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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1901

Page

8

Railroad Schedule Highlights From Grand Central Depot Listings

Train departures and arrivals for BH and B R lines, Santa Fe Congress Ave and Galveston routes, main and Sunday specials. Notable times include Grand Central Depot arrivals at 6 00, 7 39, 10 05 and 4 00 pm, with additional services by Santa Fe and K T lines and midnight Sunday specials.

B. A. Ry Grand Central Depot Bere Pnalveston Seethes Santa Fe Congress Ave Fifth Ward Grand Central Arive Congress Avenue Columbia and Velasco

Movement of Ocean Vessels Reported Arrivals

Special to The Post details multiple ship arrivals including schooner OV from Galveston and other vessels from New York Antwerp Rotterdam and Curaçao. Edges of port bars Stillwater and Port Barrios appear with ships bound for cities such as New Orleans and Liverpool.

Porstagouly Mies Galventon Port Bars Piiin Cain New York Hamburg Galveston Benital Venton Ivan

Texas Woman Burns in Page Fire Accident

In San Attade Texas on December 2, Mrs. NHeten Stapleton was severely burned when her skirt ignited from a live coal on a charcoal stove. She was buried by flames to the face and body and is feared to not survive.

San Attade Texas Nheten Stapleton

Kidney Pills Ad Promises Quick Relief

A fragmentary ad proclaims Dean's Kidney Pills cure kidney ache and back pain. It lists a seller at Main Street corner Pratele Avenue, Duormbur, with unclear contact details and dubious medical claims.

Metus Dean H. Kiesineg Pratele Avenue Duormbur 20

Holiday Excursion to the Southeast by Southern Railway

Railroads in Arkansas offer round trip Christmas holiday excursion tickets via the Southern Hallway to the Southeast including Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina at reduced rates. Tickets on sale December 1 22 and 28 1901 with return allowed within thirty days. Information available from J A Tenn P A Hi M H W PLA Dallas and local druggists.

Arkansas Texas Indian Territory Oklahoma’ Territory Oennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Founds North Carolina South Carolid Southern Airway

Hospital move announced as Southern Pacific plans Houston

Circular from manager W G Van Vieck states Southern Pacific and allied railroads will move the hospital headquarters from San Antonio to Houston. Dr R W Knox is appointed chief surgeon and medical director overseeing emergency care and hospital operations. The plan aims to create a large, highly equipped hospital in Houston, with broad implications for freight carriers and intercity medical services.

Thac Southern Pacific Heral Civvies W. G. van Vieck Galveston Gulf, Western Tors Sal Pacific New York Tas Heen Aios Eae W. Knox Ehlet Rénmom Great Oratloond Houinton Knox Lid Brotler Wirkdons

Equal Rights of Ship Pers to Be Furnished With Care in Texas Rulings

Texas discussions on railroad carrier duties examine whether carriers must provide cars for certain passengers and the implications of statutory limits. The cases Lavaletteville, Evansville, and St. Louis are cited with Wabash terms, addressing non-discrimination and carrier obligations in conformance with law and contracts.

Gaiters Coffman Norfolk and Western Hailroad Company Vemguany Aig Anisnyl Trust Gara, Crae Jb Mowinon Fallronil Chines Lige Rome Hneertahity Cove Eintela Lavalefille Eviivills Louiton Malidiated Railroad Company Ve Wilsom Tind US Ka. Ik. A. Dot Moston West Weal Texas Mailroad Company Wamptell Texas Air

Texas Wonder Halil's Great Discovery Cures Kidney Troubles

A Texas newspaper notice touts Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims relief from gravel diabetes semi occasional emission and back pain with one bottle lasting two months. Manufactured by W Hall of St Louis and sold by druggists nationwide including Houston Texas testimonials accompany endorsements.

Hall Ler W. Hall P.O. Hox Houston Texas

Lumbermen Protest London Steamship Bias Against US Timber

A New York dispatch reports lumbermen accuse London Steamship Lines of discriminating against American lumber. The Letters to the Journal of Commerce cite claims that cargoes and port handling favored other sources, noting tensions between New York importers, Mexican trade, and potential retaliatory measures amid trade friction.

