Railroad Schedule for Houston Grand Central Depot Services
Historic Houston timetable outlines arrival and departure times for multiple lines. Trains to San Antonio Galveston and distant cities list specific depots and stations including Fifth Ward and Congress Avenue. Special notes cover note times, express services, and which trains use Grand Central or other depots.
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Houston
Fe Congress Avenue
Grand V
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Fifth Ward
Indal
Great Northern
Columbia Tap
International
Hailstorm at Kingsbury Texas Wrecks Windows and Roofs
A January 10 hailstorm in Kingsbury Texas followed several days of rain. Large hailstones damaged homes and business roofs, shattered windows, and broke glass. The report lists residents and places affected including Beaumont Chicago Galveston and Fort Worth among others.
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Kingsburybury
Texas
Fire Causes Heavy Damage in Terrell Texas
Fire at 3 this morning badly damaged J. H. Beott's in Terrell with Neklevoy building losses listed at 175 dollars and stock, ring, and fixtures at 1000 dollars. The fragment then shifts to an advertisement praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive and cure for coughs and croup with testimonials about family use and child safety.
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Terrell
Texas
J. H. Beott’s
Neklevoy
Scott
Eaiser
M. V. Pleher
W. Va
Immigration Agent Appointed for Houston East Texas Plan
The Houston East Texas plan hires an immigration agent to promote settlement, with railroads offering special rates and an organized effort to publicize land and resources. A new immigration association will be formed along the line to prepare statements of county resources and push eastern Texas prospects to potential settlers.
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Texas
Lone Star
Commonwealth
Northwest
Southwest
Kansis
Missouri
The
Union
Texan
Mourton
Ena
William Doherty
Kin Mune
Henry M. Mayo
Mann
Houston
Toxon Railway
Rail talk on moving I and G N headquarters
A prominent railroad man discounts a Houston Post claim that the International and Great Northern would move its headquarters from Palestine to Hoveton. He notes a chartered headquarters can be changed, provided the headquarters stay within Texas, and defends the Post’s coverage of the issue.
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Houston Post
International and Great Northern
Palestine
Hoveton
International and Great Northern Railway Company
Prospector John McNair Looks at Texas Orchard Trade
A Missouri merchant from St. Louis, John McNair, travels through South Texas with J. P. Pooler, exploring a possible large orchard venture and melon vegetable contracts. McNair already operates orchards in six states, using St. Louis as the traffic hub. A closing trade agreement before returning to St. Louis is considered likely.
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John McNair
St. Louis
McNair
Bt. Louis
Texas
Levile & Large Orchard
South
J. P. Pooler
Missouri
Kansas
Louis
Rates for Merchants Advise Spring Meetings in St Louis
The passenger department of the Southern Pacific Company advises that due to the spring meetings of the Interstate Merchants Association in St Louis Missouri, rates and travel arrangements will be affected. The notice outlines reductions or special fares for merchants attending the gathering and provides dates and booking instructions.
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The
Southern Pacific Company
Interstate Merchant's Association
St.Louis
Certificate Fare Provisions Amid Limited Return Rates
A list of discounted round trip rates applies to certificate holders for various purchase and travel windows. February 1 to 36 inclusive allows one half fare. purchases March 15 indicate one fifth fare. March 19 to 27 inclusive grants one fifth fare. tickets eligible through April 4 with adjusted return terms.
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Ceriq. Oates
Pri
Party In Looking Over Galveston Under Chaperonage
Kan sas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad party arrives Galveston with local committee escorts. Delegations from Philadelphia Chicago Armisterdam Fort Smith and Kansas City join. rainfall postpones a planned crater Feast. visitors stay overnight and depart by Gulf and Interstate to Beaumont then home.
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Galveston
Texas
Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad
Beaumont
Anna
Riche
Fordyce
Jack
R. Shipley
W. Petty
William §. Harrity
Philadelphia
August Edenborn
Chicago
L. Hyansker
Armisterdam
Holland
James F. Reed
Fort Smith
Ark
J. McD. Trimble
R. J. McCarty
J. A. Hanley
J. A. Edeson
Kansas City
Gulf
Heaumont
Texas Northern Railroad Plans Progress
Fred B. Johnston president of the Texas Northern Railroad states in Houston that twelve miles may be ready for fall crop traffic in 1800. He mentions potential connections to Hempstead or Waller, with possible extensions to Madisonville and Centerville within two years. Johnston then departs for Palestine.
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Fred B. Johnston
Texas Northern Railroad
Anderson
Stoneham
Houston
Central
Hempstead
Waller
Madisonville
Centervills
New York
Comple
Texas
Ee Johnston
Palestine
Santa Fe fire department organized in Cleburne Texas
The Santa Fe fire department was organized Sunday with forty six members from all shops. Joe Mater elected chief. J W Hickey from Ardmore becomes foreman, replacing Russell Hulse. A report on December engine handling is planned, and new hammers and rotaries arrive next week. Several personnel changes and travel notes accompany the day.
