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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1899

Page

4

Train Schedule for Central Depot and Grand Central Depot

A historical timetable lists train arrivals and departures for Central Depot and Grand Central Depot. It records Houston and Galveston routes, with times for express and local trains, connections to Kansas City, Chicago, St. Louis, and other destinations. The sheet mentions multiple depots including Fifth Ward and Congress Avenue, noting slight variances in departure times.

Grand Central Depot Jase Seevaasevaner Artin B Atventon Houston Igo P Press Avenue Depot Jp m Kansas City Clelinaath Fais Missouri Kansas Texas Fifth Ward Infeat Norther Columbia Great Northern Galveston Houston Henderson St. Louis Chicago

Moleton Texas Day Rates Mentioned In Fragment

Fragmentary text lists prices and items like a $2 and $2.50 day rate with room and steam hour mentions, plus passenger and return calls, but the context and completeness are unclear.

Moleton Texas

Unclear list of arrivals and incidents in Texas area

Fragmentary OCR notes show names of individuals in Texas cities and a report of a man falling from a horse or scaffold, injuring himself. Other mentions include court actions and bonds, with scattered references to families and addresses, but details are incomplete.

Heavy holiday trade and rail traffic to the Southeast

Holiday travel spikes as trains from Houston and Texas Central carry passengers toward New Orleans and the Southeast. The Southern Pacific and Katy lines divert large numbers to Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas, with emphasis on connections via Nashville and Louisville routes. The season’s movement is stronger than recent years, with carriers reporting brisk business and expected continued arrivals.

Houston Texas Central Austin Souther Pacific New Orlean Milneiaentral Louieville and Nashville Southern Railway Sothern Nc Andrews Southern Polific Santa Fe Southey Katy Weay Texas That & Jarre Shreveport Gateway The Central Pointe Nebraska Calorada Kansas

Fitzgerald Promoted at Burlington Texas Expansion

The Burlington route promotes William Fitzgerald Jr to general agent in Dallas and adds traveling freight agents to boost Texas operations. Paul Kirkpatrick chosen for the new traveling freight position, effective January 1, in recognition of Fitzgerald’s strong past performance.

International and Great Northern chief visits city on tunnel plan

Mr Leroy Triea general superintendent of the International and Great Northern railway toured the city to discuss a proposed tunnel under Preston avenue to ease traffic near Harrisburg road. No agreement was reached yet as plans are drawn, but Triea said the railroad is ready to begin work and seeks an equitable settlement.

International Great Northern Railway Harrisburg Road Preston Avenue Bnen Trine

Kirby Coming Home to Decide Kaysee Extension Plans

Beaumont reports a telegram says John H. Kirby general manager of Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas City railroad left New York for Houston to advance the KaySee extension from Rogan to Waskom. A January decision on whether KayLee Shops stay in Beaumont is expected after Kirby’s arrival in Houston.

Beaumont Texas John H. Kirby Gulf, Beaumont and Kansia City Railroad New York Houston Kay Lee

Railroad Agents Tour Presses Fetching News On Travel Racks

Commercial Agent J. D. Rowe of the Cotton Belt is absent taking up business. Traveling Freight Agent Winstead on the road on a visit. W. T. Hancock of Holston East and West Texas returned from a business trip to North Texas. W. H. Taylor of the Houston East and West Texas spent yesterday in Galveston. J. W. Evans of the Santa Fe, Brentiam headquar ters, on a business trip. Frank Matthews of Palentine, International route claim agent, in the city yesterday. William Doherty, assistant general pine Seliger agent of the Houston East and West Texas, returned from North Texas. Rumors circulate about changes to tithe on a front road, but the general passenger office said no such changes. Houston East and West Texas railways note passengers may use Winter tourist rates by paying the fare difference. The homeseeker rate is one fair plus two dollars. Winter tourist rate is one and one third fares.

