Houston and Galveston Train Schedule at Grand Central Depot
Historic timetable lists arrivals and departures for Houston and Galveston routes, including through cars to Dallas via Houston, via Central, H. & A. My, and connections to St. Louis Chicago and Kansas City. Notes indicate multiple depots and transfer points at Congress Avenue and Fifth Ward with express and mail trains and arrival windows across the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beige
Bey Scons
Costes Mo
Es Onty
Dallas Ison
F Houston
Central
Grand Central Depot
Shreveport, Kansas City
Cincinnatl
Congress Avenue
St. Louis
Chicago
Missouri
Kansas and
Jeanes
Fifth Ward
National
Great Northern
Columbia Tap
iNternational
Kansas
Galveston
Houston
Henderson
Kansas City
Market notes from Texas mills and commodities
A Texas market brief reports on corn and cotton meal prices at Maton mills, crude oil ownership, and butter and egg receipts. It notes firm tin demand, lead and iron warrents, and varying sugar, open kettle, and granulated white and yellow specs. A shipment update records twenty eight hogs moved from a Texas route since October with most sent to Hill County.
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York
Lake Corner
Toxea
Hill County
Heavy Rains Halt Central Texas Trains Amid Flood Fears
In Branos valley heavy rainfall prompted Captain J M Lee to order trains tied up on the Houston and Texas Central division from Calvert to Bryan as flood fears rise. A Ferris wreck injured the crew but line crews report only minor injuries and work to clear the line continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branos
Texas
Houston
Texas Central
Denion
Calvert
J. M. Lee
Brazos Valley
Lee
Bryan
Hearne
Ferris
Eliis
Ellis
Jaff W. Miller
Quinlin
Datlan
Miller
Dallas
Waxahachie
Katy
Central
Garrett
Rail rate war ends with restored Texas routes
Texas roads and carriers including Cotton Belt Katy Frisco Iron Mountain and Texas and Pacific reached a pact to revert to standard passenger rates after January 15. Memph is and St Louis saw cuts from 16.20 to 10.25 and 21.20 to 16.60 while mileage books and short line options influenced pricing. Chalm Pratt of the Southern Passenger League pressed for agreement with all lines. a Hot Springs meeting of Texas rail reps was set for January 18.
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Texas
St. Louis
Memphis
Wallas
Paris
St. Louise
Memphia
Chalama Pratt
Southwerern
Lurssu
Cotton Belt
Katy
Frisco
Iron Mountain
Hot Springs
Galveston Railroad Round Signal Sighted in Commission Circular
A Galveston report discusses a Texas railway commission circular that hints the Galveston and Western railroad known as Little Susie may be moved to action. The document suggests Southern Pacific could be involved but names no other roads. The piece notes the Suste line has long been in benign neglect and hints at upcoming hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Galveston
Texas
Galveston and Western Railroad
Southern Pacific
Texas Railway Commission
Suste
Merling to Discuss Issuing Bane 5i07 Bendes
Merling will discuss issuing Bane 5 i o7 bende authorized by the commission.
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Merling
Katy Sta tistics reveal cotton shipments across Texas and Indian Territory
The Missouri Kansas and Texas railway reports totals for Texas and Indian Territory cotton shipments. Ninety one stations in Texas and about two hundred stations in the Territory contributed figures, with 887 Dales at about 2.7 percent. Shipments include transfers from other lines at key points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freefght Department of the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
Texas
Indian Territory
Dales
Katy
Pittsburg and Gulf railroad reorganization committee visits Port Arthur
January 11 report notes the Pittsburgh and Gulf railroad reorganization committee members arriving by special train in Port Arthur. The group, led by chairman William F Harrity, toured the railway terminal, canal, and Channel and Dock Company properties with executives and legal staff from Philadelphia, New York, Amsterdam, and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peegee
Port Arthur
Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad
City
Channel and Dock Company
Willam F
Harrity
R. L. Shipley
W. Perth
Philadelphia
Augie, Heclacher
New York
Notice of Hearing on Galveston and Western railway tariffs
The Texas railroad commission in Austin will hear on February 1 1900 whether freight on tracks linking the Galveston and Western railroad to Galveston should bear standard tariffs or include switching charges. It will also consider if Galveston companies may add charges for switching cars and how trackage distance is measured. Greenville Texas January 11 Judge W H Brooker reports bond takers and possible construction for the Sabine Parc and Northwestern railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Railroad Commission of Texas
Galveston and Western Railway
Galveston
Galveston and
Wettero
Galveston Sod Western Railway
Greenville
W. H. Brooker
Fort Worth
Sabine Parc and Northwestern Railroad
Katy Extension Hopes Spark Smithville Jubilation
Smithville Texas residents cheer the likely extension of the Katy line to San Antonio. T J Hardeman becomes civil engineer under Chief Engineer Frait. Superintendent T B McDowell travels on business. E J Pitts takes a repatcher post replacing D J Hagerty and returns to Brunswick Missouri.
