Grand Central Railroad Schedule Fragment
Train times listed for Grand Central Depot with arrivals and departures at various numbers. Sunday services indicated with special notes and morning/afternoon slots.
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
8
Train times listed for Grand Central Depot with arrivals and departures at various numbers. Sunday services indicated with special notes and morning/afternoon slots.
Fragmentary OCR text references sheriffs department and names but provides no clear event details or outcome. The readable portions mention ages, a bike, a hat, and several scattered surnames without coherent context or date.
The Ladies' Reading Circle in Bastrop appoints De Was as chair to lead committees aimed at sanitary upgrades and healthier living conditions. Plans include elevating axillary conditions, appointing local volunteers, and distributing tasks across districts to serve the town.
Augie Klealing of Houston traveled with his employee W H Ble ens and joined locals including T tf Benet A EL Suisternon A Ii Le Hebues and Harvey Hill for hunt and fishing. They proceeded to Guy Inke where they caught many fine fish despite poor mongultoes. Mr Joe Khea, manager, supplied remedies for various ailments.
An accident yesterday involving Mr. John Sanders, while hauling lumber, left him badly hurt when a runaway vehicle struck his leg and ankle. Dr. Carroll treated the injuries and Mr. Sanders is reportedly resting well.
In San Antonio Sap Autonio on August 6ors the second band establishment of J A Burnarde Withy North Flores street was damaged only the full evening at 6 oclock Tun wailing owned by FU Farrell was dummmed Lowe fully covered by tusar abue.
A photographer from inckburn known as the photographer explains a new light baby pie improves with the raudoue process. The note highlights his past dislike of math and links the invention to a better baking method.
Fragmentary notice describes Belmont College for women in Nashville Tennessee, with unclear names and dates. It hints at a display or demonstration about the ideal home or similar educational purpose linked to the institution.
The Velasco Brasos and Northern line, running from Anchor to Velasco, is set for extension toward Brenham. C C Waller becomes president and B L P Spears vice president and general manager after months of sale negotiations and expected charter changes. The project aims to extend lines into Hempstead and Grimes County with heavy construction and immediate rail operation planned by August.
The Texas Railroad Commission issues orders adjusting lumber rates to range from 2 to 12 cents per 10 pounds for carloads from Texas points to Choctaw Oklahoma and Texas Railway points, effective August 12. It also considers beer and ice carload rates based on weight, with notices to interested parties due by May 10. A separate action closes a depot waiting room at Slera Bienes to beer saloon activity, effective August 11.
The Wells Fargo company's new distributing station on Washington Street nears completion. The second plan is abandoned. the ornamental design by Architect Lorehin for dormitory and library spaces is dropped. The building height changes to accommodate the new layout.
Fragmentary text mentions a second story, a test, and plans for reconnoitering, with references to an express office, loading weeds, brick and stone finishes, a twelve-font awning, and an entire building. The source is garbled and hard to interpret.
At the Texas general freight agents meeting in San Antonio August 12 the cotton export inspection plan tied to Galveston faces potential changes. Officials warn shippers may oppose or modify the compression requirement before loading aboard ships, with broader implications for inland shipping and port trade.
The Galveston celebration attracted thousands along the Gulf coast with heavy Morgan Line traffic. Houston contributed its share while San Antonio trains brought large crowds. Officials praised passenger service as orderly and efficient with no incidents reported. Port Cam Houston officers and a regimental band joined the delegation from Fort Sam Houston for the event.
Rumors spread about Louisville and Nashville stock maneuvers and Morgan & Co holdings. Officials confirm partial details as John W. Gates returns and Morgan & Co visits, with reports of a planned reshuffling of Harris Gates shares amid market tension.
The Frive Halftcond company reports the month bulletin on the cotton crop in Fort Worth and surrounding regions. It notes the average yield around Breoneneville and Grapevine, with signs of weevils. The report mentions river tributaries and a potential 16 000 units for Alviaien.
The Texas Texas Trinity county line reports that the railroad commission ordered changes to Katy and International and Great Northern routes. An expert found the site unsuitable for station building, while Southern Pacific announced schedule changes effective August 1 affecting two trains to California and Houston New Orleans routes to optimize time at key stops.
A cyclone or flood wave has damaged Fort Worth and Denver City areas, washing away a bridge and rails, sweeping tracks near Avitrilo, and closing lines between Denver and Fort Worth. Rumors of railroad and mining deals swirl in Weatherford as stretch of line to Mineral Wells is discussed.
The St Louis and San Francisco Railway company signed a mortgage with Robert Winthrop of New York for 4020 dollars at 1 percent interest. Proceeds will buy new locomotives, freight and passenger cars, a baggage car, and a tender.
Fort Worth August 7. M Harrie auditor of the Chicago Rock Island and Texas is dying from a stomach ailment after several months of illness. He has served with the Rock Island since arriving in Texas and will die at VTopitw and Chicago. He is 42 years old.
Oklahoma City reports indicate mayor Jones bought stock of a regional railroad, with plans to build a line in Frisco territory. In Sherman Texas changes occur as A W Howell loses a ticket agent post to a successor, and J A replaces him at the freight office after Downs departs.
Fred Fitch, manager of the interurban railway, sold his interest and resigned. A reception was held in the directors' room at the Wooldake office this evening to honor him.
The city hosts a parade of railway figures with agents from Southern Pacific Katy Haty and Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and others. Executives from Gulf, Beaumont and Texas lines in town with plans for new depots and services.
The report notes a project in Texas with a total cost of 10 900 and mentions Mr W B Crosby with Southern Pacific migration duties in Daston. It compares tobacco yields and costs across regions, claiming Texas offers high yields with minimal fertilizer expenditure and lower production costs per acre than states like Florida and Georgia.
Special to The Poll lists individuals registered in New York for various locations including Galneeville Ven dotte El Paso Texarkans Beaumont Jacksonville Dallan Paris Nacogdoches Colorado Navasota San Antonio and more with names like V Peers N Lapowich D Egger M Lindsay W Staley Hofftman E Dodd George Malone Miss Templeman and others across several states and cities. The register includes multiple entries for each locale and lists addresses or affiliations like Herald Square Broadway and Astor.
A fragment notes Prickly Ash Ritters Jt as a friend of industry helping workers endure hot weather. It mentions Walutsln site as a location and highlights energy and vigor during the period.
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