The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 20, 1934, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service VOLUME LV. No. 18. Mendieta Becomes Hopeful ~ Of Recognition By United. States Of Cuban Regime Favorable Statement by| RICHMOND WITH Hull Made In Key West CAFFERY ABO |ARD Was Cause For Greater Enthusiasm EXPECTED THAT WILL RETURN TO THIS PORT EARLY NEXT WEEK FOR RECREATION (By Associated Press) HAVANA, Jan. 20. — President Carlos Mendieta worked hard today to round out a strong government up- on which to base his bid for| Sailing for Havana last night SAILS FOR CUBA, VESSEL} { COUNCIL HEARS TAX RESOLUTION READ LAST NIGHT ‘TwO ORDINANCES PASSED, ONE PERTAINING TO AUTO- MOBILE .PARKING SPACE; OTHER ONE ON PLANTING A resolution pertaining to the jpayment of taxes for certain; | years with the privilege of paying fifty percent in bonds and the re- mainder in cash, was read at the meeting of the City Council last ‘night, but due to the fact that there were several provisions that did not meet with the views of | the entire body, it was ordered that the resolution be redrawn to be presented at a later meeting. An ordinance. pertaining to parking space being set aside on Tie Kep West Citizen KEY WEST, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1934. BRIDGE PROJECT PROPITIOUS The surmise of The Citizen expressed in the editor’s note suffixed to the Associated Press report that the bridge application rejected probably was that of Dr. George J. Rosenthal was correct, and veri- fied later by a telegram from Senator Fletcher re- ceived by Representative William V. Albury after the mail edition had been printed. The telegram, how- ever, was published in the local edition. Last night the Washington correspondent of The Citizen confirmed by wire Senator Fletcher’s state- ment that the story of the Associated Press referred to the rejection of Dr. George J. Rosenthal’s applica- tion and not to that of the Overseas Road and Toll Bridge District. In giving out the story at the press conference Thursday, Secretary Ickes admits that he was confused concerning the two applications, accord- ing to The Citizen’s correspondent. Particularly gratifying is the supplementary re- port of the chief of the bureau of public roads which is very partial to the bridge project, and unqualifiedly recommends its approval. In the light of these latest developments, the outlook for favorable action by the PWA board is | | | | ! 1 ‘ BELIEVE CUBA’S For 54 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West PRICE FIVE CENTS e Project Referred — 0 That Of G. J. Rosenthal \Secretary Ickes Admits He Became ‘Confused’ In Twe Applications far i ject od SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OF CHIEF OF BU- REAU OF PUBLIC ROADS IS. FAVOR- RECOGNITION BY U. S. NOW NEAR { NUMBER OF INFLUENTIAL MEMBERS OF CUBAN COLONY IN KEY WEST EX- PRESS OPINION Cuban recognition by the United States. Secretary of State Hull's statement at Key West yes- terday that prospects are bright for recognition, raised hopes of its early attain-|ship Nitro and take on stores andjto become effective February 1. ment. Three cabinet posts remained undecided. Observers expressed a be- lief that the cabinet lineup indicated a Rightist govern- ment in contrast to strongly Leftist tendencies under for- mer President Grau San Martin. with Jefferson Caffery, personal) Fleming street, near Duval, for representative of President Roose-|automobiles for hire, was passed reassuring. velt in Cuba, the U. S. S. Rich- mond is expected to return for a recreational period early next week, Before returning the vessel will make contact with the supply |e The Destroyer Cole }sailed and will follow the same routine as the Richmond, except | that she is not expected to re- turn at once. The Destroyer Ellis is expected sibly Tuesday, and remain here for a brief time. The Ellis brings a paymaster to be transferred to!confer with Norberg the Badger. Ships in port today are the De-' stroyers Tatnall, Badger and Till-| te arrive early next week, pos-'tion held. on its first reading. A communication was. read from Tony Cruz, employe at the No. 1 Fire Station, requesting that he be placed on the retired jlist with a pension on fifteen years service with the department It was ordered that the request be granted. A communication was received from the Fire Department board informing the council of the elec- tion of officers at the recent elec- Councilman Leo Warren, chair- man of the