The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 25, 1934, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service VOLUME LV. No. 22. Cuba’s Populace Celebrates U.S. Recognition Amid Wild And Glorious Demonstration Everybody Should Know And Obey Traffic Rules Know your city and state traffic laws. You can get a copy from either your police department or the sheriff. Thorough knowledge of traf- fic laws will prevent accidents apd violations. REMEMBER AUTOMO- MOBILES KILLED OVER 500 PEOPLE IN FLORIDA DURING 1933.. LET’S STOP IT. (By Governor’s Commit- tee on Public Safety). VV, hehehehehe ute ule ue DEMAND MADE OF MANY PROMINENT FOLK FOR MONEY, BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION REVEALS FIFTEEN FAMI- LIES IN PHILADELPHIA ARE COMMUNICATED WITH Great Throng Assembles At Dock To Meet Ref-, ugees Returning To Is- land Republic Austin Williamson, special representative of the passen- ger department of the P. and O. S. S. company, told The Citizen yesterday on his ar- rival from Havana there were exciting times in Ha- vana Tuesday, both after-) noon and night. As soon as the news of the rec- ognition of Cuba by the United States was announced from the palace, excitement was evident in all parts of the city and before midnight the celebration had; reached a stage, that, said Mr. Williamson, had probably never been equalled in Havana since Spain’s evacuation, Machine guns rattled, ar- tillery roared and boomed and thousands of resi firing small arms of the city, (By Associated Press) PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 25.—It today by 'y way imagin- showing their happiness. On the arrival of the Florida! was revealed at Havana, there was a great throng at the dock to meet the large number of refugees from| gation of. the department of jus- Key West and other cities, as an- nounced in The Citizen of that] tice that letters demanding money date, who were returnin, to their) under. threat or-kidnap- we tititive land?” *~ B preeheperss Hundreds of shots were fired|ing have been received by mem; into the aid and in their exuber-| ance some of the bullets went in places where it was not intended| here they should. Captain Welling- ton M. White, of the Florida, found a ‘bullet impedded. in the deck of the ‘ship after the excite- ment had subsided. | George Harvey of the bureau of investi- bers of 15 prominent families the past two months. were in the same handwriting. All recipients, whose names NO PASSPORT 10 BE GIVEN INSULL CHANGE CHARGE |word undiccloeed, turned them over to the bureau. WILL SIMPLY BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE GREECE FOR PARTS UNKNOWN ARRAIGNED ON STATU- (By Associated Press) TORY OFFENSE ATHENS, | Jan.°25.—Samuel In-y sull, Sr., former Chicago utilities operator, now 74, may have to spend the rest of this life sailing the seven seas’ on ships flying the Greek flag. Ne-alternative seemed likely to: day for the ministry of the ssaulted a girl of 12 years, terior was ‘preparing to give the | not be tried on-that charge. fugitive froni the United States}; On motion of State Attorney justice its permission to leave John G. Sawyer yesterday, Judge Greece, but no other nation had| Hugh Gunn was requested to offered haven. jamend his order of December 29 The ministry of the interior let| committing the accused to county it be knowh emphatically that it| jail to await the action of the would not give Insull a Greek pass-| action of the grand judy. port. The amended order now reads — ——__ j that Wilkerson will be held in jail ASK DATE FOR ntil the next session of criminal urt then to be tried on a charge |who was arrested and placed in the. county jail Déteitiber 23 will . | of committing a statutory offense. ;Judge Gunn placed the bond of Wilkerson at $1,500, FLORIDA BRINGS ‘My Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan, 25. day the district supreme court would be asked to set a date for the trial of Bishop James Cannon on corrupt practices The Steamship Florida, of and O. S. S. company. rom Havana yesterda assengers, and sailed 6: ‘or Tampa. Freighter the came in with 3 30 o | | } | P: fi count shortly. lk Ozark, of the Clyde- ' Mallory Li due tomorrow morning from New Orleans, en route to Miami and Jacksonville. Freighter Brazos, of the same line, is due tomorrow night from Galveston, en route to Charleston and New York. Enlisted Naval Men’s BALL TONIGHT CORAL ISLE CASINO Music By HOWARD WILSON'S FAMOUS BOYS and: Refteskments |] FREE DIVORCE lors LONDON.