The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-05
Candidates For State Sem
ator Main Speakers;
Several Others Are
Heard

monroe (ountys primary cam
paign was brought to q close last
night at Bayview Park when a
number Of candidates aspiring for
office were heard in addresses
given in the interest of their cam
didacy. The meeting was opened
by William v. AIbury. candidate
for state senator, who stated lie
object. and extended an invitation
to all candidates. TO mount the
stand and discuss the issues Of the
campaign.
The first speaker of the evening
was Attorney George G. Brooks.
who spoke in behalf of Claude
Pepper, who is aspiring for United
States Senator. Mr. Brooks main
ly referred to the shortcomings Of
Senator Trammell. according to
his view of the matter, during his
administration in the higher
branch of Congress. The speaker
stated that he felt that Mr., Pep
per. If elected, would accomplish
more in serving this district than
has been the case with Mr. Tram
nell, whom he said has never en-
deavored to do anything for Key
West and Monroe County, regard
less of his position rs chairman of
the Naval Committee, and At the
present time under a national
democratic administration at that
Following this, Aqnilino Lopez.
Jr., Bernie Papy and Harry
Dongo. candidates for representa-
tive to the legislature. spoke few
words in the interest OF their
race. and asked the consideration
of the voters.
cleare IL Heard
Allan b. Cleare, Jr., candidate
for solicitor Of the Criminal
Court. was the next TO be heard.
Mr.. cleare also spoke briefly. and
stated that he had endeavored TO
conduct q clean campaign through
out, but inasmuch rs he had heard
several rumors which had been
circulated which were unfair 10
him, he said he felt that these
matters should be cleared up.
He said that one Of the rumors
was that he did not pay his bills,
and he told the crowd present that
this was untrue rs this was enc
thing that he had always en-
deavored 10 do. Secondly he Faid
that 1t was being stated that he
should not run for the office Of
solicitor as he already had one
job, that Of police justice. In ans
wer 10 this, Mr.. cleare said he felt
that every man had a right 10 bet
ter himself whenever the opp0r.
tunity presented itself. He con.
cluded By saying that he would
leave the question Of his fitness
and efficiency relative 10 bis can
didacy. with the voters. whom he
said were the best Judges 81 the
matter after all.
Buste Nsxt Speaker
J. +. Busto, incumbent Of the
office Of solicitor. then took tho
stand and stated that Dir. CIeare
and his family were very for
tnnate in the way Of possessing
jobs. saying that Mf. Cleare him
self was nov police judge, his
father. school board member. his
uncle. city councilman. and made
mention Of other members Of the
Cleare family being employed IN
various eapeeitieA
Mr.. Busto mainly stressed The
fact that be felt that BE was bet
ter able through bic long expert
enee 70 fiIl the position 81 solicitor
than ME. Cieare. whom be said
has . long road 70 travel yet be-
fore becoming efficient enough 70
property serve in the position %
shieh he aspiFes. Hs aaid ~.
cieaFe was one Of the eify,a
brightest young attorneys. bus re.