First Aid Expert Conducts Busy City Visit
Claude P. Hall, national representative of the Red Cross first aid department, spends two days in Bradenton presenting demonstrations and talks to students police fire officials Kiwanis and Life Saving Corps recruits. He urges making Bradenton beaches safe to attract positive publicity and will finish with events at Palma Sola and Manatee county schools.
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Claude P. Hall
Red Cross First Aid Department
Recreaton Hall
Bradenton Life Saving Corps
Ae Kivanians
Woman's Club
Hleahene Company
Bradnton Life Saving Corps
Bradenton Beach
Hall
Bradenton
Badenton
Manatee County High School
Palma Sola Country Club
Recreation Hall
Tampa
Red Cross
West Coast
Unique Display For 2 Movies At Palace Theatre
The Palace Theatre features a rain themed display for Douglas McLean's Let It Rain with a rubber hat coat and umbrella on a lobby rack. Manager Harry Botto notes the display is original and ties to the weather inspired promotion. Also promoted is Ankles Preferred starring Madge Bellamy, set for Saturday April 13 with a display of artificial limbs in silk hose to echo the theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas McLean
Palace Theater
Harry Botto
Douglas
Botto
Madge Bellamy
Changing Name of Local Bridges Protested to Solons
Trade Board leaders urge legislators to oppose a bill that would rename local bridges. Josiah Varn assails the proposal, claiming political motives and praising Mr. Green for regional efforts. Messages seek to kill the senate bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Perry
Tervin
Senate
Josiah Varn
Varn
Green
Sheriff Sale in Manatee Florida on Store Stock
Under an execution from the County Court of Senatee County Florida Marley Watson vs Walker Perry Rainey the sheriff levies on the C G Perry store in Manatee and will sell the stock of groceries and fixtures at public sale for cash at 12 noon on April 1 1927 on the Dowling mill road to satisfy the court order issued April 1 1927. This April 14 1927 H J Stewart Sheriff.
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Senatee County
Florida
Marley Watson
Walker
C. G. Perry
R. B. Rainey
C. G. ‘Perry
Manatee
Manatee County
Dowling Mill Road
CG. Perry
Fla
Ander
Hom
W. H. Tucker
H. J. Stewart
Records Sought To Clear Deserter Stigma For Confederate Sailors
Admiral Wright appoints Mrs Jeanne Woodward to gather records of Confederate sailors and naval fighters. The Tampa Confederate Navy Week event showcased veterans, civilians, and volunteers aiding in research to remove the stigma of desertion and secure veteran benefits.
Favor Sale of City Gas Plant Acknowledged by League
Members of the Manatee County Taxpayers League voted unanimously to support selling the municipal gas plant after a pitch by John A. Reed who bid 250000 cash. The group also discussed Bradenton's charter and a proposed extra gasoline tax for schools, with secretary Hix presenting charter sections and a plan to print the league’s charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Reed
Manatee County
League
H. F. Tabor
J. W. Barney
P. D. B. Stansell
H. Layman
Don P. Dickerson
Herald Management
Confederate Navy records drive in Braden to honor sailors
Call to identify and forward official papers of Confederate naval personnel spreads through Braden and St. Augustine. Admiral Wright and staff push to clear deserter stigma for Sidney Lee and others, with tag days ending Confederate Navy Week. Citizens urged to deliver names and records to city hall or Wright in Florida.
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Wright
Tampa
Admiral Wright
Florida
Police
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
American Legion
Miami
Clearwater
Bradenton
Tampa Bay
Vance
Lee
Gandy Bridge
St. Petersburg
Virginia
Cesar Lindens
Forest Rangers
Appleyard
South
Washington, D. C
Harrison
Mississippi
Confederate Navy Week
Navy
Jeanne B. Woodward
Bridge Street
St. Augustine
Woman Stops Burglary With Broom Strike
Mrs George hom, hearing a kitchen noise, found a burglar crawling through a window. She swung a broom, trapped him with the window frame, and his cries drew neighbors and police to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
George ‘‘Homas
Tampa Junior Trade Body To Be Invited Here
The Young Business Men's club met at the Dixie Grande and discussed forming a junior board of trade. A committee was named to arrange a meeting Monday to invite Tampa junior board of trade officers. Members aged 18 to 35 and civic supporters were urged to participate. The round table also covered the GA plant sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Club
Dixie Grande
Junior Board of Trade
Paul L. Pace
R. C. Parvin
Junior Board of Trade of
Tampa
Horace Caldwell
A. K. Whitaker
W. E. Smith
Levee Failure Sparks Flooding Prompted by Night Rain
Louis and government engineers report vast flooded areas as 1500 workers rush to shore up levees. In Kansas City homes were evacuated after an all night storm overwhelmed sewers. Tornadoes hit Texas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri with one death and multiple injuries.
