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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02
Twenty years ago this column stated

Twenty years ago this column stated
that the vice Of gambling so prevalent here
would eventually drain this island of its
sustenance and it has come to pass. So
long as gambling is rampant in Key West
.FERA should make it a part of its re-
'habilitatOn program to stamp out this
determination, or permit a little Monte
carlo where all but Key Westers would be
permitted to tempt Dame Chance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Sponsors of the American Le-
gion dance cabaret and minstrel
show. which takes place next We'd
nesday, state that the affair will
be informal. The numbers on the
program will be by some of the
best talent in the city and the
minstrel show will be in charge OF
Ed. Gray. Arrangements have
been completed to make the affair
one Of the most entertaining that
has been offered the public in
many days and all who attend are
assured an evening of delightful
entertainment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

II is said that fiddler crabs by bring
ing up earth from their holes, have con-
verted many coral islands Into farm lands.
II this happens in Key West, where we
have an abundance of these fleet creatures,
We may go into productive farming.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

We have always admired the sport
ing English blood" and now England comes
along and upsets all this by Outrightly
welshing ON her war debt to the United
States.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

A train hit sedan the other day and
six people were killed; none of them We're
on the train. This ought to give the travel
ling public an idea.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

What has become of the old-fashioned
banker who used to make an occasional
loan on the strength of the borrowers
reputation in the neighborhood?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

1865-Irving Babbitt, Har-
wards famed leader of the New
Humanism, born at Dayton, Ohio.
Died July Is, 1888.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Aspersions east by seurrilous sheets
on the character of responsible news
papers should never be accorded the
dignity Of an answer
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

The darkest hour in any mans life
i when he sits down to plan how to get
money without earning it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

1882 Henry Steel 0lcott. New
York lawyer, co-fouIider Of Amer
ica's theosophical movement, born
at Orange. N. J. Died IN India.
Feb. IT, 1907.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

1S53-Harrington Emerson, a
pioneer New York efficiency en-
gineer. born at Trenton, N. j..
Died May %, 1881.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just 10 Years
Ago Today A. Taken From
The Files OF The Citizen

What has caused the school
board of Monroe county to neglect
establishing a school at Flamingo?
This is the question which is being
asked daily by people since the
publication Of an article in The
Citizen yesterday relative To the
condition which prevails there as
to lack Of educational facilities.
Inquirers took the position that
property owners in that section
paid their taxes and were entitled
to a school as much as residents
ia other parts of the county.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Now that the San Carlos Cele-
bration committee has decided to
lower the price of votes for the
saeen contest from 30 cents to Is
cents the thousand, every mer-
chant is urged to purchase a large
number Of these votes. Virtually
every merchant has purchased
these votes but there are sti!l a
few who have not and it is to these
especially that the committee is
directing the remarks anent pur-
ehases. This contest win un-
doubtedly become one of the most
exciting that has ever been held
in Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Today
Anniversaries

1854 Pierre C. L'EnfAnt,
French soldier-engineer in 1.-THE
American Army of the Revolu-
lion. who. under Washington,
planned the eountry's capital so
well as to be followed to this day.
horn in France. Died in Mary
land. June IA, 1925.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Mental cruelty may be only imaginary
but one can get divorce on that fliRlsy ex-
euse nowadays, just like that.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Human rights have taken first place
over property rights in the New Deal and
all that il portends.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

The days of Deacon Hayes of the
movies are numbered. Start counting.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02
WEATHER FORECAST

Till 8 p. M, friday
Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Friday with
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

1s54-Francis Marion Craw-
ford, popular novelist. son of a
noted American sculptor. born in
Italy. Died there. April 8, 1909.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

EnRrasse8 firriaratlan -
Independence signed y. fhIa1e4
phia bv 90 81 fhe original
other six signed later.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

BEFORE eondemning a writer's work
because 1t is not original, think how much
worse Il would be if it were.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

1873 Charles C. Lockhart, an
American pioneer in the oil in
austry, horn in Scotland. Died
Jan. rs, 1908.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

they could be used for practically
the same purpose between Key
West and Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

1890 John Tyndall, famed
English scientist, born. Died Dee.
4 1898.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

II won't do to scatter the skeeter'
only, we must annihilate the pest.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

