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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
7
Houston and Texas Rail Schedule Fragments From Grand Central Depot
A fragmented timetable lists trains from Grand Central Depot and Congress Avenue to cities including Houston, Galveston, Dallas, San Antonio, and St. Louis with arrival times in the afternoon and night. It notes depots, connections, and special conditions for different lines and routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ry
Grand Central Depot
California
Gan Antonio
G. A
A. P. By
Om Og
Malin
Grand Depot
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Hich
Fifth Ward
Great Northern
Columbia Tap
Aea
International
Pass
Missouri, Kansas and
Galveston
Houston
Henderson
Houston Transfer Co. Offers Private Residence Wagon Service
Houston Transfer Co advertises special wagons for collection of baggage from private residences for Sulg0lce trains and delivery to private residences in the city. They operate around the clock and accept telephone orders at 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pri Te Aidences
Dubi Hous
Misslon
Phone
Houston Transfer Co
Arrivals at Hotel Lawlor in a Mixed List of Guests
A jumbled arrival notice lists guests including J. Dempster from Kansas City and E H Cot Aim from Birmingham, with several Brower family members and others from New York Texas and Missouri. The fragmentary roster also mentions G W Talbot and S J Blaby among attendees, with scattered city labels like Weatherford Lafayette Law Beeville St Louis and Beeville Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Lawlor
J. Dempster
Kansas City
E. BH
Cot- Aim
Birmingham
D. Charles Brower
Ernest Brower
John
Weatherford
A. Leyl
New Ment
M. C. Oliver
Lafayette Las
Law
Beeville
S. J. Blaby
St. Louis
Texas
Engineers Dance and Society Notes for Turner Hall Event
The transmission outlines an Engineers dance to be hosted at Turner Hall with San Jacinto division 4 and Brotherhood of Locomotive Ha TM organizing committees led by J A Walters and others. A memorial service in New York on December 28 drew about 3000 attendees at Worth Auditorium as diverse ministers officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
San Jacinto Division 4
Brotherhood of Locomotive Ha
J. A. Walters
Rayburn
T. J. Lyons
CG. Thompagis
N. Garvey
J. F. Emery
W. Je UK
E. J. Speer
EB. J. Gallagher
A Bick
Aeaaettal
OM. Moody
G. B. Ne. Bistone
New York
York
Dreight L. Moody
Wary Baptist Church
North
Private Rail Line Advance Ties Cane Belt to Dunovant Plant
Captain William Dunovant of Cane Belt railway reports completion of four miles of private standard gauge road from his Eagle Lake plantation to a Cane Belt junction near Lakeside. The line will haul cane to mills via the Cane Belt and Southern Pacific, with further expansion planned. Trains already run between Bonus and Eagle Lake as material arrives for the new route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dunovant
Cane Belt Railway
Eagle Lake
Lakeside
Dunovant
Southern Pacific
Harlem
Bonus
Bons
Engineer Van Vieck Mourns Loss of Nelson Lawton at Berwick Bay
Michael Lawton an engineer on Morgen's Louisiana and Texas drowned in Berwick bay Christmas day after a height miscalculation on a freight car top during a run from Morgan City to Lafayette. He was 34, devoted son to a crippled mother, and a member of the Young Men's Benevolent Association and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Vieck
Southern Pacific
Michael Lawton
Morgen
Louisiana and
Texas
Berwick Bay
Mike
Morgan City
Mike Lawton
See
Southern Pacific Company
Lafayette
Young Men's Benevolent Association
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive. Engineers
Short Line Hope Boosts Washington County towns
M F Myatt of William Penn and Ed Hughes of Whitman promote a plan for a short line to serve Washington County farms and merchants. Farmers and merchants offer cash bonuses and right of way. stockholding is not sought. Progress depends on favorable responses and timing. The county also forms two private telephone ventures with Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone to connect towns to Brenham and state markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Messrs
M. F. Myatt
William Penn
Myatt
Brenham
