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The Washington times., 1937-07-28
AMERICANS FLEE JAP BOMBS
Chinese War
Situation
In Brief

Fighting ragged around Peiping
today as the Sino-Japanese dis
pute reached the stage of an ap.
parent showdown. Latest develop
l. Chinese clam victory and
capture Of Langfang and Feng.
tai.
2. Foreign circles and Peiping.
Tientsin railway officials dis
credit Chinese claim.
3. U. s. Ambassador in Tokyo
assured by japanese foreign
minister that army will protect
American lives and property.
4. Tokyo officials say Japan
csc troops hold Nanyuan and
Hsing-Kung in drive south Of
Peiping.
5. General Sung Cher-Yuan
pledges to eight to the last
man" against Japanese.
6. United states Marine
wounded in Peiping. Americans
take refuge in embassy COM
pound.
The Washington times., 1937-07-28

signed between the corporation
and the United Automobile Work
ers, Sloan continued:
ut cannot be- said that so
far the U. A. w. A. have proven
themselves to be q responsible
body, with ability to 1--we up
to their COntractual obligations
or to control their own follow
ers. Manifestly, neither indus
try in general, nor General Mo-
tors in particular, can be ex-
pected to long tolerate such a
complete disregard Of its own
rights"
The Washington times., 1937-07-28
3Americdns.
11OthersDie
hAirCrash
Disaster Near Brussels
Laid to Explosion on
Plane in Mid-air

BRUSSELS, July 20 G.N.SJ.
Three American tourists were
among II persons killed today
when a huge luxury liner of the
Dutch Air Service crashed at Halls,
q small community near Brus-
sells.
The passenger list merely gave
their names as Kalton, Goldloem
and WhitehouSe.
Another report, however, said
Whitehouse was English and
named a third American victim as
Nun.
The disaster was one Of the
worst to befall the Dutch air lines,
which uses American-built Doug
las ships on many Of its routes.
The liner which crashed was on
the regular Rotterdam Brussels
Paris route. which carries many
thousands of passengers yearly.
First reports stated the plane
fell in flames after an explosion
in mid-air. All aboard were be-
lieved to have been killed. The
plane carried a complement of ten
passengers and a crew Of four, In
GLIDING a stewardess>
Eight OF the passengers EN-
barked at Brussels.
The Washington times., 1937-07-28

army demonstrations. An army
meeting was cancelled.
The British army high COM
mand in northern Ireland termed
the disorders the widest outbreak
of border terrorism in recent
years.
Disruption of railway communi-
cations between Dublin and Bel
fast prevented an excursion party
Of 1000 ex-servicemen and women
from reaching Belfast in time
for ceremonies in which they were
to have participated.
The Washington times., 1937-07-28
Drivers Strike Halls
Tri-State Bus Service

PITTSBURGH. July % G.N.s)
Many communities in the tri-
state district were deprived Of
through bus service today as the
result of a strike of union
drivers of the Penn Bus Company
and the White Star Company
lines, affiliates of the Blue Ridge
Bus Company.
The Washington times., 1937-07-28
Pope BIesses u. ).
In Boy Scout Talk

CASTEL GANDoLFo, July %
U.N.S0.-Special benediction for
the United States today by Pope
Plus in addressing 40 Boy Scouts
from Cleveland, Ohio. The pontiff
gave a private reception to Bishop
Henry Rohlan, of Davenport.
The Washington times., 1937-07-28
Third Soviet Polar
Flight Set for Aug. |
international News Service

A third Russian Polar flight,
from Moscow to the California
Coast, will be attempted August /,
provided weather conditions are
suitable. Chief pilot will be Sigis-
mund LevanevSky. He will have
a crew Of four or five men.
The Washington times., 1937-07-28
Better TIMES"
Are Coming

Yes-every issue of The Washington Times
starting August second-will be finer
looking, more readable-more than ever
it will live up to its reputation as Washing
tons most modern and progressive evening
newspaper.
The Washington times., 1937-07-28
Boost in Auto Prices
Considered by G. M.