There is a possibility of a line
Of sidewheel steamers operating
between Key West and Miami
during the coming winter. A
steamship company of Keans-
burg, N. j.. has written the cham
Der Of commerce regarding the
project and DIR. Porter in his re-
ply suggested that the company
send a representative to Key West
to take up the question with lOca'
bodies. The company will, its let
ter said, operate a steamer daily
between Key West and Miami and
in order to do this will have two
vessels in service provided salts
factory arrangements are made
both here and in Miami. I'm summer
these steamers are operated as ex-
cursion vessels, plying between
seashore resorts and in winter
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Editorial comment: The job
holder is the backbone Of every
political party. Jobs are the cur
rency in which party debts are
paid. The currency is at present
inflated. We have too many job
holders eating up the funds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02
Today In History


I492-Abaut sea ooo Iers -
PEELED from SPAIN.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Too many men work off excuses a
reasons.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

I922-Alcxander Graham Ped
telephone inventor. died. arei 81.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Subscribe for The Citizen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

With load after load of fruit
arriving in Key West the past few
days, Front street has presented
a lively appearance. For several
hours yesterday the street was al
most impossible.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Sir William Watson, famed
English poet. born as years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

The Regulars and Liberties
meet again tomorrow afternoon
at the Army barracks and if past
performances count for anything
then the game should be an in
teresting one. Seyek games have
been played so far bS these teams
and each game was packed with
thrills. Every fan in Key West
should be at the game tomorrow.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Yrades, of
1919 Grinnell street, announce
the birth of a 7 1-2 pound girl
yesterday in their home. Mother
and baby are doing nicely.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

I92i-Enrco Caua
died, aged 81.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

1s55-Americaa Dental kasa-
ciaiion ORGANIZED in phiadelaaa.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Rainfall

Yesterdays Precipitation OF ms.
Normal Precipitation IA ms.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Westbr00k Pegler. noted col
umnist, born at Minneapolis. 20
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

1s5s-GoVeFnment OF fHa
transferred o. Bnash Crour ii 8
dissolving Of lhe East India can-
pany.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

Duncan Campbell, Canadian
poet. born ~ years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-02

u. S. Senator Nathan l.. Bach
man Of Tennessee, born at chat
tanOoga, 56 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13
PAYRoLLS DROP $4,000, 900 AS
STRIKES HALT RECOVERY

Official recognition that strikes and
seasonal declines have brought the first
halt in the march toward recovery was
report covering the month of June, show
ing that the setback cost wage earners
throughout the country $4,000 jobs and
$5,0O0,0OO in loss of pay.
With strikes even more prevalent dur
ing the current month, it appears highly
probable that the mid-August report
covering July will reveal that labor strife
is taking a greater toll in jobs and earn
ings. The June figures showed the first
check for 1888 in employment and pay
rolls of manufacturing and non-manufac-
turing industries.
Part of the loss was attributed to
seasonal declines, but Miss Perkins re-
ported that in addition to the normal drop,
1.-THE longshoremen's strike on the Pacific
Coast affected operation in a number of
establishments in this section and
sporadic labor disturbances affected
plant operation in other localities.
In addition to the formal report, the
Labor Department made a conservative
estimate that American workers already
have lost 100000 days this year be-
cause of walkouts, with all. returns not in.
up until the middle of the year, the
Departments records showed that there
were 100000 man-days in which work
ingmen went without pay because of labor
disputes, the Department announced.
These officials said the cost to the
nation as a whole, directly and indirectly,
would run probably into the hundreds of
millions. They pointed out that the slash
in the income of the workers alone would
be around $5,000,000
Relief officials made no comment in
connection with the situation, but it is
known that Federal authorities who are
watching all angles are deeply puzzled
over how to solve problem in which
thousands of workers are striking over
trade union disputes, while 100000
persons are reported on relief rolls.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13
PEING FAIR TO THE FERA
(Daytona Beach News-JournaD

(Daytona Beach News-JournaD
There may be some element of truth in some
of the criticisms which are being hurled at the
local FERA office, or there may not be.
The important thing is not to damn individuals
institutions merely because somebody wants to
turn public opinion against them.
Certainly. some changes were made here in
Volusia county of which not everyone approved
and some good people were thrown out of office
This does not necessarily reflect, however on the
them.
That FERA business is hard and thankless
job. 1t was a mushroom growth 1t was in
stituted to help tide over thousands of unemployed
What they would do without it is pitiabe to think
1t looks as if some directors to FERA methods
were bit inclined to look gift horse in the
mouth forgetting that it is gift horse Certainly
the FERA Strikes" which have been started in
some cities bit of joke, something like the
baby striking" by refusing to eat his candy be-
cause he wants other kind
However there may always be legitimate
complaints OF any government agency; none is in
violate, and certainly is perfect. Complaint
to the proper authority has been made and that is
quite in order. An investigation should be made,
But public opinion should be slow to jump to con-
clnsions in advance simply because assertions have
been made.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13
KEY WEST FERA CENSUS

