The Key West Citizen Newspaper, June 19, 1933, Page 1

==) The Key West Citizen — VOLUME LIV. No. 145. TakeMany Jobs Out Of Civil Service Status Thousends Of Jobs Now| WHOLE FAMILY Under Classification May ' Be Given Out By Ap- pointment | By ‘Associated Press) \WASHINGTON, June Pointment by the administration. te. was learned today that Roosevelt is considering an order te revoke executive orders of the last three presidents _blanketing positions under civil service, plac- ing jobs once appointive under protection of service law, incum- bents and all, without ‘holding omnes examinations. If Réosevelt approves the or- der it would permit. department heads to name democratic sub- stitutes for incumbents, Hoover added 1,150 positions to civil service list; € vacated be filled by aco @xamination, but 2 og berth to the incumbent as long as ‘were given classi- by an executive order legislation, they can be ; taxes and 000° acres on eotton-contingent upon willingness of southern planters to cooperate in the program. , will be asked to sign begin June 26 in an obtain grow » indicating confidence the cooperatio will accept offers to the lease un- fficient number are re- reduction in the southern yield, ‘was tentatively tax, if levied as of June 16, nd. NINE DAYS WITHOUT PAY 1S NEW ORDER OF DE. During the next three months AT LIGHTHOUSE IS TAKEN ILL SUFFERING FROM PTOMAINE POISONING; MEDICAL AID DISPATCHED TO ‘TORTUGAS STATION Howard Lowe, third assistant keeper at Dry Tortugas light station, and his family are ill. at the light suffering, “it is said, with ptomaine poisoning. The information was received at the local depot this morning by radio telephone. A request for medical assistance to leave Key West immediately was acted on at once by Superintendent W. W. Demeritt. Major M. S. Lombard, chief sur- geon at the Marine hospital agreed to send assistance at once and Assistant Surgeon D. C. El liott and Staff Nurse Emma Hackett were assigned to the duty. They left on the tender Ivy shortly after 10 o’clock this morning. At first it was the intention to send Dr. Elliott to handle . the cases. Arriving at the depot the doetor learned that there were even people ill, eight of whom of @ nurse. z If it is deemed necessary té bring any or all of the sufferers to Key West they will arrive when the Ivy returns, it was learned. If the poisoning is of a mild form they will be treated at the sta- tion, MRS. DRIGGERS TERMED INSAN SANITY COMMISSION PASSES ON PATIENT HERE TODAY _ A sanity commission consisting of Dr. ‘William R: Warren, Dr. J. Cooccccceccecscesoence KEY WEST, FLORIDA, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1933. seeeeeooceoeoocess CHECKING UP ees ON CONGRESS Billions For America’s Industrial Recovery SPCOSHSSSHSSSSOSOSHSOHSEDESHEHOSHHOSEOSOET By ALEXANDER R. GEORGE (iy Associated Presn) WASHINGTON, June 19.—Big battering ram in the government’s widespread attack on the forces of the depression is the $3,300,- 000,000 industrial recovery-public works measure. The money it authorizes is to be spenton various kinds of con- struction with the aim of stimulat- ing business generally and with the expectations also that business practices will be modified in such a way as to put the maximum number of unemployed back to work, Seek Buying Power Rise The expenditure of this huge. sum of money no construction, in ® program estimated by some as promising re-employment of 6,- 000,000 jobless men within a year. is calculated to give tremendous impetus to consumer. purchasing power—keystone in the arch of business recovery. Goverxment Has Whip Hand The business regulatory features of the measure are designed to promote coordination within in- dustry. Its advocates see it plac- ing the protecting arm of Uncle Sam around those industries and trade associations which adopt trade agreements looking to the inerease of wages, elimination of the sweatshop and of unfair com- petition of all kinds. It likewise gives the government a whip hand over those business enterprises which fail to abide by a code of fair competition, industries wherever he finds it necessary. It providés also a penalty for violation of any pro- visions of a code of fair competi- tion, try and commerce generally. No code will be sanctioned, says; Senator Robert F. Wagner, co au- thor of the “measure, until it ig| au-| promote monopoly nor discrimin- thorizing the president to license! ate against small enterprise. proved that approval will neithes| “Competition is not abolished,” he said. “It is only made ration-} al.” President Roosevelt has stated that it is his purpose to get all ee oustruction and spreacing buying power with a view of helping the farmer, the lab: possible public works projects: jobs for 3,000,000 men. William started within a year. Secretary | Green, president of the American Francis Perkins of the department! Federation of Labor, has estimat- of labor has received reports from; ed that 6,000,000 men can be put the states that $2,000,000,000 of|to work under the terms of the projects can be under way within; construction program, a few months. Senator Wagner, of New York, Green Sees 6,000,000 Jobs has stated that provision of jobs Estimates presented to ‘the) for the latter number would result house ways and means committee in the absorption of the remaining are that expenditures of $3,300,-, 6,000,000 of unemployed into in- 000,000 would directly provide| dustry and trade. t-Reached-As Resolution On Combining ~~ Yet At London Conference | Assessor-Collector Jobs On Currency Stabilization (By Associated Press) LONDON, June 19.