The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 10, 1933, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service VOLUME LIV. No. 189. LADD ADDRESSES COUNTY BOARD CITING PROVISIONS DEALING WITH FUTGH BILL Several Gikee Matters Heard During Regular! Session Of Commission- ers Last Night Tax Collector Frank H. Ladd addressed the meeting of the board ef county commissioners last night relative to the provisions of the Futch Bill regulating the payment of ta: In the opinion of Mr. Ladd it will be of benefit to the county, as well as taxpayers, to have the Provisions of the bill advertised in order that all property owners may become thoroughly acquainted wit the prescribed method of paying h allows payment of 1932 taxes in taxes, especially that part whic cash and taxes for the years pre- ceding in bonds. The matter will be discussed at another meeting. Present Commissioners Carl Bérvaldi, chairman pro tem; Braxton B. Warren, Roy Fulford, Clark Ross ©. Sawyer, Attorney William V. Albué;:* Pax Collector Frank Ladd, Tax Assessor J. Otto Kirchheiner, , County Engineer | Honter Herrick, Chief ~Députy Clements Jaycocks, Others than officials attending were B. D. Trevor, Frank Bentley, | Tepresenting the Trevor und Mor-} ris Ford agency; Dan Navarro and B,‘E. Wallace, representing the! Internetional Harvester company. |. Bids Presented Bids for a truck to be used in the Monroe County Ferry service Were presented, One from Trevor @nd Morvis and another from Gato | and Navarro, Prices quoted were discussed by the board. It was agreed that no action be taken un- til a full board is present. Maria Gutsens, matvon in charge of the Mercedes hospital, through | ah interpreter, Mrs. Walter Vin-* s0n, asked the board to. supply’ paint for the exterior of the insti- i It was explained that she sk paint shops for a supply not get sufficient for the were The board decided that after canvass of the city’s paint stores has been made by the matron she would advise the amount promised | and the board will make up the de- / ficteney, if there was any. Explains Matter | Appointment of district super-| visors of registration to assist the | county supervisor, John England, was explained by Attorney Albury. | } He said that the law provides that } assistants shall be appointed but | provides no penalty in the event} no appointments are made. The clerk was instructed to so advise Mr. England and advise that the beard will allow him to exer- cise his own discretion in the mat-j ter, ' A cownvanication from the! state board of commissioners show-! ed that $119,000 of Monroe county | bonds had been purchased for $31,- ess than 36 flat. These pur- made from the gasoline tax. | ‘Engir Herrick reported he had car out instructions and mate stipulated repairs to the boulevard and it was now in ex- cellent condition, No action was taken on the mat- ter of the budget, because of the; absence of Melvin Russell, super-} intendent of public instruction. ! Other members of the scheol board did net appear because of the ab- ¢ of the superintendent, Depository accounts were check ed and approved. "FOLLOWS SUIT ne NEW YORK.. Max. Sas! testified in b s that his an bankrupt city coedin, siness i Sebastian Cabrera, ithe affair, ‘FORTY-SIX AFTER {the By HUGH A. FOGARTY (By Asxvcinted Presw) OMAHA, Neb:, Aug. 10—A new high in boyish politeness is | being recorded at Father Flana- ;gan’s boys’ home here. Where deportment formerly was good among 200 otherwise home- less lads, A” rating. And it’s all the result of happ experience of Peter Chris- topolu:, a ward taken from the |home and adopted by a wealthy | |family of Paterson, N. J. Peter’s| vise has inspired other boys at the | home. GUARDSMEN ARE ENTERTAINED AT ROTARY MEETING DR. WARREN GIVES ADDRESS OF WELCOME; WOODWARD RESPONDS; MUSICAL NUMBERS GIVEN | i Peter A Year In Home COLONEL! Peter, at 14, | any home but an orphanage, when ja year ago he became a ward at boys’ home where homeless s are schooled in books and Lieut. Colonel M. R. Woodward, | se of his good record, | Peter's picture was published in heading the Florida Natinal Guard | the home’s monthly magazine. . In y New gerry the picture n by lean Strengs, a Ik dyer. w a resemblance were guests at the Rotary lunch-|‘? his son who had drowned only ary formalities, the young- ster was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Strengs. Now Everybody's Polite Immediately the rest of the boys at the home sensed opportunity. Exceptional politeness has become | the rule. “And it’s all because of what happened to Peter,” explains Mrs. W. L. Maus, an official at the! home, “The boys were polite and manly before—now it is merely a case of more so. “There is an immediate incen- tive for their readiness with the} |tooth-brush, then hair-slicking, and the ‘pleases’ and*~ hank yous’ which punctuate their’ has (S| tions. Seneca