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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01
SENATE PASSES
RELIEF MEASURE
ON BANKRUPTCY
BILL RETURNED TO HOUSE:
ALLOWS DEBT-RiDDEN
CITIES AND TAKING UNITS
TO PETITION COURTS
my Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. May 1.-The
senate today passed and returned
to the house the modified muici-
pal bankruptcy relief bill authoriz.
irg ever 1000 debt-ridden cities
and taxing units to petition courts
for approval of refinaneing plans.
The vote was IS to 20.
Stricter than the bill passed by
the house in special session, the
measure approved was a substi-
tute offered by Senator McCar-
ran, democrat, of Nevada, en-
bodying changes having endorse
ment of the administration.
1t would permit cities to petit
ton courts for scaling down their
debts if holders of 81 percent of
their obligations agree on the
plan.
Before the plan could become
operative. two thirds 1T amounts
in each class of obligation, and
three fourths of the aggregate
claims would have ~ consent to
lit.
The house bin was introduced
by Representative Mark Wilcox
Of the fourth Florida district.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01
LETTER ASKING
RANSOM MONEY
GIVEN POLICE
RECEIVED BY REPuTEDLY
WEALTHY PHYSICIAN OF
CHICAGO: ASK SUM OF $780,
600

CHICAGO. May IA letter
demanding $4,000 under threat
Of kidnapping and death was turn
ed over to police By Frank L.
NathaEson, reputedly wealthy
West Side physician. who. In fgsI. !.
wss ordered Sy the federal govetn-
mcnt 70 pay nearly 5000, 900 in
income tar penalties and interest
for the years from 1921 TO 1899
inclusive.
The letter. typewritten and
mailed from the West Side post
office station. read:
Doctor. you are on the list Tor
$500 or KIDNAPPING. Your time
Is up now. Have $4,000 ready
81 we W. IN you. Fifty thou
sand or death"
Nathant IN said he didn't hays
$4,000 much Iess $4,000.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01
REGISTRATION
BOOKS CLOSED
HERE MONDAY
POLL TAXES, HOWEVER. FOR
COMING JUNE PRIMARY,
CAN BE PAID UP TO AND
INCLUDING MAY I9

Registration books closed yes.
terday and Supervisor John Eng.
land is starting the work of get.
ting the books in shape and ready
for the first primary on Tuesday,
June ).
During the more than a month
and a half the books were open
for registrations in Key West
precincts and on the Keys and al
the county court house. there
were but 100 registrations made.
More than SO per cent of these
were made yesterday.
There may be others register
between this date and election
day. but these registfants will &c
confined to those who reach the
age Of maturity in the interim or
complete their legal residence.
Legal residence is established
after a person has been in the
state for a period of one year and
IN the county six months
Though registrations have prac-
ticalIy ceased poll taxes will be
received until May Is. Payment
Of these is very slow. says Tax
Collector Frank n. T.add. bat
there may be a marked increase.
as in former years. during the last
days the books are open.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01
ALABAMA HOLDS
ELECTION WITH
VARIOUS ISSUES
DEMOCRATIC VOTERS CAST
BALLOTS IN MOST IMPORT
ANT CONTEST SINCE DAYS
OF RECONSTRUCTION {

BIRMINGHAM. May Ala
bama's democratic voters to-day
east ballots in what has been terSn-
ed the most important election
since reconstruction.
The states critical financial
condition Wed vith reorganiza-
tion Of state government. prohibi-
tien. reapportionment Of repre-
seutation in the state legislature
and local issues for spotlight in .
campaign fraughs with nneer-
'salnties and marked by one 81 the
NEST aranous stump speaking pro-
grams In hiso1
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01

Six Wounded When Shots
Are Fired From Roofs
Into Ranks OF Marching
Communists

HAVANA, May Bull
lets fired from roofs into the
ranks Of 10000 marching
Communists today, killed
one man and wounded six
Others.
Four Of the wounded were
marchers, one policeman
and one soldier.
As the firing broke out,
what had been fairly an or
derby May Day procession,
became a bedIam as march
ers scattered for shelter, and
police fired their tear gas
guns.
Communists accused adherents
Of the ABC secret political So
ciety Of the shooting, but the
police version was that Com
naunists themselves had fired
from roofs at the police for the
purpose Of provoking disorders.
Observers were unable to
identify the persons who fired,
and counted only six persons
among the casualties.
Police asserted, however, one
lnAfehtf kku been killed.
The shooting occurred as Com
muhists were marching through
bloody Reina street." scene Of
disorders last September, in which
several Communists were killed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01
DEMERITT HAS
FINISHED WORK
WITH FERA UNIT
J. L. FURNACE WHO WAS RE-
GENTLY APPOINTED TO
SUCCEED AIM, HAS As
SUMED NEW DUTIES