NEW YORK, July % (IN.s)-An increase in the selling
price of automobiles is being considered by General Motors
it revealed today by Alfred P soan r
chairman of the board.
The Washington times., 1937-07-28
Bombs Greet George
In Visit to Belfast

BELFAST, July % (INs).A heavy explosion shook the
Belfast today while King George and Queen Elizabeth
being received by Ulster officials after grave outbreak
The Washington times., 1937-07-28
WASHINGTON FORECAST

Fair today and tomorrow slightly warmer
tomorrow; light variable winds, becoming
gentle south and southwest.
(Weather Details on Page 13)
The Washington times., 1937-07-28

picture on Page 81
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03

spend the money necessary for a
trip BY bus. And, even If they
had possessed ample funds, the
bus could not have accommodated
their number.
So, to the ninety or more men
who have enjoyed the opportunity
to spend the holiday with family
and friends. the Key West Cham
Der Of Commerce and the Key
West Retail Merchants Associa-
ton extends a hearty welcome and
viii endeavor to arrange for
Many Happy Returns, /" state
those in charge.
This morning a delegation OF
men, representing the group which
took advantage Of the transporta-
tion provisions made by the Cham
Der Of Commerce ard the Key
West Retail Mrchants Association,
called at The Citizens office to
register their thanks and apprecia-
ton Of the opportunity afforded
them to be home with their loved
ones.
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transportation For
Bridge Workers Is
Greatly Appreciated

It IS seldom that civic pro-
ject meets with such warm appre-
citation as did the Chamber Of
Commerce end Retail Merchants
Association gift Of a free ride in
to Key West for the citizens EN-
ployed on the bridgs, it is shown.
The success Of this movement
is due to more than one factor,
it is said. The contractors en-
p.oying the men did all that they
could to cooperate, and the neces-
sary funds were collected from
business and professional men who
were prompt and generous in
their response. Al large measure
Of commandation must go to the
higher-paid men who cheerfully
saw their less fortunate comrades
get aboard the Key West courtesy
cars.
OF necessity, this free ride was
courtesy limited to those men
whose rate Of pay would have
made 1t q hardship for them to
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03
Arrange AA-Day Bus
Service To BOca Chica

Transportation from Key West
- Boea chEcA Tor 81 the many
pho win 90 to that island for the
JAY ) celebration has besn ar
ranged. il wa announced thss
morning.
A. the parsde end speaking Win
Be cong uded - 10 80 o'cloek ths
seheduie - buses 81 TIE Florida
Motor Lines N be inangurased
81 shaf hsur aad tonsinue thronxt
oct TIE d..
4 rs $50 stated that buses
wiH lsave - nsation eaeh houT
durinw the tine Il = saeemea neeez
aary = keep to mrhsaale u 81
feeR
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03

this morning that there viii be
enc delivery or mail. All mail. in
coming and outgoing, will be re-
ceived and distributed As usual.
All offices in the postoffice will be
elrsed after 10 o'clock.
Joe Pearlman. president Of the
Retail Merchants Association, said
that all places Of business affili-
atcd with the association viii close
at I o'clock for the rest Of the
day.
As a matter Of fact II appears
that there viii be but few, other
than refreshment businesses,
which viii be open during the
afternoon. giving rise to the idea
that Key West. a. a whole. will
join in making Independence Day.
1887, one long to be Remembered.
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Bridge Board Applies To
War Department Seeking
Permission To Build Pier
Steel And Timber Wharf
VIII Be Constructed
On NOrtherIy Side Of
Pigeon Key

Application has been made to
the War Department by the Over
seas Road and Toll Bridge District.
By B. NJ. Duncan, general man.
assr At Key West for permission
70 do certain work As described
below.
Construction Of steel and Tim
Der pier on the norsherly side Of
Pigeon Key. The pie, win Be
eight feet wide and extend into
the bay a distance of I3s feet
from the shore line.
At the ehannelward end a head
So feet long and eight feet vide
win be constructed at right angles
to the pier This head win extend
81 feet westerly Of the center
line Of the pier. Bents win be
spaced six and half feet to eight
feet apart, and win be constructed
Of railroad rails fastened together
with railroad rails, with six BY
eight caps and six inch BY eight
inch decking.
lesis not proposed 10 iI0ld i
public hearing on the application.
Anyone desiring to protest the
proposed work from the stand
point Of interference with, or eff
feet upon, navigation, should sub
NIT such protest in writing with
reasons sufficient in detail to per-
nit intelligent consideration to
the U. S. Engineers office ii
Jacksonville.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03

