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Newspaper
Bradenton Herald
Location
Bradenton, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1927
Page
6
A mix of scattered items notes price shifts and tax receipts in March. References to a Snyder Graz murder trial and a stock exchange seat sale suggest ongoing civic and legal rumors. The column mentions a Coolidge club in New Port Richey and dairy paper series in Bradeston Herald.
A quirky scene references Michael Faraday and a line about paying taxes. The text notes the electrical industry paid over 162 million dollars in federal taxes last year, framing the joke in a satirical period voice.
The article argues for removing deceptive road signs that advertise businesses and hinder safety. It urges lawmakers to limit STOP signs used for advertising and to reduce landscape blinders at road curves to ensure drivers see genuine traffic controls and avoid misdirection.
The Asheville Citizen defends press ethics arguing criticism of public officials is essential and not personal animosity. It cites Coolidge Harding and Scripps to insist journalists must warn the public of misdeeds, uphold duty over personal pride, and remain loyal to professional repute despite accusations.
A speaker reflects on a man who harmed them and died. They admit resentment was harmful and realize death tests values. They argue kindness prevails, and anger or enmity should fade, as true virtue lies in humane conduct.
Four years ago plans called for paving central avenue to the new school on asphalt block over compacted river shell. Flag day June 14 to be observed in the area. Muskka special district road improvements and Terra Ceia project funds to be sold at a commissioners’ meeting. Annie Finger, daughter of Glen Finger, passes away.
A likely Senate vote in the next Congress could push an anti third term resolution to the floor, testing Coolidge and shaping the 1928 campaign. La Follette plans to reintroduce the measure, facing opposition from Republicans wary of a political maneuver and possible division within the party.
The St. Petersburg Times argues that Europe should form pan continental and then pan American industrial unions to regain world trade control. It predicts increased cooperation in railroads, banking, and express services will reduce competition and foster peace between labor and capital, signaling a move toward world federation of industries.
Eye specialist Guy Geary argues defective vision drives school failure truancy and delinquency. He warns that misseeing leads to inattention and disrespect for authority, suggesting eye exams could curb juvenile crime more than punishment.
St Petersburg resident L. Mor ris, longtime Mississippi River devotee, seeks funds and volunteers for a flood relief voyage. He sold his wife’s engagement ring and risks his home to aid rescue efforts on the Father of Waters from Lake Itasca in Minnesota.
Wall Street opened strong with submarine bot and Hudson and Manhattan at new highs 61 8 and 63. General Motors rose to 183 1 4 amid dividend expectations. Clerks noted broad gains in rails and industrials, with several issues advancing 1 to 4 points. Other market leaders included Chesapeake and Ohio New York Central and Norfolk and Western while profit taking emerged in Chicago Great Western and Gulf Mobile and Northern. Jacksonville wholesale market reports steady demand for vegetables with prices listed for beans cabbage celery cucumbers eyeplant peppers potatoes tomatoes and eggs.
FAIRMONT West Virginia May 3 The bodies of six additional victims of the Everettsville mine disaster were located by rescue workers at noon today raising the known dead to 24. Rescue crews continued searching for seventy miners still missing.
In Roanoke on May 3 AP report on Walter L. Boothe who remains on life support after twelve days. Hospital workers say he clings to life and shows little response as doctors warn the end may be near. The youth questions his prognosis while staff try to reassure him.
Bills of local interest include one to cancel drainage assessments in Manatee county and another to authorize Manatee to invest sinking funds in special road and bridge district bonds with guidance on interest and surplus funds. A third bill amends 1920 statutes to require witness names and addresses on criminal warrants. FLOAT SCHOONER NORFOLK May 3 AP Coast guard cutter Carabas floated the American schooner Santa Ros after it ran aground near Cape Henry. The 627 net ton vessel, owner believed Citizens and Peoples National Bank Pensacola Fla, proceeded on her way undamaged.
An influenza epidemic of serious proportions rages in Fortuna Ledge Precinct southeast of Nome in the Yukon valley. The nearest doctor is 200 miles away in Nome and a radio message asks Governor Parks to dispatch an airplane with a physician to the district.
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