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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1902
Page
8
A fragmented railroad timetable lists multiple lines with departures and arrivals at Grand Central Depot and other hubs. It references O. L. & N. W., A. & P. Ry, Santa Fe Congrees Ave Depot, and Houston and Waco lines, noting daily and Sunday services with varied times and reverse adjustments.
Wharton County faces a favorable rice outlook as late rains assured crop prospects. President J Marka of Bay City Milling cites full canals and ready pumps, with leakage repaired and water supply secured for harvest between August 1 and 16. About 15 percent of fields were lost to growth and water access, but overall prospects are strong for South Texas rice.
Weather bulletin notes temperature shifts in the coming day with a forecast of cooler conditions followed by warmer spells. Officials urge readers to prepare for varying conditions and carry appropriate outdoor gear as winds may shift.
Mrs Alice Miller of Morgan Texas recounts a six year battle with severe diarrhoea. After costly doctors and failed remedies the family found relief following an advertisement for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Federal Judge Bryant weighs jurisdiction as the per diem plan for rail car service takes effect July 1. The International Association of Car Accountants and Car Service officers dominated last week’s convention in pushing the per diem scheme, with a majority of U S railways joining the plan though Western Nine abstained. The move prompts carriers to calculate full monthly costs and crews to adjust to the new billing, while the industry eyes practicalities and potential benefits in service organization and equipment handling.
Texas millers protest federal freight differential, arguing Kansas and Missouri shipments to Texas are cheaper than Texas to Kansas City. They claim current rates give Kansas mills an advantage and request commission intervention to align costs for wheat and flour between Texas and other states.
Sherman Texas. Judges weigh injunction against Cotton Belt railway as it seeks to transfer general offices from Tyler toward Texarkana. Case details involve Tyler versus Cotton Belt, ownership changes, and petitions to transfer from state courts to federal court with attorneys listed for both sides.
The St. Louis and San Francisco line introduces electric cooling devices aboard trains as part of a modernization push. The system aims to improve passenger comfort and equipment efficiency during travel, signaling broader Railway modernization trends.
An early advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, back pain, rheumatism, and urinary irregularities. It claims effectiveness for men, women, and children and offers a one dollar trial bottle with two months of treatment by mail.
The article notes widespread use of electrical devices in trains to improve travel during hot weather. It cites growing adoption of electricity for cooling and heating, claiming rail cars across classes are increasingly equipped to enhance passenger comfort.
East Texas ties up as flood damage halts trains between Nacogdoches and Shreveport. Officials report a line opening for work trains to Jot Kin, with crews to repair the Angelina River bridge and track from Lothia to Ghnerivon. Rumors of extended Morgan line service to Mexican ports are denied. Moonlight excursions to La Porte boost Southern Pacific traffic while Wells Fargo Expres promotes Denver routes.
The Tort Worth division opens Leroy miles north of Waco Penelope 21 miles north of Waren Mertens 40.4 miles north of Waco Italy 44 miles north of Ware Katy's new Denison roundhouse and electric plant slated. total improvements over twelve months estimated at 520000. Houston lineman promoted. AL Field named general foreman of Southern Pacific Telegraph Service. transfer to California planned.
Preliminary survey work on the Lawton extension of the Prisco line has started in Sherman Texas. crews are moving north on Bast street with the project aiming to connect to Ardmore and Lawton, viewed with interest by officers and local officials as the route plans unfold.
Fragmentary text with names Sherman Terns Jones Allison Mustela and phrases about focal observation investigations. The readable portions do not form a coherent report or event.
Groeesbreck Texas reports Sidney Smith moves from the Houston and Vex Central to Thornton as part of a regional transfer. Mt plc will be Mled bye Mr Wii Saundere of Thornton.
Avetin Texas June 30. The amended charter of the Northwestern Orange fund, approved earlier by the attorney general, was filed with the State Department today.
The railroad commission hearings for July will start on the 8th and likely run two days in Austin Texas with the schedule still unsettled.
Notes and personals mention Eli Wnslgu of the Houston and Texas Central at home, D Z five of the International and Great Northern in town, C Van Bengt and I Ruble of Bonta fy in Howicop, and A J Bleuter of the Southern Partile preparing to advertise a norectal excursion to New Orleans July 27. Charles L Puriter of the Southern Pacific editor's office returned from a two week vacation in Houston.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and phrases about a cutting or racing topic, with unclear participants and outcome. The readable bits reference errors and costs, suggesting a discussion or critique, but no concrete events or entities are confirmed.
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