Houston Rail Timetable From Grand Central Depot
Trains from Houston via Central with arrivals and departures listed for Grand Central Depot. Details for service to Galveston, Galveston Plains, Velasco, St Louis and Chicago routes, with multiple arrival times and depot locations including Congress Avenue and Fifth Ward.
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N. Ft
Satwand
Dalian
Houston
the Central
Grand Central Depot
Iganfore
Galveston Plains
Ava
Press Avenue
Lao. N. RR
Congress Avenue
St. Louis
Chicago
Velasco
Grand
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Fifth Ward
Great Northern
Columbia
Tw International
Missouri, Kansas and
Gaveston
Henderson
Hotel Lawlor Arrivals and Notices of Death
Beaumont arrivals list includes G Naughton New Houston Indianapolis C Parker Bryans 1D and others. The death of Felix Huston is noted with services at 10 this morning and a death notice from Austin Street. pallbearers listed and a composed call for attendance by family and friends.
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Paola
Ies
San Antonio
M. Tay Campbell
Temple
Clark Mmonix
Iowa
Felix Huston
Austin Street
John S. Hoover
Otierd
Last Rites at AeArt Church Crowded for Kropp Krupp Service
A large crowd attended the afternoon service at AeArt church for Mrs Kropp and Mrs John Krupp. Mourners formed a long line at the graveside as final tokens of love were laid in quiet silence.
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Punerat
One Arrested in Foetday Prison Escape Case
A man identified as a member of an old gang was arrested by Sheriff Anderson at Balseston jail for aiding three escaped prisoners. He was registered in Galventen and known locally. He is being turned over to Bee and Thomas for further processing.
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Balseston
Anderson
Galventenwn
Old Gang
Thomas
C. G. Beavene
Houston
Daughters of the Confederacy
Greenwood Cemetery
J. le Allen
J. J. Ikingon
T. M. Anderson
HH. R. Allen
W. Anderson
D. C. Allen
John Brashear
Joseph Barker
William F. Black
John Dringhurst
William Bennett
Joseph Mennett
D. A. Barziaa
J. L. Bareiea
Webe Iza
James Bradshaw
J. P. Brooks
Will Buuseer
Steven W. Beery
B. A. Bots
W. B. Botts
A. H. Baxter
J. W. Bray
N. Black
le A. Bryan
James Burke
Wm. R. Baker
A. Burton
W. Ballock
A. Bently
Wiliam Bailey
Robert Boyes
James T. Bryant
Rucknor
Robert Burns
G. W. Collings
T.T. Carr
Horace Cone
Albert Cordier
Teaac Conroe
Joseph Corann
Fh. Connell
J. W. Goomes
A. Carrington
R. H. Culpepper
John Cardwell
John Gadwallader
J.D One
J. ©. Collins
John Collins
W. RB. Campbell
T. A. Davie
George Drumble
Wiliam Dissen
Leom, Winman
George Wy. Fracter
No Faller
B.C. Fuller
Jeneh
Mike Flock
Manly Phos
Piepatrick
Caphili
Green
George W. Gregor
Graeneigh
Sar Cesselman
Gregory
George Golthwitte
Gordon
AR. Garnett
W. T Garnett
Colonel Griffin
A. F P. Harris
Horman
W. Heltmann
Japhet
Willim Tames
Jake No Lord
Kirkland
Love
Koplen
William Kattman
Jacob Kirsh
Lubbock
Henry Kieinseke
John Lawretire
C. Py Karcher
Tamsrope
Max Kasse
Lochdale
TH Bing
Li Meteor
Jamon Middleton
Ll. Massie
Drew Missit
John Maher
McMinn
A McAshan
James Montgomery
George Maddon
Jink Matthews
Friie Mohr
Morgan
J. Miller
Mangum
Charles
Marston
M Owen
LE. Drew
A. Petit
Phelpa
Reed I. Pannell
M. Peragoy
B. Mareon
Runnels
Joe Sheppard
Charles Stewart
P. TH. Snell
W. Sade
Svinir
A. M. Sivle
BE. Squires
FW Smith
Theodora Schuster
Alex
Joe Stafford
Joe Springer
J. Riki
W. Schultz
M. Taylor
P. ‘Tate
M. Tuft
J. W. Tinsley
Horace Taylor
C. Treutwine
Frank ‘Terry
W. Taylor
Th Tatty
Winter
Carter Walker
J. W. Wilson
Thomas Walsh
G. Wagener
M. Weat
T PF. Winefield
M. Welborne
Dp. Whiterhde
Bad Williams
Ernest L. Warner
W. i Wrisht
M. Warnecke
Thomas Whitmaret
Jobin Whaten
Mat Woollif
WC. Usher
C. Usher
John PD. Usener
Curie Cherry
Rush Watching
Jites Alorl
Hop. Roberts
A. Push Fuller
Turrison
C. W. Hurley
A. Filurley
Taniain Tenty Schorffing
John Hone
William
Cramer Haber
Joe Hogenfield
James Wellman
Walther
M. Rosenfield
Henry How
German Cametery
John WW. Hynford
John Garrison
Simon Fredrinkeon
Opinin
Milt McKay
Marsden Camiplwil
Philip Heubnoer
Sunset Limited Start Again With Southern Pacific Upgrades
Southern Pacific announces the Sunset Limited will resume this season with better facilities and faster times from New Orleans to the coast, opposite San Francisco. Eastbound trips depart New Orleans Mondays and Fridays, with westbound from Houston and San Francisco as scheduled. The service is touted as the finest transcontinental option, drawing heavy passenger traffic while agents tour after the holidays to promote lines and connections with eye catching fish pictures displayed in ticket offices.
