Florida Senate moves to probe ex governor Catts record
A legislative resolution in Florida calls for a five member committee to investigate alleged bribery and improper acts by ex governor Sidney J. Catts. The measure authorizes court like powers, subpoenas, and a report to the legislature, with a pardon board expansion added later.
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Tallahassee
Catts
Senate
House
Wells
Leon County
Florida
Sidney J. Catts
State of
House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
Richberg
Okaloosa County
Rivers H. Buford
van C. Swearingen
Ernest Amos
W. A. McRae
J. C. Luning
St Augustine ministers condemn Sunday baseball in resolutions
State notes report ministers of St Augustine met last week and passed resolutions condemning Sunday baseball. Herbert Felkel of the St Augustine Record was elected president of the St Augustine Rotary Club. Capt T R Hodges of Cedar Keys was appointed shellfish commissioner by Governor Hardee. A charter is sought for the Bank of Key West, the island city's second bank.
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St. Augustine
Herbert Felkel
The
T. R. Hodges
Cedar Keys
Hardee
Bank of
Key West
Island City
Wauchula Truckers Ship Veggies in Record Twelve Days
Wauchula truckers moved vegetables valued at a quarter of a million dollars in twelve days with twenty one carloads departing in a single day. Florida Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association plans its twenty sixth annual convention in Jacksonville on May 3 and 4.
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Wauchula
Florida Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association
Jacksonville
Senator Trammell Bill Seeks Florida Land Gift to Schools
Last week Senator Trammell introduced a senate bill to grant United States lands in Florida to the state for school benefits. The measure aims to provide educational funding by transferring federal land to state control.
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Trammell
Senate
United States
Florida
Insurance expert surveys citrus area for frost crop coverage
An insurance expert completed a wide survey of the citrus belt in the citrus section to explore launching a frost insurance program for orange and lemon crops. The study aims to protect growers against crop losses from cold weather.
Orlando to Host State Legion Convention May 16-17
Orlando residents gear up to entertain members of the American Legion attending the state convention set for May 16 and 17. Local clubs, hotels, and volunteers organize programs and hospitality services for the visiting veterans.
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Orlando
American Legion
Legislation Aims to Place 98,600 Acres as Seminole Reserve
Lawmakers seek to transfer Lee county land to the Federal government for a Seminole Indian reservation in Florida. A 200 pound oyster shell from near Key West, 26 inches across, is preserved by a Jacksonville resident as a rare curiosity. Conchologists estimate the shell to be thousands of years old.
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Lee County
Florida
Key West
Jacksonville
Candidate Lacy Mahon Withdraws From Jacksonville Mayor Race
Lacy Mahon, one of three mayoral candidates in Jacksonville, withdraws after a ward canvass. He states he would not be elected and will instead seek the councilman at large position.
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Lacy Mahon
Jacksonville
Naval district commandant named judge advocate general
Private advices state that Capt. J. L. Latimer, commandant of the Seventh Naval District at Key West, has been appointed judge advocate general of the Navy and will be succeeded as commandant by Capt. W. S. Crossey, assistant commandant of the Sixth Naval District.
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J. L. Latimer
Seventh Naval District
Key West
Navy
W. S. Crossey
Sixth Naval District
Citrus lands transfer in Polk valued at 374000
Florida High Lands Co of Winter Haven Minnesota transferred citrus lands in Polk County with a value of 374000 last week.
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Polk County
Florida Highlands Co
Winter Haven
Minne
Land Sold for Nurseries and Groves by J A Snively
The city sold thousands of acres of undeveloped land to J A Snively of Winter Haven for nurseries and groves. Sanford's freight costs on vegetable shipments rose to 874430 last year and are projected to exceed by 755350 this year. Had rates stayed steady, farming would have been prosperous.
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Apolis
J. A. Snively
Winter Haven
Sanford
Whites barred from Negro quarter in West Palm Beach
The report states whites are forbidden to reside in the Negro quarter and a white family in that area was ordered to leave. It also notes agitation to bar white-run businesses from operating in the Negro quarter.
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Negro Quarter
West Palm Beach
Salvage Effort Targets Isis Wreck Off Anastasia Island
The Blue Point, a former French warship with divers and salvage crews aboard, heads for St Augustine to salvage the Isis sunk near Anastasia Island. The vessel reportedly holds over a million dollars in valuable gear placed aboard by the U S Geodetic Survey.
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Blue Point
St. Augustine
Isis
Anatasia Island
U. S. Geodetic Survey
Lake County seeks annexation of Marion strip
Lake County proposes absorbing a small Marion strip amid mutual consent from residents who prefer Lake County for business and services over Marion County towns. The move would shift governance and tax base, aligning with local ties and daily commerce.
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Lake County
Marion
Marion County
Cigarette Light-Off Case Shocks Court in Jacksonville
In a Jacksonville federal court session a man attempted to light a cigarette. He faced a ten dollar fine, paid it, and left promptly and quietly after the payment.
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Jacksonville
Florida vineyard aims to rival California in grape production
A three acre vineyard planted in Eustis seeks strong returns. The owner, who has studied grape culture extensively, believes Florida has a bright future in grape production rivaling California.
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Eustis
Florida
California
St Augustine Seeks Charter Change to Aldermanic Form
St Augustine lawmakers push a petition drive to amend the city charter by holding an election. The proposed changes clearly indicate a return to the aldermanic form of government.
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St. Augustine
Bartow Bi-County Teachers Normal Opens May 9
A six weeks teachers normal will serve DeSoto and Polk counties. The session opens May 9 with special low rates for attendees. Two lectures per week supplement the best instruction across all teaching departments.
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Bartow
DeSoto
Polk
Baer Seeks Florida Visit for State Chamber Aim
C. J. Baer of the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce development service bureau visits Florida cities to promote a state chamber. The goal is rural development through roads schools and agriculture and to attract industries to conserve waste products valued at a million dollars.
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C. J. Baer
Development Service Bureau
St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Chamber of Commerce
New Florida Industry Aims to Slash Shark Numbers
A shark capture plant on Sanibel Island in Florida nets sharks for skins and by products. supporters say the operation pays its cost, with leather praised as a substitute for calfskin, while the shark population may decline in the future.
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Sanibel Island
Florida
Bradenton to Build New School Facilities
Bradenton district approved a $100,000 bond issue to erect two hollow tile schools with twelve classrooms and chapels, designed by McElroy Engineering. Plans anticipate light and ventilation via many windows, with use aimed to relieve overflow at primary and intermediate levels and place K through 8 in the new sites. Proceeds from a Friday night benefit play will aid financing.
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Bradentown
McElroy Engineering Company
Tampa
Sarasota Seen As West Coast Resort With Bright Future
A Sarasota Bay District letter praises local roads and civic effort, predicting Sarasota will become the most popular West Coast resort, rivaling St. Petersburg. The writer urges improved rail connections via Atlantic Coast Line routes to shorten travel from the Pittsburgh region and supports extending lines to Bradentown and Sarasota.
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the Times
Sarasota Bay
Sarasota
Tampa
Pittsburgh
Jacksonville
Bradentown
Florida cities seek public buildings and forest station funds
If the appropriation is granted four Florida cities Quincy DeFuniak Springs Fort Myers and Arcadia would be in line for public buildings while projects at Apalachicola and Marianna rise nearly 100 percent Senator Fletcher reintroduced the bills for these appropriations and also seeks 50000 to establish and maintain a Florida forest experiment station.
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Quincy
DeFuniak Springs
Fort Myers
Arcadia
Apalachicola
Marianna
Fletcher
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