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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1902

Page

8

Railroad Schedule Itemized Timetables and Stops

Rail timetable shows arrivals and departures at Grand Central Depot and connected lines with multiple trains listed by number and time. It notes Sunday and holiday specifics, with several trains to and from Galveston Waco and Santa Fe routes and references to depot names and times.

Grand Central Depot Santa Fe Congress Galveston L &Gar Con. Ertes Street Grand Central Houston

Grandmother Gray of Indiana Receives Shocking Family Claims

A truncated 19th century style notice reports Mrs Ryiert Gray of Gil Vir Silaeyece being identified as a grandmot her suspected of two weeks of celebration around her birth. The piece mentions maternal connections to Howard Vaughin and a history of marriages within the family, noting age gaps and lineage details.

Gray Indiana Gil Siaiest National Merker Youry Howard Vaughin Mewangho Bodowald Yenze Roort Paw Orl Vauigtn Grindsen Serta Senerjon

Bremont College Women Feature Prompts Hampshire Visit

Fragmentary text describes Bremont College event about women and a visit to a southern home, promising an illustrated feature. No clear names, dates, or locations beyond vague references.

Bremont College Nasiville Herop

Orders of Commission Affects J and G N and Cotton Belt

Avastin Texas July 4 the allroad commission approved an application by the International and Great Northern and Cotton Belt amending the common tariff for fruit and vegetables effective August 1. Reshipments in carload lots from connecting points will be made over the corresponding lines. Also approval granted for Houston and Texas Central to adopt maximum return rates for watermelons in carloads from Hockey Waller Prairie View and Hempstead to points north. Expires September 15 1903.

Avastin Texas Allroad Commission Fiat Houston and Texas Central Authority Hockey Waller Prairie View Hempstead Texas Central

Texas Rail Speed War Claims Front Rank in Time Trials

A prominent railroad man cited Texas leading the speed race with Galveston Houston and Henderson No. 44 as one of the nation’s fastest trains. He noted its six minutes per mile pace and stops, plus other rapid schedules between Camden Atlantic City and nearby cities. He attributed the high timing to prize incentives and aggressive contracts shaping railway performance.

Texas Pote Rou Galveston Houston Henderson

Popular Railway Man Takes New Post Amid Turbulent Times

A prominent railway executive, formerly traffic manager at the Plait system, is named president of the White Combustion Governors company in New York. The board includes Wrono, Westthw, and Parveworth among others, with directors from firms like American Electrical, Central Foundry, and Archibald BR.

Fijent Honstan Lawe Wereih Pinaetienr Citvalane Wieau Combustion Goverien Company New Ykor Leith Shea DORA Conte Bieload Praies Germany Disi Weatthw Qlotworthy Chetaleal Compas Burniment Mid Aeqond Junie J. Parveworth Gon Veoh Kattern Egeat New York Oul John H. Tadudi American Electrionay Big Company Baltliners Samuel A. Houwe Bradutrect

Steam versus electricity in rail transport debate grows

A heated exchange among officials tests whether steam or electric rail will dominate suburban and freight service. A prominent Pennsylvania official doubts a steam railroad exists in America, arguing electricity will eventually replace steam and transform nationwide freight handling.

Avice Amagnim Parmerivaniane Eleetric Syeteme Owise Wale Pennsylvania Ameortes

Rival Power Systems In Tug Of War For City Transit

A debated choice between electric and steam transit lines unfolds in New Fork vicinity. Proponents argue electric power offers speed cleanliness and economy while steam emphasizes organizational strength capital and experience in a contest seen as even odds between the two systems.

New Fork Cincinnati Mde

Southern Pacific Transfers and Jurisdiction Expansion

The Southern Pacific passenger traffic department is reorganized with transfers taking effect Friday August 1. Key changes include Captain W W Mobrow gaining extended jurisdiction over Houston and Texas Central, W S Sapler becoming general baggage agent of the entity system, and the Houston and Texas Central baggage department moving to the main passenger traffic office at Franklin Avenue and Main Street.

The Southern Pacific W. W. Mobrow Southern Pacific Mini Hue Houston Texas Central W. 8. Sapler Houstonane ‘Ewes Central Houston and Texas Gentral Prankish Ayenve and Main Street PD. FE. Hollingsworth Fli Morse Leanne Ws estupidWanger Tekken H. B. Abbot

Galveston A Mistracked Rail Line Involving Gulf Coast Route

An unconfirmed report suggests the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway may route to Galveston via a new outlet. Galveston officials and Santos entity leaders monitor the prospect while noting the railway would impact port traffic and city plans.

Galveston Teas Autin Heck Island Calveston Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company Galvestas Polk Sant Foani Nixon Galvéeton

Speculation at Velasco Texas rails on new road plan

Mystical chatter in Velasco July centers on a proposed Velasco Brag and Northern line rail project. Reported aims include extending to Clemens State Farm to handle freight from a new plant, with discussions of rights over intermodal routes and potential gains for local rail workers.

Velasco Texas Velasco, Brag and Northern Clemens’ State Farm Meena

Tape records set price highs in short session

A crowded market segment yielded high price records last Saturday. The session highlighted strong demand and notable gains for several assets as traders reacted to ongoing reports and anticipated economic shifts. Public attention focused on key players and the implications for future transactions.

