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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1900

Page

14

Railroad Schedule List of Trains and Arrivals

The schedule details departures and arrivals for Grand Central Depot and Houston facilities with multiple lines to Dallas Denton Galveston La Porte and other destinations. Services include express and local trains with noted times, connections, and Sunday adjustments.

Grand Central Depot Galveston and la Porte E- al Roios Grand Central Teane Columble Tap Great Northern Miesoor Kareas Teasay Galveston Houstoe Hancers International Gira Northern

Dixon colored orphan home directors meet at Gilmer Texas

The Dixon colors orphan home held a directors meeting in Gilmer Texas with Bookser of Mallas presiding. Officers elected included Buckner as president Griggs first vice president Hood second vice president and Beato secretary with W Bos Sr treasurer. General manager Rev W Le Dixon chosen with headquarters at Gilmer and Dallas. The institution follows Buckner’s orphan plan and sits about one mile south of Gilmer on the Cotton Belt railway after white donors contributed about 100 acres.

Gkmer Texas Hotinn Rey RC. Bookser Mallas R. CG. Buckner Rey A. R. Griggs Wote Pixon Dallas G. W. Hood Joh Marshall Ron Dongleon Alex Hudson W. Boyd J. M. Carroll Gilmer Demm CG. Buckner Rev A. It Griggs Énc Ev. Seo Mare Ohail Ron N. Beato Pittsburg W. Bos, Sr J. W. Budsey EW Wright D. Mernon Mi Advisory Board W. le Dixon Enterprise

Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery Ad

An old Texas classified-style claim touts Hall’s Great Discovery claiming to cure kidney bladder and related ailments in men women and children. The ad promises a trial bottle for $3.60 with a money back offer and lists manufacturers and distributors including Houston drive company and Alix Hamilton Banker.

Hall BP. O. Hox Oy Ion Ban Houston Drive Company

Santa Fe and Gulf Coast Rail Deal Moves Forward

A long discussed sale of the Kansas City Gulf and Interstate rail line to Gulf Colorado Santa Fe is reportedly advancing. The Post notes new traffic arrangements linking Beaumont to Galveston and plans to connect Gulf Interstate with the Santa Fe system, potentially enabling expanded export freight and a future extension to the Montromercy line.

Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas City Railroad Kaysee Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe GUI Colorado and Santa Fe Gulf and Interstate Beamoint Galveston Bunt Ie iKansas Santa Fe Ely Tellize Mull

Southern Pacific Inspection Report Highlights Divisional Averages

A Southern Pacific inspection report covers main line and division averages across districts. It cites names like W. R. Martin and J. B. Bolton, with section foremen and roadmasters listed, noting averages and locations such as El Paso and San Antonio in the heat shops at San Antonio.

Southern Pacific Benet Danas Almlore Andi Tenet Loiatana AlouWion el Paso Bolton Murnihy Powe Hayes Foreman Kelly Sian Antonio

Passenger traffic up as Dig Four reports higher earnings

Passenger business remains heavy in July with Michigan routes and central trade points showing strong travel. The Dig Four firm posts two weeks earnings of 19288.18 and a payroll derived gain, while Pennsylvania lines report solid ticket sales at major city centers. Passenger officials expect continued growth as year ending June 20 exceeds prior figures by about 122000 dollars.

Tadianapolis Haytoan Michigan Central Trade Association Lake Boluan Wealery Moavon

Navajoas Growth Promises with Calvert Extension Talks

General Superintendent Leroy Trice and Chief Engineer Trasmell arrived to discuss surveys for the Calvert Waco and Brazos Valley extension through Navatata. Committees expect full surveys before firm proposals, while Navala grows commercially with crops and melon shipments boosting the local economy.

Navasot Texas Leroy Trice Ant Trasmell International and Great Northern Road

Railroad Commission Quorum Dwindles Amid Communication Gaps

In Alletin Texas a quorum of the railroad commission fails due to absence of Commissioners Storey and Mayfield leaving Chairman Regmna as the lone town member. Attorneys to appear Monday for another preliminary test day on the 25th Texarkana rate. News notes include transport agents and lines sending representatives to Shreveport and Canada. Telephones trial by rail lines to aid Rust region freight and ticket deals for Carnegie library fund are mentioned.

Alletin Texas Storey Mayfield Regmna Texarkana

Bonded Indebtedness and State Contract Awards Noted

County officials report on bonded indebtedness for Houston and state funds, with Comptroller Finley advising reporting adjustments. Contracts awarded for supplies to state institutions include evaporated fruits and beans, with Austin firms and others listed. railroad valuation disputes and Supreme Court writs noted alongside staffing and examination updates.

New Orleans Firms Probe Shreveport Freight Rates

New Orleans commercial outfits accuse Shreveport jobbers of profiting from Texas trade via favorable freight terms. Delegates report Shreveport brokers offering favorable refinery pricing on shipments, with New Orleans principals unsettled by why they do not push to secure similar rates. The dispute centers on freight charges and distribution leverage across Crockett and Winothan regions.

Shreveport Austin Terre New Orleans Ihem Hustlig Texas Crockett Thetatoe Winothan Eugal Bhiruveport Lew & Erite

Safety Appliance Law Drives Railroads to Air Brakes

Texarkana Texas July 23 All railroad lines at the point are loading old draw bar and hand brake cars for storage as the Safety Appliance Law forces adoption of new air brakes.

Texarkana Texas Thin Point Congress

Polite Fire Hero Faces Daring Adventure at Fifth Avenue Fire

A New York fireman recalls a calm gentleman who helped during a blaze at a Fifth Avenue hotel. The man stood in an upstairs room brushing a hat and coat, refused escape until others were safe, and prepared to descend a ladder after firefighters opened a path to safety.

Colllewn New York Tate

Observation sleepers along the Ozarks route noted

Fragmentary OCR mentions Harvey Foniaures and a route to the North and East through the Ozarks with references to offices and streets including Math street in Dalles and West Commerce street in Aunenie. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations.

Harvey Foniaures Pery Ozarks Math Street Dalles Weat Commerce Street Daa Aunenie

State Encampments and Tax Rulings Highlight Texas News

News notes detail adjutant general plans for Camp Sherman and attendance at the New Jersey State Rifle Association shoot at Sea Girt. Revenue Commissioner Mulanagan cites a Washington ruling on special taxes for undivided profits. State health chief Dr. I J Jones returns from Corsicana after smallpox inquiries. Texas boards adjust education census and Wortham census changes amid a 9 percent rise in scholastic options.

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Cyrene Comedy Company to Perform at Forest Park

The Cyrene Comedy company, a well known traveling attraction, has been engaged for matinees and night July 29 at Forest Park.

Cyrene Vorest Park

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