The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 9, 1933, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service * VOLUME LIV. No. 58. The Kep West Citen For KEY WEST, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, MARCH 9,. 1983. —_—_——— 53 Years Devoted to the- Best Interests of Key West PRICE FIVE CENTS KEY WEST TO OBSERVE DOHERTY DAY Roose elt Addresses Special Congress On Important Bank Issue President eee PoweriBERVALDI WILL For Taking Care Of Many Outstanding Prob- lems UBy Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March a few crisp words, President Roogvelt urged the convened congress today to em- specially- power him immediately to open “sound! banks.. To reorganize ACT POSTMASTER AWAITING EXAM. NAMED FOR POSITION TEM. PORARILY; TO BE FILLED BY ELIGIBLE FROM CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION By PA Special Washing: of The Citizen WASHINGTON, March ¥ Correspondent VARIOUS CITIES COMPLETE PLANS ON DOHERTY DAY, MERCHANTS IN DIFFERENT LOCALITIES GIVE ENTHU- SIASTIC SUPPORT IN MOVE- MENT INAUGURATED (Special to The Citizen) MIAMI, March 9.—Twenty- three cities, representative of al- most all sections of Florida, today reported the completion of their local organizations for _participa- tion in All Florida Doherty Day tomorrow, March 10. Merchants in all of these cities are giving their enthusiastic sup- port to the program and a sub- stantial nucleus for the state-wide advertising fund, so earnestly ad- vocated by Col. Henry L. Doherty, seems assured. Cities repgrting full participa- tion in the event are: Bartow,! Bradenton, Clearwater, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Fort Lauderdale, ; Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Key West, Lake Worth, New Smyrna, , Orlando, Palatka, Palm; | 1 Mictionaire aT THIRTY-FIVE val | MerchantsRespondTo VO, All Florida WithMuch ‘coach WISCONSIN’ TWO PERCENT OF ROW’S SPECIAL SALES Movement Enthusiasm BUSINESS FIRMS AGREE TO CONTRIBUTE RECEIPTS IN TOMOR- TOWARD MOVE- MENT; MUCH INTEREST IN CAMPAIGN TO ADVERTISE FLORIDA Ay Ie on, f LATEST ENDEAVOR- |} \ | FLORIDA YEAR-ROUND), \\ by the number who have jo Key West merchants have responded with a will to the All ‘Florida Doherty Day idea as is evidenced ined in the sales day move- ment which started in Kéy West this week. The business men of the community, at least those who believe ether banks and to provide cur- rency expansion. Arrangements sped in both that the depression will soon be only a memory, have responded to the call for a great sales event to be held tomorrow, to assist the Doherty complimentary movement and thus express their faith in the proposed Florida advertising program. Hollon R. Bervaldi, a: postmaster at Key West, will be ing postmaster there pending a civil service examination to estab- My ROseam mar Yy h, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Ly Sebring, Stuart, Tampa, . West Z Palm Beach, Winter Haven and Miami. senate and house to do his bidding once the former organization was completed. : Throngs gathered in the gal- leries to hear the presidential message read while he remained at work at the White House desk. “Our first task is to reopen all pane banks,” he declared ‘went at once into his emergency plan. “I ask of congress im- mediate enactment of legislation giving to the executive branch of the government control over banks for protection of depositors; authority forthwith to open such banks as already have been as- certained to be in sound condi- tion and other such banks as rapidly as possible. “Authority to reorganize reopen such banks as may be found to require reorganization and to put them on a sound basis. I ask amendments to the federal reserve act to provide for such ad- ditional currency, adequately se- cured, as it may become necessary to issue to meet all demands for currency and at the same time to achieve this end without increas- ing unsecured indebtedness of the government of the United States, I can not too strongly urge upon congress the clear necessity for immediate action.” The president called recommendations - “an and will request congress to enact two other measures “of immediate urgency”—proposals believed in democratic ranks at the capitol to be power to reduce costs including veteran’s funds and to provide half billion or so for public ployment. It was believed bank | reopen- ings tomorrow will be made pos- sible. ROATRY CLUB MEETS TODAY MEMBERS LISTEN TO RADIO ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT The regular noon-day luncheon of the Rotary Club today was giv- en over to listening to President Roosevelt's address to congress, which was greatly enjoyed by those present. There was a good attendance at the meeting tod: but prac- tically nothing was done in the way of business owing to the fact that there were so many desirous of hearing the chief executive ad- dress the nation in the special session of congress that got under way today. government | projects to spur em- lish a list of eligibles for the reg- ular appointment, Congressman Mark Wilcox announced today. Bervaldi was named: to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the former postmaster, Charles S. Williams. Congressman Wilcox said he would ask the postoffice depart- ment to call a civil service