Houston Rail Timetable and Grand Central Depot Arrivals
Train schedule for Houston routes lists connecting lines from Grand Central Depot with arrival and departure times for Galveston, Shreveport, St Louis, and Chicago trains. Notes indicate depot locations in Congress Avenue and Fifth Ward, with special timing adjustments for through cars and transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BPA
Grand Depot
Missouri, Kansas and
Texan
Fifth Ward
Great Northern
Columbia
International
Greatorthern
Congress Avenue
Missouri, Kansas
Feiss
Galveston, Houston and
Henderson
Peta
Arrivals at Hotel Lawlos and Nearby Notables
A list of arriving individuals including W Robertson from Victoria, Gustice from ca, Fran George from Varzaillas Ky, Jo Richolasville Ky, R J Lewis Ky, P L Herbert from Bemmont nywkinn, G B Christie from iH, Seddon from New York, Miss M from Navasoto, Mrs O Pearson from Bal, Kate Beckwith from Galveston, C P Colemburr from J pb, Goo Hil from Tear, Waco, W T midrifgs Baxte, Hume, Naeneits Tons, 2 wile from Galveston, John Nea Wile New York, Wai Behring, Lotter Chicago, J R Keg Tes, Harry Plour Chicago, W J mm St Louis.
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Hotal Lawlos
W. Robertson
Victoria
Gustice
Fran George
Varzaillas
Jo. Richolasville
R. J. Lewis
Lb. Herbert
Bemmont
Niwkinn
New York
Kate Beckwith
Galveston
C. P. Colemburr
Hil
Tear
W.ren
Waco
W. T. Midrifgs
Harry Plour
Chicago
W. J. mm. St. Louie
New Business Building to Rise on Street by A Rlesner
A Rlesner states a brick business building will be erected on Street with contract for completion around May 1 and size 50x100 feet. It will be used by T H Thompson and Mrs L Lille. Lillie, widow of William Lefied, died at residence Halley and Arnold streets aged 43. Interment at SPORE cemetery tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rlesner
T. H. Thormpson
Mosse L. Lille
L. Lillie
William Lefied
Leased Right of Way Dispute Sets Railway Limits
In a Dallas meeting of Texas commission and Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway leaders the judge, J Storey, issues a ruling that railroads may not lease their right of way or depot grounds to private dealers. The decision holds the right of way is public property and restricts the railway to transport and related uses only. The ruling orders the practice discontinued and emphasizes equal access for dealers at Valley Mills and similar locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Mrr
L. J. Polk
Gayvestes
Auluo
Euciidn
Lorimer
Uedier
Gruelo
Ammuulg
Ufe
Tag
Cald
Xcel Suiubas
Gulf, Colorado and Fanta Fe Railway Company
Calcasien Lumber Co
Herris
Rep
Reliwey
Tesas
Msr
Vhia Tile
Oller
Lta
Ralirokd Corporation
Crested
Purlio
Tal Way Company
Vailey Milla
McNeill
Acre
la J. Storey
Oats Rate Sparks Debate Over State and Interstate Power
Houston grain trade reacts to a commission order mandating an eight cent rate on oats to all ports. Shippers fear a boycott of roads not subject to the rate, while proponents argue the commission lacks authority to fix interstate rates. Industry figures warn low rates could erase profits given fixed operating costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Katy
Santa Fe
Sherman
Shreveport
Southern
Fort Worth
Rio Grande
Cares Shearn
Texas
Houston
Railroad Commission Orders in Texas January 19
The Texas Railroad Commission approves joint application number 627 by Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas for Western Classification No 8 for freight and requires minimum weights per Classification No 20. The order notes existing exceptions to Western classification and that certain rates remain under previous rulings. A public notice invites interested parties to a February 1 meeting in Austin to review and revise brick rates from Laredo to points on the International and Great Northern lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Railroad Commission
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas
Railroad Commission of Texas
Laredo
International
Great Northern
Rate Approval Adopts $3 Per Car Wood Transport Beaumont to Galveston
The commission will hear views on the matter before the hearing date. Proceedings will continue daily until disposition. In approval of Gulf and Interstate Railway Company of Texas application number 16 authority is granted for a $3.00 per car rate for wood grade transport from Beaumont to Galveston covering delivery to the Galveston Wharfer track only, effective January 2, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf and Interstate Railway Company of Texas
Béaumont
Galveston
Bluff on Katy rate hike plan sparks Texas railroad intrigue
