davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11

Preliminary tests of the $1,000, ,0O0 illumination program for the 1889 California Worlds Fair, have de- lighted Northern California resi- dents who have watched Treasure Island aglow in the, middle of San Francisco Bay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11

Western headquarters for the United States Travel Bureau have been opened in San Francisco nearly year ahead of schedule to aid travellers going to the 1889 Golden Gate international exposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11

United States, last night endorsed an anti-communism resolution adopted at mid-winter confer ence of the national organization at Atlantic City a few days ago. The resolution pledges the J. w. V. to continue its fight against Communism and all subversive activities in the United States.
 The resolution urges vigorous campaign against Communism and its attendant evils, with the goal to be the "rooting out and de- struction" of Communism.
 A committee to raise funds for the Jewish Federated Appeal was named as follows: William Schneer, chairman; Louis Stoll, Abraham Baltim, Abraham Litsky, Joseph Yanowsky, Rudy Hennick, Jack Rutman, Louis Leberman and Morris Shapiro.
 The auxiliary of Fannick post will meet at Roosevelt hall at 8:30 tonight to consider important business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
HELP LOYALISTS!

Lifting of the embargo on ship ment of arms to Loyalist Spain was approved in a resolution adopted last night by the Water bury Methodist Young Peoples Federation. The resolution would forbid, however, shipment of arms to any other countries. Copies of the resolution will be sent to President Roosevelt, Secretary of State Cordell Hull, and U. s. Senator Key Pittman, chairman of the foreign affairs committee.
 Ardith Ferris of Bucks Hill pre- sided at the meeting, while the address of welcome was given by Rev. Theodore c. Bobilin, pastor of the First Methodist church.
 An illustrated lecture on a re- cent trip to Palestine was given by Rev. Floyd George, pastor the First Methodist church of Ansonia. Rev. MT. George until recently was located in Michigan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
C. & c, Out

C. & c. Out
 Nicholas A. Topazio was reelected president of the c. & c. Juniors Social club at the annual meeting last night. The members plan to attend the Worlds Fair in New York as group this spring.
 Other officers, all of them re- elected, f ol W: Vice-president, Henry N. Mastriano; financial sec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
REMAIN NEUTRAL

ThOuSandS Of names signed to petitions protesting to congress and to President Franklin D. Roosevelt the lifting of the Span ish embargo on aeroplanes and munitions are being forwarded to Washington, D. C., by local com- mittees.
 Connecticut,S senators and rep resentatives will be urged to op- pose any movement that is likely to influence congress in extending aid to the Communistic govern ment of the Loyalists in Spain. High Catholic churchmen and laymen throughout the United States have declared that if this country wishes to preserve an att titude of genuine neutrality it must continue not to take sides, must continue, among other things to withhold munitions from both parties in the conflict.
 The petition is aimed to sup press the spread of Communism, not only in Spain, but throughout the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11

retary, Joseph Della Camera; cor responding secretary, Carmine del Principe; treasurer, Charles Drago; sergeant-at-arms, Simon Magma rella. The next meeting will be held Jan. 23.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11

nota, Mary Jonikas, Vincenta Wasi- lauskas, Catherine and Albina Pet rauskas, Adele Stasiunas, Mary Ucinavich, Sophie Lukminas. AL bina Stankevich, Stella valencis, Kitty Smotas, Nellie Yankus, Julia Butnor. Florence Ayotte, Helen Gwazdauskas, Sophie Paulis, Nel- lie Lizauskas, Nellie Zanavich, Ame- lia Snirpunas, Helen Dapkus. Mary Vitkauskas, Phyllis Digimas, Helen Stokna and Valerie Jakstas.
 The Lithuanian c. c. auxiliary members and friends enjoy cards Bingo, refreshments and entertain ment. Entertainment directed by Miss Elnor Karvalis, and furnished by Raymond Aleksaitis and Frank Karvalis in violin, accordion and harmonica duets and solos. The se- lections were "A Number of Lith- uanian Polkas," Sweet Violets" and "Isle of Capri" Mrs. Charles Law ryn gave five minute readings on "Premonition and Courage" The committee in charge of the party were Mrs. Anna Oritis, Mrs. Tessie Mayauskas and Mrs. Frank Keefer The door and table prizes were do- mated by Mrs. Peter Krugelis, Mrs John Stokes, Mrs. Ed LaPoint, Mrs M. Colney and Mrs. John Laskey.
 The auxiliary will be represented in the Lithuanian Chamber of Con- merce Radio Hour Jan. 29th. The program will be fully announced next Sunday over station WATR at 2 o'clock on the c. of c. hour. The proceeds of this party will go into needy children fund.
 The Moteru Sajiungos, lodge 4a will hold their meeting this Friday evening Jan. 13 at K. of L. rooms at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
THE AMERICAN WAY

