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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1902
Page
5
Fragmented timetable notes list arrivals and departures for Grand Central Depot and related lines. Mentions several trains with times in the morning and afternoon, Sunday specials, and additional notes about Sundays only services and related stations.
Washington reports January 25 pensions granted to Texans and others. The roundup names recipients and amounts, including many from Houston, Galveston, Fort Worth, and other Texas towns, with sums ranging from 4 to 13 dollars.
The Railroad Commission released findings from hearings this week. It abolishes the thirty minute on train wait rule and will use statute to regulate passenger and freight traffic, including pipelines and coal rates. The Weatherford to Fort Worth area track expansion and fuel line disputes are under review.
A notice lists many railroads including Southern Pacifico Katy and Texas Central in an agreement effective January 2 1002 banning passes for rail workers and their families unless approved by senior officers. It requires a detailed individual pass authorization at each location and includes numerous named lines and routes across the Midwest and South.
Westerlay's Post reports the Illinois Central adopts a telephone service plan for the line. Railroad officials applaud the move as a strategic advantage in emergencies. The plan aims to improve communication and rapid response during strikes or disruptions.
A fragment warns that exposure to cold and drafts during evening outings raises chest discomfort and colds. It advises dry feet, warm clothing, and avoiding sudden shifts from heated spaces to cold air, mentioning remedies like Humphrey’s Specific.
The article argues the installation of telegraphic service along the railroad will connect every station from Mitnoin Central to other lines, enabling rapid communication. It claims trains can notify all points and expects other railroads to adopt similar telegraphic connections.
Santa Fe plans to bring new oil cars to Texas within weeks. The 12 000 gallon capacity cars will be much larger than existing stock, with old cars ranging 4500 to 6000 gallons. General Manager Nixon expects rapid delivery and mounting of tanks, with passenger equipment also moving to Texas for service between Galveston and Kansas City.
Fort Worth announces through service from St Levis will start March 9 on the Frisco Fort Worth Line. General Superintendent A J Davideon notes the 725 mile route will carry passengers and freight with new equipment from Baldwin and other manufacturers. The line will add ten freight engines and 1000 freight cars to expand capacity for the market.
C C Johnson succeeds the late J L Walsh as roadmaster with headquarters at Hopton Texas effective immediately. Goodrich of the Houston Fant and West Texas issues the circular naming Johnson, who previously served as extra foreman on the Houston Fort and West Texas.
The article reports on the railroad commission hearing scheduled for mid February regarding bagging of cotton and related carloads. It notes an order effective February 14 with amendments proposed for extending routes from Houston to Galveston and from Orange to Northwestern Texas. John Maxey, chief engineer, discusses extensions and a planned field crew next week with progress on the Waco bridge expected by April.
Fort Worth officials announce the Northern Texas Traction company will complete the Fort Worth to Dallas interurban link next week. Cars will run into Dallas via the Oak Club line, and the company intends to extend service to include the post office and Federal Buildings in its route. March will see roving teams between the two cities to finalize the work.
Graham's railway committee closed a contract with the Chicago Rock Island and Texas Railway to extend the line from Jacksboro to Graham within twelve months. The project grants right of way through the county, a depot at Graham, and a fare of 1 per mile for the twenty eight miles. The line is expected to be built in three months, and surveyors are locating the route as grading contractors work in the county.
The Southern Pacific managers and conductors and train crews met at 2 p m yesterday for two hours but failed to reach terms on demands. The city official You Wieck could not attend and the conference was adjourned to next week. Cleburne Texas January 24 Mr W D Myers and associates plan to build a railroad from Cleburne to connect with a major line at an estimated cost of 40000 dollars, with details yet undisclosed.
At 4 o clock this afternoon a monument to the late Superintendent Mul will be unveiled in Glenwood cemetery. The address will be delivered by Hon A E Snacksoo, attorney for the railroad, in what appears to be a large gathering.
Amid waves of unrest, Wa workers face rising tensions as crowds form and protest actions spread beyond factories. Authorities monitor rallies while unions mobilize, seeking concessions on wages and safety.
A new charter is filed in Guthrie for a railroad line from Holderville to Shawnee with a capital of 1 million dollars. Directors include FP I Barnes WH Jenks OF Stgrevold and BH Morris Philadelphia. Magna and McNeal from Guthrie also listed.
The Cotton Belt Dallas Branch announced the contract for the Carrallten to Talia extension will start at once. The line runs about twelve miles long with a cost near 12000000 dollars and I units conversion noted in the record.
Information Bureau reveals Southern Paddle to open in New Orleans Cox Week to serve visitors at the carnival. Reformation of every ura will be available.
Houston East manager Godfrich and Wert h Texne Jeft were seen together as they head to Shreveport for a planned meeting on Thursday to discuss behind the scenes matters and lingering game plans.
Local notes list multiple travelers arriving in Galveston from Galveston and Houston area lines. A variety of transportation staff including freight managers and passenger agents visit or return from Chicago, Bon Antonio, Kreveport, Little Rock, Winhowe, and Franklin.
District records list numerous parties including Texan Midland Railway, Gulf Colorado Railway, and Missouri Kansas Texas Railway. Case mentions rehearings, overruled motions, and certificates with multiple counties such as Red River, Johnson, and Milnor.
A letter to the editor from a Houston reader urges backing W J Wroderick as a Fourth Ward alderman candidate. The writer notes Mr. Frederick has lived in the city forty years and asks election officials to consider him for the alderman post, expressing confidence in his abilities to improve the ward.
Proceedings were had to the court of the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas on January 25 at Tosai, detailing the appellate actions before the panel.
The City Directory publishers request all changes of any kind for names and residences and all new arrivals and officers. A revised directory will go to press by Morrison and Pourmy at P O Box Liki, in the city.
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