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Cleburne Noten
Cleburne
Texas
Santa Fe Fire Department
Joe Mater
J. W. Hickey
Ardmore
Russell Hulse
Butler
Round House
Pendell
Pureau
Misa Harriet
Chicago
George King
Fd Gordon
Waxahachie
J. OW
Texas Midland Pocket Date Book Promises Handy Memoranda
A San Antonio editorial notes a new pocket date book for 1600 with ample space for notes stamps and cash accounts. Denison Texas reports an express company personnel shakeup with FH W McCune moving to express service Captain Younger replacing him, J W Jones reassigned to Fort Worth, A Gillian taking his position, and G C Gates resigning after long service.
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Denison
Texas
American Manrees Company
FH. W. McCune
Younger
St. Louie
McCune
J. W. Jones
Fort Worth
A. Gillian
Jones
G. CO. Gates
Mrassngir
Baa
Railroad Agents and Visitors Report in City Notes
Notes list several railroad officials and agents visiting or traveling through the city including Badie and Beard of the Denver road, W B Turner Vandalia, Bryan Snyder Frisco, RR B Courtney Katy, Jett Imst ulbe, W G Van Vieck Southern Pacific, W A Tuley Frisco, S K Bullard Katy, Joe B Morrow Katy, W A Rhinehart Sunset, and a Missouri prospecting party to Texas. Also mentions reduced rates for Texas cattle stock show in San Antonio January 22 to 24 and Sunset route Limited information pamphlet by H M Mayo with details on routes and badges.
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Badie & Beard
Denver Road
Lawlor
W. B. Turner
Vandalia
Bryan Snyder
Frisco
Galveston
Houston
B Courtney
Katy
Dallas
Jett Imst Ulbe
W. G. van Vieck
Southern Pacific Company
el Paso
K. Bullard
al Gedalia
Havana
Tenth Cavalry
Texas
Houston East
Weath Texas
Missouri
Texas Islve Stock Association
San Antonio
H. M. Mayo
Ber Erie
Southern Cotton Commission Plans in New Orleans Address
The Cotton States association convened in New Orleans for its first annual meeting at Audubon Park. President Stevens urged diversification to aid farmers, warned against overplanting cotton, and called for rural independence, education, and cash farming to lift the South’s cotton industry.
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New Orleans
Stevens
Commissioners of Agriculture
Louisiana
Audubon Park
Georgia
O, B. Stevens
North Carolina
Slatterson
Alabama
F. Culver
Minelestppl
KR. M. Gehes
Leon Jastremenki
New Mexico
Charles A. Kotler
Texas
Jefferson Johnson
L. M. Wembell
Louisianna
Jastremak
J. F. Culver
Alabams
Culver
Sterena
Commissionera
Natura Bas Po
Dave
Bouth
Thin
Stevens Mamta
Maine
St. Charles Hotel
Assovia
Live Stock Grasing Privilege Explained in Territory
The grazing privilege in the Indian Territory draws debate among cattlemen of the Southwest. A threatened termination under law by January 1 unsettles stock owners and prompts discussion of policy changes.
Coffee Market Report and Prices in New Orleans and New York
The text notes New Orleans coffee market activity on January 11 with firm opening and price gains, and New York trends on January 10 showing unchanged opening with subsequent gains amid strong activity. It lists futures dates including February through October and mentions volume totaling 740 bags with various contract points and prices.
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New Orleans
Alnare Te Tair
New York
Clatober Paca
Hoverite i
Bipot
Otfoes
Sirone
Javelin
Ie PA
Jenmien
Rataerse
Bsg
Fatal Steam Boiler Accident in Antonio
Harris Scott, a gro named worker for the San Antonio Gans company, was suffocated by live steam after falling into a hole where a steam exhaust pipe empties during boiler repairs. The incident occurred tonight in Antonio, Texas.
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Antonio
Texas
Harris Scott
San Antonio Gans Company
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Houston Transfer CO
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Bureaus of Immigration
West Texas
Post's
Lerma
Orchard Man
Pereghe Offictals
Teaas Northery
Texoas “Midland Book
Texas Midland
W. A. Tuley
Session OF Agricultural Commissioners
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Penn Point
Vandeventer
Interior Department
Department Ix
Indian Territory
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Butchers
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Ivegton Tesas
A. P. Ner An Live Minck Company
Cride
Waco
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City Ticket Office
Main Street
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Cole
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Eagle Condensed
Borden's Condensed Milk Co
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Healiaing
BAY Shore Line
G. H. and N. Ry. Co
Mont Cavaliens
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