—Adjourn. ment of the Economic Conference of stabilization of currencies was advocated today in the headquar. ters lobby by the European gold bloc. It is understood the French are fina} instructions to the American delegation. The development came as the! until a settlement on the question committees adjourned until 11) tion, o'clock tomorrow morning. AWAITING WORD FROM ROOSEVELT LONDON, June 19.—Official {negotiations for controlled stabil-! ization of major currencies which France insists must be before the economic conference ¥. Porter and J. G. Piodela, today | fostering a pregram on the ground} can make progress on other vital signed a- commitment for Mrs. S0OPETA-| Effie Louise Driggers, of 609/"° Prearess is Ashe: street, pronouncing her in- sane,’ A nurse from the state hos- pital will arrive in’ few days for the patient. + Last Thursday Mrs. Driggers-was acting in @ peculiar manner at the Marine hospital grounds and the naval station. The office of the sheriff was advised and a deputy sent to investigate. ‘hen he approached Mrs. Drig-} possible on other grounds until some form of stab- ilization is achieved. Adjournment talk was entire- ly unofficial’ but so far-reaching and persistent that it was private- ly discussed by heads of imporant delegations. In the gold bloc, headed by problems is understood to have jcome to a standstill today. ; e Evetything was said to hinge! ey. be further word from Roosevelt. ooseve es In American delegation quar- ters it was stated nothing was ex- | pected from the president pending his conversation with George L. | Harrison, governor New York! Federal Reserve Bank, now en route from London to America. The continental gold bloc, gers she became violent and began | France, a month to six weeks was} headed by France, indicates they to seream and yell for protection. In a few moments she became un- manageable and bystanders at- tempted to assist the deputy. , Later she became more rational and consented to enter the depu- ty's ‘car, Shé was taken to the office of Judge Hugh Gunn, who, after questioning her for a short time, allowed her to depart with the advice to go home. Since that time her condition has grown so much worse that it became necessary to have the com- mission appointed to inquire into postoffice employes in Key West,| fer sanity. The findings show she along with others throughout the| Suffers from the delusion of being United States, will be on furlough | Persecuted, demands that her] nine days without pay, in order to/| identity be established and is con- save the department $9,500,000, [sidered potentially dangerous. Postmaster General Farley, who issued the order to this effect, which was signed by - President Roosevelt, stated the layoffs were necessary to balance the budget of the deparment for the fiscal year LESTER LEAVES mentioned as a Probable adjourn- ment length. France and her adherents as- serted everyhing rests with Wash- ington and there is no need to continue until Roosevelt issues Five New Federal Patronage Jobs Are Created In Monroe, Ry PAUL MAY Special Washington Correspondent) members. Under the present plans} ef The Citizen WASHINGTON June 19.—Five new federal patronage jobs were created in Monree county when the home loan bill was enacted. fare not so hopeful, even expect- ing that Roosevelt might order the American representatives to kill the stabilization idea. Co- ———, the dollar had a fresh slump to $4.14 1-4 to the pound ‘by midafternoon. pvisory board composed of three the attorney and appraiser will be j Paid on a fee basis while the ad- jvisory board will serve without | pay. The appointments probably will be made on the recommendation achieved! Are Missing From Records (ty Associated) Press) TALLAHASSEE, June 19.—/{clerks are unable to find it, and es even if found, they say, cannot be The: leatelative-tomcevod legally signed. Therefore it can- not be submitted to the voters at the general election next year. Officials believe the proposal is dead as a result of the situation. If reapproved at the 1935 legis- lature, voters cannot ratify it un- til the 1936 general election. Con- stitutional amendments cannot be acted upon at special sessions nor ratified by special elections. resolu- proposing constitutional jamendment consolidating the of- *fices of county tax assessor and j collector, are missing from the records of the 1933 legislative ses- sion here. | State officials and legislative _ At Nantucket For Visit PAUL MEREDITH | (By Associated Press) NANTUCKET, “June 19.