11 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Charlotte News
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1911
Page
1
Abbott & Co. purchases multiple properties including sites on two streets and another on a fourth street. Transactions show prices around 20 000 to 40 000 dollars with Baxter Ross agent noted. The report lists past sales and current listings in the West Trade district.
U S troops mass at Fort Crockett near Galveston Texas to form the first provisional infantry regiments from coast artillery units. Major General Carter arrives at San Antonio to command the manoeuvres division as the 11th cavalry detaches. Officers from Savannah Georgia volunteer forces express willingness to go to the Mexican border.
The F C Abbott real estate firm closed several transactions this week including a 210,000 lot with a dwelling at a corner near Crowley Street and Independence Avenue. Frontages range from 40 to 360 feet with prices around 40 dollars per foot as buyers eye office and residential builds along Crowley and Vance Court corridors.
The jury in Ashland, led by Judge Wash, failed to reach a verdict in the embezzlement case against Paul Oliver, previously reported as dead, with disputed claims over $26,000 in alleged pay services.
Recorder DPD heard testimony in the city versus Henry Miller Jr. on a lottery charge. The judge reserved his decision for Monday as the courtroom filled with interest. Abraham Miller’s lottery case was nolle pressed after a facts statement.
Mr W J H Weddington a longtime Charlotte painter and wallpaper hanger died last night in Chester South Carolina and his body will be returned to Charlotte on the morning train He was a church member and active in local politics and is survived by his wife three daughters Inez Willie Jessie and a son
Special to The News Whiteville North Carolina March 11 Col D J Lewis argued for the state. defense attorney Yeor contends sympathy of a wronged woman sways the jury. Homer L Lyon and others followed with strong orations. the jury, including a minister, gathered for prayer and song seeking guidance as deliberations near.
President Taft arrives in Augusta Georgia for a short rest prior to resuming work on the extra session in Washington. He plans daily golf and afternoon motor rides with Mrs Taft and Miss Helen joining tomorrow. Rockefeller is a fellow guest, sparking talk of a possible golf match.
Rutherfordton March 11 Fire destroyed the two story residence of Mr. B A Hampton one mile east of Rutherfordton near the Southern depot. Part of the household goods and furniture were saved. Damage about 2000 with 800 insurance. Origin unknown discovered about 11 AM in the second story. alarm by telephone but the house burned down despite efforts.
Atlanta March 11 Surgeon Generals Walter Wyman discusses how public health affects southern commerce and growth. He cites Panama Canal sanitation lessons and notes tuberculosis prevention as vital, especially for the large Black population in the South, urging Congress to prioritize health in development.
In Chicago on March 11 Edward Wolf twenty two years old was thrown from a train and struck by another, losing his left leg and arm. He drew a revolver and killed himself to avoid a life as a cripple. A stray bullet then hit his companion William Haynes eighteen, grazing the neck near the jugular vein.
In Morgan county a mob of about 100 men and a group of women in white caps beat sisters Nanie and Mary Combs. The victims were then forced into a train to Breathitt county after being warned to leave an isolated resort area.
Mediation under the Erdman law may end the white firemen strike on the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway. Judge Martin A. Knapp of the commerce court has asked both railroad officials and union leaders for details on the dispute. Vice President T C Powell petitioned for mediation before strikes began. union officers declined to join.
Reports from Nona county confirm 17 deaths from avalanches during the recent storm. The Gold en Gate mine in upper Antelope valley was wiped out by a snow slide, with Ed Donovan and two others reportedly injured.
Savannah on March 11 reports turpentine at 91 1 2 cents per gallon rosin at 7 50 to 7 55 cents for F grade and 7 65 cents for G grade market figures and tone.
Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Jackson Mississippi and continues to New Orleans after a day of public appearances. He travels in a private Illinois Central car, opposed but granted for rest, with Governor Noel accompanying him to Jackson. In New Orleans, boy scouts greet him and a two-part program includes a reception at the French opera house and a Grunewald banquet featuring Louisiana crawfish.
El Paso reports that Insurrectos stopped a mail stage between Cananea and Arispe. Official mail was opened and destroyed while private mail remained intact. The insurgents claim the Madero faction will offer homesteads pensions and land confiscation to soldiers after the war.
Right Rev John Anthony Forest bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of San Antonio died at Santa Rosa infirmary in San Antonio Texas on March 11 at age 73. He came to the United States from France in 1863 and was ordained to the priesthood in New Orleans that year.
In St Louis area authorities report P J Cahill a Burlington brakeman was murdered by robbers who tied up the train and tossed his body from a moving freight car near Larrimore shortly after dawn Cahill had reportedly uncovered looting aboard the train and the thieves escaped before capture
The Neapolitan Camorra trial started with Cavaliero Bianchi presiding as 41 defendants faced charges linked to murders and robberies. The case ties to the 1909 Jos Petrisino case and involves figures like Erricane and Genaro Abbalomaggio, with crowded, tense surroundings at the San Francesco church term.
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