Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 263, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 November 1913 — LETTING THE FIRST WATER INTO CULEBRA CUT [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

LETTING THE FIRST WATER INTO CULEBRA CUT

Before the blowing up of the Gamboa Dike a certain amount of water was let Intp the Culebra Cut through pipes In the dike, in order to form a cushion for the great explosion.

GOVERNOR AND MRS. METCALF SEE EXPLOSION

Among those who witnessed the dynamiting of the Gamboa Dike were Governor Metcalf of the Canal Zone and his wife.