re ry lishin) Fart 12 3 0: j¢ boys in our magazine. And now, after Peter’s good fortunte, all the boys are eag. encampment at Fort Taylor, M Woodward, and all other officers connected with the pele eon today. One of the outstanding features of the affair was a vocal solo ses dered by Mrs. Woodward, which} was greatly enjoyed by the many assembled on the occasion. An equally enjoyable number was a violin solo by Mrs. L. E.j Waldron. Caesar LaMonaca’s orchestra! was in attendance and rendered) several selections which added won- derfully to the success of the luncheon. Dr, William R. Warern gave the address of welcome to the guards- men, which was responded to by Colonel Woodward, who told of; the great pleasure afforded in having the organization camp here again this year. He also express- ed a-hope that the contingent would be able to returm to Key West again’next year for the regu- lar camp maneuvers, er to have their pictures used.” Sebastian Cabrera had 3 ea Among the lads using combs, guests at the meeting ie AY; | brushes and toothbrushes most in- Charles H. Ketchum and Billy and! qystriously is William’ Dobbs, 13, George Allen Warren, sons of Dr.| one of Peter's best pals. William's and Mrs. William R. Warren. | chum now is Boyd Canterbury, 10. Jerry Trevor opened the meet-) But the boys are not yearning to bes: System &. IY }ing, and soon after getting under | be adopted into wealthy homes— to! they figure that is too much to ex- H over new president) Of the club, who presided for the} remainder of the session. A joke pulled at the luncheon today was that of a “telegram” | equal f, oting with other boys. , Supposed to have been sent to) : " bd y ‘Lieut. McFarland of Jacksonville, ‘HASKINS LEA VES { which was read, announcing the ar- | rival of twins As Lieut. McFar-| way turned the gavel ect. All they ask is a permanent I home with a faiy chance to face sage” proved to be quite puzzling, although a hugh laugh was enqoy ed by the many in attendance at; LOCATION OF NEW LIGHTHOUSE | i | | POSTMASTER JOB ONE H. B, Haskins, assistant super-; intendent of lighthouses, left on MORE BLANK ISSUED HERE THIS MORNING i stablished at Tennessee Reef. jaid is at the depot. » Weather per- mitting, the crew of the Poppy tart construction of the work- platform the last of this week, When the Ivy returns from tow ing a lightship to Mayport she vill go to the site at Tennessee Reef and remain there until the structure is iti oad Since last week but one other ; applicant has received civil ser-j vice forms to be filled out in the candidacy for postmaster West. Thorsday of last week j learned that the entire fo .» numbering about 45 been issued to potential pe ters and as the stock wa: ed, Arthur Pastorini, civil. service commission to Washington for another supply. These have been received and one was issued this morning, bring- ing the total number of applicants jup to 46, had ~ HEARING FOR KEY DWELLERS MONDAY DEFENDANTS CHARGED WITH INCITING RIOT AT ROCK HARBOR seer LONG HOP FOR ITALIAN ARMADA ..,.: West This was stated at the office of Sheriff Karl O. Thompsen today. The accused are charged with . to riot and also threaten- Garrett, deputy sheriff k Harbor. Gomez, justice of the lL conduct the hearing. 2 are Harold Felton, Berlin Mauri Felton, Thomas Merrill’ Felton, Emerson 4 Franklyn Carey of seven men dwelling s will be held in Kev Monday shortly after k next {By Asanciated Pree) ROME, Aug. 10.—General Italo Balbo advised the air whereby the ron will fly 1300 miles from Lisbon, Portugal, where it ar- rived yesterday, to Ostia, Saturday tow were made here for a® reception and celebration it now veaches “double; the; never had known ; \the world and its problems on an; APPLICATION ih tender Poppy this morning for} ithe purpese of checking the figures! jon the location of a new-light to be All of the material for this new | arrival of the Havana Specin!.! The Key West C — KEY WEST, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1933. Are ' They Polite?--- Watch These Boys; ‘They're re After That Christopolus Luck: It Got Peter A Home; So Maybe--- eooccecccceccccocese When “slicking” in Omaha, Boyd Canterbury (left) all the other boys there respond ea pay, they agree, thinking of Peter picture, printed in the home maga a wealthy couple. 13, j | up time comes at Father Flanagan’s boys’ home ard William Dobbs (right) and zerly. Neatness and politeness Christopolus (lower left), whose zine, resulted in his adoption by THREATS FAIL TOHALT COURTS IN PROCEEDINGS CHICAGO JUDGES IMPOSE CHALLENGES OF CRIME BY CITY’S GANGDOM (iy Associated Press) | Chicago's criminal courts were an- jswering challenges of crime with | prison bars. } Threats of death sent to judges } were followed almost immediately by men to prison, bringing to 66 total of alleged offenders tence: ince local authoritie: an int ive drive 10 days ago to clear dockets of criminal cases. Judge Joseph B. David, who wa one of the magistrates threatened, promptly sentenced Lester Brown to a maximum of from 0: \life for robbery and | Jerry i, reputed }the R uhy gang, y month: ing a gun. ‘HOLD MAN ON the sentencing of two a sen- sentenced member of fe BANK CHARGES » CHARGED WITH PASSING OF FORGED CHECKS ON FLORIDA BANK (My Associated iri NEW YORK, Aug. 10.