committee apppinted to jompson, chairman of the Board ‘of Public Works, relatives to the issue on the city cemetery sexton job, report- Hull And Caffery, Two High Government Officials, Spend Short Sojourn In Key Wes thanked On his arival in Key West from the governor’s greeting, of | Colonel Lester and asked that he {extend to Governor Sholtz “my State Cordell Hull stated he could appreciation of his ness.” Panama yesterday, Secretary say nothing definite relative thoughtful-, ABLE TO OVERSEAS PROJECT; ACTION ON OVERSEAS APPLICATION EXPECTED WITHIN NEXT WEEK, MR. PORTER RE- PORTS Many«influential Cubans in Key ) West: are ofthe opinion that rec- |ognition of Cuba by the — United ‘States is not far off. | This aetion will, they believe, be hastened by the formation of departments and appoimtment of cabinet officials which is being | done today, it was said. The Citizen’s informant, than By PAUL MAY Special Washington Correspondent of The Citizen | WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.—Declaring that he ee whee Lela arngeniaanty was “confused” at his press conference yesterday, | with affairs in Cuba, gives out a 2 *. : | probable selection of department; when he said the Overseas bridg project had been eads, as follows: Interior: Dr Felix Granado, |turned down, Secretary-Administrator Ickes told resident of tl tal Ye dete Servlet The Citizen correspondent today’ that he had intend- State: Cosme de la Torriente. | Agriculture: Dr. Carlos de Ja to, the recognition of Cuba, refer-! ! Rionda. | Justice: Colonel Robert Mendez Penate. Mr. Hull and Mr. Caffery then went in Lieutenant W. B. Jackson’s car to naval sta- man. The Coast Guard Cutter Saukee arrived yesterday after- noon. ‘i ed that he met with Mr. Thomp- son and presented him with a copy of the legislative act covering the power of appointment to this posi- tion, and left the matter in the hands of Mr. Thompson, “HASTINGS, Eng.—For threé| Anzamendment to tle « tree- E. J. Washbrook of this city| planting ordinance relative to was unable to use his hack door}setting out trees along the curb use a swarm of wasps got/lines, for waiving the rule in cases drunk on beer he had set out to| where the property owners them- cool, selves have started planting in front of their prentises, was pass- ed on its. final reading. The council voted to discontinue the practice that has been carried In the face of the strike by the Cuban Medical Fed- eration and Spanish Philan- tropic Societies, . the _presi- dent ordered police to force; doctors to. attend patients, and drug stores to open to- day. Note Received States Edward ~ Bremer, Abducted For Ransom, Was ‘Bumped Off By Accident (By Associated Presa) x ST. PAUL, Jan. 20.—Ayjone of our gang being drunk. ‘mystery note declaring Ed-!| Please tell Walter Magee, of “ward G. Bremer, abducted/St. Paul.” Signed, ‘One for $200,000 jransom, hadjof the gang.” been “ » pious calves th : eee ite - ALARM INCREASES Det RUS eet, ST. PAUL, Jan. 20.—The mis- day by w! &. Robertson, | sive, coming three days after the ne fs io {finding of the wealthy. 37-year- BGapempotmMpostmaster, (ria banker's blocd-etained | anto- Written in longhand by-a}mobile, caused a furore, and} a P bod id: {heightened the alarm the family Peer ie nese sid jand friends have felt for the safe- | WASPS GET DRUNK ment of a commission to the tax collector :as the made. It was stated that this was un- fair to the other employes of the city, and it was ordered that the collector be paid his portion’ in commissions on the same basis of all other officials and employes. collections are TURNED .BACK ‘TO HIM ON PROMISE TO KEEP QUIET “FOR CERTAIN PERIOD on in the past relative to the pay-|. rae, er be dettersou BE RE EE Rr et |: tion headquarters from which ’ the secretary immediately got in communication with Wash- ington and made a verbal re- > port direct to President Roosevelt, over a. special service direct hookup arrang- ed by T. H. Pittman, manager of. the So. Bell Telephone and Telegraph company, with no operator on the line from the naval station to the White House in Washington. This conversation lasted about his report direct to the president.