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Newspaper
Sarasota County Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
1
Monday night the council approved only routine matters as supporters urged public comment for county office candidates. They adjourned to discuss rebuilding the city pier with a $75,000 bond vote set for July 3. Officials expect to trim costs below the bond limit while funding the project.
Friends of Mr. Afton Shinn in this city note he earned a silver tea set for achieving the highest score in 14 counties during May in Stu Tebaker car sales. His May total hit $7,700, marked as an extraordinarily good record.
A county board adjourned due to lack of a quorum. On Wednesday W X Hancock was seated after presenting his governor’s commission. The meeting focused on paying expenses, auditing bills, and start of a governor reply. The canvassing board will meet Saturday at 10 to officially canvass Tuesday’s primary returns.
Unofficial first count from Manatee County shows United States Senate candidate Gilchrist at 181 and Trammell at 591 with two precincts missing. Other races include Bowden 177 Campbell 217 Faton 223 for Railroad Commissioner Group 2. Stewart 318 and Tervin 536 for House. Curry 525 Lightfoot 328 for Supervisor of Registration. Kirkhoff 226 and Tabor 162 for County Commissioner District 3. Whitaker 62 and Pope 0 for County Commissioner A. Howard 84 and Youne 36 for County Commissioner District 5.
Indictments returned in Los Angeles against three alleged Klansmen officials and 34 members over the Inelewood raid on April 22. Officials named include Wilon S Coburn grand goblin of the Pacific domain and supreme attorney, G W Price king Kleagle of California, and A Baker organizer for Los Angeles county. Attorneys say they will appear in court tomorrow to answer charges.
At a Sarasota and Cold Storage Company board meeting on Monday Mr H S Smith was made a director and re elected secretary. President H W Lind of Bradenton and vice president L S Styles from Tarpon Springs attended. The firm reports excellent business health and plans new buildings when warranted by demand.
L A Whitney secretary of the Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and John L Ledwick publicity man for the St Petersburg Chamber visited the city today. They traveled with Secretary Moody of the Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce to Punta Gorda and discussed the Tamiami Trail bridge contracts and road work to the Lee county line. Whitney forecast a state rex opening within a year and praised Sarasota’s development and waterfront.
Cincinnati June 7 union leaders report ballots sent to three railway unions after the United States Railway Labor Board ordered wage reductions for shopmen and maintenance workers. Votes to be tallied by June 25 in Chicago. union heads foresee a general walkout around July 1 despite executives saying members are not seeking a strike.
Ex Governor Albert W. Gilchrist visited the city on Monday shaking hands with old friends and many new ones. Supporters say he is not a stranger here and gave him enthusiastic backing in the primary Tuesday.
Voters in Sarasota County cast unofficial results in the Democratic county nomination. Thomas A. Hughes led the ticket for tax assessor, while Albert W. Gilchrist and Park Trammell led the U S Senate race. County races include clerk, sheriff, and commissioners with several unopposed appointees noted.
Report leaks that Republican leaders aim to delay further tariff legislation until the next session convening in December. The denial comes from Republican officials, but the chatter suggests a strategic pause in Washington.
Dr W S Waterbury long known for his Sarasota Bay estate Breeze Lodge wed Miss Marion Frances Bettis in Florence Italy on May 27. The couple will travel abroad this summer and return to White Plains New York, where the doctor maintains a large medical practice, with many friends sending congratulations.
Palmetto reports a tomato crop worth 1 403 248 dollars with 1 139 cars shipped from the town this season. The figures reflect strong local agriculture and freight activity.
Sarasota has grown into a major fishing port with annual output over three million pounds. The Savarese and Dixon firms lead shipper activity, exporting mullet, pompano, mackerel and trout nationwide. The community rebuilt after last October’s storm with new fish houses and active fleets of about two thousand boats. Captain Savarese pushed dredging for a deeper channel to unlock snapper banks and expand business. Tarpon fishing draws tourists and locals with notable catches, including a 161 pound record.
The Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce invites a full attendance at the regular meeting Friday night at 8 o'clock in the Palmer Trust offices. Secretary Moody, unable to attend the first Friday meeting due to a State Association in St Petersburg on June 2 and 3, will share insights and proposals. The group stresses the importance of member support and attendance.
Seaboard Air Line Railway announces a comprehensive reorganization with a five member budget committee a three member public relations panel and a labor committee to enhance efficiency economy and relations The plan aims to use company talent more fully and ensure expenditures are justified and productive.
A clipping from a Missouri newspaper praises M L Townsend now president of Osprey Florida for a county commissioner race. The note recalls his Democratic allegiance while the QS paper quoted is Republican and predicts a June primary victory by a large margin.
George Lizotte and his wife have purchased the Scott hotel on Second avenue north in St. Petersburg from Fred Scott and Mrs Grace Dawson. The property will be renamed Chateau Lizotte and marks Lizotte’s relocation after years at Pass-a-Grille.
unofficial returns from 44 counties show Senator Park Trammell with about a 3 to 1 lead over Albert W. Gilchrist 41339 to 18662 while Gilchrist wins only Charlotte Escambia and Wakulla. Congress incumbents Clark Smithwick Sears lead by nearly two to one. railroad commissioner race in Group 2 favors Eaton with Campbell likely the runoff loser.
Moonlight fishing brings tarpon catches near Sarasota as visitors test skill with the silver kings. Reported weights range from 20 to 64% pounds with live bait and plugs cited. Anglers from West Palm Beach Tampa Bradenton Dade City lead a busy week and hosts Russell Thompson and Irvin Belle promote the season.
Fort Meade postmaster Fr. Bartow Swearingen died suddenly from apoplexy while visiting his grove four miles from Fort Meade. He left town around 2 p m and was found dead about ten minutes later by the grove caretaker after an auto trip.
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