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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1901
Page
1
Washington November 18 influential opposition to the Isthmian canal project, long hindering progress on the waterway, has finally been withdrawn after years of resistance.
The report outlines Texas resources including agriculture minerals and lumber with focus on oil fields and banking systems. It covers climate soil and sanitation data and notes favorable views on foreign capital investments and state laws on capital and taxation. The document, led by Councilman Dill, features expert input from Dr. George A. Soper and includes sectional maps and a 135 page pamphlet scope.
The Hay Pauncefote treaty signed in Washington on November 19 makes the United States the sole guarantor of the canal's neutrality and leaves the right to fortify the waterway optional for the United States. Lord Pauncefote signs for Great Britain as the prior treaty was not ratified by Britain after Senate changes.
Italy unveils the Liendetto Brin battleship in Castellaware with King and Queen present. The christening included a royal salute as the ship slid into the water. Displacement reaches 13,000 tons and launching weight 7000 tons.
The Chronicle reports Associated Oil Co. is near completing arrangements to acquire California oil properties valued at about forty million dollars. The move signals a major expansion for the San Francisco based company as it lines up capital and assets.
At a water and light commission meeting a seven member citizen group was appointed to plan reconstruc tion of the great granite dam on the Colorado river at the old site washed away in April 1900. The dam’s cost is estimated around 500 thousand dollars and will be solid on completion. Citizens of Austin support the project and the commission’s action draws favorable comment. Floresville Report: Beeves stampede at night injuring Tim Murray and Mrs. Orie Ezzell’s buggy. child unharmed. Cooper area: 300 acres sold by Kentucky owners for 125 thousand dollars. New York grocers form Tea Tax Repeal Association led by G Waldo Smith to push removal of the 10 cent per pound tariff on imported tea.
Manila reports Major L. Pitcher of the Eighth Infantry as commander of Mindoro forces saying Abra De Bol garrison was attacked by foot insurgents led by Senocos. Americans breakfasting fully armed routed the attackers who left five insurgents dead and one American wounded.
Athens reports a terrible accident when a British battleship gun misfired after a crewman forgot to close the breech. One and six artillerymen were killed or severely injured, with the captain and thirteen others seriously hurt as the ship’s crew faced a tragic blast. World’s Largest Wheat Ranch: William Ogden Buys 180000 Acres in Western Kansas for a vast ranch project. Ogden paid about $2.50 per acre, absorbing land from about fifteen owners to form the expansive operation.
Reports from Erzeum Armenia describe ongoing earthquake shocks with many casualties. Foreign consuls are aiding residents and living in tents amid the disaster. In Texas a baby drowns after falling into a tank, and Laughbaugh linked to a Great Northern express robbery is tied to an Eden Texas stay and a prior killing.
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