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Charlotte News

Location

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1911

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Incomplete OCR Summary of Plan Funding

Fragmentary OCR text lists various monetary figures and terms, indicating a plan or financial funding table. No clear events, entities, or dates are identifiable from the readable portions.

Governor Revokes Pardoning Ed C Caton After Sharon Controversy

A Raleigh sheriff was ordered to detain Ed C Caton within ten days as Governor Kitchin considers revoking a conditional pardon issued in 1911 for Caton, who had long been an escapee. Sharon township residents had pressed for the revocation amid claims of alcohol-related crimes and a prior conviction, prompting a heated public debate and petitions to the governor.

Sheriff Wallace Raleigh Yester Caton Kephin Meekrdering Mitehlaine Emerg Conlig Yo Sharon Ed Caton Presbyterian Kitehigo Covernor Ives Sharon Sharon Township

Sentiment Sought on Hunter Hangings in Savannah

Associated Press reports Savannah church leaders seek public opinion on J C Hunter death sentence after denial of a new trial by the state supreme court. Rev John S Wilder meets prison commissioners to gauge local views amid debate over circumstantial evidence and execution timing.

Savannah J. C. Hunter Supreme Court John S. Wilder South Side Baptist Church Williamis Davidson Hinter Hunter

Littleton Endorses Taft After Golf Trip Recovery

Congressman Martin W. Littleton, a leading Democratic candidate for U S Senate from New York, returns from Augusta with strong backing for Dr Taft of Augusta Georgia. He had feared an abscess on the spine might require hospital care, but Taft’s treatment reportedly cured the condition.

New York Martin W. Littleton United States New York State Taft Augusta Mr. Littleton Mr. Taft

Court Adjourns Night Rider Trial Phase in Hopkinsville

Hopkinsville Kentucky March 17 none of the pending cases tied to the 1807 night rider raid will be tried this term. The decision follows the acquittal of Dr. Davis Moss who was charged as leader after a ten day trial that dominated court business.

Hopkinsville Davis Moss

Woodrow Wilson ally and editor George Harvey at Hibernian banquet

Savannah Georgia March 17 Col George Harvey editor of Harper's Weekly and Harper's Magazine attends the 99th annual Hibernian Society banquet and signals strong support for Wilson for president, first and last.

Associated Press Savannah George Harvey Harper's Weekly Harper’s Magazine Hibernian Society Woodrow Wilson South Wilson

Developments in the Fireman Row and Captain Barnes Ill

Somerset Kentucky reports show idle firemen ordered to report to Oakdale Tennessee signaling focus on restoring freight across the Kentucky Tennessee mountains. No new trouble between Danville Kentucky and Oakdale Tennessee. In New York Captain John Sanford Barnes is critically ill at home. Civil War naval veteran, ethics head at the naval academy, partner at J S Kennedy & Co. his son is author James Barnes.

Associated Press Somerset Oakdale Tenn Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railroad Kentucky-Tennessee Danville J. S. Barnes New York John Sanford Barnes Navy Department of Ethics Naval Academy J. S. Kennedy & Co James Barnes

St Patrick's Day Observed in Many Places

Across the United States and Ireland St Patrick's Day was marked with parades, closures, and celebrations. In New York 40,000 joined the Fifth Avenue parade led by the Fighting Sixty-Ninth. Boston and Chicago observed holidays. New Orleans held services and banquets. Savannah hosted parades and a Jasper Greens salute. Ireland celebrated home rule prospects with Shamrock gifts from Queen Alexandra.

New York Fifth Avenue Sixty-Ninth” Regiment National Guard Archbishop Farley St. Patrick's Cathedral New Orleans Sons of Erin Ireland Dublin Alexandra

Tacoma Arrives in Galveston Harbor After Caribbean Passage

The United States gunboat Tacoma reached Galveston at 8:30 this morning and anchored in the roads near the scout cruiser Salem. It sailed from Puerto Cortez Honduras and went via Puerto Mexico to Texas.

Galveston Texas Tacoma Salem Puerto Cortez Honduras Puerto Mexico

Vice President Sherman Guest of Charleston

Vice President Sherman arrives in Charleston for St Patrick’s Day celebrations hosted by the Hibernian Society. He is greeted by aldermen and Irish groups, attends breakfast at Congressman Legare’s home, and is entertained by Governor Blease. He slated to speak to the United States and tour the harbor and Cooper River tomorrow.

Associated Press Charleston S. C Sherman Hibernian Society United States Charleston Light Dragoons Legare Blease Hibernians Sierman Cooper River

Great Work Done At Panama Canal

Excavation in the central division including Culebra cut and Charges section in February reached a record 1,409,338 cubic yards. Total for the division stands at 71,033,522 yards with 26,091,496 yards remaining to remove.

