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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
8
A fragmented listing describes trains departing and arriving at Grand Central Depot and related lines. Times include morning and afternoon arrivals with notes on Sundays and weekly patterns. Includes references to Santa Fe Congreve and Galveston routes, with several depot stations and directional remarks.
Richmond special reports on De Lionel Depean predicting a sudden revolt between whites and Wineks on Guba Island if Palma is elected. He recalls Depean’s ties to Colonel Roosevelt era, cites withdrawal of U.S. troops, and warns both sides may clash with renewed violence and potential new war.
The North American Land and Timber Company tendered a free site for a Carnegie library on Tujo Street, 100 feet square. The city has an annual appropriation for the library and Mr. Carnegie donates 0,000 to the enterprise.
Mr Knoblauch for George W Smith & Co. bought 596 bales from C G Wood at about five and seven tenths cents per pound. The sale occurs in Hearpe Texas on February 18 and reflects market conditions of the Brases bottom planter.
The article describes a hospital project serving fifty patients, funded and contracted by Houston and Texas Central for a Lampasas extension to A. P. Hughes of Xansan City. It notes construction by the Southern Pacific and mentions ward arrangements and a modern, state of the art facility with two windows and two surgical wards.
Voters in Texas conduct a central election on bonds intended to fund a railway project with proceeds directed to stockholders and officers listed in the company records. Key figures named include Kenny Meary of New York as president and Carlen Tiniirem of Wisconsin as vice president along with others serving as secretary treasurer and directors. The measure aims to raise funds through municipal bonds to support the anticipated work and finance the enterprise.
The contract for building the Lampasas Extension of the Central line is awarded to Mr Hughes of Ranenite. Work will start promptly after the low bid determined by the committee.
The document reports the city council's decision to charge water at the city rate and deliver a formal notice to the water company. It also notes promotions and appointments in the port and freight departments, including W. B. Groselowe and W. Miller, with relocation references and governance approvals salvaged from the garbled text.
Report notes crews from several firms repairing and laying track along Navasota Street near Bourton and Texue, including concrete work, painting, and decorative ornament installation. Road work and track resurfacing expected to finish soon with crews coordinating around the White pasture to Wootwint area.
A railroad official said Southern Pacific engines will not be equipped as off harmmers by May 1 and Central engines will follow. The official stated the conversion will take several months to complete.
Officials state the Southern Pacific and Central anticipate converting a large number of units but warn the process cannot finish by May 1. Estimated timeframe pushes completion into late spring as crews work through the bulk of engines.
Denleon Tera reports the Katy railway will extend from Stavens to Oklahoma City and then toward Coalgate to join the Coalgate branch. The project aims to make the Katy the strongest line in the Pellita Troeestory for bneiners, reinforcing against competition.
The Marshall Texas report notes Texas Southern sent its initial carload of merchandise from Marshall jobbers to Gilmer merchants. The shipment arrived at the new depot and shop grounds on the south allot, marking a milestone in regional trade.
Mr Lytle Worle and Misa SilyoN Ritter of Heinle were married yesterday at Abra Kiopper. The ceremony and details are reported with local names and places in a brief society note.
A 19th century notice describes police action after a robbery and outlines planned improvements along the San Antonio and Avatar Mada railroad corridor, including widening roads and expanding freight facilities. It notes cooperation between local authorities and the Texas Central Lines for new routes and public works near Denison and along 344 White Lane, aiming to boost prosperity and traffic capacity.
Van Vieck of the Southern Tux district arrived from New Orhedie yesterday. He greeted the crowd at the Daintly eninyved event and spoke about the Crest City festival.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a local scene with mentions of Temple Terad Welieviry and a gate system. The text is heavily distorted and contains few readable names or concrete facts to confirm a clear event or outcome.
Fragmentary text indicates a manager on a flight via Pant avenue, with mentions of ONT, a stopover in Houston, a stay in San Antonio, and planned travel to Wiedhe Rt. The leg appears to include a Houston layover and a San Antonio stop, with unspecified dates or purpose.
A garbled report hints at changes near a railway depot with plans for new moves. It mentions the old structure and a lively gathering, while others coordinate with a lively event at Grush and nearby celebrations.
City council grants WMotleton and Texas Central Railroad permission to erect a storage tank facility. The project aims to hold oil barrels for the reservation and logistics within Waco.
A town rumor swirls about a proposed H E and W T extension affecting Hondyraon. Local residents speculate on impacts to the Honeten Mant and West Texts, with no official confirmation yet.
A string of visitors and officials arrived in the city yesterday including Mr W Andrews a commercial agent for Cileage Huntington and Mr JBL Droots traveling from Ran Antonio. Mr J A Lowell of International Great Northern returned to Palestine after a short stay. Mr H M Mobley traveling auditor for International and Great Northern was in town en route to Palestine. Mr W B Perkins of the Alesana and West Point announced a new term in Hollaten.
Wharton Texas February 13. Mr Kreent Anderson engaged in rice culture on Moore Certen Barn reports thriving rice growth. Area planted area increases, twenty new tenant houses built, several pumping outfits added, and population growth in the growing vine belt.
Beare purchases a curious item in a terse note that hints at a maritime setting and a missing context. The fragment suggests a seller buyer interaction aboard a vessel or harbor scene with an unspecified exchange.
A Bureau report charts vast investments in cotton seed products across Texas. It details seed produced for use in oil mills, value by product, and shifts in output and market use, noting increased seed utilization and potential gains if all seed is processed.
The First Court of Civil Appeals enters a dense docket from multiple counties and entities including Southwestern Railway Company, Houston and Texas company groups, and individual appellants. Arguments span disallowances, receivers, and motions with hearings set for February 27 as the court reviews numerous civil matters across Texas.
Fragmented OCR text shows a district court proceeding on antitrust violations. Names such as Yort Worth Penas Helmiaty and Tri appear, with former Attorney General M.oo Jane Nidiwven listed as counsel. The garbled entry references trial continuation and state-level enforcement actions.
The supreme court today heard a batch of probationary appeals and granted and denied various motions. Cases included Caroling Schulze v Nebulice and others granted, while Texwa and Pactit RailwayCo v Tala Hamilton and several others were set for further action. The docket also listed de novo reviews from cities and counties, with several administrative and corporate entities named in the proceedings.
A caller describes fainting spells indicating a weak heart with palpitations and breath shortness. They recount using Dr Miles' Heart and claim it cured their condition after physicians failed, finishing with a note from Harles Andall in Ellicottville New York.
In La Porte Terese February 12 a resident, Leland Sharp, was shot accidentally Saturday evening when a companion fired a pellet gun. The ball entered his ear. initial hopes were for a quick recovery but later reports say his condition worsened and his parents were advised.
An advertisement for Dr Miles Medical Co highlights Heart Case 8, claiming special adaptation to remove irregularities of the heart’s action. Sold by druggists with a guarantee. Note cites Hikhart Lad as distributor.
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