28 May 1911
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Newspaper
Charlotte News
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1911
Page
1
Senator Clark challenges a high valuation on his mansion citing an annual income of twelve million dollars and seeking a tax reduction. The court action targets a claimed one million lot, with the description stressing elegance and unique property features. No such private palace exists, the article alleges, noting extraordinary touches of luxury.
An itemized list outlines the mansion’s exotic features including a concealed garage secret room entrances roof observatory salarium and large swimming pool. It cites a fifteen bathroom layout with Carrara glass and a twenty passenger elevator along with a banquet hall and twenty five guest rooms.
In New York on May 27 Justice Lehman heard arguments over Senator Clark’s Fifth Avenue mansion tax assessment. Clark contends the building’s value is capped by its unique status, while the city argues assessments reflect aerial value and construction costs. The case continues.
His Eminence James Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop of Baltimore received a notable reception at the Catholic Club in New York commemorating the golden jubilee of his ordination and the silver jubilee of his elevation to Archbishop. Old friends and many prominent men attended the event and offered congratulations.
Philadelphia May 27. Mrs Drexel intends to sue for divorce from Col Anthony J Drexel. Despite private pleas from the Drexel family and attempts to delay public notice, Mrs Drexel seeks legal aid, returns to Baltimore after a New York visit, and plans to resume life in London.
John W. Gates, under oath, outlined the birth of the Stanley Steel Trust at J. P. Morgan's New York home, fueled by Andrew Carnegie's threats. He described the Tennessee Coal & Iron merger with the steel corporation, a move he said violated the Sherman act and relied on Roosevelt's approval, with Morgan and Gary orchestrating the deal and a wide circle of stockholders profiting.
Thomas For tune Ryan a leading tobacco trust figure was reported by physicians and his private secretary to be temporarily laid up in bed. The bulletin said he suffers from a boil on his leg that has been opened and he will be out shortly with no evidence of kidney or constitutional trouble.
New York May 27 John Hays Hammond chief US envoy for King George V’s coronation sailed from New York aboard the Cedric. He travels with Mrs Hammond, Miss M H Hammond and children John Hays Harrison Natalie and Richard Hammond. They will remain through the ceremony and return in the first week of July.
Mexico City reports Diaz fights rebels as 30 die on a fleeing train near Tepayahua. Diaz and his son commanded 300 men to repel 700 attackers. Diaz will sail May 31 from Vera Cruz. Other dispatches note riots at San Luis Potosi, looting near Puebla, and ongoing unrest across multiple Mexican cities with famine fears mounting. In Italy, Camorrists case advances prompt possible Naples trial transfer and new witness Jacobili prepared to testify. One prisoner, Marie Stendardo, fell ill as proceedings adjourned.
In Vera Cruz May 27 federal troops escorting ex President Diaz from Mexico City fought a large rebel force. The insurrectos lost 30 killed as Diaz ordered his troops during the engagement.
The Georgia railroad commission refused the Atlantic Waycross and Northern Railway Company permission to issue 6.3 million dollars in bonds, citing insufficient capital. The line would connect Fort Valley with St. Marys harbor, promoted by Lem Johnson of the St. Marys and Kingston Railroad.
Jerome D. Travers defeated Oswalt Kirby of Englewood 4 up and 3 to go to secure the Metropolitan golf championship in Garden City New York this afternoon validates Travers veteran status in the event and marks another title for the seasoned golfer.
Philadelphia church news reports Vicar General Prendergast appointed to succeed the late Archbishop Ryan in the city. The May 27 announcement confirms the transition and leadership change within the local Catholic hierarchy.
Mr. H. C. Long traveled to Concord to visit his mother and seek a simple life for the day. The trip centers on rustic, old time pleasures such as resting under the oak tree and drinking from the old gourd.
Washington May 27. House committee probing the postoffice department plans a personal inspection of Postmaster General Hitchcock's office after hearing tales of waste baskets walnuts and mahogany paneling. Chief Clerk Weed testified the private office repaneling cost 44000 while small and large rooms were finished mahogany. The paneling cost nothing more but the committee will continue Monday with focus on the post savings department.
Frank B Kellogg, born in Potsdam New York in 18 ??, grew from farmer’s son to a lawyer famed for prosecuting big corporations. At nineteen he began law study and later became a corporation specialist, earning the label government trust buster for his work against major U S undertakings.
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