J. D. Rowe Cottom Belt Winstead Cotton Belt W. T. Hancock Holston West Texas North Texas W. H. Taylor Houston Galveston J. W. Evans Senta Fe Brentiam Frank Matthews Palentine William, Doherty Gener Pine Seliger Raml

Travelers at Capitol and Hotels Across City

A stream of visitors and arrivals spans the Capitol and local hotels. Griff in Corrigan and Lutes of Victoria register at Bristol while Belcher of Austin, Boone of Fulshoar, and Walhot of Temple appear at Hutchina and Lawlor. Several others from Galveston to New Orleans gather at Bristol and Hutchins as dignitaries, reporters, and travelers converge for the Festival and holiday season.

Griffin of Corrigan Capitol W. A. Lutes Victoria Bristol WC. Belcher Austin Queel Hutchina Boone Fulshoar Howe J. Pawpa Siontaomery John Full Sam BR. Henderson Bryan Isol Hutchings G. W. Jitfie Roreubers Willi Go Tarner New Orleans Wis Aineie Werivalw Yadbel’cay

Meeting of the Darvehtern of ites American Revolution 9

An item notes a morning meeting of the Darvehtern of its American Revolution 9 with references to local officials and a quarantine of Ayiime Burnett. The report lists appointments to inspect books and report to Derambir. The Houston Quartette Club held a concert rehearsal at Turner Hall ahead of a December 27 engagement for Turnverein members. General Manager Trice discusses terms for a timne under crossing agreements with International and Grant Northern at Preston avenue. News on Miss Bella Schoenmann’s recovery after a Marfa accident and her sister’s journey to Marfa and return to Dus dans pooch follows.

Houston Quartette Club Turnerhal Turnverein Trice International Grant Northern Preston Avenue Bella Schoenmann Marfa Mis,Krupp Mines

Hornaire Birthday Celebration Plans for Burns

The Caledonian society met Tuesday to plan a Burns birthday event on January 9. Committee members George Cooper William Solvenright Thomas Must and W B McDonald will arrange a ball secure talent and report next Tuesday. The program will be Scottish with ballads readings and a supper.

Horna Robert Burns George Cooper Wm. Solvenright Thos, Must W. B. Mc Donald Dockly

Postmaster Gould Held on Embezzlement Charge

Holeon Gould, postmaster at Bone Gap, is confined in jail awaiting a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Tracy B Dunn on a charge of embezzling $1000 in money order funds. Gould was captured near Groaby by Postoffice Inspector M G

Holeon Gould Bone Gap United States Tracy B Dunn Gould Groaby Postoffice M. G

Evidence in Cain case nears closing as witnesses suffer

The Dallas era report notes closing arguments in the Ed Cain case over the murder of James Humphries. Witness Ben Boyd testified about mob violence while denying belonging to a mob. jurors hear rebuttals as the judge weighs whether to proceed tonight or delay until January amid harsh winter and widespread fatigue among hundreds of camped witnesses.

Pairating Texas Ed Cain James Himsphries Henderson County Heiderned Morrin James Humphries Jools Witties Ériols Judge Lipscomb Adijarning

Assignments in Comanche and Nacogdoches Texas

Business notices report Hogan and Nobers assigning assets for creditors in Comanche. In Nacogdoches the National Bank stockholders vote to liquidate and sell the bank to Judge Gil Mahon for 24500 in cash. Venter and Scarton near Whitwee plan to form a new enterprise.

Nacokdoveches Dank Nacogdoches Téxis Iet National Bank Natane Gil Maeahan

Unclear OCR fragment on Amalipox illness and city aid

Local notes recount a health scare with Amalipox infections, suppression of gatherings, and holiday suspensions. It mentions guards around an infected house and a family trip to Hartford interest, plus a city council donation of 300 for Catholic church rebuilding after a Bealy fire.

San Felipe Treas Henry Pitt J. & Pavideon W. J. Frederigh Trousto Bealy

Stranger in trouble near Caddo Peak

A man found near Caddo Peak nine miles north of Cleburne in a demented condition is cared for by the county physician at the jail. Railroad men have been asked to visit him for identification.