Mrs. Frances r. Mccain. dis
trict supervisor, Of the Home
Making project made an official
visa 10 the Center IN Key West
on June 20 and 30 and was pleas
ed with the progress that had been
made since her last cal. states
Mrs II. II. Robinson. in charge
Of local activities.
For the present, the enrolment
for sewing will be closed.
The Center needs the loan OF
more sewing machines. it Is said.
An ad to this effect appears IN
another part Of today's paper.
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Key West Makes Ready
For independence Day
Celebration On Monday

All thoughts are turned toward
Monday when the Independence
Day celebration viii he staged
and day Of reveIry and sport
will be enjoyed By the citizens Of
Key West.
Practically every place Of busi-
ness viii be closed during the
afternoon and ali government ac-
sivities viii be stopped for the
day.
The 26sth Regiment. Coast Artil-
Iery, Florida National Guard, will
be here to join in the festivities
and the arrival Of these officers
and soldiers viii lend an addition
Al t1urh Of color to what promises
70 be great celebration.
Postanaster Sam Harris said
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03
National Guard
Encampnent 10
Open OnMonday

ment which had arrived Monday
on the Cuba from Tampa.
Today all this work was in prog
ress at the Fort Taylor reserva-
ton in camp construction, and
getting everything in shape and
ready for the arrival of the units
o. the 265th Regiment Florida
National Guard Monday morn
ing.
Captain W. B. Heating. Medical
Corps and detail from that de-
partment arrived yesterday and
BY Monday morning when the re-
mainder Of the regiment arrives
everything will be in readiness for
the two weeks Of intensive train
ing which is scheduled for the
coast artillery regiment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03

Fort Taylor reservation pre-
eants a scene Of great activity to-
day. To the casual observer it
means a beehive Of hustle and
hustle, with nothing being accom-
plished, but to the trained eye of
a soldier it was seen that every
naoyement il toward a certain end
And in 4 short time this is eyi-
dent
Yesterday with the arrival Of
Colonel ]. IT. spengler, u 5.
disbursing officer, detail Of men
were sent to the P. and o. docks
and under the supervision of the
colonel work was started loading
trucks with tents and camp equip
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03
Four Men Injured
On Bridge Work

Five wo. kmen of the 5. J..
Groves ard Sons Co, who were
employed Al the time in carrying
ties at Little Duck Key, were pre-.
cipitated into the water yesterday
afternoon when a safety" plat
70. m broke.
The men are Roy Jackson, King
Thomas. Albert Rodriguez. Isl.
do-o Espinosa and George Peter.
son. All the men, with the ex.
eeption Of Peterson. were more or
less injured by the fall and con.
tact with the broken platform.
Jackson is in a local hospital
and the physician in attendance
said today that it viii be impos-
she at this time to tell the ex-
tent of his injuries which are of
tL.s back and pe.vis. but there is
no sign of any paralysis.
The others. except Peterson,
suffered bruises and cuts and
Rodriguez was painfully injured
about the chest and was at the
Marsae Hospital for an x-ray this
morning which disclosed there were
no broken bones. but the flesh
around the chest and shoulders
was bruised, hand injured, slight
injuries to the left SIDE of the
face where struck by a piece Of
timber.
As soon as the accident happen
ed word was sent to Key West and
when the men arrived at No Name
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03
District Supervisor Of
Home Making Project
Is Pleased With Work

A new carpenter win be on the
Job Tuesday morning The former
one has gone 70 an e,sfside job. The
new worker vii help the women 70
make useful artie.es o. scrap ma
tefials. The handieraft group are
getting started in . real wAy and
others are invited 70 bring their
material for work. Il l. announced.
Fish scales ara st . premium nov
Il Is shown.
Many interesting things are be-
ing planned and al are invited %
visit the Center.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03

Key an amsul nce was there to
meet them and they were at once
brought to the city and given med
ieal attention.
The group of men figuring IN
the accident. it is said. just start
ed back depositing their tie when
they saw another group approach
ing with a load and they stepped
on the safety platform on the
Lridge to allow the burden bear
ers to pass.
The men had no sooner assem-
bled on the platform than it gave
way, and they were psrcipitated
into the water. Peterson, Rod
riguez and Espinosa we've all good
swimmers. but neither Thomas
nor Jackson, colored, could swim
a stroke.
Charles PARKS, known to his IN
innate friends as "Tootsp, who IS
employed on the project. saw the
men strugg ing in the water, real.
lied they could not swim and
jumped from the bridge, a dis
lance of about 30 feet, to the
rescue.
He first pushed Jackson to the
platform, which was afloat. where
he could Be hauled out of the wa
ter to safety and then went 70 tho
rescue OF Thomas and kept him
afloat until assistance could be
given and the struggling man
hauled to safety.
Those who witnessed the act
Of Young Parks say that had Il
not been for his presence Of mind
and ready realization of the dam
gerous predicament in VIII Oh
Thomas and jackson was placed
and his prompt action, one. or
possibly both. Of the men would
have drowned.
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Hospitality Band To
GiveCOncert Tonight

