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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
Savage Ethiopian 1ribesmen
Ambush Italian Unit; Make
Attack On White Settlers
tBy Associated Press)

CAIRO, Feb. 20.-Savage ma
tive tribesmen near Ethiopia's
capital city at Adds Ababa have
ambushed an Italian force of
some 1000 men and are attack
ing white settlers, it was an
nounced here today.
Forces numbering up to more
than $4,000 men are on the ram
page, according to the report,
and Italy is rumored to have
asked for an armistice to save
the lives of her 100000 nationals
living in the area.
British official sources here, al
though not confirming the rumor
of an Italian armistice plan, have
announced in advance they will
turn down such a move if it
comes.
Britain will attempt to save
the lives of Italian settlers, it is
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
Nazi BO|nbcrS Make Fierce
Attack On English Points
Hospital In London Hit
During Raid With Loss
OF AT Least twenty-five
Lives
Thy Associated Press)

German bombers turned loose
the full fury of their aerial bonn
bardmeni on England last night
and this morning in the most in
tensive series of raids in more
than three weeks.
A hospital in London was
struck by high explosive bomb
and three wings were smashed
with loss OF at least % lives.
Fire bombs rained over the city
and the bombers swept back
again and again to blast London
for hours.
South Wales took a terrific
pounding through the night and
official sources admitted heavy
casualties. A ship in the harbor
was reported struck by a bomb
and at least partially destroyed.
Ranging far north in their re-
newed aerial blitz on Britain, the
bombcrs attacked a convoy off
Scotland and claimed hits on sew
eral ships.
Royal Air Force headquarters
admitted the severity of the raids
and told of strong counter at
lacks by their own fighters, but
did not mention any new attacks
by British bombers either on
Germany or on the channel in
vasion points.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
LITHOCRAPH OF
CITY EXHIBITED

DR. William r. Warren has
placed on exhibition at the Cham
Der of Commerce an old htho-
graph of Key West in the 1905.
The Autograph. dated 1894.
shows the city as il appeared be
fore the railroad had been con-
Structcd and when Fort Taylor
occupied an island Of IT'S own.
S. c, Singleton. secretary Of the
Chamber Of Commerce, said the
picture has attracted wide inter.
est among visitors TO his office.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
JOSE BAEzA
dies TODAY
FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON
FROM LOPEZ
CHAPEL

Jose Mario Baeza, age 20. died
this morning. 2i30 O'Clock. at a
local hospital
Funeral services for the de-
ceased will be held this after
noon. 500 o'clock. from the chap
el Of Lopez Funeral Home. Rev.
\. l.. Maureau. os St. Mary's Star
of the Sea Catholic church Of
floating.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20

as a pleasing note to London. but
did not help to unscramble the
troubled Balkan situation.
Turkish Minister Sevki Berker
voiced strong protest against
against Bulgarian press stories as
sorting that Turkey has with
drawn from her assistance to
Greece a4ae.. at
Turkey, the minister insisted, is
still the Greeks best friend" and
is now in better position than
ever to forestall a German in
vaSion.
IF war comes now" he said,
the responsibility will be solely
IN Germany's hands"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
Reservations Made For Eight
Bands For Legion Convention

Three of the musical groups
have been assigned TO rooms in
the city. They are the Hialeah
Junior Drum corps of 46 pieces,
the Miami Drum corps, worlds
champions. of So pieces and the
Jacksonville group of IS pieces.
Mills is still seeking space for
placing the Tampa. Orlando, FIT
Lauderdale, Ocala, Okeechobee
and Miami Junior bands. These
organizations will appear in the
Legion's parade as well as the
competitions, so that Key Westers
will have an excellent opportunity
to hear them.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20

Eight bands and fife and bugle
corps of the American Legion SO
far have reserved rooms for the
state convention of the organiza-
.tion here April 1926, Albert Mills,
executive director of the Key
West Convention corporation an
nounced today.
At meeting of the Key West
Convention corporation next Mon
day night a chairman of COM
mittee to arrange the competition
for these musical organizations
will be appointed. 1t will be an
important meeting, probably the
most important of the whole
series.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
462-LB. TURTLE PRIZE
CATCH OF VISITORS

John Stocking. Evansville.
Ind. owner of the BOAT
"Cutes". accompanied by his
brother. Carl. of Louisville.
KY. DR.. c. w. Johnson CT
Lawton. Mich. and p. F.
LoughreY. Winona. Mimi.
brought in a asa pound Log
gerhead turtle from near Sand
Key.
They repro.ed that getting
the turtle into the boat was
a problem until Sam. the col.
ored helper. took a flipper
into his teeth and Bit the sea
monster. which famed him
considerably.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
PUBLIC WORKS UNIT
WILL SERVE TERMS

