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10 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Charlotte News
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
1
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The report notes widespread high temperatures across Chicago Des Moines Oklahoma City and Texas with readings around 100 degrees. Severe heat affects Kansas City St Joseph and nearby areas while Des Moines and Chicago forecast continued warmth with lingering heat warnings.
The managers of the Thompson property sold 30 acres to Geo for 20000. The land along Teen Creek adjacent to the development plan is being considered for incorporation into the scheme by Stephens Co officials.
A large fleet starts a trial race to select boats for Kiel Week. Eleven lass boats sailed in the event, including a lack among the entrants. The course began in the harbor with a two-interval layout and the race served as a preliminary for the German regatta.
Report states a vessel was destroyed at night on the Amur river with fatalities among the crew. The disaster occurred during a period of heavy activity on the Asiatic waterway with no survivors mentioned.
It is reported that the post office and fifteen houses near French Creek are blown up with dynamite today. The blast occurred about ten miles from Elkins West Virginia and is attributed to unknown saboteurs.
Capt. Raoug Pryce, once a general in the army of liberation in Lower California, arrives in San Francisco seeking employment. He says the Los Angeles junta refused food clothing and ammunition, making it impossible to resist an attack. he resigned his command.
Punxsutawney Pa June 19 Five valuable trotting and pacing horses owned by N G Edelblute perished when a stable burned today. Horses named King Joe Baron H Alconcara Chimes and a con were killed in the blaze believed started by waimaps.
President Taft told the Boston Chamber of Commerce that he opposes the proposed Root amendment but accepts that its adoption does not violate the reciprocal treaty with Canada. He referenced remarks in Chicago on June 3 and noted his position in telegraphic form.
Berlin reports the Foreign Office says no candidate for the American ambassador to Germany has been presented and no rejection has occurred. The statement asserts neither the emperor nor the government could express any view on a name that has not been submitted.
Announcement at chapel confirms Miss Ellen Pendleton dean and acting president will become president. Pendleton, an 1896 graduate of Wellesley, was selected by the trustees.
Information reaches relatives at Indian Mound Tennessee that Thomas Richardson a 25 year old Tennessean who served with Mexican revolutionists was shot by federal troops after surrendering before the war ended.
Cincinnati June 10 An automobile carrying three children of Mrs Jeanne Halstead Davidson daughter of the late Murat Halstead her brother Robert Halstead and a chauffeur skidded on a curve and rolled down a 100 foot embankment on the river road just east of Ad dyston O early today The machine was reduced to splinters The most seriously hurt was Robert Halstead who suffered only broken ribs and a few sprains and bruises
Chattanooga June 10 General J B Cox U S district attorney and W B Miller special counsel were instructed by the Justice Department to appeal United States versus forty barrels and twenty kegs of coca cola to the circuit court of appeals The department holds the pure food law applies to soft drinks.
Alice Graff an 18 year old girl who vanished from her Ben gal area home Sunday was found today in Duluth Minnesota authorities report she is very weak and in need of care.
Nashville reporters note a late start as six of the 4A title contenders completed their first events at Noann. The delay leaves the field with uncertainty about lead changes and final outcomes.
Columbus Ohio June 10 C A Bond former mayor of Columbus now a Cleveland resident was named in Franklin county grand jury indictments. He allegedly tried to influence former State Senator Drake to keep the Rose county local option bill in the temperance committee where Drake served.
The body of Carrie Nation died last night in Leavenworth was taken to Kansas City Kansas by Mrs. M. D. Moore and Mrs. George Shubert. Funeral services will be held at Mrs. Moore's home and interment will be in Richmond Missouri. Asheville surveyors for Crest of the Blue Ridge highway arrived to set up camp on Craggy mountain to survey from Bull Gap to Buck Creek Gap.
Washington June 10. Chairman Beall pressured Attorney General Wickersham and District Attorney Wise to indict cotton spinners connected to the Patten Hayne and Brown Bull agreement. Beall questioned why indictments were not filed and hinted Wise failed to act. Wise cited limited jurisdiction and the statute of limitations. Indictments may follow as southern mill leaders face possible charges, with further inquiries planned into Charlotte meetings.
