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Newspaper
Bradenton Herald
Location
Bradenton, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1927
Page
11
Polls open at 8 o'clock and close at sundown as voters consider a 123000 dollar relief issue tied to a tax problem. Community residents weigh the impact on local finances and services while officials urge participation.
Bradenton residents head to polls to vote on six bond measures totaling 272000 aimed at city improvements and tax relief. The main 25000 Jacques Creek sewer extension is touted as tax cut fuel with five supporting projects including a police fire station and garbage incinerator. Polls open at eight and close at sundown with ward by ward judges and clerks listed.
Washington scene reflects an early spring in presidential politics for 1928 with debates over Coolidge running again prohibition as a major issue and Governor Smith religious impact. كبار Political chatter centers on China Nicaragua budget and farm relief questions as figures weigh plans for future campaigns.
J T Fleming secured city permits for five residences four garagettes and one garage in Bayway Park Palma Sola. He plans 18 homes this spring and summer aiming market readiness by November in a 135 lot subdivision with extensive utilities and a proposed hourly bus link to the city and Bradenton Beach.
Between 300 and 500 delegates are expected at the Florida State Horticulture Society annual convention in Bradenton. The event runs four days at the Woman's Club with Norman A. Reasoner coordinating arrangements. A Rose Show and local flower exhibit will headline entertainment and county-wide tours include Royal Palm Nurseries.
Edith Hawkins and Otto Partenheimer, aged 29 and 75, were secretly wed in the Lee county jail after a raid led to their arrest for liquor offenses. They communicated their wish to Sheriff Tip Pens, who consented, and the ceremony was held in the judge's office before they returned to their cells.
Florida's 21st biennial legislature entered a busy week with governors address focusing on economy. Senate moved to oust Sen W R McDaniel after his resignation. Key measures include Harrison's forestry board bill and a Baumes law discussion.
In Dedham Massachusetts on April 9 1927 Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were sentenced to electrocution in the week of July 10 for the 1920 payroll guard murders at a South Braintree shoe factory. Judge Webster Thayer imposed the death sentence after seven years of global attention.
News from Cairo to New Orleans reports vigilance on river levees as Memphis expects a crest near 42.5 feet. Forecasters warn floods may persist with rains in upper basins. Circle Ark. levee fight continues and Burks Landing area braces for possible overflow.
A warmer April morning in London gave way to a snowstorm traced from Scotland into Wales and England. Snow flurries fell in London as heavy rain hail and fog affected the capital.
Tallahassee legislature faces strong sentiment against a luxury tax as a school relief measure with a possible shift toward direct appropriation under the school amendment. Senator M O Harrison of Palmetto says relief is the top topic and a fair distribution plan could pass, while other ideas like taxing movies or real estate are discussed. He also notes work with Senator Duncan Fletcher on forestry and game conservation bills and expects a short session due to a recess.
The third group of 1500 marines will sail from San Diego on April 12 to reinforce American forces in China. The move follows announcements of American diplomacy in Peking and Tientsin as MacMurray coordinates with Washington.
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