Cold snap devastates strawberries and vegetables in Florida
The U S Weather Bureau warned of a severe cold snap the worst since 1909 and twenty one years for Manatee and surrounding counties. Strawberries suffered a total loss on the north side of rows while south side vines survived. Beans and 2000 tomato plants were also ruined. Other areas reported substantial crop damage and freezing temperatures across the state as growers race to replant.
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United States Weather Bureau
Florida
Manatee
Times
Badger Pharmacy
Capt. Purdy
Indian Beach
Longboat Key
Singletary
Sarasota
Gulf
Manatee County Dominates Vegetable Exhibits at Fair
Manatee County swept the vegetable division earning nineteen first prizes nine seconds and the grand prize for best and largest display. Hernando and Polk counties followed with strong showings while Polk faced delays reducing display quality and quantity. Awards named include best and largest display Manatee first with various crops such as Irish potatoes onions squash eggplant cauliflower tomatoes beets and celery.
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Manatee County
Florida
Hernando
Polk
Polk County
Manatee
Mana
Celery King Ships Cars North as Crop Losses Rise
C W Chapman of Manatee county ships one car of celery to New York and plans another shipment Friday and Saturday. He estimates about ten percent of his crop was damaged andf o b price is 3.50 per crate. The Strawberry Association reported less damage and shipped three refrigerators Wednesday and six more on the early morning train.
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Alfred Ringling
Currant Avenue
Mound Street
Daisy
St. Petersburg
J. M. Knepp
Bay Bridge
H. G. Gumprecht
Manatee
Wauchula
Ft. Meade
Punta Gorda
C. W. Chapman
Manatee County
New York
Sarasota
Strawberry Association
Manatee County Fair to Open Next Week
Manatee county fair opens Tuesday and runs through Friday evening with a larger scale display of fruits and vegetables than ever. The Board of Trade will appoint an exhibit manager tomorrow. A. R. Ditmas has reserved a large booth after visiting Sarasota.
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Manatee County
Times
Board of Trade
A. R. Ditmas
Sarasota
New Railroad to Sarasota Project Advances
A new railroad line to Sarasota progresses within the next thirty days with officials outlining expected schedules and construction milestones. The plan involves regional planners, engineering firms, and government validators coordinating permits and land use.
Tampa Southern Railroad Feeder Plan Stirring Sarasota Talks
Reports of a Tampa to Sarasota railroad project surface as Collins Gillett E L Sparkman and W A Carter seek incorporation. Seaboard Air Line official declines comment while Tampa Southern Railroad Co plans 200000 capital and routes via bay or Plant City with Atlantic Coast Line cooperation.
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Sarasota
Tampa
Tampa Times
Messrs. Collins Gillett
W. A. Carter
E. L. Sparkman
Philips
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Times
Seaboard
The
Atlantic Coast Line
Florida
Manatee River
Collins Gillett
Tampa Southern Railroad Co
Bay
Plant City
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
J. P. Parker Visits Tampa on Business
J. P. Parker arrived in Tampa this morning for a business visit. He planned meetings with local firms and potential partners during his stay.
German Crisis Agitates People Across Nation
The ongoing German crisis stirs anxiety as citizens react to unfolding events. Officials report rising tensions and heightened public concern while political groups urge calm and seek solutions during a period of national uncertainty.
Submarine Warfare Policy Sparks US War Readiness
The report details the German plan to begin unrestricted submarine warfare on February 1, prompting Army and Navy to prepare for emergency actions. President Wilson consulted his cabinet and Congress, seeking a course of action the nation could honor, following Germany's prior warning that relations could be broken if submarine warfare continued.
