona Beach where they made a stop. WASHINGTON SHOCKED OVER DEMISE WASHINGTON, ‘March 2.—Shock and surprise wus the reaction of the capital today at the word of the death of Senator Walsh in the midst of preparations for the brilliant inaugural that was to have brought him into the attorney generalship. The senate immediately. adopted resolutions of re- gret and adjourned out of respect to Walsh. ~ Inaugural plans, however, have gone too far for any change to be effected, and Cary Grayson, chairman of the committee, said there will be none unless, and except, so ordered by President-elect Roosevelt. = * Both, Roosevelt and President Hoover, as well” as other leading statesmen, expressed deepest regrets when : i of the death of the senator, —- discussion that arose immediately of ‘whom might be selected to fill the post in the Roosevelt cabinet which death left open, the name of Arthur Mullen of Nebraska, was outstanding. Prominent In Teapot Dome HOUSE AND SENATE AD- JOURNS; MANY NAMES | MENTIONED TO SUCCEED GARNER AS SPEAKER (By Assocmted Press} WASHINGTON, March 2.—The house and senate adjourned today out of respect to the late Senator Wal whelming democratic membership} : } In the meantime the over- | in the new house flocked into se- lect a speaker late today to suc- ceed John Garner, vice-president-| elect. | “Selection apparently lay among Rainey, of Illinois, party floor) TACK WILL VANISH IN SHORT TIME (My Associated Press) MIAMI, March 2.—An at- tack of hiccoughs struck Mayor Anton Cermak of Chi- cago today, but physicians reported it was not serious and probably would vanish shortly. The attack was attributed to peritoneal irritation caused by leakage of blood from the bullet wound in Cer- specially constructed oxygen ‘tent as a means of relieving respiratory strain. A second blood transfusion was made on Cermak this af- Oil Investigati Springing into national prom- linence almost overnight as the | prosecutor in the Teapot Dome oil | scandal in 1924, Thomas J. Walsh } became a central figure in a ® ft- ly moving picture of political events that perhaps had no coun- terpart in the history of the coun- try. ; From committee room to the senate floor and back again he de-} livered attack after attack on the Republican administration and was largely instrumental in forcing the resignation of one cabinet of- |ficer and bringing about the in- jdietment of Albert B. Fall, a for- mer interior secretary, and Ed- | ward L. Doheny and Harry F. Sin- lclair on charges of criminal con- spiracy im connection with the jleasing of the naval oil reserves. Coming as it did in a national ticket with John W. Davis, but he would not permit it. Born In 1859 Born at Two Rivers, Wis. June 12, 1859, Senator started out to be a school teachet after receiving his education in the public schools and the Uni- versity of Wisconsin, but became interested in the law and began practice with his brother, Henry C. Walsh, at Redfield, 8. D., in 1884. Six years later he moved to Helena, Mont. Becoming in- terested in politics there Senator Walsh offered for election to the House of Representatives in 1906, but was defeatedg He also’ Wis | defeated for the Senate in 1910, but was elected in 1912. Mr. Walsh had seen ten years of service in the senate when that body decided that the secrecy surrounding the leasing of the oil reserves to Doheny and Sinclair by Fall during the carly days of the Harding administration requir- ed investigation. He had come Named As Attorney General in NORTH CAROLINA WHILE ENROUTE TO ed : jleader; McDuffie, Alabama, party {whip; Byrns, Tennessee, chairman | of appropriations committee, and! terneen. WHISTLING IN THE |! DARK | ‘political year, this service brought Senator Walsh instant Tecognition | be recognized ee = ws i: > FUER ifrom the leaders of the Democrat-|'ow* a6 = learned lawyer, but See Page 3 oa on This pein a } WORTH TRYING fie party, who selected bim as ‘per-| as little known to the countrys ” Speaker ener news i H manent chairman of the turbulent} When it was put the ——aho— smen that advisors of President-| NEW YORK—An eight-hour'New York conventiont The —_ i DANGEROUSLY YOURS priest Roosevelt have completed anj laugh from taking gas was en-| vention would have given him fur- AN oe ; economy program to shave $152,-|joyed by Vito Rogers of this city, ther reward by choosinghis for Matinge, Night, 18-25e]/ sey oe } bled on the occasion. CUT FLOWER Dn Wiliam B. Warred gave. eat taddress on International Service,! South Florida Nursery while Lieut. Tellman was heard in PHONE 597 a DANCE MIRAMAR CLUB j Tonight at 10 till? | Music By The Night Owls H i + @ talk on the relations between the/ ; Italian and United States navies. The luncheon today was grea! tly enjoyed by the many that we jin attendance, 000,009 off government costs. after he had a tooth extracted. [second place on the presidential