The Hospitality Band win give
another concert tonight in Colonial
Park at s o'clock. Once more,
the Cuban Marimba Band wild al
so present several selections on
the program tonight.
Both Of thse bands are units Of
the Federal Music Project, which
is under the state supervision Of
Dr.. Clarence Carter Nice.
Alfredo Barroso viii conduct
the Hospitality Band in the follow
ing numbers:
March, Present Laurandeau
Overture, "The Italian in Al
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03
DISTRIBUTE PRODUCTS

Distribution Of rice. grits and
oatmeal at the WPA commodity
rooms. corner Of Simonton and
Angela streets. was begun yesger-
day, and win continue for enc
week. states c. n. Recio. local
supervisor.
All certified clients will be pro
vided with products on presentar
ton of e1rds. il is stated.
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UNABLE TO GET
LEGION SPEAKER
ONE TO BE SUBSTITUTED
FOR FOURTH or JULY
CELEBRATION

Commander q. ]. Delgado Of the
American Legion called at the
office today. too late to get the
Information IN the advertising see
ton, that he had been advised that
there viii be no speaker Of the
Legion able 10 come to Key West
for the celebration on July 5.
The commander announced
that substitute speaker will be
named for The speaking which il
to be held at Coral Park Monday
morning
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03

nonneentent was made today hy
Claude Gandolfo. ii charge Al the
State Employment office during
the brief absence Of VIM. v. 1t.
tie
Mr.. candolfo said that is white
sahorers WEI asked Cor and Cor
each .aay through the week two
more Will be needed. Iahorerk
whether or not On the velief rolls
are 70 b used
Another reaa lslsies ~ he salae
company has heea ~ssSorsSed for
SIX negro laharers ut Little Duck
Key, Contract Z
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03
LOCAL WOMAN
TAKES POISON

Mss Medina Raxo. daughter Of
NJ. and Mrs.. Pedro Razo. 81 s2f
Catherine street. yesterday placed
four hichsoride tahIasa In her
mouth. and drank glass d VA
ter. ard tod her family what shs
had done.
N ambulance was summoned
the ynan3 woman taken 81 =
physician who 1Enpsied heg stoTn-
ach and administered earreettve
medicines ard today she -
ported resting 81 ease.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03
Steamer Gatunl Comes
Here For Fuel Supply

Steamship Gatun Il the Stand
ard Fruit and Steamship company.
arrived from New York this
morning 1T 1856 o'clock. took on
3o,l94 gallons Of fuel oil and
sailed 6 o'clock for Frontsra.
Mckee.
Freighter Ozark. Of the Clyde.
Mallory lines arrived yesterday
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03
COIOred Prisoners
Brought To City

Deputy Sheriff Henry Pinder
Of Tavernier arrived over the
highway last evening and IN his
custody were txo colored prison.
ers. vii Collins and his wife,
Lurline g Ilins. They are charg-
ed with cashing a check made out
to Jesse Thompson. m
Collins endorsed the check be
low the name Of Thompson, and
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03
NO PAPER MONDAY

Owing to the fact shas
Monday viii be observed ~
Fourth Of July. there win Be
no issue Of The citizen on
that day. allowing the force
m opportunity Of participant
Ing in the events Of the day.
The Citiaen observes three
holidays each year, the other
swe being Labor Day and
Christmas.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03

giersn Rossini
Waltz. Blue Danube Strauss
Intermezzo, "Springtime"
Drunlm
Cuban Marimba Band
,popu ar, 'In the Chapel in the
Moonlight Hill
Vocal by porfirio Valdez
PQpniar, I'VE Got nv Love To
Keep Ne Warm Berlin
Vocal by Porfirio Valdez
March, Motto Cycle
Laurendeau
National Anthem, Star Span
gled Banner Key
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03

secured the cash. Thompson sign
ed the affidavit on which he was
arrested and his wife is accused
Of being an accessory.
Given a hearing before Peace
Justice Z. r. Lowe at Tavernier.
they were placed under bonds OF
$3.50 each and in deFaulf If the
bonds were placed in the county
jail in Monroe county to await
the next session Of criminal court.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03