London Steamship Lines New York Journal of Commerce Lombir Tang London Paris Tondo Mestro Snowineg Mexico Ehirtt Dame Institute

Interstate Commerce Board Reports U S Rail Income

The Interstate Commerce Commission reviews the income of U S railroads for the year ended July 30. It notes passenger traffic volumes and freight car loads, reports operating revenues and gross income, and details dividends paid by both operating and leased companies. The preliminary results reflect profits and losses across different rail lines and include large dividend payments by joint ventures.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission United States Sutton Eurpris CNOA Jeanines

Weanda railway reaches Victorian Nyame and Britain praised

The Borin correspondent notes the Weanda railway has reached the Victorian Nyame, enabling a colossal undertaking for the National Zoling. The piece argues Britain should be congratulated on the completion and stresses the project’s vital importance to future African prospects and imperial cohesion.

New York Great Britain

Awaiting Judge Reagan's Return on Rate Reductions

The railroad commission announced no hearing on close rate and stock catching reductions until Judge Reagan returns to the city in January. Commissioner Storey traveled to Beaumont on official business as part of the delay.

Austin Texas Rallied Commission Today Hallond Storey Beaumont

Freight Class Notes Drift Through Galveston Trade

A Galveston merchant reports shifts in freight class based on the destination port and goods type. The change impacts shipping rates and invoicing for Kenia bound cargo, reflecting evolving trading practices in the regional market.

Missouri Kansas Texas to Expand Territory by 260 Miles

Guthrie, December 2. The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad filed a charter to buy three extensions in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Plans include a Guthrie to Oklahoma City line, a link to Wichita Kansas, and a branch to Wichita along the main line reaching ninety miles. Extensions aim to connect St. Louis and New York via Gulfoute and Guthrie business will begin soon.

Guthne O Missouri Kansas Texan Wyinek Ely al Gutaete St. Louis New York

Rail road tariff changes target sugar shipments and routes

A railroad commission order lists adjustments to commodity tariffs and exceptions effective February 20 1901. The amendment adds sugar and meat shipments routed via Cane Belt rail line from Wachins to Eagle Lake to Mouston and Gal Westen with specified points and limits.

Aust Texas Railroad Commission Elearly Maladie Iearlaads Lesa Frolnts Nexas Xtralgut Eagle Lake Vlasive Mouston

Hartered extension plan reshapes Waco rail line

In Waco Texas work begins on extending the International and Northern railroad northward from the city. The route will cross several regions including Bel Morton and AIM Gotti Ss, reaching a point where it intersects Missouri Kansas and Wiewiie Tallroad. Construction aims for rapid progress once funds are secured.

Waco Texas Harterd International Waro Belie I Pestence Beli Mertona AIM Gotti Tuly Kinaas

Holiday travel slows as rail lines report subdued crowds

The Houston and West Texas area rail network notes a holiday travel dip with crowds thinning. Officials say Western routes see fewer passengers and freight agents report less activity, while conference plans in Houston shift schedules. The Post notes traveling agents report mixed travel trends across lines and cities.

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Cotton prices fall as Pittsburg cotteries offered at 50 cents

A December report from New York notes the American Troop company plans 10 000 bundle lots of cotteries for next section delivery at Pittsburg priced at 50 cents per bundle. The surprise drop contrasts with recent South markets and the prior four months averaging about $1.20 per bundle, prompting speculation on the trend.

New York Pittsburg Thttahug

Do not depart journey without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colle

A cautionary note urges travelers on cars or steam ships to carry Chamberlain's Colic and Cholera Remedy to prevent illness. The remedy is described as safe, reliable, and available from all druggists, ensuring comfort during travel.

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Cure for 32 Years of Awful Pile Agony Reported

Vague medical notice claims a cure for a long standing ailment. The report lists various remedies and authors, mentioning a maker Vyramil Tirag Co and Marshall, Mirl, with limited legible details about treatment and results.

aNne Perens Vyramil Tirag Co. Marshall Mirl

Doctors and Editors Voice Appreciation for Readers

The piece lauds doctors and editors for their efforts and candor, noting readers will value forthright discussions. It highlights tensions between medical practice and editorial independence while praising professional courtesy and supportive patient interactions.

Freight Wreck Near Mexia Reported

Fragmentary report describes a rail freight wreck near Mexia Texas with local injuries and damage. Details are unclear but the incident affected nearby residents and transportation.

Mexia

Admitted to Bail in Texas Murder Case

Erroneous OCR fragment mentions Ergie Pies admitted to bail in a murder case near Mineriioh. An examining trial was held before a county judge. bail set at 33500. Details and names appear garbled.

Ergie Pies Texas Tam Wind Grin Mowe Cranel

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