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Chicago
Chicago Railroad
Windy City
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific Company
Sunset Limited
New Orleans
San Francisco
Houston
Table Festival
Eugene George
Central
W. A. Reeinhardt
Sonar
M. F. Smith
Milwaukeee
St. Paul
Milwaukee
The Steamer Lawrence Sold for a New Vessel
In Corpus Christi Texas the Corpus Christi Galveston Steamship company met privately to discuss selling the steamer Lawrence now at Galveston and buying a larger, more substantial vessel as soon as the current ship is sold. President Caldwell indicated the plan to acquire another ship promptly. The stockholders remain determined to add a new steamer.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Corpus Christi-Galveston Steamship Company
Board of Trade Rooms
Jearng
Lawrence
Gilveston
Post
Caldwell
Steamer Company
Holiday traffic expected as Mayo praises line at Fruit Festival
Henry M Mayo chief of Sunset and Central routes says holiday traffic will be heavy after returning from a Central railway trip. He notes the Fruit Flower and Vegetable Festival drew crowds along the line and visitors enjoyed Houston, forming fast friendships during their stay.
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Henry M. Mayo
Central
Central Railway
Hoe
Lnes
Mr. Mayo
the Post
Houston
Southern Pacific Eyes Mexican Coal Beds for Supply
The Southern Pacific plans to secure coal for its fuel needs and potential nationwide distribution. H F Huntington led a team to Sonora to inspect a coal bed sixty miles from the Sonora pacific line, following a recent purchase from Santa Fe. The project costs include 500 000 for the deposit and 1 500 000 for a connecting branch. Over the past fourteen months the company hauled 1800 cars of Utah and Wyoming coal to Nevada and California, with Utah Wyoming coal destined for Bakersfield.
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Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
H. F. Huntington
Mexico
Sonora
Passenger Traffic Meeting In Chicago On Rates
Railroad passenger traffic men from leading lines meet in Chicago Tuesday to discuss transcontinental rates. An effort aims to fix ticket price increases that have demoralized coast to coast traffic. Colonel S. F. Morse of the Southern Pacific will attend. Railroads see the outcome as highly important for the industry.
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Chicago
Morse
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Railway orders 1000 gondola cars for Anniston shops
Anniston Alabama December 17 The Southern Railway company placed an order for 1000 gondola cars with the Southern Car and Foundry company. Of these 700 will be built at the Anniston shops.
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Southern
Anniston
Ala
Southern Railway Company
Southern Car and Foundry Company
Notes and Personals Highlight Texas Travel and Meetings
Colonel J. C. Andrews of the Southern is out on the road to check holiday traffic. Traveling Freight Agent Winstead of the Cotton Belt starts a business trip today. A. N. Brown of the Frisco has several appointments this week. Texas Car Service association meets in Fort Worth today to discuss the cotton weighing matter. Fruit, Flower and Vege-
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J. C. Andrews
The
Southern
Winstead
Cotton Belt
A. N. Brown
Frisco
Texas Car Service Association
Fort Worth
Breckenridge report urges reforms and apprentice battalions
A Washington dispatch to the Tribune reviews Inspector General Breckenridge's annual report. It praises the extensive document with photos, notes that Secretary Root largely adopted its recommendations, and argues for improved sanitation, training, and organization. The piece advocates establishing apprentice battalions and appointing officers to implement details, highlighting mobilization realities and the need for a trained, ready army ready to defend the flag.
