Alroad Schedule and Grand Central Depot Arrivals
Houston area rail timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple lines. Trains from Missouri, Kansas and Texas, Pacific lines, and Galveston routes serve Grand Central Depot with noted morning and evening times and Sunday specials.
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Alroad
Grand Central Depot
California
Dan Antonio
Grand Central
Galveston
la Porte
Fame
Missouri
Kansas & Texas
Firth Ward
Great Northern
Columbia
International
Houston East
Aekas
West Texas
Kanaes AD
Texas
Henderson
International Uiteat Nettiem
Duke and Duchess on California tour with English noble party
The Duke of Manchester and his American bride the former Miss Helen Zimmerman of Cincinnati travel via Sunset Limited toward California, joined by Lord Lamourt. The party, touring the United States, stops briefly in Houston. The duchess hails from Cincinnati and the duke’s family has strong American ties.
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Houston
England
Duke of Manchester
Helen Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Duchess of Manchester
Lord Lambart
California
Duke
Miahner
Hole
Svema
Duchess of
Manchester
Eugens Zimmerman
Oho
Hamilton
Dayson Pail Road
Mina Yenoga
Yxonga
Nutches
Miss
Miss Yerne
Lord Mandeville
Yuke
America
Helen Konerman
Canon Barker
Maryleborne Church
London
Misa Zimmerman
United States
Zimmerman
Marlborough
Gould
Lord Lamourt
Lambart
Chaming
Lambirt
Kio
Kimbalton
Rice Hotel in Houston Rebrands After Capitol Title Change
The Rice Hotel, formerly the Capitol, markets itself as the Heart of Houston under new management. The staff describe ongoing upgrades and a redefined guest experience while maintaining its central position in the city.
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Capitol
Heart of
Houston
Prine Oa
Pesttee
Tesperta Cordova
Eee Teas
Telhe
Tory Seenkent Mae
Superior Ue
Smallpox cases spread in county. quarantine in force
Reports from Texas dated January 19 and 20 note scattered smallpox cases outside Weath Bat, with a special county physician tasked to monitor, while towns state the outbreak is under control and measures are in place at the poor farm and quarantine areas.
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eMade
Texas
Anilly
Weath- Bat
Infant dies after fire destroys Mered home in Texas
Fire at the residence of Dr. W. H. Ingram in Mere Texas claims the life of his infant son. The child, scorched beyond recovery, died en route or shortly after. The mother reportedly perished in the incident. Authorities and local responders reported the fatal blaze and begun investigations.
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Texas
W. H. Ingram
Mere
Wes
Rates and decisions from Transcontinental Passenger association meet
At New Orleans the group outlined Epworth League San Francisco travel rates and routings. Chicago to San Francisco via Portland Puget Sound and Ogden lines set with $19.50 advance. Elworth Leaguers fares to San Francisco listed and tickets must be validated by a joint San Francisco agent. Debate on meeting dates and route changes unresolved.
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Transcontinental Passenger Association
New Orleans
Met
Epworth League
San Francisco
Portland
Puget Sound
Ogden Lines
Ogden
Los Angeles
Elworth Leaguers
Chicago
Memphis
St. Louis
Missouri River
Episcopal Church
Santa Fe
California
El Paso Rail Line Talks and Possible Extensions
El Paso editorials note the Pecos Valley railway likely not to occur soon while work on White Oaks to Paso advances. A Kansas City Mexico Orient line push in Texas signals rising railroad activity and potential new eastbound routes from El Paso.
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Keck Island
el Paso News
el Paso
Fort Worth
Texas
Kansas City
Mexico
Orient
Fort Worth Public Library Donor Sparked Construction Plans
Andrew Carnegie donated four thousand dollars toward a new Fort Worth public library to be built on city hall grounds. The project, announced with plans by Dallas architect, will feature brick architecture and a large reading hall, with a donor inscription and a formal board of directors guiding construction and a dedicated supervising architect. The building aims for occupancy within six months, marking a key cultural milestone for the city.
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Houston
Andrew Carnegie
Care Begie
Fort Worth
Hyde Gith
Dallis
Howard Menor
Halle
Andrew Carnigto
Otteorst M. A
Spoonts
Mra
Drew Prewitt
CL Evans
D. B. Keeler
Orient shipping rail race reshapes southern routes
A historical note argues that corporate wealth and road projects in the South are driven by competition with a rising Oriental trade rival. It highlights concessions and bonuses granted to attract capital, suggesting these incentives may secure large scale infrastructure development in the Orient.
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Ent
Orient
Medien
Orientine
Beaumont Excursion Train Proves Great Success
A special Southern Pacific train of thirteen coaches carried 2700 passengers from Houston to Beaumont and back. Crowds at Houston enjoyed the excursion despite delays, with 1100 tickets sold at Grand Central and strong turnout at intermediate stations.
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Houston
Southern Pacific
Beaumont
Galveston
Coviook
Grand Central Station
Port Arthur Houston and Western Railroad Survey Moves Forward
Chief engineer W. 8. Milliken reports surveying crews in Cedar Bayou and on the Barra and Chambers counties line. The plan aims to run from Port Arthur to Houston, passing rice farms and vast timber and fruit lands, with a two week move toward Houston. The route crosses the Chambers Liberty area, amid prime agricultural land.
