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Charlotte News

Location

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1911

Page

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Local Bid Totals and Priced Items

Bid listing shows numbers 83859 and 035 with $25.00 base price and $3600 total. A line notes 816.00 and 15.00 for a tree-related item at an address on ble treet.

Lorimer Investigation Intensifies Amid Fund Allegations

Senate inquiry into the Lorimer case resumes with testimony about a proposed campaign fund linked to the Harvest Company and Lumber interests. Clarence McCormick and Edward Hines discuss approaches to secure money, while officials question the source and secrecy surrounding the alleged $16,400 fund.

Lorimer leCormick Flurvester Company Clarence S. Funk Whyin Lomibhelr Corporation Edward “Ines Lumber Company Wil Permis Wes Funk Warble Couneel ofeCornick Unior League Rees ieCormick Medill Chicago Tribune Cormicks Ted Kohlsaat i McCorequentivy Coe Gald Hines Indigmant McCormick Ulek Jack Pot” Fundes

Unclear crumbling note on Senator Lea health update

Fragmentary report from June 20 states Mrs. associated with Sena Tennessee survived a blood loss after a husband’s bleeding incident. Doctors describe her as weak but stable, with optimism for recovery in days ahead. Senator Lea remains weakened though expected to regain strength soon.

Senaor Tennessee Lea

Two Cases Found Aboard Steamship Duca Dega

The steamer Duca Degga arrived from Genoa with two cases aboard. Sick steerage passengers were sent to the pest house at Swinburne Island for examination and quarantine.

Ed Press Genoa Naena Swinburne Ned Hoffman Island

Second Bribery Trial Scandal Opens In Ohio

The second state house bribery case begins in Columbus before Judge E B Kinkead with Diegle and Senator Andrews accused of soliciting bribes. The trial plans include dictagraph evidence fights and juror panels, following Nye's acquittal.

Associated Press Columbus E. B. Kinkead Mmon Pleas Court Vehicrmen Rodney J. Diegle Senate Argeant-At- Arms Diegle L. R. Andrews Pike County Nye Kinkead Hussman Dierle State House

Steamer Frinz Friedrick Hendrik Searched for Venezuelan Ex-President

Dutch steamer Frinz Friedrick Hendrik arrived in Willemstad Curacao and was searched by police to find Cipriana Castrott former president of Venezuela, but he was not found on board.

I*ress Willemstad Curacao Frinz Friedrick Hendrik Cipriana Castrott Venezuela

Coronation Week Crowds and Rehearsals in London

London June 20 crowds filled Westminster and Buckingham Palace for a full dress royal coronation rehearsal and a Shakespearean ball. King George and Queen Mary expected, Windsor gold plate to be used at the Buckingham Palace state banquet. US Ambassador John Hays Hammond and Mrs Hammond lunched at Kensington with Princess Louise.

London Buckingham Palace Albert Hall King George Queen Mary George Windsor Near Far East Westminster Abbey Palace John Hays Hammond United States Hammond Kensington Palace Princess Louise the Hammonds

Pharmacists Open National Meeting in Columbus

In Columbus Ohio on June 20 the national association of pharmacologists began its annual gathering with Governor Harmon greeting delegates from 26 states.

Pharmacists Associated Press Columbus National Association of Pharmacologists Harmon

Park Driving Club Manager Fined for Social Club Violation

L O Wilson known as Boob Wilson, manager of the Park Driving Club since 1902, pleads guilty to a technical violation of the city social clubs law. Court orders dissolution of the Park Driving Club charter, license surrender, $300 fine, $500 bond, and prohibitions on future club associations. Witnesses W H McGinn and William Ar drey connected to the case. counsel F M Redd pleads for mercy. City Attorney Whitlock asserts deliberate violation. compares to fines against Commercial Club managers Blackman and Johnson.

L. O. Wilson Boob Wilson Park Driving Club J. M. Scullion Redd McGinn Paul A. Whitlock W. T. Blackman L. Johnson Commercial Club Blackman Johnson

Cow In Prison Causes Row In Barberton Jail

Prisoners in Barberton jail confronted officers after a cow arrested by Policeman Holland was placed in a large cell with them. The cow was fined $2 and costs by Mayor Mitchell on conviction of disturbing the peace. the owner John Pinter paid the assessment.

Akron Ohio Barberton Holland Bossy Mitchell John Pinter

Opponents of Reciprocity Stand Firm in Senate Debate

Washington dispatch reports Republicans opposing Canadian reciprocity remain unmoved as Senate convenes. No speaker volunteers for support today despite Penrose’s entreaties. Critics expect Senator Root to explain his amendment tomorrow signaling start of full consideration. House begins rapid wool tariff debate.

Washington Penrose Finance Committee Senate Friends of Root

Found Body on Creek Bank in Alexander County

Gill Bentley, a bachelor from Sugar Loaf township Alexander county, was found dead on a creek bank near his home. A tub of clothes nearby and signs of decomposed remains led authorities to conclude death from natural causes. a coroner's jury confirmed.