City Councilman l.. G.. Brinton
has been informed by Norberg
Thompson, chairman of the
Board of Public Works, that he
and three other members of the
board, who resigned last week,
have reconsidered their rcsigna-
lions. and will serve out their
present terms.
This announcement was made
by Colonel Brinton.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20

Tokyo protested against what
was described a. q leaning to-
ward Britain ard the United
States ON the part Of French indo-
China" ana demanded French ar-
ton 20 prevent reported paaaagc
~ supplies through fnco- China Co
China
Australia Enlightened the train
INK period ~ her militia from 80
20 - days ard a government
spokesman announced plan
which wlll keep at lesst half hus-
tFalsan army strength ia eDa-
isuuOus training.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
MuAMIAN FINED
IN COURT HERE

J. r.. Donnelly, Of Miami, rr-
rested yesterday ON reckless
driving charge by Deputy A W
Parrish n Marathon. was finefl
$50 by Judge William v. Albufy
Judge AIbury ordered fines Of
so and costs against lola vii.
iiams. Olivia Benners, Kay Turn
er. Billie Williams and Anna
Roig, arrested on vagrancy charg-
es All entered pleas Of guilty
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
CITY COUNCIL
MEETS TONIGHT

The second regular meeting of
the month of the City Council
will be- held tonight. beginning
at 730 o'clock.
Nothing other than routine
business is scheduled to COME be
fore the meeting thus far al
though other matters may be pre-
sentcd during the course Of the
session.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
ISSUES PERMIT
FOR new ROOF

Lois Busto, ITO White street.
has been granted a building per-
init for SITS to construct a metal
roof. Building Inspector Ralph
Russell announced today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
VARIOUS PROJECTS INCLUDED In LIST OF
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS; NAVY GIVES
CONGRESS DETAILS ON PROPOSED EX-
PENDITURES
tBy Associated PressD


WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The Navy has given Con-
details how it expects spend $14 500
asking in years appropriation Florida shore
Establishments.
The amount is in addition to 49, 991 900 for Florida
naval projects that probably will be provided for the de.
ciency appropriation bill The appropriations
ture.
The $14,93s, 500 would be authorized by legislation
(H r. 3155) before Congress- and funds expected in
the regular naval appropriation for the year beginning
July l.
With breakdowns, they include:
Naval air station, Key West $2,770,O00.
Additional barracks hall and galley for $50,
$4,000.
Extension of roads, walks, services, 100000.
Seapiane ramp $75,000
Extension seaplane parking area, 100000
Extension bachelor officers quarters, $4,000.
Dredging seaplane operating area, $l500,000
Ammunition storage facilities, S250.0O0 a.
Recreation facilities, $4,000.
Hospital facilities, $4,000.
Medical equipment, $4,000.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
Britain Makes Display OF
Power In Aerial Flights
tBy Associated Press,

tacks on Italian forces around Va.
Iona and Greek army units are
reported almost in position To be-
gin direct assault on the i'm
portant port and supply base.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
COMING EVENTS
THURSDAY

B,PO Elks meet 800 p, m.
Patriotic Daughters of America
meet 7:30 p. m. Home of Mrs.
Minnie Jensen. Eaton Street
Annual Sock Social, Auspices
Fern Chapter. No. 81. O.ES.,
Scottish Rite Hall, 800 pm.
City Council meets at 7:30 pm.
City Hall.
Lions Club meets at $50 pm,
Lions Den, Seminary Street,
Revival Meeting, First Baptist
Church.
Key West Players. Art Center,
500 p. m.
Social Meeting. Junior WOuan's
Club, 500 o'clock, Woman's
Clubhouse.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
Labor Commissioner Warns
Against Strike Legislation
tBy Associated Prcssl

dicted the 90 strikes now in prog
resS would be settled shortly,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
FRIDAY

Red Cross Sewing Club meets at
3l5 Duval Street, 200 pm.
Tourist Club meets at Art Center.
7:30 pm.
Revival Meeting. First Baptist
Church.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20
SATURDAY

Cabaret directed by Lillian Con
nally, auspices St PaulS Wo-
mans Guild. 10 D. m.
SUNDAY
Revival Meeting. First BaptiS;
Church
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20

Key West, Florida. has the
most equable climate in the
country; with, an average
range of only ID Fahrenheit
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20

WASHINGTON, Feb 20.-Sid-
FNnx fItlls.snN ia
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-20