A Tulsa to Texas report notes that the Katy railroad bluffing to raise Western classification rates aimed to pressure Texas approval. President Rouge of the Katy considered postponing the San Antonio extension while the governor sought to offset constraints with altered construction costs. The San Antonio route and the Shreveport extension faced delays, with questions about state action and the charter’s fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Avatin
Texas
Allen
Lear
John
Rouge
San Antonio
Dallae
Kaly
Aluniasoil
Rowse
Shreveport
Sherman Shreveport
Southern
Kate
Peither
Dallas and New Mexico Railway Directors Held Meeting
Dallas stockholders met to review the new charter replacing the Dallas and Pacific. A directors meeting is planned for next week to appoint officers and complete actions. The proposed line would run about sixty eight miles from Dallas to Booneville in the southwest region, with promoters moving to advance the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
New Mexico
Texeo
Dalias and New Mexico Railway Company
Pucctic
Out
Booneville
Wleecourt
Local railroad officials visit Galveston amid travel notes
Galveston figures prominently with railroad agents from Wabash, Cincinnati and Chicago and Alton visiting the city for business and excursion planning. Other mentions include Houston West Texas and Katy line agents and a Santa Fe supervised test trip from Fort Worth, with Paris Texas seeking freight rate adjustments and parity with Texarkana.
Rail fares set for Galveston Odd Fellows meeting travel
Texas railways authorize round trips for attendees to Galveston February 6 to 8. Rates vary by distance from Galveston with 4 cents per mile up to 75 miles, a flat 3.00 to 106 miles, and one fare up to 6.00 beyond 100 miles. Return limit February 1. No child discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellowa
Galveston
Texas
Eliiidran
End of the Route War Sets New Rates for Major Points
The Texas and multiple railroad offices announce that effective January 31 temporary reduced rates to St. Louis and points including Gt. Louis Hannibal Kansas City Memphis will be cancelled. A new rate sheet is being prepared at Hot Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Heaven
Gt. Lou's
Hannibal
Kansas City
Memphis
Hot Springs
St. Louis
No More Commlanionas Abolition Talks Spark Rail Accord
Chicago January 19 The Post notes railroads press for ticket commission abolition and a committee reports on the agreement. Authorities say consent not reported at the meeting raises questions about the pact's effectiveness and security for all parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas Law Duplicated Frankfort Senate Report
Texas law duplication noted as Sandlor Carter testified in Frankfort on a Senate action. The report cites procedural issues during the session and references potential duplication of legislative measures affecting state policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Frankfort
Sandlor Carter
Senate
Watering Stock Legislation Aimed at Railroads
A bill to curb watering stock by railroad companies was recommended by William J. Bevan in this city yesterday. The measure closely mirrors a Texas law on the same issue and seeks to prevent misleading stock practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bevan
Latimore Resigns as Texas Railroad Agent
Charles Latimore, long a Texas and Western railroad agent in Fort Worth, resigns and becomes Texas manager for Clay Robinson Co, a Chicago commission house, effective January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larimore
Fort Worth
Texas
Charles Latimore
Texas and Waciic Railroad
Clay, Robinson & Co
Chicago
New Velasco Terminal Schedule Linked to International Route
Under a new Velasco Terminal timetable trains will depart Velasco at 0740 a m and arrive at 2 80 p m, connecting with the Columbia branch trains on the International route effective next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velasco Terminal
Columbia
Velasco
Auditors and freight men visit city in busy notes
Auditor Huey of Cane Belt visited the city yesterday. W G Palmer traveling freight den t of Katy returned last night from Beanmont. G Fry of Dallas of the Baltimore and Ohio Southern was in the city a guest of Lawlor. H A Jones general freight clerk of Central spent yesterday to Fort Worth and will be in Dallas today. W T Eldredge general manager Cane Belt was in the city yesterday from Eagle Lake. J G Meyerhofer commercial agent of Banget and Central routes at Waco was in the city yesterday on a business trip. Charles R Bone, chief clerk in Local Agent Goodhue's office at Bosimont, has been appointed postmaster.