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Knickerbocker Greetings From the Big Four Route
A holiday greeting card from the Big Four route features a Union Station St Louis scene with Father Knickerbocker watching the train. The card, titled Knickerbocker Express, includes Com plimenta of GC Hillary and a holiday menu listing turkey mince pie plum pudding nog and sleeping car comforts in dining cafe and library cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
St. Louis
Father Knickerbocker
Knickerbocker Express
Senron
L. Hillary
Knickerbocker
New York Visitor James Irvine Arrives in Houston
Mr James Irvine of New York City arrived in Houston yesterday morning and will spend part of the winter in Texas. Mr Irvine is president of the New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Irvine
New York City
Houston
Texas
Irvine
Irvine of No 80 Broadway Visits Houston for Treatment
An equipment man, longtime friend of John H. Kirby of the city, travels to Houston urged by the Kays road general manager after months of poor health. He rests in St Joseph's Infirmary awaiting hospital care and comfort from local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
John H. Kirby
Houston
Kayses Road
Irvine
Bastern States
Kirby
Texas
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Handsome 168 Piece Silver Chest for Morse Beeson Wedding
The Silver chest, 168 pieces extra heavy and gold lined, was bought by Southern Pacific and Houston and Texas Central railway employees through Hart’s. Presented to Col. 8 FR Morse and Miss Luella Beeson of Fern Bank Ohio for their wedding next Monday. The gift arrives at the Beeson home at noon to reach just before the ceremony. Engraved plate reads Presented to Mr and Mrs S BL Morse by Southern Pacific and Houston and Texas Central general passenger departments January 1 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FR. B. Morse
Luella Beeson
Fern Bank
Ohio
Mernday
Houston
Southern Pacific
Houston and
Texas Central Railways
Hart's
Hart
Beeson
Texas
Flbl Morse
Texas Central General
Guardian Trust VP E In Martin Likely to Resign
Kansas City reports that E In Martin vice president of the Guardian Trust company will probably resign after actions by president A F Stilwell. Martin, former first president of the Kansas City Pittsburgh and Gulf railroad, has long been allied with Stilwell in his financial ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
E. In Martin
The
Guardian Trust Company
A. F E. Stilwell
Martin
Kansas City, Pittebore and Gulf Railroad
Stilwell
Rail rates protests lash Texas lines plan to raise charges
The Texas lines face protests at the railroad commission over proposed changes in Western classification and commodity rates to take effect January 1 1890 on Southwestern lines. Central's New Equipment includes Pullman standard coaches under construction at Pullman shops and locomotives at Cook’s and Schenectady works, with delivery slated for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Texas Lines
Southwestern
Roads Fail to Send In 1899 Annual Reports
Texas Trunk Sugarland Galveston La Porte and Houston El Paso and Northeastern are notified by wire to appear at once to avoid judicial action. Contracts filed reveal lease and purchase of ninety seven box cars involving Venice Transportation Beaumont Wharf and Terminal Beaumont and Gulf Beaumont and Kansas City railroads. Chas P Fegan appointed assistant general passenger and ticket agent for Texas and Pacific Railway, effective January 1 1910, per EF Turner and L S Thorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Railroad Commission
Texas Trunk
Sugarland
Galveston
la Porte
Houston
el Paso
Box Cara
Venice Transportation Company
Beaumont Wharf and Terminal Company
Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas City Railroad
Secretary of State
Texas and Pacific
Texas and Pacific Railway Company
Dallas
Chas, P. Fegan
EF. Turner
L. 8. Thorne
Caney Valley extension work advances in Wharton
Wharton Texas December 26 work on the Caney Valley extension of the Southern Pacific progresses with surveying located. Gray and Garvey to add a double force after January 1 and push the project toward a speedy completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
Texas
Caney Valley
Southern Pacific
Messrs. Gray and Garvey
