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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1913

Page

7

France Studies Panama Canal Effects on Trade and Growth

Paris reports French conclusions from a four member commission on the Panama Canal impact. France will see limited immediate tonnage and minimal short term gains, while England Germany and the United States stand to gain more from the new route. The study forecasts Pacific commerce growth for the United States and warns Europe may lose some market share without rapid adaptation.

Paris France Panama Navy M. Jullidiere Board of Bridges and Highways M. Douvry Bureau of Arts and Manufacturers Ministry of Commerce Hallier and Buenayme Antilles Oceania Canal Francé England Germany America Commission Pacific Union Atlantic Gulf of Mexico United States Europe U. S Ing South American Guyaquil Callao Valparaiso New York New Orleans Australia Panama Canal Suez Canal South America United State West Indies New Zealand Tahiti Papeete M. David-Mennet Paris Chamber of Commerce Fanama Canal Associated Press North Americas Hos Emory Johnson

Twenty Five Foot Channel Plea by Aransas Pass Group

A San Antonio Chamber of Commerce note relays Aransas Pass petitioning Congress for funding a twenty five foot harbor channel from Harbor Island to Aransas Pass. The group cites current depths eight and a half feet, touts a large Twenty-Five Foot Club, and promotes Harbor City stock at 100 dollars per share with two lots as an advance dividend.

Chamber of Commerce of San Antonio Aransas Pass Congress Harbor Island Outer Harbor Harbor City Burton & Danforth Inter-Coastal Inland Waterways Association Harbor City Terminal Corporation A. D. Powers Avenue D

Suez Canal adopts measurements to adjust tonnage charges

The Suez Canal authority explains that American tonnage charges, though stated as $1.20 per net ton, effectively run about three percent lower due to American measurement differences. M. Max Bertrand, general secretary of the Suez Canal Company, cites cooperation over competition as the guiding principle in the two canal realms.

Suez Canal Suez

Panama and Suez Officials Praise Interwaterway Ties

French canal official lauds cordial relations between Panama and Suez waterways while avoiding trade impact details. M Jonnart, Suez canal director general, told shareholders revenues won’t be greatly reduced by Panama’s opening.

Panama Suez M. Jonnart Suez Canal Panama Canal

Michigan Aggies Best Eleven Lead West Football Race

Chicago U defeats Purdue in a key Big Nine race with strong kicking and coverage. Michigan Agricultural College holds a commanding West position as leadership decisions loom. Purdue shows weakness in kicking and coverage while Chicago's line remains vulnerable.

Chicago Michigan Agricultural College Chicago U Purdue Maroons

Illinois Defeats Indiana in Narrow Win Sets Big Schedule Test

Illinois proves its claim to top form by a victory over Indiana and faces four Big Nine opponents in the next month. A decisive upcoming clash with Chicago looms as a key schedule mark.

Illinois Indiana Chicago

Two Football Games Set for Electric Park This Afternoon

Local fans will pick between two afternoon contests at Electric Park. The schedule features a game between High School and St. Edward's, and a separate match involving Marshall in the same venue.

Electric Park High St. Edward's Marshall

Normal and Marshall Clash in Inter-City Football Showdown

The Normal eleven from San Marcos and Marshall from Alano City meet on Marshall grounds in inter-city fairs that will bring rest to the contests as both bands of pigskin artists duel for victory.

Marshall Grounds San Marcos Marshall Alano

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