28 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1901
Page
1
An important deal reportedly allows British capitalists to gain larger interests in Texas fields and ship large quantities to European markets across the Atlantic, using a British tug if permitted, with New York reporting on December 20.
The Roche-Stuart syndicate of London is said to have bought the Hexe-Swayne Property with about three eighths of its producing wells. Purchase price around 6 million dollars. Oil to be carried by a 20 mile Texas port Arthur pipeline and shipped by British tank steamers to Europe. Eleven ships totalling 20 000 tons will operate. First voyage February 19 from Port Arthur with 350 barrels for Cette France, plus consignments to Rouen Havre Middlesbrough London.
Washington reports confirm Secretary Gage will resign and a broad cabinet shakeup follows within weeks. Most officers except Knox Wilson and Root are expected to depart with Root likely moved to state after Hay’s retirement.
New York dispatch notes the government plans a vigorous campaign against the United Irish League. Redmond's Cork speech is seen as defense as conflict between landlord law and tenant league nears reenactment. Large police forces drafted into Claire and Mayo counties amid tensions.
The steamer Kariawha Bewen broke in two and wrecked at Paint Creek lock 6 on its down trip. Seven deck hands and roustabouts drowned, one passenger died, while all boat officers were saved despite narrow escapes. A furious current hindered control as the vessel approached.
Dallas county farmers say the severe cold followed by bad weather will protect crops. They note green bugs near the surface harmed last year’s grain, but expect wheat and oats to be spared this season as most crops look well in the region around Dali s and Coit Weather, Dali s County, Texas.
A Sofia dispatch reports an agreement between Miss Stone captors and the American legation in Constantinople. The brigands will accept 14,000 pounds with Miss Stone released in Turkish territory and ransom paid on Bulgarian soil.
Houston detectives arrested 21 year old Joe Rogers who deserted from the U S Army. Enlisted in Mobile ten days ago to go to the Philippines, given escort funds and a new uniform, instructed to report to San Francisco. He deserted upon reaching Houston and avoided the San Francisco post.
The St Louis World’s Fair groundbreaking today features a monster civic and military parade and a banquet with governors and other distinguished guests. The city holiday is proclaimed and streets are daubed with flags to blend national symbols with exposition colors. Ex Mayor Elmendorf dies in San Antonio.
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