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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1900

Page

3

Houston Grand Central Depot Train Schedule Excerpt

A historic timetable lists departures and arrivals for the Houston Grand Central Depot and surrounding lines. It includes trains to Galveston San Antonio Dallas and Shreveport with through cars and notes about alternative depots. Details cover transfer options and note variations on Sundays and holidays.

Grand Central Depot California San Antonio Reveo

Kentucky and national figures swirl in Kentucky senate contest

fragmented 1900s style report from Frankfort and Chicago outlines Republican and Democratic maneuvers over Governor Taylor Blackburn and Bradley for U.S. Senate. It cites Whalen Ryan bribery charges, a joint investigating committee, and potential federal action to seat or unseat officials amid Goebel opposition.

Chicago Urey Wodedson Kentucky National Democratic Committee Goebel Blackburn Aloo Frankfort Taylor Goethe Teta United States Tahe Marshal Joint Assembly House Senate Whalen Ryan Harrell Barret W. C. Bradley Godfrey Fiunter Pebrce Taylop Hase Bradley Alexander Hayes Job Young Brown P. Wat Hardin

Cook Has Let Chicago

Manager Johnson of the Democratic National Committee gave a farewell luncheon at the Sherman house in honor of Rachel KB Cook of the War and Means Committee. Mr. Cook left for Missouri to canvass for secretary of state after a year with the national committee. attendees included William Jennings Bryan and numerous party figures.

Chicago Johoson Democratic National Sherman House Rachel KB. Cook Wara and Means Committee Cook Missour Bia National Committee William Jennings Bryan Almeld Urey Woodson Kentucky Cato Sella Iowa Harmore W William J. Bryan Omata Neb Tal City

Ancient Order of Filbernians Pass Sympathetic Resolutions

The Ancient Order of Filbernians division met and adopted resolutions praising Britain’s conduct in the South African War. The text laments Boer resistance and salutes leaders like General Bull and figures such as Chamberlain. The resolutions express sympathy with Great Britain and its empire.

Order of Filbernians

Dixon Versus McGovern Set for 25-Round Broadway Bout

George Dixon prepared for a 25 round clash with Terry McGovern at the Broadway Athletic Club next Tuesday. Dixon weighs 115 pounds and trains at Lakewood New Jersey while McGovern is slightly heavier but also in peak form. Betting favors McGovern at 10 to 6 with some 2 to 1 bets reported.

hKew York George Dixon Terry McGovern Broadway Athletic Club Hele Dison Sweata McGovern Stone Dixon Lakewood N. J Jerome Avenue Brooklyn

Today's Rac hs New Orleans Entries Report

Listings of horse entries with odds and weights for the Jackson handicap style race card in New Orleans. Many horses and numbers appear, including Lord Neville Murat Sir Fitzhugh and LaVega 110. Track condition listed as good.

Orleana Benneville San Duringo Chicopee Tom Kingsley Dr. Parker Sir Christopher Mole Judge Wardellff Nellie Memphis al Frenco Lackman Laureate Pacemaker Trimmer Jolly Roger Fiva Rice Walhurst de. Vaughan Magee LaVega Kitty G. Tickful Barney Fy

Track list of races and horses at Tanforan meeting

A detailed slate of horses and odds for multiple races at Tanforan track includes entries such as Governors Sheehan and Credo with mile and one sixteenth handicaps. The surface is listed as track good and several names appear with varying weights and mile distances.

Tanforan Faversham Governor Sheehan Jockey Bill Credo William Theory Selting Storm King Tom Cromwell Glengabe Tirade Marka Invernary T Rapido Lena Coda Glenn Ann O'Connor Stuttgart Kastaine Wallenstein Sunello Moot Eagle Fam Ndannenbaum Thomas Carry Ziska Allenna Mareato Zoreaster Mormere HF Marta Cofey Ban Venado Mils Eilling Cuthbed Alamada Morcsilio Alumium Veil Reelvan Ren [Ledi Good Hope Casainiy Olistando Silver Tail Hoge ST Tampo Gueld Duke of York Tf Matting Cipriano Sugden Modwena the Offering Redward Yesar Young Firelight At the Fox Nance O'Neill

Sharkey Foes Manager After Arrival From Hot Springs

Tom Sharkey undecided on O Rourke handling future career after arriving in Chicago from Hot Springs. He claims he has done the work and would break with the manager if necessary. He hints at pursuing his own business if he parts ways.

