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Newspaper

Sarasota Times

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1917

Page

4

Mrs C V S Wilson Editor and Proprietor

Local newspaper item notes Mrs C V S Wilson as editor and proprietor with pricing details listed as $1.50 and $2.00 for unspecified items or services.

C. V.S. Wilson

Sarasota Promises Unified Effort After Election

With the election over a new two year administration will guide Sarasota. The piece urges unity, sympathy for families affected by wartime splits, and collective, selfless effort to meet town problems ahead.

Sarasota

Optimism Urged as War Effort and Resolve Rise

Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, in New York on December 12, urged Americans to remain optimistic amid wartime losses. He pledged full disclosure of disaster records, warned against pessimism, and called for courage to endure without surrendering to hate. He warned Nazi aggression and vowed to stay in the war until Germany’s war lords are deposed and liberty prevails.

New York Josephus Daniels Daniels America Napoleon Europe Germany

Bolshevik Threat in Petrograd Grows Amid Claims of Allied Aid

Report from London says Bolshevik hold on Petrograd tightens as unrest spreads through Moscow and Petrograd. Cossack forces advance from the Don, while anti Bolshevik leaders claim a 400000 strong counter force with allies including potential American intervention. Detachments clash near Bielogorod as Yossacks move north of Kharkov and Mohilev.

Petrograd Moscow Don London Russia Kaledines Korniloff Bielogorod Kursk Kharkov Mohiley

Manatee farmer jailed after Plant City road crash kills man

John Starling died when a car driven by A C Holley struck him on the Plant City road. Holley, a Manatee county farmer, was arrested by Preston Smith after officers detected liquor on Holley’s breath. Starling had been talking with a friend near the road when the collision occurred.

Tampa Tribune Plant City Hillsborough County Manatee County John Starling Sixmile Creek A. C. Holley Sheriff’s Office Holley Sterling Sheriff's Office Starling

Florida Manatee County School Board Meeting Record 1917

The Manatee County Board of Public Instruction certifies a December 1917 resolution authorizing a $2 500 surety surrender and a $517 18 draft payable to the board. Assignment to United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company approved. Warrant drawing and January 1918 adjournment authorized.

Board of Public Instruction of Manatee County Floris State of Florida Manatee I. B. D. GulleTt B.D. Gullett United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Tucker Dickie

Bolshevik Struggles Highlight War Reports Across Fronts

Reports from the Cossack region describe a minor clash near Bielogorod with Bolshevik forces claiming defeat of the Cossacks. In Petrograd threats target the Smolny institute as opponents demand removal of Bolshevik authority. Moscow faces famine pressures and mutinous soldiers. Front lines show continued infantry activity on western and Italian fronts with heavy artillery and air combat. The Wien battleship has been torpedoed and sunk with most crew saved. displacement 5512 tons and prewar crew of 441.

Bosheviki Bielogorod Smolny Institute Bolsheviki Petrograd Moscow Constituent Assembly Wien Vienna

Tick Eradication Plan Moves in Local County

Dr E M Nighbert based in Florida sends Dr L E McDonald to organize cattle dipping in the county. HQ at Bradenton. dipping vats to be voluntary with government funded supervision. County commissioners back funding, progress hinges on community interest and timely war work completion by March to enable next year’s government release.

E. M. Nighbert Florida L. E. McDonald Bradentown

Car in First Accident Not Found

Holley was jailed yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Logan and no bond had been set for his release last night. The missing car from the first accident remains unfound.

Barrack Room Jingles Inspire Sarasota Doctor Abroad

Dr. Jack Halton of Sarasota, serving in the medical reserve at Camp Sevier, writes from the camp about his booklet Barrack Room Jingles. He notes improving camp conditions and urges purchase of Red Cross seals to aid tuberculosis relief and support soldiers in the trenches.

Jack Halton Sarasota Camp Sevier Tamp Tribune Red Cross

Annexation Proposal Deliberated by Board of Trade

A discussion on annexing a territory to create an aviation camp channel six feet deep and 100 feet wide prompted residents to oppose new city taxes. Dr. Butler suggested deferring annexation and urged no steps toward separate incorporation within a set period. The Board of Trade passed a resolution supporting the proposed annexation sense.

Perry Butler Board of Trade

Special election called for December 18 deferred

President Lord thanked board members for large attendance before adjournment to meet next Friday night.

Lord

County Board approves Widow's Pension and bids for drains

The Board of County Commissioners met December 4 1917 with most members present. They approved Arabie Gilletts Widow's Pension under the 1917 Act and ordered bids advertised for cleaning Ellenton Central and Ellenton Western Drains. J W Ponder was named Acting Chairman in Rushtons absence.

D. M. Courtney W. IL. Kirkhoff J. W. Ponder M. G. Rushton W. P. Frier W. S. Kirkhoff Arabie Gillett Ellenton Central Ellenton Western A. MoUen Sdpour

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