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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
1
A syndicate plans to operate a ranch in the northern region, indicating new investment and management control. Details specify the involved parties and the scope of the operation, signaling a strategic expansion in livestock or grazing activities.
A group of Northern capitalists purchased 5 000 acres in the Fruitville district from J H Lord along the Sara Atta Misika road. They plan cattle hog ranching and cultivation of sugar cane with drainage and road improvements expanding the Sea scard line eastward. A soil survey by Professor Linley Heimburger finds the land highly suitable for agriculture.
Citizens are invited to the next regular Sarasota city council meeting on Tuesday July 6 at 1 80 o clock to express views on waterfront policy. The mayor and council seek public input on allowing new fish houses and docks or clearing the waterfront and relocating such industries.
Wr. Jesse C. Jones, general development agent for the Seaboard Air Line, arrived Wednesday noon and will stay several days gathering data for the Manatee county section of the Seaboard booklet. He has visited the area before and praises opportunities for truckers, stock raisers, and farmers.
In San Francisco the Democratic convention delays nominating as fights over the League of Nations plank continue. McAdoo leads, with others like Cox and Palmer in contention. dark horse talk centers on Champ Clark. The platform favors keeping the party in power, urges League action on the Irish question, and calls for farm bargaining and federal suffrage expansion in Tennessee Florida and North Carolina.
A W Dixon of the Florida Georgia Fish Company was seriously injured Wednesday shortly after 6 pm when his car struck a telephone pole on the brick road near McClellan Park and turned over. LaRue Knight freed him, Dr. Halton gave first aid, and Dixon was taken home for treatment. He suffered multiple bruises and lacerations, a broken leg and possible internal injuries.
Mr M A Marshall of Atlantic and Gulf Motor Express visited last Friday to study a Tampa to Manatee Bradenton freight service. If encouraged, Sarasota would join Route No 1 of the current line with freight only, no passengers. Marshall said local business leaders backing the plan.
Sarasota city moves to improve its waterfront with a sea wall from Strawberry avenue to Mound street and a parallel channel to deep water. Contractor Geo Skene will pour concrete within two weeks, with Burns Dredging handling the channel. a parkway enhancement and a private yacht basin to be created by W G Selby. The fish industry faces challenges but remains a key employer as waterfront business continues.
The county division movement gains supporters daily as residents discuss forming a southern county. The executive committee met with limited attendance but reviewed data plans, tax implications, and boundary options, aiming for a Wednesday report and a new organizing phase.
J H Lord donated the right of way from the Sarasota Venice highway toward the bay to Crescent Beach for the proposed public drive. efforts with the key property owner and War Department seek bay to beach access and a possible drawbridge. The road would connect motorists on the Old Indian Trail and Dixie Highway to the Gulf without detouring, boosting Sarasota’s regional development.
The June 16 meeting in Manatee County heard Dr. Joseph Halton outline a plan to form a regional group. He urged creating better roads, accurate county representation, inter town communication, and fair treatment for the southern half. The address stresses self development and county unity as steps forward.
Edward Ford founder of the Edward Ford Plate Glass Co and owner of Detroit bank buildings died in Toledo after a long illness. He was born January 21, 1843 in Greenville Indiana and built a premier glass business after starting in New Albany. He served briefly on the New Albany city council and held directorships in Toledo and Detroit banks. He is survived by five children and was linked to notable Detroit and Wyandotte families.
Mr. C. L. Reaves organized a Manatee county local association at Bradenton on June 26, 1920 under the Cattle Raisers Association of Florida. The group opened with 186 paid members and is expected to grow rapidly.
Mr. Story of Worcester Massachusetts spent several days in the city last week and purchased the Tomlinson home on Osprey avenue south of Oak street before returning north.
Mrs Russell Thompson made the season's first tarpon catch marking a rising trend among women in the sport. Mrs Roberts and a party of friends also caught a fine tarpon last week, joining husbands in the growing enthusiasm for tarpon fishing.
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