exam- jatton'“fis soon as possible in or- der that a regular appointed post- master might be named. It was said that Bervaldi was named because the postoffice de- partment is too busy at the pres- ent time to consider regular ap- pointments. All residents of Key West will be permitted to take the civil service examination for the post- mastership and out of those tak- en, a list of three will be certified from which the new postmaster will be picked by Congressman Wilcox. Key West has a second class postoffice and its postmaster re- ceives a salary of $2,900 a year. Bervaldi will be paid on this basis during the time he serves as act- ing postmaster. The regular post- master will be appointed for four} years. STRONG CASE ON ABDUCTORS PREDICTED TWO REMAINING SUSPECTS WILL BE CAPTURED SOON those} essential preliminary to subsequent legisla- tion directed against speculation with funds of depositors.” He also revealed he soon | | | | ¥ Asxociated VER, March lice ca: against six suspects in the Charles Boettcher, II, kidnap- ing has become “ironclad”, Polic Chief Albert Clark said today. He also predicted that two o! the six. persons not yet in custody | Great With state-wide participation virtually assured, committees in charge of local Doherty organiza- tions in all sections predict that March 10 will mark an important milestone in the history of the re- sort development of Florida. Great areas of additional park- ing space were made available in Miami today. Colonel and Mrs. Doherty will be the honored guests at many gala events tomorrow and indications are that they will re- ceive the acclaim of one of the city’s record throngs. NEW RULERSHIP IN MANCHURIAN SECTION TODAY CHINESE DESERT TERRITORY WHERE STUBBORN BAT- TLES WERE RECENTLY FOUGHT WITH JAPANESE (By Axsociated Press) Following close on the heels of the Japanese and Manchukuoan troops who» swarmed over Jehol province in the last fifteen days, Manchukuoan rulership was being established today in that terri- tory. Manchukuoan officials have taken over control of yillages and cities deserted by the Chinese in| which the pro- the face of the campaign carried invaders as far as Wall separating the vince from China proper. Over a stretch of 250 miles there are many deserted villages with 85‘6 of the buildings unoc- cupied and with only aged persons and children thereabouts. SCIMOIIIILs SHOLTZ DECLARES will be captured before the day passed. |} They are Verne’ Sankey and] 'Gordon Elkhorn, believed to be} | fleeing to Canada. | ‘ROSENTHAL CASE | COMES UP FRIDAY’ |QUO WARRANTO fantiiieats! INGS TO START IN SU- PREME COURT Oral hearings in the quo war ranto proceedings against George J. Rosenthal by Attorney General} Cary D. Landis, Dade County and Monroe Cou relators, will be-! at 9 o’clo gin the supreme court at Tal- The complainants in proceedings will and Attorney Wi for Monroe Cow i UNITY OF PEOPLE RATHER ESSENTIAL (Ry Associated Press) TALLAHASSEE, March 9. —Governor Sholtz today sued a proclamation calling upon the people of the state “to declare their faith in our president” in nation: gency. Sholtz declared “there ex- ists in the United States an emergency de: ‘ al unity—even more co: and unselfish than that neces- sary in war—in support of cur president who is faced with responsibilities as. grave as have ever confronted a great leader in our histo: He asked the people to “co- operate fully with the presi- dent in taking and decisive acti guarantee economic stability and relieve unemployment thereby restoring _confi- dence.” emer- | IDIGIDIIINOIIIIVOOIOOIIOT Ss. ZANGARA ENTERS PLEA OF GUILTY WHEN ARRAIGNED IMPOSE DEATH PENALTY OR LIFE IMPRISONMENT | On Key BIG SHIPMENT OF MONEY TO HAVANA FOUR OFFICERS ACCOMPANY FUNDS SENT THROUGH LAST NIGHT (By Associated Press) MIAMI, March 9.—Guiseppe | Zangara today pleaded guilty to charges of slaying Mayor Anton Cermak, of Chicago, when his mad , attempt to assassinate President Roosevelt here February 15 failed. “I want to kill the president,” Zangara said when he took the stand. “I want to kill all kings jand presidents. I tried to shoot Mr. Roosevelt before when he talk {but lots of people in my road and I can’t do it. “I feel I have right to kill him. E. O. Jones, J. R. Boyd, J. F. Bradley and J. A. White, postof- | fice officials, arrived yesterday |I know they give me electric chair|on the Havana Special accom- | but I don’t care, I’m right. panying a large shipment of “It don’t make no difference!money being sent to the Federal who I kill—I kill Mr. Hoover or) Reserve bank in Havana. Mussolini if I see then first. Yes! What the amount is could not I kill Mr. Roosevelt if he come in)be learned. Various statements, this room now.” {based on articles regarding the After Zangara left the, stand) shipment in other newspapers, the court recessed until 2 o’clock. | placing the amount for $4,000,000 The court may impose the death |to $14,000,000. It was shipped penalty or recommend life im-!on the Ferry Parrott to Havana prisonment. jlast night. ff Notice to the Public There will be a public meeting held in the County Courthouse tonight, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of further discussing the con- templated issue of baby bonds. The report of the committee appointed by the former meet- ing will be discussed