1905 Legislature veto on Internal Improvement Fund
A 1905 House special order discussion targets a bill to compel trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund to surrender all funds to the State Treasury. The measure would trap money for land grant railroads and bar trustees from using funds for litigation or public needs, effectively abolishing trusteeship and halting land surveys and road projects.
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Internal Improvement Fund
Comptroller
Internal Improvement Trustees
U. S
Florida
Bradenton Library Association plans new building drive
The Bradenton Library Association reports progress toward a new library building with a funded lot and growing support led by President Mrs Wertz. An entertainment in the opera house on the 20th will raise funds for the building fund and attract townspeople.
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Bradentown Library Association
Wertz
Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting in St. Petersburg
Florida State Horticultural Society will hold its meeting in St. Petersburg from May 14 to 17. Secretary E. O. Painter urges readers to join, noting membership benefits, reducedRailroad and hotel rates, and access to papers by state institutions and the Department of Agriculture.
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Florida State Horticultural Society
St. Petersburg
Fla
Florida
Horticultural Society
Department of Agriculture
E. O. Painter
Florida State Horticulral Soci
Adams' Adams Offers H. W. Johns Paints and Alabastine
Local advertisement for H. W. Johns asbestos paints and alabastine available in all colors for interior and exterior use at Adams'.
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H. W. Johns
Adams
John
Braden River Bridge Completed and Open to Traffic
The Braden River bridge is completed and ready for use after delays to obtain lumber. The Record lauds it as the county’s best built and most substantial bridge using heart lumber and careful workmanship. The opening is eagerly anticipated by residents on both sides of the river.
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Braden River
S. E. Pulliam
Temperance Rally Highlights State Liquor Question
Large audience at the Hall of Representatives heard Prof. W N Sheats chair the temperance rally with Senator Humphries and Representative Pettigrew as principal speakers. Several other voices urged temperance as legislature debates new liquor bills culminating in a senate joint resolution proposing statewide prohibition.
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Hall of Representatives
W. N. Sheats
Senator Humphries
Representative Pettigrew
Senate
Humphries
Tallahassee
Local dealer lists Deering mowers and rakes ready for delivery
J. Gates of Manatee, agent for International Harvester Co., has on hand and ready for delivery a half car of Deering two-horse mowers and six-foot self-dumping rakes.
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J. Gates
Manatee
International Harvester Co
Commencement Week Schedule for Local School
The program lists events from Sunday May 5 at 11 00 am in the Methodist church with Rev T H Johnston delivering the Baccalaureate sermon to Monday May 6 at 6 00 pm at the Warren opera house for the Junior class entertainment and play to Tuesday May 7 at 8 00 pm at the Warren opera house for the class of 1907 commencement exercises with the address by Hon Stephen M Sparkman of Tampa Also notices about Adams selling fertilizer chemicals and Lloyd Co offering seeds and beans.
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Methodist Church
T. H. Johnston
Warren Opera House
Stéphen. M. Sparkman
Tampa
Busy Florida legislature braces for a flood of bills
The session opens amid a rush of local and state measures with many bills moving through under suspension. Debates over proposals to split Hillsborough county promise heated clashes as lawmakers and delegations travel to Tallahassee, while a constitutional change to outlaw liquor faces strong opposition.
Passing of the Blue and Gray
The piece notes rising mortality among G A R members with about 8000 deaths monthly and warns the veteran population grows thinner. It recalls veterans aged 97 and the younger generation that fought in the Civil War, blue and gray alike, as a fading reminder of the conflict.
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Union
What We Owe The Town Editorial Reflections
The Orlando Reporter-Star urges civic duty noting a resident’s benefits from community climate and opportunity create a large obligation to give energy time thought and money. It condemns stinginess and praises liberal good fellowship while recalling local notices and advertisements in a broader news round.
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Orlando Reporter-Star
Hardfisted
Skinflint
Sponger
Earthquake near City of Mexico causes extensive destruction
An earthquake lasting four and a half minutes struck near the City of Mexico on a Sunday night. Shocks were heaviest at four nearby points, reports say many lives were lost and areas were wrecked. Subsequent reports indicate the disaster is worse than first feared as thousands become homeless.
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City of
Mexico
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