Visit to West Palm Beach on the Fourth of July
The News Man joins a Fort Pierce party in West Palm Beach to celebrate Independence Day. Hosts M. E. Gruber and A. P. Anthony ensure visitors find lodging while Editor Jas. S. Rowley gives a city tour to views of the new Okeechobee road and a handsome three story school building. The narrator praises the hospitality, notes the road’s promise for future wealth, and recalls a spirited ball game.
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West Palm Beach
Lake Worth
Messrs
M. E. Gruber
A. P. Anthony
Fort Pierce
Dade County
Bragg
the Sun
Davies
The
News
Okeechobee Road
Jas
Rowley
Atlantic Ocean
Everglades
Okeechobee
Government Road
Woodlawn Cemetery
Flagler
That City Jail Exposed as a Dog-House and Oven
A Fort Pierce citizen denounces the city jail as a dog-house and oven used for inmates. The writer notes the 14 by 16 foot brick building with two cells is unsuited for humane treatment in summer, urging immediate action to replace or rehabilitate the facility.
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Fort Pierce
Humane
condemn dungeon like jail with air windows and humane reform
A citizen letter critiques a city dungeon used for awaiting trial, noting its tiny ventilation and minimum light. The writer argues for humane treatment and basic improvements such as larger windows, comparing prisoners to horses to press for reform without abandoning the structure.
Widening Orange Avenue Faces Fences Move Plan
At the last City Council meeting the clerk was instructed to notify north side property owners on the west side of the railroad to move fences fifteen feet from the section line through the street center. Some houses may need minor relocation to clear the street. The move aims to widen Orange Avenue for residential use and general travel, paving hoped for soon, with owners urged to cooperate despite costs and small land withdrawals.
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Orange Avenue
Democrats Convene in Denver to Nominate Presidential Candidate
The Democratic National Convention met in Denver at noon to draft a platform and nominate President and Vice President hopefuls. It is believed William Jennings Bryan will be the presidential nominee, while the running mate remains uncertain and likely to spark strong caucus action.
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Denver
William Jennings Bryan
Senate
News first issue from Havana Florida edited by R A Gray
A copy of the inaugural issue from Havana in Gadsden County Florida is received. The eight page five column publication is owned and edited by R A Gray, described as neat and promising with wishes of success to Brother Gray.
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Havana
Gadsden County
Florida
Florida Press
R. A. Gray
Brother Gray
Pineapple Season Highlights Telegraph Service Need
The city telegraph office remains a dim future, but daily need is felt as service improves during the pineapple season.
Notice to Property Owners on Orange Avenue Move Fences Back
At the regular July meeting the City Council voted to have the City Clerk notify all owners on the north side of Orange Avenue starting at the SEB corner of Lot 3 Block L and running west to the city limits to move their fences back 15 feet from the section line. FE. M. Tyner, City Clerk.
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Orange Avenue
FE. M. Tyner
Religious Services and Schedules in Local Churches
General Directory lists Methodist Episcopal and Baptist schedules with preaching times and Sunday school hours. St Andrews Episcopal in Fort Pierce Florida shows Sunday services at 7 am and 11 am, Sunday school at 10 am, with Rev George Moore D D as pastor and W Har t as superintendent.
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Fort Pierce
Florida
Methodist Episcopal
E. Jewell
Baptist Church
J. W. MacNamara
ST. Andrews Episcopal
Fla
Sune Day School
W. ST. Hart
George Moore
If Florida Goes Dry Will Cure Craving For Drink
A call to curb alcohol drinking urges readers to contact The Keeley Institute in Jacksonville Florida for confidential information aimed at saving a friend or relative from a drink or drug habit. Subscribe for The News NOW.
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Keeley Institute
Jacksonville
Fla
The Compact candidate for state senate speaks on human nature
A fragmented essay outlines a political program called The Compact. The candidate argues against ideology, promotes a science of organization to satisfy human nature, and claims three new facts: law of demand, national division of SEE, and organization for social satisfaction. He urges voters to verify every statement and to recognize a broader enemy beyond kings or corporations.
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Senate
Ciety
Huma Adhemar
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Indian River
Arthur B. Brown
Pine Street
General Directory
Adhemar Brady
Ot of
A. Latchaser
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J. & Clerk Circuit Court
St. Lucie
0. K . Chaser
A. D. Mae
St. Florida
Tatio Becta
Oliver
A. L. Hearn
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