The special census shows Key West
now has ,656 population. The 1880
census showed 1881; the 1920 census
1919, which was few thousand more
than st. Petersburg; the 1910 census, 49,
945; the 1900 census, 17,114, at which
time it was the third city of Florida, as
Pensacola had 17,747, and Jacksonville
28,429. Tampa was fourth with 1899
Key West apparently is not good place
to go to, to try to make your living out of
the natives, but we still think it is the most
interesting place in Florida to visit, or even
to live in, because it is the farthest from
New York, Chicago, Kansas City, and the
North Pole.-P. E. B., in Tampa Tribune.
p. E. B. knows Key West is the most in
teresting place in Florida because he has
visited this city. FERA will endeavor to
acquaint the entire u S. with the charms
of this exotic city and then watch the in
flux
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

staying over until today. BY 8 or
6 o'clock this afternoon negotia-
tions will be completed and the
representatives of the company
will leave on the evening train.
Henry II. Taylor, representing the
G. L. Miller Bond company, -
still in the city, and expects 70
leave on the afternoon train as he
has a number of important bust
ness matters to be attended 10 IN
Miami tomorrow.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Faith "a an antidote to snake-bite
may prove effieaeiOus as a rule, but we
prefer not 90 be the exception. That
North Carolina preacher who permitted a
RATHER to bite him in order to prove the
power of his faith. won in his contention,
bat came within an inch of losing his life.
n wlll bee best for the congregation not to
emulate ms fOol-hardy example by making
further tests; they may not have the re-
slstance to snake-bite their pastor had.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Rev. Father William Tyrell, S.
j., IA years old. formerly connect
ed with LoyOla University and
well known as an educator. died
Wednesday night at Spring Hill,
near Mobile, according to informa-
ton received i'm Key West today.
He was for number of years
president of Spring Hill college.
He spent his last years building
number of churches in Florida,
principally at Tampa. At the last
named city he was instrumental in
the erection of parish school
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

The American Legion plays the
Liberty team tomorrow at the
Army barracks. The game Will
start at 5 o'clock. The Legion has
not been defeated this season. The
veterans claim to have one Of he
strongest teams in the city. Bat
teries for the Legion will be Gray
or Webb and Lowe. For the Liher-
ties, Head and Gonzalez.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Final negotiation. are being
made this afternoon in the office
of ]. LancelOt Lester for the cree
ton of the hotel at the corner of
Fleming and Duval streets. Those
concerned in the arrangements are
expected to have them concluded
last night, but multitude of de-
tails arose and resulted in their
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13
The Chicago Tribune names Governor

The Chicago Tribune names Governor
Floyd Olson OF Minnesota as "the First
American Dictator" This so5riquet was
applicable when the governor declared
martial law and made it an otfense, punish
able sumnmrily in military court, to criti-
else his government He went the limit
vhen the newspapers were instructed to
publish the proclamation of their own
serxitude.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

An American newspaper publisher
asked Premier Mussolini if he did not think
the world would applaud if the premier
gave Italy free press. but we have free
pres" was the reply of the premier, who
smiled bread and knowingly. Certainly
italy has a free press--free to print any
thing pleasing to the premier.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

''Gossiping Grille" the tell-tale re-
porter Of the Sunday Star, has Walter Win
ehell hacking off stage. but she doesn't go
- Ear a. the Broadway key-hOle COM
Heuiator. stopping when the tie is bound
and allees the coming blessed events to be
nolated by the more observing COnch, Sid
Mclhid.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

State Senator VIM. III. Malone
left for Tallahassee last night 10
be present in the circuit court IN
that city on Monday morning %
argue the injunction restraining
the state text book commission
from putting in effect contracts
signed with publishers TO provide
books for the schools i'm Florida.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

