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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
3
Reports from Olathe Kansas to Galveston detail ongoing railway tensions as the Santa Fe system suffers reduced service. Officials claim trains run with delays and some lines detour while telegraphers push for long hours limits and other demands amid a widened labor dispute.
A young woman, advised by her doctor, used a half teaspoon of Scott’s Emulsion after dinner and rapidly grew robust. The article warns against regular small doses and cautions against overuse, with a street address in New York referenced.
A Denver meeting of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen discussed aiding the Ballin Fo telegraphers via a sympathetic strike. A decision to submit the question to a vote by the body was expected to be known tomorrow. A new operator at Castle Rock disappeared and later reappeared in Bedalnu where masked strikers abducted him at gunpoint and marched him along the track.
In Cleburne Texas December 11 the Pext rep questioned prominent strikers about likely outcomes. Most favored telegraphers winning without the cutside helm while other unions show growing discontent. Officials claim trains run but telegraph lines are tied up prompting fears of full railroad stoppage if telephones fail.
The Galveston firemen push for higher salaries as the group seeks better pay and conditions. Charles Roger chairs the committee for the Brotherhood of Lecomtive Firemen and leads local talks on improved compensation.
The article describes a Polk conference dismissed last August due to Colors Polk being called off. It notes the meeting ended with a 18 canes per 100 miles rate for firing large Onwinns, while locomotion rules remained unchanged. Switch engine firemen received a 10 cent daily layoff allowance.
In Temple and surrounding towns a telegraph workers strike continues with lines in operation in several locations including Temple Cameron Somervell Brenham Bellville Houston Galveston Killeen Goldthwaite Lampasas and Brownwood. Union men say workers did not report but some were sent to points as needed. Temple shops remain limited to emergency duties.
Los Angeles December 11 report on the Santa Fe strike cites General Manager Nevin saying the Albuquerque to San Francisco line is operating with operators. Chief Clerk Henderson notes no movement difficulties while Danby and Blake are dangerously injured after an attack by a former agent. a warrant is out for the assailant.
The article notes numerous travelers and officials in Hearne including Superintendent Thomas Hume of the International and Great Northern, Deputy Sheriff Taylor, J Wil son arrested for stabbing Dora Miller, and visits by Robert Adams of Lufkin, J Harper Bannon from Fort Worth, George W. Torry of Houston, Thomas Oliver of Grossbouck, George Hardy, W J Bailey of Mumford, Monta J. Moore of Cameron, and Harry Alexander of Houston.
A dredge that left Galverton for Beaumont is at the Carroll mill in Delow town for several days undergoing remodeling. A larger tug will tow the dredge to yards near the Poo Gee bridge where work resumes, including a new house and manning. Be comprehensive on Beaumon Typ graphical union formed with twelve members and elected officers.
In St Paul on December 11 a committee from Northern Pacific telegraph operators met Vice President Kendrick to present initial requests on news handling, working hours, and related matters. The company employs a large group of telegraph operators with about 60 members in the Order of Railway Telegraphers.
A northbound messenger train crashed into a freight train near Clara Nebraska five miles south of town. Noble Thomas, 14, of Emporia Kansas died in the cab. the engineer and fireman were seriously injured. Several dozen passengers were lightly hurt. Sheriff reports no further trouble near Greenvile. In Texas, officials request protection for Santa Fe property after recent strikes.
The text centers on John McGraw challenging NL authority over transfers and player engagements. It notes McGraw’s stance against league restrictions and hints at friction with the American League context. The article portrays tension between McGraw and league magnates as he refuses to yield to ongoing disputes.
The report lists horses and entrants with odds and outcomes from a New Orleans race meet. It notes weather clear and track fast, names numerous horses and riders, and includes final positions and betting figures.
Chicago December 11. John W Gates says New Orleans is the objective for the Kansas City Southern system through a Shreveport to New Orleans extension called the Shreveport and Red River Valley road now 156 miles in operation. The line will feed traffic to and from New Orleans and the Orient via the Pacific coast, boosting local and cotton traffic for KCS.
A dispatch from Santa Fe reports attorneys filed injunction petitions this afternoon to merge El Paso and Rock Island rails from Carizoza Lincoln County to Santa Rosa Guadalupe County to connect with El Paso Northeastern and Chicago Rock Island and Mexico lines. Projected capital is 2,600,000.
Eleven telegraph operators left New Orleans for Texas points via Houston to take places of striking telegraphers on the Santa Po line. The move comes as labor action affects long distance service with local dispatch offices preparing for temporary staffing.
A large crowd travels from Hearne and surrounding Texas towns to Houston for the Fruit, Raga to the Festival. The Houston and Texas Central railroad offered an excursion fare of 1.50 for a three day trip as many residents left for the city to enjoy the event.
An assortment of overcoats in dark blue Melton and Kersey, black Cheviot, tan go vert cloth and other fabrics offered in all lengths and styles. Prices range from 7.50 to 40.00.
A steamer with a party of hunters was offshore for a grand hunt when the captain left to pursue a distant sea area alone. He has not been seen since, and three parties are out searching for him as two days pass with no sign.
An advertisement extols GFP a powder medicine claimed to cure falling of the womb and other female ailments. It features a testimonial from Mollie Milner of Bardwell Kentucky and offers free medical advice, an almanac, and books from I. Geratie & Co in Chattanooga Tennessee, with GFP sold for one dollar a bottle.
Texas December 1 Calvert notes report the Al G Field Minstrel company plans a performance after strong reception last year. Frank Gilson enters Galveston Medical College. Jack Lewis departs for South Texas for Knight of the Crimson Belt work with Aworlvan Thread. Cotton seed consigned 180 tons to Bryan Oil Mill. Weather mild and cotton fields near market readiness.
Fragmented race list items include names like Tepny Holle Coger Fimgierdr Tine and others. Several entries show horse or trainer typographical errors and unclear placements. No coherent event details emerge beyond a string of misread pony names and odds.
Fragmented racing list shows numerous horse names and odds with venues and purses mostly unreadable. Mentions weather clear and track fast as a brief note amid garbled entries and inconsistent spellings.
Officials and two innkeepers linked to tavern crusade threaten warrants and a raid to block a scheduled boxing match between Joe Gane and Terry McGovern at Tattersall's. Mayor Harrison may intervene to halt the event amid legal action and potential penalties under state boxing laws.
Jax nyton Ky December J Henry Miller a noted breeder and juriman ang for many years secretary of the Kentucky association and manager of the Western Book Markers’ association died from quarters of partyals at his home.
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