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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
4
Congress Opens Long War Session With History in Mind
Congress settles into a lengthy session focusing mainly on war measures. Lawmakers anticipate a history making period as they set wartime agendas and authorize funding and policy actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sugar price cap relief praised by Food Administrator
A note expresses relief that with sugar scarce the price will stay under 11 cents a pound and credits the Food Administrator for the measure.
Tampa Port Gets $320000 for 27 Foot Channel
The view rivers and harbors bill provides Tampa with an appropriation of 320000 dollars to deepen a 27 foot channel. This boosts Tampa’s status as a national port and reflects government recognition of its importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
View Rivers and Harbors
Sarasota youths choose selective draft enlistment
All registrants in the selective draft may enlist by December 15 allowing them to choose their service. The note mentions Sarasota's young men likely opting to enlist now rather than wait for the draft call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Salt Supply Shortage Risks Food Prices in 1918
The text notes salt may run low not due to production but transport limits, harming grapefruit use. It urges increased pork production by farmers to meet home and Allied needs. 1918 requires a 15 percent rise to avert shortages, with high prices and reduced animal fat if unmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Red Cross calls for all to aid war effort in Sarasota
The article urges American citizens to join Red Cross and help win the war. It notes Four Minute Men speak at The Virginian theater and criticizes wartime apathy. It also discusses Sarasota election interest, mayoral candidacy, and praise for city clerk Paul Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Nash
Virginian Theatre
Sarasota
Higel
Franklin
Paul Thompson
Studying Their Needs A Different View Of Vacation
The author notes some men treat vacation as a duty to serve the country or people, not leisure. Many prefer travel or outdoor pursuits for relief, while a few dedicate long stretches in Washington to public service, using weeks off for rest.
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Washington
Herbert J. Crane Praised By Florida District
The Tampa Tribune lauds Herbert J. Crane as a patriot and representative who has traveled Florida’s First Congressional District meeting constituents directly. The piece emphasizes his hands on approach during wartime and his broad visibility from urban centers to remote hamlets, highlighting district appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Congress
Herbert J. Crane
Tampa Tribune
War News From Fronts Reflect Mixed Gains
British forces advanced slightly south of Cambrai while German activity remained cautious on the Cambrai front. Artillery actions disrupted enemy concentrations near Gouzencourt and Mouvres as Italian guns shell Austro German positions in the Asiago plain. A U.S. declaration of war against Austria-Hungary was delivered to Congress, pledging full war resources, as President Wilson and London press note strong aims against Germany.
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Cambrai
Byng
Gouzencourt
Mouvres
la Vacquerie
Asiago
Giuducaria
Brent
Brenta
Piave
United States
Austro-Hungary
House
Flood
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Wilson
Austria-Hungary
America
London
War Declaration Resolution Introduced by Flood
A joint resolution aligned with President Wilson and the state department declares that a state of war exists between the United States and the Austro Hungarian government. It directs full naval and military mobilization and was introduced today by Chairman Flood of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
State Department
United States
Flood
House Foreign Affairs
Wilson Declares No Early Peace in War Aims Address
President Wilson told Congress that the United States must wage war against Austria Hungary and Germany and delay action on Turkey and Bulgaria. He said victory is the immediate goal and that peace will follow with mercy and justice, backed by a partnership of nations to secure future world peace. The prior week saw British shipping losses totaling fourteen large merchants and seven smaller vessels.
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Washington, D. C
America
Wilson
Congress
United States
Austria- Hungary
Germany
Turkey
Bulgaria
Franklin Outlines Sarasota City Platform Interview
The Times interviews G. W. Franklin who pledges a conservative progressive platform. He prioritizes eliminating unnecessary city expenses, reducing running costs, and pursuing a 24 hour electric service with a possible plant purchase. He supports publishing regular city finances and aims to cut the tax rate to ten mills by boosting taxable property through new homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
G. W. Franklin
Franklin
Sarasota
The Aldermanic Candidates
The Times political editor reports 7 F. A. Walpole as campaign manager for H. T. Welch in ward one. Welch is praised as a qualified conservative choice. George B. Prime in ward three says no campaign manager and hints at hunting luck. Ward two candidates K. M. Hebb and Frank Dillinger remain un interviewed, with a tight race anticipated.
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the Times
F. A. Walpole
H. T. Welch
Walpole
Welch
Frank Dillinger
Mr. Hebb
Baptist Church Announces Weekend Services and Union Evangelistic Plan
The Baptist church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m with topics The Changec Name and God of Mammon The Baptist Young People's Union meets at 650 p m Attendees are urged to attend all services A union Evangelistic Service is planned with Rev Winter of Cleveland Ohio as preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
God of
Baptist Young People’s Union
Presbyterian
Methodist
Baptist
Winter
Cleveland
Ohio
J. R. Henry
Grand Matron Visits Sarasota Chapter O E S
The Grand Matron Mrs Sarah A Harris of Quincy Fla will visit the Sarasota Chapter O E S Tuesday evening Dec 11 where degrees will be conferred on candidates Judge Brandon Grand Patron of Clearwater will also attend Visiting members in Sarasota for the winter are invited
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Sarah A. Harris
Quincy
Fla
Sarasota
Brandon
Clearwater
Order
Auction Bridge Club Meets Before Thanksgiving
The Auction Bridge Club gathered at Mrs. C. O. Teate's home on the day before Thanksgiving. Mrs. Guenther won the prize. A salad course was served after a pleasant afternoon.
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Auction Bridge Club
Missionary Society Elects Officers Delayed Meeting
The Missionary Society of the Methodist church held its regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The election of officers was postponed from this meeting to Friday, December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Gold and Silver Drive to Build Aviation Corps Fund
Citizens are urged to bring old broken or useless gold and silver to the Library. The box will be filled and sent to the State Custodian, then melted and coined into money for the aviation corps.
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Aviation Corps
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C. V. S. Wilson
Member
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Austria
MR. Franklin
Missionary Society
Victrola Records
HCE
iWin
Sarasota Furniture
Badger Pharmacy
Hank of
Sarasota Sarasota , Fla
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