THE zH1v1L1NKC1&1V VH1
 And from the Jewish War Vet erans of New York comes the plea for all to adhere to the American Way. Local World War Veterans units have received circular letters come the appeal, which reads as follows:
 We recently went through an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11

Bulgaria will exploit it's iron-ore deposits.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
BAND CONCERTS
BY WPA GROUP
RESUME SUNDAY
PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENT
ED TOMORROW AFTER
NOON AT ART CENTER
PARK AT 400 O'CLOCK

Following suspension of con-
certs this week in Difference to the
concerts given by the 265th Regi-
mental Band under director of
Caesar LaMonaca, the WPA
Band win play tomorrow after
noon at Art Center Park at 400
o'clock.
The band is under direction of
Alfredo Barroso and the program
to be played is made up of the
following numbers. with a cornet
solo featuring C. Avala included:
March, "Tuscarawas", W. l..
King.
Overture, "Bijou", c. w. Ben
nett.
Selection, Operate Pearls,
L. p. Laurendeau.
Overture, "Nabucodonsor'
Verdi.
Serenade. Cornet Solo by G.
Ayala, F. Schubert.
VaIse Oriental, moonlight on
the Nile, K. L. King.
March, Sinfonica, "I'Diavoli'' ,
Z. Rivela.
Grand Selection, Songs From
The Old Folks. Lake. a
March, Cruiser Omaha" X, L.
King. .,
star Spangled Banner, Key.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
Lions PeTfeCthlg Details
Of Christmas Tree Event
LARGEST CHARITY AFFAIR FOR POOR OF CITY TO
BE HELD DEC. %; CITIZENS ASKED TO HELP

Key West Lions are perfecting
plans for their Christmas Tree
Benefit project which will be
featured at Bayview Park on
December % for the benefit of
the poor children of the city. A
major part of the regular meet
ing this week was devoted to GO
ing over all committee work in
connection with this, the largest
single gesture to the needy peo-
pie in Key West.
The city-at-large, as before, is
asked to contribute as generous
ly as possible to the cause. It is
anticipated that close to one
thousand toys will be distributed,
one to each child, boy or girl, and
each child will receive an ample
portion of fruit and candy.
To facilitate the citizens of Key
West in contributing to this af-
fair, the Lions have distributed
contribution boxes to various
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
coming BOARD
MEETS MONDAY
POSTPONED FROM LAST EVE
MING; CITIZENS ASKED TO
MAKE SUGGESTIONS

Meeting of the Zoning Board.
originally scheduled for last
night, was postponed until next
Monday night, when members
will assemble at John Allan
Longs home on Angela street,
at 1880 o'clock.
Further study of the old ordin-
ance will be made by the men,
bers.
1t is suggested by officers of
this group that those who may
have special requests for chang
ing of present regulations, make
their requests to members of the
board. Discussion of the changes
could then be undertaken at the
meetings now being held.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09

gram of events which was re-
leased late yesterday indicates.
The Mardi Gras and Carnival
spirit will reign supreme at the
Ball-with plenty of serpentines,
noise makers, balloons and all
the rest to make for hi-jinx fun
on hand to aid the merrymaking.
Then, again, a grand floor
show has been arranged, the de-
tails of which have been held
secret. Patrons will be immense
ly pleased, though, with the pro-
gram scheduled.
Proceeds of the Ball as usual,
viii go into the clubs charity
fund for the aid of the city's
poor. Details of admission at the
Ball are related elsewhere on this
page.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
Additional Contributors To
Red Cross Cause Listed

Eliza Gardner and Mrs. John
Gardner, ST..
Finnish Relief
National headquarters has
communicated an urgent request
to all local chapters suggesting
that separate contributions are
now in order for relief of war
sufferers in Finland. The re-
quest reads, in part, as follows:
In addition to the war relief
needs already being met by the
American Red Cross. the inva-
sion of Finland has created addi-
tiona i widespread suffering
among thousands of helpless men,
women and children, which will
become increasingly tragic as
winter advances. There are
emergent needs for medical, hos
pItal and other supplies and as
sistance. The Red Cross has al
ready made initial shipments of
medicines, but needs funds for
future increasing needs.
Chairman of the Red Cross
drive, Robert SpottSwod, an
nounced today that number of
canvasSers had not been heard
from and that the drive would
be continued until Key Vests
quota had been reached.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
DOCTOR PREDICTS
HITLERS DOWNFALL
SAYS INTERNAL DISsENTIoN
WILL BRING REVOLUTION
AND POWER OVERTHROW
(By Associated Press)

