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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
2
An editor explains that the Record will publish communications on live local topics but disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions. The note emphasizes editorial independence and authorial accountability.
County voters are presented a slate for the Legislature John A. Graham for the Legislature H S Clark for Tax Assessor W T Harrison for School Board District No 1 Justice of the Peace District No 1 H E Harllee Dist No 2 Iris Bailey Dist No 4 W F Hancock Dist No 5 Frank Sullivan Dist No 6 Lewis Lawrence Dist No 10 H K Nichols Dist No 12 W A Halsey For Constable Dist No 4 L P Joyner Dist No 5 G W Routh Dist No 9 E B C Nichols Dist No 10 R S Gillis Dist No 11 O H Alderman Dist No 14 W J Lowe.
Governor Broward vows to fight corporate interests over the drainage scheme as The Record predicts public support. With the tourist season near, Manatee urgency rises to recruit suitable operators for the hotel.
The State Fair to be held in Tampa in November aims to be the greatest exhibit of products ever seen in Manatee county’s display area. The commissioner of exhibits notes doubt about Manatee’s exhibit being the biggest and best, while promising a highly diversified showcase.
The amendment to create a drainage board is up for a vote in Manatee County with corporations mounting a strong campaign to defeat the people's will. The Record expresses confidence in voters choosing their own interests over corporate influence.
The Times-Union editorial page rails at the Broward administration and the drainage plan, portraying corporate interests. It argues voters will reject the scheme at the polls, claiming the paper’s editorials favor the corporation over the people.
The author defends not accepting passes, noting editors can forgo passes without harming their voice. They claim they have rejected passes multiple times after voicing opinions and would not let a pass influence their expression, even at several times its value.
A severe last week storm devastated Pensacola and Mobile with damages to $5 million and $8 million respectively and numerous lives lost. The text also covers Florida constitutional amendment procedures and a voter notice for a 1906 general election to ratify or reject joint resolutions. The board of drainage commissioners is empowered to create canals and levees to reclaim swamp lands.
The text outlines authorities for Florida drainage districts including establishing boundaries, listing taxable lands, and imposing an acreage tax per acre. It authorizes eminent domain for canals levees dikes and reservoirs and allows assessment of benefits to lands, with proceeds paid to the drainage board for drainage purposes. Approved May 27 1905.
The amendment to section nine of article five sets supreme court justices at four thousand dollars annually and circuit judges at three thousand five hundred dollars. The changes, approved June 6 1905, are to be submitted to voters at the next general election for ratification or rejection.
The text outlines amendments to Escambia county governance including establishment of a county court of record by voters at the general election and a governor appointed judge with a six year term and 2500 salary. It notes the criminal court of record will become the new court of record and retain officers and duties.
The document outlines exclusive original jurisdiction for the judge over all criminal cases not capital in Escambia County, concurrent with the circuit court for other matters, with writ powers except grand jury summoning. It sets six court terms yearly, a governor-appointed prosecuting attorney, trial by information, clerk and sheriff roles, venue rules, and appellate paths to the Supreme Court and Circuit Court for different offenses.
The legislature may propose amendments by a three fifths vote and submit them to electors at the 1906 general election for ratification or rejection. Each amendment is to be voted on separately with publication in counties. approved amendments become part of the constitution. Signed by Secretary of State H. Clay Crawford at Tallahassee August 1, 1906, and directed to Sheriff M. H. Wyatt of Manatee County.
Notice to creditors legatees and all claimants against Lydia Meyer deceased. William Meyer appointed administrator requests presented claims within two years from first publication or they will be barred. Debts due must be settled immediately. Manatee Fla July 13 1906.
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