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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
7
Train times from Tarand Central Depot and Grand Central Depot listed with arrivals and departures for multiple lines including Santa Fe connections, Galveston trains, and K T R depots. Sunday schedules noted with limited service and special express trains.
At the Grand Central area a notice outlines plan rates from $1.00 upward for passenger and baggage handling. The advert mentions a daily rate of $2.50 and hints at first class options, with WALIN & BROWDER cited in relation to the arrangement.
Green, a Black man shot Thursday night, died of his wounds at the hospital. Prince, arrested earlier, is held in jail in Houston. An inquest was held amid a crowd disturbance in Texas with reports of shooting and injuries.
A new Oklahoma City and Texas Railroad charter was filed in Austin on December 26, with a capital stock of 50000. The line would run from a Red River connection near Quanah Texas to Acme Texas, linking with the Oklahoma City and Western. Directors include CG HM Jones DT Low J L Witkow O Kistowa Chis 0 Te Duncan G Smith J L Ether 4 Simpson and D B Sweardigen of Quanah. The road is to be built in the near future.
Commissioner Tompkins notes meetings in New Orleans and January on Western classification changes. New articles and packing rules affect shipper weights, carload rates, and minimum weight requirements for combined shipments and destination handling.
The Texas Railroad Commission approved Katy filings to adopt a new 0.1 cent per ton mile charge for freight and a $5 per car fee for shipments. Exemptions were issued for East and West Texas apples and related products. Additional authority applies to grain and rice transport under modified commodity tariffs effective March 19 1880.
Commissioner Storey and Auditor Askew report from Beaumont on a worsening car shortage. They note daily demand far outstrips supply as 67 cars shipped from Gladge City with Watere Fierce Oil Co sending limited lots. Officials expect action by the commission soon, though specific orders remain undecided.
In New York Judge Scott vacated a temporary injunction blocking the retirement plan of 1,000,000 in preferred stock of the Northern Pacific Railroad. The stockholders seek a merits trial and may appeal to the appellate division to challenge the directors' plan to retire the preferred stock to favor common stockholders.
One hundred tank cars with a capacity of 9604 gallons each are expected to be delivered to the Santa Fe in December. The cars will roughly double the volume compared to currently used cars, addressing ongoing railroad supply concerns amid the panic.
Reports from Calverton Texas describe railway difficulties as oil traffic rises. Locomotives on the Santa Fe line shift to oil power, while blockages due to scarce storage tanks hinder shipments. Southern division engines soon switch to oil, with three months needed for full transition. Meanwhile Mr Coleman advances to general freight and passenger agent for Gulf, Brazeman, and Railroad lines, effective January 4, after serving with Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and prior Milwaukee lines.
In Matagorda Texas writer Jay Mr Jormin the elder engineer examines the Bay City to Matagorda route. Willion to conduct the preliminary survey for an extension of the Cane Hell to the bay. The project may take about a year to awaken interest in railroad activity around Matagorda.
Paris Texas December 28 The Frisco Taliwor company begins transferring the depot at Goodland to Hugo six miles east of the place All of the Dugihess time at Goodland have moved or are making arrangements to move to Hugo
Chicago dispatch notes a wage rate war influencing lines from Denver to Baltimore and Ohio orders, with cut rates across routes to Colorado and Iowa, plus reorganizations at Wheeling and Lake Erie. Improvements and new routes loom for Canadian Pacific and other lines as executives reshuffle leadership and plan Atlantic service.
The Attendance Santalgit Assembly hosts its twelfth annual ball at the ZZ Club with Me N. S. Met drum as president and a guest list featuring the Benedicks. Green and white decor, flowers, and Teltii’s orchestra set a holiday mood as eight dances and three cotillions unfold with notable guests from Dallas Beaumont and beyond.
Reading of the fragmented report shows an opposition over the Bon Fratcisen and Piedmont Electric incorporation. A Western and Atlantic railway transfer involves George Worrentar, with Julian Peebles of Chellnneoga referenced. The Musnneg McKeesport Connellsville traction line aims to complete 130 miles by next April and achieve speeds of 30 miles per hour, challenging steam rail competition for local traffic.
Messrs. Johnson O'Brien Tosson Wahido Smith Woodhead Christian McChare McAllister and others visit cities from Fort Worth to Galveston as rail offices remodel. Train No 8 schedule changes take effect. cattle displays appear at Jornal offices. Kansas City bound delegations depart from Houston and Austin areas during holidays.
Fire destroyed the Midlothian Grain Elevator and spread to nearby residences and cars in Italy Texas area. The blaze began around 11:30 yesterday, consuming large quantities of corn wheat and barley stored in the elevator. The Revissette Ward fire department fought the blaze as three small houses burned and surrounding property suffered extensive damage.
Court records show Latkip Teagan and Derember Baley Hor remanded without bail after initial hearings. Prosecutors allege involvement in a firearms incident with further proceedings set in the county superior court.
The examination covered multiple counties. A key suspect from Fuller County faced formal charges as evidence was presented. After witnesses testified, the court deliberated and the prisoner faced the possibility of a halt in the proceedings. A local man named Jeho Merah was reported killed nearby, drawing family and brothers from Beaumont to attend the trial.
Fire destroyed Mr Lightfent's barn and contents at Eastland Texas on December 25. Insurance coverage was provided by Commercial Union and Fire Insurance with Mrs M A Bhelson named in the policy. No injuries reported. total loss valued at brevet underwriten limits.
The residence of Conciman James Was destroyed by fire on December 2 near Denison. Contractor George Kadanc suspected of starting it. ownership and extent unclear. Estimated loss about 10 pounds with 400 dollars insurance.
A December 25 fire at a Cleburne Texas store damaged the building and destroyed stock. The blaze was blamed on a defective flue and the loss is covered by insurance.
Fire at Mexia Texas on Christmas Day wiped out a barn owned by J A Gentry and destroyed a year’s feed and insurance coverage. No injuries reported. Local investigators assisted by Mexia fire department.
In Rusk area close to Christmas, a residence suffered a blaze last night causing substantial loss. The report notes the dwelling owner, Z. W. Rivenell, lived south of town and faced a $1700 fire loss with no insurance. No injuries are mentioned.
Fire destroyed one hundred bales of rotten cotton and two freight cars at the Italy wharf on December 25. Authorities report extensive damage and investigations into the blaze.
An old and well tried remedy marketed for teething in infants. The product claims to soothe gums, calm irritability, and ease teething discomfort with a long standing reputation as the best remedy for diarrhea and related symptoms.
Report from Sherwood states general merchandise shop owner Mr Vokes attempted to open for business this morning but stock records show a shortfall. Several creditors listed include Figetts Tankhaler Concho National Bank Ginhy fon fer Goods company March Neos Cracere company McCodd Collins and Blom Cohn Co plus Shaw Ginve company.
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