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 9.-Dr.
Thomas Mann, noted exile from
Germany, today addressed a Ger
man-American League for Gull
ture in this city, and stated that
Hitler faces 'ruination from
within" party ranks in Nazi Ger
many.
Economic forces now at work
in Germany, caused by the rising
of outside forces, will work to
bring a spirit of super-unrest
throughout Germany, the doctor
said, which ultimately will re-
suit in a revolutionary move
within the state and the removal
of Hitler from power.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
Auction Sales On
Murphy Certificates
ToStartN Next Month
ABOUT 1900 PARCELS
ON WHICH TAXES
WERE NOT CLEARED
TO BE SOLD BY BOARD

Clerk Ross C. Sawyer. of Cir.
cult Court. has received notice
from the secretary of the Circuit
Courts Association. ]. L. McMul.
len. advising that the group IL
actively at work setting up ma
ehinerY for the disposition Of
lands acquired by the Internal
Improvement Board under the
Murphy Act.
Mr.. McMullen further advises
that "it may be reasonably ex-
pected that auction sales will be-
gin the first of the year. Know
ing that you are interested in the
) matter, I am writing this letter
for your information.
Mr.. Sawyer advises that the
Monroe county list is completed,
has been delivered and is on file
at the office. The list contains
34,903 certificates which repre-
sent about 1900 parcels of land
From indications the 1. I. Board
will give instructions as to pro-
cedure next month.
He also said that at a confer
ence he had with the secretary
of the /. /. Board at Tallahassee
on November q, the point which
seemed TO be most troublesome to
the board is the basis of the bid
one must make, and made ii
very plain that they were not 60
ing to give away the property
on which title went to the l. l.
Board on June 9, 1899. They in
sist that the lands have a value
and a fair consideration must be
received before transfer of title
is completed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
MORE SHIPS
SUNK; MINES
BEING CLEARED
BRIToNs CONCENTRATE ON
CONVEYING VESSELS AND
CLEARING OF EXPLOSIVES
FROM SEAS -. -.
fBy AssocInted Pres.l

LONDON, Dec. "a new
burst of sunken ships came out
today in tie Thames estuary
with England rushing plans to
personally escort the ships
through dangerous mined areas
and also have smaller ships pa
troll the area to clear mines.
Norwegian ship Scotia was
blown up by a terrific explosion
which killed 20 men. British ship
Korea went to the bottom with
nine dead. Another Norwegian
ship was sunk with loss of three
lives and a German coast patrol
boat also struck a mine and
sank.
England plans to take charge
Of all boats coming through the
mined areas by guiding them
through swept" area which
will be kept absolutely clear of
mines. Throughout the English
channel small wooden boats are
being Communicated to run the
mines to the surface using cut
ting equipment and then blow
them up by gun fire.
Over 100000 Britons are en-
gagged in this work.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
oO0Oo0sSsssss
RARE GOLD COIN
Found Here This Week
BEARS 1890 DATE

A rare gold coin or medal dat
ed 1870 was found Thursday on
Emma street between Angela
and Southland, by Leon Hepburn.
The piece, whether coin or a
medal, is worn thin, perhaps by
countless feet that have passed
over it during the years. On one
side ia the profile of a man with
flowing hair and a laurel wreath
on his head, evidently the reign
ing monarch at that time. Circling
the head are the words Georgius
III Del Gratia. On the reverse
is the date, also the following in
scription:
'B. BROS. REX F.D.O.L.X.,
Hockey BIRM".
A small hole in the edge in
dicates that the piece has been
worn on a chain. Those who
have seen the coin or medal be-
lieve it a medal which was con-
ferred by George III on men,
Der of lodge in Hockey, Birm-
ingham, England, all of which
increases interest in the discov-
cry and creates wonder as to how
the piece got to this island,
whether lost by a traveller, buried
by pirates or washed up by the
sea. The age would assure any
one that it is valuable as an an
tique if for no other reason.
,s-Note.T The encyclopedia gives
George 3rd. as reigning from
1888 to 1920, King of Great Brit
ain and Ireland; first of the Han
over line to be born and reared
in England; son of Frederick,
Prince of Wales, and Augusta of
SAKE Gotha. Succeeded George
End, his grandfather, when he
was %. The American Revolu-
ton growing out of the Stamp
Act, and the overthrow of the
Rockingham cabinet by William
Pitt, Earl of Catham, highlights
his reign. Twice mentally in
capacitated. Personal traits, tenn
perance, morality, parsimony.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09