William W. Demeritt yesterday
ceased to be connected with the
FERA in any capacity. He was
advised last week by " NJ. Green,
regional administrator, that his
resignation had been accepted and
J. L. Turnage appointed as his
successor.
At the beginning of relief work
in this county Mr.. Demeritt was
selected as the one most suitable
to conduct the affairs of the local
unit. This was when the CWA pro-
gram was in effect.
With the change from the CWA
to FERA he was again prevailed
upon to accept the responsibility
of handling the business of the
several branches, and accepted
the assignment.
Required Too Much Time
Later the duties were such as
to demand much of his time and
he decided that the office of adj
ministrator should be given to
some one in Key West who would
be in a position to receive suitable
remuneration for the work. He
rendered his resignation and asked
that it become effective at the
earliest possible moment.
This was about one month ago,
but it was not until last week that
his resignation was accepted and
a successor appointed. The ap-
pointment of a man other than q
Key Wester came as surprise te
many people. who confidently ex,
pected that the many capable and
efficient men who have been con,
nected with the programs in Key
West, one would be appointed, il
was said.
Since the officials have seen fit
to appoint another, Mr.. Demeritl
J Is asking that his successor be
given the sam, hearty cooperation
and encouragement that was &C.
corded him during his tenure OF
office, and he feels this will be
done, he said.
/ Much Pleasure In Work
/ He told The Citizen he had de.
rived a great pleasure from being
associated with the council. tho
F, official staff and the clerical and
technical personnel of the unit.
Whatever has been accom-
| plished under his supervision was
(. due in a great measure TO the Iin-
sailing loyalty am friendly feel.
| ing which existed between him
and his associates.
During the time he was con-
nected with the CWA and FERA
he was ably assisted, he says. by
the press which did all possible 20
give the proper publicity 20 the
program, to keep the citizensy
fully posted IS to the progress be-
ing made. TIE ever changing
methods Of operation and all mat
tiers Of interest that would show
! what efforts were pcing made "a
alleviate suffering and provide
eigpla. ,uent for those who were
able ant willing 20 work.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01
MASONIC LODGE
TO CELEBRATE

Anchor Lodge is2. F. and A.
M. plans to celebrate the 25th an
niversary Of the organization on
Friday, May Is. Details of the
celebration have not been made
public Mt this time.
All Masonic organizations in
key West are TO be invited 10 at
tend the event. These include
Dade Lodge 81, and DIR. Felix Va
rela Lodge 81; Fern Chapter 81.
Order Eastern Star and Robert
Perry Chapter DeNEolayS.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01
new ARRIVAL AT
WILLIAMS HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles WILLIAMS
announced the birth 81 a 2 ~.
pound boy, : 20 o'clock this mora.
ing. at the home, s22 white
street.
The yonngster has heen given
che name % Donald John. Neither
and baby are doing nicely.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01

Stringens police prsesssis.s
.iEssIized world eide esisbsasisas
Of May Day.
While radical workers organia-
tisas had called fer u.preesdsss.
80 asns.ssrssssss is flaming
a.sifsssses. The siss.iis. 81 sses
iadieass5 that ~ srswsn1ess dis-
ssshasess ~srs Eksiy.
Tire sole danger peint II tkss
ssme appeared 20 BE 10 Hayaas
wkere several persens wsrv rsr9rs-
81 ahes ssva q =. Elsst 81 .
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01
GIVES WIFE FOR FARM

BELFAST. IreiAnd-P ozseriek
Murray Of this city has been ar
rested on the charge Of exehaags
M ki " - sor saFg.a-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01

eos1saunist oensnsefation m Md.
town.
In other lands. hopeveF. dem.
onssrssien. assumed ehzrsessrls-
ties Of . parade staged Ia Telyo
.~Asrs 1000 ssm0nssrsts,Ss m.ssh.
ed under the sirsetiOn of 1905
police.
DEMONSTRATIONS IL this eosatrY
also we're psaosfsl ~ NE start.
IL Noeew sAs Red srmY sesps
led . ps-sds % citizens phs
ekesreS - ne sight II GEO taata
aaa nsss skss 500 ssrrL4sss
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01
STRAND THEATER