Cleburne Texas Caddo Peak Here

Alvin Cabbage Beginning to Move in Alvis Texas

December 19 report from Alvis Texas notes the cabbage crop in this section starting to move. Local growers anticipate harvest progress as weather cooperates and fields show early signs of development.

Alvin Alvis Texas

Washington county jurors drawn for January term

The Washington county Court selects jurors for the January term. other items note a fatal shooting case of Ad Moore, bond for Foreman Wellman, local weddings, a doll ball at Gunk's hall, and various social and business updates from Algophiam Texas. The report mentions several named individuals, local officials, and community events across the area.

Algphiam Texas Washington County Fr. N. McNeil John Nona G. A. Brovache Charles Puller Albert Linstaedter G. Hy Fonter Itis Fintge Jack Anderson J. JH. Simon Matt Foote Finhey Clay Wim. Ellerman Mone Byrd T. D. Garrett Braont Kessler

Short Texas Specials Local Look At Town News

ELKBART born jail Mroo and Mee Ww Neel a girl reported. PLORESVILLE ground condition worsened by recent rain. ROGERS funds appear unstable after thirty alx tours rain. terrain saturated. ROBY stock in poor condition. standing grass damaged by recent mine. CORSICANA routing mill plant runs on fuel rather than coal. AVA remains of Mrs FB Gian overturned en route to cemetery but safety ensured. DHCATUR commissioners court to hold election January 18 on local option. COLORADO district courts in session with several cases pending. TERRELL Robert Scott not killed. rumors denied. Frank Williams released on bond. DECATUR interest grows in direction of town mill project. QUINTANA US Engineer Talford here for surveys on Brazos mouth project. SAN ANTONIO judgment for $190 given in civil suit over death related to railway employe mother case.

Elkbart Mroo Neel Ploresville Corsicana Wes Ve Ttte Oooman Ava Giian Communsloners Court Piurpoan Coloraddo Ccriminal Wacker Terrell Robert Scott Moudey Frank Wiliams Decatur Quintana United States Talfor and Bay Thie Place San Antonio Bertha Haglehory

Six Men Narrowly Escape Death Near Milano Camp

Six men at Rotlaseau's camp one mile north of Milano nearly died when coal embers placed in a powder can ignited a fire in their tent. A passerby noticed the smoke, a doctor arrived in time and saved the men from serious harm.

Milano Texas Rotlaseau

Wooten Declares Candidacy For Sixth District Congress

In Cleburne Texas on December 19 Hon Tidley G Wooten told The Post he is a candidate for congress from the sixth district and will publish his views on the leading questions of the day later.

Wooten Cleburne Texas Tidley G. Wooten Poat

Knights of Pythias and Whitenhore Lodge elect officers

In Wenton Teras on December 16 officers were elected for Whitenhore Lodge Co CF with WA Roms as N GOR OM Vigne treasurer and Walter Senor as Secretary. In Denton a Knights of Pythias assembly elected G W Graves as chancellor commander and other officers including W F Butcher vice chancellor and J B Malone prelate.

Wenton Teras Whitenhore Lodge Co. CF WA Roms N. Gor OM Vigne G . Raum Walter Senor George Boston Jr. Lollar Rabekayike Teal Lodge Mra. Haramoid Geo. Horton Choire Mise McAfer Afien Delashow Medtames Lollar and Campbell Grand Jndge Denton Texas Emma Indes No

Fire Destroys Barn and Jersey Cattle in Terrell

A Jersey barn and several head of cattle burned in Terrell Texas on a Saturday night. The blaze was so quiet that many initially thought it a joke. Authorities indicate the loss could be financially heavy for the proprietors.

Durned Terrell Texas

Editor W. A. Richards Dies in Weatherford Texas

W. A. Richards editor and proprietor of the Weekly Republic died at his Weatherford home last night. His remains will be shipped to Avanta Georgia tomorrow.

W. A. Richards Weatherford Texas Republic of the Place Avanta

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