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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1900
Page
9
Fragmentary timetable lists Grand Central Depot operations, California Trains, Galveston Galveston Houston routes, and arrivals for multiple connections. Notes special trains, Sundays only services, and depot locations with minor timing details and exceptions.
The Imperial Hotel Atreaumont announces weekly and monthly summer rates for private baths. The building now includes electric lights and telephone in each room. LC Hervey, efficient steward, manages the property with streamlined reservations from the Capitol at no charge.
A well attended meeting of the South Texan Poultry and Pet Stock Association was held at Hinchins house last night. A selection of judges for the December show was discussed with plans to finalize at the next meeting on the first Wednesday of next month. A committee was appointed to arrange the lease thirty days before the show and to pursue a percentage plan with substantial cash awards.
An adjourned meeting will resume at 10 oclock to consider pending charges and actions. Officials plan to review the matter over the next few days, with the council awaiting further guidance and possible statements forthcoming.
A Texas advertisement proclaims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles and promises relief and testimonials by mail from Dr. BR Sle, with a tester from Alex Hamilton, banker, and a Houston drug firm offering the product for $1.10 per kit.
The Post reports the Kaysee sale to Santa Fe and indicates a near term purchase of Gulf and Interstate. Santa Fe plans Beaumont traffic arrangements via Gulf and Interstate and will appoint a Beaumont general agent as a preliminary step toward a broader sale to Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe.
T. J. Freeman of Texas and Pacific railway announces that all Texan lines will be represented at a railroad commission hearing tomorrow in Austin to address the Texarkana situation. The entire commission will attend.
The Texas rail battle pits major lines against each other as Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe expand into former Southern Pacific territory. Santa Fe aims to acquire Gulf and Interstate from Beaumont to Galveston linking pine timber regions to Gulf markets. Officials expect a formal transfer after regulatory steps, with competition valued for market access and timber sales.
H M Mayo of the Sunset Central literary department returns from New York and praises Texas coast country. He notes people discuss Texas possibilities and railroads advertise its advantages. He mentions hearing about laws seen as inimical to capital and remarks Texas has been badly advertised.
The article argues Texas leads in attracting capital and migrants, noting Eastern praise for Texans as intelligent and industrious. It contends other states push to develop resources and attract capital, but Texas remains the banner state offering advantages to capitalists and workers, despite external criticism.
Conflicting reports on merchants rate withdrawal from Texas to New York prompt Sunset Route officials to deny the change. Morse says the 1 1 3 cent fare is carried as announced by New York Merchants Association, with Houston to New York at 41.15 and full rates on other lines around 44.50 to 44.80. The plan advised merchants to route freight via Southern Pacific, while other lines may follow by offering the rate and affecting Southwestern association pricing. Potentially more sales and ticketing under the merchants’ fare are noted as the outcome remains uncertain.
At a town meeting in the court house W. G. Barron was chosen chairman and John S. Doughtie secretary. The goal was to start the bull in motion to secure terminal grounds for the railroad extension. A sizable sum was raised and committees appointed to reach absent mechanics.
The Austin and Northwestern railroad dissolves the office of general freight and passenger agent, previously held by Mr. Palfrey. Vice President Selmaker announces the change, directing all freight and passenger correspondence to him and noting resulting unrest among local railroad men.
Wharton Texas July 29 the Cane Belt railroad reaches the Macaron track on town edge trains run daily at 3 pm. Work starts immediately on depot building and the town's track through is graded and ready for iron. Coney Valley extension forging rapidly second section of the red nearly half finished road now within seven miles of Van Wieck.
The Southwestern Freight Association holds an important meeting in St Louis today. Items of Texas interest will be discussed including the commission’s 25 percent rate on Texas freight. No clear opinion on possible action is available.
The article notes freight solicitors in town with agents from Velasco Terminal Kangwas City Southern and Southern Pacific. It mentions H. Apeher from Galveston, W W H Taylor in North Texas, and R B George returning from La Porte encampment. Central hauled 1500 people to view the soldier boys on Sunday.
New York July 3 The Goulds challenge Huntington control as they push a through line from the Missouri river via the Northwest to the gulf shaping a potential Texas route. Southern Pacific opposition and Rockefeller interests fuel a high stakes railway power struggle in Texas and New York with likely broader effects on freight and passenger traffic.
The funeral of Dr. T. J. Boyles will be held at 5 o clock this afternoon from the family residence near Rusk Bridge and San Jacinto, with Rev. H. D. Aves officiating. An amended list of pallbearers includes honorary members G. A. Quinlan J. C. Baldwin M. G. Howe Eugene C. Blake L. A. Daf fin & BR. Tuggle and others such as Major EB. W. Cave Captain 0. CG. Drew and Dr. D. F. Stuart.
Captain Baldry of the Salvation Army was in the city yesterday while traveling to Galveston where he is stationed. He has been at Little Rock.
A testimonial from W C Joselyn, a San Francisco merchant tailor, claims Dr Harter's Iron Tonic revived his health after years of illness including ulcers and paralysis of a limb. He describes dramatic recovery and regained strength after taking multiple bottles and notes a Texan endorsement. The piece advertises Dr Harter's remedies and free sample offers.
The Union Baptist Association of churches from Hardt Galveston Brazoria Lee Fort Bend Washington and Waller counties will convene Friday August 10 at 10 am with Second Baptist Church Hardy Street and Liberty Avenue Fifth Ward in the city. Messengers are urged to notify R. J. C. Hudson chairman of the entertainment committee to arrange housing.
A brief note describes a scenic route to the north and east passing Hervey restaurant and Observalloy through Osarka, with downtown stops at 26 Main Street in Pallas and 109 West Commerce Street in San Antonio.
The notice outlines a July 25 program with daily Houston Day band concerts, infantry cavalry artillery and signal corps displays, twenty big shows, dance and promenade concerts each night, and a fall course from Nos. 4 and 7 at Sour Lake to correct issues for months.
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