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Newspaper
Bradenton Herald
Location
Bradenton, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1927
Page
7
Chairman Oldfield of the Democratic committee says the White House official spokesman, once seen as the president’s echo, was likely a journalistic fabrication. He notes the spokesman could not plainly declare the president’s candidacy for a third term, implying the end came from avoidance of clear talk.
Four Pan American amphibian planes sailed from Jacksonville along the St. Johns river toward Savannah. Maj. H. A. Dargue's flagship New York led the group with takeoff at 2:43 and 2:48 when all aircraft were airborne. Escorts left earlier, and the convoy proceeded downriver to the coast for a roughly ninety minute flight.
The governor said the Mississippi River Commission recommended creating a break in the levees at a location to be chosen by the governor. After consulting advisers, he concurred with the plan, stating immediate action is needed to relieve New Orleans amid flood conditions.
In Memphis an auditorium has been converted into a Red Cross clothing depot. Over 200 volunteers sort pack and ship donated garments to flood victims in the Mississippi Valley. Many gifts are unsuitable but useable items rush to concentration camps as relief proceeds.
Carl Hendry and Will White were arrested by Sheriff H J Stewart and deputies D Blackwelder and Steve Bennett several miles east of Parrish on charges of operating and having a whiskey still.
S. M. Davis pleaded guilty before Judge W. H. Tucker to operating a car without a license and was fined ten dollars or 30 days in jail.
J. W. Yeager pleaded guilty to assault and battery in county court. Judge W. H. Tucker sentenced him to pay a $25 fine or face 30 days in jail.
State convention of bankers in Sarasota concludes with attendees including J. T. Campbell John Van deripe S H Fifield R B Balis from First National Bank Mike Alderman W A Manning Braden town Bank and Trust George Denny Rathburn American National Bank H S Moody Manatee River Bank and Trust. Next meeting set for Tampa.
F. W. Fix window clerk at the post office was badly bruised on the shoulder and had a scalp wound last week when his wheel collided with a car at Eleventh and Manatee avenue. He is able to be out again.
Charles E. Reedy, after 18 months as clerk at the local post office, left Sunday for Columbus Ohio where he has arranged a transfer. He originally came from Columbus.
The body of Guy O. Nelson manager of the Palmetto store of the United Markets who was killed in an auto accident near Tampa Sunday night was sent to Mountain Inn South Carolina yesterday for interment. Nelson was a Furman University graduate and well known to C S McKelvey of Greenville who says his parents Mr and Mrs John Nelson live at Fountain Inn 18 miles south of Greenville.
The Optimists will hold their annual installation of officers during their weekly meeting in the sun dining room of the Dixie Grande Wednesday at noon. A session is promised by committee head W. J. Walker who urges strong attendance from the membership.
A Florida Power and Light crew works on removing wires from electric power poles on Manatee Avenue Manatee as a new transmission line is installed.
NY April 26 AP Lieutenant Charles Dorschellin testified that Henry Judd Gray appeared alert and not under compulsion when confessing to the Albert Snyder murder. Defense contends mental third degree influenced both Gray and Ruth Snyder, who are on trial.
Portsmouth Ohio April 26 AP George Remus formerly a Cincinnati bootlegger who served two and a half years in the Atlanta penitentiary and other jails on liquor charges was released from the county jail and left for Cincinnati with his secretary George Conners. He said his fortune has been greatly depleted but he still has enough money to live comfortably the rest of his life. When asked if he would return to bootlegging he replied What for.
The body of J C Adams a longtime lawyer and former state legislator was found in the Chattahoochee river near Pune GAINESVI April 26 AP said he had a wound in his right temple Coroner's inquest was scheduled for this afternoon amid indications the wound was personal safety related.
A noon Kiwanis Club program at Hotel Dixie Grande featured vocal solos and piano. Arranged by Harry L Land and Morris Levine, the event was led by Dr S G Holingsworth in President Dewey A Dye's absence. Notable performers included tenor Stephen Badger with pianist Mrs Jackie Shawman and Scotch tenor Bobbie Brollier with band leadership. George Hindsman of Columbus Ga was welcomed as a guest.
Wall Street opens amid broad weakness from yesterday's slide with losses of 1 to 3¼ points in many issues. General Motors jumps early before sliding. Brooklyn Gas climbs 2 points. Strong exchange data and favorable money rates cap losses as investors digest Mississippi disaster impact and oil stock earnings.