— Jerihen Seeman, Brooklyn, is held on a governor's warrant isswed at the request of Jack- sonville police. Seeman is charged with four others with obtaining } $131,000 from the Florida National Bank of Jackserville 1932, through ia passing forged checks SENTENCES IN ANSWER TO \ CHICAGO, Aug. 10.—Judges of | more egan | ar to! three | ¢ Director Of Emergency Relief Making Survey. Of Conditions Marcus. Fagg, director of emer- gency relief in Florida is calling jon mayors and chairmen of coun- |ty commissioners boards in the ‘state for statements of the finan- cial conditions to determine ‘to what extent, any, emergency lrelief funds are to be allotted. | Ina telegram to W. W. Demer- ‘itt, chairman of the relief coun- in Key West, Mr. Fagg requests’ him to have the council members| get behind city and county offi- jcials immediately and insist on having a complete picture of the; ‘financial condition of the city and) sent into his office. It is also set forth that he must! have an immediate showing what the city and coun- t and a statement of the amount their budgets show wiil be provid- ed for unemployment relief during} ithe coming year. “Have written and wired mayors of cities and chairmen of county] commissions but am not getting information. The continuance federal relief funds for your the ity aving this information at once. “Hope you will urge your city unty to make the largest ap- P riation possible during the; coming year.” rherg Thow chairman| board of commis n asked relative to his} ice from Mr. Fagg, and Son. c eipt of n statement) have expended for unemploy-} WILL CHECK UP FIGURES ON’ jan action tv put gunmen behind | ment relief during the past year and county depends on our, For 3en State Of War Now Exists In Cuba; Efforts Toward Strike Settlement Fail te ee (By Associated Prensa) The question of whether ‘900 LOSE JOBS AS GOVERNMENT ene one cane toe MERGES OFFICES under a formally declared state of war asa result of the menace of revolution, was placed before the national executive committee of Ma- MARINE AND LABOR _ DE- chado’s Liberal party at Ha- PARTMENTS AFFECTED vana. Despite efforts of the Cy- ban government and media- tion by United States Am- bassad-r Welles, the general strike continued. in Santiago the military | PROHIBITION, JUSTICE, SHIP- PING -BOARD, MERCHANT | (By Aasveinted Press) WASHINGTON, Aug. The president's modified govern- 10.— mental reorganization plan went tinto effect today involving around i 000 employes of whom about supervisor issued an edict 900 must look fd?éther jobs. 'o. dering all stores to reopen The prohibition burenu yas within five days or at con- . General Mario G. Badiiass,| gation, causing 600 workers to be former president of Cuba dr and leader of the opposition, | A merger of investigation and| watched from his home in naturalization bureaus of tabor de-} Miami, decle viag that Cuban) partment meant 275 employes! @ffairs ..cré “rapidly near- | would be jobless. ing a solution.” Placing of the United States shipping board and EES AAM fleet idént Roosevelt wos rege corporation under the commerce by Repicsentative Fish department is expected to bring New York, ranking republi- can member of the foreign \afisirs committee, : United support in whatever consolidation of positions later but {no workers are now to be dropped. ' Changes are expected to cut ex-! penditures SeasR N08. ‘YOUTH CONFESSES | IN MURDER CASE) restore order in Cuba. | PASSENGERS ON | FLORIDA RELATE | SCENES IN CUBA jONE WOMAN PASSENGER TELLS OF WITNESSING) | (Ny Axsoctated Press) | CINCINNATI, August 10.—| KILLING OF POLICEMEN;| GREAT TURMOIL | | '*PROBLEM YOUTH” BEING RETURNED TO CIN. CINNATI |John J. Henkel, 16-year-old “prob-| jlem youth” is being returned here: | from Meridian, Miss., after con lfessing, police said, that he bent to death Oliter §. Baily, 27-year-) lold insurance broker and local so-, i ciety man. Moving swiftly, Passengers returning on the P. fand O. boat from Havana yester-| the Hamilton In Hyde Park, N. Y., Pres- L. of the; action he deems necessary to, 58 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West PRICE FIVE CENTS Governor Dave Sholiz And: istinguished Personages To Be Guests At Encampment Of Guards | State’ : Chief Executive Will Arrive Saturday; Others Due To Come In To- morrow Governor Dave Sheltz of Flor- ida will arrive on the noon train Saturday and he the guest of the 265th Regiment Floride National Guard