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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1902
Page
9
A fragmented timetable lists arrival and departure times for multiple trains. It mentions Central Depot numbers, lines to Velasco and Waco, Sunday specials, and varied arrivals circa early morning to late night with several inconsistent fragments.
Prince Chen and accompanying party arrived in New York at Oyster Bay to greet American officials. The Chinese envoy, led by Wu Ting and others, met with Secretary of State and officials before heading to the Waldorf Astoria. Roosevelt welcomed the delegation and planned three days of appointments.
The Texas railroad commission issues a hearing notice affecting Galveston and cotton handling, seeking to curb rail rates charged to Galveston shippers. The plan aims to equalize facilities with Houston and New Orleans, with a public hearing set for August 20 in Austin.
Wallace of Plesanchion reports the San Antonio and Western railway project moves forward with an order for the first installment of rails amounting to 2000 tons. He notes plans to grant construction within thirty days and expected company assets include large capital and several oil wells.
The Pene lope townsite sale draws interest as the International and Great Northern offers special rates for August 14. Mart on the Fort Worth division grows rapidly from a rural store to a bustling town, with Penelope county seat status nearby and rail service to accommodate buyers.
Kilgore of the Pennsylvania Vandalia system toured Galveston and spoke of a red water scene and a Gulf visit. A Philadelphia paper had spread a joke claiming the system endorsed Kissin on platforms, causing concern about a boycott of the old line.
A brittle summary notes Pullman and intercity lines probing a self protection plot tied to express and traction services between Dallas Fort Worth and Austin. Reports allege efforts to control itineraries and prize routes, with potential legal steps to block rival tractions and secure preferred shipments for period peak travel.
A mixed report from Texas and Louisiana covers a special hearing on rail and immigration topics near San Antonio and Victoria. It notes officials like Colon F. B. Motes and J. B. Brooks, plus survey work on a Western Texas spur and an extension contract for the Louisiana and Arkansas line. The piece details crop prospects, cotton prospects, and railway valuation efforts in East Texas with plans to connect Crescent City and new lines near Victoria and Winnfield.
Austin and Sherman notes. Railroads paid the comptroller quarterly assencer taxes for the period ending in August. Northern lines paid 30 101 on 28001. Texas and New Orleans paid 1122 08. Red River and Frisco lines listed. Surveying party under Chief Coswell on the Lawton extension work referenced.
Hrinco lies just west of Hordenville en route to Sherman as officials expect construction to begin soon. The project seeks to extend rail access and strengthen regional rail links with an early start anticipated by railroad circles.
Freight trains on the Shreveport McKinney and Mineola divisions will carry passengers this morning. The change is a courtesy to traveling men and is welcomed locally in Greenville Texas.
In Donigou Texas machinists will work all night to cut costs and will discontinue night shifts indefinitely at the Katy shops with August actions and expense reductions noted.
The Galveston Houston and Henderson announces a 5 round trip rate of 2 to Galveston with tickets valid August 10 and 11 and return by August 17. Notables include A G Newsum, Julius Kruttechnitt, C F Woods, J C Vinwon, and Col B F Morse among others as southern railway officials conduct schedule changes and inspections across cities like Galveston, Houston, Austin, and Beaumont.
The article notes Santa Fe announces large crowds in Galveston with train departures at 7:49 and 10:05 PM and 1.35 PM from Santa Fe. W. Bent of Palestine arranges propulsion equipment for a marine loan project. The International and Great Northern plans a big crowd for Galveston visitors, with trains Houston to Howston and return by 10 PM, timing to catch last streetcar.
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