Associated Press Day Wire
Service
For 81 Years Devoted to the
Best Interests of Key West
Evening star., 1941-04-10
Wounded Man
Guarded as
Bandit Suspect
Policeman Fights
Gun Duel at
Filling Station

A running gun battle between a
bandit and policeman resulted
early today when police set a trap
In a Southwest section filling station
for gunman who has staged 30
holdups in recent weeks. The gun
man escaped in an automobile driven
by an accomplice after two-block
chase on foot.
Several hour later a 23year-old
man sought treatment by private
physician for a bullet wound in the
chest. The physician ordered him
to Emergency Hospital in a private
ambulance and police we're notified.
Detectives later announced the
shooting victim was identified by the
planted" policeman and the filling
station attendant as the other prin-
cipal in the affray shortly before
dawn.
The shooting victim, whose aliases
are Patrick and Pritchett, was iden-
titled through Army papers found
In his room as Stephen T. Povich,
according to police. Because of his
critical condition, questioning was
deferred, but a guard was stationed
at his room.
Four Others Held.
Later two other men and an at
tractive blond girl were taken into
custody when they came to the
hospital to inquire about the wound
ed mans condition. A second wom-
an, described as a 20-year- -old night
club fan dancer. also was under
arrest as the alleged girl friend"
n the holdup suspect.
Evening star., 1941-04-10
Survey Asked for New
BaItimore-W Washington Link

Bs the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, April 10.-Ezra B
Whitman, chairman of the Maryland
State Roads Commission, announced
that formal request to the Public
Roads Commission is being made
for a study project" by State and
Federal engineers to recommend
possible routes for new road con-
Meeting Baltimore and Washington
Mr.. Whitman said the P. r. A. has
indicated it will bear a major part
of the expense involved in the sur
vey and will put several nationally
known experts on the job.
He said Washington sentiment
was that such road was urgently
needed for strategic reasons and
that the study should be rushed to
completion in a few months so that
work on the highway can be started
A s11 ,o00, 900 bond bill passed by
the 194l Maryland General Assembly
included approximately $4,000, 600
to be used by the commission to
supplement Federal funds for stra-
tegic highways in Maryland.
Evening star., 1941-04-10
Ten Persons Injured
In Sfreetcar and
Auto Accidents
Five Pedestrians Amono
Traffic Victims in
Washington Area

Ten persons were hurt In street
car and automobile accidents in the
District area during the last "a
hours. Five of the injured were
pedestrians.
John F. Thomas, IS, colored, of
1884 Twenty-eighth street NV. was
struck and seriously injured by
streetcar while walking across Penn
sylvania avenue at the west end
of Meigs Bridge over Rock Greek
shortly after midnight. He was
taken to Emergency Hospital with
possible fracture of the spine and
internal injuries. Police said the
car was operated by Preston C.
Bowling, Al, of Bethesda, Md.
Miss Gertrude Krickefrsky. 81. of
50l6 Third street NV, was ad-
mitted to Emergency Hospital and
treated for cuts and bruises re-
ceived in a collision of her auto
mobile with another in the 1900
block of Thirteenth street NV.
Thrown to Floor OF Bus.
Mrs. Helen Petersen, so, OF 1887
Rittenhouse street NV, according
to police, was thrown to the floor
of bus when it made a sudden
stop at Eighteenth street and Co.
lumbia road and received possible
fractures of both ankles She was
taken to Emergency Hospital
John Clark, 20, colored. 1900 block
of Sixth street NV. was admitted
to Emergency Hospital today for
treatment of possible rib fractures
and internal injuries received when
the truck he was operating was in
collision with another in the 5000
block of Sixteenth street NV. Po-
lice said William T. Linkins, 40,
Silver Spring, Md was the driver
of the other vehicle and was treated
at Walter Reed Hospital for cuts
and bruises.
The truck operated by Mr.
Linkins overturned after striking a
street light pole, according to police.
Miss Elizabeth Hanna, %, was
treated for fractures of the left
arm and cuts and bruises, and Mrs.
Anna Snyder, 26, was treated for
abrasions to both knees at Casualty
Hospital following an automobile
accident at Berwyn. Md. yesterday.
Both are of Berwyn and were re-
leased after treatment.
Lewis Nelson. 6, of so I street
NV, was struck by a taxicab near
his home yesterday He was treat
ed at Sibley Hospital for minor in
juries and released.
Struck Near Safety Zone.
Henry Oliver White, 6s, of 626
E street NV, told police he was
struck by an automobile while walk
ing from a streetcar safety zone
in the 5400 block of Georgia ave-
nue. NV. He was released after
treatment at Garfield Hospital for
minor cuts and bruises.
William Taylor, 7, colored, of III
K street NV, was treated at Sibley
Hospital for minor injuries received
when he was struck by an automo-
bile in the 100 block of First street
NV. and Dolores Holland, s, COL
ored, of AIS K street NV. received
treatment for cuts and bruises at
Freedmens Hospital after she had
been struck by an automobile in
the 1000 block of Fourth street NV.
Both were released.
Amerigo Pinacchiotti, go, of 1884
M street NE. was injured today in
an automobile collision at First
street and Rhode Island avenue
NV. He was taken to Garfield Hos
pital and treated for conclusion and
for decorations on the left side of the
head. His condition was undeter-
Evening star., 1941-04-10
X-Rays for All Draffees
Thouqht Possible With Aid

