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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1900

Page

9

Central Depot Train Schedule Near Houston and Dallas

Train timetable lists arrivals and departures for Central Depot and Grand Central depots serving Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Galveston, and other points. It notes express and mall trains, times to arrive and depart, and connections via Missouri Kansas and Texas and Great Northern routes.

Orleans Hays Vas Dallas Hee Houston Central Gries Central Depot California Antonio ‘Trainie Sharid Central Depot Kansas City Houstin Atss Grand Central Depot Missouri, Kansas and Texas Wea Fifth Ward Great Northern Columbia Crear Northern Missouri, Kansas Iveston Henderson Great Sorthern

Lawlor Arrivals and Public Expectation in Houston Event

A garbled list of names and places accompanies an account of a Houston audience awaiting a public event. The piece references performers, speakers, and local figures like Miss Scott, Miss Mire, Mrs Bright, and Mr He leader, with remarks on audience anticipation and encores. The text also mentions Miles Mary Kidd and Lee Beasley directing and engaging the crowd.

Houston Miles Mary Kidd Miss Mire Holts Bright Kidd Lee Beasley Salanl Geore Agi Osha Ntp Elo Gunbers Avery Ston

Bay Shore railway management settled by circular

W G Van Vieck, vice president, appoints C W Bela traffic manager H A Jones general freight agent F B Morse passenger traffic manager L J Parks general passenger and ticket agent J J Ryab superintendent motive power J T Mahl engineer maintenance of way. W W Kent remains manager. K Celpurn named superintendent of bridges and buildings. Offices move to the Galveston Bay Shore line.

C. W. Bela Traffc H. A. Jones Geseal Freight F. B. Morse Pasenger Trafic L. J. Parks J. J. Ryab J.T. Mahl Houston Texas W. G. van Vieck Thies Collis P. Huntington Pavia Atlantic Sarger W. W. Kent van Vicck J. T. Mahl Why K. Celpurn Hay Shore Bink Kent Galveston, Houston and Northern Railway Harrisburg la Porte Seabrook Texas City Galveston Grand Central Flouster San Anton Howston Texas Central New Orleans Gulf, Colorado Fanta Fe L J Park General Morse

Susie Track Tussle Sparks Injunction Talks in Galverton

In Galverton Texas on January 23 the Susie street rail line became a flashpoint as a landowner torn up a section of track to block railway access. A rescue operation rebuilt the track with a force of twenty and a legal challenge looms as authorities consider injunctions to halt further acts. The dispute hinges on a claimed right of way dating from former landowners and involves Colonel Gresham and Dan Henderson in local contention.

Galverton Texas Susie Huntington Dan Henderson Ulty Hantes Gulf of Meare Fats Mr. Henderson Cuonel Gresham Heaode

A Trip Through Mexico Observed by Morse

Mr. 3 F Morse passenger traffic manager recalls his Mexico visit a decade ago The country has anglicized with English spoken by many and common American surnames seen The bulk of imports and manufactured goods come from the United States and trade prospects for the South are promising if properly encouraged Morse finds the Republic of Mexico a noteworthy subject for discussion

Mexico F. B. Morse Mr. Morse United States Smit Jones, Brown America Republic United Morse South Republic of Mexico

Railroads employ more people and pay higher wages nationwide

In the past year 489 the railroads increased employment by 1 082 to 74 568 workers and total wages rose to 405 055 058. Gross earnings reached 1 247 225 021 with gains of 131 245 44 percent. Dividends paid totaled 20 152 980 at about 5 percent on dividend-paying stock.

United States Ormely Palle

Dallas to Fort Worth Electric Car Line Promotion

Promoters George T. Bishop and J. R. Coffinbury pressed plans for an electric streetcar link between Dallas and Fort Worth awaiting franchise grants. Backed by financiers W. J. Hayes & Sons and Myron T. Herrick, the project aims to begin construction promptly once approved, with no external funding sought. The International route issued ticketing details for Grand Lodge events and spring excursion fares via routes including Galveston and Chicago, with various one-way and round-trip certificates and validity windows.

Fort Worth Texas George T. Bishop J. R. Coffinbury Dallas Coune Permiewon Urdibades, Aithodan Bishop Dallas Council Fon Worth W. J. Hiyes Herrick Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company

Satta Fe adopts simple ticket system February six

Galveston report notes Santa Fe system change to all focal points on the line on February six with tickets widely used elsewhere. Estimated cost to equip is about $25000. Also mentions petition from compresses in Austin regarding switching charges and San Antonio and Gulf tax payment. surveyors near Nacogdoches and Garden supervisor appointment for Houston and Texas Central at Ennis.

Susic Galveston Santa Fe Texas Austin Railroad Commission San Antonio and Gulf Railroad Tesday Comptroller

Anti-Troust Convention Fare Notice

National anti-trust convention in Chicago sets a special travel rate from all points. The In ca and Great Northern offer a round trip fare at one and one third times the base price for attendees from the period February 12 to MM.

Chicago Inca Great Northern

Houston official seeks rail bonds registration in Austin

Hon. Jon athan Lane of Houston appeared in Austin on January 31 to file an application with the railroad commission for authority to register 996000 in Canal Belt railroad bonds. The action represents a major financing move for the line and involves state regulatory approval.

