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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1900

Page

7

Grand Central Depot Train Schedule and Arrivals

Train timetable for Grand Central Depot detailing arrival times for Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Galveston, Kansas City, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, and other lines. Notes include express and mall trains, Congress Avenue departures, and connections via Fifth Ward depots and various rail companies.

W. T. RR Grand Central Depot Kansas City Cincinnati Congress Avenue Loule Chicago Len Velasco Fame Missouri Kansas Texas Fifth Ward Intecreet Northern Columbia Ational Great Northern Iveston Houston Henderson Erien Antonio New York Byeon Cueto Crain Cuera St. Louis Jules Brooks Joliet

Beretary at shiner February 4 incident report

A garbled note reports a burglary at a shop on February 4 with a broken rear door and a blaze nearby. No clear clues are provided about suspects or motive. Local authorities record ongoing investigation with limited readable details.

Beretary Shiner Batranes

Taylor Fined $250 Over Rail Rate Dispute

W H Taylor general freight and passenger agent of major Texas railways was fined 250 by the state railroad commission of Louisiana for publishing a higher rate than allowed. He had appeared in Baton Rouge on contempt citation after publishing a rate on the Houston and Shreveport line. He plans a rehearing with commission representation by the railroads.

W. H. Taylor Houston East and West Texas Houston and Shreveport Railroad Commission State of Louisiana Taylor Maton Rouge Yond

Attendants Attend Funeral of Lt Alfred W Drew in Houston

The Texas House sent representatives to honor Lieutenant Alfred Wettermark Drew at his funeral in Houston. The service at First Presbyterian Church featured flags, military honors, and a large crowd as soldiers escorted the casket to its grave, with prayers and hymns reflecting unity after four years of conflict.

A. W. Drew Austin Texas J. Sherrill Houston Alfred Wettermark Drew Leayn Committee On Revenue and Taxation Priviegee Drew Thomas Scurry First Presbyterian Church Ywearn George B. McClellan Grand Army of the Republic Dick Dowling United Confederate Veterans Autry

California Sequoia Giant Tree Photographed and Praised

A letter to The Post from EO McCormiel accompanies a photograph of a colossal California sequoia gigantea. The missive extols the tree as the largest living thing, about 400 feet high and 35 feet diameter, around 4000 years old, with Sierra backdrop and distant mountains. The note promises a magazine article on the trees and invites a California visit. the photo captures the forest primeval’s majesty.

California G Aern Pacific Railway San Francisco Cal Solar System Julus Caesar Sixth Cavalry Californias McCormiel California Foreste

Industrial Expansion of Texas and Its Opportunities

An essay urging Texas business leaders and farmers to accelerate manufacturing at home. It highlights competing distances to South American and Mexican markets, the potential of a Nicaragua canal, and Texas's cotton, oil, cattle, and minerals. It calls for local processing of cotton, hides, grain, and meat to boost prosperity.

Texas United States Rouch Central America Triam New York Liverpool Huntlers Rio de Janeiro Mississioni Tule France England Germany South America Tropics Nicaragua Canal South American Pacific Republic of Mexico Sinter Republic Mexico Coa South

Odd Fellows and Rebekah Daughters Train Party Delayed by Wreck

A group from the Patriarchs Militant and Rebekah lodges traveled by Gulf, Colored and Santa Fe trains to Galveston with 257 passengers aboard. A freight wreck near Prairie View delayed arrival at Hempstead, causing a late arrival around 2 p.m. The party included Canton M. Seley No. 7 of Wacg and Canton Dallas No. 8, plus many Rebekah members.

Rebekah Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Onde Gulf, Colored and Santa Fe Houston and Texas Central Hempstead Prairie View Galveston Canton M. Seley No Patriarcha Wacg Canton Dallas Gulf, Volorady Santa Fe Texas Midland Waco Central Hounton

Touring Capitalists Visit City With Rail Leaders in Tow

President Haskell and party toured the city yesterday aboard the Ottawa private car of the Detroit and Lima Northern railway. The group included Sen ator John G Rorlek and others, traveling from MeAl¢o via Texas cities and toward Mexico. They discussed telephones and railway expansion as Caney Valley progress continues, with a new rate notice from Texas Michavel railway to Frisco mines.

