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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1902
Page
3
A garbled timetable lists Central Depot arrivals and departures with lines for Grand Central Depot and other stations. It references various trains, times, and connections including Galveston trains, Fifth Ward Depot, and Sunday specials, albeit with many OCR errors.
In Freigh t train crash near eraburg West Virginia two engines collied head on. Fireman was killed and brakemen injured. Several workers reported. Engineer slept at the moment of impact. One wrecked engine demolished. Names of victims and locations listed in the report.
The Illinois Central Railroad will equip the entire line with telephone wires to aid employers and orders, improve safety for train crews, and reduce car information delays. Projected cost around 340,000 with dual centers at Chicago and other hubs including New Orleans and St Louis, linking principal stations and expanding telephonic operations nationwide.
The Frisco railroad outlines a March 9 elective plan to electrify passenger service from St Louis to Fort Worth with extensions toward Birmingham, Brownwood, and Okahoma, including an order for 40 large locomotives and 19M stock cars. The project would use electric lighting for passenger cars, with new tieups to Consolidated asie linn voupaNy for cars and lights.
The convention of The United Brotherhood of Bellwar Linployon adjourned after voting officers and an insurance plan. Trainmaster George Betes of Topeberg was named president with F M Massey of Fort Worth as conductor. New division vice presidents include Frank We Cite of Pennsylvania Ohio, Frank Mosse of Texas, L Barnes of Oklahoma, Arkansas and Indian Territory, and Charles Donnelly of Indiana. The next session will be in Chicago.
Report outlines competing railroad interests as Houston, Santa Fe, and Katy lines seek to secure an improved depot location in Lampasas. Santa Fe negotiates access to town to preempt rivals, citing economic and logistical advantages tied to a near square-block depot site and better ties to the city.
A questionable OCR note describes a soiot conference of Hin bonthesstern with Southwestern Joes freight traffic officers held by St Louis Friday at the office of Chairman Cale of the Southwestern tariff committee. The meeting aimed to reach better understanding of tragic relations between Texas and the Southeastern lines with several named rail companies listed in attendees.
G and K C Appointments in Galveston Texas note Mr Hershey of Creivage has been named general freight and passenger agent for the Beaumont and Kansas City Railway. He travels today discussing route and equipment needs, with ongoing movement noted.
A fragmented report notes San Fe entering a trade initiative to supply 3D products. Initial orders are 500 units with more to follow as demand increases and shipments proceed to the territory.
Cleveland merchants face opposition from railroad traffic men over the Central Passenger Association rule allowing large discounts on 100 ticket groups. Traders have promoted these passes to attract customers, while rail executives argue the practice harms railroad business and seek measures to stop it.
The General Passenger's association announces strict enforcement of rules for transporting deceased individuals. Bodies must conform to health regulations and be checked in baggage cars, with a attendant in charge. A ticket is required for the bearer and a full first class ticket for the corpse, with no half fare allowed.
President Stuyvergit Fish of the Timole Central arrives in Memphis with a party from Chicago. The group includes Walter, Mr fuel, and Private Secretary PO Boers. They plan to depart for Nin Opentw tomorrow morning, with a grand excursion en route to California via St Louis, Chicago, and New Orleans.
Orange Texas reports cars loaded with lumber seized during a nighttime search in Lone String. Officials investigated rail lines including Santa Fe and Great Northern, with twenty cars noted in the portation area and authorities appealing for information about the incident.
Weatherford Texas January 18 rumors say the proposed extension of the Weatherford Mineral Wellin and Narvihewesterd railroad to Grillem has been abandoned. Officials refuse to comment. Mr Fouts the president is in New York in consultation with the owners of the road.
Report fragments indicate weekly results and regional gains. Mentions Missouri Kansas and Texas with November or monthly figures and a noted growth in earnings, but the text is garbled.
A medical review warns wood alcohol in eyewash and injections can cause rapid, total blindness. Cases show dilated fixed pupils, normal optic nerve on exam, and potential death from severe toxicity. Proponents urge warning labels and stricter control of wood alcohol in consumer products.
In Frankfort Kentucky the defense for Jim Howard hints at a forthcoming revelation on the Goebel murder. Attorneys expect the witnesses tonight to unfold the Congo plot details and portray Howard as not involved in the crime.
An archaic ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething in babies, with claims of soothing pain and aiding teeth. The text reflects early commerce language and medical misperceptions about infant care.
A damaged OCR fragment from Austin. January 1 mentions Brackenblae hall and a person named Walthig beli confined to bred withy Chie Wbneeige. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing context.
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