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San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

24 Dec 1911

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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1911

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2

European funds back Texas railroad and port plan

European financiers back a $40,000,000 rail and port project linking San Antonio to Rockport and Crowther with American management. Edward Cowper Thwaite and S A Hopkins arrived to push contracts, board changes, and chamber talks. The plan promises fast service, steel equipment, and regional resource development including oil lignite and artesian water.

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San Antonio Europe America Edward Cowper-Thwaite London England A. Hopkins Boston Mr. Cowper-Thwaite Mr. Hopkins Crowther Cowper- Thwaite A. L. Matlock Henry W. Quinan Chamber of Commerce Chamber J. H. Haile Butler L. Knight R. R. Russell John T. Rieves H. W. Quinan J. W. Davidson W. A. Lowe Alhough Cowper-Thwaite Texas Southwest West Texas Medina Rockport San About San Angelo McMullen County Crowther and Boston & Texas Corporation
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San Antonio Embraces $40 Million Rail Project Boost

Local business leaders hail a vast plan by the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican Railway to develop Southwest Texas. The $40,000,000 program centers on a new coast rail line from San Antonio through Crowther to Rockport Harbor Island, with additional links to the Rio Grande and Tampico. European underwriting backs the venture, targeting docks, steamship connections, and Rockport Harbor Island expansion to spark regional growth.

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San Antonio Texas Jake Wolff Chamber of Commerce J. H. Kirkpatrick Medina America Rockport Crowther Mission Rio Grande Port Aransas Harbor Island Tampico Mexico City San Angelo Europe Lor Island
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San Antonians Hopkins Here Kerrville Con Fintonio Valde Rpus Chrristi Kion Townsville Tampred Eet Eetre Rockport and FISH Aransas Bay Merry Christmas Stewart Guaranty
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