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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
2
The Record notes a resumed organization of the third house with first session soon after the legislature convenes in April. Some familiar faces may be absent when roll is called. The issue also includes the delinquent tax list delayed to give more time to pay.
The Twenty Seventh District senator Joe Humphries pursues the Senate presidency. The editorial notes his ambition is clear but cautions the timing may not favor him this round.
The piece notes Tampa faces a wave of crime and politics argue another election might have helped. Still, the city pushes forward and aims to stay the most progressive in the region south of the Mason-Dixon line.
Brother Jordan of the Punta Gorda Herald notes Albert Williamson of the Floridian has quit cussin and urges the Record editor to heed simple honesty. The reminiscence recalls lessons in speaking plainly and thinking openly about propositions.
The legislature of 1907 proposed three joint resolutions amending the Florida constitution. Secretary of State I H Clay Crawford announces votes will be counted and submitted to electors at the General Election in November 1908. A county by county election will be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1908.
The joint resolutions propose amending Section 9 of Article Five to fix judicial salaries by the Legislature and submitting the measure to voters at the next general election. A second amendment for a one mill education tax funds the University of Florida and related institutions, with details from Chapter 5384, approved June 5, 1905. The changes also seek to amend Section 35 of Article Five to allow creation of additional circuits and to grant Railroad Commission powers.
The document states that votes cast under proposed amendments will follow general election regulations. The signature of H. Clay Crawford as Secretary of State is affixed with the Great Seal at Tallahassee on a July date.
Notice of intent to apply for Letters Patent for Artesian Bottling Works to be based in Bradenton Manatee County Florida. It outlines capital stock five thousand dollars in 500 shares at ten dollars each, corporate purpose to manufacture and sell carbonated beverages and water, board structure, officer roles, and terms of existence of ninety nine years. Names Roscoe J Stevens J C Hardwick and Chas T Curry listed as initial directors.
Six months after the date hereof I will present to the County Judge of Manatee county Florida my final accounts and vouchers as administratrix of the estate of Louisa Ellen Tresca, deceased, and will make my final settlement as such administratrix. Dated this 24th day of April 1908. Mary W. Broberg Administratrix.
The Bank of Manatee declares its position as a leading regional bank, vowing to uphold conservative ideals and safety in its operations. Cashier John T. Campbell signs, with a list of directors including T. Taliaferro, Johnson Helm, John F. Vanderipe, R. A. Palmer, E. P. Taliaferro.
Advertisement notice inviting sales and requests under a one cent per word rate. Lists items for sharpening and repair including razors clippers shears and lawn mowers with mail orders to Bradenton Cutlery Co Bradenton Fla.
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