John EaFFTraoFe~ Bebe Daniels
in COUNSELLOR At Law
Barbara Stanwyek joel McCve3
in GAMBLING LADY
Matises: Bairsay, ioef OveAss-
ara. 1870 Might f5-2s<
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01
REPORT MONROE
SCHOOL FUNDS

.as A..s~lasea Pr~s.l
TALLAHASSEE. Nag 1.
--Fissre. a.asuassa ,od.y
b. the deparsnsas - edaea.
sisa sAow lkal Mears. sosasy
-. received sso.ss7.ss stat.
AID .eAesl f.ad. .i.s. l...
Jelly.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01
Senate Committee Hears OF
Immense Profits Reported
In Stock Exchange Firms
my A..ec.ated Pre..l

thy Associated Pressl
WASHINGTON, May l.-Evi-
dence that New York Stock Ex,
change member firms have made
nearly $1,000. 100000 in the past
six years despite the depression,
was presented to the senate com.
mittee today.
Ferdinand Pecora. counsel for
the senate stock market commit
tee, placed before its reassembled
members data showing that ex-
change firms averaged almost ST.
100000 apiece in net profits DUR
ing two booms and four years of
depression.
Gathered from member firms
themselves, statistics showed they
have had total gross income of
more than s2.e00.000. 900 during
the six-year period.
During high time years of 1928
and 1929 their gross annual rev.
enue averaged far more than ST.
100000 apiece.
These and a mass Of other hith-
erto undisclosed statistics relating
t. market operations were pre-
scented to the committee az the
stock exchange control legislation
approached a test in both houses
of congress.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01

Palace Riding Thru.s
Strand-''The Poor Rich" and
'ccanaelos at Las,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01
WHERE TO GO


Palace.'The House Of Mys-
terry"
Strand Counselor ar Law
and Gambling Lady
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01

eeseoOOoeeesse0
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-01

Key West, Florida, has the
most equable weather in the
country; with an average
range of only Ia Fahrenheit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04
JAMES KENNEDY, FORMER JUNE AU. RESIDENT, DEAD
Anchorage Merchant Suc- cumbed Following Major
 Operation in Seattle

James kennedy, said to have been the first white child born in Juneau, passed away in Seattle yes terday at the age of 51 following major operation for stom h trouble at the Swedish Hospital performed several days previously.
 MT. and Mrs. Kennedy passed through Juneau three weeks ago southbound from their Anchorage home on their way to Rochester, Minnesota, where MT. Kennedy ex- pected to be treated at Mayo Brothers. They stopped off in Seattle and his condition was so serious that it was deemed neces- sary for him to have an immediate operation.
 Besides his wife, who was with him at the time of his death, MT. Kennedy is survived by two daugh- ters, Katherine, IA years of age, who is in Anchorage and Mrs. James s. Truitt, Jr., of Seattle. Other immediate relatives who sur vive are his mother, Mrs. Rather inc Kennedy, and three brothers, Dan, John and George all of whom make their homes in Anchorage. MT. Kennedy's parents, MT. and Mrs. Dan Kennedy were among the earliest pioneers of Juneau and the children were all raised in Juneau and attended the Juneau Public Schools. For a number of years, Dan Kennedy, who passed away some time ago served as night patrolman and later as Chief of Police of Juneau.
 After ne finished school James
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04
American League
CALL OF THE LINKS GETS ECHO FROM
 COAST COLLEGIANS

PULLMAN, Wash, May 4.-ln- terest in golf has become so great at Washington State college the students have started rebuilding their course into one of the sport jest nine-hole links in the Inland Empire region.
 Extensive improvements calling for installation of water system, and the grassing of greens and fairways of the old course at an expenditure of 5000, are being made. Funds are furnished by the associated tude mt organization with no cost to the college or state.
 The original course, built nine years ago when the students pur- chased the land from the college, had rough fairways and sa n d greens.
 Golfing privileges will be open to the public as well as the stu dents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04

Kennedy had a grocery store in partnership with Art Bower on Seward Street until about 1916 when he left Juneau for Skagway to manage the mercantile store of Frank Clayson in that city. He later went to Anchorage to take charge of the Clayson Store there. MT. Kennedy left Ciayson's Anchor age store and was associated with Donald McGinnis, mems furnishing store of Anchorage until 1921 when he and his three brothers organized Kennedy Brothers general mer- cantile and hardware establishment which is one of the best known stores of Anchorage.
 A requiem mass will be said for
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04

