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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple train departures and arrivals from Grand Central Depot and related stations. Entries list times such as 10.50, 7.00, 9.02, 6.25, and 10.15 with various depots including Ward and Centre. Benign timetable garble includes venue names and scattered notes on Sundays and express services.
Tyler Texas January 7 A report states orders for a special term of court to try the Tyler bank cases were revoked. Federal officials including the United States district attorney and marshal prepare new proceedings as the case moves toward reformation.
In Rockport Texas on January 4 Mrs J Barton died December 2 in Mirian Virginia after living with her daughter. Henry Hooper arrived from Gregory to spend Christmas with Major and Mrs J M Hooper. At a school band meeting Tuesday Miss Wilk Kways was elected first assistant teacher and Merc J C Holland third assistant at Mathla while attending the State University medical department. A ball occurred last Monday at Lu with many attendees. Names listed include WH and Her Overtit, Hoh WO Leen, WH McMillan, Binion Sorensen, Heriey Barler, and Mines Greer plus others.
The Cuero district and county court opened with a grand jury panel and J J Jumpers appointed foreman. Two murder cases are slated for trial on change of venue Gallagher from Galveston and Gerlin from Ciolad. District court week focuses on civil business.
Navio Texas January and G N Extension report describes construction progress by the superintendent and notes the work here to be made with the project phase under way at this location.
Rail rate notices from the Hoeggeton Texas region through agents Taylor and Assigiant General Passenge Agente Doherty outline round trip fares for El Paso events. Includes Houston to El Paso and Shreveport to Houston routes with dates in January 1902, and carrier rules for intermediate stations. The message also mentions Memphis and St Louis associations, certificates, and agent signatures.
A vintage advertisement touts Bull's Cough Syrup and Dr Bad's Cure claims, urging avoidance of substitutes. It features a testimonial from Wa L Broiler of Chirgatly Street New York City about long standing coughs cured by Bull's Cough Syrup and urges readers to use the original product with a small pleasant dose.
The railroad commission prepares to hear arguments on whether freight rate reductions should apply to shipments between Terrell and another point. Judge Storey is ill, delaying proceedings while the commission considers rate cuts and their impact on roads and lines in Missouri and nearby regions.
Fort Worth Texas dispatch reports the Rock Island line may extend twenty eight miles to Graham with engineering reviews and anti pass agreements. Officials from Graham and Union officials discuss routes and depot readiness while inspections in Angleton and Velasco assess railroad security and line conditions.
The Quit and Brazos Wailer railroad sold at Weatherford Texas under court order to satisfy labor in construction judgments. FoR Care er purchased the property for 16000 dollars as the Board of Adjustment and the general board of adjustment oversee the sale.
A garbled letter from South Sudbury lists various medicines and claimed cures for kidney and digestion issues. It references a postmaster, local residents, and a man named James Tiarten of Tortury Citida, with repeated mentions of tablets, elixirs, and warnings about ineffective or harmful treatments.
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