business houses. Pennies, nickles,
dimes and quarters inserted in
the containers will go to help de-
fray expenses of the benefit. The
boxes are inscribed with this
legend, Lets give the children
of Key West A MERRY CHRIST
MAS. Your pennies, nickles,
dimes and quarters will help
Christmas Tree Benefit spon-
1sored by Key West Lions Club"
Organizations of the city are
contributing to the success of the
'affair. Others, who desire to do
likewise, are asked to send con-
.tribution checks to the Lions
Club.
Assisting in the work of con-
Structing new toys and renovat-
ing old ones is the NYA depart
ment and Recreation department
of WPA. Boy and Girl Scouts
are also assisting in this work.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
BELGIAN ship
RUNS ASHORE
SALVAGE WORK TO BE d.
REcTED FROM NEW YORK:
WARBLER IN TAMPA


Advice received at The
Citizen office late today
stated that the Belgian ship
Gand was ashore on the reefs
near FoweY Rocks light
house. The ship is of 5.086
gross. tons and went aground
this morning.
The salvage tug Warbler
is in Tampa drYdock at pres
emit and il Is stated that sal
wage work on the Gand will
be directed from New York.
Wrecking Tug Peacock will
leave for the scene in all
likelihood.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09

The local Red Cross today re-
leases the following additional
list of names of those who have
contributed to the annual drive:
C.C.C. No. 1418, $16.71: Column
bla Steam Laundry, $40; Coral
Hotel Apartments, s. H. Kress
and Company, 1t. Col. j. D. Mac
Mullen and family, La Concha
Hotel, Miscellaneous, $500; Mai.
and Mrs. Webster F. Putnam, Jr.,
Kitchen Department or Ia Cons
cha Hotel, $500; Housekeeping
Department of La Concha Hotel,
$3.50, and the following $1.OO con-
trbutionS:
Albert Peirce, VIM. L. Bates,
Mrs. VIM. L. Bates, John Car
bonell, Jr., E. A. Ramsey, Jack
Long, DR.. w. P. Kemp, Charles
Taylor, j. Roland Adams, Bascom
L. Groons, Aaron Mcconnell,
Chas. Smith, w. C. Maltby, Ever
EFT Russell, Henry H. Taylor, Jr.,
S. Gingdon Avery, w. T. Fripp,
j. f. Causey, Elizabeth Rosam,
First Sgt. j. E. Solt, Corp. c. j.
Williams, Pfc. Henry Peak, Pfc.
Oscar Davis, Staff Sgt. M. S.
Gardner, Tech. Sgt. S. c. Burke,
L. B. Albury, Sgt. ] v. Wharton.
Tech. Sgt. c. S. Wolfe, Pfc. C. H.
Nodine.
P. P. Schutt, Mrs P. P. Schutt,
E. v. Kinsman, Miss Bobbie
Gordon, Thomas E. Woodson,
John B. Viani, G. C. McCown,
Leon Stauffer, fremont L. Har-
rison, Mrs. Edward McCarty, r.
B. Pittman, Viniquico Adisor,
John H. Woolley, Edwin K. Gull
ley, Jr., Mrs. T. K. Geissinger,
VIM. Vassie, Mrs. Geo. Robinson,
Glenn Price, Ileen Williams, Miss
Eleanor Ethridge. F. NJ. Williams,
Paul o. Ladd, Karl F. Snearer,
Geo. w. Rymer, Nose Best, AL
vim Williams, Raymond G. Dow
dell, Chas. Forsythe.
Fred S. Steel, Rossell S. Camp
bell, Henry c. Stamie, John Nc
Quaig, Ross c. Sawyer, Florence
E. Sawyer, w. Curry Harris, B.
j. Waite, R. R. Lord, Earl Adams,
j. Lancelot Lester, Berlin Saw
yer, Willie Fung, VIM. v. Little,
Ruth Rose Galley, M. w. CODE,
DR.. Irving Fuchs.
1t. A. L. Jones, Miss Rae Rose,
Emelio Romero, Norberg Thomp-
son, r. Appel, Miss Leila Pitch
er. A Friend, Mrs. j. R. Showers,
A. Einhorn, Arthur Mulberg, Mrs.
Lii Curtis, Teddy Bayly, Mrs.
Edna Mitchell, Mrs. Chas. Arch
er, f. H. Solomon, ]. Dudley, Mrs.
Anita Williams, A Friend, Eliza
beth Sharpley, Bell Boy Dept. of
La Concha Hotel, Front Office
Dept. of La Concha Hotel, Din
ing Room Dept. of La Concha
Hotel, Mildred Dochstader, Mrs.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
MERCHANTS TO
TAKE INTEREST
in ALL AFFAIRS
STATE RETAIL ASSOCIATION
ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF
NEW SECRETARY MANA
GER