|20 minutes. When it was conclud- Se . \ed the secretary thanked Mr. Pitt- oe: vaephess = pellet an for his eacollent service and the Mendieta government would) congratulated the local telephone prove successful and gain recog-'force on having Key West con- nition by the United States, Mr.jnected with Washington, three Caffery replied he felt very in. the ineantiine, John dtc 0es- j mu much encouraged with the situa tar, agent of the F. E. C. Railway tion in Cuba now and believed! company, had, at the request of that all matters would be’ yr. Hull, made arrangements to straightened out in a short time. | hold the afternoon train 30 min- Caffery, personal representative! of President Roosevelt in Cuba, / who arrived at the same time. Mr. Caffery said that all of his information had been imparted to| Mr. Hull and he could not anything for publication relative to that. port to Mr. Hull who would make say| He was instructed to re- At the F. E. C, station, before; utes in the event the conversation | boarding the train, Mr. Hull re-| with President Roosevelt lasted iterated his statement made when | over train leaving time. he landed at the Naval Station Arrive Ahead Of Time doek relative to conditions in Cu-| However, this was not necessary ba... .Mr. Caffery also told The as the secretary, his assistant, Citizen nothing more than he did Hugh S. Cummings, Jr., Mr. Caf- when previously interviewed. {fery and Lieutenant Jackson ar- Arrived On Richmond rived at the Station’ about 15 Mr. Hull arrived on the Cruiser! minutes before leaving time. Richmond, which anchored in the) Secretary Hull and his assistant, harbor and Mr. Caffery on the’ Mr. Cummings are to go direct to Destroyer Cole. A small boat) Washington, arriving shortly aft- from the Cole took Mr. Caffery/er midnight tonight. Mr. Hull will to the cruiser where he and the make formal report of his activi- nutes after the call was made. ; | Sanitation: Dr, Santiago Ver- | dejo. | Public Works: Eduardo Chibos. War: Dr. Rafael Iturralde, Work: Dr. Alfredo Botet. Finance: Martinez Saenz. | Two of Dr. Botet’s sons were in Key West last year and were the cause of the then Cuban Con- |sul Cervino complaining that the local refugees were offering him insults on the streets. Dr, Botet, it was said, was one of those who ‘planned the killing of Senator | Clemente Vasquez Bello. | Mr. Saenz is president of the ABC organization’ in Cuba. He is well known in Key West, having i been practically raised in this city. 1 MAKES REPORT ON _ ELECTION CONTEST 1 | (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.—The house electicns committee which ‘investigated the contest \9 congrendcont Alistrict, recommend- ed today that the seat be declared vacant. Chairman Kerr, North Caro- lina, demoerat, of ‘the committee, said the report had the unanimeus agreement of the committee, and would be made public later, Kemp-Sanders | the sixth Louisiana! | 4 “Very sorry, but Edward | ty of the banker. (By Associated Press) secretary were in conference for Bremer is now resting in peace. He was, by accident, bumped off. The body is near Anoka, Minn. Will not be found until after the snow goes. “Contact all off. forgive us. All a mistake by Dr. Lincoln Halley, President Of Stetson University, Dead| Splotched with blood, evidence} in the automobile indicated that) ; Bremer was brutally slugged over! j the head by captors and dragged: into the back seat and spirited BARTLESVILLE, Okla, Jan.| 20.—Lewis Dresser, 26, Kansas/ school teacher, who was abducted | by Jim Clark and another of sev-} en convicts who escaped from the} l iaaben to an undisclosed hideout. | Simultaneously, a report was spread that Bremer had been re-! leased near Lake Elmo, Minn,, but; Please | this was promptly denied by Mc-| after Clark and Bob Brady andj Hull, and others. Kansas penitentiary at Lansing) yesterday. was released unharm- ed near Pawhuska, Okla., today. Dresser, who was seized soon} Gee, who is an apparent interme-} five other convicts fied over the} diary. (By Associated Press) DELAND, Jan. 20.—Dr.) editor and president of Stet-' jowed on all Gity taxes for the Lincoln Hulley, lawyer, minister, former legislator, educator, banker, son university, died at a hos- pital here at noon today fol- author, | lowing a heart attack suffer-| led yesterday shortly after he visited a dentist. He was i prison wall, was freed after a wild) 20-hour ride. He said he couldn’t! identify Clark’s companion. { Dresser’s car was returned to| {him by the convicts who obtained his promise he wouldn't report his! freedom until-he ‘had driven 50 or | {60 miles, | a | NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Taxpayers are reminded that! |} four percent discount will be al- | year 1933 paid during the month/ of January, 1934. SAM B. PINDER, City Tax Collector-Assessor. | jan, 