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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
2
The Baker County Sentinel notes broad local support for John N. C. Stockton, suggesting his candidacy is well known and likely to be favorably viewed by most residents. The piece reflects prevailing county sentiment and endorses Stockton.
For two weeks or more John Stockton has been moving around the state and is cordially received at every point. It becomes evident he will be nominated in the first primary with strong public backing. The people will rebuke whiskey and corporate interests by giving him a handsome majority over his two opponents.
The whiskey interests mobilize to land Gilchrist for governor by organizing and spending heavily and distributing alcohol. Their aim is to defeat John Stockton by any means, and they reject all outside control, warning the people they will not bow to whiskey pressure or let it rule the state.
A Manatee County election clash is aired as editors mock the idea of a candidate for governor handing out monkey cards. The Tampa and Tampa Bay papers lampoon the prank and urge voters to see through the rhetoric as John Stockton’s nomination is noted and returns from the first primary are awaited.
The Tampa cigar industry faces backlash as resolutions threatening to leave the state over prohibition aid Gilchrist’s rivals. The Record predicts John Stockton will push a constitutional amendment for statewide vote, while criticizing politicians for using cigar workers as pawns.
The text argues that if Joe Humphries supports Gilchrist for governor he would betray his Prohibition stance. Gilchrist is backed by whiskey interests and could block state prohibition. A re election scenario threatens Humphries with losing leverage on a proposed statewide vote.
A monthly magazine devoted to the use of English edited by Josephine Turck Baker. This issue appears in print with emphasis on practical language usage and grammar guidance for readers seeking clearer writing.
Partial catalog blurb lists language study titles and courses such as Shall and Will Should and Wound Pronunciations and Punctuation with an agents wanted note offering a sample copy for ten cents from Correct English Evanston.
Friends announce Colonel I E Barwick has consented to run for the Senate in the Twenty Seventh Senatorial District subject to the Democratic primary. He is described as an able man and a lifelong Democrat who asks Democratic voters for their support.
Two candidates announce for the county treasurer nomination in Manatee County for the upcoming Democratic primary. Cliff C McGinty seeks votes pledging faithful service if elected and cites prior Deputy Clerk tenure. H C Stancliff also files to run promising careful personal attention to duties and the people.
J. W. Wilhelm declares his candidacy for County Treasurer pending Democratic primary action. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability and asks for Democratic votes.
0. L. Stuart announces candidacy in the Manatee County Democratic primary on May 19 1908 and asks voters for support. He pledges to devote his active time and attention to the office if elected.
A voter appeal from J. J. Knight to county residents of Manatee County. Knight pledges to fulfill duties to the best of his ability if elected.
M H Wyatt announces candidacy for re election to the office of sheriff of Manatee county, stating he has given faithful service for four years and asks for the support of every Democratic voter in the primaries.
The statement from J O Gates claims dedication to serve the people to the best of his ability if elected in the Democratic primaries for Manatee County Sheriff. He presents as a local campaign declaration focused on public service.
L L Hine announces candidacy for county superintendent of public instruction in Manatee County. She asserts belief in a first grade teacher as ideal leader, asks for Democratic primary support, promises to devote time to education and school upbuilding, and respectfully solicits voters' backing.
W. M. Rowlett announces candidacy for re election as Superintendent of Public Instruction in Manatee County subject to Democratic primaries on May 19. He cites long county school experience and past support while pledging to continue faithful service and maintain high standards.
Sam Roesch and S. Seewart announce their candidacies for the Democratic primary for Clerk of the Circuit Court in Manatee County. They seek support from party members and pledge faithful attention to office if elected or reappointed.
W. F. Ryb announces his candidacy for County Commissioner representing Manatee Mitchelville and Oneco precincts and asks for Democratic backing. He pledges to faithfully perform the duties of the office if elected.
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