Houston Rail Schedule Describes Multiple Trains and Depots
A historic timetable lists arrivals and departures for trains serving Houston and connections to Dallas, Galveston, Shreveport, Kansas City, Chicago, and St. Louis. It details Grand Central Depot operations, through cars, and various branch lines with times and depot notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.n
A, RR
Grand Central Depot
Shreveport
Kansas City
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Lawlor Arrivals Across Cities and Names Listed
A fragmented OCR list shows names and places including New York Chicago New Orleans Galveston and Philadelphia with multiple individuals such as John Doyle Parker Hirsch White and Kemp. The text reads like an arrival or roster across numerous cities with varied initials and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawlor
Impaon
New York
John Doyle
W. Kirtcka
Hearne
F. Werexner
T. Sweetman
Galveston
Ee Parker
Louta
H. Hirsch
Brown
T. White
M.D. Chisaan
Mat M.D
Chicago
John T. Watton SA Walton
Pittsburg
Loule Weiner
New Orleans
C. A. Gyrel
Mileage
D. Heardese
Wavana
H. Patonowite
Antonia
Bryan
M.D Biney
Chiparo
White
Kemp
Balti -G
Lomax
Beaumost
Pallas
Newpor Beavances
Philadelphia
Tolke
F. Bridges
Dallas
Daly
San Antonio
BE. Dea
New Orleans Mardi Gras Carnival News of 1800
The article describes upcoming Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans including Rex parades and related events planned for February. It notes parades, tickets, and travel details, with references to Rex and other Mardi Gras organizations and a focus on a grand carnival sequence in a historic year.
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eCarnivy
Leon
New Orleans
New Fhero
Toon
Houston
Mit Avil
B. Morae
M. L. Robbins
Tet
Mae'r
G. P&t A
Detective's Discovery Outlines Houston Cleaning Work
A detective report references cleaning and dyeing work in Houston tied to a laundry operation labeled 4 6 1 Peckard and 8) examination. Patronise s suggests a public notice or business detail connected to the case. The fragmentary text notes cleaning results and potential irregularities.
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Houston
Mileage hearing in Texas railroad cases opens
The Texas railroad commission begins a hearing in Austin on the mileage of Texas roads. Officials and railroad representatives arrive with mileage tables and arguments on routing, short line distances, and potential changes to Galveston to Cleburne and Houston to Wach routes. The event draws managers from Central, Katy, Southern Pacific, and other lines, with offices and staff moving to Houston for the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Guttis
Charlies
Treleit
Avinalafons
Imei
Ether Paanenger
Houston
Wach
Katy
Central
COM Balon
Santa Fea
Galadaton
The
J. L. West
Gieneral
van Vieck
Southern Pacific Company
Railroad Circulars From Gulf, Bayou, and Kansas City Offices
Notices from Beaumont dated February 1 announce W H Mitchell as acting auditor replacing A B Spingler, and the abolition of the general passenger and ticket agent office with duties merged into the general freight office under G H K Wansbrough. Spangler named general superintendent, duties shifted to W Wilson. Also confirms abolition of the general passenger head agent role at Gulf and Interstate railway and consolidation with freight office under AR Wansbrough, with Spangler as general manager.
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Kassee
Genil
Gulf
Baaumont
Kansas City
Beaumont
W. H. Mitchell
A. &B. Spingler
Wow. Willscot
Mungapr
Texas
W. C. Averill
G. HK. Wansborough
W. W. Willson
The
Gulf and Interstate Railway
Kaysee
Galveston
Exis
Heriby
AR. Wansbrough Incharge
HL & Spangler
Alnon Corned
Foom
Aldridge
Texan
A.B. Spergler
Galveeisa
Texang
Pellivary
Utia Company
Boaumont
Spangler
Printing Advances Benefit Monmnton After Traffic Manager Move
A local account notes the transfer of the Passenger Traffic Manager G F B Morne to Monmnton Houston boosts printing orders and local business. It highlights the hidden costs of railroad literature production and the impact on Houston institutions and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
G. F. B. Morne
New Comore
Glence
Rear End Protection Draws Praise From Rock Island Officials
General Passenger Agent Stout cites last year’s $65000 cost to protect rear ends of Rock Island passenger trains. He notes the railroad’s unique approach surpasses standard Railway Association rules and highlights rear-end flagmen with proper day and night signals to shield trains. Officials from other lines have praised the practice, driven by private cars attached to the rear of trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Stout
Railroid
Exchange
American Railway Association
Fo Gutton
Dietinen Xiey
Nivanen
Tratow
Reduced rail fares authorized for multiple routes and dates
The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway issues reduced round trip fares to several destinations including El Redo and Purcell with caps around 6.51 dollars for Fort Worth to points north. Sale dates span February 12 to 16 for westbound, February 1 to 10 for Brenham region, and February 19 to 24 for final return. Special certificates and conditions apply for Chicago and Hot Springs events with期限 dates and transfer rules.
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Haw
el Redo
O. T
Oklahoma
Fort Worth
Purcell
Fitott
Brenham
Fddleraoojplast
Mohrity
Rosenberg
Somerville
Neevasota
Ioclsgive
Arfp Thoyers Do
Southern Pacific
Tata
Chicago
Department of Superinvenience
National Educational Oarpcration
Chicargo
Fe Springe
Ark
Hekoth
Guha and the War There by Henry M Mayo
A January issue features a travel piece by Henry M Mayo titled Guha and the War There. It describes views captured during a tour of Havanas occupation and the Quadrangle, Cabana Portreys. The illustrations depict scenes along the flat route and western United States to Mexico with the current pamphlet highlighting passenger traffic in Havans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pampkin
Southern Pacific Company
Guha
Henry M. Mayo
Ory
Mr. Mayo
Havans
Cabana Portreys
B. Morse
United Og
Mexico
Interne Une Association Convention Announces Atlanta Meeting
The annual convention of the Interne Une Association of Ticket Agents will be held in Atlanta. The gathering will bring together ticket agents from across the country with an excursion through the South. A key topic is abolishing commissions paid to ticket agents by railroads.