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Smithville
Texas
Katy
San Antonio
T. J Hardeman
Frait
T. 8
McDowell
St Lewin
E. J. Pitts
D. J. Hagerty
Brunswick
Morrow and Courtney Arrive to Lead Dallas Rail Service
Dallas on January 11 welcomed J B Morrow traveling passenger agent for the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway now based in Dallas after transferring headquarters from Galveston. Courtney the new city passenger and ticket agent also arrived and will begin duties tomorrow. Courtney formerly served as city messenger and ticket agent for the railroad at Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
J. B. Morrow
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
Galveston
Dalles
Courtney
Norrow
Courtnes
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Houston
Railroads Plan to Abolish Commissions
Representatives of Eastern and Southern railroads agreed to unite to draft reforms on fare tickets. A mass meeting of general passenger agents from the East South and Southwest was set for February to abolish commissions. The Southwestern Mileage Bureau will meet in St. Louis January 18 to finalize rules for interchangeable miles on tickets and address related business.
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Onlcago
East
Southfont
Southwest
Mileage Bureau
Southwestern
St. Louis
Railroad pays tax on earnings in 1890 quarter
Austin reports the Texas Babine Valley and Northwestern railroad paid the comptroller 55.57 dollars tax on 2056.90 dollars gross earnings for the quarter ending December 31, 1890.
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Austin
Texas
Texas, Babine Valley and Northwestern Railroad
Comptroller
City Railway Guests Reported In from Out-of-Town Visitors
Notes list several railroad men in the city yesterday including Jud Frye of the Baltimore and Ohio Charles Waterman of the Iron Mountain I. B. Telfair conductor of the north end of the Houston and Texas Central Eddie Sells of the American Refrigerator Transit company and T. Fay manager's assistant of the Atlantic system of the Bouthera Pactic all described as in the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Frye
Baltimore and Ohio
Charles Waterman
Iron Mountain
Telfair
Houston
Texas Central
Char
Eddie Sells
American Refrigerator Transit Company
T. Fay
Atlantic
Bouthera Pactic
Waa
City visitors mix with railroad men and clerks
In the city yesterday visiting officials and agents from Houston East and West Texas, Denver road, Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, and Motton Belt were noted. Notable locals included Coronel Andrew Faulkiger now a farmer in Ellis County, and a representative from Dallas. A commercial agent received pocket memorandum books and a city calendar was left with tickets.
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van Vieck
A.W. Miller
Houston
Fédian
Denver
Bone
Motton
United States
John P. Rogerman
Dallas
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Yaaterday
Heo
Roger
Fast Express
Democratic executive committee to set primary date
Dr. J. R. Massie chairman calls a Saturday 8 PM meeting at the city council chamber to fix the date for Democratic primaries ahead of the city election. The first post election gathering will consider ward representatives from six wards including Chalmers Erickson Kennedy Larendon Long Coyle Reichardt Rothwell Riesner Perrira H.
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J. R. Massie
Haw
Committee For Tomorrow
Fime
Peter Chalmers
Alex Erickson
John Kennedy
George Larendon
W. T. Long
W. Hi. Coyle
F. A. Reichardt
W. T. Or
J. B. Masete
J. H. Rothwell
B. A. Riesner
J. F Pereira
Single Taxers And Socialists Debate Postponed
A debate between H Kimpton and James Charlton on single tax was halted by Kimpton’s severe cold at Lyceum hall under Houston Philosophical Society. The discussion will resume next Thursday with the socialist side to be heard. a large crowd attended.
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Tocallet
James Charlton
Lyceum Hall
Houston Philonophical Society
Charlton
Kimpton
Occasion Marked By Daughters Of The Confederacy
The RR E Lee chapter meets at Christchurch Parish house to finalize an entertaining program for R B Lees birthday on January 19. Mrs Christian chairs the chapter history and the Capitol hotel parlors will host the celebration with details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Confederacy
RR. E. Lee
Wm. Christian
Christchurch
R. B. Lee
Capitol Hotel
Texans Seek Fortunes in South Africa War Route
Three San Angelo residents Felix and George Bent along with Miason will head toward Capetown via Houston and New Orleans to join the Boer War theater in South Africa. They sail from New Orleans the following morning to begin their voyage to Capetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moeeers
Bef
Warrle
Miason Felix
George Bent
San Angelo
South Africa
Wouston
New Orleans
Capetown
Houston Business League Elects Ten Directors
Polls closed yesterday in Houston for ten directors of the Houston Business League. The winning slate includes M. Johnson, Z. FL Garrett, H. H. Tulckson, G. A Taft, F. Reichardt, A. Levy, F. A. Heltmann, Grinewald, Jules Hirech, and Moser. Directors to join president and vice presidents. Largest poll in league history.