II Sid MePhid hasn't got some of Major
lioopie's blood in his veins we know moth
lHW Ut heredity, unless he got that way by
blood TRANSMISSION. Sid's whOppers flab-
beFeasi even Jonah, who. history says, once
swallowed q whale.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Editorial comment: Merchants
who advertise in a systematic way
are those who say that advertising
pays. 1t is always a paying invest
ment. Spasmodic advertising may
bring returns but the regular adj
vertiser does not speculate, he in
vests.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

tom" Sopwith will Endeavour to lift
the America Cup Tom Upton has come
aeross with a Challenge. Perhaps a mere
Endeavaur will succeed where Challenge
failed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Warren Weld. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Morgan. a pupil Of
st. Joseph's school in Key West.
who was graduated from the high
school department this year. was
admitted to the college course Of
Fordham University. New York
City, without any special exam
inatiOn.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13
Today
Anniversaries


fsIs--Lucy Stone. ehanrlen
OF liberty. worker Ser the -.
vancement Of wsmcn. hafu a.
West Brookfieid. Mas Iasd IS
Boston. Oct. ~. lsga.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

The government must consider Key
West solvent. otherwise it would not in
yest large sums Of money to make it self
unuldating.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Troop 3, Girl Scouts. were pas
sengers leaving on the Steamship
Cuba last night for Tampa whore
they viii go into camp for a pc
riod of 10 days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Tipping IA 10 be prohibited in Key
Wesl which is at the tip-end of Florida.
Tipping. II not tippling-P. f. b., in
Tampa Tribune.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

lsgl- Morris iasffnH Hafsa
American Oriental Hi.nlaf. hafa
in Poland. Died al AeaE.nfaef
Pa. Iunu q, 1928.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Pairiek FNan lfh -
triat ard Home Hulr nlunee1 se
brasla busineas ann and na 49,
elan. born Ia ireland Dee #
New York. sept so. 1850.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Is3f-u0u years aaol Iha
Phillips. popular Meihodist eeaas
velist-singer 80 hia daf haFH IS
Chautauqna ca. 81 s. iaed s.
Ohio, jane 20. 1885.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13
STILL WORKS AT i2s

RoCKMART, Ca. - Although
he is 1913 years old, Joseph Hut
'chins, negro of this city. cultivates
his one-acre truck patch.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

1889 Michael A. CnHfsHeH.
noted Catholic arshbishop 81 SEES
York at the close 80 las eenlufss
born at Newark. y Z niea NaF
=. 1902.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Felx Adler. faunsrr 81
the Society 81 EiheM ta'iHe.
New York. lecturer. anfhHF ant
rcformer. bern in GFfmauF ii.Fa
la New York. Anfl -. $3.50
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Miami and Tampa are willing to let
Key West have anything except that which
they have taken away from us.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

There will be big things doing
in Key West next week. Work
will start on the new hotel and
preparations will be made to start
work on the construction of the
roadways and bridges from Stock
Island to Saddle Bunches. The
Tidewater Construction company
has until Friday of next week to
begin this work but it is under
stood that work will start before
that date. Those proposed inn
provements and construction Of
several residences in the city will
provide work for several hundred
men. The hotel construction will
also employ several different
groups of workmen, both skilled
and unskilled.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

According to the Sunday Star, Duval
street WAS lit up" Saturday night. Our
observation covered little more terri
tory.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

1929 Goodwin smifh Enaiis
scholar and author. barn. ns
June Z. 1919.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Perhaps the FERA can make the
FERRY popular.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Mayor Malone congratulated the new
Spanish weekly, Cayo Haeso, in his best
spanish.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
happenings Here Juat 10 Years
Ago Today As Taken From
The Files OF The Citizen

Captain Clarke d.. Stearns,
commandment of the Key West
naval station, who is executive
chairman of the San Carlos Cele-
bration, has been given the as
surance from Washington there
will be vessels Of the. U. S. Navy
at Key West. for the great inter-
national event. At the same time
there will be vessels of the Cuban
navy in the harbor which will lend
color to what is to be nothing
more or less than a. great inter-
national celebration.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13
Steamship
UNITED STATES FAST
MAIL ROUTES FOR

PORT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. INDIES
Effective April II, 1899
Leave Key West for Havana Tuesdays and Fridays 1915
r. NJ.
Leave Havana Key Wednesday. and Saturdays
g:45 A NJ.
Leave Key West for Tampa Wednesdays and Satur
days $40 P. M.
Ticket Reservations Ticket Office Ae
Dock, Phone II
J. n. COST..R. Agent.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-13

Even the fish are striking. Poor fish,