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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
9
Train schedule fragment describes arrivals and departures between Dallas and Houston via Central Depot, listing times such as 7.05 pm 9.15 pm and 10.04 am with mentions of stations like Fort Worth and Bat Ave, and notes parking at Houston Kee.
The Klimt Wil company plans a season opening at Lava September 5 with a new act lineup and a feature titled Diamond Fatal Card. The event marks a return after a recent setback with Kilnt-tearsi, and performances include a 500 mile Journey to Saint A and a night show drawing crowds despite limited seating.
Stockholders in the Emporia and Gulf Railroad meet at Emporia Texas elect officers including S F Curter J P Garter B E Crocker La Davidson and A T Waensbrough The line from Bimborta to near Higntinetot with connections could open lumber to foreign markets via Sabine Pass and spur further Southeast Texas development.
General Passenger Agent George S. Batty announces Iowa Central’s withdrawal from the Werterd Passenger association citing Western lines failure to honor agreements. Observers predict major disruption to passenger rates across Western territory as key roads exit and competition shifts.
The St Louis Southwesterg railway line shows July year earnings surge with gross $1,107,805 and net rise to $101,122. Operations cost drop $10,529 while improvements total $30,084, yielding surplus $180,438, up 4,930 from the prior July.
Grain from Kansas City to Chicago faces higher rates as two roads move grain at seven cents while a consignment costs a penny more. Santa Fe refuses to share its traffic, claiming equipment limits and blocking rivals from using its lines. Other Kansas City officials say Santa Fe is pressuring grain movement onto its routes, warning of possible further disruptions if tension continues.
The International and Great Northern released special fares for forthcoming events. Mexico routes to Monterey Saltillo and Mexico City with specific sale dates and return limits. Houston Monterey and return 11.40, other city pairings listed. National Baptist convention in Richmond rates 39.20 with select sale days. Buffalo Laundrymen's association event fare structure. Detroit Carriers' Association and Red Men meeting terms.
The International and Great Northern Railway paid seventy one dollars and fifty cents in quarterly passenger earnings for the quarter ending June 30. The total passenger earnings for the period were seven hundred one dollars and five cents.
A parade of railroad men and agents from lines including Katy Southern Central and Illinois Central gather in Dallas and nearby cities. Officials such as A Woods Horace Reese J B Morrow H B Brown and T J Anderson visit for meetings and to attend openings and fairs.
Major J M Ward, about 70 and a native of Arkansas, died in Brenham Texas this morning from cancer of the face. Wounded in the face two years ago on Christmas from a blow with a heavy wick held by an enemy, the wound festered and the lower face deteriorated until he could not eat solids or be nourished in his last week. He long carried keys at the county jail. The funeral was held this afternoon.
Dr J. M. Lackey travels with his mother and brother F M Lackey of Victoria to New York for treatment by eminent specialists as his health has declined for years. Little Mildred Thomas dies at age five after a brief illness and is buried after funeral services.
The annual meeting of the old settlers and United Confederate Veterans closed today in Fort Worth Texas. A large attendance filled the event with speakers Hon Stump Ashby and Colonel H C Holloway addressing the crowd.
A fragment from a Century building pamphlet campaign in St. Louis advertises illustrated develop- Ave materials. It promotes two pamphlets titled The Top of the Ozarka and There s something to sue along the Fries Line, inviting readers to write room 724.
Cheap round trip tickets on OG are at all Southern Pacific stations. Leave Houston 7 a m arriving Sour Lake the same morning. The fare is $4.10 to hotel including artesian bath meals. Sour Lake mineral water mud and acid baths offered as winter relief.
Foes cd Children's Hase highlights low prices on school wear with ribbed tights and Dongola lace footwear for girls and boys. Featured items include Wayne Knit ribbed hose, felt walking hats, and various patterns in gray and castor, all promoted as value for today and tomorrow.
Report from a bustling Houston gathering notes officials from Galveston and Columbus praising the Calvert Waco and Brazos Valley road opening. Visitors discuss hospitality, agricultural resources, a potential Main Street street fair, and civic plans for a fall or winter festival. An electric light scheme faces council hurdles.
Waco Texas reports that Baylor University opens Monday September 3 under auspices, Add-Ran begins September 6 with expected large attendance, the Academy of the Sacred Heart and St Basil College also start that week, other private schools begin, and public schools start September 17.
Dr M N McLaughlin claims an electric treatment can cure long standing weakness and varicocele without drugs or surgery. He advertises a book with full information and offers his method as safe, certain, and permanent, listing 704 Olive St, St Louis, Missouri.
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