Washington Panama Canal Great Culebra Pacific Entrance Panama Railroad Balboa Atlantic Gatum

Mexican Forces Battle Insurrectos at Tecate. Five Killed

Five men are said to have been killed and several wounded in a clash between Mexican soldiers and insurrectos at Tecate. Reports reach government officials in Tia Juana as Federals allegedly surprised the insurgents and caused a panic.

San Diego Cal Tecate Tia Juana

Engineer Rasmussen and Fireman Roe Recovering After Southern Wreck

In Augusta Georgia on March 17 engineer Rasmussen and fireman John Roe who is colored were injured in a Southern Railway wreck last night. Both are reported to be doing well at local hospitals with no other serious injuries. Superintendent Wassem of the Charleston division is investigating the affair.

Associated Press Augusta Rasmussen John Roe Southern Wassem Charleston The Southern Railway

Five Thousand Union Drivers Vote Strike In New York

New York City and Jersey City are shaken as Adams United States and Wells Fargo Express drivers and helpers walk out in a broad strike. Leaders say 93000 workers could be affected. earlier promises to settle stalled after a Jersey City delegates meeting. A driver was beaten and two arrests followed as tension rises.

New York Adams, United States Wells Fargo Express New York City Jersey City American National Express Adan Company Adams Gaynor

West and Stetson Convicted in Mumford Murder Case

In Wilson North Carolina on March 17 jurors found Louis West guilty of murder in the first degree and Stetson guilty of murder in the second degree. Judge Adams deferred sentencing for today.

Tragedy at Raleigh Union Station Involving Hotel Keeper

Mrs. Powell widow of H H Powell Sanford hotelier arrives in Raleigh with her son as city reels from a shooting at the union station. Powell wounded lawyer Duncan E McIver and Charles H Smith, then killed himself. Deputy Newton near the scene reports near‑by shots and a late plan to target rivals building a competing hotel. Powell, 68, Confederate veteran, formerly of Wake County, had run the Sanford Inn.

Raleigh Powell H. H. Powell Sanford Union Station Charles H. Smith Duncan E. McIver John Powell Southern Pines H. H. Powell, Jr Johnson City Tenn Mr. Powell Medver Mr. Smith Kate Blacknall Kittell O. W. Blacknall Mr. Melver Mr. Ligith Wake County Aberdeen Virginia McIver Smith Mets

Mexican Rebels Vow to Persist in War Against Diaz Regime

El Paso March 17. Mexican insurgents say no pause in hostilities will occur despite reports Limantour seeks peace. Leaders announce continued fight for liberty and Madero government, reject peace overtures unless Diaz retires. Five thousand insurrectos in field with scarce supplies face harsh conditions amid slow communications.

Associated Press el Paso Texas Diaz Senor Timantour Senor Gonzales Garza Hberty Madero Mexico City Limantour Insurrecto Francisco I. Madero Junta

Nevada reduces residency for divorce actions

Reno Nevada March 17 The legislature passed a bill allowing a six month residence as the only requirement for divorce actions. The privilege of leaving the state when necessary will be accorded to all establishing a residence. The bill goes to the governor.

Associated Press Reno Nev Nevada

Condition of Senator Stone Improves, AP Report

United States Senator William J. Stone is ill with la grippe at his son Kimbrough Stone’s home in Kansas City but shows marked improvement and remains confined to bed, according to his physician this morning.

Senator Stone Associated Press Kansas City United States William J. Stone la Grippe Kimbrough Stone

Limantour Trip Threatened by Insurgent Actions

The Madero family follows Joserves Limantour's journey to the Mexican frontier as insurgents plan to burn railway bridges south of Laredo, potentially blocking his route to Mexico City. Gustav Madero says Limantour is needed and should not be kept out. He also says he offered to sell family land but withdrew the commission.

Associated Press New York Madero Joserves Limantour Insurrectos Laredo Limantour Mexico City Gustav Madero Maderos Gustav Wall Street

American POWs in Casas Grandes Safe Says General Navarro

Washington reports 17 American citizens held as prisoners of war by Mexican authorities at Casas Grandes are safe and assured of fair treatment. Telegraphic advices cite General Navarro promising no danger to the men and denying risky conditions. Henry Whittle, arrested at Ciudad Porfirio Diaz yesterday, is also said safe.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Casas Grandes Henry Whittle Cindad Portforio Diaz State Department

Merchants and Miners Company Found Guilty

In Savannah on March 17 the jury convicted the Merchants and Miners Transportation Company of Elkins act violations for granting a cheap grain freight rate from Philadelphia to Savannah. The company faced 14 guilty counts with penalties of $1,000 or more than $20,000 per count. Atlantic Coast Line and Sea Board Air Line pled guilty and were fined $200 each. L. I. Miller & Son of Philadelphia did not plead and face trial.

Associated Press Savannah United States Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company Philadelphia Savannah Brough Emory Speer Atlantic Coast Line Railway Seaboard Air Line Railway F. Miller & Son

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