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New York
the Tribune
Washington
Breckenridge
Root
Congress
Europe
Comyn
George H. Thomas
Wilson
Wrank
Poland
Sanger
McKee
Grant
Baldwin
Foote
Cecil
Wheeler
Dickman
Migin
Jessony
Navy
Holiday Goode and Toys at 909 Congress
C J Koebler shops for holiday goodes and toys at 909 Congress, offering a selection for gift seasons.
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C. J. Koebler
Controversy Over Dick Dowling Camp Activities and Confederate Memorial
The Dick Dowling camp of the United Confederate Veterans met at 3 o’clock in their Houston hall with Commander C. C. Drew presiding. Members discussed funding a monument to the Women of the South, debated youth interest in Confederate remembrance, and read the memorial address by Comrade Cohen. A committee was formed to pursue a Lone Star Veterans lead and collect donor names for a Confederate memorial fund.
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Dick Dowling
United Confederate Veterans
Metv
C. C. Drew
G. A. Bailey
Third Arkansas Regiment
Hood
Longstreet Corps
Department of Virginia
Julian Ostendorf
Light Artillery
E. J. Littlejohn
Galveston
Galveston Historical Society
Fall
Battle of
Sabine Pass
G.n. Bovock
Sons of Veterans
South
United Song of Vetrana
Texas
St. Adjutant
Texans
Bocock
Houston
Ueavens
M Committee
Daughters of the Confedercy of Houston
Dick Dowling Camp
Drew
Winternone
Cohen
Confederacy
Dick. Dowley
Cliftons
Mick Powling
L. L. Gohen
P. H. Fall
John Farmer
Avie. Sohilling
William Hunter
Geo. A. Branard
John W. Beil
Peter Hovnis
Aug. Schilling
John Stewart
George H. Herrman
Tealy & Bate
Progent
Sgeboe Tote Waar
C Beaven
J. B Gordon
Moorman
Jefferson Davin
Eus
Reception at Gonzales Kh D Club Hosts First Annual Ball
The Kh D Club of Gonzales Texas held its third annual recension ball on December 1. Decorations featured heavy draping and fern veiling. the hall sparkled with lights and an incandescent glow. Prof Schwab’s orchestra provided music while guests from San Antonio Columnae and several Texas towns attended. visiting New York gentlemen praised the hospitality and quarters of the Gonzales K D Club.
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Kh. D
Gotanles
Texas
K. Pe Cinh
Awe
Schwab
Mirate Stnart
Kokernut
San Antonio
Mins Johnegn
Columinte
Alte. A. W. Ditdun
Mieken Wither
Aed Rane McNell
Gockhart
Mish Motuia
Harwood
Mises Ve
Gonzaler
Fire losses hit San Felipe as charity aids widowed citizen
A curving party led by Colonel Hall, including Houston and Brazos Railway delegates, toured the area while a fire destroyed the home of Uncle Prince, a respected local citizen. He lost his house, furniture, clothing, and winter groceries with little remaining money. The community offered relief as assistance followed.
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Allstoriane
Antidasitians Negro
Ww L Gray
Ewo
Wight
Masonic
San Felipe Corporation
Houston
Obeid
Sonsratlalee
Resources of Boers No Army Can Enter Transvaal Survive
New York December 17 M de Long manager of a dynamite factory at Modderfontein Transvaal says British forces cannot enter the Transvaal and survive He notes reinforced fortresses at Pretoria and Johannesburg impregnable even in rain He cites 6000 German volunteers in the Boer cause and says Boer governments show no sign of building a large army while preparations continue in secrecy
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New York
M. de Long
Modderfontein
Transvaal
Fraticn
Paris
Great Britain
Natal
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Rielberg
Hues
Adda
Boer
Near a panto on stock exchange mood amid Pulter alert
London finance desk reports a week of strain and near pantomime action on the New York stock market. News of General Pulter's detect dulls gold optimism. copper and cotton bills rise as traders rush to cover, while December money markets show high advance rates and widespread caution.
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New York
London
Gabley
Stock Exchange
Pulter
Ohio
Perhang
Spain
Reappointment of Rev J W Herrington at local church
The article notes the reappointment of Rev. John W. Herrington as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, with broad approval from his parishioners and friends. It mentions other local visitors and residents including Alvin, Alta Loma, Edin Texas, and attendees from nearby towns. several trips to Angleton, Van Grund, and Cincinnati are listed among visiting or accompanying persons.
