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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
4
A scanned timetable shows arrivals and departures for multiple rail lines including the Grand Central and Central Depot services. It lists specific times for trains on the NY, T.&N.O.R., and Gulf lines with notes on Sunday operations and special departures.
Special to The New Orleans report cites brisk consumer demand and trading in goods. It notes prices and shipments, with references to mills, clean products, and regional buyers, reflecting a lively market despite some trading hesitancies.
A Cotton Belt switch engine fatally struck Jo wn Matthews in Gaet Waee on December 15. The victim, about 40 years old with four children, appeared to be attempting to board an outgoing train when hit. He was accompanied by two men, Ter Paine and Liles, who were close behind.
A short note urges careful use of cough remedies as season changes and winter approaches. It warns against overuse and stresses the need for safe dosing for both adults and children.
A hearing before the commission followed a meeting of directors from the Ver lesco and Northern railroads in Dallas. Officials discussed extending service toward Grimes County to connect with the Santa Fe line, with attendees optimistic about the extension despite concerns over costs and routes.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a New Orleans proceedings session where the Louisiana Commission debates the establishment authority for a five-son settlement. The record names officials and attendees, cites routine procedural issues, and signals the ongoing tension between commission leadership and public accountability.
A garbled OCR item assigns roles to Erastux Youngs and W. He Pfelds as auditors and treasurer of regional organizations. The fragment mentions long ongoing issues, questionable quantities, and a principal figure from Lake Chartes, with tangled names and places that obscure concrete facts.
Mr I A Vonheedter of Whiner Nebraska toured the city yesterday en route to Kote statie Harria County aboard the Missouri Kansas and Tennessee railroad. He discussed Uriah potato cultivation in Nebraska and plans to plant large wens at Water, Hiv has Chases.
In Sherman Texas on December 18 an announced wage increase affects land forces at North Sherman, with standard pay raised at Frisco yards. John W. White moves to rate clerk in Houston and Texas Central offices while Captain B. P. Bulac and Major A. H. Ewenton take new roles in railroad operations amid broader reorganizations across lines.
The Euoset etite traffic manager, after media attention, left New York for home. He was recalled to the city following the death of Mr Hufetlinaon and stayed there several days before returning.
Fragmentary text describes a city charter amendment discussion and a potential extension vote. Names and clear facts are unreadable, but the context suggests a municipal governance item tied to New Orleans. The readable segments indicate an official process around charter changes and timing.
The road committee plans an afternoon meeting to review the Dearing for Decenter va and to discuss the Mlacnd project. Local officials will attend at the site near Welk yathrows and Pol Lankattys with details on tracks and route adjustments.
A garbled 1915 style item reports Wortham of a Texas commission presenting a check for S548 to cover a subscription for a "Cyt Colvivide" company related to the Santa Fe fund. The fragmentary text is unclear on names, places, or exact purposes.
A garbled regional item lists numerous individuals and firms tied to transportation and postal services. It mentions A Mirshall of Noting Surety Company, A Rust of Pacific Express, H C Mevine, and Petey W Mokrow among others, with scattered references to towns, trips, and duties. The text reads as a chaotic roster of people and roles without a coherent narrative.
Dallas December report says Mayor Coliff vetoed the Boston Syndicate ordinance proposing a merger of all Thaling street railways. If the council overrides, bonds totaling about 40,000,000 may be issued to the property owners.
Fire at a Marshall cottage owned by Marvin Tumey caused destruction of the dwelling and contents. In Rockdale a fire damaged a two dwelling, with losses estimated around $1500 for Live’s property and $200 for Mr. Clark’s house, briefly threatening nearby structures before firemen saved the remaining buildings.
Houston School Board discusses recovering forged warrants and who bears loss. Attorney Dow cites city tax collection and court precedents while urging return of warrants to Houston and assertion of city liability for forged payments. Board votes to return papers to city and pursue recovery from the forgers.
Island City reports Fr G Street to qualify as district judge today. Galveston covers a sea wall carnival with large attendance and decor, weather cold but dry as crowds gather. Also notes Julia Luckenbach fire near New Orleans and Velle extinguishing and towing to port. Galveston directors meet to select delegates for Baline weevil conference in Dallas December 17.
A reception for Reverend Thomas Crawford of the Colonial Methodist church was held by church members in Galveston Texas. Crawford has moved to Crockett after serving several months in clerical duties and his transfer was broadly celebrated by the congregation.
Fragmented ship and weather notes describe landfall near Quintana and Brazos mouth with references to shore currents and forecasts. The garbled text mentions Galveston passages and a family rumor, hinting at coastal observations and conditions around a recent voyage.
Report notes a December meeting at the site of the Timpson Compress Company where charter details were approved and construction progress discussed for a new facility in Timpson. Officials indicated readiness for operations pending final approvals and equipment setup.
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