Statesville N.C Taylorsville Gill Bentley Sugar Loaf Township Alexander County Bentley

Milwaukee traveler shot dead in Stamford hotel washroom

Robert R. ONeill of Milwaukee was shot and killed by Dr. J M Alexander of Abilene in the Stamford Inn wash room over domestic troubles. Alexander, a prominent west Texas physician and sanitarium head, was released on bond after the shooting and left for Stamford at 2 am.

Stamford Texas Robert R. O’neill Milwaukee Wis J. M. Alexander Abilene Stamford Inn O’neill Alexander West Texas

American sailors win Kiel sender race with Cima leading

The second event in Kiel Germanys international yacht races for sender class boats finished with American crews dominant. Cima won the race followed by Bibilot and Heaver in a one two three finish.

Kiel Germany Cima Bibilot Heaver

Outlaw Hugh Whitney Leaves Idaho in Blood Trail

Bandit Hugh Whitney roams eastern Idaho after a deadly hold up. Railroad conductor William R. Kidd is dead and deputies, ranchers, and a watchman are wounded. A posse and Blackfoot Indians pursue, with rumors of further killings and a governor weighing national guard deployment. Whitney fled toward Idaho Falls and Blackfoot after an attempted Monida hold-up.

Associated Press Pocatello Idaho William R. Kidd Samuel Melton Edgar McGill Reuben Scott Robert Oley Hugh Whitney Black Foot Idaho National Guard Whitney Monida Mont Oregon Short Line Ctor McGill Scott Oley Idaho Falls

Greensboro and Winston to Play Here Midweek

The Greensboro ball club will visit tomorrow for one game with the local team while Winston appears Thursday. The arrangement, made by local management, aims to entertain visiting doctors in town for the state meet. Greensboro travels to Spartanburg later this week, and Winston goes home to Charlotte for the final days. Charlotte will travel to Winston on Friday and Saturday.

Greensboro Winston Spartanburg Greenville Charlotte

Collision Scalds Passengers on Vermont Line

A Central Vermont collision between the Boston and Maine express bound for Montreal and a freight train in Randolph Vermont left a score or more passengers badly scalded or shaken. Mary Magee of Lowell Massachusetts suffered serious scalding and may not recover.

Associated Press Randolph Vermont Road Boston and Maine Express Boston Montreal Mary Magee Lowell Mass

Insurrectos Face Peace or Attack at Tijuana Border

General Mosby states Insurrectos at Tijuana must choose within hours between peace or federal assault from Ensenada. Leyva meets Mosby on the boundary with no credentials. Negotiations require Mexican consul Diaz Prieto to join and confirm terms. Mosby seeks disbandment with $100 per man, 160 acres, $1 daily pay, and equipment retention. Leyva reportedly offers $10 per insurrecto.

Associated Press San Diego Cal Mosby Insurrectos Tijuana Ensenada Leyva D. J. Diaz Prieto

State Medical Society 58th Annual Meeting Opens in court room

The 58th annual meeting of the North Carolina Medical Society opened this morning in Mecklenburg county court room with Dr. C. M. Van Poole presiding and Dr. C. A. Bland welcoming. Dr. Gilbert Rowe offered the invocation as Mayor Bland addressed the visitors acknowledging the city’s hospitality.

State Medical Society C. A. Bland County Medical Society J. P. Munroe Edwin G. Moore Elm City Pres C. M. van Poole Physicians North Carolina Mecklenburg County Court House The Medical Society E. C. Register Register Society Charlotte Bland Gilbert Rowe Tryons Street Bryant Park New York City James Marion Sims Lancaster Country South Carolina America Balzac Shakespeare Macbeth North Carolina Medical Society J. P

Mexican youth lynched after fatal stick incident in Thorndale

In Thorndale Milam County Texas a Mexican youth about 12 to 18 in age was lynched after allegedly stabbing garage owner Charles Zeitung to death. A mob seized the prisoner from the county jail and hanged him, while authorities in Austin considered official action. The case sparks debate over provocation and crowd violence.

Thorndale Texas Charles Zeitung United States Mexico Milam County Zeitung Austin Colquitt

Havemeyer Son Attacks Sugar Trust Defends Father

Horace Havemeyer the 25 year old son of H O Havemeyer testifies before a house committee in Washington denouncing the sugar trust while defending his father’s motives. He explains his exit from the American Sugar Refining Company and hopes to promote the National Sugar Refining Company as a genuine competitor if litigation ends in his favor.

Washington Horace Havemeyer H. O. Havemeyer House “Sugar Trust Havemeyer American Sugar Refining Company Young Havemeyer Hardwick National Sugar Refining Company The National Mr. Post Havemayer American

Sunday School Convention Focuses on Home Missions

Thousands of delegates attend the 18th Triennial Convention of the International Sunday School Association of North America in San Francisco. Speaker Prof. H. M. Hammil of Nashville, Tennessee discusses home missions.

San Francisco Cal International Sunday School Association of North America H. M. Hammil Nashville Tenn

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