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Port Arthur
Houston and Western
Milliken
Port Arthur, Houston and Western Railroad
Houston
Cedar Bayou
Barra
Chambers
Mujhien
Liberty
Teras
Mr. Morse Returns From New Orleans Meeting
Mr. Morse came back from New Orleans after attending the quarterly meeting of the Transcontinental Passenger Association. He said the gathering was a great success and opened the eyes of the United States big passenger agents to the wonderful prospects discussed.
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Mr. Morse
PF. A. Morse
New Orleans
Transcontinental Passenger Association
United States
Southwest meeting outlines plans for growth and funding
Fragmentary notes describe a Southwestern gathering discussing road work, broadcasting, and water projects aimed at boosting population and financial returns. Officials reference future measures and regional development, but specifics are unclear.
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Bt Ag
Surveying Corps at Work Near Fort Worth Texas
In Fort Worth Texas on January 20 a surveying corps reports ongoing work between Brownwood and Fort McKavett. The company plans to push toward the Southwest at an early date and aims to complete the line as far as practicable.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Browenwood
Fort McKavett
Brazil Builds Crane to Rise Corcovado Peak Railway
A new mountain railway in Brazil climbs Corcovado near Rio de Janeiro, with a tramway through suburban terrain to the summit. The project features viaducts and a hotel at mid ascent, using a curved track and tunnel-like ramp through lush forest to carry travelers toward the peak.
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Corcovado
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Brazil's Capital, It By & Moolpique Gmislin Oor
Howutiful
Steailoa
Sundhye
Sitgie Sar
Ford
Deere Fe Fee
Eplendil
Fragments of a Damaged Rail Disaster Description
A partial OCR fragment describes an oceanic region and a toadved, noting obstructions near a rail route. It mentions a precipice, a 200 foot drop, a spiral tunnel, and a summit with bare granite rock. The text hints at a train danger and a brief fire or wreck, but details are unclear.
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Othe
Lea Moore
LEFS BIRTHDAY IN TEXAS OBSERVED IN ENNIS
In Ennis Texas January 20 the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Camp Jamia Longetroet held a memorial service for General Robert E Lee. The event featured addresses by Rev T J Dupcam and Rev J R Winchester, music by various circles, and reminiscences of Lee’s life as a gifted leader.
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Ennis
Kenis
Texas
B. B. Famphilt
Vovaloofa
Mino Winnie Loggins
Robert
Lee
Rev
T. J. Duopcam
Howding
Mint Lelia Ransom
Minot
Circle
Dr. J. Logene
Kenedletlon
B. Lee
Woo
Janary
Hkobeormi
J. R. Winchester
St. Louis
St. Paul's Church
Generad Lee
eWillan
Hesd
Weahington
Lee Wniversity
Dimecl
General Lee
Diaraoter
Pace
Unclear Texan Family Notice In Local Lettering
Fragmentary note from Youkum Lorals Texas states Jobo Mo Green and Pile daughter Wit will visit for several days with Hon. John M. Green representative from De Witt county. The message appears prepared by a local company.
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Vyooukum Lorals
Youkum
Texas
Japuery 2
Jobo Mo Green
Pile
Avelin
John M. Green
de Witt Counly
Te Youkum Low Company
Local Theatrical Bookings Face Slips and Delays
A troubled program at a regional theatre shows shifting plans under Michiit Management led by J Sampres. The next show, Mee Stem from? company, is slated to open Thursday with Jan 25 airm, followed by Mermany the Great on Friday. Manager J Maloy oversees the inconsistent performances.
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Newside
Chinery
mMichiit
J &. Sampres
Cilmer
Mermany the
Priday
Jallen
Guaranise Fem
J, Maloy
Nation Released on Bond in Texas Case
Walter Nations was released yesterday evening on a bond in a Texas county case. Local correspndent reports the suspect faces trial for a suspected crime under state authority. details remain unclear as the case proceeds.
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Nation
Ureville
Texas
Walter Nations
Tex
Lave Gak County
Texas dispatches and Virginia trip amid cattlemen concerns
The report notes January events in Texas with John ny Rallies and a presidential return trip to Washington. Mentions Mr. Batley visiting Virginia before returning and stockmen voicing a complaint about cattle deaths. Details are fragmentary but imply political and agricultural tensions.
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Texas
Johnny
Orumaeimer
Washington
Batley
Parodia
Virginia
Calle
Pan American exposition dates sought for Buffalo event
A garbled notice seeks interest in a Pan American exposition to be held in Buffalo New York from May to November. It requests responses from WGkip tle T PAY Ble Four Route Dallas Texas.
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Bufalo
New York
Kome
Fven
WG. Kpitle
Maltietirest
Dallas
Texas
Local unrest reported as corpse in Grande City after parade incident
A chaotic scene in Grande City Texas on a Saturday afternoon details a shooting involving a Black soldier named Thomas Pleasant from Fort Mines. The event left Pleasant dead and the town awaiting official action while authorities investigate.
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Grande City
Texas
Chabino Trevinn Weil
Thomas Pleasant
Fort Minxsgold
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Louisville
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Santa Fe Limited
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Jo. R. Greenhill
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