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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1902
Page
8
Sunday and weekday train times listed for Grand Central Depot and related lines. Includes arrivals and departures for multiple routes such as A. P. Ry. and Galveston lines, with note of Sunday specials and express trains.
Passenger agents from the Southeastern and other associations converge in New Orleans on January 21 for the largest railroad gathering the city has seen. Leaders from lines east of the Mississippi, south of the Potomac and Ohio rivers attend to discuss suppression of scalping and other business ahead of the Louisiana legislature session.
E P Turner of the Texas and Pacific railway returned from Louisa after attending a Southwestern passenger bureau meeting. He said the group disapproved a National Confederate reunion in Dallas next April and rejected any reunion rates. The Dallas committee aims to protect railroads from scalpers and seeks satisfactory action before endorsing sectional plans.
Judge Reagan of the railroad commission in Austin Texas studies a proposed amendment to the Interstate Commerce Commission law. He opposes the first two sections arguing joint penalties for shipper and carrier would struggle in Congress. He doubts section two was railroad inspired and plans to review the rest, supporting good parts and noting bad ones.
A wrongful damage case stems from the Bowle explosion along the Fort Worth and Denver City line. The incident damaged buildings, caused injuries, and led to a broad legal appeal as plaintiffs seek damages up to 5000 dollars while defendants contest liability and causation.
The report notes a disputed pact between Pennsylvania and the Lake Shore groups regarding overland routes. Chicago observers say the central Passenger association faces renewed tensions and a public exchange of courtesies as talks continue.
Mr Grant, retiring master mechanic of the Western East and West Texas line, was presented with a gold watch in a testimonial by shop employees. The ceremony included managers and road officials, with Mr T O'Donnell delivering the remarks and noting the long service.
An old advertisement notes druggists sell Droggista at 25 cents and offer a mailed receipt of price. It also mentions free Doctor’s Book from Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co located on William and John Streets in New York.
The text reports on Mr AL 3S Hrant and others planning to retire from a company to accept positions at different firms. It notes Houston, Texas based connections, long service records, and mentions an expected departure date and future plans.
The St Louis meeting of Passenger Services leaders from Southern Parke, Ohio Central, and Browl region outlined fare regulation changes for homemeskers and routes. Discussions covered reduction in midweek fares, new telegraph arrangements, and plans for a special Chicago electorate team to travel to Louisville or Cincinnati around February 5.
Mr Markham, newly appointed vice president, and Superintendent L A Duden inspect the Denison yard and water works. Accompanied by H A Jones and J Kellogg they tour terminals and track, noting improvements and the condition of the central system.
The Texas railroad commission issued an order approving a joint application by the International and Great Northern, Missouri Kanes, Texas Railway, Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe, and Cane Belt railways. It amends tariff No. 04 to adjust lumber carload rates between Texas points effective May 21, 1900, with specific per 10 pounds charges and a two cent per 10 pounds increase for certain lumber shipments. The order, effective January 1, 1902, cancels circular No. 1000.
Contral officials returned to the city this afternoon in private cars after a visit led by President Muarkhem and Manager Miller with Houston and Central officials.
Officials reviewed the route to North Texic and found it difficult for the team. Math enjoyed the trip and the ring hit during the outing.
The New York News Treasury reports November railroad earnings with detailed comparisons to prior months. It notes gross earnings, operating revenue, and increases across major lines, including fare and freight components, with percent changes and totals in pounds.
The railroads in Antifo Texas and surrounding lines posted the latest passenger revenue figures for December. Including San Antonio and Gulfport routes, analysts note earnings at a combined 4397 on 500. other lines cited Galtreston Houston and Henderson figures ETA 1 on SUS 44.
The Kongston and Tixee Central Hallways amendment allows operation and extends from Barnet to Lempae, passing through Barnet and Lam pasos. The new route covers about twenty miles.
Mr J H His general manager of the Galveston Howson and Henderson was in the city yesterday Mr WW M Maso of the Southern Pacific visited Saturday for New Orleans on a just bere uip He will return tomorrow Mr M Keobbins returned yesterday from St Louis where we attended the meeting of The Passenger agents Colonel F Te Marae of the Southern Penitectera Cibage The Texas and New Orleans stockholders will mien Houston City Ticket Agent Dorris of the Houston Evet and West Texas is now installed in new quarters at 218 Main Street Chief Clerk Powell of Manager Goodrich s office has been sent to the houe for two days It is hoped that he will be able to report by temorrow Varere Chariton a well known traveling Passenger rcent of the Katy died at Cu cco ob Thursday as the result of an option for appetuileiets Mr J Ryan traveling passenger agent of the Southern Pacific headquarters Beaumont returned home last night after spending two or three days here on business General agent and Passenger Agent Hershey of the Gulf Beaumont and Kansas City Southern passed through yesterday en route to Beaumont Mr Hershey takes the position formerly held by Mr J J Coleman who resigned to go to Chicago
A man claims he was a coffee drinker for years and a physical wreck due to dependence. After switching to Postum he reports improved health, better sleep, and restored vitality, crediting the product as a key factor in his recovery.
In a bold historic claim Prof Thomas F Adkin promotes a Vita pathic treatment said to cure diverse illnesses without surgery. Reports note demonstrations and letters inviting sick readers to write for diagnosis and home regimens with a promise of complete cure at no charge.
January 11 report from Dallas states the Northern Texas Traction Company has sold a railway line dubbed the Electric Road to an unnamed buyer. Details remain unclear as to purchaser and exact route between Dallas and Sundlya per sources.
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