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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
8
A report from Longview lists Rev A B McCurdy and the Kapti nt church pastor among the dead and ill from pneumonia. The spread is described across towns including Victoria and Smithville with multiple families affected and funerals noted.
Lake Chores announces proposed budget for the parish schools for the year. It lists total expenditures and notes a contract price for a courthouse project tied to ongoing work.
After five weeks of talks, a conference between Manager Van Vierk of the Southern Hhcite and committees representing conductors and militiamen of divisions from New Orleans to Ei Tao closed. An agreement of about 200 words will be signed late this afternoon at six, with ratification expected today.
In a Dallas district court, the state pursued the St Louis Southwestern Railway Co. led by Attorney General Charles Swed over alleged Texas offices and penalties of 10000 per day for two years. Compromise talks hinge on a 10060 payment with proceedings to be withdrawn.
The document explains the process to redirect a car or service to a new destination and notes additional charges. It specifies a discovery of higher rates when destination changes occur and outlines a possible extra fee for miles beyond 85 or for special handling.
In Austin on February 5 Julian Krottscheitt vice president of the Southern Party Jem Miller manager of the Houston and Texas Central and A Kellogg of maintenance attended a brief gathering. They reviewed maps and procedures for the Central and Gulf lines and talked about potential rate adjustments and service coordination with Dallas and Kansas points.
An ornate social event titled Affair on Tie is planned at Bryan Hall tonight. Locomotive Firemen No 146, with Utopia No 40 and Ye Ladies’ Auxiliary, host a refined gathering featuring invitations to a long list of attendees and dignitaries.
A proposed Atlantic outlet linked to a Baltimore to Pennsylvania rail corridor faces a web of routes and corporate interests. The plan includes a new line from Baltimore past Judd, with involvement by Marvin Will and Mr Crab, aiming to connect western Maryland and Virginias coal region to the broader network. The article outlines competing lines and the political hurdles in forming a major interstate transport project.
Readable fragments show heavy snowfall and cold rain delaying spring wheat, with reports from Corpus Christi to El Paso. Farmers note poor stock water, buried pastures, and delayed planting while conditions threaten yields across multiple counties.
The Gulf and Interstate dispute centers on whether to buy and sell the Cotton Belt property. Officials expect a ruling from President Britton and await action on road access and proposed improvements at Bolivar, with potential use of the Cotton Belt line if the sale proceeds.
Galveston witnesses a bid to establish a western rail hub guiding freight traffic from Texas Oklahoma and surrounding states. D C and New York executives discuss a planned depot warehouses and elevating cotton shipments as part of a broader transportation network.
The Bulgarian minister of public instruction was assassinated today in the capital by a would be reformer. Police say the suspect planned the act after threats against officials and the target was reportedly central to university reform efforts.
Mr C Waller promotes a port word corridor and Babine Pune railway venture to move Loving venue from Heweton, meeting Eastern captains. Officials outline Delpe for the road and two locomotives damaged in a collision at Austin due to fog and switching error. no injuries reported.
Railroad Commission will consider a proposed amendment to grain tariff for Avetin Texas. Hearing date February 14 is listed, with proposal to authorize changes affecting grain shipments and related routing practices.
A jumble of references notes Mouston and Pointe West sending many to the New Orleans carnival, with Southern pavne and other lines planning to serve major ports. A Dallas convention set for April 2 28 prompts transport and veteran patronage efforts, while Storey is named to represent Texas in Austin amid a letters from Judge Neagac declining attendance.
Fragmentary text describes a visit by a group calling themselves Whienge, with references to Port Worth, Mr. George W. Agitews, and others. The legible names and actions are insufficient to establish a clear event, date, or outcome.
The railroad commission approved the application of the Cotton Belt and Dexna Midlivet for an exemption from the new tariff, allowing Wake competition in a limited market. The decision outlines terms for the exemption and its impact on rates and service.
Detiag announces Treit February 1 effective February 5 as the new general superintendent of the Athansas Honttin era railroad with headquarters at Benton, Xavier Wy 8, Cargie. He succeeds in overseeing operations and management.
Mitchell of the Chicago and Northwestern will assume the vacancy left by Jans Lauder in Cleburne, with the local appointment dated February 1st. Lauder’s successor is described as a violin tastes mechanic of the Santa Fe.
William Merritt a freight conductor for Smih Whoww is injured between Temple and Bellville, Texas, with a broken arm and uncertain return to duties. Col. Polk and daughter Annette depart for Houston. Colonel Volk heads to Austin. W Nixon and C P Felt travel to Dallas and Santa Fe connections. James Collieron a fermette maker was in Homta Fe at Cleburne.
Mr. Fahey of the Southern Pacific and Mr. Jones of the Southern Pacific Houston line traveled to Houston and Galveston for meetings with local freights agents and managers. Colonel L J Polk of the Santa Fe arrived from Galveston and proceeded to Austin in a private car with several colleagues.
Despite drought and hard times Abilene has steadily grown with new buildings rising in succession. Brick structures and basilian bones symbolize progress as the town adds to its skyline amid recent challenges.
A jury returned a verdict today in favor of the plaintiff against the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad Company. The case concerns a dispute over damages with Forest Gaither Jr. presiding as foreman and the trial held in Texas in February. The award amount reported is $1,000.
An advertisement hawks an electric belt claimed to cure nerves and weak parts permanently. It promises rapid relief and invites readers to write or visit 407 Ling Building Dallas Texas for a model or trial.
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