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Newspaper
Charlotte News
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1911
Page
1
Governor Woodrow Wilson urges sweeping reform of taxation and labor policy. He notes the need for changes in chartered corporations and stresses a balanced tax approach to modernize the economy.
The article argues for stronger state regulation of employers and public policy. It calls for comprehensive changes to prevent evasions of the law, extend oversight to active licensees, and ensure fair practices in hiring and disability issues. It discusses public welfare, tax systems, and legislative action to stabilize prices and food safety in New Jersey.
Governor Ison outlines reforms focusing on worker compensation liability for disabled workers, broader civil service rules, tighter control of corporations, and a conservation law. He argues reforms should be practical and timely, without radical disruption, and notes the era’s business changes demand clear regulation and accountability. The speech signals a broader push to modernize governance amid rapid corporate growth.
Paris reports two revolver shots in the chamber of deputies aimed at Premier Briand. He escaped unharmed while M Mirman was hit in the leg. The would be attacker, Giselme, a Bayonne clerk, was seized by police and locales describe Briand's secure exit. Giselme, recently freed from an insane asylum, had a history of assaults on officials.
Augusta Maine Jan 17 Charles F Johnson of Waterville a Democrat was elected United States senator to succeed Eugene Hale by the Maine legislature Johnson polled 107 votes to 67 for Frederick A Powers of Houston Republican Johnson succeeds Hale as the Maine senator and will take office later this year
Lincoln Nebraska January 17 Representative G M Hitchcock Democrat was today elected United States senator to succeed Senator F J Burkett.
Hartford voters report George Payne McLean of Simsbury as the Republican choice for United States senator for a six year term starting March 4. He will succeed Morgan G. Bulkeley, with selection made by the General Assembly.
Austin on January 17 witnessed one of the largest gatherings in state history for the inauguration of Governor Colquitt and Lieutenant Governor Davidson. Colquitt spoke for conservative government envisioning fewer and better laws and safer legislation.
John K. Tener of Charleroi was inaugurated governor of Pennsylvania. In his inaugural address he urged abolishing the railroad commission and creating a public commission with broad oversight of all corporations and individuals handling public utilities.
The first ballot in the New York assembly for United States senator shows Sheehan leading with 66 votes, Shepard 17, Parker 6, and Depew 59, with several minor totals. The senate tally lists Sheehan 25, Shepard 2, Depew 20, and others with single votes, plus one absentee.
An editorial defends newsboys against Charlotte Evening Chronicle policy of selling only one paper. It argues restricting sales harms boys and profits, noting increased News sales and urging fair access across all sellers including stands and blind vendors. The piece questions the ethics of restricting multiple paper sales to a single child.
Baltimore hosts national Democratic leaders for the Jackson Day events of 1910. Governor Harmon of Ohio leads the visiting delegation, with remarks at the Lyric Theatre and a banquet at the Fifth Regiment Armory. Speakers include Senator Shively, Rep A Mitchel Palmer, Theodore M Bell, Rep James M Graham, Maj James C Hemphill, former Sen J C S Blackburn, and Private John Allen.
Nashville Tenn January 17 two ballots were taken in a joint convention for United States Senator. Final tally McMillin 62 Frazier 35 Haynes 31 Sims 1 Hall 1. Needed 66 votes. No election. Convention adjourned until tomorrow.
Spartanburg Jan. 17. The Cotton Manufacturers Association of South Carolina met to approve curtailment of mill output from April to September. Individual mills may begin earlier if desired. The move mirrors reduced demand and lower finished-product prices seen in New England and the South. Attendees represented over 4 million spindles.
Columbia reports Cole man's Livingston Blease sworn in as governor after defeating Featherstone in the Democratic primary. The oath was given by Magistrate Dunbar before a large crowd, with Lt. Gov. Smith also sworn in. A spectator suffered a heart attack in the crush. In his inaugural address Blease blasts the press, opposes government by injunction, school funding for blacks, and advocates segregation and economic restraint while pledging lawful, constitutional governance.
A Raleigh dispatch reports Senator Gardner introducing in the senate a bill to incorporate the North Carolina Interurban Railway Company for a trolley line from Gastonia through Cherryville Shelby and Caroleen to Asheville. A separate measure proposes a seven-city state building commission and a $1 million bond issue for a new state administration building. The Greensboro commission form of government is ratified. Washington coverage describes Senator Aldrich's banking plan for a reserve association of America with local bank federations and no central bank, aiming to resist control by monetary interests or politics.
The day’s session covers Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk trial with testimony from Lundy Wilson and doctors on arsenic testing. Alabama legislature begins Bankhead succession vote while Aldrich outlines a tentative national banking plan with new branch structures and mutual support features.
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