28 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Charlotte News
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1911
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe weather elements and a public mood, mentioning a storm pattern and local street conditions. The readable items hint at unsettled skies and shifting winds affecting daily routines in a small town.
A March 28 dispatch describes insurgent activities across Mexico with decrees reorganizing regions, forces engaging in warfare, and reports of settlements and railroad disruptions. Accounts mention attacks on towns, executions, and movements of units, with leaders claimed to organize and direct operations.
The readable lines mention names like Marcia, Gustave, and Madera with scattered phrases about an insurrecto leader and a local ease. The passage appears to describe a personal matter or proposal context but lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes.
Press dispatch notes vigorous debate among trustees in Orangeburg about leadership and finances. Seven candidates vie for the office of General Superintendent at a salary of 7,800 dollars yearly amid illness concerns and a March date for decisions.
In Viterbo Italy March 28 the Camorra trial resumes after a Friday adjournment. Informer Gennaro Abbatemaggio says he has received many letters and threats since confession. He recounts a Naples burglary at Count Daquino’s home and a quarrel over $20,000 in spoils among Camorra leaders including Enrico Alfano and de Martinis.
In a federal court special session on election day in Chattanooga the United States versus forty barrels of Coca Cola was adjourned for one day. Testimony by Dr. Leconte and Dr. Hektone addressed caffeine poisoning from tea and coffee, with debates over materiality of certain tests and post mortem findings on caffeine experiments.
Macon Georgia citizens will see a city council redistricting tonight with ward lines laid out. Since the annexation of new territory last year the districts must be rearranged, with the possibility that two new wards are created.
Refugees reaching the El Paso border report thousands of noncombatants evacuating northern Mexico. Women and children lack transport, fear living abroad, and worry about insurrectos seizing property. Seventeen families near El Paso seek permission to bring horses and household goods into the United States while Juarez residents move toward the American side amid rumors of a raid.
The 68 passengers and 70 crew aboard the overdue interstate 8s bound from Towns ery were washed ashore today. Authorities fear the vessel Yonagal has been lost. The Adelaide Steamship Company of Adelaide owns the ship, built at Newcastle in 1903, 1825 tons net.
The Agriculture Department announced plans to start purchasing land under the Weeks law for national forest reserves. Initial targets include parts of North Carolina counties such as Wilkes and Buncombe and adjacent lands in South Carolina. The policy seeks nominal prices, open public access for hunting and fishing, and protection from fire while avoiding forced home seizures.
Hon Clark Howell editor of the Atlanta Constitution and his wife left Savannah by car for a leisurely run to Atlanta. He spoke today to students at the first district agricultural school in Statesboro. Plans include overnight stops at Waynesboro Old Town Jefferson county Milledgeville and Macon with final arrival Saturday afternoon in Atlanta.
Macon Georgia reports a new city directory listing 41940 residents. The directory includes over 16000 male names and excludes women and children, with publishers estimating 2.5 people per listed name.
An abandoned ship riding on her bottom ends was reported today in the lane of the coast liners about 140 miles due east of Jacksonville. Revenue cutters are searching for the derelict to destroy it.
The Atlas line steamer Allemannia, en route from New York to Haytien ports, ran aground off Points Mauri Gras in a dangerous position. Ten passengers are reported safe.
Savannah march 28 Rev Geo Stuart and other Methodist leaders addressed a large Savannah gathering urging support for making Waynesville North Carolina a major Methodist meeting site. Several Savannahians subscribed to stock in the enterprise.
In Rome on March 28 the 15th anniversary of Rome becoming the capital of unified Italy was celebrated with crowds. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena visited Saint Angelo Castle to view a grand exhibition of medieval and Renaissance art. They were greeted by Count di San Martino, head of the committee. Twelve pavilions from as many foreign countries stand in the international exhibit. The display will remain open for an extended period.