Health Department officials said
today they believed they would be
able to give tuberculosis x-ray ex-
aminations to all registrants as they
are called up under the draft, with
the provision of technical and cleri-
cal workers on a voluntary basis by
the Navy Department and the
American Red Cross.
Health Officer George C. Rutland
advised Federal officials recently the
District tuberculosis Clinic would be
unable to meet the demands for
speedy examinations unless extra
help were provided, if the District
was to continue to meet the load of
its District patients.
1t was estimated some 5000 men
are yet to be given X-ray tests in
the near future Examinations for
the prospective trainees are to be
given Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day nights in addition to daytime
hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays,
1t was announced.
Evening star., 1941-04-10
60.Year.0Id Man Found
Hanqinq al Roominq House

A man identified by police as
Harry H. Sudan, about so, today was
found hanging from rear window
of his second-hoor room in a board
ing house in the 600 block of Carroll
avenue, Takoma Park, Md. He was
pronounced dead by DR.. G. B. Queen,
town health officer
DR.. G. E. Hawks, Montgomery
County health officer, was summoned
to investigate. Takoma Park Po-
liceman Harry Ourand and George
B. Altman were called by a neighbor
who noticed the body clad in pa
jamas and sweater, hanging by a
rope outside the window. The rope
was tied to the radiator in the man.
room.
On the dresser in the mans room
was an envelope addressed to a
person In New York City and, con-
tanning SIT. He was unemployed
but had small income, friends at
the rooming house told police. He
had lived at the house about eight
months.
Evening star., 1941-04-10

Policeman John L. Sullivan, a
No precinct rookie. identified the
wounded man as the bandit with
whom he engaged in a spirited duel
following hold-up of Howard Ed
wards. 81, of 1886 K street NE, at
tendant at a filling station at Sew
enth street and Maine avenue S.W.
Telling of the gun battle, Police
man Sullivan said he was one
of a number of policemen assigned
10 wait in filling stations during the
early morning hours in the hope of
spprehending the industrious hold
up man, who had been making his
calls at about 4 or am.
After placing an "out of order"
sign on the mems rest room, Mr.
Sullivan took up his post there.
The bandit was directed to the
other rest room by Mr.. Edwards
when he made his appearance, and.
after satisfying himself no one was
hiding there, announced:
"All right, this is holdup."
The Shooting Begins.
HE took the change carrier and
bills, about SIS in ALL said Police
man Sullivan. Il was waiting for
him when he turned around, and
said, o. K, stick EN- up; you're un-
der arrest He leveled his revolver
at me, though, and the shooting be-
gan. 1t was hard to tell who shot
first. He grabbed his shoulder and
started to go down, but then he
wheeled and went out the door. I
wasn't certain l had hit him"
Mr.. Sullivan said the two ex-
changed shots while running up
Seventh street and again on K
street. The policeman fired six times
in all Mr.. Sullivan added his final
shots were aimed at an automobile
In which the gunman escaped. The
ear had been parked on K street with
another man at the wheel.
No Charges Placed.
Detective Capt. Ira E. Keck said
II was understood Povich is a for
mer boxer from Johnstown, Pa,
and that the younger of the two
men arrested knew him through
boxing associations. No charges
have been placed against Povich
and the others are being held for
investigation, he said. In addition
10 the fan dancer those held are
described as a 40-year-old man, his
ia-year- -old daughter and her hus-
band, 26.
DR.. S. L. Tabb of 1901 Kansas
avenue told police he received a call
from a medical bureau to treat an
injured man in the 1900 block of
n street NV. DR.. Tabb said he
gave first aid, sent the shooting
victim to the hospital in an ambu-
lance and then reported the incl
dent to police.
An automobile, bearing several
bullet holes and believed to be that
IN which the gunman escaped after
she holdup this morning, was found
by police in the rear of the l400
block of N street.
Evening star., 1941-04-10
First Cherry Blossoms on View;
Record Crowds Pouring In
Good Display for
Week End Forecast
AS Mercury Rises

