City Council Hears Park, Tax, and Wage Controversy
The Sarasota council discussed Palmer Park withdrawal and an election pause, tax book closing set for June 1 with delinquent lists to follow, and wage cuts to laborers at $2.50 per day. A clerk change installs Joe Gill at $250 per second, with A F Lindsley resigning.
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Joe Gill
Sarasota
Times
Palmer Park
Archibald
Walker
McFarland
Commissioner of Public Works
A. F. Lindsley
Sarasota Boat Reaches Port After Delays for Adams Line
Sarasota's boat purchased by Adams Boat Line arrived at the city dock Tuesday afternoon at 1 15 PM with stockholder I G Archibald at the wheel. Captain Duckwall commanded the Safford from Albany to Sarasota taking about a month amid bad weather and minor accidents. Captain Jones with unlimited tonnage license met the Safford at Moorehead City and piloted her onward. The Safford will be altered and painted locally to employ Sarasota workers, with finishing touches possibly in Tampa, and a July start of its initial schedule remains hoped.
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Sarasota
Adams Boat Line
Tampa
City Dock
I. G. Archibald
Julia Safford
Chas. Duckwall
Safford
Albany
N. Y
C. D. Jones
Moorehead City
N. C
New York
Begin on another apartment house
Work advances on a new large modern building on Mango avenue as builder G Robinson moves to the foundation stage. The project aims to provide furnished accommodations for tourists next season and reflects plans the builder says will make the town proud.
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G. Robinson
Mango Avenue
Robinson
Citrus Growers Hold Their Annual Meeting
At the Manatee County Citrus Sub Exchange annual meeting J. W. Ponder was re elected director to the Florida Citrus Exchange and H. G. Gumprecht named general manager and treasurer by unanimous vote. Officers elected included W. I. Kirkhoff A. F. Collins A. F. Wyman C. H. Bradley J. Varn J. W. Ponder and H. G. Gumprecht as directors.
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Manatee County
J. W. Ponder
Florida Citrus Exchange
H. G. Gumprecht
Sub-Exchange
W. I. Kirkhoff
A. F. Collins
A. F. Wyman
C. H. Bradley
J. Varn
H. G. Gumpre
Exchange
Meeting of Woman's Club on County Division
Mrs R H Edwards president calls a special open meeting at 3 pm Monday to discuss county division with speakers and explanations of points not understood by voters. All women are invited.
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R. H. Edwards
Woman’s Club
Sarasota County division urged as June vote nears
The Sarasota Bay district backs Senate Bill 126 for county creation with a June 15 special election. Opponents accused of misstatements face criticism as leaders of progress defend plans, roads, and the new county line, arguing the move benefits the region and will prevail.
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Sarasota Bay
Sarasota County
Chamber of Commerce
Arcadia
Sarasota
Bradentown
DeSoto
Senator Wilson on Division in County Politics
Editor Times quotes Senator Wilson outlining two arguments by opponents of county division. He argues higher taxes are not proven, citing millage comparisons from DeSoto, Manatee, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Seminole, and Orange to show millage differences do not justify division. He notes his long opposition and references historical records.
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Manatee
Arcadia
Bradentown
DeSoto
Pinellas
Hillsborough
Registration Books Not Open for Special Election in Sarasota
At a county commissioners meeting Judge Reaves said Sarasota territory registration books cannot open before the June 15 special election to ratify a new county. Many supporters of division are unregistered and cannot vote, due to general election law. Voters registered must pay poll tax by May 28 and cast ballots for county division on June 15.
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Reaves
Sarasota County
Christian Education Drive Promoted by Methodists
At the Methodist church on Sunday morning Mrs. Siedell and Rev. U S Tabor spoke before the sermon urging the great need for Christian education in teaching institutions. The denomination emphasizes this theme in their campaign for funds to support church schools where it will be the dominant work.
Woman's Club at Bee Ridge to Build Home
A Bee Ridge women's club of twenty four mothers plans a dedicated clubhouse to serve as a community center. They purchased a lot, have raised over $200 through entertainments and teas, and aim to start building in the fall to support local welfare and state club activities.
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Bee Ridge
Pioneer Club
Two Story Building for Dr Jos Halton Sarasota Plans Proceed
Carman Company begins staking ground on Pineapple avenue for Dr Joseph Halton brick building. W McGeorge Mason designed a ground floor physician office with four second floor apartments each with bath, buff brick finish, to be finished soon. Material shipments start tomorrow as workmen prepare foundations.
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Carman Company
Pineapple Avenue
Joseph Halton
W. McGeorge Mason
Halton
Sarasota
20 000 Addition for Chas Ringling Home
Contract for a 20000 addition to Charles Ringling's Indian Beach residence has been let to T W Hullinger and Son of Bradenton. Architect is Francis J Kennard of Tampa. The project confirms Ringling will not move his winter residence to Miami.
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T. W
Ross Couple Celebrate Wedding Anniversary at Fruitville
Mr. and Mrs. Will Ross celebrated their wedding anniversary Friday at their Fruitville home. They entertained twelve friends with a social dinner and a delightful evening.
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Will Ross
Fruitville
Florida Legion Leaders Elected At Orlando Convention
The Florida State Convention of the American Legion in Orlando elected Dr. Jack Halton of Sarasota Bay Post No. 30 as vice commander for the 1st Congressional District and Mrs. F W Schultz of Sarasota Bay Auxiliary as 2nd vice president of the state auxiliary. The Sarasota group praised the selections and pledged support as Florida organizes auxiliaries across 21 posts and 79 posts statewide.
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Florida
The
American Legion
State Legion
Orlando
Elks’ Club
Sarasota
F. W. Schultz
Sarasota Bay
Woman’s Auxiliary
Committee On
Jack Halton
1St
Rowlett
Palmetto
Tampa
Bradentown
Jack
Colonel Walpole Leads Sarasota County Bill Boost
County Commissioner Frank A. Walpole of Sarasota, lauded for backing the county creation measure, returns from Tallahassee with the certified bill and governor signed pen. He helps organize a June 15 special election ratifying the Sarasota county bill, signaling strong local support and development optimism.
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Frank A. Walpole
Tallahassee
Sarasota Coaty
Supreme Cour
Walpole
Board of County Commissionees
Sarasota County
Hardee
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Bie Ridge
DR. Jos. Halton
Chas. Ringling
Sarasota Bay Post
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Supreme Court
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