Louis Davis Henry Feilds and Robert Smith three colored chauffeurs who joy rode wrecked Dr Edward F Parker steam automobile a year ago and will serve five years labor unless governor grants clemency bond set at 500 each lawyers seek new trial but circuit court decision upheld by state supreme court wreck caused injuries to two other negroes and demolished their wagon as car sped through Charlestons suburbs late at night
Fog delays the steamer Amerika after arrival off New York while detectives search for the $130 000 missing from Mrs Maldwin Drum mond of Chicago. The ship lost a starboard anchor and anchor chain outside the harbor, with no new developments reported on the missing jewels.
Fertilizer dealers in Macon Georgia report the heaviest sales of the season with most fertilizer to be used on crops other than cotton. Analysts expect farmers in the region to plant less cotton than last year.
United States secret service operatives plan a major operation to confront the black hand gang in Chicago. The program targets threats against Judge K M Landis and jurors as well as an attack on a police official, with Italian secret service operatives aiding investigations in a bid to end a one year reign of terror that has claimed nearly 40 lives.
The Decatur body identified as William N. Parker of Concord North Carolina rather than Parks as first believed. Identification came after detectives noted a missing toe and tattoo marks on the corpse. Parker’s father, J S Parker, was notified and the body sent home today.
Funeral services for Col James Cosgrove known as the Apostle of drainage and good roads were held at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Charleston. The cathedral was filled as Cosgrove was praised as a public spirited citizen whose community benefits were wide, with interment at Magnolia cemetery.
In Jacksonville Florida on March 28 the auto speed car carnival started after weather postponement. Hundreds of motor parties headed to the beach for trial spins on the sand while the first 1 kilometer free for all race awaited. Burman Disbrow Merz and Wilcox are listed for the mile record bid with a $1 000 crown if the record is lowered.
In St. Petersburg on March 28 Emperor Nicholas met with M. Neratoff acting foreign minister to discuss yesterday's Chinese foreign office reply to Russia's ultimatum over the 1881 treaty and related terms.
A recorder's court session charged six Farmers and Mechanics Club members with affray. Four fined 100 dollars and two 50 dollars. Club allegedly failed to provide monthly member lists. legality questioned by Assistant City Attorney DeLaney amid election implications.
Washington reports that France has enacted stricter licensing rules for dentists. American dentists seeking practice in France face tougher requirements and postgraduate study in American universities is deemed essential by French peers. France’s dental schools began in 1889, yet many American dentists work there and hold high regard for their French counterparts.
At a San Francisco dinner Roosevelt defended conservation of natural resources and warned against surrendering Alaska. He opposed socialism and revolutions, and argued for keeping resources from monopolistic trusts while supporting state rights to protect property.
Moss Point Miss March 28 The schooner Elizabeth Dantzler which sailed from Havana for this port on March 7 is believed to have encountered a squall in the gulf and foundered. No word has been heard since she left Havana. The Griffin and the Delta reported not sighting the Dantzler after clearing Havana. The Dantzler has a steel hull and Captain Willie B Alberts is aboard. crew size is unknown.
The Arizona Supreme Court upholds a lower court judgment fining the Grant brothers of Los Angeles 45900 for importing 45 Mexican workers to work on railroad construction in Phoenix. Expectation grows that the case will reach the U S Supreme Court.
Washington March 28 Twenty eight men aboard the steamer L Luckenbach of New York grounded eight miles from Key West while en route from Tampa to Baltimore. The navy department is appealed to for help. The vessel owners report a dangerous position and seek the naval tug Massacott from Key West. The revenue cutter Forward stands by as hopes to send Yamacraw fail due to loss of wireless contact.
In New York on March 28 Bishop Doane refused to allow Mrs Elizabeth D Grannis president of the National League for the Promotion of Purity to address the Purity League convention at All Saints Cathedral He cited First Corinthians 14 34 urging women to keep silence in churches.
Francisco Leon de la Barra, newly named Mexican foreign minister, arrived in St Louis en route to Mexico City and refused to talk about peace prospects saying he was not in touch with affairs at home. Reports say Senor Inclan may become minister extraordinary to Washington and would be a capable choice.
New York officials pressed investigations into Saturdays factory fire that killed 142. Fire Marshal Beers and District Attorney Whitman lead inquiries while funerals continue and many bodies remain unidentifiable. Architects assess fire laws to draft preventive legislation.
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