—A nied F. C. Hei ‘cause he had de three children to Vernon Markley. Adm 1$126,527.90 by the state road de- ‘ partment {state road commissioner, and R. | Representative William V. Albury. | Harvey said two of the letters) OF DEFENDANT: | COLORED BOY WILL NOW BE| George Wilkerson, colored lad, | on | 3 on charges of. haying cri iminally| 34 PASSENGERS , be Kep West Citen KEY WEST, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1934. SET AMOUNT FOR MONROE COUNTY ROAD EXPENSES FUNDS TO TAKE CARE OF FERRY LANDING AND BRIDGES ALSO BROUGHT BEFORE MEET YESTERDAY Monroe county is to be allowed for maintenance of; roads, bridges and ferry landings during the present year. i This was announced yesterday | at a meeting held by W. P. Mooty, L, Bow, state road engineer with the county commissioners and} s, said Representative AL| bury,, is the first time in the his- tory of Monroe county that heads; of the state road deparment have imet with the commissioners to discuss the matter of the budget for roads and bridges in Monroe ‘county. The matter of the bridge from| Key West to Stock Island, to re-! place the one now in use, was tak- en up and it was shown that the bridge will be built and will be approximately six feet higher than the present one. Understanding is it will be con- structed with federal funds but whether it will be of wood or concrete has not been decided. At the conclusion of the meet- ing Messrs. Mooty and Bow were extended, by resolution, a vote of thanks for their interest in road matters in Monroe and for their visit to discuss the budget situa- tion with the commissioners and Representative Albury. VAST NUMBER DIE ON CHINESE SHIP REPORT 216 BURNED TO DEATH OR DROWNED IN RECENT CATASTROPHE (Ry Annocinted Prensa) SHANGHAI, Jan. 25.— Two hundred and sixteen men, women and children were burned to death or drowned the night of January 21 when the Steamer Wei- tung caught fire in the Yang- tse river, belated reports re- vealed today. (MAKE EFFORT 10 FIND E. BAUKAT| | Chief of Police Ivan Elwood is! in receipt of a letter from Rob-| jert Baukat, 633 Hibiscus Street, | | Apartment 6, West Palm Beach, Fla., seeking information relative to the whereabouts of Emil} Baukat, age 53, who left Palm Beach about a year ago, and is be- lievea to be in Key West or vicin- ity, at this time. A brief description of the man shows him to be five feet six inches tall, wears small mustache, kind of stocky build, grey hair and blue eye: It is stated that any informa- tion relative to his whereabouts ‘will be greatly appreciated if sent ‘to the address as given above. | | @eecce WHERE TO GO TONIGHT Palace — Montgomery Play present “Over the River Charle Strand—“Design For Living’ and “Myrt and Marge.” TOMORROW Palace — Montgomery Players present “Over the River Charle Strand—“Shadows of Sing Sing” and “Desi; For Living.” TURKEY SUPPER Saturday Evening, 5:00 O'Cloc Old O. K. Shoe Shop Bldg. —Auspices— Catholic Daughters of America |... GOOD MENU ke {government officials to discuss al [oneratariany on the part of for- | Tight time to write Mr. iB [Conference On Moratorium Gets Underway In Germany (By Associated Press) DUEL FOUGHT IN PARIS WITHOUT HARM TO EITHER BERLIN, Jan. 25—-One of the| Bank, who left Berlin unexpected. ©? UTY ANDREE HESSE AND most important financial confer-| ly last night, the meeting was pre- |sided over by Vice ences since the World War open-) | Dr eyse. | of Germany, the Reich Bank and, jon the eve of the meeting called ed today between representatives | Dr. Schacht’s sudden departure at his invitation was pointed to in banking circles as substantiat- eign debt payments. ling reports of friction between President} J. BEINEIX SETTLE DIFFER. ENCE GROWING OUT OF BAYONNE BANK SCANDAL ry (By Associated Press) PARIS, Jan. 25.—Four pistol shots were exchanged without ef- fect today in a duel between Deputy Andre Hesse and John Beineix, Paris lawyer, who met to In the absence of Dr. Hjalmar| cabinet members and the German| settle differences growing out of Schacht, president of the Reich Central Bank offici ih Substantial: Reduction In Local Telephone Rates Are Announced Where service is established ; # .. |using instrumentalities already in by the Florida Railroad Commis-' jjace on the applicant's premises, sion, the following changes have P'vided no change be made in , the location or type of instrumen- been made in service connections {,] s, the charges will be: Key! For entire service of any instru- ” maha utilized: Old rate, $1.50; West, becoming effective January new rate, $1. Change in style or 20. pe of telephone equipment— . Type of telephone set: Old rate, The information was given The no charge; new rate, $1.50. Other aM . equipment and wire: Old rate, no Citizen by T. H. Pittman, mana) charge; new rate, actual cost of Tele-| !abor and materials. The comn jion also ruled that effective with the billing period after January 20 that hand set telephones shall be furnished the | public at a rate of 25 cents per main month, for each set in addition to ex- the monthly rate charged for the change trunk lines: Old rate,’ wall type equipment. This new $3.50; new rate, $2.50. jrate means a reduction of 50 per- Business extensions and private cent. branch exchange stations; Old) Also that desk set type shall be rate, $1.50; new rate, $1. furnished at 10 cents a month for Residence extension and private each set in addition to the month- branch exchange stations: Old