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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1902
Page
8
Fragmentary train timetable from Grand Central and Santa Fe depots shows routes to Galveston and Galveston via Congress Ave. Depot details express and local trains with arrival and departure times. Sunday specials and limited service notes appear, including occasional deviations and readouts for specific stops.
The cotton market opened firm with gains of 1 to 11 points on limited sales and fears of restrained future rounds as operators were detained by a storm. June futures briefly rallied but fell back as long-room buyers offered pressure. top figures showed little trading and a cautious market tone persisted through the day.
Texan reports heavy expenditure to convert rail routes between Mexico and the United States to standard gauge. Work extends from La Roche eastward through 1060 miles, replacing wooden bridges with modern structures. Officials say broadening will reach Carmin Christy by July, with full standard gauge completion anticipated soon after.
In February a surveying corps began work from Houston to Navagota then to Marrisonville, studying the Central rail line projected through Anderson. Residents welcomed the progress, hoping for cheap power and local jobs as the team camps four miles from Neavansctn toward Am dered and Erwin.
An association organized at Taal Point on Saturday to discuss protective measures and locate a con ning mene for the town. The readable fragments indicate a focus on security and local cooperation among residents.
Texarkana Texas February 17 trains will run over the new Texas and Pacific alignment after shortening the route to Sulphur Station twenty miles away. The Texarkana Junction is abandoned and schedules adjusted. Tracklaying on the Texarkana Shreveport and Nateher line advances toward a May connection, completing a shorter St Louis to New Orleans route.
L Miller, president of the Orange and Northwestern railroad, is back from New Orleans after Mardi Gras. The line moves briskly as a flyer carrier with daily lumber trains. Today's outbound consisted of thirty cars.
Avietin and Texan WebryaretT-Eng Thompson of the railroad commission returns from Ml Pas to study a crossing dispute. El Paso Terminal road and the Southern Pacific clash over grade crossing plans with nongrade favored by the former. An open hearing before the commission will be held March 2 with testimony to follow.
Local notices in Pallas Texas report a misprint confusion about railroad dates for the Confederate reunion in Dalton. The fare from all points beyond Texas is shown as one cent per mile for the round trip, while the route to Dallas region is advertised cheaper than prior similar gatherings.
In Deniwoll Texas on February 17 a local report notes an upcoming Port Worth meeting where L. C. Comer is expected to be named president and general manager of the Frigeo. Comer, a veteran agent with many years of service, is described as the leading candidate.
A large gathering of Tallway men met near Washington street and Notston avenue to organize a lodge of the Brotherhood of Railway Employes. Sam F. Peruse, a noted engineer and the organizer, announced the purpose to unite workers and promote the erection of a home for aged brothers in the state. The session focused on formation logistics and next steps.
Lib alleging her husband W J Grady suffered po can emia from being forced to walk home and fed after accident. He was carried to a new destination and ejected from a switchboard. Houston exchange and Vexus Central install a new switchboard and twenty offices get updated phones. Board and phones tested and praised.
In Ibarna Texas on February 17 the Houston and Texas Central announce extensive repairs to their roundhouse. The old facility has stood thirty years and is in dilapidated condition. The new improvements will cost about $2000, effectively making it a new roundhouse.
In Navasota Texas a large crew for the International and Great Northern Railroad labored Sunday to lay an iron sewer pipe beside the tracks to aid future cradles and bridging work. The disputed right of way near Hiryan is under settlement. the company agreed to pay Mrs Rolle $1000. The action aims to smooth operations for a larger next phase of construction.
Mr A A Jones freight traffic manager and Mr W T Beard assistant general freight agent of Sunset Central attend the meeting of the railroad commission held today in Austin. The session aims to review freight operations and policy implications for the region.
Avatin Texas February 17 The J Tours Southwestern Talkoad company paid into the State treasury 44802 as quarterly one per cent tax on passenger earnings totaling 549,892.14 for the quarter ending December 21 1001.
Yesterday in Houston several railway and company officials were noted in travel and meetings. Ford of Katy from Dallas, Faithorn of Katy Galveston, McMillan of Southern Pacific from San Antonio, Kirkpatrick of Katy Hount left on tours, Hill of the Galveston Houston and Henderson visited, Niven of Santa Fe from Galveston, Barnes Katy agent from Texas, Ratley of WNIG from Palestine, Morse and Rollingsworth from Galveston on chart errands.
Mr A P York of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway says county assessment figures will rise significantly. He notes plans to publish a pamphlet covering forty or fifty counties and to offer comps, stock data, and other details as valuation figures are finalized next month. T G Pester of Katy industries was also in town yesterday.
An old Texas advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder a cure all for kidney and bladder issues in men and women. It promises relief from gravel diabetes and other urinary complaints, with samples by mail and testimonials from customers.
Brass Bayou Gun club held its regular monthly celebration on Sunday with excellent attendance due to favorable weather. The hall hosted a lively evening of contests and prizes with several amusing moments and strong crowd approval. Awards went to Reeves for a sheepish presentation, Mike Bunge for flower girl, J. Willendah for a handsome waistline, Mrs. Janke for a fourth prize outfit, and others including King’s drummer, Sehnbert, Indian-chief, Ad Ramin, M. Kahimap, and C. Katee for top prizes.
The Texas governor and state officials debate legal steps to erect a mill on the Clemens farm in Brazoria County to process state sugar cane. Capitalists and state leaders have studied options, with a possible arrangement where the penitentiary system funds half the cost, aiming to begin construction soon.
The story profiles Thomas N. Ross a Topeka pioneer real estate dealer in Kansas now 77 years old, active in his office and credited with selling more land than rivals. He relays how Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieved his and his wife Lydia’s long battle with indigestion restoring their appetites and comfort.
The text reports a sermon at the Baptist Church by Rev Hanks Whe Koalghis of Pythias and announces an annual panquet on Waliesady night. It also lists scattered items about a Newcomb killing at Rogers last Saturday and various tied local people and places, including Provilence and Alarks ville, with unsettled details and connections to the public event.
Mrs Margaret M Garrett, widow of General J W Garrett killed in 1848 siege, died at home on San Jacinto Street at age 73. Funeral to be held at 5 pm with burial in Greenwood. She leaves three sons J T Garrett Houston and Montay. two daughters and five grandchildren. Survivors include Mr J T Garrett and five grandchildren.
The text fragment mentions Cameron Gullings and various scattered names and places, including a Baptist area and a dental office closing. It reads as garbled OCR with mixed personal names, locations, and undefined actions, making concrete events hard to determine.
The February term convened for the county court with Tom Kelly as defendant on trial for alleged gasaule with intent to murder. Jurors and officials gathered as the case proceeded today amid unfinished proceedings and requests for attention from those present.
Fragmented notice describes improvements and near completion at a site named Van Vieck Veras in February. It mentions plans to mark a market moment and references J. Gilives PLee and two weeks wait. The text hints at preparations for the season and familiar figures named Wyse.
Weather changes noted below occur within twenty four hours of p m dates below February 16 Warner Peburvey 1M Threatening February a moles February 21 Cooler
News from Hearne on February 11 notes preacher Lumpkin visiting the city, repairs underway on the Pinak bridge destroyed by the hailstorm, and work trains from the Howeten and Tex an Vootral aiding the project. Reappraisals of political and social events include Reeve Fletcher's congressional candidacy in the Steth district and social rounds with Frank Britton of Taylor.
The University Glee Club arrives in Taylor on February 17 under the auspices of the Altimaul association to present an entertainment program for Yale State University.
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