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Louis
Kansas City
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Arthur City
Big Foot
San Antonio
Carrollten
Muskogee
Okio
van Arsdale
Kans
Governors issue flood relief proclamations across states
Washington dispatch reports flood regions prompting state governors to issue proclamations urging public donations to the Red Cross reef fund. The national organization has donated 25,000 dollars, with funds to aid inundated areas and relief operations as tens of thousands evacuate to higher ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Red Cross
James L. Feiser
Louisiana Orders River Pilots to Caution on Lower Mississippi
New Orleans reports levees in districts three and four holding well as Governor Simpson enforces strict limits on river pilots to slow down and stay centered to reduce wave wash. Natchez and Vicksburg note no major trouble while engineers brace for further floods from Arkansas and Louisiana rains.
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New Orleans
Simpson
Louisiana
Natchez
Vicksburg
Arkansas
German gardening chief to study Florida farming conditions
Today Bradenton receives news that Dr Fritz Guenther head of gardening for Germany's Agriculture and Forestry Ministry will visit Florida to study agricultural conditions. State Chamber of Commerce notified the escort and a county invitation was wired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Guenther
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Germany
Florida
State Chamber of Commerce
L. H. Wilson
Pleads Guilty and Is Fined Costs
Philip Rozzell pleaded guilty to beating a board bill before Judge W H Tucker. He was sentenced to pay the board bill and the costs in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Rozzell
W. H. Tucker
Veterinarian Aids in Manson Eye Worm Investigation
Dr. H. W. Willis, state veterinarian from Dade City, arrived to assist D. A. Saunders, poultry disease specialist, in investigations tied to Manson's eye worm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Willis
Dade City
D. A. Saunders
Manson
Government Sends Ten Kinds Cane Seed
Ten varieties of sugar cane seed arrived at the county agent’s office from a federal agency at Canal Point. The seed will be distributed to many county growers to test by raising demonstration stalks as part of efforts to rehabilitate the once flourishing sugar cane industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal Point
Clerk Leaves Tonight for New York
A. L. Clark plans to depart Bradenton for his New York home tonight. Transportation arrangements were set at the downtown offices of the Atlantic Coast Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk
New York
Charles Palmer and Family Set to Leave for New Haven
Charles Palmer and family will depart tonight for their home in New Haven Connecticut after spending the winter in this city. Transportation arrangements were made at the downtown offices of the Atlantic Coast Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Clark
Bradenton
New York
Atlantic Coast Line
Charles Palmer
New Haven
Conn
Negroes Accused of Stealing Auto Tag
M Thomas Rudolph Yarbough and Lance Simmons all of Washington Park were arrested on petit larceny charges for allegedly stealing an auto tag from J F Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Thomas
Rudolph Yarbough
Lance Simmons
Washington Park
J. F. Hood
Local jurist presides in Clearwater
Judge W. H. Tucker leaves this afternoon for Clearwater to preside during the spring term of the county court because of Judge J. A. Bird’s illness. Most criminal cases were cleared last week while 28 civil cases remain. Court reconvenes tomorrow morning after a several day recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tucker
Clearwater
J. A. Bird
Pinellas County
Italian Flier De Pinedo Honored in Washington Arrival
Commander de Pinedo, famed Italian four continent flier, arrives in Washington and is welcomed by the Italian embassy staff led by Ambassador de Martino. Brigadier General Fechet represents the U.S. War Department as he plans meetings with President Coolidge and Navy officers arrange entertainments before his move to New York on the 21st.
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Washington
de Pinedo
Italy
Union Station
de Martino
American War Department
Fechet
Army Air Service
California
President Coolidge
Army
Navy
New York
Roosevelt Dam
Arizona
Beverly Hills Faces Image Hit After Gilbert Disturbance
John Gilbert, film idol, is jailed in Beverly Hills after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace at the police station. The actor, released on $25 bail, had entered the station Monday morning causing a disturbance and demanding arrests he could not name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Cal
John Gilbert
Will Rogers
Gilbert
Bevery Hills
Rogers
Optimists Meet Wednesday Noon in Dixie Grande
The Optimist club holds its weekly meeting at the Dixie Grande Wednesday at noon. A central topic is Senator M O Harrison’s bill opposing a gasoline tax increase aimed at relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtimist Club
Dixie Grande
M. O. Harrison
Miss Arnold Wins Seven Ribbons at Flower Show
Through an error in the published Flower Show cards Miss Lillian E. Arnold was listed as William Arnold. Miss Arnold won seven ribbons from eight entries, a wonderful showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian E. Arnold
William Arnold
Arnold
Governor Asked for Replacement Judge in Johnson Liquor Case
Judge W. H. Tucker asks Governor John W. Martin to appoint another judge for the summer county court term to try Horace Johnson charged with selling intoxicating liquor. Tucker disqualifies due to relation to Johnson, who married the judge's cousin. Term begins May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tucker
John W. Martin
Horace Johnson
Tucker
Johnson
St. Lucie Sheriff Recovers Suspect After Car Theft
Sheriff J. R. Merritt of St. Lucie County arrived to escort Ham Hunter, wanted for car theft and jail breaking in Fort Pierce, back to the county after Hunter was captured by local officers last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Merritt
St. Lucie County
Fort Pierce
Ham Hunter
Hunter
Oldham Posts Bond After Highway Damage Arrest
A. R. Oldham was released on $25 bond after Deputy C. J. Hutches arrested him on a charge of damaging the highway. The officer says Oldham dragged a car on the road with the rear wheels lacking tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Oldham
C. J. Hutches
Oldham
Banks to Observe Half Holiday Season in Bradenton
Banks of Bradenton will observe a Thursday afternoon half holiday this week and continue the schedule until September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BANKS
Banks of
Bradenton
Walters Hens Win Egg Laying Honors at Chipley Contest
In the Florida national egg laying contest at Chipley the Dixie Haven Poultry farm pen of ten white Leghorns from M. V. Walters near Oneco placed in the honor group for the week ending April 10 with 60 eggs produced. The thigh mark pen recorded 65 eggs.