ly charge for wall type sets. This rate, yal new rate, $1. is a 60 percent reduction. Preparations Go Forward For Scheduled ‘President's Ball’ EXPECT TO HAVE EXCURSION FROM MIAMI SHORTLY Pursuant to instructions issued charges for telephones in ger of the Southern Bell phone and Telegraph company and is published for the benefit of readers of this paper. Business and residence stations and private branch While it has not been definitely decided as to where the “Presi- jecats Ball” will be given lTueaday, night, it is said by those |in charge it will be one of the |most brilliant affairs ever gicen CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)" Key West. | It was at first decided to give it eet PELINITE ORET\ at ihe County Clubs bat today FROM EAST COAST OFFI-! plans‘are underway to have it in meas: | the Athletic Club, in order that it {may be more easily reached by |many who would otherwise not at- tend, The function in Key West is to next An excursion from Miami ap- pears in the offing. This is the information received by The Citi- zen today. The entire matter is in the hands of Lynn J. Irvin, dis- trict passenger agent, Florida East Coast Railway. out the country celebrating the president's birthday. Colonel H. L. Doherty is fa- ther of the idea and since he gave} Before the first of the year the! it publicity, thousands of cities chamber of commerce had discuss- and communities in the United ed the matter with Mr. Irvin and S and its possessions have ar- it was understood at that time that d to make it one of the ‘there would be two more excur- test events of the year 1934, proceeds from the sale of} sions at a nominal fare, kets, less expenses will go to-| winter season, which is Key West. ward ‘establishing a foundation eral days ago the was fund to carry on the work for the} suggested to the chamber of com-|cure of infantile paralysis and] merce that it is about time that of the disease. This one of the two excursions was an- as started by President nounced and that it may be the lt some years ago Irvin, Warm Springs, Ga. When the evening mail left on! the day the matter was discussed| be a number of prominent speak- it carried a letter from the cham- radio talks, ber of commerce to Mr possibly Col- a reply is being await during spring in t prevention work Roose ber short Irvin and, amc will be, FIFTEEN LICENSES TO WED IN MONTH « Record Hugh G been his of January to Dur there we Louis Gonzalez Sierra Me za. The oth rt and Martha H of the pres ball-! ill be} rapt Ts a chead of the nation bably go down f the ny pr president of on ce be one of thousands given through-| | | | | | | | ! | at) dent} od of to begin at] cars to! were | wer t hat will be/ provision made so far for the pur- those whol pose of tags after that date, Mr. jcharges aire€ in connection with the monumental Bayonne seandal. Hesse, lawyer for the late Serge Stavisky, founder of the failed Bank insult a newspaper article written by Beineix. They left the duelling ground unreconciled. The men fought in a secluded spot which formed old fortifications of the city. The morning was freezing and cloudy, making it necessary for them to wait for sufficient light. Although honor had been satis- fied according to the ancient tradition, the men refused to be reconciled and left the duelling ground without shaking hands. MONETARY ISSUE REMAINS BEFORE CONGRESS TODAY SHOWN IN THAT NAVY BILL WILL BE TAKEN TOMORROW OR NEXT WEEK (By Asnoct Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.— Their confidence unshaken by the vented scorn of Senator Glass of Virginia, administration managers | of the measure dwarfing gold in the dollar looked for an opening today to shove it back to the house for agreement on senatorial amendments. Some held slender hopes that the monetary bill could be approv- ed during the day or at least by tomorrow. Before a final vote, however, ; Senators faced decisions on admin- istration-opposed amendments to enhance silver values to entrust stabilization fund operation to a board and possibly others. Making a bill of temporary} duration has been accepted by President Roosevelt. Another cheering message for admirals was sent today by the| house rules committe? which vot- ed legislative priority for the Vi son treaty navy bill with the in- tention that it be brought up on; the floor tomorrow or next Tues-| day. The president found time today | from his busy routine to discuss! achting with Dr. A German scientist. yachts and SIX HUNDRED AUTO TAGS DISPOSED OF "== = = = i COLLECTOR LADD SAYS AP-, PROXIMATELY 400. MORE YET TO BE SOLD Up to date 600 state automobile! It is understood that there will) jtags have been sold by Tax Col- lector Frank H. Ladd. This leaves, the collector, approximately 400 to be sold. While there ix no accurate meth. determining the number of in the county, it is believed there are almost as many as there last year when 1,000 tags sold. With this number disposed | were of in| there were still