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San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

07 Apr 1911

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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1911

Page

3

Roosevelt Dam Transformation of Valley Values Claims Great Increase

Roosevelt dam irrigation system described as the greatest of its kind in the new world. It cost millions, spans miles of canals, powers cities, and backs the Tonto basin floodwaters. The piece quotes Louis C. Hill on self-sufficiency in construction and notes land value jumps from 25 to 100 and up to 750-1000 dollars per acre in the Salt River valley.

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New World Frank Harris Brighton Phoepnix Ariz Roosevelt Dam Louis C., Hill Reclamation Phoenix Hill Crimson Tonto Creek Salt River Tonto Basin New York City Great Salt River Valley Sacaton Reservation
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Great drainage dam reshapes 220000 acres and power reach

Historical report details the Roosevelt dam on the Salt River system. 4000 horsepower from a power canal to build the dam and 3000 more from nearby plants. It explains irrigation of 220000 acres, revenue from power sold to others, and risks during construction including fatalities and floods. Governor Donaghey discusses Bryan's tax amendment stance in separate note.

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Zal Sierra Ancha Roosevelt Salt River Verde Granite Reef Rooseevit Little Rock Ark Donaghey Senate William J. Bryan
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