An anxious. all-week vigil by Ma
tional Capital Parks horticulturists
at the Tidal Basin was rewarded to-
day by the sight of the first few
cherry blossoms
With warm temperatures which
were expected to rise TO 10 today, the
experts said there was almost no
doubt that there would be a good
display of blossoms for the festival
Saturday and Sunday.
The Board of Trade heaved a sigh
of relief at this news. The festival,
which this group is backing, is at
tracing to Washington a crowd
which is expected to break all rec
ords.
The combination of the Cherry
Blossom Festival, Easter and the
convention next week of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution
has taxed the housing facilities of
Washington as never before.
transport Facilities Taxed.
The Baltimore d Ohio Railroad
estimated 1t would transport more
than 10000 persons into Washing
ton during the Today Easter holi-
day period. Most of these visitors
are coming from Ohio. PENNSYLVANIA,
West Virginia, Maryland and New
England.
On Sunday the B. & o. will run
at least 80 special cars down from
New York. Other railroads reported
their facilities would be taxed to
handle the rush.
Airlines reported that they were
running extra sections today and
expected traffic over the week end
would approximate or break records.
The bus companies reported busi-
ness of similar proportions. The
streets near some of the hotels were
lined this morning with buses bring
ing school classes and other groups
from out of town.
Few Hotel Rooms Available.
The Hotel Association reported a
few single rooms" available in
Washington for tonight. but said
that by tomorrow it would be i'm
possible to get room in any local
hotel without a previous reserva-
ton.
The Board of Trade Housing Bu-
reau still had close to 1000 rooms
listed and available for visitors. Of
ficials of the bureau said they were
sure they would be able to meet the
demand.
The keystone Automobile Club
and the American Automobile Asso-
citation said inquiries made at their
branches throughout the East by
persons who were interested in visit
ing Washington to see the cherry
blossoms indicated the influx would
! break all records.
Both these agencies still had sew
eral hundred rooms in private
homes listed and available for the
week end.
Festival Opens at 2:30 PM.
The Cherry Blossom Festival will
open at 2:30 pm. Saturday, when
Queen Nancy Strong and her court
will step into flower decked boat
and sail out across the Tidal Basin
from the boathouse.
| Commissioner John Russell Young
will meet them when they land and
| Senator Overton of Louisiana will
Evening star., 1941-04-10
25-Year Services
Recorded by Two
D. A. R. Aides Here
Mrs. Woodbridge ond
Mrs. OursIer Working
On Convention Committe

Quarter centuries of service are
the records of two members of the
House Committee of the Fiftieth
Continental Congress, Daughters of
the American Revolution, which to-
day was rushing completion of ar
rangements for the golden jubilee
conclave, opening Monday night in
Constitution Hall.
Mrs. Samuel B. Woodbridge
chairman of the Subcommittee on
Badges, has been associated with
the House Committee for 27 years
and Mrs Mary C. Oursler, chair
man of the Subcommittee on the
Card Index Register. is completing
rs years in this post. Both are
Washington residents.
The House Committee, composed
of several hundred women and
headed by Mrs. Frank H. Towner
of Washington, is charged with re-
sponsibility for arrangements in
Constitution Hall, including regis
tration, badges. boxes and conces-
sions. .----.---.. .,-s...-.-.-..
Subcommittee chairmen. in addi-
ton to Mrs. Woodbridge and Mrs.
Oursler, are: Boxes, Mrs. Ralph E
Porter, Savannah. Ga: bulletin
board, Mrs. Grant F. Chase. Wash
ington; committee rooms, Mrs.
Frank Leon Mason. Scituate, Mass;
concessions. Mrs. Joseph H. Wheat,
Washington; corridor doors, Mrs.
Benjamin Wache, Charlotte, N. c.;
inside doors, Mrs. Charles H.
Brown. Baltimore; information,
Mrs. Edwin J. Ryan, Washington; !;
literature, Mrs. Ralph T. Norris,
Penn Yam, N. Y; lost and found,
Mrs. Samuel West Russell, Wash
ington; registration line. Mrs.
Frank s. Clark, Washington: first
aid, Miss Irene Mahan, Washing
ton; tiers, Mrs. Harold Brooks
Gardner, New Rochelle, N. Y; cor
ridor hostesses, Mrs. E. Ray Englar,
Baltimore.