You know how it is. It was the wind. Then that whack-blanked trap. And the caddy sneezed. But when you get home for lunch or supper that hundred plus doesn't seem so ferocious. Not when you're relaxed. With steaming fragrant cup of Hills Bros. Coffee before you. There's a friendly quality in the deep goodness of Hills Bros. Coffee that makes the end of the day more enjoyable. And helps to make the morning bearable. If you haven't tasted Hills Bros. Coffee, tear out this reminder. Give it to the little lady who manages your home and maybe beats you at golf. Tell her to Copy1sbt i935 HRt B,os.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04

ATTENTION DE MOLAYS
 Special meeting tomorrow night, ' o'clock. Installation and charter presentation. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04
DIAMOND BALL
 IS BIG SPORT

MINNEAPOLIS, May 4-Diamond ball-not baseball-is turing it's converts to Minnesota diamonds again this year.
 The Minneapolis park board has outlined schedules calling for more than 1000 teams. Last year HOO teams on which 13,2O0 men, women and children participated, played before capacity crowds in the city's numerous playgrounds.
 Park board officials estimate 375- 900 persons saw the regular league games, which did not include games between civic center league aggre- gations. This year even greater crowds are expected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04

always ask for Hills Bros. Golf fee by name. And tell her Hills Bros. Coffee is more economi- cal to serve because of its rich abundance of flavor. It goes far ther and tastes better than ''bar- gain counter" coffees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04

the well known pioneer in Seattle tomorrow according to an Associat- ed Press dispatch to The Empire.
 Many friends of the former Ju- neau man have expressed regret at his untimely passing since word of his death was received here this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04

Copyrisbf I935 HRis B,os.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04
VINCE DUNDEE
 STILL CHAMP
Middleweight tile holder Gets Decision Over
 Young Diamond

PATERSON, N. J., May A. Working in precise and machine like fashion from start to finish, Vince Dundee retained the mid dleweight boxing championship last night by a decisive decision over Young Al Diamond, Paterson chal- lenger.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04
CHICAGO CUBS ARE WALL0PED;
 60 SC0RELESS
Boston Braves Turn Trick Ed Brandt, South
 paw, Hero of Day

CHICAGO, H., May 4.-The Bos- ton Braves walloped the Chicago Cubs to 0 yesterday afternoon for their first shut-out of the sea- son.
 Ed Brandt southpawed the Cubs into submission, allowing only two infield singles. Only three Cubs reached first and only one of them got past that point.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04
GAMES THURSDAY Pacific Coast League

Seattle 2; Portland San Francisco T; Hollywood 5. Los Angeles 2; Missions 2. Oakland 3; Sacramento 10.
 National League Boston 6; Chicago 0. New York 5; Pittsburgh 3. Philadelphia T; St. Louis 8. Brooklyn 3; Cincinnati 2.
 American League All scheduled games rained out
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04
MARBLE WORKS OPEN FOR
 RJSINESS

A. F. Knight of the Juneau Marble Works, has just arrived from the south after a protracted stay, and is now ready again for busi- ness in all kinds of monumental and marble work. Contact him for your monuments. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-04
ATTENTION RAINBOW GIRLS

Regular meeting tonight, May 4. Election of officers. Joint installa-
 tion with DeMolays Saturday night. All members urged to be present at both meetings. adv.
The Washington times., 1934-09-22
"A GRID TEAMS
IN LEAGUE

Fourteen teams will compete in
the National City Football League,
six in the 135-pound division. and
eight in the 150-pound section.
The teams signed to vie for the
135-pound crown are Virginia
Avenue A. c., Brookland Boys
Club, N. E. Hawks. Centennials,
st. Stephens and Georgetown
Boys Club. The 150-pound Sec
ton will have such elevens as the
Southwest A. c., Centennials,
Cleveland A. c., N. E. Boys Club,
Apaches Prep, Renrocs, N. E. Tro-
jams and st. Stephens.
Vic GauzZa, president of the
league, says that players compel
ing in the 135-pound class cannot
weigh over 135-pounds, and play
ers participating in the 150-
pound division cannot tip the
beam over $50 pounds.
There are still several franchises
available in both sections. For
information call Vic at MEtropoli'
tan 1878. Both leagues begin
operation october IA.
The unlimited teams meet Mon
day night at 8 o'clock at Atlas
Sport Store.
The Washington times., 1934-09-22
PLUVIUS RILES d. C.. ANGLERS
Presidents Cup Events
For omorroW

