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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1901

Page

8

Grand Central and Galveston Trains Schedule Highlights

The notice lists multiple railroad departures and arrivals from Grand Central Depot and other lines including Santa Fe and Colunbia Velasco routes. It notes Sunday exceptions, special trains, and varying departure times from 4 am to late evening with specific stop points and service notes.

F.rr Grand Centen Galveston Teave Santa Feogee Ave Congress Avenue Jeweas Velasco

Missing items recovered in Austin County search

Sheriff’s Department seeks help locating a theft hold set of items after a burglary incident in Holivide Teas. The notice lists weapons including rifles, shotguns, a ten-plaited flower, pocket knives, and various tools. Reward offered to recover the listed articles and bring information to Wil din Palm.

Tiechiler & TO Col Sixehooter Deediner Wildin Palm Aberif Austin County

Texans in New York Special to The Pow

Texans in New York report a roster of names and places including Crawford Murbborough St. George Paris St. Denis Arthur and denoting the Pow feature with mentions of K B McGregory and wife Broadway and Union Square in a fragmentary itinerary style.

New York Crawford Murbborough

Fragmented OCR Note Noting Sparse Readable Phrases

The readable text hints at critique of blame for a cook during Christmas dinner and mentions appetite and nanos. It references an unclear Assenpe i Imeli section about Dad stomach and a comparison of weak satire to a bad book. The fragment ends with a query about Amekee Cats and pleas.

Southern Railway Holiday Excursion Tickets to Southeast

Southeast destinations across Arkansas, Texas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory are offered with reduced round trips. Tickets go on sale December 21 and 28, 1901, valid for thirty days from sale and include routes to Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina.

Southern Railway Arkansas Tex Indian Territory Oklahoma Territory Polurifg Miesissipp Alabama Georgia Florida North Carolina South Memphis Teno Banas Texas M. 1 Lias

Shortage of Rolling Stock Hits Southern Lines

Special to The Post reports severe freight delays as the Atlantic division faces a railcar shortage. Julius Kruttschpltt and Mark Man discuss transferring rolling stock from New York to Houston and potential reallocation to the Southern division to ease per day congestion and fuel use.

Read Atlantic Division Julius Kruttschpltt Mark Man New Orleans New York Wilma Orlando Horton A. Barriman Krottaehnite Houston

Sunset Shop Improvements at Houston Plant Expansion Planned

The Southern Pacific plant in Houston will be enlarged to meet growing traffic and demand for new equipment. Upgraded facilities and extended domestic production aim to speed repairs and provide more service, with labor and material costs influencing the expansion pace and overall railroad operations.

The Southern Pacific Houston Havshern Provetine Thas Vt

Transportation Rates Set for Rice Bran Shipments

The Texas railroad commission announced new transport rates on December 1 for rice bran shipments. Rates apply to carloads between Cane Belt lines and connections with Missouri, Kansas and Texas routes, Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe, and other lines. Minimum weight established at 24,000 pounds with various carload types allowed.

Atlati Texas Railroad Commission Cane Belt Railroad Authority Missouri Kansan Tera San Antonio Aransis Gulf Colorado Sant Ke Beaumont Kansas Great Northern Etewers Olina Trixie Rio Grande Texas Midland

Growth of Gladys and the Glories boom at Hadlowes

A Beaumont correspondent reports rapid expansion near Glories on the Southern Pacific line. An ex-railroad worker notes the transformation from nothing nine months ago to a thriving venture at Hadlowes with extensive local business and growing traffic.

Beaumont Texas Flenucho Post Hadlowes

Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles

Texan ad proclaims Hall's Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder ailments in men women and children. One bottle treated two months. mail order from J W Hall with testimonials from Houston and Jefferson City.

Hall J. W. Hall O. Box Ue Loulk Houston B. W. Hall St. Loui Jefferson Venus Texas

The Van Vieck Family and the Railroads

A fragmentary account discusses Mr. Hugo Von Vieck and his role as a geotal agent involved with railroads. It notes a large financial figure of 125,000 and hints at influence over freight tonnage and industry, mentioning his brother W. G. Van Vieck and leadership in the Southern Maritime railroad.

Bennda Hugo von Vieck van Vieck Ctu W. G. Vani Vieck

Texas and New Orleans extension progress reported

Galveston engineers say the Texas and New Orleans extension will connect Dallas to Beaumont with a through line. Grading nears completion from Dallas toward Jefferson and Jackonville while sections near Beaumont and Houston begin piling and elevator foundations. Project timing targets May completion with January south-end contracts and early December work on foundation underway.

Galveston Teany Derdinker 2 GQ. W. Boeachke Southern Gaelic Texas and New Orleans Dalle la Beaumont States Wien Dachsonville Cres Jatkeonyilie Isi Cncaine Pacffc Froot Athena Durine Fur Vveor Jullington Minh Wit Naeragdoches Mant North Ti Jh Heaumont Clér Tt

Rate Slashing Alleged Rail Freight War Hits Western Lines

The item reports alleged rate cuts by Western railroads in response to competition from New York via New Orleans and Galveston routes. It notes Western carriers reducing freight tariffs to about half of normal levels as shippers seek cheaper transport, with implications for markets and East Coast lines.