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Atlanta
South
United
Nurey
Texas Central Extends Western Route to Stamford Line Opens
A Texas Central circular from General Passenger Agent Wy McMillin announces the western extension from Albany to Stamford for traffic starting February 11. New stations Reynolds Clear Fork Luddore Avcen and Shumford on the north side of Jones County are set, with the line running about 25 miles northwest of Ween and 75 miles southwest of Reymont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Central
Wy. McMillin
Albany
Stamford
Reynolds
Clear Mork
Luddore
Avcen
Shumfoed
Siamfor
Ling
Jones County
Ene
Vince
Couuty
Ween
Abouk
Reymont
Neavene
Windon
Abilene
Peares
Wrapping Paper Rate Change Set by Southwesters Committee
A notice from the International and regional railway in the Southwest sets an effective February 6 date for new wrapping paper rates. The document mentions a weight of 4 cents per pound and references Texas and New Orleans origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwesters Froiebt Committee
International and Real Northern Ralieay Fae
Texas
Local Agents Attend Grand Lodge Meeting Report
E D Ghadinck and J Waddy Yate travel from Beau mont and Dallas as representatives of railways to the Grand Lodge meeting in Galveston Texas on February 7. Fred Lackner notes attendance as a Gulf Colorado and Santa railroad clerk amid events at Deling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D Ghadinck
Beaumont
Pittstrg and Gulf Railway
J. Waddy Yate
Chicago and Great Western
Dallas
Wits
Galveston
Texas
Fred Lackner
Cloket i
Colorado
Santa
Deling
Train accident injures two workers in Cleburne area
In Cleburne, a southbound passenger train incident injured two men. G J Moxon of the carpenter department suffered finger injuries after a buzzer cut him. Engineer J F P Stout was struck by a broken driving rod near Crowley, injuring his leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleburne
G. J. Moxon
SantasFo Shopu
J. F P. Stout
Crowley
Mr. Stout
Local Travel and Management Changes Reported
A jumble of names and travel notes reports visitors and travels through cities including Austin Brenham New Orleans and St Pauls. Mentions of management changes at the grand and transportation firms appear, with officials like Major Chorien Bradshaw Pook and W W Kent noted alongside various agents and spouses.
Granger News Notes Report Local Moves and Events
Granger Texas February 5 Mr Mark Jones moved tin tank into the new brick row he has dust completed. Mrs A W Starpe is reported very sick with pneumonia following influenza. There has been a considerable amount of excitement hare during the past two weeks. Dr Charles Gidney speaks tonight at Chivage where he prepared a two month posterimum course in medicine. The ladies of the Methodist church gave supper to the Mark Jones brick building on Friday night.
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Granger News
Granger
Texas
Mark Jones
A. W. Starpe
Charles
Gidney
Ladies of the Methodist Church
Aecupper
Mark Jones Rick
Blood Will Tell and the Cure Claim of Waters Ton
A testimonial alleges blood purity determines health and credits Dr Harter’s Iron Tonle and Waters Life Liver Pills with dramatic recovery. The diatribe recalls long illness, breastbone and temple issues, and eventual cure after adhering to the tonic regimen.
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Dr. Harier
Driame
Andrias Harti
Dayton
D. Or
Warter
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Grand Central Depôt
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St. Lonia
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International
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Houston and
Henderson
Creat Northern
HOTEL
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Malin
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Chetter
Huta Houston
Frank A. Hervey, Sr
Hal
Bedell Hervey
Kate Ppecia
Priers
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Alog
Prioda
Houston Transfer CO
Goulds
Railroad Commission of Texas
State of
Reid
Ar. Morse
Crosorat
Maroe
Henry M. Maro
North Téxan
Richter
Cretceny
Ieaden
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Pacife
Central and Sunset Tollies
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Hatilroad
Inlstay
Monmnton
Santa Fe
Gulf, Colorado
Santa Pe
Sunger
Gialveston
Mleburne Notes
John PP
Rogerman
Pualtmore
Ohio
Southwortero
Chorien Bradshaw Pook
Texas Car Service
Auunciation
Robert Hupene Georee
Hountoo
Tees Central
Andiy Wa Giemt
Lawler
F. A. Moree
Jen Sublett
St. Pavils
van Dyne
Paveral Davy
Rand
W. W. Kent
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Wineton
N.C
Slater
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Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
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Raya
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White Pine
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Virginian
Wr. Marter
Leon Tonle
Wublog
Intera
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Piblisher News
OHAS
North West Con Camp
Akerd
Dr. Harter
Tara Oo
Aran
Raitis
UGG
Encana
Oro
Pope
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tena
Townsend
Marlin Rifles
J. S. Dunlay Hardware CO
Travis Street
O’neill Clothing Co
Naval
O'Neill Clothing Co
Main St
Santa Fe Limited
R. Gregnhill
Malin Street
Bay Shore
G. H&s. Rwyco
Hint Best
Hayek
Tremalt
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M. B. Honding
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Denver
West Texas
City Ticket Office
Main Street
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