Fragmentary OCR Notice From City Ledger
Fragmentary text shows scattered names and addresses in a city directory style snippet. Readable items include street phrases and numbers, with incomplete local details and potential contact lines.
Charlotte News in Charlotte, North Carolina
We have 6,272,717 pages in North Carolina
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Charlotte News
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1911
Page
10
Cotton and market wrap from New York and South
The report notes spot cotton mixed prices in the southeast with declines and recoveries, and New York cotton markets trading barely steady before weather reports. Stocks show mixed moves with copper, tobacco and rail shares fluctuating, closing heavier after early gains. U S Steel and peers dip while copper issues show late strength.
Secretaries Meeting of Carolina's and Circuit at Manufacturers' Club
The secretaries of the Carolina circuit met at the Manufacturers' Club. Frank E. Beane of Augusta and T. M. Arrasmith led the gathering with secretary Kesmith noting the purpose to coordinate fair schedules. Secretaries approved actions and praised strong turnout. dates listed for Mecklenburg circuit events span October into early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Frank E. Beane
Augusta
T. M. Arrasmith
G. E. Webb
Minane
Charlotte
Mecklenburg
Mrs Staffano Dies After Lingering Illness at 76
Mrs Staffano widow of Mr oo died this morning after a lingering illness in Raleigh. She is survived by her daughter Mrs G A deceageed and a son, with relations to Asheville and Charlotte. Born in Marista she came to America and settled in Raleigh. A devotee of the Catholic church, she was held in high regard by family and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at St Peters Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staffano
G. A. Deceageed
Sand
G. A
A. Vita
Asheville
Falo
Marista
America
Raleigh
Veila
A. Vita Charlotte
Jre
Peters Catholic Church
Joseph
New Orleans Cotton Futures Steady Despite Weak Cables
New Orleans cotton futures edged near unchanged with a small net gain in late trading as poor cables and heat across the eastern belt weighed early. Bulls returned on short covering and heavy weather reports, lifting new crop contracts 2 to 4 points over yesterday’s close while old crop held 3 to 5 points above prior levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Carolines
Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Ccatton Belt
Jan Wee Seos
New York Cotton Seed Oil Prices and Sales
New York on June 6 reports closing prices for cotton seed oil with spot at 6.66 to 6.72 and nearby months from June to January showing slight shifts. Trade notes 190 July, 100 August, 499 Sept, 700 October, 100 Nov sold across calls, total sales 6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Money closes with firm mercantile rates
New York June 6 prime mercantile paper ranges 3 1 2 to 4 per cent while sterling exchange remains steady. Actual business in bankers' bills at 484.25 for 60 day bills and 485.95 for demand. Commercial bills at 483 1 2. Bar silver 53 1 2. Mexican dollars 45c. Government bonds weak and railroad bonds irregular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Money
New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
St. Louis Grain Prices Down on June 6
The St Louis grain market reports declines with wheat at 90 1 2 to 91 for No 2 red and 90 1 2 to 98 liquid for No 2 hard. Corn prices ease to 54 1 4 for No 2 hard and 55 to 56 for No 2 white. Oats quote weaker at 36 1 2 for No 2 and 39 1 2 for No 2 white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Grain
St. Louis
Cotton Seed Oil Prices in New Orleans Report
New Orleans June 6 report shows prime refined oil at 6.49 dollars per barrel. Choice meal at 8 percent ammonia priced at 2912.5 per long ton and choice cake at 26.62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Crude Cotton Seed Oil Price Report from Atlanta
Crude cotton seed oil closes at 41 1 2 cents per pound in Atlanta trading on June 6, with buyers and sellers watching for market direction and nearby demand signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Sunday Game Triggers Grand Jury Indictments
Nashville jury returns twenty indictments for Sunday baseball following last Sunday's Birmingham versus Nashville game, highlighting legal action tied to the event and ongoing sports discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Birmingham
London Stocks Hold Early Steady Amid Wall Street Drift
American securities opened steady in London on June 6 with first prices near unchanged and later trading showing irregular moves. By noon values ranged from 13 8 above to 1 2 below yesterday's New York close as the market tracked Wall Street fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Canadian Pacific
American
Westinghouse Electric
U. S. Steel
Atchison
Northern Pacific
Southern Pacific
St. Paul
Stock Exchange
Supreme Court
U.S. Steel
Tennessee Copper and Distillers Securities
Underwood Typewriter
American Tobaccos
Sia
Atchison, Tees Great Northern Ptd
Norfolk & Weern
