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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1901
Page
7
A fragmented timetable lists train arrivals and departures for Houston and connections to San Antonio Dallas Shreveport and other cities. It notes depot affiliations Grand Central Depot Congress Avenue and International and Great Northern with notes on early late trains and Sunday schedules.
The item lists hotel arrivals including guests from San Antonio Galveston Crowley and New Orleans with several surnames and cities. An accompanying Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic malaria remedy claim appears at the end, noting it removes the cause of biliousness and malaria symptoms.
A historic note describes the New York Central Railroad as a major mail carrier linked to the Buffalo Exposition. It references the Empire State Express, lake liner connections, and a series of stamps including the one and four cent issues used to promote transportation and the railway network.
The Velasco Terminal railway transfer completed after Judge Wells Thompson ordered sale on May 7. Buyers led by Judge Morris Masterson and partners J H Kempner and D Henderson of Galveston plan immediate Chenango to Sugar Land extension, with work to begin within months.
Brenham Texas July 2 1900 proposals discuss Brenham Brazos Valley road a southeast corridor. J W Dale Independence residents oppose grading through plantations while farmers expect to benefit from better market access. Proponents say the road would raise farm output cash flow and land values by linking Brenham to rich bottom lands and enable cotton shipments to market.
The Railroad Commission opened a hearing to set rules for moving large articles too big for box cars. Tank manufacturers and railroad officials debated minimum weights and separation from other oversized items. The panel reserved judgment after considering tank sizes, car loads, and transport safety.
A Galveston rumor claimed the Galeretoen Howston and Henderson line planned to rebuild its bridge over Galveston Bay. Bay area officials deny any such plan while noting discussions may have occurred. railroad sources say no formal action exists.
A Jefferson City dispatch reports the railway and warehouse commission asked presidents of the St. Louis and San Francisco Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis lines to appear and answer inquiries about the Frieco Memphis road deal amid circulating rumors.
Missouri officials and state attorneys debate the Memphis system route from Kansas City to Springfield and the Missouri edge lines from Fort Scott Junction to Springfield. The Frisco route claims and the legality of certain links are under question, with commissioners noting no editor on the submitted statements.
The Cane Belt Warhingers arrived in Bay City after a long transit, claiming a $20,000 incentive from Interoloyel A HL Pieren. General Manager W T Hideridge and local officials oversaw the ceremony as the town celebrated the railway milestone and related events.
Attor ney General Bell approves the Buckwell Anid and Texas Railway charter this morning after meeting with the Secretary of State. The line runs north of the Red river near Vernon par and connects Vernon to Vernon and Wilharger county areas with principals listed from Breckenridge and Vernon.
The State board of railway incorporators grants incorporation to the Smithert Mine and its partners to build an eighty mile line from Jackson County toward the northeast through Jackson, Tadopenimes, Perea, Randoth and Claycounty, with plans to extend toward Mississippi. The project aims to connect with a broader railway network within Arkansas.
A regional circular from the Houston, Galveston and San Antonio line outlines a day trip from Houston to Port Lavaca with a return in the evening. Train departs Houston at 7 00 a.m. and arrives Port Lavaca at 5 00 p.m. Fare is 7 50 from Houston and 12 50 from Galveston. The report notes expected demand and a possible change if the excursion proves popular. The agency expects travel between Houston and Galveston to remain steady with summer season adjustments.
Excursion trains ran yesterday over Floyston East and West Texas to celebrate Independence Day. A Grand Central depot in Houston saw departures toward Shreveport with heavy patronage. A second train left Shreveport around noon, bringing many travelers toward Houston and Galveston. Tickets sold well for both routes amid festive activity.
The railroad commission issued an order this afternoon effective July 1 suspending certain fare rules to and from Bay City. The action, dated June 18, cancels previously listed rates and imposes no new charges at this time, pending further directives.
Scrambled lines mention Cleburne Texas Daly Mr Dancan Hobbson former tour foreman and Santa Fe machine shape with Walnut Boeing references. States resignation and travel toward Rom ima City. unclear event or date.
The general meetings of the stockholders and directors of the Galveston, Marrlepurg and Kan Abfenié Railway and the Direct Navigation company, which were scheduled to take place yesterday, were postponed to Monday, July 16.
The report lists Mr FD Bone a commercial agent in the Belt region and guests including Messrs RK Taylor and W L Orth from Rua Antonio and Aransas Pause. Col L A Daifan superintendent of the Houston and Texas Central won in the city Veterans Day events. Mtr 2 ML Lee from Houston Central traveled yesterday. Mr B42 McCarthy Galveston Pullman agent spent part of the time here. General Maco W Van Virck and Sam Tl Dine made brief appearances during the morning.
A garbled 19th century style report details travel by several officials from Galveston to Texas towns including Houston and Austin. It mentions Mr W Th WHTDtacy a traveling pastor, J. L Pariniotipen and Major H W Cave among others, with plans and movements across Hempstead, Galveston, and New Orleans bound for a Northwest meeting.
A Wisconsin political dispute centers on Evans and a veteran named Farnne, with arguments over pensions and pay. The discussion touches on four-year terms, the Forty first Wisconsin Regiment, and accusations of exploiting office for personal gain amid party lines.
A letter from Jolson a practical farmer condemns grain freight policies that would push farmers out of business. He argues shipper profits would rise while farmers receive only a third of proceeds, urging adaptation to new conditions and warning against resisting progress.
Readers of the News confront concerns about demagogues and propriety while a travel issue is debated. A sketched scene describes Captain Benjamin Picankiyn and a cadet John Huytchisom with a staged escape, framed as a literary or dramatic vignette.
Cameron Texas hosts a summer normal with plans for a strong term ahead. Superintendent Wo Smth announces faculty assignments and improvements at the Cameron public schools as local citizens anticipate progress.
A garbled report notes Central area students enrolled fully with about 100 pupils in a class or program. The text references a kickoff yesterday and upcoming events on the 16th, mentioning Teg JH and a building or print-related detail.
County Superintendent Gibson Maurment announces the official vote in Crivio County on the elective canna issue. The action follows a veto by officials and affects White, UMST4, and colored voters, with totals and timing unspecified.
Falls County voters gathered yesterday for an official voting convened session. Prot 4 and conductor C WeilWow led lines with Naot J. P Kennard and W I Whi among the attendees as listed in the local roll call.
Mount Vernon reports a normal period with progress in daily operations. Officials cite steady improvements at facilities and continued attention to local services amid routine activities.
Local notes report July 9 references to witnesses and charges in the killing of Hig Adie Thitwell, a south farm resident, with several named individuals appearing to face allegations. Mentions a visit by U P Melton and a trip to attend a celebration, along with agency actions and possible state coverage.
A report from Kedatng of Willow Hole Modleoo county states that a family welcomed triplets. The article notes all three newborns are large, healthy, and thriving. An herbal tonic called AEREINE is advertised as beneficial for nerves and digestion, with a dubious tone typical of period notices.
A damaged clipping notes a quarterly receipt report for Martin pentetion showing no decrease of 0.4 percent versus the prior year quarter. The text is garbled and lacks clear details on amounts, dates, or entities involved.
A promotional sketch extols the Land of the Sky in Western North Carolina between the Blue Ridge and the Great Smoky Mountains. It highlights scenic beauty, health and leisure appeal, and urges readers to request or call for resort information and rates via J. O. Andrew at the Western Union agent in Houston.
A fragmented notice describes a rapid rail link from Leake via Philadelphia to Atlantic City Cape May and New Jersey towns. It details a daily hour minute schedule under the Pan American route and cites officials M. Cheabren Ki and H. Igor among others.
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