II 100 A.M.-C Class Outboard Professional Class C-2,
first heat.
II 20 A.M-C Class Ouboard Amateur, Class C-1 first
heat.
II 40 A.M.-C Glass Outboard Professional Class C-2.
IL 100 Noon-C Class Ouboard Amateur, Class C1 final
12 20 P NE Class Inboard final heat.
12 40 P M-F Class Outboard Open first heat
1:1O P. M.-F Class Outboard open final heat.
1:4O P M-Free-for-An Outboard Handicap, first heat
2:O5 P M-Free-for-An Outboard Handicap, final heat
2:15 PM.-225 cubic inch Hydroplane World Champion
Ship first heat
2:4O P PM.-President's Cup World Championship second
heat.
3:O5 P NE, and G Inboard, final heat
1925 P M-225 cubic inch Hydroplane, final heat.
3:45 P. NH Class Inboard, final heat.
4:O5 P. P.M.-Presdent's Cup Race, final heat.
4:35 P. M.-85O cubic inch Inboard, final heat.
4:55 P M-Ladies Free-for-Al, final heat
$50 M-American Speed Boat Championship final heat
All Ouboard races will be and two-thrds
mile course All Inboard will be two and
half mile course All events Eastern Standard Time
The Washington times., 1934-09-22

NEW YORK. Sept. 20 G.N.SJ.
With the second grade and specu.
lative rails in the van, the bond
market forged ahead in good
fashion today to reach the best
levels in several weeks.
Buying of the lower priced and
more speculative carrier shares
was on a large scale and gains
ran to more than a point. Mis-,
souri, Pacific issues we're in par
ticular demand with the IS y up
1A at 241a, and the SIS II up
at Is.
Communication liens were par
ticularly strong with the Inter
national Telephone Convertible
4las running to 312 points to
"a. Postal Telegraph SIS of 1853
advanced 1A to 46.
Strength in the utility shares
aided the utility liens in their
recovery, but gains here were
comparatively small as MANY of
the issues we're selling at or
above par.
United States Government
bonds we're quiet and steady as
yesterdays selling appeared to
have abated. There was moth
ing to feature the foreign gov
ernment division where prices
held in a narrow range.
The Washington times., 1934-09-22
ELkS
END TITLE
SERIES

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept. %.
The st. Mary's Celtics and Fred
ericksburg Elks baseball teams
collide in a double-header on the
latter's field tomorrow to decide
the northern Virginia baseball
championship.
Scrivener and Hicks will pitch
for the Alexandrians.
The Alexandria Fraters' eleven
will practice at Baggett's Stadium
tomorrow at 10:30 o'clock.
Nick Colasanto, former Holy
Cross star, is coaching the club
Thirty players are seeking berthS.
The Alexandria All-Stars and
Mount Vernon Independents mix
in twin bill at Baggett's Stadium
tomorrow, starting at 3 o'clock.
Open Golf Event
Qualifying rounds in the mems
club championship tournament at
the Belle Haven Country Club will
be held today and tomorrow over
18 holes.
j. Sidney Sherwood won the
championship last year.
st. Rita's A. A. gridiron team
will work out tomorrow on Edward
Duncan Field at II o'clock.
Petey Sarron, popular Alexan
dria boxer, left here today for
Philadelphia, where he will meet
Benny Bass, former junior light
weight champion, at the Arena
Monday night.
Hammond to Manage
Bill Hammond has been ap
pointed manager of the Mount
Vernon Independent football team
This club will play in the 1856
pound division.
Goodies" Owens, former Vir,
ginia A. C. gridiron star, will
coach the Pirates this year. The
Pirates drill tomorrow on Hay
don's Field at II o'clock.
Two games are scheduled for
Alexandria High eleven next week
Monday the Twins trek to Wash
ington for their opener with East
ern High. while on Thursday Cen
tral High will play the inaugural
at Baggett's Stadium.
The Washington times., 1934-09-22
u. S.-Mexicon
Polo Match
Postponed

Owing to the soggy turf of Po-
tomac Park, tomorrow's polo
match between the Mexican and
United States Army teams was
postponed until Wednesday. Con-
sequently, the third game of the
series, originally scheduled for
that day, was pushed back until
the following Sunday, Septem-
ber 30.
The postponement was a blow
to the financial hackers of the
series, as it had been expected
that tomorrow'S game would have
attracted more than 10000 spec
tators. However. with a Sunday
date still available for the third
game. a similar crowd is expected.
The postponement was made at
the request of General Limon,
president Of the Mexican Polo
Federation, following an inspec-
tion of the field today with U. S.
Army polo officials, who put the
poStponement up to the MeXicanS.
Capt. Frank A. Allen, jr.. also
announced that tickets for tomor-
rows game would be honored on
Wednesday.