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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1902
Page
8
Lenten season train times listed for Grand Central Depot Santa Fe Congress Ave and Galveston routes. Details show departure and arrival times on Sundays and weekdays with special services and express trains. Specific stops include Fifth Ward and Central Depots with noted variations by rail line and service day.
Rail offices in Southern Pacific and Houston and Texas Central prepared Monday for distribution of revised merchandise tariffs that became effective February 10. Rates show broad cuts between Texas points with the sharpest reductions for short hauls, affecting most freight moved by the robberies of the state. Officials offered no indication of plans to contest the order.
Gulf and Brazos Valley Railroad reorganizes under new officers and directors. Elected president Elph Carver, first vice president A Beanett, second vice president C Turner, superintendent G Mhawre, secretary and auditor, and several directors. The company’s oil stock was replaced by new stock, and the road is planned to extend to Jacksonsburg by July 1.
The Dingoe & Coward Co and Weatrove Pa publish new rose varieties from D. & C. Roses featuring unique colors and strong on their roots. The company offers a 114 page New Guide to Rose Culture describing their roses and other growers, free on request with postage paid.
Columbus Texas February 10 Joseph Gooden Jr a 10 year old colored boy was shot with a shotgun and died within a few minutes the shot entered his left lung the shooter fled and no arrest had been made by press time
A period of poor health led Janthoeaf of Peace Block Lew Tilson Tod to try a trial bottle of DeWitt's Life's Vip Binders. The note says the product caused a strong bowel effect and eventual gentleness.
A fragmented report describes a February 1 meeting in Dalian with delegates from Texas and the Outside Road region. Key figures include W. G. Cryph and others discussing rates and organization for a Confederate reunion planned for April next, with various agency reps and local officials present.
Bids were opened yesterday by a procurement official for the Lam piwis extension of the Houstes and Temas Cacival relitond. Eight bids were read with one deemed necessary to proceed, and the report notes the process will continue with a review before any award is made.
A historical page notes a preliminary survey by the Inter Dailyid or Beet railway and Washington teams. It describes authorities threatening walkouts and racial tensions during a transport project, with Superintendent Millie Pavewrietes reporting the incident and local officials addressing an alleged substitution of a Black worker for a white one.
Austin updates show quarterly passenger taxes due by Texas roads for the December quarter with varied payments from small to over one dollar. Cane Belt’s rolling stock inventory valued at £ 53,400 includes seven engines two coaches and multiple maintenance and passenger cars as part of a pro rata allocation across several counties.
The San Antonio and Aransas freight depot will be moved to a new hub on March 1 with service from the Southern Pacific. An injunction was modified in Navasota as the International and Great Northern Railway continues work on the Woodward place. Judge C. Mo Sentilles of Groveton presides, and the Houston line seeks to halt damage claims while the trial proceeds.
Fragmentary report describes a party led by General Man oper Trice of the Tyternational and Crtat Northern arriving from Palestine. Mentions Mrs Turney and Richard Mansfield, a private car ride, and orders for freight cars and engines from American Venom We company to be delivered within weeks.
A garbled fragment from a Fort Worth area item mentions a facility operation and service adjustments. It references a hotel and some form of dispatch to providers, with unclear details about freight and weight obligations. The text is incomplete and hard to interpret.
Information indicates a mile of erading completed on the Tex Ruert Lhe from Grand Saline to Alba with track laying to begin. Preparations to extend from Alba to Quirmmt with work expected to start soon. Strong of Grand Saline and Vereny presidents of the ibe wud RR, Welixeli is chief engineer.
Foggy Fort Worth局 article fragment notes a meeting about ordination and ticket sales for the Cattle Bulsters' movement while Mr A G Powell recovers from typhoid fever with friends hopeful for his improvement and a public gathering to discuss events.
The arrival of Mr W T Terhune, traveling freight and passenger agent of the Atlajita old Weat Folut, in this city signals the opening of headquarters. He is now located in New Lonry and will establish operations here.
A Walt steoal agent, Mr WW Young, reports to Bleck Signala at the Dallas headquarters. The communication references the chats fren bin and related operational notes.
Vice President Markham returned yesterday from El Paso where he met Mrs Markham and their two children. The family plans a quick reunion in Howten. Mabel 14 and Fred are named in the report.
A testimonial from W. W. Prickett of Selth eld states he suffered years with a facial cancer causing anger and itching. After using Ballard's Snow Liniment on a sore leg and applying it to the cancer he reports rapid relief and healing. He asserts strong faith in the remedy and offers $100 for telegraph orders through A. H. Kiesling.
A correspondent endorses a medicine described as remarkable for indigestion, low appetite, loss of taste, and depression. The letter urges others to try Herbine when available, noting relief after use, and laments ongoing suffering when remedies are unavailable.
The Tesla and Poelfe Railway Company directors report a per cent deviation on the second income mortgage bonds from the year 100 rising by one per cent over the payment made a year earlier.
General Freight Agent Dunlap of the Honytem and Total Central left yesterday for Hot Springs Arkansas. He will attend a meeting of freight agents of the Southwestern Hines scheduled for today.
The item lists Coletel W. F. Maclure arriving from istveston yesterday while Master Meduple J. J. Kean of the Southern Factic traveled to New Orleans Monday night. Sr. G. Jaqua of Houston and Texan Central departed yesterday for Diaz. A. M. Mall of the Katy left yesterday for Texier on business. The Four-Track News notes an intereiting number and cont lus miany bendueme Ulustrat.
Mrs B W Eva of Clearwater Kansas reports her husband lay sick for three months with quick consumption. Doctors said his illness progressed until Isal Laura compound cured him after one bottle. She keeps a bottle in the house and recommends it.
Fragmentary text mentions sleeplessness and potential remedies with unclear references to names and places. The readable portion suggests seeking rest and comfort through unspecified methods. No concrete actions, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
Austin February 11 The investigative committee met at 6 oclock with full membership present Senator Savage prepared to release a report on house expenses but the panel delayed final action pending further review The group discussed secrecy and limited conclusions while awaiting a full committee vote on the matter and noted a misprint in the expense totals delaying the official report Austin Texas February 11 The treasury department reports checks and drafts refused while the Northwestern Marine Life Insurance Company in Milwaukee sent notices and inquiries about tax payments to be remitted from Austin
Brenham Texas February 11 twelve businessmen subscribed for fifteen Galveston Chreskwater bonds with names listed including D C Giddings W A Woel and others. The fragment references church figures and a rector moving from Jefferson City Missouri but details are unclear due to incomplete text.
An 1880s Chicago advertisement claims Werner's Safe Cure cures Bright's disease and kidney disorders. A sworn Alderman endorses it after a two year illness and urges urine self tests to confirm kidney issues, inviting readers to buy at four cents per bottle.
Advert says trial bottle free to those suffering from various ailments including Oldber thever Uladner and biood. Publisher guarantees genuineness and offers a medical booklet with sample and treatment guidance. Respond to Warner Safe Cure Co Rochester NY.
The article describes a proposed corporation by a trading company with a roster including Meyer, Hacher & Willi Winn and others. It notes projected assets around 80000 and mentions routine business tasks and audits as part of the plan. Parish matters and a bishop's visit are briefly referenced alongside community concerns for farmers and upcoming crop plans.
A doorway tragedy in the market area leaves multiple dead and injured when a building vaults inward under weight of merchandise. Onlookers report a chaotic rescue as workers and clerks are trapped amid debris from a loaded warehouse and street stalls. Authorities vow a full investigation into the structural failure and fire safety conduct.
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