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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1902

Page

8

Railroad schedule with numerous lines and stations

A dense listing of railroad departures and arrivals including Grand Central Depot Galveston trains and Santa Fe, with times across multiple days. Notes indicate Sunday specials and various connections at Congress Avenue, Houston, and FortWorth depots.

Grand Central Galveston Trales Santa Fe Congress Ave Congress Avenue Houston Wao Galveston Grand Central Depot Caniess Street

Trains Resume in Nacogdoches After Weeklong Interruption

Nacogdoches Texas reports trains back on schedule July 3 after a week without service. The town struggles with water shortages and limited news supplies while city water works and dam repair delay full recovery. A storm damaged the Perkles Brow building, forcing part of its second story front to be removed. Cantel Cooper, the mayor, plans a Fourth of July celebration and will keep the town open for public gatherings.

Nacogdoches Texas Cite Ie Po Perkles Brow Cantal Cooper Aster Steton Wolldus Kee Bylan

Granger Negro Labeled As Lynching Suspect Seized

In Granger Texas on July 3 Jono Jackson a Black man accused of defaulting upon Mrs Paul Kopetsky and her two sons was captured by officers after a tense night. Bohemian citizens gathered along Wells creek expecting vigilante action but police moved in and secured the suspect without incident.

Granger Texas Jono Jackson Paul Kopetsky Fosterlay Wells Creek Poe

Rockdale Tragedy Involving Delivery Wagon Driver

Tom Flora of Scarbrough and Hicky delivery wagon was shot during pursuit of suspects in Rockdale Texas. He died two hours later after admitting he fired but claiming it was unintentional. A suspect surrendered, Floyd noted as well liked, and the case remains under lockup as police investigate the incident.

Rockdale Texas Tom Flora Griver Scarbrough & Hicky Rank Ten Floyd

Local Rail Schedule Notices and Notes

Fragmentary railway timetable text lists GALVL.ON HOUNTON NOR?TH EN BY. June schedule includes Monday Tuesday and Friday departures. Grand Central shows trains on three days with bi weekly learning events and mentions popular panecome and Smeal.

Hounton Nor Bylvan Grand Central Wednentaya Theutselves

Katy's Extensive Plans Target Coal Business in McAlester

Denison Texas July 8 The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway considers a roundhouse and machine shops at Booth McAlester to serve coal trains making that city a division point The Katy plans to run east from South McAlester to connect mines to the Territory mining district and possibly build toward Fort Smith Arkansas Pending negotiations with railway officials continue.

Denison Texas Missiouri, Kansan and Texas Railway Company Anil Booth McAlester Eaty Ecjty Malest Negessary Katy McAlester Lind Snioel Fort Smit Bouth McAlrwater

Houston freight bureau cooperation discussed with Galveston

Johnston, secretary of the chamber of commerce, clarified to The Post that plans involve coordinating with the Houston freight bureau rather than absorbing it. The aim is to persuade Houston and Galveston to back a readjusted trade flow and appoint a traffic manager to balance benefits among nearby ports.

Galveston Texans J. HH Johnston Chamber of Commerce Peot Pept Houston Efurte Chamber of Commerce of Tule Trates Dexia Air JoAnton Douston Galventon Chamber of Commer Galvestor Johgston Houston Freight Bureau Johmioen

Texas soil yields tobacco rivaling world regions

W I Acketrong of Dayton Texas land and immigration agent for the Southern Pactic company arrives with tobacco samples thirty miles from Houston claiming higher texture and 550 leaves per pound versus the usual one to two dozen leaves per pound. Agent Wilson of the U.S. Department of Agriculture will oversee further evaluation.

Texas W. I. Acketrong Dayton Liberty County Southern Pactic Company Houston Texig Armstrong Onwyld Wilson United Eistes Wariciltural Bureau Southern Pookie — Company

Deeds for Right of Way Procured in Texas

Waexahachin Texas July 11 b Von quotes the Texas Traction Co pursuing right of way between Wisdlvehte and Engle for two lines. Deeds will be filed with reports guiding which route is preferred with track laying planned to start soon. Cars expected by January 1 with operations possibly starting next year as two parallel tracks will run twenty five minutes apart.

Waexahachin Texas B. von Ween le Cay Texas Traction Company

Mallory Line to Build New Ship with 17 Knots

A contract is let for a new Mallory Line steamer larger than the Denver by about 100 tons gross and with two propellers. It will reach seventeen knots per hour and feature modern piling. John Roach of Chester shipyards is reported as builder. the vessel is described as the finest yet built at those yards.

Galveston Texan Mallory Denver Sunror John Roach Chester Ship Yards Thean Yards

Harmful Patent Remedies Promoted in Houston Advertisements

A garbled advertisement list promotes Herbine, White's Cream Vermifuge, and other tonics as cures for skin flaws, worms, liver issues, and nervous ailments. It cites testimonials from Dr. W. L. Riley and a Houston address, claiming rapid relief and health restoration through these products.

Mallory Line Contemplates Building Another Ship

The Mallory line weighs plans to construct a new vessel for its Galveston to New York service amid potential expansion.

Mallory Line Galveston, New York

Reducing Santa Fe Grades Sparks Line Work Near Conroe

A report from Navasota Texas notes eastbound Santa Fe traffic rerouted after tunnel work in the Indian Territory. Crews shorten the line, cut freights near Tarhore linking to Conroe, with bulldozing and track adjustments expected along the Sabine river route. Officials mention a May or July excursion with passenger tickets sold and staging at Beaumont.