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Chipley
Dixie Haven
M. V. Walters
Oneco
Water Escapes Over Dykes Near New Madrid Missouri
The New Madrid levee board reports water running over the protective dyke north of New Madrid as floodwaters sweep inland through southeastern Missouri and eastern Arkansas. About 25 flood fighters remain. others have withdrawn. Residents seek refuge in other towns or upper floors as the river nears New Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Levee Board
New Madrid
Missouri
Arkansas
Florida House Passes Audit Bill For State Comptroller Duties
Passes the MacKenzie bill to create an audit committee to resume auditing duties now held by the comptroller. It calls for a state auditor and six assistants, on recommendation of Governor Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
House of Representatives
MacKenzie
Leesburg
Martin
Safety men meet Chicago in seventh annual convention
The safety section of the American Railway Association opened its seventh annual convention in Chicago as railroads and the public were urged to reduce grade crossing accidents. President Coolidge sent a letter read at the session appealing for greater care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Railway Association
Coolidge
Light vote on Cedar Rapids gas plant sale
Voters in Cedar Rapids up to 3 PM considered selling the municipal gas plant to John A. Reed for 250000 dollars. Polls at four wards showed light turnout as closing time neared, with few qualified voters casting ballots. Reed departed for Chicago after a several day stay in the city.
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John A. Reed
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
the Herald
Reed
Chicago
Seaboard
Markets open lower as Steel faces dividend doubt
Wall Street opens with United States Steel down despite Gary promising seven percent dividends on higher capitalization. Oil issues slump amid industry unrest while early selling absorption nudges some industrials up. Rail stocks rise on higher averages as metal and tobacco issues show buying interest and several companies like United Cigar Stores and Detroit Edison edge higher.
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New York
United States Steel
Gary
United States Industrial Alcohol
General Railway
United Cigar Stores
Detroit Edison
Houston Oil
Calumet
Arizona Green Cananea
Granby
Jacksonville Quotations From Wholesale Market
Jacksonville notes from April 19 report steady demand and moderate supplies at the Florida State Marketing Bureau. Florida vegetables show prices per crate or hampers for beans cabbage celery eggplant peppers tomatoes and potatoes with eggs priced at 30 cents per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Florida State Marketing Bureau
Florida
Bliss
R-101 British dirigible to ply London Cairo Bombay
The R-101 airship will feature glass enclosed promenades dining lounge smoking rooms and space for 190 passengers and crew. It will use oil motors and hydrogen lifting power with a five day London to Bombay voyage and potential expansion to Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cairo
Bombay
Swift
Australia
Garter Stunt Aims To Nominate Al Smith For President
New York humor and a fur dyer named Abraham April stage a publicity stunt to back Al Smith. He plans to distribute 190000 stockings and garters stamped with a slogan, using 100000 garters for women and 100000 for men. The piece blends campaign theater with quirky historical asides about ancient hair curling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abraham April
al Smith
April
Florida approves bonds for Wildwood and Pompano projects
Governor Martin signed three local bills and three house concurrent resolutions. The laws authorize two separate bond issues for Wildwood improvements and issue $375,000 bonds for Pompano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Florida
Martin
Wildwood
Pompano
Florida Egg Labeling Bill Endorsed by Denton Chamber
A Florida bill to regulate egg labeling received endorsement from the Denton Chamber of Commerce. The act requires cartons and cases to display shipper name and address and classify eggs as cold storage, shipped, or fresh. Violators face fines between 50 and 200 dollars or up to 90 days in jail. The act takes effect upon passage or when approved by the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epi
Florida
Tunisian Tea Drinking Spurs Health Warning
Tunisians plan to tippling tea mania has become a social menace locals report doctors warn of nervousness eye disorders and loss of sleep and appetite from constant tea leaf consumption. Last year Tunisians used 1,100,000 kilos of tea as natives spend entire incomes and pawn possessions to obtain it.
Coed Revolt Sparks Dress Code Protest at University
At the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Edmonton coeds demanded freedom from collars, appearing collarless to classes and streets. The movement collapsed when they announced they would not dance dine or associate with collarless men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
University of Alberta
Cantonese government dismisses Chiang Kai-Shek commander
The Cantonese government at Hankow issues a mandate dismissing General Chiang Kai-Shek as commander in chief of the Chinese armies and ordering his arrest and punishment. The proclamation, dated April 19, signals a dramatic leadership shift in the war-torn nation.
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Shangrhait
Chiang Kai-Shek
Hankow
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