Erie
Union Pacific
American Telephone
Anaconda Mining Co
Atlantic Coast ‘Line
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Great Northern
Illinois Central
Interborough
Interborough-Met
Louisville & Nashville
Missouri Pacific
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
National Biscuit
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Pacific Wahl Et Eetue Eee Bus
Pennsylvania
Pullman Palace Car
Sso
Wea
Ee Lou Rock Island Co
Roek Island Co
Ofd
Hikeag
Les McGowe
Southern Railway
United States Steel
Ete Moe
Wabash Didier
Aeban Western Union
Standard Oil
Lehigh Valley
London
American Securities
Call Money Steady On June Rates In New York
Money on call remained steady with a ruling rate of 2 1 4 percent. Closing bids were 2 3 8 with offers at 2 3 8. Time loans showed dull firm tone with sixty days 2 1 2 to 2 3 4 percent, 90 days 2 3 4 to 3 percent, and six months 8 1 4 to 1 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mr. R. B. Cochran Laid To Rest
Funeral services for Robert Brice Cochran a Mallard Creek resident aged 82 were conducted by Rev Beattie at Mallard Creek church. The church overflowed with county and Charlotte mourners as Cochran praised as a soldier and citizen. He was buried in the church graveyard he served for decades amid many floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brice Cochran
Mallard Creek
Mr. Beattie
Malllard Creek Church
Charlotte
Wheat and corn soften as rain cools Chicago market
Chicago grain prices slip after showers widen region reducing demand. Bearish support from a likely reciprocity bill and favorable European crop adds pressure, while liberal receipts and strong cash markets limit losses. July wheat and corn futures fall, oats weaker, and provisions firm as traders adjust positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sr Te
Hidane T
Cattie Market Daily Movement of Produce
Daily receipts show re shipments and totals for flour wheat corn oats rye and barley. Car lot receipts include wheat 42 cars with 12 contract grade corn 871 with 392 contract grade and oats 371. Total wheat receipts at Chicago Minneapolis Duluth today 221 cars versus last week’s holiday and 183 cars a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
Child Dies at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte
Mary Virginia Hill, 11 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Hill of Sharon South Carolina, died early this morning at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte after being brought for treatment. The parents stayed by the cot since arrival, and the body will be sent to Sharon this afternoon for tomorrow's funeral. Mrs Hill, formerly Miss Mary McMurray, was well known in Charlotte. Mr Hill is a prominent local merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Virginia
W. L. Hill
Sharon
S. C
Presbyterian Hospital
Hill
Charlotte
Mary McMurray
J. A. McMurray
Philadelphia Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian College
No Man with Big Mouth Bites Off More Than He Can Chew
A proverb style line about a person who overestimates his limits. It emphasizes consequences of overconfidence and the humor found in biting off more than one can chew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmer-Moore Co
City to pursue tax delinquents after grace period
The finance committee chair and members set July 15 as the final date taxpayers may settle. The delinquent list will be published and summary proceedings begin to collect taxes. Tax Collector John M Wilson is sending notices and has placed an advertisement in The News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Finance Committee
John M. Wilson
General Carr to Speak at Biddle University Commencement
General Julian 5. Carr of Durham will arrive tonight and deliver the annual commencement address at Biddle University tomorrow. He will be hosted at the Selwyn hotel and is praised as a friend to the colored people, assisting in efforts for their advancement. Dr. McCrory arranged the appearance with Carr as a strong advocate and ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian 5. Carr
Durham
Biddle University
General Carr
University
Selwyn Hotel
Charlotte
McCrory
Award Medals at Erskine Today
At Erskine College commencement the Kirkpatrick medal for oratory went to D. L. Lauderdale of Winnsboro South Carolina. The Mower medal for declamation was awarded to J. L. Grier of Camden Alabama. The Educational Aid Society $50 scholarships were won by J. S. Moffatt for Seniors Miss Mary Kennedy for Juniors D. P. Patterson for Sophomores and H. B. Blakely Jr. for Freshmen. Best story in the college magazine went to W. L. Newton of New Albany. Best poem went to Jas. H. Boyce of Atoka Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Due West
S. C
Donalds
Erskine
A. m
Kirkpatrick
D. L. Lauderdale
Winnsboro
Mower
J. L. Grier
Camden
Ala
Educational Aid Society
J. S. Moffatt
Miss Mary Kennedy
Sophmore
D. P. Patterson
H. 3. Blakely, Jr
Www. L. Newton
New Albany
Jas. H. Boyce
Atoka
Tenn
Young Lady Prevents Duel as Fateful Shooting Occurs