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Rank Huey
Cane Belt
W. G. Palmer
Dent
Katy
Beanmont
G. Fry
Dallas
Baltimore and Ohio South
Lawlor
H. A. Jones
Central
Wort Worth
Dalley
W.T. Eldredge
Eagle Lake
J. G. Meyerhofer
Waco Nie
Charles R. Bone
Goodhue
Parisia
Bosimont
Oly
Left-Handed Club Back From Wallisville Visit
The Left-Handed club returned to Houston after a visit to Wallisville near the Trinity River mouth. A brass ensemble accompanied the group to Morgans Point and the party, including Uncle Daniel and local Wallisville leaders, hosted a warm reception at the county seat in Chambers County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhele
Doele
Wallisville
Morgans Polol
Houston
Richinodd
Wal- Meville
Trinity River
Ancn
Dep LeGary
Wallisvills
Wallisville Age
Houston Wolemian Club
Daniel
Wallimvilie
Chambers County
Daniellis
Unie
Cor. Z. W. Bhorer
Walllaville
Morgane Point
J. G. Mitehall
Vernon Ulamon
Gun War- Wick
Will Coyle, Jr
Kersten
Ted D. D. Bryan
Murder charge filed after fatal shooting in city
Fred Lockwood, who had been jailed on an assault charge, was released on a 2006 bond and quickly charged with murder after Perry Scott, a colored man shot by Lockwood at his 28 room near Grand Central depot, died at St Joseph infirmary. Lockwood says he acted in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lockwood
Aharge
Perry Scott
Lockwood
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Quinn
Thompson
Grand Central Depot
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Qailroad
R. R
Powston
New Crienas
Mine Vere Raes
Ross and
Gare
Central Depot
Paliterye
Lenett
Fan ‘Antonio
Arive
N.Y
M. A
Deave
Anna Pe Cottprase Avenue
Tf. E
W. T
Kanaas City
Cincinnati
la Porte
M. Ka. RT MK
T. Depot
Pen
Miecseccs
Vey
Artis
Spm Nive
G.s
Paw
Arriva
Vernaco Traina
Lee
Arve
ARR
Congress
Sagam
Grand Antral Depot
HOTEL
Bristol
Kyory
Stlag Modern
Malin, Mer
Capitol
Fister Houston, Texas
ITTEL
Apecia
Waguas Tur
Ecace
Vigonne
Guilvery
Pri Mle Realdwoces
Hous
Stlentlon, Phooe Gf
Houston Transfer CO
Belenap
Liberty Rane
L. A
Belena
B. F. Hessmiller
Dickey's Mountain
Aiessie
W. FF. Coenner
Southwestern Pacavnner
Wabash
W. H. Whitclewey
Southwestern
Cincinnati and Ohio
W. H. Abel
Chicago and Alton
Dallay
Paris
Parle
Joousrr
Paris Commercial
Southwestern Freight Bureau
New Orleans
Texarkana
Gli
Paria
Pari
Texarkang
Tates
The
Velsco
Horsford
Hoparosn
Wrepper
Charter Oak
J. S. Dunlay How. Co
Aca Travis Street
St Oelock
Lewis & Rosenberg
Son Main St
Denver
R. KK
Droupt
ML Moording
Morse, Pt, Mt
Ageten and
West Texas
City Ticket Office
Main Street
Galves OK
VIA
TIS
G.H
H.R.R
Jeavon
Congrees Street
W. F. McClure
T. A. Plitine
Bruce R. Morton
Mala St
BAY Shore Line Ga
Rapid Tranals Company
Uy Siaprtelp Iegeg
Cubanola
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