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Charlotte News

Location

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1911

Page

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Severe Earthquakes Record Early This Morning

Tremors of unusual intensity were logged at multiple points nationwide with reports from City, Mexico hit hard. Casualties and structural damage attributed to a massive quake. reports indicate many buried in ruins and widespread devastation. Observers at Loyola and Georgetown note unprecedented strength and distant origin near New Orleans.

Mexico City Naton, Db Georgetown Uni 1 Servatory

Earthquake Kills Soldiers in Destruction of Town

A fierce quake at 4 o'clock devastates a town area. Reports say 70 soldiers were trapped in ruins and many structures collapsed around artillery depots. Wounded estimated 60 to 70.

Earthquake Wreckage and Aftermath Reported Across South Regions

A severe earthquake caused widespread destruction as buildings toppled across major cities including Santo Domingo and Belem. Reports describe collapsed schools, prisons, armories, and central stations with casualties among engineers and residents, while tremors were felt from Alaska to South America.

Firemen and Southern Railway Wage Dispute

Mediation under the Erdman act opens in Washington as firemen insist on a 20 percent wage increase at the fifth meeting with railway officials. H. Teat, acting vice-president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, states the 20 percent demand remains non negotiable.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Southern Railway

Poultrymen Perfect Organization Formed

Nashville Tenn June 7 Southern poultry and egg shippers today perfected permanent organization with officers O P Barry Alexandria Tenn president S Cristol Bowling Green Ky vice president J J Naive Nashville secretary Norman I Taylor Burnside Ky treasurer S H Grm stead Louisville Ky chairman of the executive committee

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Southern Poultry and Egg Shippers O. P. Barry Alexandria, Tenn S. Cristol Bowling Green J. J. Naive And Norman I. Taylor Burnside S. H. Grrmstead Louisville

Hook And Rogers May Get Contract For State Building

After 15 hours the state building commission remains undecided on the architect and plans for the $250000 state building. The contest narrows to Hook & Rogers of Charlotte and F Thorn ton Marye of Atlanta with Frank B Simpson of Raleigh as associate. The decision will be made today. The structure may be three or five stories.

Raleigh N. C State Building Commission Hook & Rogers Charlotte F. Thornton Marye Atlanta Frank B. Simpson

Tennessee invites young Taft to take examination there

Nashville June 7 The Nashville Industrial Bureau telegraphed Robert Alphonso Taft to come to Nashville and take the state bar examination and practice in Tennessee. Taft was denied examination in Ohio for not registering when starting law study and must wait two years before the Ohio exam.

Nashville Tenn Nashville Industrial Bureau Today Robert Alphonso Taft President Taft Taft Ohio

Relief From Heat Sweeps Southwest After Heatwave

Cooler temperatures arrived across the Southwest on June 7 giving relief from recent heat. Oklahoma City reached 78 degrees, and rains were reported in parts of Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma. Northwestern Oklahoma ended a weeks long drought.

Associated Press Kansas City Oklahoma City Missouri Kansas Oklahoma

Atlanta's Autos Licenses Rise With Matched Rates

Atlanta June 7 727 automobile licenses have been issued in Georgia by Secretary of State Cook. The number grows at about 35 daily. The total value of licensed cars is estimated at 13 million 90 thousand five hundred dollars.

Atlanta Cook

Judge Gary Defends Steel Merger Before House Panel

In Washington on June 7 Judge E H Gary head of United States Steel testified again before the Stanley Steel Trust committee. He discussed the absorption of Tennessee Coal and Iron by US Steel and the White House approval cited by Roosevelt and Root. He said government action to block the merger would have been opposed by him if denied at the White House.

Associated Press Washington E. H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Stanley Steel Trust Committee House Gary Littleton Tennessee Coal & Iron Company Steel Corporation Bureau of Corporations Steel Trust United States Pittsburg Coal and Coke Company Stanley Monongahela River Pittsburg Coal & Coke Company Ohio River Hall Pittsburg Stock Exchange Oliver Mr. Hall Rail Company Pittsburg Monongahela Roosevelt Root White House Mr. Root Pink Mr. Gary Frick Bartlett Georgia U. S. Steel Corporation Mr. Littleton Tennessee Coal & Iron Wall Street Madero Juarez Mexico Chihuahua California Secret Service New York San Antonio Eagle Pass Laredo

General Debate on Reciprocity Bill in Washington

In Washington on June 7 the House opened general debate on the Underwood wool bill. The Republican minority signaled a vigorous assault, aiming to cut wool and woolen schedules by more than half. Democratic Leader Representative Underwood planned to open with arguments from the majority report.

Washington, D. C House of Representatives Ways and Means Payne Daizell Nedham Longworth Underwood House Majority Committee Tariff Board Congress Mann Ways and Means Committee

Conference of Charities Opens in Boston

Boston prepares for the Thirty-eighth Annual Conference of charities and corrections with seven of the citys largest halls booked for the week. The opening program focuses on the problem of prison labor and features officials from the organization.

