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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1901
Page
9
Train times show departures from Depots AT and GN with listing at 4.45 p.m 6. A 9.00 p.m and 9.10 p.m on Sundays only. The fragment mentions Devot and antives coo mo suggesting event times or service notes for Sundays.
A southern railroad plans to sell a fire hardware excursion route to points including Alabama, Georgia, California, and South Carolina. Orders specify returning thirty days after December 21 22 with arrangements pending and notices from Texas to Houston.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions items like vanilla and lemon and references a drug store context with unclear names and details. The readable words suggest catalog-like notes or purchase references but no clear event or full items list.
The commission withheld a decision on class rate changes as Texas railroads press for higher charges and jobbers warn against reductions. Witnesses from Santa Fe and other lines argued the revenue must be maintained for improvements, while Texas shippers seek relief amid ongoing deliberations. The hearing was adjourned until January third week.
A settlement ends disputes over the El Paso route with a formal traffic pact. Rock Island will transfer Southern California freight to Southern Pacific at El Paso and SP will handle the traffic like its other lines. Conference leaders J C Bighbe and J M Johnston confirmed the arrangement follows a rigid reciprocal charter.
A broad assortment of jewelry including diamonds brooches rings and pearls, watches, baby items, and gift sets are offered with prices to compare. The store on Main Street advertises clocks silverware cut glass ware and a wide range of holiday presents for ladies, gentlemen, and children.
Fort Worth December 21 reports the Cotton Belt lashing out with new measures to guard travelers during the holiday rush. Officials warn derailments threaten every train carrying holiday passengers and promise ready claims handling for any damages.
Fragmentary travel note mentions a railroad outlet and a city crope, describing a unfortunate incident and the effect of a holiday crave on service. Names and places are unclear but imply a regional travel disruption linked to a railway.
A garbled notice from the railroad commission references train schedules and orders. It mentions Aveta Texas and dates around December and January, with unreadable fragments about issuing rules and deadlines.
Passenger trains across Honiton and beyond ran at or near capacity as ante excursion rates drew crowds. Extra coaches were added on lines including Texas Central and Southern Pacific, with trains to Houston, Nashville, and Teuleville showing full cars and crowded platforms.
In Geeenville Texas December 1 1897 word spread that Mr Deme F Miyno had died causing sorrow among friends. Reports state a transfer of his remains occurred aboard the Sherman in late December and funeral arrangements were to be announced by relatives.
A Kansas City report claims George Gould working with Nathaniel Thayer have poured the controlling tech into the Kansas City Chicago Fort Wayne and Memphis railroad.
Fort Worth December 21 The railway mail service received advices from Washington to extend the service on the Missouri Oklahoma and Colt railways between Weatherford Oklahoma and Chickasha a distance of six miles The extension supports an improved mail delivery plan and depot operations.
Denison December 21 travel report notes passenger traffic changes on the Missouri Wabene and Testa system with southeastern heating travel impacted. John M fediard traveling passenger guest of the Choctaw route states that a disruption affects onward journeys.
Notices report several freight officials changing posts from Southern Pacific and Northern rail lines. Mr J A Jones, Mr C H Dantath, Mr Harace C Neen and others are noted for appointments and travel, with a shift in roles across Houston New Orleans Galveston and San Antonio routes. Daylight scheduling and term dates appear.
Damaged OCR reveals a jumble of names and places about postal and telegraph operations. Mentions Galveston headquarters and personnel shifts including Mr Googe P. Amyth and T. C. Spitey with Montgomery and Houston references and a rumored move to San Antonio.
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