3:4o o'clock from Miami and
jacksonville and after diseharging
shipments Of lumber. sailed for
New Orleans.
Another steamer. ST. Mary, Of
the Standard Fruit and Steam
ship company, i due to arrive On
Monday morning for fuel oil az the
Porter Dock company and sail aft
erward for Frontiers.
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holiday NOTICE

independence Day, July 5. 1887.
! legal holiday IN the State Of
FIorida, this office viii not open
for business on that day.
THE KEY WEST ELECTRIC CO.
ily3-It
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HOLIDAY NOTICE

Independence Day. Monday,
July 5, 1887. legal holiday IN
TIE state Of Florida, this bank
viii not be open for business On
that day.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
Jly2- 2i
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03
Bridge Commission Takes
Up Many Matters During
Meeting Held Last Night
Thompson Fish Company
Is Granted Lease On
Land And Water Area
On Key Vacas Group

Al the meeting Of the Overseas
Road and Ton Bridge commission
held last night in the county court
house. /. was agreed to lease to
the Thompson Fish company that
small area of land and water os-
eupied by the eompany's fish
house on the Key vaeas grosp.
The lease Is to run for 10 years.
This action awaits approval BY
the Public Works Administrator.
Present were Chairman b. D.
Trevor, }. R. Showers. 7. Jsnkln,
Curry. Howard Wilson and Jsha
coslar. Manager and Chief En-.
vinssr B. N. Dunean. Attorney Il.
II. Taylor and secretary Ma
FIorsnes du Pare. and several IN
tsrss.sd citizens.
Other application. for leases
have been received by the com,
mission. it was announced. BAT
there is to be no action taken AZ
this time.
The question Of contracts %
bridges known a. H-2 and rs was
discussed and it was announced
by Engineer Duncan that he win
apply to the PwA FOR permission
to do the work on a force account.
On motion. unanimously carried. il
was so ordered.
A resolution was introduced to
the effect that salaries and ex-
pense accounts Of members q the
commission for the year which
started on July 1885 and ended
on July 1896 but which up to now
have been withheld. be asked pro-
vided the requests are approved
BY The PWA. So ordered.
Attorney Taylor announced that
the remuneration for the commits
sion's attorney had been liked az
$4,000 for the entire life o. the
contracts, that up 70 date certain
payments have been made which
makes Il necessary for = reduction
in monthly payments IN order to
have the appropriation last
throughout the remainder 81 the
time the vork Is being carried on.
TO this end NJ. Taylor read a
resolution prorating the remainder
o. the fund Of $4,000 on q basis
81 smaller monthly payments.
which win eontinae until 81 con.
tracts are concluded. II was 20
ordered.
4 number Of matters ~ minor
interest were discussed and Hn
Curry asked Mr. Dancan II f
would Be possible fer him 70 make
up \ report covering The artisities
ard expenditures % date and tbs
percentage - construction COM
pleted.
~. Curry explained that u ras
his idea that each msmber ~ tls
beard Noald IKE - have this rec.
ord and a. 4 va possible hat 3
ns0 board may be named within 3
few dnyr. the report eossit - q
lasting reminder ~ their wefk
ST. Duncan said Be eosid -
81 80 . set up ~ lepsrf anJ
hsrs i ready piibin fhs nezf sew
says NJ. TreFof iksn aid tssi
- woaId 50 that the Fenorf -
pabiishfa Is TIE Citizen ~ order
tfat TIE pabiie - gwen an 80
e9rafe and comprehensive ldea ~
ne acesaplixhmeats - tie PRE-.
eut commission
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More RequisiliOns For
Bridge Workers Received

Additional workers have heen
requisitiOaed ~ TIE s. j. Groves
and Sons Construction CO.. Tor
work al Camp y. Marathon. and
win report Tuesday This an
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03
WARNING

Publie ! warned 70 b % raaFsl
sor persons sappo<edly maktnx
collection fer san Carries Inssitsie
No persons i nnsheTlesd % A. thts
- Mi exp<nnes ~ Isststste j.
paid b. Cuban Government
iiyz-ff BOARD DIRE TORS
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03

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wah every OIL CHANGE .
eesnplete Lahxieafson 5eb.
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-07-03

Key West, Florida. has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only IA Fahrenheit