18-3t, —SP about 30 minutes, before coming ashore. On their arrival at the naval station they were met by Mayor Wm. H. Malone, Sebastian Ca-; brera, president of Rotary, and J. Lancelot Lester, colonel on the staff of Governor Sholtz of Flor-} ida, who bore a message to Mr. Mr. Hull, on being appraised of ‘will tour of South American coun- jleft for Havana where Mr. Caf-} ties at the Pan American Con- gress in Montevideo, and his good- WHERE .TO GO TONIGHT Palace — Montgomery Players tries to President Roosevelt Mon- day morning. Mr. Caffery returned to the naval station, boarded the cap- Present “Lena Rivers.” tain’s gig from the Richmond and Strand — “Footlight Parade” went out to the vessel. A few and “Eight Girls In a Boat.” minutes afterward the Richmond TOMORROW fery was due this morning. | Chureh—Services at 11:00 a. Endeavoring To WASHINGTON, Responding to the administration's call for quick passage of Roose- | vel’s dollar devaluation bill, Dem- Saturday and Monday |) ccratic leaders ed strong emis. orale Nice Fresh Pork, Veal and Lamb || Pre**ere today to bring it to a vote - 16¢ jim the house before adjournment. jsent to the senate tonight or be Whether the measure will be’ deferred until] next week, produc- Leaders Are Get Vote Today jm., 7:30 p. m. and 8:00 p. m. Palace —~- Montgomery Players | present “Lena Rivers.” | Strand — “Footlight Parade” land “Eight Girls In a Boat.” | Navy Field—Baseball. | NOTICE Mr. J. F. Stebbins of Tampa | will give a series of addresses on |the Epistle of John, at Grace and Truth Hall, 1127 Southard street, fference of opinion among beginning Monday night, Jan. 22 house leaders. and continuing each night during Speaker Rainey doubted if it the week. Mr. Stebbins is well could be done, while Representa- known in Key West, having held tive Byrns, democratic leader, meetings here several times. These thought it could. (addresses have been given over In the meanwhile, the senate many states and are especially in- banking committee received testi- teresting and helpful to all Chris- mony on legislation which leaders tians. A cordial invitation is ex- of that branch hoped could be tended to Christians of all denom- passed early mext week. jinations, as nothing of a sectarian The republican ery of “star nature will be indulged in, but chamber proceedings” rang out only that which will build « Chris when Chairman Fletcher sought tian up in “his most holy faith.” to limit hearings, : i | jan20-it, stedy of legislation affecting} peg 9 ed to refer only to the application sponsored by Dr. George J. Rosenthal, and that the application of the Overseas Road and Toll Bridge District is still under consideration. . {seas project was “out as far as getting any ‘money from public works funds” should not be construed as implying any intention on his part to turn down the state. commission’s application, Ickes said. Chances of this application, still on thé active list of the PWA legal, financial and engineering boards, were not prejudiced by the rejection of the Rosenthal application, the secretary indicated. W. R. Porter, general manager of the bridge commission, said tonight he expects action within the next week. Porter revealed that a recent supplementary re- port from Thomas McDonald, chief of the bureau of public roads, asked by PWA officials in explana- tion of certain points in his previous report to the state highway department of Florida, was highly favorable to the bridge project. “Mr. McDonald stated he was in full accord with the project and unqualifiedly recommended its ap- proval,” Porter said. | It was reported in official quarters here tonight that the secretary’s mistake was expe ted to react favorably to the bridge project, by focusing atten- | tion on the pending application and its merits. [Plans For Federal Conirel OF All Railroads Sent To Congress (iy Aasortated breed WASHINGTON, jan. 20-— railroads, the plans not being rec- While saying it would be wawise| ommended by Eastman. te move immediately for concett-| O80 wae for the outright own: | | ership of all railroads. The other | dation government nership | | a . 1 salted bos a geuy of Seleaihinees | of railroads, Jeceph B. Eastmsn,| hinionimata night ee bis report. today to President | “sted o7stome. [two plans involving federal com- | James Blondell in hpi | sca Bdlaeed ana Ue i 7 | Appareatiy these wore intended Mebtannan: | merely to facilitate congressional)| EIGHT GIRLS IN A BOAT / Baleony, 10¢; Orchos- 520%, Wight 38.280 |