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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
1
A local meeting confirmed infrastructure guarantees for a proposed golf course project. Officials from the city planning office and accompanying development committee discussed zoning approvals and funding milestones.
A Sarasota city meeting chaired by Mayor Higel endorses building a city owned golf course to attract tourists and boost growth. Local businessmen urge bonds and a committee is formed to study the plan with a target of Christmas for an 18 hole course and potential hotel expansion. Frank H. Tucker seeks re election to the county school board.
Major Charles A. Browne traveled to Tampa on Wednesday morning for undisclosed duties. He was accompanied by a small party and expected to meet local officers for a brief liaison.
A large touring car carrying five youths and two men was destroyed last Sunday on Braden Town Road north of Sarasota after a leaking valve caused a fire. The driver Smith and owner Thomas from Palmetto arranged the trip to Sarasota with three young women and another young man. Lacey and Franklin in another car stopped to help. no one was injured though all faced a terrifying moment.
We take our hats off to the Braden Town baseball club for their effort and team spirit as highlighted in this reading. The note celebrates the players and their local enthusiasm.
Sarasota baseball club prepares for a 3 15 p m game at the park against Bradenton after a rough showing last week. Captain Strohmeyer promises spectators a worth while showdown with ginger and pep on display. Archibald reports the field ready. lineup includes Christy Norton Fuss Franklin Strohmeyer Franklin Walker Cooper Byrd and others. Next Thursday the team travels to Ft Dade for an away game.
F A Wood of St Petersburg spoke at the Arcade Theatre informing a small audience he is a business man not a politician. He urged salary safeguards for county officials and a nonpolitical role for bank and insurance supervision, plus rural finance reform and simpler registration laws. He pledged a statewide campaign and support from Democrats for his platform.
Summary of a seven inning game with Wyatt as pitcher. Gates 8 hits, Bird 9, Cooper 2 in 2 innings. Base on balls three for Gates and Bird. Elliott Sac HIT. Sarasota 2 steals, Bradenton 12. Bird 3 for Wild Witches. Sawin and Pulliam with two hits each. Gump recht to Elliott on double play. Time 2.35. Umpires paneer Edmondson. official scorekeeper E. Rood.
A fragmented concert page lists performances for Saturday June 3 featuring pieces by March Reichardt Sones and Tobani. The program includes works such as Old Folks Lake Nordica Waltzes Invercargill and Twilight Echoes with conductors and venues referenced in a sparse hall listing.
J W Ponder campaigns for re election as Sarasota District commissioner after eighteen months raising 250000 for roads and bridges in the Sarasota Venice District. Bonds sold at a premium bids opened await supreme court action on a restraining injunction from the second election.
Four year old Little Ruth Howard fell from a veranda overlooking Main street onto brick pavement. She suffered a broken right thigh, facial bruises, and a deep cut under the chin. Dr. C. B. Wilson treated her, noting the limb was extended to prevent contraction and should heal without serious handicap. The incident occurred at the apartments over L. C. McKeehan's grocery.
Mayor Harry L. Higel County Commissioner J W Ponder Major Chas A Brown of Sarasota and Messrs H G Gumprecht and M H Conoley of Bradentown left Friday on the H L H boat for Ft Myers to spend a few days sightseeing.
Local inquiries seek details about a discovery or finding in Bee Ridge and nearby areas. Officials request information from residents and witnesses who can identify the person or circumstances involved.
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