Conference of Charities Boston Annel Conference of Charities and Corrections

High Point Moves To Extend GIA Service In City

City council met to set routes for extending streetcar lines. Plans call for a line on English Street from Main to near the city limits and a North Main Street loop to serve the city park while avoiding the interurban line. Also approved were street, water, sewer improvements including curb, macadam, water pipes, hydrants, and bids pending. Atlantic Bitulithic Co. repair work approved. School board re elected: J Elwood Cox chair, W H Ragan vice chair, S L Davis secretary, A E Tate treasurer.

High Point Z. V. Taylor Public Service Company Clark English Street Main Atlantic Bitulithic Co Messrs J. Elwood Cox L. Davis F. Tomlinson W. H. Ragan Cffcers S. L. Davis A. E. Tate

Camorrist Trial Resumes in Italy for Cuoccolo Case

The 36 Camorrists trial over General Cuoccolo and wife resumes in Viterbo Italy after a juror illness. Witness Santafede recounts petty crimes from 1891 and $15000 loot. Villani of Mimi a Mare tavern testifies to banquets on June 5 and 8 1906. Police officer Ventimiglia reaffirms belief Cuocolo was killed by Camorrists.

Associated Press Viterbo Italy Cuoccolo Santafede Zaimi Gennaro Cuoccolo Villani Torreo del Greco Ventimiglia Torres del Greco Cuocedo

Marines Ordered Northward From Guanatanamo

Washington reports two thousand marines at Guan tanamo Cuba are ordered northward as the Mexico situation becomes critical. Coast artillery units at Galveston will also be sent back to northern stations within days.

Associated Press Washington Guantanamo Cuba Mexico Galveston

Senator Rouvier Dies in Paris at Age

Paris reports the death of Senator Rouvier, who had twice served as premier of France, with the news confirmed in the capital on June 7.

Rouvier Paris Senator Rouvier France

Finley Smoot Wedding to Take Place in Alexandria

Edward Finley son of J E Finley a wealthy banker of North Wilkesboro will wed Miss Smoot daughter of J Clinton Smoot part owner in the tannery at North Wilkesboro in Alexandria Virginia this evening at 6 30. A large party of Tar Heels are present to witness the ceremony.

Washington Edward Finley J. E. Finley North Wilkesboro Miss Smoot J. Clinton Smoot Alexandria

Big Road Denies Discrimination Lawsuit In Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania Railroad denied charges of rate discrimination in a case involving grain shipments to Keystone Elevator Company. The suit, tied to West billed exports and export versus domestic rates, follows a Savannah acquittal of a Miller & Sons member and cites Keystone as leased to the Miller firm.

Associated Press Philadelphia Savannah L. F. Miller & Sons Pennsylvania Railroad Keystone Elevator Company Inter- State Commerce Commission West Keystone Company South Atlantic Coast Miller Company

Great Polo Game Again Postponed

The second polo match between English and American teams for the polo championship, set for this afternoon at Westbury L I, was postponed to tomorrow at 4 30 p m due to wet field conditions. Reports from England on visiting players’ length of stay vary, but no penalties seem likely if cavalry officers miss the deadline.

Associated Press New York Westbury L. I England

Tar Heel boys in Washington show varied fates at capital

Ernest Finley of Alleghany county quits after two days as a House page saying the capital lacks appeal. Glenn McKay of Mooresville secures a place in the House press gallery. Tariff talks focus on cotton and wool schedules as Senate inaction delays Canadian reciprocity.

Washington Ernest Finley Alleghaney County Doughton Pauline Old Alleghaney Sticks Glenn McKay Mooresville House T. Pence Oscar W. Underwood S. W. Cramer R. M. Miller Charlotte Senate

Rabies Tag: EightYearOld Given Pasteur Treatment

In Atlanta on June 7 A P Polk eight years old of Marietta Georgia received Pasteur treatment after a dog bite to the face and shoulder raised rabies concern. The dog was believed rabid.

Associated Press Atlanta P. Polk Marietta, Ga Pasteur

Aldermen to Meet Over Revenue Act

A special meeting of the board of aldermen is called for tomorrow night at 8 30 to consider the Revenue Act alone. No other business will be taken up.

Aldermen Board of Aldermen

Rebel Leader Madero Enters Mexico City Capitol Amid Cheers

Francis Madero Jr. entered the government seat in Mexico City as thousands lined the streets in a celebratory reception. Dignitaries, women in carriages, and soldiers joined a noisy procession to the national palace while reports of plots against Madero surfaced and U.S. border spies were noted.

Associated Press Mexico City Francisco I. Madero, Jr Madero Viva Madero National Palace Berlin Liverpool Hia Antonio Villacencia House of Denuties W. L. Dunne Monterey Daniel de Vi Senora Agulles Serdan Senora Serdan Puebla Serdan Sen Cuthberto Ridalgo

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