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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1901

Page

7

Houston Transcontinental Trains and Depots Noted in Early Schedule

A fragmented timetable cites Grand Central Depot and Fifth Ward depots in Houston, noting connections to Galveston La Porte and Kansas City. It lists arrival and departure times for multiple routes, including Sunday specials and express trains, with references to the Missouri Kansas Texas line and various regional depots.

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Railroad opens new carload key routes and fixed weights

August 1 Tokyo reports a rail order denying higher minimum carload weights for grain shipments. Santa Fe to launch limited service August 10 from Heaymont to Somer se, with motorized locomotives oil fueled and ready. The plan includes seven new locomotives and a supply depot for ongoing operations.

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Progress on ig Project Shows Mixed Gains and Delays

Reports from New York and Galveston detail staged progress and delays in large transport and rail works. Engineers from Degnem McLean Contracting and Gulf, Colorado and Rio Grande alignments share hopeful notes, while Hidalgo option expirations and railroad inspections signal shifting control. Shipping slows as freights drop, with Montreal to Glasgow routes affected by drought and corn price spikes. Institutions and individuals named include Mr Filcher chief engineer, William Barving Parsons editor, and BR Kennedy train official, among others.

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Extensions Approved for Weatherford Railway in Texas

The attorney general approved an amendment to the Weatherford Mineral Wells and Northwestern railway charter for extensions to Jacksboro and Graham totaling sixty one miles. An application for the issuance of bonita for this extension is now before the county commissioners.

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Railroads pay quarterly passenger tax in Texas

Austin August 1 railroads paid their quarterly passenger tax for the quarter ending June. The Calverth Wise and Brasco Valley reported 17 642 dollars on 12.25 cars earning. The Texas sgiled, wid 207.25 on 524 TAO passenger arnt bie.

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Diviston PF and Southern Pacific officials visit Dallas offices

Diviston PF sawager Agrut BH and a Houston Texan rail executives meet at the company offices in Dallas. Officials from Southern Pacific and Beythera railway discuss cotton rate policies and regional freight prospects amid a roundup of Texas transport leaders.

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Market Trends and Price Pressure Across Regions

The report notes demand rising while prices remain uneven across markets. Analysts cite higher exchange factors and room rates impacting consumer purchasing and regional sales patterns through late autumn into winter.

Big Ranch Deal Nears Completion in Texas Lands

Texas cattle action centers on the Gow O Keefe ranch near Ban Antonio with about 100000 acres and 400 head of cattle involved. Colorado company may buy from Ike Pryor, with price around eighty thousand dollars. sale includes long term grazing rights and a substantial land portion. The deal, reported by The St. Louis National Stock Reporter, marks a major transfer in the region's ranching map.

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Ten Good Specials on Everyday Wanted Goods

A local ad lists White Indian Lawn and other fabrics, towels, and hosiery with low “specials.” It highlights two ladies and children’s items, plus corset covers and tea-sets marked as bargain prices. The notice emphasizes quality and frugal pricing.

Local Market Review Shows Mixed Prices and Fluctuation

Market notes indicate varied activity with weight margins in prices and stronger demand for high quality fruit, while inferior lots remain abundant. Teas and texneogen are weak as shippers seek to move fresh product, staples stay active, lemons and potatoes thin, bran down, wheat and corn advance amid uncertain crop conditions.

Cotton market steadies after early gains in New York trade

The cotton market opened quiet with prices about 110 points higher before narrowing as cautious buying emerged. later activity showed sharp price increases followed by some reaction. Trading across the region was affected by favorable weather and harvest prospects, with gains concentrated in nearby futures and limited rest of the market.

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