Voters urged to unite on second choice in Florida governor race
The piece argues Florida Democrats should rally around a single second choice to prevent electing Catts. It analyzes the current split among Carlton Hathaway Catts and others, noting regional strengths and urging a unified second-choice ballot to avert a Catts victory. It warns of a possible GOP alignment if Catts wins.
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Psychopathy Talk Sparks Crime Suppression Advocate
An ardent crime suppression advocate attends a speech by a distinguished expert on psychopathy and concludes the speaker implied a psychopath is a fan who kills you and then proves it by an expert. The report notes the incident is probably exaggerated.
Why crime thrives in America and the call for harsher punishment
The author argues crime is pervasive because criminals exploit legal loopholes and restrictive laws. They claim current legislation pressures law abiding citizens, makes enforcement harder, and delays convictions. The piece urges fewer psychological excuses and stronger actual punishment.
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Plains
America
Bank Slander Criminalized Under Florida Law
Florida officials warn against false statements about banks as criminal libel laws target derogatory rumors. The state permits penalties up to $500 fine and one year in jail for knowingly circulating false statements harming a bank’s solvency or financial standing.
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United States
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Paternalistic Push for State Insurance Sparks Debate
A movement to require compulsory auto liability insurance evolves into a claim for state funded compensation for all insured parties regardless of fault. Critics warn it expands state role beyond accident prevention into general insurance, risking paternalism and higher social costs. They ask if such a scheme would reduce accidents or unfairly favor auto victims over others.
En Passant and the Election Derby in Mount Dora
The column muses on buying local, the 1920s election fever, and prints several city scenes from Mount Dora. It notes low poll tax qualification among voters, sketches sidewalk life, and ends with a humorous office exchange about work and family.
Clyde Steamship seeks to discontinue Jacksonville Sanford line
Florida This Week reports Clyde Steamship Company asked the state Railroad Commission for permission to discontinue the Jacksonville to Sanford steamship route, citing that the service has not covered its expenses for several years.
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Clyde Steamship Company
State Railroad Commission
Jacksonville
Sanford
City commission approves five year contract last week
The city commission finalized a five year contract in a vote held last week. Details and parties involved were not fully disclosed in the available text.
City Contract Powers Homegrown Grid With West Florida
Quincy signs energy deal with West Florida Power Company to supply at least 70 000 kWh monthly. The city keeps its own plant and lines and the contract covers energy delivered to the local switchboard only.
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Florida Power & Light Company
Pahokee
D. H. Matson
Miami
Phoenix Utility Company
West Florida Power Company
Quincy
Power Company
Science Fails to Dispel Fogs Across Nations
The Weather Bureau reports no artificial method has rid cities of fog. Schemes by Sir Oliver Lodge and London authorities failed to clear London fogs. Explosive plans in London and Lyons met with refusal or ineffectiveness as governments sought solutions.
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Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Oliver Lodge
Liverpool
Mersey
London County Council
London
Italy
Lyons
Experiments to Fight Fog Face Cost Barriers
The text reviews attempts to prevent fog by oiling rivers Rhone and Saone, dispersing fogs with electrical precipitation like the Cottrell process on California coasts, and electrified sprays at Philadelphia naval aircraft factory. No tangible results. Draining fog from fields or warming air were impractical. Small scale dispersal is possible but not economical for large, widespread fogs.
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Saone
Cottrell
California
Naval Aircraft Factory
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