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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
7
A dense list details arrival and departure times for multiple rail lines. Entries cover Grand Central Depot and various routes, noting morning, afternoon, and late trains, with special Sunday services and occasional express runs. The document lists train numbers, destinations, and operating notes across several companies.
A garbled record describes Texas Governor Jowah D. Savers and Governor Miguel Abumadn urging the U.S. president to approve an international dam project on the Rio Grande. The excerpt references the Mio Grande near Tejas and a plan affecting cross border water use and flood control.
Intercity freight factions debate the impact of a proposed reduction in class rates by the railroad commission. Houston Wiles and others warn of reduced state revenues, while some expect broader rate cuts could extend lower prices to Texas markets and shift traffic patterns.
County Judge Kyser called a special session of the commissioners court in Leckhart to discuss crime in Lytton Springs and nearby areas. The meeting will consider enhanced measures including arrests and potential purchase of land or properties related to security actions. Local officials promise focus on public safety and prevention.
W. C. Williamson of Amherst Virginia says he suffered for more than a year with back pain and tried several remedies before Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave him lasting relief. He reports other medicines failed to help.
Texas notice promotes Hall's Great Discovery to cure kidney and bladder trouble and related ailments. It claims effectiveness for gravel diabetes and urinary issues with a money back guarantee if not sold through druggists, prompting readers to send a marketing order.
Detailed outline describes the consolidation of major railroad properties under the Northern Securities and related entities. It notes the selection of five directors from five alliance partners and the control of key routes by dominant trusts. The article discusses potential public response and the impact on competition and national policy.
Local notes report Frisco groups contesting the fallows of commission findings. The fringe alliance seeks to maintain separate bodies for Frien and Fort Worth to preserve control of tax revenues and filing deadlines. Attorney Blair D. McDonald of Varig outlines positions amid Dallas and Texas regulatory discourse.
A Santa Fe backed initiative challenges the anti pass accord within the trunk line association. Western roads including Pennsylvania and Lake Erie lines will issue passes along routes from Chicago to Los Angeles and Chicago to New York, insisting no change to existing pass arrangements.
A Southwestern Freight tacit committee meets Tuesday at the Fullerton building St Louis to review the monthly docket submitted by Chairman Cole. Rejections from several lines include Chicago Rock Island and Pacific J M Allen assistant general freight agent Hatoage and Rock Island Texas J C Meade general freight agent Morgan Louisiana and Torns railroad W I Masters Loliing and Fort Worth and Gulf Grande I Blomer Bengal Fy ie went Gulf Colormile and Shata Fe dodbusen HtAne general freight agent Kansas City Southern W C Tretinia assistant general freight agent Malt in Fife Sibson at General Freight Agent Romney Apehataee deanna Iced Agent Lane and Missouri Kavens and panina femtant General Freight Agent be
Auditor Askew from Galveston has examined books of a Colorado railway and a related firm. He recently left Austin after a preliminary inquiry with no public result. Local reports note his presence in the city several days ago while probing financial matters.
Mr Claridge tours the International and Great Northern line discussing Texas development. He cites Mounton expansion, trucking growth, and a land boom with parcels up to 10000 acres marketed at favorable prices to attract settlers and investors.
Widespread industrial paralysis hits the Milsburg District as mills like Homestead and Maquestie suspend operations. A $3,000,000 value of refined product sits in yards awaiting removal. Lack of motive power and freezing weather cripple engines and coke deliveries, with Alabama and Virginia plants shutting down ovens and furnaces.
Michigan Central reduces main line fares from 3 to 2 cents per mile under state law. Likely follow by repeal of special charter limitations and a December 1 implementation. Stopovers are to be abolished with the new rate changes.
An advertised testimonial proves Stuart's Calore Tablets cure catarrh throat and stomach discomfort. A Wheeling West Virginia mother reports her two children and she recovered from catarrh and related symptoms after using the product. The notice urges readers to request a free guide and lists 50 cent packages sold by druggists through the Stuart Company in Marshall Michigan.
Dallas officials pursuing a writ of error to the Texas Supreme Court in the City of Dallas vs Dallas Consolidated Street Railway case may affect how municipalities tax corporations. If granted, the ruling could overturn prior decisions and revive attempts to tax franchises, impacting revenue from utilities and transport in Dallas and beyond.
Mr Miller of the Central occupies new quarters on the north side of the general office building of the Contes. He features a well equipped office setup and a modern suite designed for efficient work.
Vice President Markhaw of the Townston and Tixas Central inspected the local yards pid shop, found everything in good ship shape, and expressed great satisfaction with the condition and operations observed.
The national convention of railroad commissioners will be held in Charleston in February. Pittsburg and Lake Erie lines will form through trains from Youngstown Ohio to McKeesport Pa. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul reduces passenger rates in South Dakota east of Missouri from 4 to 8 cents per mile. Southern Car and Forging works at Birmingham Alabama received order from Cincinnati Southern for 1800 box coal and flat cars. Mexican government will require all railroad employees in Mexico to speak Spanish.
A severe windstorm struck the El Paso carnival causing chaos at the midway. Tents were toppled and rides damaged while vendors and crowds sought shelter as authorities suspended activities. Governor and Mrs Savers were seen at the depot before leaving on the Austin train.
Diverse group of railroad and transport figures including George W Fuget of Lonlerville and Nanberlie, J A Lovell of International and Great Northern, H O Mage chief of Southern Pacific literary bureau, and H A Jno central manager send reports from St Louis with several agents still in town.
Wharton January 15. The sheriff's department reports two horses missing from Mackay Venas since January 12. An iron gray mare about fourteen hands branded T O on left thigh with a collar mark on the shoulder. A black mare about thirteen or fourteen hands with right ear tehed, sore left leg, and wire damage on the left thigh. Rewards offered for return.
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