WLROAD Schedule Shows Arrivals And Notes At Grand Central Depot
The schedule lists arrivals and departures at Grand Central Depot and related lines. Trains to Galveston La Porte Texas and other connections are shown with times and stations.
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
8
The schedule lists arrivals and departures at Grand Central Depot and related lines. Trains to Galveston La Porte Texas and other connections are shown with times and stations.
J R Myers manager of the Texas City Company says there is no foundation for the rumor that the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway bought the Tex Oley Terminal at Texas City. Officials and observers noted visits by railroad leaders and officials as speculation spread amid reports of the port’s potential growth and future developments along the Texas coast.
The first annual Panama railway report notes substantial increases in earnings and traffic, with improved routes to New York and expanded service with the Pacific Mail Steamship and seven Atlantic lines. It highlights renewed contracts, plans to hire more staff, and greater steamship coordination to support Atlantic and Pacific trade.
The article argues freight rates remain unchanged for Western routes despite small shippers facing no improvement. Large shippers benefit from rate hikes, with Texas and Pacific expanding facilities in New Orleans to export cattle. Rumors suggest large cattle consignments from New Orleans will stress existing channels as competition seeks to route trade away.
The Donston Oak Lawn and Magnolia Park Hallway company directors met at the general offices to elect officers for the road pool. Names chosen include Laurence Booth as secretary treasurer and auditor, A K R Howard as assistant secretary treasurer, and W L Murray as assistant auditor. Also notes on Sunset Special rates and upcoming convention travel credits listed for various associations and dates.
Members of the Southwestern Passenger Association plan a St Louis meeting on April 4 with broad attendance. The group will discuss a transcontinental gathering at the Hotel Del Monte in California, set for May 10. Special authorization in Austin, Texas, supports joint applications by the International and related parties.
The stockholders of Heveten and Henderson Railroad held an annual meeting in Galveston. Directors named for the ensuing year include George J. Gould, Jon Tinter, and A. Roker, with officers Olcott as president Hawkes as vice president Von Alstyne secretary treasurer and Hendon engineer. Bonham to Build a Road. A project to construct a line from Bonham to Denison was announced with capital and grading plans under consideration.
The United States Army plans a transfer of a cavalry unit from Texas to the Philippines next week. The group will leave Wednesday with about 400 men and five officers. They will proceed through Port Sam Wow, San Antonio, and Port Mark en route to the Deceldia.
Havana official W L Laurier, representing the passenger department, visited Passenger Teattie Manager Mopee to discuss plans in a capital city setting. The text notes the city’s efforts to become a health resort and winter destination for numerous Americans.
Hoveren East and Weer Toran announce special one way trip rates to Lint bermans, Dallan, and to Texas estate convention. Hillstors schedule April 23 to 2 percent. Cameron April 24. district Sarngerfoot Brenham April 28. round trip tickets at one and a third fares. North Texas Gun club shop Fort Worth April 1 with one and a third fares under certificate plan.
Notes and Personals list several commercial agents and managers visiting or passing through the city. W. B. Turner of Vandalia in Fort Worth, R. Dilles of Scotia Fe on a territorial trip, J. H. T. of Galyeeton Houston and Tenderson in town, A. B. Taylor of Houston Fast and West Texas departing for North Texas, W. L. Saucier of Southern Pacific in Havana on ticket row yesterday.
U C V orders note a Richmond 1902 reunion decision backing a Monument to the Women of the South. Comedian Dr George H. Telnor presented the plan. resolution carried by rising vote. A committee was appointed, funds to be raised, and action supported by several Confederate camps and leaders.
A Memphis area circular announces a monument to heroic women of the Breath with resolutions and memoranda. It lists a General Committee and chairs from multiple states including Dr. George W Treleior as chair and names many regional officials and generals to organize the project.
A dated shipping bulletin records arrivals and sailings of many vessels including Aldine, Monty Boy, Raphila Wadd el, and Minneapolis with origins and destinations such as New York, Galveston, Antwerp, and Bremen. The list notes arrivals from multiple ports and passages, detailing cargo and coal or merchandise movements across international lanes.
The week notes numerous factories and plants expanding in the South, including textile mills, foundries, furniture and hardware works, electric plants, oil and gas ventures, and wagon, furniture, and sugar operations. Cities mentioned span Knoxville, Chattanooga, Norfolk, Dallas, Houston, New Orleans, and others in Virginia, Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.
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