Hresak Chicago Tom Sharkey Paginat Hot Springs O'Rourke Tom

Boxing cocking match at Viory's near New Orleans

A high cocking main is planned at Viory's near New Orleans with J H Madigin of Houston and HM Jones of Como Mississippi hosting a $200 battle plus more events. Twenty one cocks will be shown per side and fighting dates are set for January 1 13 and 14.

Viory's New Orleans J. H. Madigin Houston HM. Jones Como Mise

Dixon McGovern Featherweight Title Fight At Turf Exchange

The featherweight championship bout between Dixon and McGovern will unfold in rounds at Turf Exchange Tuesday night, detailing each exchange and turning point in a boxing showdown.

Dixon McGovern Turf Exchange

Houston Might Get Shops From Railway Officials Favorable

General superintendent Leroy Trice of the International and Great Northern visits Houston after Thanksgiving Day, praising the city and its facilities. He notes Houston leadership and expansion of the east division, including a larger cotton platform and 700 extra feet for handling traffic. Pullman Texas officers report added work after merging two car lines, with staffing increased accordingly.

International and Great Northern Railway Houston Texan Frank Gould New York Leroy Trice Trice Hasiene Hareoon North Texas Trita Pullman Nusy Pullman Company

Jury Awards Daugherty $1500 in Runaway Handcar Case

In Waxahachie Texas on January 7 the district court jury returned a verdict for T L Daugherty in the suit against Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway company for 1500 damages. The case arose from a handcar fright causing a team to run away injuring plaintiffs in jurisdiction.

Katy Waxahachie Texas T. L. Daugherty Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company Piaintiit Jurion

Double ore cars wrecked near Wellville Texas

A Santa Fe freight train derailed a mile south of Wellville in the night. Two ore cars were smashed after a broken axle caused the wreck. No injuries were reported.

Wellville Hellville Texas Here

W H Taylor Heads to New Orleans for Southwestern Freight Meet

W H Taylor general freight agent of the Houston East and West Texas railway departs tonight for New Orleans to attend a meeting of the representatives of the Southwestern freight committee to be held there Tuesday.

W. H. Taylor Houston East and West Texas Railway New Orleans Southwestern

Letter List Remains at Houston Post Office for Week

A list of letters awaiting delivery is kept at the Houston post office for the week ending January. Advertised notices will be given when letters are available. Respondents are asked to confirm midroes and adjust addresses accordingly for delivery.

Houston Suthyh Strong

Week in Congress Promises Speeches on Philippines and Race

Washington dispatch outlines a busy week in the Senate with Pettigrew's Philippine information resolution likely to trigger speeches. Senator Morgan will address the race question in the South while others discuss the financial bill. The urgent deficiency bill faces debate, carrying nearly 4 million for army and navy, amid war conduct questions. The House has no formal programme this week beyond that bill and the government funds inquiry response from Secretary Gage. The Roberts case will be heard late in the week after Wednesday adjournment and report preparation.

Washington Senate Pettigrew Morgan Taft Beverage Emler Army Philippines Gage Hove Hoberts

The Century Question and a Satirical Reply

A letter to The Post Bellville Texas mocked a Houston citizen who argued the nineteenth century ends December 31, 1600. The writer dismisses the idea as foolish, ceding the need to count years in order, and uses arithmetic and religious milestones to illustrate why the twentieth century cannot be declared before its time.

Bellville Texas Houston Macover Noudton Ward Christ

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