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Alvin
John W. Nergin
Qo Alin
J. W. Herrington
Alta Loma
Aecup
Met Presbyterian Church
Micael Hertha Carroway
Mary Winters
Edan
Texas
Nell Avyohom
Uryant Hk.oreo
Galveston
Negal Buyin
Ralnhird
G. A. Brush
Angleton
L. FE. Minhback
Swindall
Vangund
Judeo JM. Moody
San Angelo
Public Schools Improve in Porto Rico Under American Occupation
San Juan December 12 A Puerto Rico school reform report notes a five member board with three Puerto Ricans and two Americans. Each municipality now has an American teacher in place with many Spanish instructors. Schools use English and Spanish texts, and are overseen by American authorities. Term reduced from twelve to nine months and salaries moved to American currency. A normal and industrial school will open in Fajardo next year with $20,000 pledged by Fajardo and support from insular government. The bay area growth is highlighted amid broad modernization efforts.
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San Juan
P. i
Porto Rico
Fajardo
Bum. 3Ne the Great
The
Bay
Politician Reactions to Reform In New System
Politicians react to the new system with mixed views some oppose fearing negative effects while others support reform citing potential improvements. Leaders and parties weigh in on changes and implementation.
South Pacific Naval Station Seen Likely Soon
The Herald notes the growing pool of flag officers eligible for sea duty suggests South Pacific Station will open promptly, tied to withdrawal actions near the Philippines and strategic interest on the western coast of South Amelia. Limited ships and flag officer availability hinder voluntary operations, with planings under command in the Maclinnan line referenced.
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South Pacific Naval Station
New York
Herald
Washington Cave
South Fac
Philpines
Etipn
Watnon
South Amelia
Maclinnan
Financial aid eases John P. Squire & Co bankruptcy
Avolooe Gave Ade New York Tesoutver 17 A gavetep to the Timex from Foxton cary the financial situation is soft as it relates to the great packing home of John P. Squire & Co which has filed for $3,000,000 and has been helped today by Armour of Chicago. It is stated that enough money has been arranged to keep the company going with little trouble. Armour’s plan to absorb the plant cannot be ascertained as the firm refuses to comment.
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New York
Timex
Foxton
John P. Squire & Co
Armouro
Chicago
Armour
Gage Noncommittal On Plane Relief Action
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Gike will not discuss any further action to relieve the monetary emergency. The gravity of the situation is fully appreciated by the department. It is unclear what will be done, though increasing government deposits seems likely to provide some relief.
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Gage
New York
Herald
Washington
Saya
Gike
Jose
Althoush
Agenda Club Hosts Columbus Socials in December of Year
The Agenda club in Columbus Texas held a formal reception and social evening on December 14. Members decorated their club room with ivy, flowers, and potted plants while games and music provided entertainment until 10 pm. A supper followed and the event was described as a complete success with active participation from young society ladies and several gentleman friends.
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Columbus
Social Orgeanisaiion
Texas
Channlog Daviea
Agenda Club
Ladige
Aupper
Sucetas
Ope iHae Yourns
Mise Rupy Wi
Daley
Saka Ash
Ain Etary
Misa Era Coffee
surOr Mma Wagner
Ifarertan Is Haraton
Meg Wagner
Stn Riafford
Hattie Neal
Ma Husted
Mabon
Martha Mae
Haile Ayers
Brooke
A Erat
Tugertalament
Fulptis
Pu Rane
New Buildings for Gonzales Hotel and Stores Contract
December reports Henry Kaye secured the contract to build a hotel and storehouses for Gonzales Improvement Company. The hotel will be built of Gonzales brick with funding up to date. Bid was 1400 dollars.
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Gonsales
Gonzales
Henry Kaye
Gonsales Improvement Company
Richter
Oli Ios Pew
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M. Bs
W.t. Rf. R
Kansas City
Cincinnati
la Porte
R. Cand
Depot
Trilas
Byca.m
Bristol Houston
Bbeecannery Hotel
Apitol Hotel
Houston, Texas
Frank A. Hervey, Sr
James Bedell Hervey
Mgr
Wpetia
Waxanator
Firom
Watts
Pri “E
Telefromi
Houston Transfer CO
Mayo Hing
Steamer
Mexican Coal
Dreckinainge
Dowling Monument
San Felipe
Panto
Alvis LO Als
Agarwal
Potuto Rico
KIAMA
Santa Claus
Mammoth Clothier
Kiam Building
Avolooe
Ade
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