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Newspaper
Charlotte News
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1911
Page
1
The Canadian reciprocity measure clears Senate after a lengthy, partisan fight. Amendments from the House and riders are debated as the bill moves toward final passage and transmission back to the House for signature and presidential approval.
Federal officers morning for Atlanta in custody Peter Kernan convicted Wednesday in U S court and sentenced to one year in prison for engaging in the manufacture and sale of elo at Asheville.
Elcents, Cal., July 22. H. C. was sentenced yesterday for robbery. He admitted taking from a local jeweler while a companion beat the victim into unconsciousness. Jack Pearson, at large, is believed to be connected to the crime and may be traced through accomplices, including a habitual thief.
A timeline from March 1910 to July 22 detailing Taft administration efforts toward a Canada climate on Payne Aldrich tariff reciprocity. Key events include treaty announcements, January lobbying, House passage votes, Senate inaction, extra-session convening, Underwood bill introduction, and Senate actions on the measure.
Nine horses ridden by tourists on a Yosemite Valley trail were struck and killed by lightning. None of the riders were seriously injured. The incident occurred after a bolt of lightning hit the steep trail, according to Associated Press reports received in San Francisco.
Washington July 22 an army officer deemed temperamental or ill natured and thus disqualified for duty will face retirement to make room for leaders of men under newly promulgated army revised regulations from the War Department.
In Astrabad Mohammed Ali Mirza entered amid cheers and gunfire as Astrabad supports the exiled Shah. The city’s route to Teheran is guarded and the exiled ruler faces a ten day mountains crossing. In Teheran Yeprin of the Bakhtiaris forms cavalry and artillery to oppose the advance.
Atlanta reports no legislative session today with the capitol halls quiet. Traveling joint committees on the state sanitarium and the state penitentiary are in Milledgeville to inspect the facilities under their jurisdiction.
In Viterno Italy July 22 defense lawyers provocatively struck causing the Camorra case to be adjourned until next Wednesday. Crown witness Captain Fabioni accused lawyer Livy of suborning perjury and Livy retorted in a crude manner. Other attorneys left the courtroom and appealed to President Bianchi for protection before resuming.
New Orleans report cites Porto Rican fruit exporter Joseph Wenar asserting independence moves ahead of Secretary Stimson’s July visit. He claims anti American sentiment stems from Washington appointments and irrigation land schemes that raised costs for Puerto Ricans.
In McCloud California on July 22 a Southern Pacific train halted three times due to caterpillars that heavily greased the track. The engine drew only one coach up a grade between McCloud and Sisson, using sand to improve wheel grip each time and stopping again when power was cut.
Texans cast ballots statewide on a constitutional amendment to outlaw sale and manufacture of liquor. Rain dampened some rural turnout but voters packed polling places from Dalhart to Fort Worth as both sides claimed strong support and city women urged the cause with marches and fasts.
Republican guards guard the entrances to the University of Coimbra to keep striking students out. The city remains quiet otherwise after street fighting tied to current political agitation left many injured.
In Stephenson Alabama last night burglars blew open the Tennessee Valley Bank safe with nitro glycerine and escaped with 1200 dollars. They left 5000 in an inner drawer and covered bank windows with dark cloth. The crime was discovered this morning and officers are追 on the trail.
Washington reports that the Postmaster General designated additional first and second class post offices as postal savings banks. By June 30 over fifteen thousand people had opened accounts in 400 offices. In Bedford Indiana all early depositors were foreign born. in Miami Florida half of early depositors were non native Americans. Deposits at the new banks will start August 21.
Theodore Roosevelt argues in a Outlook piece that two forces hinder Alaska development: rich capitalists seeking private fortunes and Congressmen blocking laws to help honest development. He cites Controller Bay as vital for a free Behring coal-field outlet and urges keeping land under public control to prevent monopolies and ensure fair, wide development.
A German astrologer and magician, Charles F. Hoffman, wrote Sheriff Mangum of Fulton County offering occult methods to reveal the identity of the Negro killer known as Jack the Ripper and locate Wylie Smith. The sheriff replied that he will hire the strolger if the county pays nothing unless Hoffman provides results.
San Francisco reports that nearly three quarters of shots hit seven mile distant moving targets at the Presidio land batteries during annual California National Guard maneuvers. Encampment actions wrap up tomorrow.
James Mc Cahill a Duluth mine owner and self made millionaire died at his Lake City summer home at age 58. Once a carpenter he traded a Duluth real estate parcel worth about 1500 dollars for 160 acres on the Mesaba range which became the Shenango iron mine. The claim yielded over 40 million tons of iron ore and a 25 cent per ton royalty helped mount Cahill’s fortune toward ten million dollars.
A Washington observer notes that Mexico's turbulence stems from local officials chosen by the federal government. He points out abuses by mayors and magistrates provoke resentment, pushing isolated protests into a broader challenge to the central government in Mexico City.
Col Sidney W. Taylor of the second field artillery and commander of the department of the Columbia has been placed on the retired list on his own application after forty four years of service.
Atlanta July 22 conservative Atlantans and Georgia society women weigh Payton bill opening vote for women in city county state and national elections. If passed it would also allow jury service and office holding except congress and U S senator. A governor seat possible but not called governess.
Richmond July 22. Henry C. Beattie Jr. under arrest for the killing of his wife. His cousin Paul Beattie also held and a signed statement claims the cousin bought the shotgun used in the crime. Police pursue strongest possible case while Beattie maintains an intruding stranger fired the fatal shot.
New York reports the May 12 collision between United Fruit Co. steamship Admiral Farragut and Ward Line Meridia, causing Meridia to sink in 35 fathoms with $800,000 in gold and silver lost. The board of steamship inspectors found it an unavoidable accident due to unusual atmospheric conditions. charges against Captain Robinson and Second Officer Pendleton were dismissed after weather testimony.
Atlanta July 22. Lawmakers rushed to end week’s session as Speaker Holder barred entry to secure a quorum, signaling a quick adjournment and a desire to return home for the weekend.
Atlanta July 22 Senator Prather and H C Blalock push a measure to garnish laborers wages in the senate this year but the bill faces little chance of passage.
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