Haskell Ottawa Detroit and Lima Northern Railway Southern Pacific Ni Maskell N. Haskell John G Rorlek Wie M. J. Binley Ohio W. Fr. Saddier Trenton N. J Mra Tappe Jus Houstes Texas Mexico Mesere Braiey EH. M. Manahert San Antonio Haing Roriskie Saddler Sas Spofford New Orleans

Independent Grand Lodge Meeting Draws Many Early Fares

A large crowd travels from Houston to Galveston for the annual grand lodge of the Independent order. The event gathers many of the 644 fellows and other attendees en route for the meeting.

Houston Galveston Grand Lodge of the Independent

Frisco and Southern Pacific agents travel for business

WO Connor a Frisco commercial agent left for Waco. J F Ryan a Southern Pacific traveling agent was in the city yesterday. E N Brown another Frisco freight agent departed for Waco on a hiuel news trip. BLOM Winstead of San Antonio the Frisco representative visited friends. Lizzie Dwyer a Cotton Belt stenographer returned from Fort Worth. David H. Hollingsworth private secretary to Pagapaeer Traffic Manager was mentioned with relatives. Private car No. 192 of the Santa Fe arrived from Austin and went to Chihuahua after visits.

WO. Connor Frisco Waco J-F. Ryan Southern Paolo Company Fort Worth David HH. Hollingsworth Pagapaeer B. Morne Itlaw

Short Texas Specials From Small Town Snippets

Wichita Falls reports a irrigation plant with 10 000 acre capacity. Marlin notes a rape case verdict of not guilty due to jury disposition. Edna mentions store break in thwarted. Paris reports officials buying rifles for Transvaal use. Hutto rail depot redevelopment begins. Emma notes cattle easing through wine season and favorable harvest progress. Farmers near completion of plowing for next crop.

Wichita Falls Marlin Jim Floyd Negro Boy Edna Baratars Align Store Company Eters Paris Ann Hrilabh Transvaal Hutto The International Emma

Two Stores Raided By Douglars In Palestine Texas

In Palestine Texas this morning about 1 o clock the G A Wright store was found open by a policeman amid a city overrun with tramps. The Syrian American Fruit Company's shop and other premises were raided, with officers pursuing culprits as they try to cover up their crimes. Mrs Bonner returned from Houston boat trip and several local residents are mentioned visiting in Athens and Port Arthur.

Douglars Palestine Texas Veoruary Syrian American Fruit Company G. A. Wright Sprageine Buralare Mra H. Bonner Houston Aebt Fr. H. Mobler Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Jiday Mra. A.engen Mire N. RR Royall Mies Bessie Athens

Wharton Locals Share Music and Movements

Wharton Texas notes a pleasant music event at J A Bandera’s home with charming selections by the young people. Robert Jarratt plans to leave for Richmond next week to take charge of a local project. F Inaac departs for St Louis tomorrow to secure a spring supply while others extend congratulations and greeting.

Wharton Texas J. A. Bandera Questa Opera Robert Jarratt Thie Place Richmond Jarratt Me Jorrate F. Inaac Core

The Future of Cotton and Foreign Influence

A New York Sun editorial notes the shift in global cotton markets as US cotton exports have fallen sharply while foreign buyers anticipate higher prices. It reports price gains since December, shrinking English reserves, and a brighter overall outlook for American cultivation and export demand, with potential continued price strength into next year.

New York New York Sun Today Europe London Henry Neill Dean Gettle Syltain Mary Foors Joris Conte

Texas Cattle Arrive in Chicago Market Stronger Prices

About 100 Texas cattle arrived in Chicago on Wednesday and Thursday. The market was active and strong with higher prices than two weeks earlier. Representative lots include Taylor Texas cattle: various weights and prices ranging from 3.86 to 4.40 per hundredweight, with bulls and steers listed from several firms.

Texas Chicago Alvision Taylor Mupdinga & Vtumphrey J. HH Mutidine Laitne & King F Stawe H. Krause Moulton Nounds H. Bo Brautitely Biorey & Xewas Ban Marcow Oon Waffman Sulphur Springs Poutten Kyle Ardmore Oil Mill Company Ararary Av Ponei B. Steers Peaveeltats vi

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