The Charlotte Daily Observer, May 20, 1900, Part 2, p.1 [1]   

"Standing on the iron tablet in Independence Square, which marks the spot where the famous Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was signed on May 20th, 1775, one can turn north, south, east and west and look upon a perfect sea of flags, banners and bunting."  

The Charlotte Daily Observer, May 22, 1900, p.1 [2] (some parts of page torn out)  

"THE OPENING OF THE GREAT CELEBRATION HUNDREDS ALREADY IN THE CITY AND MORE TO COME YESTERDAY A DAY OF MERRIMENT AND FESTIVITY ON THE STREETS"  

The Charlotte Daily Observer, May 22, 1900, p.2 [3] (some parts of page torn out)  

List of participating organizations and marchers.  

The Charlotte Daily Observer [4], May 22, 1900, p.3 [4]  

Conclusion of list of organizations and marchers.