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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
2
The Record announces it will assign a live representative and correspondent to each county post office and will arrange with right parties. It notes religious notices above ten lines with admissions or sales will be charged at the regular rate and mentions poll tax deadlines urging voters to act now or lose voting rights.
The Gainesville Sun notes R C Dunn as a strong Railroad Commission candidate and predicts his selection. It cites M G Rushton as qualified for the 5th district commissioner post and references Barwick Humphries in the 27th senate race. Skepticism over Gilchrist’s stance and Stockton’s statewide lead are mentioned.
The Record endorses John Stockton for Florida governor in the upcoming primary. The paper cites Stockton as closest to the people and predicts he will be nominated, praising his alignment with voters and noting broad statewide support.
The Punta Gorda Herald editorialist predicts Gilchrist will win at most a plurality in DeSoto County, conceding little more than 200 votes, while Arcadia's De Soto County Champion suggests Gilchrist may receive about half the county’s votes. The piece forecasts a landslide for John Stockton statewide on May 19th.
A Pensacola visitor reports John N. C. Stockton as the leading governor candidate in West Florida, with stronger support than rivals and growing momentum. Opponents claim he is not a temperance man. supporters note his long record as a temperance advocate.
Col I E Barwick consents to become a candidate for the Senate in the Twenty Seventh Senatorial District subject to the Democratic primary. A life long Democrat he asks the support of Democratic voters in the district.
J H Humphries announces candidacy for re nomination to the State Senate in the 27th Senatorial District. He asks voters to support him in the May primary.
E. F. Wilson announces candidacy for the office of County Judge in Manatee County Florida and asks the Democratic electors for support in the upcoming primary. He states the move follows earnest solicitation from numerous friends.
J. B. Wyatt, a 30 year Manatee County resident, declares his candidacy for county treasurer. He pledges faithful service and invites scrutiny of his public record, appealing for Democratic support.
J. W. Nettles announces candidacy for re election as Supervisor of Registration of Manatee county subject to Democratic primary. He pledges to run the office according to law and seeks the votes of all Democrats.
H C Stancliff announces candidacy for Manatee County Treasurer subject to the Democratic primary on May 10 1908. He pledges to apply the same careful personal attention to the office and to the people that marked his eight years as Deputy Clerk.
J W Wilhelm declares his candidacy for the office of 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 for County Treasurer of Manatee County in the Democratic primary on May 19 1908 and pledges to devote active time and attention if elected.
A public appeal from J. J. Knight outlines intent to serve as County Treasurer of Manatee County and asks voters for their support, promising to perform duties to the best of abilities.
M H Wyatt and J O Gates announce for sheriff in Manatee County Democratic primaries. Wyatt pledges faithful service if re-elected and asks Democratic voters for support. Gates states he will serve the people to the best of his ability.
L L Hine announces candidacy for Superintendent of Public Instruction in Manatee county urging Democratic primary voters support. He pledges to devote time to education and school upbuilding if elected and solicits voter backing.
W. M. Rowlett declares candidacy for re election as Superintendent of Public Instruction in Manatee County subject to Democratic primaries on May 19. He cites long school experience and gratitude for past support and promises continued effort to maintain high county school standards.
A. F. Hull announces candidacy for Representative in the next general assembly subject to Democratic primaries. Robt. H. Roesch seeks the Democratic nomination for Clerk of the Circuit Court urging primary support ahead of May 19.
Democratic voter notice announcing H S Clark's candidacy for re election as Tax Assessor of Manatee County subject to the Democratic primary on May 19. He thanks supporters for past help and good will.
A message from Tax Assessor candidate T. R. Easterling requesting support from all Democrats in the upcoming Democratic primary on May 19th. The note emphasizes party loyalty and asks for backing in the Manatee County contest.
Democratic candidate M G Rushton pledges full time and diligent service as county commissioner covering Manatee Oneco and Mitchellville districts. He asks for Democratic votes, promising to discharge duties to the best of his ability.
A candidate announces re-election to the County Commissioner position representing the Sarasota Miakka Sandy Englewood and Venice precincts. He pledges to continue focusing on district affairs and public service if re-elected.
W F Rye pledges to discharge duties faithfully if elected county commissioner for the district comprising Manatee Mitchelville and Oneco and to earn Democratic support.
J J Stewart asks Manatee County Democrats to back his bid for County Judge in the forthcoming primary. He pledges continued faithful service regardless of the election outcome and thanks supporters for past backing.
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