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Washington
Germany
Congress
United States
Wilson
Break Diplomatic Relations With Germany in War Notice
President Wilson breaks off diplomatic relations with Germany warning Kaiser that attacks on American lives and rights mean war. Austria may follow as unrestricted submarine warfare begins. Passports issued to von Bernstorff and Ambassador Gerard. consuls ordered out. U.S. interests in Berlin turn to Spain and Switzerland takes over German interests in the United States.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Austria
Congress
Count von Bernstorff
Gerard
United States
Berlin
Spain
Switzerland
American Ship Housatonic Sunk Near Scilly Islands
The American steamer Housatonic was sunk by a German submarine near the Scilly Islands at noon. All officers and crew were saved by a British armed steamer. The vessel had sailed from Galveston January 6 for London via Newport News and carried 144,200 bushels of wheat.
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London
Scilly Islands
Galveston
Tex
Newport News
Georgia
Texas Transportation and Terminal Company
Housatonic
Caution Is Ordered Across Ports Over Neutrality Rules
Washington on February 2 directs customs collectors at all ports including Hawaii and Porto Rico to enforce neutrality regulations. They must ensure vessels leave only with clearance papers and no armed ship departs without a proper permit.
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Washington
United States
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Treasury Department
German Ships in U S Ports Face Compensated Seizure Question
Some 95 or more German merchant ships tied up in American ports totaling 628,837 gross tons could be used by Americans but must be compensated to German owners. Confiscation during war is doubtful as the world court upholds private property inviolability.
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Continental
United States
Porto Rico
Island
Navy orders bar divulging warship movements
The navy department issued orders forbidding officials to disclose any movements of American war vessels. It announced that the Atlantic fleet would continue maneuvers near Guantanamo.
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Washington
Navy Department
Navy
Department
Guantanamo
Wilson urges neutrals to break off with Germany
President Wilson proposes that all neutral nations sever diplomatic ties with Germany just as the United States has done. He instructs American diplomats abroad to report reactions. Diplomatic circles expect European neutrals near Germany to hesitate at the step, with effects eagerly watched.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
United States
Sinking of Housatonic Seen as Within International Law
Washington reports that the German submarine warning and safety provisions for the crew of the Housatonic suggest the attack was legal under international law. The ship carried contraband, making the incident likely a monetary damages claim rather than a broader crisis issue, similar to the Frye case.
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Washington
Germany
Stephens
Plymouth
William P. Frye
Mexico Declares Neutrality If War Breaks Out
Gen. Carranza learned from the Associated Press of Germany U S diplomatic rupture. He offered no statement, but an official aide said a formal Mexican neutrality declaration is being prepared if war erupts between the United States and Germany.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Associated Press
United States
Germany
End of American Role in Wartime Prisoner Welfare
The article states that the United States will cease its humanitarian task of guarding and aiding prisoners and civilians in enemy and occupied territories as diplomatic rupture occurs. It notes duties in England, French African camps, Russian camps, and Siberia will pass to others, with allied prisoners in Germany, Austria, and Turkey to be cared for by another neutral power.
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United States
Germany
England
Africa
Siberia
Austria
Turkey
Interned German and Austrian Ships Suffer Major Repairs
Many ships interned in American ports were found disabled with vital machinery parts removed or damaged. The acts are believed tied to the day diplomacy broke with Germany. Repairs may take six to eight months and over 4,000 crew and officers are missing. American naval and army forces are involved.
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Germany
Annual Report of City Clerk Meeting
A city meeting discusses the annual report of the city clerk. The session covers financials, operations, and oversight highlights from the clerk’s office. Officials review records, audits, and upcoming reporting deadlines.
Sarasota Council Debates Hover Dock Purchase And Finances
A special Sarasota council meeting discusses buying the Hover Dock at Main Street for up to 30000 and appoints a committee to negotiate with the Hover Brothers. The minutes cover banking bids, golf links, postcard orders, and 1916 receipts and disbursements.
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Harry L. Higes
Hebb
Bacon
Archibald
Lord
Edwards
Knox
Hitchings
Taylor
Downey
Burns
Hover
Roberts
Main Street
Higel
Hover Brothers
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