a number of cars greatest|that were not equipped with the ident. | 19 33 license, it is said. The governor has issued orders one of thosejto all sheriffs that on February 1 any car not equipped with the y tag will be checked and the! Ro; arrested. There ‘Ladd sai de PROBABILITY | For 54 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West PRICE FIVE CENTS ‘Porter Says He Has Been Given Great Assurance For LAW ENFORCEMENT SUBJECT BEFORE: ROTARY MEETING, J. F. BUSTO GIVES ADDRESS ON SUBJECT; MRS. EVA WARNER HEARD IN TWO BEAUTIFUL VOCAL SOLOS The regular luncheon of the Ro- | Bayonne pawnshop, regarded as tary Club held today, which was presided over by Sebastian Ca- brera, Jr., president of the organ- ization, was given over to the Community Service Committee, in charge of William W. Demeritt. The subject under discussion was “Law Enforcement,” and the entire membership showed much interest in the matter with sug- gestions for greater enforcement of all laws as pertains to the city of Key West and Monroe county. County Solicitor J. F. Busto gave an address on the subject, and said that he felt that the jury system could be improved upon to some extent, stating that the method of selecting names was in a great many cases the reason for not obtaining efficiency in the trial of cases comig before Be court. The speaker covered many angles relating to court trials, and his remarks proved to be very in- teresting to the many assembled on the occasion. Mrs. Eva Warner-delighted members with the rendition of two beautiful vocal solos, both of which were greatly enjoyed. Dr. Ketchum, retired dentist, who is a visitor to Key West, was a guest at the luncheon today, as |was also Dr. Robert 0. Van Deu- sen, Rev. Jas. S. Day and John Key, port steward of the P. & O. Steamship Company. There were also several naval officers in at- tendance. A number of other matters of minor importance came before the meeting with all present displaying | much interest in all subjects dis- cussed for the betterment welfare of the community as a | whole. ‘LOW TEMPERATURE IN TEXAS SECTION) | ; FOLLOWED BY FREEZING | WEATHER IN MANY PARTS (By Associated Press) A storm in the Plains jtoday was followed by freezing | into western of temperatures far Texas and most Oklahoma, while over the Gulf States and as ra Securing Loan For Bridges Becomes More Enthusiastic Since Confusion In Two Different Applications Is Cleared Up ‘N By PAUL MAY Speetal Weahingten Coreespentent ‘The Citizen WASHINGTON, Jan. 25. —A fee of one dollar per automobile and 26 cents ad- ditional for:each passenger will have to be paid when the overseas >ridges are fin- ally constructed, it was said today by William R. Porter. Porter said: “fi have every reason to believe, that now since the confusing sit- uation of two pending ap- plications for the same pro- ject is cleared with the re- jection of the Rosenthal ap- { plication, the Public Works Administration will act favorably upon our applica- tion.” Porter said he anticipated the bridges, when completed would net about $550,000 annually, while only. $340,- 000 apnually... -, wilh hes, re- quired to pay the: interest and amortization. Asked how much toll would have to be paid in or- der to arrive at the $550,000 figure, Porter said: (“One dollar for each car and 25 cents for each passenger.” Hence-each automobile, if only driven by one individual without other passengers and! would have to pay $1.25 for the privilege of crossing. Porter said he did not States! think this was too much money to ask. “There is no telling when he project will be ap- STORM IN PLAINS pion yeae Porter said when |asked—“but I have been given great assurance that | it will be favorably acted up- on very shortly. The whole matter has been a_ nerve wrecking experience, what with a lot of false rumors and such, but I am confident _| 2OW that we will not en- j counter any more diffi- During the night vnseneel THO OF S OF SERVICE jover some of this area was ex-/ | | | Pected to drop below freezing | Over parts of Oklahoma, Kan- | sas, Missouri and Iowa the | mer- cury reading this morning were 30 degrees lower than 24 hours | previously. WIND CLEARS UP FOG IN LONDON is (Ry Associated Prees) | LONDON, Jan, 25.—An east wind cleared # of London's y most worst fog in years today after a night of mishaps which deaths. j caused four i | | MEN BOOST CITY Chief Electrician’s Mate S. Van Gorden and Boatswain's Mate | Francis J. O'Donnell, of the U. 3. | Destroyer Babbitt, have, along with other navy personnel, become boosters of Key West. During the time the destroyers jhave been operating in these wa- Van Gorden and Mr. ‘OrDonnell, who have spent much of their time in the city, have made a host of friends, and on |their retirement next year, expect » spend some of their vacation periods in Key West, jters, Mr. Fredric March-Miriam Hopkins in DESIGN FOR LIVING Ted Healy-Eddie Foy, Jr., in MYRT AND MARGE Matinee: Balcony, 10¢; Orches- tra 15-20¢; Night 15-256