Rail officials and agents visit Houston in festive season
The Houston and Texas Central shops stay closed for the week. Major E. W. Cave, treasurer of the Houston and Texas Central railway, spent Christmas in Austin. A. A. Gallagher, Cincinnati digital passenger agent for Missouri Pacific, was in the city yesterday. W. H. Whittelaey of Chesapeake and Ohio, traveling passenger agent, was here yesterday. Robert Eugene George, noted for handling Central passenger business, is in the city. H. S. Spangler, Gulf and Interstate of Texas general manager and Kaysee general auditor, conferred with John H. Kirby yesterday. Captain J. M. Lee, engineer and superintendent of Houston and Texas Central’s first division, returned from Waco after Christmas. Emil Hartmann of Lake Charles, Southern Pacific ticket agent, was in town yesterday and received warm greetings from friends. The New Orleans Pleasure reported W. B. Owen, superintendent of Mergan's Louisiana and Texas railway, would transfer to Texas. General Manager Van Vieck denied the report. Austin Van Baton, Rob bins’ office stenographer, returned from Dallas with his bride. they will reside at 1320 Conti Street, amid congratulations from associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston and
Texas Central
E. W. Cave
Houston and Texas Central Railway
Austin
A. A. Gallagher
Cincinnati
Missouri Pacific
W. H. Whittelaey
Checcapeake and Ohio Railway
Robert Eugene George
The
Central
H. 5. Spangler
Gulf and Interstate of Texas
Kaysee
John H. Kirby
J. M. Lee
Waco
Emil Hartmann
Lake Charles
Southern Pacific Company
Walcome
New Orleans
W. B. Owen
Mergan
Louisiana and Texas Railway
Tékxas
van Vieck
Austin van Baton
Robbins
the Central
Han
Dallas
Conti Street
Man Dies on Waco Street at Noon in Heart Failure
A 76 year old man named Woo, father of Dan Wise of the Waco Savings Bank, collapsed and died on a street in Waco, Texas, today just before noon due to heart failure. He had lived in Wad for twenty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Woo
Dan Wise
Waco Savings Bank
Wad
Germany shifts stance on sugar trade and Caribbean islands
German Liberal leader Dr Paasche returns from the United States Cuba and the West Indies and says Germany will push sugar policy to beat American tariffs. Berlin denies Denmark West Indies sale while Armored trains and pension office issues draw attention as Spain war claims progress slowly with focus on gunshot wounds and urgent cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Danish West Indies
Denmark
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Panseke
Reichetag
Cuba
West Indies
Paasche
United Stats
Reichstag
Prussia
Scheeverg
Kuneredorp
Krupp
Germany
Pension Office
Evans
Mexican Victim Alleges Large-Scale Gambling Fraud
Wealthy Mexican arrives from Porta Rita to accuse a German and accomplices of cheating Americans in Mexico City poker and roulette games. He claims a hidden electric roulette device and a card sharp system have defrauded residents of millions, with liquor used to influence victims. Authorities will conduct a thorough investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Ie Munh
Hteres
Accuber
Porta Rita
Movements of Americans in Philippine campaign report
Soldiers engaged Filipino forces near Alaminoo and New Vizeyas, killing and routing several bands. American units captured rifles, ammunition, and captured 124 head of cattle at Grants, Ratan provinces. General Lawton funeral announced for December 8 and transport plan noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
J. Franklin Bell
Thirty-sixth Infantry
Alaminoo
Zamphalen
Thirty-eighth Infantry
Arita
New Vizeyas
Calamara
Dinalupijan
Grants
Ratan
Paris
Brownells
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Américana
Pansy
Rombleneland
Panay
Tawton
Tri- Maink
Thomas
Movements Since the Death of General Denton
Dispatches detail insurgent actions and American replies after General Denton's death. Major engagements include the capture of Sin Mateo and Montabuan, casualties among Lt. Col. Chett and Captain Adams units, and numerous encounters in northern Fambales and Romblon with rifles seized and insurgent losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin Mateo
Lawton
Kina
Twentyninth Infantry
Reed
Wobler
Hughes
Folio
Naurents Bord