in detail and plans form- ulated for the organization of the association to carry the proposition ifto effect. TIZALALELALL LLL 2 All citizens are invited to this meeting, especially the business men. Merchants are urged especially to be present, but all are cor- dially invited. W. H. MALONE, Mayor. Fishing Lodge Now | Under Construction (AO IIPIEIDIIOI OAH ION | i LS hhheade deh huh de huh ede dede dh They have entered their names on the list of those who have the interests of the state at heart and,thus demonstrate their belief not only in Florida but in the belief that within a short time the entire country will emerge from this great economic crisis, a greater and richer people and a strengthened nation, Determination by the cities of Florida to register with»Colonel Doherty their full approval of his proposal for the establishment of a fund for a survey looking toward a coordinated state-wide adver- tising program, has prompted the. committees in charge in. all cities Sasa aa es, Mayor’s Proclamation The pbaslal bt thesteale ok Florida have. determined on celebrating Friday, March 10, All Florida Doherty Da: Vacas Site To Be Known As “Som- brero Lodge;” Calls For An Expenditure Of $25,000 Edmund H. Harvey of Wilming- having structed on his holdings at Key ‘ore the country and proper light. Therefore, I, as mayor of the city of Key Ws on our people ton, Deleware, is | ee Vacas, a fishing lodge that is to! be known as “Sombrero Lodge.” | Mr. Harvey has been a visitor request that city officials co- operate with our business peopl success, that we may mak it known to our people and to Florida for many ye: and three years of the time wai | at Fort Lauderdale, fishing CRIMINAL COURT TO MEET MONDAY Criminal court of Monroe coun- spent and] He came to Monroe county last | year and decided that this section of the state was the one in which to locate. He then started negotia tions to acquire a suitable place! on the keys and several a | ago purchased 51 acres on Key Immediately after getting the) Vacas. j property he began the foundation | and cistern of the lodge and up to) this time has ee about $5,-| day March 13, with Judge J. Vin- 000, The structure, which is to| ing Harris presiding. be diamond shaped and modern in| every particular, will eventually}, cost approximately $25,000 an ' be finished in May. A part of the holdings of Mr.{ ing affrays and powibly one of Harvey consists of a lime grove,; more serious aspect. approximately 40 ‘acres in extent| ee which is in good condition at pres- ent and will be kept so. Mr. Har vey, his wife, sister and baby are making their home at Key Vacas during the work of constructing the lodge. { FROM JURY TO JAIL ty is scheduled to convene Mon- There are a number of cases to STRAND THEATER The Home Town Theater Today Double Feature THE KING’S VACATION See Page 3 for Reader on This Picture ~~ -eleo— } SALT LAKE CITY.—Police in {this city whe sought Thomas Fig-/ ; eins on charges of beating his SAILORS BE GOOD wife, found him serving as a jur- or in district court and trans-| Matineo, 10-18¢; Night, 15-25< ferred him to jail. a called at this session, several! ‘ef them being cutting and beat-/ to exert every additional effort to overcome temporary existing dif- ficulties all of whom have met with much success, Participating Merchants Following is a list of merchants and firms, submitted to The Citi- zen by the committee in charge of this part of the program, who have agreed to put on sales and give to the general advertising fund two percent of the total cash sales of tomorrow: First National Bank, Joe Pearl. man’s Inc., Mrs, Andrew Page, Manhattan Restaurant, Dr. Val- des, Frank Lewinsky, A. Lucig- nani, Theo. . Holtsberg, Kress | store, George Kantor, Odilio Diaz Grocery, Oriental Pharmacy, R. Appel. A. Einhorn, Strand Theater, D. Aronovitz, Gato & Navarro, Frank Holtsberg, Delmonico Restaurant, The Key West Electric Co. Cabrera \Bros., Palace Theater. Gates Tin Shop, Ambrose Cleare, Peter Rob- jerts’ Fish Market, Monsalvatge & Drane. | Meltzer Motor Co, Wm. Men {dell, Berlin A. Sawyer, Key West Drug Co., Pierce Bros, O. 5. Long, Raymond Curry, F. Salgado 'P. H. Solomon, Sawyer’s Paint & Cycle Store, Richardson’s Gro jeery, John C. Park, Juan Calleja, jLumley & Roberts. |” Chester Thompson Curio & |Maloney & Peacock, Arche Grocery, J. F. Matchett, Olivieri's Store, Key West Coca Cola Bot- | tling Co., Norberg Thompson Cc. Roberts Hardware 5 . , Thompson Plumbing Co. Wm jCurry’s Sons Co., Paul Demeritt Bros., Allen B. Cleare. | Columbia Steam Laundry, | pression Grocery, Sweeting’s + jvice Station, Roker’s Service |tion, Bethel’s Service Stat Chas. Saunders Wholesale Gro jcery, Abelardo Lopez Grocery, R. & 5. Service Station, Gomez Ho: e, Herbert Weech Groce | Busy Bee Bakery. Panama Meat Market, Sam Pir i der’s Cash Grocery, B. Weintraub \Grocery, Frank Johnson, Lace jdonia Grocery, The Gift Shoppe, | George Parks Grogry, Diaz Broth fers, Francisco Castro, J. M. Fer nandez, Fauste's Grocery, Juar j Mayg, Loa Smith, Charles Smith Sevth Florida Contracting Engineering Co. OPEN FOR BUSINESS G De- and VANCOUVER, Wash. The Rev. J. T. Jeating, marrying par- von of this city, hes hung an elec- jtric sign in front of his home to advertise the fact that he ie “open ‘for business day and night.” i