Jacksonville market conditions from the Florida State Marketing Bureau show all miscellaneous vegetables at moderate supplies with good demand and a slightly weaker overall market. Details list beans peppers cabbage celery cucumbers tomatoes potatoes and eggs with varied crate prices and counts across Florida produce categories.
Memphis April 26 AP Tom Lee a Black rescuer who saved thirty two people when the government steamer Norman capsized on May 8, 1925 moved his small power boat to the St Francis river flood area and continues rescue work.
Over Savannah Georgia on April 26 the United States Army good will flight passed overhead at 11 40 a m en route to the landing point at Thunder Bolt.
At the annual stockholders meeting held at the Legion building the secretary treasurer’s report was read and seven directors were elected for a three year term. Elected were A. Morrison C. J. Majory H. E. er S. L. White Whitney Curry Dewey A. Dye and Robert M. Beall. The association reports strong growth and sound finances earning a ten and one half percent dividend on capital stock in 1926. Officers were re-elected: aos oak president G. B. Knowles vice presidents J. K. Singeltary and Dr. R. T. Ward secretary treasurer Robert C. Trimble.
F M Howard of Live Oak visits son G W Howard at Dixie Barber Shop after surgery at Christine Roof hospital. Mrs Fred Hall recovers after four weeks of treatment. Clement Watson of Ellenton convalesces at the hospital following a recent operation.
The dirigible Los Angeles reached Naval Air Station Lakehurst at 10 25 am after a 2400 mile coastal flight from Pensacola Florida. It was the first long distance trip since Detroit cruise last summer. On board were Admiral W A Moffett and Commander Carland Sutton as passengers. Lieutenant Commander Charles E Rosebal commanded the vessel with 39 officers and men.
In Shanghai on April 26 an American steamer, the Fanguin, was heavily shelled by Cantonese nationalist batteries on the Yangtse river. Several sailors were injured, one seriously, in what appears to be a deliberate bombardment from the Kang Yin fort 70 miles upriver. This marks the forty seventh hostile incident against American vessels in Chinese waters since August last year.
The Vernacular newspaper published an official Cantonese manifesto to the world claiming Peking plans to prepare for occupation of Shanghai and Nanking if the Chinese government rejects the powers demands arising from the Nanking disorder.
Philadelphia nurse Mary Craig, held by bandits in Yunan province, was freed today. American Consul Gauss was informed of the development from Yunan province.
Robert L. Goldsmith a general delivery clerk at the Bradenton post office died at 6 p m after a brief illness. He moved from Greenville South Carolina with his wife and two daughters Ann and Marie to 211 Eighteenth Street a year ago. A brother in law C S McKelvey lives nearby. The body will be sent to Greenville for interment. Turner Funeral Home is directing arrangements.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Westminster Presbyterian Church met Monday afternoon at the church. Hostesses were Mrs. Raymond Rutt and Mrs. Pierpont. Miss Caroline Warner, a returned Thibet missionary, delivered an inspiring devotional and shared many experiences. A large audience attended the program.
The excerpt describes a paralyzed boy receiving constant care. his arms are moved repeatedly to aid circulation while nurses keep him cooled and comfortable, tending to his needs day and night in a bid to sustain life.
A report to President Calles states federal troops killed 66 rebels in two combats in Sonora. Twenty one Yaqui Indians died and 89 women and children, plus five Yaqui men, were captured in the clashes reported by the Yaqui chiefs.
Naval action near Nanking sees five Cantonese warships clash with batteries at Pukow along the Yangtse. Heavy firing lasts for hours with no decisive result. Lion Hill guns at Nanking assist the southern forces as lights go out in Nanking and Pukow.
The 34th annual Florida Bankers Association convention in Sarasota concludes after two days of routine matters. The meeting in Sarasota wraps up with decisions on standard association business and officer reports.
Four hundred bankers and their wives traveled to Venice for a reception at the Venice Hotel. Mayor E. L. Worthington greeted the guests as part of a social event featured in Herald Want Ads.
Vicksburg April 26 Adjutant General Green denied a published report that he ordered National Guardsmen to evacuate Mississippi delta residents at the bayonet point amid flooding. The denial emphasizes there was no forceful evacuation instruction issued.
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