Saturday and Sunday. A telegram to this effect received today by Colonel M. R. Woodward from Adjutant General Viviag Collin. | The adjutant general may also come in company with four other members of the governor's staff, Lieutenant Colonel Preston Ayers, commanding officer of tho 124th Infantry, Florida National Guard and Major Fred Davis are scheduled to arrive at Key West tomorrow aftergeon and will be was guests at the encampment. Judge Fred Davis, chief justice of the supreme court of Florida, has signified his intention of com- ing td Key West Saturday and will be at ‘the Camp for two or more | Amother distinguished Floridian, Pete Robineaw, representative in the Fiorida Legislature from Dade tounty, wy: an be odtthe Ha- {vane Specist: te: tor a’ visit th Colonel, Wifafare } This morning, both the First and OF | Second Batialions were busy at sub-caliber ice. The First Battalion, under Major P. L. Wall, maneuvering the 10-inch rifles and the Second Battaiion, under Me- jor William V. Albury, on-the 12- inch mortars. Last year the situations ‘vere opposite—the First Battalion on the 12-inch mortats and the See- ond Battalion on the 10-inch rifles. This afternoon there will be regimental dress parade at 4:45 p. m., fo!'owed by guard mount. For tonight from 3 to 9:30 i? ‘clock the regiment will maneuver ‘in night tactieal problems. This lin the event that was watched in- Atte last year when the search | lights are used and the skies are aflame with flaming rays. i According to the training eched- ule this practice should have been jheld tomorrow night. Plahs were jehanged on order of Colonel Wood jward when it wag decided to at {tend the dance and entertainment to be wiven the officers of the | regiment tomorrow night st the Key West Country Club by the club members. The official femily of the rezi- | | re siid he had received yesterday ajcounty grand jury returned twojday fold harrowing tales of their ment with Conduetor Caesar La- night letter under date of August; had made arrangements to) information coinpiled and Mayor Wm. H. Malone replied a like question by saying he, had not up to date received any; request f-om any source what-! ever the matter, When do hi best to; ration needed. relative ¢ received he wi give TWO BI LDING PERMITS ISSUED, requests for permits to buildings were office of Harry inspector during the week ending Angust 10, Per- granted for repairs to Twe make repairs to eecived at the Raker, butiding building at Owner, 211 Otivia; © shingles, Own} of Miami; indictments, charging Henkel with! ozpericnces in the Cuban capital. first degree murder, snd murder) | white coumitting robbery. Baily’s | body was found in “Lover's Lane” | killing of several on outakirts of the city, Sunday. Henkel, ward of the Juvenile; jcourt, was arrested at Meridian,| Pessed the clubbing of storekeep- | when a filling station operator be-| ers by poticemen in their attempts | came suspicious at the might of « a shabbily dressed boy driving tie make the merchants keep thei r| | expensive automobile. The ear,! ores open land a wrist watch which the youth! In some of the hotels, it was) was wearing, were identified asjsaid, there was no bread, no ice, Baily's. jend no chance of service in many! GETS NEW MAPS IN [1.ch2ocsitios. One rossenger LETICIA WAR SCARE) mr Acongteret Preees One woman was a witness to the policemen and an officer of the police and wit-! age stamp Practically ell the time visitors! ito the city wete obliged to keep in the hotele and apartments, for fear of being caught in the center RIO DE JANEIRO, August 10.! af some demvastration on the! streets 4 suffering injury. |} —The Brazilian government bas ithe first detailed maps of the up- ; _ Pasmengers spoken to by The between Citizen were anauimous in the 2! per Amazon territory as a sevalt jof the Leticia dispate Columbia and Pers. | opigion that Machedo will resign | A savy air squadron, recently | within the next few days or the) jreturped from berdet partet duty.) United Sigtes will be forced to’ Cost, jmade an aerial worvey of the op-liake Curge of admunistfation of | Metioce: jper Amazon and its tributaries, -. ‘airs in Coba, jeaid that he could net get a post-/ | Monsca and his band were goeste jat the Rotary Luncheon today | Therg.will be no band concert jtonight. Exercises of the service demand the pretence of the coro jeane on other em ‘CLAM FISHERMEN NOW GETTING BUSY {Pe Apserinted Prees) LANBING, Mich. Aug. 19. {Clam fishing is also feetng the ef fects of the business uptrend, say officiate ef the Michigan conser vation department. In. a little j tone than seven months this year 1225 clam fishing licenses had jbeen granted by the department, an compared with 190 at the same tune last year. STRAND THEATER | ui Fitmund Lawe-Wynne Gibson in HER BODYGUARD Charles Rowries Th Marries In MELGOY CRUISE is0er highe tbaee |