Insne Dende Austin Texas Jonathan Lane Houston Wis Railroad Commission

Notes and Perennale D Trammell chief engineer and T Ratley Aiviston superintendent

D Trammell named chief engineer and T Ratley identified as Aiviston superintendent in the ongoing notes and personnel update. The fragment confirms leadership roles but provides limited context or dates. Further text would clarify project scope and affiliations.

D. Trammell T . Ratley Aiviston

Transcontinental and Great Northern visitors in city

Several railroad agents and officials visited Houston yesterday including Hancock of Houston East and West Texas, Miller of Bay Shore at Edgewater en route to Kansas for a wedding, Gaverly of Denver on Rio Grande Western business, and Kirby of Gulf, Heaumont and Katless City leaving for New York. A circular from International and Great Northern notes Fordyre Ark is quarantined. The Southern Pacific offices moved to the Hill building and staff attended a rate meeting in Hot Springs. A rumor of abandonment of lines between Houston and New Orleans was denied. Various local residents and travelers, from Denver to Beaumont, New Orleans to New York, were noted in city hotels and transit hubs at length.

Tnlernational Great Northern Hancock Houston Katless City Katy New York Anderson Chenault Mr. & F. B. Morse Mexico Hon International and Great Northern Railway Fordyre Ark Hounlone New Orleans Central North Texas Iosenger Moree Teveral Parks W. P. Bovally Cameron Lawlor N. H. Stratford Beaumont Capitol R L. Montgomery F. M. Kinsle Coldwell J. H. Henning Wharton Lecior Charles B. Forrest Vero M. Shaport Columbia Hutchins W. T. Herricks Whitney Capital James T. Whitesides Hempstead Old Homestead’ Company Bristol C. E. Howser East Lake City FE. Kelley Thore Shannon le Porte Sarah Seymour Parsons Rap Walter Brown Austin Street Mesdawes F. BH. Lynam B. MM. Reynolds League City Yaterday Brito HK. P. Smith Port Worth Ty Herg Viett LeRormith Ft Pinerove Pat John McGraw Sire St.Evara

Telegrams for Fredericka and Others Undelivered

An undelivered telegram remains at the Postal Telegraph company on 18 Malin Street for G N Fredericka. Other undelivered telegrams are at the Western Union Telegraph company for D Weber Wilkin Dep Small Nina P O Spencer and S Sherrod to clerk of Gorern Bros Houston store. A manufacturer presented a Letdwame auto with recognition of service. A committee to meet at Habit Hornstein Robbie Barnstein will arrive in Houston at 1 60 over the Santa Ke from London to serve as pastor for Death Tarael congregation. He will be met by a committee including L M Rich and B Traphael and taken to the Capitol Hotel for temporary quarters.

Postal ‘Telegranh Company Malin Street G. N. Fredericka Western Union Telegraph Company D. Webter Wilkin Dep Small Nina PO Spencer Sherrod Clare Gorern Bros Houston Patd Anh Europe Habit Hornstein Robbie Barnstein Banta Ke London New York Tarael Moxsts L. M. Rich B. Traphael Capitol Hotel

Levy Bros. Given Permit for Shrew Story Brick Building

City engineer grants Levy Bros. a permit for a Shrew Story brick building on Main Street between Preston and Congress. Permit value set at 15000 dollars. Work to begin soon after permit issue.

Levy Bros Io Consumer Main Street Preston Congress

A Dory Daly Hurt Near Midlothian Texas

A boy about 13 years old, Marvin Pearce, was involved in an incident about two tiles from the Midlothian area this morning. The report notes Dory Daly sustained injuries. Details remain sparse and the event is under local investigation.

Midlothian Texas Marvin Pearce

Free to the Ruptured Cure Without Pain at Home

Advert offers a free trial of Dr W S Ring method to cure ruptures at home without pain or time off work. Claims thousands aided, promises permanent relief for men women and children. Encourages writing to Dr Ring at 419 Main Street Adams NS, Canada for prepaid trial information.

Main Street Adame Loring Hise Ie Weipnt Mall Delray Lyman Rice Éolgar Rise L. Maim St. Adams

Fatal accident as rope lashing worsens after escape

A boy, attempting to bring his horse to school, reportedly tied a rope to his arm and was dragged around a lot by the horse. The animal pulled him through corners and fences and into a stable, leaving him with a fractured skull and two broken arm bones, his clothes torn.

Trial Opens for Bastrop Murder Victims Today

In Bastrop Texas January 23 the murder trial of the indicted parties for the killing of Arthur Burford and wounding of Will Clements begins tomorrow Witnesses and jurors arrive by train Rangers remain present while peace plans are laid Hotels and boarding houses expect crowd A special train carries about 150 witnesses to Bastrop H Wright assists with subpoenas Mrs J H Reese moves household goods to Victoria planning to relocate.

Bastrop Texas Arthur Burford Wil Clements Calumbix Texee Bere Bastrop Tomerre Wright HW. Reese Victoria

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