Miss Flossie Hicks rushed to stop a deadly pistol duel at Eagle Rock North Carolina. J B Robertson was mortally wounded and H W Montague was injured. Hicks struck Robertson’s gun arm with a buggy whip. Robertson died soon after. Montague surrendered and faces a preliminary hearing. Miss Hicks, daughter of R H Hicks, aided at his home after a wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Flossie Hicks
Eagle Rock
J. B. Roberston
H. W. Montague
Robertson
Montague
Miss Hicks
Clarice
Hicks
Miss Robertson
R. H. Hicks
Commencement Night At Due West College Honors Seniors
The Euphemian and Philo Societies held their joint commencement in Due West. Debates covered women's suffrage with J. Kennedy for the affirmative and A. G. Harris for the negative. Oratorical awards were given to O. G. Davis, Wm J. Henry, G. E. Kidd, W. W. Parkinson, and A. F. Settlemeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Due West
Euphemian
Philo
J. S. Moffatt
J. G. Barron
J. ©. Kennedy
A. G. Harris
Pineville
N.C
S. A. Tinkler
Atoka
Tenn
Mir
David Lauderdale
Winnsore
Bsgs
Christian Young
Tne
Oliver Johnson
D. D
Wignsboro
Ss. C
Coin Returned After Two Decades in Oil City
Frank Woods, a local hotel proprietor in Oil City Pennsylvania, handled a 50 cent piece again yesterday that he had engraved with his initials twenty years ago when a guest paid a bill with the coin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Frank Woods
Woods
Weather unsettled with showers for Charlotte area
Weather outlook shows unsettled conditions with showers tonight or Wednesday for Charlotte and vicinity. North Carolina experiences local showers with moderate variable winds, affecting the state through the midweek period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte and Vicinity
Weather Disturbance Keeps Lake Region Unsettled
A Monday disturbance over the eastern Lake region remains stationary with a cold front. light showers, mainly thunderstorms, have hit the Ohio valley, Lake region, New England, and scattered cotton belt areas. Heavy rainfall fell in parts of Georgia and Alabama with unsettled conditions extending to tonight and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
New England
Atlantic Coast
Cotton Belt
eGorgia
Alabama
Pacific Northwest
Mississippi River
Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountain
Wyoming
Oklahoma
M. C. Faulk
Weather Forecast Update for Southeast States
The forecast covers North and South Carolina Georgia and Alabama with unsettled conditions. Local showers are expected tonight or Wednesday and winds will be moderate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Weather Across the South Forecasts Fair Skies
Mississippi and neighboring states see generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with light variable winds. New Orleans and coastal Louisiana east Texas expect warm, fair weather with cooler nights, while Arkansas Oklahoma and West Texas forecast fair skies with cooler temperatures in northern areas and the Panhandle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
New Orleans
Louisiana
East Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
West Texas
Panhandle
Slashes Her Sister Appeals From Fine Case At Recorder Court
In a Recorder Court session Mery Catton was arrested after a nighttime attack on her sister Josephine Miller. Catton received a $50 fine plus costs, filed an appeal, and hired lawyer Jake Newell. School Commissioner S F Tomlinson is bedridden at home. his absence is noted as the school bond issue remains urgent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorders Court
Mery Catton
Walter Orr
R. A. Tarlton
Josephine Miller
Jake Newell
S. F. Tomlinson
North Church Street
Tompkins Heads to Browning Rock for Summer
Mr. D. A. Tompkins plans a lengthy stay at Browning Rock, spending the majority of the summer there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Tompkins
Browing Rock
N and W Railway Schedule May 15 1910 Exect
Train timetable from Roanoke to Charlotte Winston Salem and Martinsville with morning and afternoon departures. Additional trams run daily to Winston-Salem except Sunday. Connects at Roanoke for east and west services. Full dining cars and California coast trips offered with round trip fares. Map folders available. Bevill Bragg generic agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N Am
Charlotte So. Ry
Winston N&w
Mart’ville
N&w
Roancke New Ly
Winston-Satem
Roanoke
California
W. B. Bevill
M. F. Bragg
Gen
Trav. Pass
Fioanoke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tryen
Altoast
Bre
Fread St
Hiege St
APE
Setween
Ler Co
Gidney EY
Fryon St
Ick
Fon
Hoe
Lon
Bie, N.C
Atis
Frie. Nn. C
Nasi
Piraing
Jane
Jeans
Juve
Speenlawnert
Celeago Provisiors
Ronger
Carolina Chemical
Bine
Virginia
Uplands
Do Gulf
New York Stock Market
Opel
Elrenlt
Wy Salem
Ite
Fia
London Stocks
R. B. Cochran
Chicago Grain
Cattie Market
Reeves
Presbyterian
Fletcher
Castoria
United States Department of Agriculture
Willis L. Moore
Hig
Jéo
Carr
S. Tryon St
DUE West College
North Carolina
Search the Charlotte News Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Charlotte News?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.