Announcement was made here
yesterday by D. A. Falk, presi-
dent of the Florida Retail Mer-
chants Association, of the adop-
ton by that associations execu-
tive committee of a policy and
program of more active service
to the retail industry of Florida
and of more active participation
in general business and public
affairs Of the state. Mr.. Falk an
nounced at the same time the
appointment Of E. T. Lay of jack
sonville as secretary and general
manager of the association, effec-
tive Immediately.
Mr.. Falk said the executive
committees action yesterday was
based on recommendations which
were adopted at recent meet
ing of the association members.
Mr.. Lay had been serving as act
ing secretary since November
Is, MIR. Falk said, and has been
conducting a special survey for
the association under the direc-
ton of special committee head
ed by P. w. Zacharias.
Mr.. Lay succeeds w. R. Smith
of Orlando as secretary of the
association and is arranging for
changing the association head
quarters from Tampa to Jack
sonville, where offices will be es-
tablished in the st. James Build
ing.
1.-THE Florida Retail Merchants
Association has been active for
many years., Mr.. Falk said, "con-
filming its activities principally
to protection of the retail indus
try against adverse legislation.
1t is the purpose of the organiza-
Itien~new to greatly increase the
associations activities and serv-
ices; to deal actively with all
common problems OF the mer-
camille industry, and to establish
an active membership group in
every county, city and town in
the state as soon as possible. The
Florida Association is affiliated
with the American Retail Fed
Grafton and with the National
Industrial Council. Through these
organizations we cooperate close
ly with all other merchants as
sociations and trade organization
groups throughout the country.
Retail merchants, according to
Mr.. Falk, constitute the. largest
group of any class of business in
Florida, there being 10000 now
paying retail taxes. THAT group
he said, shave many common
problems, some of which consti-
tute unnecessary burdens and
Continued on Page Four)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
CLARK DECIDES
AGAINST Line
FROM THIS PORT
WIRE RECEIVED TO-DAY CAM
GELS ARRANGEMENTS: WIS.,
TIED HERE RECENTLY RE-
VIEWING POSSIBILITIES

E. A. Clark. president Of the
Clark Steamship Line. who was
a recent visitor to Key West to
the possibilities of in
augurating passenger service
from this city to Havana. today
wired Porter Dock officials that
the line definitely would not OPP
crate this year.
No reason for the decision not
to operate from this port was
given in the wire.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
GATES ELECTED
MASONIC MASTER

Myrtland Gates was elected
Worshipful Master of Dade Lodge
No. IA, F. & A. NJ, in the annual
election of officers at a meeting
Wednesday night at Scottish Rite
Hall.
Other officers elected were
Aaron Mcconnell, senior warden;
Capt. Phillip Cosgrove, junior
warden; G.. N. Goshorn, treasur-
er; Frank Weech, secretary.
Besides these elective officers
there will be a number of ap-
pointive offices which will be an
nounced by Worshipful Master
Gates shortly.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
JIM KEAroN BACK ON JOB

After an absence of several
weeks from the shop, Jim Kea-
ton is again well and happy and
on duty at Berlin Sawyer's Three
Friends Barber Shop, sos Flem-
ing street. Mr.. Keaton was
stricken by a sudden illness sew
eral weeks ago but has now
fully recovered.
MIR. Keaton is a specialist in
ladies' work and the many Gus
toners of this popular shop
will be pleased to know he is
back on duty.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-09
oeeeOSSsseess . . oeseee
NIRVANA Is TOWED
Inspectors Due Monday
TO TORTUCAS PORT
J NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The passenger yacht Florida,
which is to be used in the trans
portation of passengers between
Key West and Tortugas during
the season, sailed for Tortugas
this morning having in tow the
household Nirvana.
The houseboat is to be left at
Tortugas and will be used by the
Sutton Company in housing the
visitors who will spend some
time at the fort. The Florida
will return tomorrow and be
ready for the inspection which
will be held upon the arrival of
the U. S. inspectors Monday
morning.