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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
7
Peter Keegan reports from Washington on political developments shaping national policy this week. Key figures and organizations are navigating budget negotiations and legislative agendas as the capital buzzes with activity.
The piece notes Republican Old Guard relegated by Coolidge and Butler, with Marion Burton linking Coolidge to a future Education and Welfare department. It mentions La Follette's rising profile, calls for party unity, and contrasts on the world court plan with Democratic support and League covenant debates.
Movement of phosphate from Tampa last month totaled 85 532 tons, the heaviest since January 1, per C H Hoskins Pampa Board of Trade. May shipments 98 652 tons. twelve ships carried 39 576 tons to foreign ports and 13 ships 43 956 tons to US ports, mainly Baltimore and Norfolk. Foreign cargoes went to Spain Italy Holland England Denmark Germany and Canada.
The U S population reached 112 826 000 on January 1 1924, up from 110 885 000 a year earlier and 105 711 000 in 1920. The year 1923 added 1 843 000 people, with a notable 1 162 000 gain in the last half of 1923, the largest in decades.
Velma Keen prominent young attorney with the law firm Sawyer Surrency Keen returns from a ten day trip to his old home at Mariana Florida Also visited Gainesville Keen reports widespread talk of Sarasota among people he met during the journey
A tarpon fishing party exhausted gasoline while drifting at dusk and used a fisherman’s union suit as a distress signal. Other fishermen spotted the cover and rescued the crew before nightfall, returning them to the dock.
A sharp remark from a Pensacola Journal item notes a case in Hongkong where an officer shot his wife and jokes that etiquette books prescribe the wife to shoot first, reflecting a satirical take on customs and violence.
The Florida Development Board and State Chamber of Commerce launch a state wide fund drive to raise 406000 for national advertising of Florida next fall and winter. William L. Wilson of Panama City leads the solicitation with a Tampa to-state tour, joined by Herman A. Dann and Louis H. Chazel as part of the effort to secure broad backing from business and non residents with Florida interests.
Local residents report sightings of Chinese and other foreigners around Clearwater Harbor areas. R H Forbes, resident near the municipal dock, says a Chinese man looked into his basement window before leaving. other accounts describe a unfamiliar man dodging along the bluff by the water. Fishermen add tales of encounters with Chinamen and Cubans on distant keys, marking a notable first for Clearwater.
During a statewide tour Mississippi business leader Mr Wilson is expected to address luncheon clubs and groupings in cities like Pensacola and Jacksonville. He will outline the plan and scope for building a greater Florida through the All-Florida advertising campaign.
At the Sarasota Kiwanis Club session, a farmer in mock rural garb railed against bad roads as a Ford tin Lizzie jostled through Palm Avenue. The episode followed by speeches urging a $1 010 000 good roads bond and a show of voter support ahead of the election.
In Fort Lauderdale Herald commentary, writers warn that oil investigations in Washington may end poorly if political interest pushes for a quick close, suggesting leaders prefer closure over full accountability. The piece critiques lawmakers' handling of oil sector scrutiny and its implications.
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