Whetern DB Omni Weafhound New York Segime Hitmenta New Hawaii

Houston Committee Deliberates on Class Rates Again

A city committee tasked with representing Jonavirs and aiding manufacturers discussed class rate matters yesterday. They approved to meet again Monday afternoon to ensure proper handling and consider seeking Winaton merchants for input while limiting the delegation to the appropriate officials.

Jonvirs Manitaccinora Heneray Raliféad Commission

Charter for a New Line The Trinity Valley Southern Railway

The charter for the Trinity Valley Southern railway in Texas was approved by the attorney general. It will run about twenty miles from Polege in Walker County to Cal Spritias in San Jacinto County, with officers listed including Dupree Pinkney Maker Yopree and others. Leroy Trice of the International and Great Northern railway met with Engineer Hardaway to discuss route selection and preparations begin next week north of Ward toward Fort Worth. grading work will start under Contractor Crow after he proceeds to Waco.

J. Yopree G. A. Wind WJ. Hivteop Wow Filbert A. Sheets A. J. Tedford and Co Oakhuret Fort Worth Texas Leroy Trice International and Great Northern Railway Hardaway Waa Tried Finginesr Ward Crow Waco

Resignation of Northern Pacific Director J J Ell

New York December 18. It is announced that J J Ell has resigned from the board of directors of the Northern Pacific Railroad company. Reports say Ell’s resignation had been contemplated and would be formally announced soon. The move is linked to the pressure over the Southern Securities affair.

Hamburg Conference Advances Uniform Rates on Transatlantic Lines

In Hamburg on December 14 a convenio between principal American English and German lines was reached for a uniform rate scale and coordinated cooperation. The aim is economical use of vessels and equipment across the lines.

Hamburg

Railroad Commissioners in Texas Review Cross-Controversy Ground

Moorfield Storey and Thompson toured Jacksonville to view the cross-border dispute involving the International and Great Northern and the Texas and New Orleans lines. They have not yet reached a decision on the matter.

Austin Texas Moorfield and Storey Thompson Jacksonville International Great Northbororo Turos New Orleans

Choctaw Line Contract Signed for City Rail

Guturle Oklahoma Territory December 13 The Choctaw Hallway company signed a contract with the climate of Gushrir to build a rail line to the city from Hartshorn 114 miles apart. Work will start at both ends of the line.

Guturle O. T Choctaw Hallway Company Cluttene Gushrir Balla Thie City Hartshorn

Fort Worth Agent Visited Houston Yesterday

Mr. £ 48 Beard, commercial agent for the Fort Worth and Denver, with headquarters at Mort Worth, was a visitor to Houston yesterday. Mr. Percy W. tuverell paren ger agent of the and Dashrille.

Beard Fort Worth Denver Mort Worth Houston Percy W. Tuverell Parenger The and Dashrille

The Surgeon's Knife and Ovarian Disease

The article warns women about ovarian inflammation and its early symptoms a dull ache lower in the abdomen and occasional shooting pains. It urges prompt care and criticizes neglect fearing hospital procedures. It cites a published portrait and letter to persuade women to seek treatment rather than endure pain.

Lydia Pinkham's Compound Praised By Women In Testimonies

A Utah state chairman and a Philadelphia woman report relief from long standing gynecologic troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They recount surgical avoidance, general wellness gains, and urge other women to seek guidance from Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn Mass.

Ecits Stephenson State St Salt Lake City Utah Philadelphia Dean Pistuns Lydia Pinkham Sol Lizzie Miexen Tomata St

Railroad Executive Movements Reported Across Texas and Louisiana

The article notes executives and freight agents for lines including Houston and Texas Central, Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio, and the San Antonio and Aransas Pass. It mentions personnel changes in Houston and Dalton, plus a theft incident on a street in New Orleans involving Pocketed money.

Toten Cotedin H. A. Jones Frelehi Souther Pacific Viesenat el Taso New Orleans Jaflite Krittscholtz Houston Texas Pentral Horace Reese Houston and Texas Central Dalton Kerrey Mel Christin Galveston Harrisburg San Anton O Jesus and New Orkaind Alt Ronse Sanael Conpeanes San Antonio

Railroad Appointments and Projects Across the United States

A list of railroad leadership changes and construction plans across several systems. Gener rochmenaier and chief trainmaster appointments are noted for lines including the Chorptan division and Missouri Pacific. Projects include a new locomotive shop near Haston Pa and a Chicago to New Orleans service route shift via the Southern Pacific coast.

Georgia Legislature Atlanta Loulaville API Nashville Chicago New Orleaa Glen Dievatchey Missouri Pacific W. M. Young Ourterview Central Allroad New Jersey Baltimore and Chain Dam Haston J. ¢. Riddell Chin Centralines eRe Reland and Maglite Road Marietta

Protests Erupt in El Paso Over Local Actions

Reports from El Paso Texas describe protests and political tension as petitions circulated regarding withholding appointments. The scene reflects national party friction with Republicans and a note of Garretts loan sprinting to the forefront of discussion.

el Paso Texas Faole Prewkene Republicins of Texas Garrett Repubiic Apa

Pain Balm Advice for Corn and Ailments Patch

Advice on using Chamberlain's Pain Balm after freezing a corn then wearing a plaster. Recommends warm water, gentle scraping, twice daily balm applications for five minutes, and a protective plaster for several days. Claims Pain Balm is best general remedy for pores, lameness, and rheumatism in the ad text.

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