Brownell
Jaro
Romblon
Adams
Aritao
Nueva Visayas
Meade
Calomba Mth
Futana
Comfort
J. Sponre
Moutains
Sibig
Letter from Captain Buck at Havana
At a Havana meeting of the propaganda committee for the national party Senor Messonier urged a democratic convention with direct popular votes. He predicted a national assembly of provincial delegates meeting soon. Thirteen guns will salute the late General Lawton tomorrow. Flags fly at half mast and palace guards are replaced by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
National Party
Senor Messonier
Thal
Senor Miessenier
Lawton
Coal Strike Shrinks Miners Down to 26 Percent
In St Saint Etienne France December 26 troops guard the pits as only 26 percent of miners descend. Lace workers meet and push for continued strike while Paris cabinet discusses St Etienne disruption and vows steps to avert coal shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Btienne
France
French High Court Conspiracy Case Closes in Paris
In Paris the public prosecu tor began closing speech in conspiracy trials at the French high court. He claimed the plot was more dangerous than the Comte de Paris joining with General Boulanger. The Comte is dead but the Due Orleans continued the same system as prisoners interrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
High Court
Enate
Comte de Paris
Hans
Boulanger
Orleans
Claims for pensions surge after Spanish war in Washington
A Washington dispatch notes a rapid rise in pension claims for Spanish war service, outpacing the post Civil War filing rate, signaling broad public demand for veteran support as of December 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Washington
Spanish American War Battle Report From San Mateo
Captain Buck of the Sixteenth U S regular infantry sends a letter from Manila Bay area describing the San Mateo engagement. He details a three hour fight, river flooding hindering capture, trenches taken at bayonet point, and large arms and ammunition seized. He commends Texas recruits and notes Filipino wives and relatives urging fighters from house tops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allas
Texas
Mideo KF. G. Tower
Tony Lotter
Buck
Sixteenth
United States Regular Infantry
Dallas
Wea: Polot Military Academy
Philippines
San Mateo
Lawson
Third Christian church to dedicate new tabernacle in Fort Worth
The Third Christian church in Fort Worth Texas plans a January twenty first dedication of its new tabernacle. Dr Homer T Wilson national chaplain of the T P A will pastor the church. Dr J S Myers of Philadelphia will deliver the dedicatory sermon. T P A officers Lucius Lataste president and Jerry M Porter will attend. The Drummers Window funded by traveling men will also be dedicated. The window cost about 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Her. Wilson
New Church
Fort Worth
Texas
Third Christian Church
Homer T. Wilson
J. 8. Myers
Philadelphia
Lucius Lataste
Jerry M. Porter
Doctor Walker Dies on Eastbound Train Near Lake Charles
Dr C H Walker of Verona Mississippi died yesterday morning on an eastbound train about ten miles west of Lake Charles Louisiana. He had been in Texas for health reasons and was returning home. His body was brought to Lake Charles, embalmed, and taken to Mississippi after midnight.
Dead aboard ship transferred to Arlington train
The mangled dead from the vessel were brought ashore at Newport News Virginia today at 1:30. They were loaded onto a Chesapeake and Ohio train bound for Arlington, while a large silent crowd watched. The coffins formed two blocks, covered with flags and wreaths as officers await orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Newport Newe
Arlington
Woman’s Unease and G. F. P. Endorsed Remedy Ad
An advertisement extols G. F. P. Gorade's Femial Panacea as a remedy for monthly female ailments and related pains. It urges readers to buy a bottle for $1 or mail the funds to L. Gerstle & Co in Chattanooga for direct supply, citing a testimonial from Eliza Beth Nash of Moro Arkansas.
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Wouman
Paulien
G. FF. P
Gorade
Findias Health Club
Onre
Ly Gerstle & Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Eilzabeth Nash
Moro
Ark
L. Gerstla & Co
Tetin
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