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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1901
Page
7
The page lists trains and times for Grand Central Depot with connections to Houston, Galveston, San Antonio, and Chicago. It mentions through cars, express and local trains, and special Sunday services with limited departures and arrivals.
The page mentions hotel arrivals in New York and Houston along with a murky reference to the Fate of Prince Edwarda. It notes a murder of John Gray and trailing events linked to a crime scene and subsequent investigations. The text suggests a sensational thread connecting social venues to a sequence of violent acts.
Undelivered parcels listed for several individuals including L. Dwyer, J. Bollard, J. H. Texans Ben Willer, B. C. Dut Mille Clr, Haswood Hurd, I. Kapp and MM in a Proa Temalaing Unig Uvered office file. The Welle Fargo Company express post records show delays for PEP ciding Jui 1001.
In Chicago July 20 Judge Kohlsaat denied blocking railroads from enforcing a rule against mixed carload shipping. Forwarding brokers claimed violation of interstate law, while railroads argued agents could pressure carriers. The court ruled the rule enforceable under interstate commerce terms, affecting the Delaware Lloyds, Krak Karol line and others.
A railroad dispute over routes and extensions seeks settlement by J Purpont Arganoulpulated directors and Vanderbilt as sole referee. The article notes arbitration will determine the future of Western lines, Northwest routes, and potential transcontinental alliances while stressing preservation of harmony among contending interests.
San Antonio surgeon D Amon Graves, longtime chief surgeon for the Atlantic System of Southern Pacific, reports he has not been notified of his retirement. President Hara has extended authority to Dr Mathew Gardner of the Pacific system to oversee the Atlantic segment. Graves has served sixteen years, covering Texas to Louisiana.
The report lists amended reduced fares for paths to conventions and meetings across Gatesville Hillsboro Indianapolis and Detroit plus New York and Fort Worth. Notable travel includes Missouri Kansas Texas official travel by Max Maxwell superintendent and his wife aiding a ailing son with a private car.
Mr William O Cooger passed through Nacogdoches with grading outfit bound for the line between Brook and San Augustine the Beaumont to Galveston railroad. Plans show a contract on the Texas and her Odea extension with costs to complete the road to San Augustine by winter.
Miners Wells Texas reports Gulf and Brazos Valley Railroad received a shipment of 1000 tee this week for the extension toward Jacksboro. General manager Mr. Carver notes the line’s advancement and the crew's progress on the project.
Vague notes report visits by W Turner vessel agent at Fort Worth, H C Arthur Kaneax City Southern commercial agent, Jocen traffic manager, Rees assistant general freight agent, and George H renee freight from Great Northern with Palestine HQ, all in the city yesterday on business.
Austin Texas July 20 news from Transcedar reports John Greenhaw shot and mortally wounded by Will Humphries. Humphries, son of Jim Humphries slain with his two sons in a lynching, is about 17 and the pursuit followed arrest efforts in Transcedar.
July report from Fr A Sterrett on the Lose Star and Crescent pipe line contract notes the plague of typhoon like mosquitoes in Taylor's bayou area diminishing. He cites incidents of camp losses and eerie death tolls but expects further marsh work to reduce breeding as crews prepare to move toward Houston.
A sawmill near Clarkaville Texas burned early Thursday morning. The fire started in the planter room between 2 and 1 o clock, quickly spreading to the adjoining lumber and lofts. About 600,000 board feet of timber and the machinery were consumed with no injuries reported.
In Terarkane Texas July 2, a fire from burning forests scattered the pelroy encampment eight miles from the pines. The long, including stored implements, was destroyed. Burleson Texas July 19, the residence of Mrs. N K Lahey burned at 4 am. House and contents were lost. a subscription drive circulated for her.
Fire breaks out at Kaufman public school in Kaufman Texas around 4 o clock in the afternoon causing substantial damage. The 16 000 building cost was 120 000 with 10 000 in insurance and the blaze is believed to have been started by lightning.
A barn belonging to farmer Bidd near Watahachit Texas burned after a lightning strike. The blaze destroyed several hundred dollars worth of feed and caused significant property damage.
A structure on Henderson Street in Greenville is reported destroyed by fire. The blaze occurred early morning and damaged the building and its food storage area. Firefighters assisted and no injuries are immediately noted.
A morning blaze in Austin partially destroyed the fence of Mrs. Evana at the corner of Kour Roeuth and Sao Jacinte Directe Liga street. Fire crews reported minor injuries and estimated the loss at five dollars.
A patient notes long term coffee use caused sleepless nights and headaches. After trying Pestum Food Coffee, the taste improved and health conditions stabilized, with a friend and brother praising the remedy and the user no longer craving coffee.
An advertisement promises quick at home cures for sexual weakness and related male health issues. It urges men to send name and address to Dr J W Kage in Detroit for a free receipt and full directions, citing testimonials about regained vigor and strength.
Teresa Sherman and July Shen sue Gunter Jones and the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Company for 87000 alleging failure to make a payment. The case proceeds in Sherman court with jurors and witnesses in the fourth week of trial.
Fragments describe Pan-American Exposition trains leaving Chicago daily at seven P.M. for Niagara Falls, with connections and fares in transit notices. Mentions Michigan Central and Pan American sources, but text is garbled and Partial details persist.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a contracting or freight issue with a telephone contact and a railroad fee. Details are unclear but indicate scheduling or service concerns for CAPEA or Syenue.
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