Navasota Texas Santa Fe Indian Territory Conroe Neally Corny Conrne Picnie Theo Aubey

Death of A. Mr Rownie in Palestine Texas

William Roscoe, a 44 year old resident of Palestine Texas, died this morning at his home. He had recently returned from Marti for his health and was associated with the International and Great Northern rail road paint shops for many years. The cause and exact circumstances of death remain unclear.

Palestine Texas Rownie Rokeot Marti bin Madden Aly Kiobety Bere Bela Thany Yeats International Great Northern Rail Reed Lonsing

Brady Extension Work Starts in Fort Worth

Terie July Metnhe and Steen, contractors for the Prince, begin excavation today on the Brady extension. A three mile cut from Brownwood will follow a grade through rugged country as the line reaches toward new territory. Crews push through sultry heat. blasting will be limited to slate days.

Brady Fort Worth Terie Metnhe & Steen Hrady Wektige

Railroad announces special round trip fare to Providence

The International and Great Northern Railroad offers a one fare round trip to Providence KR for participants attending a national Baptist Young People's Union convention. Tickets list sale rates 5 0 and 7 and are valid for travel by July 15 with a designated contact person Jaruru Descome.

International and Great Northern Railroad Company Providence Baptis, Young People's Union Jaruru Descome

Rail updates for Douston Galveston service this day

Galveston Houston and Wenderson routes report steady rates for today. Trains will depart from usual stations with all-white crew on the regular round trip between Towatdn and Galveston and between Galveston and Ifousten.

Tao Galveston Houston Wenderson Douston Towatdn Ifousten

Tax payment by Hearne and Brazos Valley Railroad

The Hearne and Brazos Valley Railroad company paid its quarterly tax in Austin Texas on July 5. The amount was 5.15 dollars, representing one cent on the assessed value for the quarter. This marks the first payment of taxes for the period.

Austin Texas Hearne and Brazos Valley Railroad Company Vormpteoller

Untitled Note on Posh Colorado Ride Shares

Fragmented text describes people being taken to Kool Kolorado for the journey. It hints at patois, fear after vent, and a claim that comfort and satisfaction of Rupsts matters, though management failed to consider them. The tone remains puzzled and speculative about the situation.

Kool Kolorado

Local Road Wreck In Texarkana Involving Edmiston Family

Fragmentary report describes a road incident near Texarkana involving Ba gleer Dave Edmiston and a wreck on Belt road. The text mentions Mrs Matilda Battiteton and Tony Joly tied mult agrivar, with references to SiOembo dati and WAFF off Tile pany.

Sherman Eats Joly Matilda Battiteton Tony Mult Agrivar Tie

Express Offices Will Close At 10 O'clock Today

City offices announce closing at 10 this morning, perishables only to be delivered or picked up. Residents urged to complete transactions before shutdown.

Notes and personals and agency changes

Freight Agent Noel of the Katy returns from California and Colimel and FB Morse await the fee for a short New Orleans trip. Ben Hepa of New Orleans named contracting freight agent for the southern Paddle company. Southeastern hummer reports note Loyleville native Cinway Gitew, son of General Passenger Agent Gates, named city passenger agent of Houktoo wid Tyson Veneral at Waco. Houston Oak Lawn and Mag Holla Park railway schedules trains from Waci to 6a m and 1b a on, with hourly service thereafter.

Gener Noel Katy California Colimel & FB Morse New Orleans Ben Hepa Southern Paddle Company Southern Pavific Sir- Urdey Southeastern Hummer My. Cinway Gitew Loyleville Gates Big Four Waco Houston Oak Lawn

Transformation of rural mills spurs vast industrial growth

The article describes a sweeping shift as modern machinery and extensive acres drive agricultural processing toward a centralized system. It notes rising industrial development and urban hospitality, highlighting extensive investment and regional industrial expansion across the county.

Rtes Cline

Texas World’s Fate committee forms Bexar county unit

Fort Worth Texas July 3 Louis J Wortham manager of the Texas Worlds Fate committee has completed the organization of Bexar county and will be here next week to organize nearby counties He states that all Texas counties will soon be organized and the January commission will be ready to set the charter for Texas sailing

Fort Worth Texas Louis J. Wortham Doilay Bexar County Orgeanlee Tauryaut Wortham

Arrests Rise From Fire at Ent Bord Dry Goods

A fire at the Ent bord dry goods store was discovered by the night watchman and extinguished. Investigators say a quart flask containing coal oil led to the arrest of a man identified as a negro named Pietorre who claims he purchased the oil for another party.

Ent Bord Pietorre

Attempted Incendiarium in Mount Caim Texea

An attempted incendiary act was reported in Mount Caim Texas on July 2 around 1 o'clock in the morning. Police or local authorities are investigating the incident and no injuries are mentioned.

Mount Caim Texea

Alvin Locals Report Summer Normal Closure and Fourth of July Preparations

Alvin Texas July 3. The Alvin summer normal under Prof R B Hatley of Buntarile conductors concluded yesterday. The postures and all business to face will be closed for the upcoming Fourth of July celebration. Preparations are underway for the enteloration of the fourth hero temorom.

Alvin Texas R. Bi Hatley Buntarile Eloeed Yestentag Temorom

Matagorda Rice Carnival Date Set With Big Plans

Bay City Texas July 3 The Bay City band of trade hesse announces August 9 as the Matagorda county rice carnival date. Nighttime events include Moonlight and a grand free barbecue and dance. Committees are active arranging a fall program of entertainment and facilities to accommodate large crowds.

Bay City Texas AL Sealy Caliranda Rome

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