Despatch from Fez dated June 6 reports Swanson the American missionary is safe in his home under protection of Sefroo authorities. George Reed remains missing after seeking refuge from tribesmen a month ago near Seiroo in the mountains.
Hibbing Minn June 10 After a week of exhaustive searching the woods shores and swamps near Bengal for Alice Graff who disappeared last Sunday the hunt is abandoned. Only her father clings to life belief she remains alive experts say a woman cannot survive a swamp week without food or shelter and suppose she perished pursuing a deer into water.
Windsor Castle witnessed the investiture of the Prince of Wales with the Order of the Garter insignia as King George V and Queen Mary attended the ceremony in the throne room. The event included a brief service at St George's chapel and a private procession back to the castle while spectators from Eton and Windsor civic authorities watched.
Asheville, June 10. Senator Simmons of North Carolina told The Citizen Washington correspondent he would vote for the Canadian reciprocity pact if the Farmers Free list is added as an amendment. He denied a New York paper report and said he would vote for reciprocity only if the free list includes both what farmers buy and sell. He criticized claims that opposition comes from lumber and paper interests and stated his opposition to reciprocity unless farmer relief is provided.
Boston June 10. The Conference of Charities and Corrections discussed families desertion and non support and current laws. Speakers included Joseph C Logan Augusta Ga and William H Beldwin Washington. Also remarks on child labor standards and social work training with films on housing health and tuberculosis prevention.
Special to The News High Point June 10 The funeral for Mrs Joel Hill was held at Lexington after she died mysteriously at her mother's home in Jamestown. Sheriff and posse search for a burglar halted with no clues. A $500 reward offers to capture the culprits.
The Titan reports Admiral Li in charge of south China forces thwarted a planned rebellion. A lieutenant posed as a revolutionist and obtained rebel papers, revealing plans for a provisional government, edicts to bar foreign interference, and funding through loans from wealthy Chinese to pay the army. No revenge against the Manchurs was planned.
Washington June 10 A bill by Representative Caleb Powers proposes electrocution for capital offenses in the district of Columbia to replace hanging. The measure also allows commutation to life in prison for female offenders, inspired by Mattie Lomax the woman sentenced for murdering her husband.
Pittsburg June 10 Mrs C F Hill wife of a wealthy oil operator was shot in the side today. Doctor R Shaum and two others William Dauren and Emma Horn Side were arrested in connection with the incident. Mr Hill was on a business trip to the western oil fields.
Mitchell S D June 10 officials report Dr Loughead and James Clark of Letcher S D were driving along the Jim river bank when the earth sank beneath them sending their auto into the river and both men drowned at the scene.
The second division of the Atlantic fleet sailed from Stockholm today after a week in the Swedish capital. The ships head for Cronstadt and are due in St. Petersburg tomorrow where Emperor Nicholas will receive Admiral Badger and the fleet officers at the palace.
The carriage manufacturers of the Southern States will convene at the Selwyn Hotel on June 21 to organize an association of wholesale manufacturers and promote cooperation among members.
Forty Chinese were sent to San Francisco for deportation from El Paso on June 10. In the prior two days more than 300 Chinese from interior Mexico arrived in Juarez and caused trouble for U S customs guards as they tried to cross into the United States.
New Orleans on June 10 reports the local committee has fixed November 21 to 24 for the American Bankers Association convention and General Secretary Fred E. Farnsworth has approved the dates in a letter received yesterday.
A gunfire incident at the H Black Company garment plant in Cleveland leaves an unidentified man shot twice during a dispute with striking workers. Benjamin Aquino is arrested after resisting and firing at pursuing pickets. Outside contractors threaten walkout as steel workers unionize efforts escalate.
A inch long piece of glass embedded in the inside of J. J. Hutchison’s right cheek for three years was surgically removed by Dr. R. L. Gibbon. The fragment likely resulted from a streetcar collision three years ago when Hutchison was thrown against a window.
Report from Matehula notes fourteen miners killed in riots amid a strike by workers at the Asarco smelter. The Velarden a plant strike against American Smelting and Refining Company continues while miners retreat from wage demands.
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