Aldermen Debate Meat Tax and City Improvements in June Session
The Board of Aldermen met in regular June session to discuss a proposed meat tax for sanitation and protection, with divergent views on free trade and market fairness. The executive board was tasked with rehires of discharged officers, while street improvement ordinances and bids were set to begin pending advertisements. New appointments were made to the water, park and tree commissions as terms expired.
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Board of Aldermen
J. D. FeCall
McCall
Hunter
Matthews
H. L. Hunter
Chicago
Charlotte
Wearn
Orr
Luckey
Malcolm
North Trvon
Sixth Street
S. A
Mint
Southern Railroad
Brevard
McDowell
C. B. Bryant
Board of Water Commissioners
BR. R. Blair
Thomas Stewart
Messrs
W. W. Ward, Jr
J. R. and
W. S. Alexander
F. R. McNinch
Park and Tree Commission
Negro Run Amuck on Decatur Street
A man named Charles Powell was arrested after a spree on Decatur street Saturday night. He fired round after round at white men, wounding Officer J A McDaniel in the arm and also shooting Gordon Mitchell before his capture.
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Atlanta
Charles Powell
Decatur Street
J. A. McDaniel
Gordon Mitchell
Five room modern cottage in Fourth Ward for 2700
Attractive five room cottage with modern conveniences on the shady side of the street near the car line. Currently rented to a desirable tenant, possession can be obtained. offered at 2700 with favorable terms. Act quickly to secure this well priced property.
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Fourth Ward
List City Property For Taxation Notice 1911
City residents must return sworn lists of taxable property to City Clerk A. H. Wearn at City Hall, Charlotte, by June 30, 1911, detailing lots or parts thereof and other taxable property, with the returns accepted from June 1 to July 1, 1911.
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City Hall
Charlotte
Charlotte Township
J. Arthur Henderson
Cascarets Promote Internal Cleanliness for Health
A 19th century health advice note urges keeping the bowels clean with Cascarets rather than soap. It explains the bowels’ pores absorb nourishment and poisons, warns sluggish digestion causes decay, and recommends carrying a 10 cent box for gentle, prompt relief.
High Point News Highlights Church, Hotel, and Civic Moves
Rev Dr W C Tyree began two sermons at First Baptist to large crowds while revival efforts continue at Green Street Baptist and Welch Memorial M E Churches. George A Martin and family attend Trinity commencement as John R Pepper and Rev George R Stuart address local lay groups. Town officials offer 75 reward to stop false fire alarms and J J Farris plans talks in Washington on government land to support future post office expansion near the new building.
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High Point
W. C. Tyree
First Baptist Church
Pennsylvania
Green Street Baptist
Welch Memorial M. FE
George A. Martin
Trinity
G. A. Jr
J. J. Farris
Washington
Steadman
Gverman
Reaping Benefit From Neighbors Experience
Charlotte resident Robert H. Holbrooks reports relief from back pain and kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with restoring regular kidney secretions and easing his suffering. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY is the sole U.S. agent.
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Charlotte
Robert H. Holbrooks
Tenth St
N. C
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Thought There Was no Law Against Craps
A Cartersville, Georgia man Charlie Jones says he never heard of a law against craps shooting. He and another local, while waiting for a train near West Point, were caught by Officer Isom shooting under a tree. They thought arrest was a joke and joked about it as the officer approached.
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Atlanta
Charlie Jones
Cartersville
West Point
Isom
Darkeys
Fort McPherson
Stereopticon Views at Tenth Avenue Church
Tomorrow night at 8:15 in the lecture room of Tenth Avenue Presbyterian church a stereopticon show titled Through the Dragon Empire China will be projected. James Ricalton, famed photographer and traveler, produced the negatives and the program features life in seaport towns and interior districts with scenes from the siege of Tientsin. No admission charge. an offering will be taken.
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Tenth Avenue Presbyterian Church
China
James Ricalton
Hfe
Tientsin
Bond Election for Charlotte July 4 1911
Notice entitled to vote on authorizing bonds for water and sewer systems, streets, schools, and auditorium in Charlotte. Provisions set bond amounts up to 1,065,000 dollars with terms 20 to 30 years, interest up to 4.5 percent, and tax levies to secure payments. Election to be held July 4 1911 with ballots labeled Water Sewer Street Auditorium and School Bonds.
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Charlotte
A. D
General Assembly of
North Carolina
City of
Board of Aldermen
Board of Water Commissioners
Charlotte Auditorium
Auditorium
Superior Court
Mecklenburg County
General Assembly
Local Grocers Highlight Canned Goods and Fresh Fare
Charlotte area stores advertise bargains on canned oysters lemon peaches and sardines in olive oil. Specials include 12 1 2c cans, 15c syrup, 10c items from Briders Co and Miller Van Ness. Mills line up includes fresh bread and seasonable high grade teas as Sybeam Tea for iced tea.
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Ween
Holly Brand
Lars
Lara Sora
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Spartanhur
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Youne
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Dee
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Jas
A. Johnson
E. 9Th
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J. K. Wolfe
South College
Elizabeth
Mooroe Road
A. M. Young
POE
Nice
Elzabeth
Food Ag
Alex
P. O
Winston and Children’s Home
PGR
No. E. Third St
County Court House
Carriotte
Nature
Columbus
Ohio
Ida Neumeyer
Viav Reprevenative
North Brevard St
Globe Electric Co
Wakefield Farm
North Pine Street
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Dr. Levy
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C. H. Robinson & Co
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Jno
B. Ross
Eod
North Granat
West Ninth
D. H. Anderson
Bath
Lawing-Robbins Furniture Co
DMH
J. BE. Crayton & Co
J. E. Reilley
Park Ave
Diaz
Samson
Solomon
Hackney Bros
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N. Myers
N. McDowell
Gold St
J. P
L. L. Hackney
W. 5Th St
Morris E. Trotter
East Trade St
The
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Senate
W. C. Dowd
House of Representatives
A. H. Wearn
City Clerk & Treas
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Riages
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Bridgers & Co
W. Trace St
Miller-Van Ness Co
McNiel
N. Tryon
A. Lentz
Fred Cochrane
Mgr
Sunshine
W. M. Crowell
Morehead St
Suilaing & Loan
Shoemaker & Wallace
Tryon &T
Cc. F. Shuman
N. Gotlege St
Maco Piddler Charling
Fation
Sava
Allard
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Tryon Street
East 5Th St
College St
C. V. Farr
College
Railroad
Sherrill Mineral Water
Sherrill Mineral Water CO
G. H. Sadelson
Tryon St
H. C. Henderson
Dr. Kl. 1
Gidney
Henderson & Gidney
Hunt
A. D. Glascock
Reality Building
Charlotte, N. C
Osteopath
H. Rr
Ray
Gratis
F. L. Bonfoey
Tryon
Hugh W. Harris
Law Building
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