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Newspaper
Charlotte News
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
9
One hundred sixty five athletes entered the Southern Association AAU junior championship at Tulane Field. It is the first junior meet for the association, with many entrants having starred in prior senior meets. Under AAU rules, competitors who have never won first place may enter the junior event.
Attractive five room modern cottage in good condition half a block from the car line on the shady side of the street. Offered at a low price of 2700 dollars with favorable terms. Currently rented to a desirable tenant but possession can be arranged quickly before it’s gone.
Washington reports Spartansburg club may deliver Hulk Walker for a trial in left field. Kahoe works to arrange immediate transfer as Walker, popular for speed and arm, batted .485 with 14 homers in 53 hits this season. McAleer notes he seeks youngsters and aims to evaluate him in fast company.
Notice states Charlotte voters will decide on July 4 1911 whether to issue bonds totaling up to 1 065 000 for water sewer streets school auditorium projects. Provisions include bond terms 20 30 years interest up to 4 1 2 percent and tax schemes to fund interest and principal.
Davidson county grand jury returned a true bill against E C Goodpasture of Overton county on the charge of offering to bribe during Tennessee legislative filibuster. Representative J Q McDonald said Goodpasture offered 1500 before the session to align with Democrats on organization and to repeal liquor and election laws. McDonald testifies before grand jury. J J B Johnson of Paris testified.
The Aero Club of America reports five entries for the national race in Kansas City starting July 10. From these, two pilots will join the international cup race beginning October 15 from Kansas City. Entrants include The Million Population Club of St. Louis, Kansas City Aero Club led by H. E. Honeywell, the Aero Association of Topeka, Kas, Lieut. Frank P. Lahm, and a New York entrant whose identity is not yet revealed.
General H trotting stallion sold for 15000 to A W Parish of Cleveland Ohio acting for the Russian government. The horse was owned by W M Parslow and George Haas of Calgary and will be shipped to Russia after the season. The report includes stray quips and satire about remarks from Sillicus and Cynicus.
All property owners or controllers must return a sworn list of taxable property to the city clerk and treasurer by June 30 1911. Include number of lots or parts and all other taxable property under state laws or city ordinances. Returns accepted at City Hall Charlotte from June 1 until July 1 1911.
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