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Polla
Houston Bueness League
FR. M. Johneon
D. & Penfield
Z. FL Garrett
H. H. Tulckson
G. A Taft
F. A. Reichardt
A.M. Levy
F. A. Heltmann
Grinewald
Jules Hirech
Messrs
H. F. MacGregor
W. P. Slosson
Fec. Crawford
T Tgether
Mosare
HW. PF. MacGregor
Ed Kiam
HH. Henke
Richardson Pars
Leagija
Rectorp
Junior reception and baseball playoff schedule announced
Children aged from 1 to 14 are invited to meet Mr Bartlett in the gym tomorrow at 7 pm for a junior reception. The association’s next reception is set for the rooms on the evening of the 2nd instant with a One programme. Indoor baseball teams will play a series of games for the championship starting tomorrow night. visitors are welcome.
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Bartlett
Gymadium
Death of Mrs. A. C. Hondien in Galveston
Mrs. A C Hondien died yesterday morning at St Marys hospital Galveston after a long illness. She was the sister of Mr W Crane of this city and Mr and Mrs Crane were with her at death. Funeral held in Galveston yesterday afternoon from the family residence at 2 o clock.
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Merc
A. C. Hondien
A. C. Bondien
St. Mary's Hospital
Galveston
Deceasnd
W. ©. Crane
Unclear OCR: Police Station Arrests Slow to Rise
Fragmentary report notes low arrests early in the year at a police station with a gradual increase expected over weeks. Details are obscured by poor OCR and incomplete sentences.
Meeting of Protection Council No 17 Highlights
Last night Protection Council No 17 of the Order of Chosen Friends held a gathering with C Crawford Th FR Parker Gue Wittenberg and others. Deputy Supervisor C C Beavers installed four officers and outlined plans to grow membership.
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Protection Council No. 17
Order of Chosen Friends
Mesars
C. Crawford
Parker
Gue Wittenberg
C. C. Beavers
Lords Cycle Club to Elect Officers at Chenevert Meeting
The Lords Cycle club holds its third annual officer election tonight at its Chenevert street headquarters in the Langecope building. President Louis Hirech hifx Joe returns from an extended state tour and will attend. Other important business will come before the group.
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Lords Club
Lords Cycle Club
Chenevert Street
Langecope
Louis Hirech
Hifx Joe
Rangers Reinforce Orange Post After Palestine Lynch Case
Ranger Dabney White leads Tanger squad through the city with Rangers Blanton Williams and Bate. They have been in Palestine for lynch trial duties and are ordered to Orange to reinforce the force there. Captain W J McDonald has already departed Palestine for Orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Rangers
Dabney White
Tanger
Blanton
Willams and Bate
Palestine
Orange
Rangers
W. J. McDonald
Brockway Family Demonstrates Apparent Telepathy at Turner Ball
A Brockway family act at a Turner ball showcased sealed envelopes questions and numbers called on watches by audience members. The performance, whether spiritualist or not, was cleverly executed and drew interest from attendees.
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Brockway
Preaching at McKee Street Methodist Mplacopal Church Today
A service with Rev. James H H Collard of Hotel Texas will preach at 7 30 p m at McKee Street Methodist Mplacopal church. The meeting will continue for ten days and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee Street
Mplacopal Church
Hotel Texae
James HH. Collard
Interior remodeling at Hutchian House underway
Work has started on remodeling and refurnishing the Hutchian House interior. Several carpenters and mechanics are busy with repairs and expect about two months to complete the project.
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Hutchian Hove
Moody Ends Work Of Dwight Moody To Be Carried On
Secret meeting of Moody entities discusses continuing Dwight Moody’s work through a memorial endowment. An appeal to raise 4 million dollars to fund the institution’s expenses is planned. William Moody and Ira J. Bankey attended. W. A. Moody’s role remains undetermined.
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New York
Dwight J. Moody
Mount Hornen
Northfield
William BR. Moody
Evangeliat
Ira J. Bankey
Mrookin
Mr. Moody
W. A. Moody
Adairs
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