Houston Train Schedule and Central Depot Arrangements
A detailed listing of train arrivals, departures, and routes serving Houston with Grand Central Depot and Fifth Ward depots. Includes Missouri Kansas Texas, Santa Fe Congress Avenue, Galveston and La Porte lines, and notes on express services, operating hours, and depot locations.
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Galventon
Houston
Tia P.m
Santa Fe Congress Avenue
Bn. B
Grand Central Depot
Shreveport
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Galveston and
la Porte
Grant River
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Ing
Fifth Ward
In National
Great Northern
Columbia
International
Great Northern Depo
Galveston, Houston
Herdernon
Internations
Great Norther
Erratic notice from Houston transfer and local names
Fragmented report lists arrivals at hotels and names many individuals across towns. Includes election of officers for Lords club on January 12 and notes about a shooting victim in First ward with unclear details. Mentions engineers licensed and police promotions and sergeant changes.
Cotton Weight Standards Sparks Railway Debate in Houston
Railroad officials clashed over bale weights in Texas cotton shipments with references to a 640 to 900 pound range. The commission weighing method and absence of official red bale status drew discussion as Major Peck proposed changes and officials noted yard weights and affidavits.
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Texas
Major Peck
Commission
Texan Car Service Association
Johnston Promoted To Assistant General Freight Agent
Galveston Texas January 7 Johnston longtime employee of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe traffic department has been promoted to assistant general freight agent a role re established January 1 1897 He is praised as a skilled traffic man and a friendly colleague with strong personal ties to railway officials Texas Live Stock association meetings outlined reduced travel rates for participants from multiple cities and pending travel dates Also noted are staff movements and upcoming examinations for Texas Central employees and plans for a Texas tobacco exhibit at the Paris exposition with support from Washington officials and local boosters
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Johnston
Peare
Atchison
Ehlet
Goodwyn
Banta Fe Atnea
Johiston
Mentaf
Whitner
Paris
Teyante
Rcsistant
Milton Whitbey
Agricultural Department
Weshingon
Eho Lo
Houston
Washington
Whitney
Texan
Florida
Texas
Veverlay
Bintinens League
Wo UL Sigeson
A. H Balile
Willis
AL Baldelp
Ati
Northern Railway
Bern
Capyroens
Bearstary Whitney
Expres
Aino Ton
Holston
Omaha
Texan Co
Tobacono
Texas Tobacco
Hall of Express
Two Excursions Pass Through Houston January 4
The Southern Pacific announces two trains from Boston via New Orleans to Monterey Tampico and to California will pass Houston January 4. Each train carries 100 passengers and includes sleepers dining baggage and composite cars. Tickets priced at one and one third fare under the certificate plan for the Southern Lumber Manufacturers association meet in Memphis January 16 17. Purchases required by January 12.
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Raymond and
Whitlamb
Houston
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Mexico
Monterey
Tampico
California
Boston
Southern Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Memphis
Tenn
Railway staff changes and visits in Galveston
Moarne and Brazos Valley railway superintendent Edward Wilson was in the city. Tee Gee's Harry Aveher visited from Galveston. Bruce R Morton arrived as Katy ticket agent and took charge. Houston East and West Texas official William Dolarty toured Galveston. Courtney to leave tonight for Tillas to assume ticket agent duties. Woods and Kingland, traveling auditors, were in town checking R A B Courtney and Shecking in Bruce Morton.
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Edward Wilson
Moarne and Brazos Valley Railway
Harry Aveher
The
Tee Gee
Galveston
Bruce R. Morton
Katy
William Dolarty
Assilant
Houston
East
West Texas
Cty
Courtney Will Reave
Tillas
Fis
Harty A
Woods
Waty
George Kingland
Henderson
Duey
R. AB
Courtney
Bruce Ro Morten
Leap Year Ball Brightens 1900 Night for Ladies
The ladies of the 24 club held a leap year ball at Bryan hall despite 1900 not being a leap year. They escorted partners and paid the fiddler, delivering an entertaining program that showcased the ladies as hosts. Chaperones limited detailed fashion notes due to epicollection.
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Ikewise
Bryan Ball
South Texas Haysadociation Officers Meet in Alvin
Yesterday in Alvin the South Texas Haysadociation officers met at the Business League rooms to appoint delegates to the drainage convention in Chop Cite. Delegates include F. W. Meper Bonsey Guy Johaston Pearland F. Lady Pearland J. Hollows El Camps and CF Collies Alvia. Committees on membership formed with A. W Williams Alvis A. J. Caruthers Ganzdo B Holloway El Campo and HW Cortes Hoaeton. The next association meeting will be at Alvin Thoreder on April 18 with expected large attendance.
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South Texas
Business League
Chop
F. W. Meper
Bonsey
Guy Johaston
Pearland
F. Lady Pearland
J.hollows
el Camps
CF. Collies
Alvia
Community subcommittees pursue $15000 for Carnegie library site
Yesterday a city wide effort reviewed fundraising by Hbeary clubs to buy the Alexander property on Main Street for a Carnegie library at $15,000. The list records numerous donors including Mr. N. S. Meldrum and others while noting pledges still outstanding for a juvenile library memorial.
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Carnegie Library
Alexander
Main Street
Firay Presbyterian
N.S Meldrum
F. Dickson
T. Palot
Ba Rian
Lavy Brow
Baker
Corpanee
Swepney
Redovicks
Fisher & Beare
L. Brown
WC. Oliver
Peden
Wor. Eckhard
Jonathan Lane
Champ Noms
Kroag Heard
M. Coleman
NS. Comue É Co
Groupewald
Mamilto
Uros
Woolford
L.tehman
Dvenhtas
Uooger
McKeeve, Jr
Ceale
Randeioh
Walter Colton
J Parked
Bo Morris
Menafee
Gelaecke Bree
Poulmer
AO. White
Arthur Goalrich
Wil Stewart
Frank Folloers
Neron
Eisenman
Menehart
Keller
Caddies Reading Club Plans Charity Afternoon
The Ladies Reading club met yesterday to plan entertainment for Mrs Gregori at the public literary fund. The event is scheduled for January 26 at 9 90 o'clock at Chinet church parsonage house with members urged to attend and secure collections at the Lyceum Room.
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Ladies Reading Clum
Mra Gregori
Ehuteh Patiah House
Ladies Reading Club Ane
Lyceum Pooma
Cattle and Hogs Trade Report From Kansas City Market
Cattle receipts dominate the early market with heavy to moderate demand and prices listed for various classes. Hogs show steady to higher quotes for feeder and butcher hogs. sheep also reported with mixed bids. Feeding activity noted at Moulton Texas and nearby farms with cattle and hogs expected to reach market soon.
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Kansas City
Kansan City
Dr Hallock Electric Pills Ad Claims Nervous Cure
A dated advertisement touts Dr Hallock's Wonderful Electric Pills as a cure for weak nerv ousness and related ailments. It promises restored vitality, improved memory, and bodily strength with sales in multiple box sizes and free circulars from the Beaten, Mars company.
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Ralysio
Huljock
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