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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1902

Page

8

Plans of the Postal Four Years Record 67 Increase Justifies Large Expenditures

A postal plan outlines a four year record and 67 percent increase to justify large expenditures. It details staffing including four clerks and a bookkeeper, wage costs, and a shift in operations to enhance tempo and service. The article notes total disbursements around 220 in nine pound workers and mentions the role of the operator and Commission.

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Right of Way Secured in Anderson Texas for Rail Line

Efforts by Haen commuates in Anderson to secure a right of way for the Northern railroad face delays but progress shows the route being prepared. Local workers Cain inonvonder and Johnston have contributed while others push to finish the necessary arrangements so benefits can begin for the county at the earliest date possible.

Anderson Texas Haen Istermotions Urest Northern Railroad

Effort to Settle Strike at Denivon Proceeding Noted

Fragmentary text indicates ongoing talks to end a strike at Denivon with officials and workers seeking settlement. Details are unclear as the snippet mixes incomplete names and locations. Further lines mention possible meetings and a general manager’s involvement without concrete dates or outcomes.

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Vandalia Devanay Station Ad Hints City West 23d Street

Translation reads like an aged ad. Kilgore, traveler agent, San Antonio, Texas, advertised a station box and pull particulars. The note mentions help service, security, and defensive weight, located at the foot of West 23d Street in New York City, Vandalia Devanay Station.

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Repent of Your Sins Bie Agkining 641

Fragmentary text shows a religious or ceremonial line with phrases about repentance and sin. It mentions numbers and names that are unclear, with references to locations or groups and a dated or coded instruction. The readable portion hints at a plea or exhortation rather than a complete report or event.

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The Tank Car Muddle Heads Toward Inquiry

The article details railroad disputes over tank car handling and movements with Southern Pacific facing pressure. Officials consider September 16 for a commission inquiry while railroads resist mandatory car bundling and continue private-car movements amid bottlenecks and financial strain.

Railroads Plan Schedule Upgrades Amid National Competition

Rail officials convene in a New Orleans office to align Southern Pacific with a new timetable. Executives discuss modernizing traffic, improving roadbed, bridges, and rolling stock to beat rivals and boost through routes from New Orleans to San Francisco.

Houston Galveston Cotton Handling Costs Debate

A Houston Galveston dispute centers on differences in cotton handling charges. The Houston commission argues rate disparities affect farmers, noting Galveston imposes a 12 1/4 cent per bale compress and 12 1/4 cent per bale for lint, plus 2 cents for bales, versus Houston at 10 cents both for compress and chasing. A commission view seeks equalized rates to curb interstate price competition and ensure fair access to facilities.

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Cheap One Way Fares to Northern Cities Draw Attention

Travelers flocked to discounted one way fares yesterday as major lines including Southern Pacific, International and Great Northern, and the Zonta Fe offered low rates to numerous northern and eastern destinations. The promo drew crowds near downtown stations seeking affordable travel options.

Paeffee International Great Northern Zonta Fe

Santa Fe Ex-Strikers Seek Old Jobs Amid Reinstatement Push

Santa Fe renewals office in Galveston reports many ex-employees applying for re employment as strike ends. Former workers will gain positions as vacancies occur, while new hires remain in place to protect company property during the strike.

Santa Fe Galveston Texas The Mater Wis Ofiers Hla

Link Line title dispute nears Katy agreement in Grong

In Grong Texas residents report progress on the Link Line property title with Mr Raiwee of the Katy expected to decide on paving plans. The title now appears acceptable to the Mie spar Kaneas and Tease avetem. a proposal from the people is being prepared for final action.

Grong Texas Augnat &9 Atallo Mir. Rawee Katy Pregard Baltiling Georgitong Miespar Kaneas

Fragmentary Note from Mr. Rote on Fourteen

Incomplete excerpt shows Mr. Rote referencing a fourteen and mentions acceptance of a tote preposition. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or full context for a precise event or outcome.

Rote Willae

Texas Central railroad order adjusts car weights and routes

The railroad commission approves amendments to permit heavier freight cars on lines including Texas Central, Rock Valley and Brazos Valley routes. It details table changes, substitutions of weights from 24 960 to 29 000 pounds per car and sets the effective date in September.

Austip Texas Norreal Mie Hoveton Texas Central Railroad Hearne Brazow Valley Thoueren and Effertive Maelo Tincoes the Railroad Commission

Surveyors Near Hillshoro Report Mixed Progress

Local survey teams in Hillshoro Temes area report ongoing fieldwork with partial data readiness. Officials note crews are nearing completion of initial measurements but quality checks and final documentation remain in progress.

Unclear OCR text from Maralall Texas listing wages

Fragmentary OCR reads values about wages and prices with many garbled words. Unable to extract coherent events, dates, or entities beyond vague references to Texas and wages.

Sour Lake Springs Line Construction Underway

Mr Henry Putnam of Sour Lake Springs company reports the Sour Lake to springs railroad line will soon commence. The railway has secured terminal facilities and full compliance from promoters, with contracts in place to support rapid development and growth of the area through improved transport and prosperity.

Henry Putnam Sour Lake Springs Company Sour Lake Station Iin

Clethoe to Complete Amputity Depart at Rast and Chambers

The Mullan Cleburne and Southwestern firm lays out fees for the amputation project at Rast and Chambers street intersection. Contractor Daneherty notes the crude new find will be finally completed this week.

Clethoe Texas Mullan Cleburne Southwestern Amputity Rast Chambers Daneherty Fnally

Promoters Confer Over New Hillsboro Palestine Road

Promoters from Hibbard City Hubard Crey Texas Atellut 7.-Mesars Malone and Baker met in the city yesterday regarding the new allroad project linking Hillsboro to Palestine. No decision was reached.

Hibbard City Hubard Crey Texas Atellut

Cane Belt Railroad Extension Reported Progress

The Santa Fe railway has made be the Cane Belt railroad, and it is reported the road will be extended at an early date. Daniel Mound to Thomom via Laneity is noted as the route planning.

Laneity Damen Mound Thomom

New Road Proposition to Hillsboro

Aug 27 Mount Calm Texas reports a new railroad project for FY county launched by T. W. House of Hourten as part of regional infrastructure efforts.

Hillsboro Mount Calm Texas FY County T. W. House of Hourten

Moonlight excursion runs on September 10 at Temple

Notes detail an event titled moonlight excursion led by Mr WT Fy Coppage, division superintendent of the Santa Fe at Temple. Mr A S Waener is listed as an appointee in the surrounding notes.

Fy Coppage Santa Fe Temple Wan A. 5S. Waener

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