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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
8
A historical timetable fragment lists trains and arrivals at multiple depots including Grand Central, Santa Fe Compress, and G.N. R.A. lines. It shows various departure and arrival times with note sections about Sundays and weekly patterns, reflecting a busy rail schedule era.
Through sleeper service from New Orleans to Cincinnati daily with a departure at 6:10 a.m. Dining car service available on Cincinnati and New York trains. Details reference the Queen and Crescent Route operating to New York Cincinnati and St Louis via New Orleans with omits and notes from the company.
A contract was let for erecting the Troup Experiment Station buildings at College Station Tyase on July 9. The meeting approved plans by architect Botowell of Sexes and discussed funding and support from local citizens who pledged bonds for running expenses and salaries through 1901. Citizens emphasized public backing for the station and its future growth serving the surrounding counties.
In a contested case involving the Reconsignment of Grain and alleged rule violations, Tyler in Texas faces a trial context. The Cotton Belt matter, postponed at Judge Heestll's chambers, concerns feed and property rights linked to the Trivr Southeastern and a competing mine dispute. President Bettes reportedly orders strategic moves affecting the Wheat a Ulvia route, with potential material impact on local crews and salaries tied to the Tee Eskane division.
The men left work at 1 o clock and returned to their homes as officials issued a statement. Authorities warn that failure to resume work could lead to vacant positions. Strikers report a calm scene, hoping for a quiet but decisive settlement.
An article from July 1 notes new appointments for Southern Pacific in Galveston Texas. L Megent is named executive of Gat us ee, overseeing piers and freight. Mr Sieneie assumes charge of the freigh operations at the pier alongside Direct Navigation. Megent joins the Heedetup Direct Navigating team, with Nichols continuing as agent.
The document records rate changes and routing approvals for lumber and box shipments in Texas, including approval numbers and affected lines such as St Louis Southwestern and Houston and Texas Central. It also notes a sympathy strike by Santa Fe shops in Temple and workers from Cleburne.
A clutter of early 20th century ads tout cures for skin flaws digestive issues and liver balance. Remedies include Herbine for complexion bowel cleansing and liver regulation from A B Kiessing in Houston. Other claims praise Balani’s Snow Liniment for rheumatic relief and White’s Cream Vermifuge for worms with testimonials from New York and Houston sellers.
Mrs M A Jolley of Noble writes that Herbine is the most perfect liver medicine and greatest blood purifier with positive merit. The note claims the medicine fully accomplishes its claimed effects and advises readers to obtain it from local dealers.
Fort Worth Texas July 1 A test case involving the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railways tests the State's right to enforce railroad commission rates on grain shipments. The suit seeks to determine if higher charges than allowed were paid and whether the commission rate must apply statewide.
Random, garbled snippets describe rail projects from Bay City to Matagorda, labor disputes near Galveston, and tariff talks. Mentions Santa Fe, Canal, and merchants’ association plans for a fall season with rate changes and new freight routes. References to Missives River, Oklahoma, and West Texas lines and a forthcoming ceremony at Fort Worth.
Mexis Texas July report notes strong public interest in the railroad fare issue shaping the next week's Galtee convention. Many expect attendance with round trip bargains drawing travelers while some towns fear high rates will depress turnout.
Train service in Milano and Seewas sections to operate in two parts due to an internal issue in the railroad plan. In Cleburne Charles Maler of Parwone Kansas addressed a gathering of locomotive firemen after touring Texas, with Fort Worth on the schedule tonight.
A garbled obituary note references J M and Sir David Matoleere, mentioning a burial at Calvert City Cemetery. It speaks of a war context, local figures Bancroft and Pethtes, a person named Metaly, and a former capita ge of Cel, with unclear relationships and dates due to OCR corruption.
Fragmentary text from Lake Charles area discusses local safety, events, and community concerns. Mentions staff duties, pending actions, and safety questions about a rice district with references to local names and officials.
The camp meeting began at the Chappell Mill grounds with participants arriving for the religious gathering. Authorities or organizers noted the event started as planned at the site.
H. G. Evans appointed chief dispatcher for the Missouri Kansas and Texas at Smithville Texas replacing J. J. Walsh who moves to Parsons Kansas with the same firm.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad company directors declare a dividend with a surplus after paying current charges, totaling 3,588,124 dollars. The announcement states the amount reflects earnings for the period ending June.
Cleherne Texas July 9 There is no change in the machinists strike today Both sides are noncommittal Mr Symonds master mechanic states there is nothing more to say
In regular session Mayor J. W. Link presiding the Orange city council granted a franchise to W. D. Bettis and associates for a private sewer system in Orange. The ordinances outline the project scope and regulatory terms for the new facility.
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