— DIES SUDDENLY "7", = : levee eae | jand the party prepared to spend | WAS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ene night here. The president OF FLA. ASSN. REAL ES. had planned to cover the 80 miles TATE BOARDS to Provincetown today, but came to port because a north wind was kicking up the sea badly. The president said he did not mind the weather himself, but (Wy Aencctated Presns ORLANDO, June 19.— Paul O. Meredith. executive secretary of the Florida As- APPRECIATION OF RUTH BRYAN OWEN Ruth Bryan Owen, Amer- ican minister to Denmark, under date of June 5, writes the publisher of The Citizen a brief letter of appreciation as follows: ‘Dear Mr. Artman: Sait 1 want you to know ‘low: much I apreciated your gracious telegram. _ There must have been some special magic in the good wishes which I received, for the voyage has been’ beauti- ful, and Denmark has ex- tended a most warm and hearty welcome to me. With renewed thanks for your thoughtful message, I am, Cordially yours, RUTH BRYAN OWEN. (A222: 2d dd) GIVEN GOOD CREDIT DUR ING ACTIVITIES Despite unfavorable weather conditions yesterday afternoon, efficient marksmen in the ba and select five to attend the state meet to be held at Camp Foster between July 2 and 16. blowing range, varying from a breeze to: a half gale. However the rifle- men acquitted themselves credit- ably, in the opinion of Lieutenant: W. C, Harris, who was in com- mand. Makers of highest scores were Sergeant Joaquin Romaguera, ‘orporal Leonard T. Curry, Cor- poral Victor E. Watkins, Private one or two are unable to go to camp, they will be replaced others making the next highest scores. Yesterday Corporal Max- well M. Russell and Corporal leaders. Dollars Was Amount Demanded; Arrives At came home with Police Chief Thomas E. Dahill and Detective Thomas Brown, who sped to get Hamm as soon as word of his re- lease came from William Duan, Hamm's business associate who wes in Duluth. ' Dunn, leading figure in the re- lease negotiations, had been in ‘Duluth since Saturday, a short time after ransom of less than $100,000 demanded had been kicked from the Rush City. The money was kicked out twenty miles north of Wyoming. THIS MORNING DULUTH, Minn., June 19.— Wilhag, Hema, Junie, ire Theodore Hamm rewing Company, of St. Prat bre The Associated Press that Hamm WESTERS RETURN FROM TRIP MRS. Jolin and MISS WIL- LIAMS VISIT MANY SEC- com. pany’s car between Pine City and — sociation of Real Estate Boards, died suddenly Suncay at a local hospital following an acute attack of appes- dicitis. ‘J. ROBERTS TO | BE ARRAINGED feared the sea is too uncom- |fortable for the “boys on the press boats.” He reported “a bangup good j time” end dose met expect to set i feot ashore for two weeks. Mallory lines, arrived 6:15 o'cloek j tis morning from New York. Aft- jer discharging a large consignment lof freight she sailed 10:30 o'clock |for Tampa sad Mobile. 3 FOR WASHINGTON: pamdioace | Th f these j ho he Sit S teaait Lake oS ere left over the East Coast Saturday} probably will be non-paying ones, afternoon for Washington, D. C.,/ while the other two appointees where he expects to remain fot x an indefinite period. ill receive compensation on a fee 1934, Approximately 12 employes ip the local posteffice will be affec’- ed by the order. CHESS GAME BY MAIL PORTLAND, Ore.—-Walter J.| Mr. Lester, who recently spent | basis. of this city, and his| some time at the capital, will keep The country organization, ac- brother, George S. Dodge of jin close touch with the trend of) cording te the present plans for Montebello, Oalif., have completed| events pertaining to the proposi-| administering the provisions of the & chess game which began seven|tion of svcuring the lean for the bill, will be composed of an at- Years ago by mail. [overseas bridges. terney, an appraiser, and an ad- ORIGINAL | FINNS GAIN BY of Representative J. Mark Wilcox. | ” “ "The duty of the local organiza-| Jer < tone ree et tion will be to cooperate with and/ Wea; on a charge of non-support! advjge the state set-ap on all ap-|of his minor children. A warrant] plidtions from the county for re-: for his arrest on the charge has | hefjuader the new law. ibeen issued by Kogelio Gomez,|* ™ |. aipter the $l. bdecerivoccs mig] Jastios at tha | soviet weed products, Finland al- obtain lo ep to fifty percent) Sheriff Karl O, Thompson will|Tesdy has sold 250,000 standards) of the value of unencumbered) leave over the highway tomorrow, °! timber this’ year, twice the property and may also obtain “s|morning for Miami on business,| trade for the first half of 1932. three-year moratorium on interest! and on bis return will bring Reb- Engiand took 276,009 standards payments on such loans. lerte here for preliminary hearing. Prices are rising. ILLEGIBLE