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Transcontinental Great Northern Announces Excursion Rates

The International and Great Northern unveiled a winer excursion rate with round trip privileges to Monterey Mexico City and other destinations. Tickets priced at Monterey $1500 Sultiilo $17.25 Mexicoity $30.80 with limited validity and remarks by city organizer George Di Hunter. The note discusses exchange rates and travel costs, claiming affordable living in Monterey and other Mexican locales during 1957, and mentions cautions about price differences and regional appeal.

Great Norther Monterey Guadalupe Mexico Baltuta Slehta Americhis

Santa Fe line tour notes San Angelo Brady extension push

Vice President L J Polk tours the San Angelo branch inspecting the line and reports efforts to extend the Frisco from Brownwood to Brady with hundreds of workers to complete the contract. Colonel Polis is to meet residents as ships from the extension move forward amid active construction in Brownwood and Navasota, Texas.

Brownwood Texas L. J. Polk Santa’ Fe Posse San Angelo Colonel Polis Recitizens of T Hey

Radey at Corpus Christi in July Assignment

Radey, division superintendent, visits Corpus Christi, Texas, in July for unspecified duties as part of a regional oversight tour.

Local Railway Office Plans Rest Home for Palestine Area

In a private setting at Palestine, officials discuss establishing a rest facility for railway workers. The plan, backed by the International and Great Northern network, aims to create a quiet retreat near the natatorium for employees and their families.

Palestine

Rail and shipping notes mix with labor strikes and plans

Reported moves include Canadian Pacific ordering new locomotives and Southern Pacific seeking hires. Rock Island aims for an improved Memphis to Wisconsin link while Baltimore and Ohio considers passenger differentiation. The Atlantic coast and northeastern notes hint at broader network changes amid a shadowed strike week.

Santa Fe Canadian Pacific Pennsylvania Bonthern Pacific Southwetern Rock Island Enim Memphis Texas Patina Ofilel Insfon St. Louis Porix Baltimore Ohio Chituen Felda Teviumont Reuil Geeds New York

Railroad officials and visitors visit North Texas notes

Local and regional railroad figures including Captain A C Hatches, Mr Judi Pee, and J M Romer are in town reporting on washouts and track conditions. News cites the Houston and Texas Central line actions, Great Northern service, and ongoing repairs around Austin and North Texas with multiple coaches moved and troops coordinated.

Roo McKibbin To &T Louis Kansas City A. C. Hatches Galveston, Houston Henderson Austin Sestichis Judi Pee Baltimmore Ohio Southwestern W. Ob. Mebee Honaton Tisne Vettivat Brasher Hieysten Aind Texas Central J. M. Romer Tex Jonas Utling Great Northein Deeenpan Dye Tees Wilecousle Welly Farso Grand Central Depot Whlip Tpoo Progreseine Fargo Homer Nair Waco Bixin Houston Antil Figin Katy TY Xe Astin Miurlio Wiese Navador Dyllns Corsicana Itc Tnternational Great Northern Houston Qnit Texan Central San Marcos Wither Southern Pacific Hourtton Tegna Howton Texas Mr. C. O. Sedgwien Sory Ovnother Southwesters Bouchwestern Nes Matihiger Ni Miller Teveten Texsae Central Wogivoer Willian W. Kelioge Nayisola Courtney Bottoms Miller

Dividend Declared by United Bates Cotton Duck Corp

At a New York meeting, directors of the United Bates Cotton Duck corporation declared a dividend of S per cent on preferred stock out of ten tenths earnings, payable October 1. The corporation's April report shows net income offset by material, labor, and other costs, leaving a balance of $177. Also discussed were intercompany actions involving Mount Vernon Weathers Collop Duck and related intercorporate arrangements under Ocean sale orders.

Cotton Duck Corporation New York United Bates Cotton Duck Corporation Airectora Mount Vernon Weatherrs Collop Duck Company Earth Statee Unite Dock Company Ronomy Pany Atx

Train travel praise from a happy passenger aboard the Two Thru Trains

A gentleman on our Two Thru Trains praised the service en route to Kool Colorado. He described the journey as splendid and thanked the staff for comfortable accommodations and prompt, courteous travel.

Kool Kasorado Clias Paseenger Gervipe ColLaent Nithwins Renerdits

Fragmentary note on loan funds and mortgage bond terms

A damaged fragment notes a loan amount of 150000 and a mortgage bond related to the company. The text mentions paying into a fund and an unspecified rate or security, but details are unclear.

Senator Teller Explains Colorado Senate Candidacy

A letter from Senator Menor M. Teller to W. J. Griffith, chairman of the silver Republican State Committee, outlines his view on whether to seek re election. He says he will accept the nomination if the state convention endorses it, otherwise he will not run. He leaves the final decision to the voters and party conventions.

Cripple Creek Coto The Times Today Jeter Menor M. Teller W. J. Griffith Repubican Cominkkrse United States Senate

Albany man praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

A well known Albany man, Ww. Manning of Albany, widely known in trade circles as the Albany i hentes ce representative, reports relief after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for a contracted attack of measles. He urges others to obtain it from local druggists.

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