Houston Grand Central Depot Timetable Summary
Train schedule fragments list arrivals and departures for Houston lines and connections. Major routes include California Trains, Galveston, Galveston and La Porte, St Louis and Chicago mail, and Mississippi routes. Several depots and transfer points are named, with times ranging from early morning to late evening.
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Grand Central Depot
Galveston and
la Porte
Congress Avenue
St. Louis
Chicago
LAWLO R HOTEL ARRIVALS AND CITY REPORTS
The item lists arrivals to Lawlor Hotel including Harris Galveston Rassou Fort Butcher San Antonio Kyille Senden New York Williamson Victoria Clayton and other names. It also reports garbage department work for February ending 24 with 1935 carcasses and yards hauled, plus a suicide in Calm Texas and Galveston Houston railway schedules and depot connections.
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Lawlor
Harris
Galveston
J. K. Rassou
Fort Butcher
San Antonio
D. T. Kyille
R. A. Senden
New York
Williamson
Victoria
Clayton
J. L. Dysart
Dallas
J. H. Harte
Hearne
Mia
H. E. Wasgam
F. W. Schwiftman
Stowell
Texan
Hetnatein
L. M. Gibson
Savagual
PF. Ai
W. C. Smither
OF. Ath
St. Louis
Makal
Southern Pacific Board Changes and Resignations
The Southern Pacific Railroad directors accept George Crocker’s resignation as director and second vice president. H. E. Huntington is elected second vice president. John W. Mackay succeeds Crocker on the board, with Charles H. Tweed, William Doddridge, and others elected directors.
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New York
Southern Pacifc Railroad Company
George Crocker
H. E. Huntington
John W. Mackay
Mr. Crocker
Charles H. Tweed
Read
William Doddridge
Railroad Commission Sets Switching Charges for Galveston Line
Texas railroad commission on February 2 1900 ordered switching charges for cars destined to Galveston and Western railway points. Charges vary by distance from 1 mile or less up to over 2 miles. Applies to Galveston routes via Galveston Houston and Northern railway and other lines. Effective March 22 1900.
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Austin
Texas
Mareh
Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission of Texas
Galveston
Galveston and Western Railway
Galveston, Houston and Northern Railway
Galvedoy, Houston and Northern Railway
Chicago, Rock Island and Texas Railway Company
Fort Worth
Denver
Ruling on minimum weights for long carload shipments
An 1895 circular suspension allows long carloads of agricultural implements furniture and vehicles to follow minimum forty foot car rules if loaded in one day by one consignor and via one bill of lading. Portions left after full cars will be forwarded at the balance rate. The order notes emergency adoption due to external rules and potential later cancellation.
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Tedas
Two Surveys Map Katy Extension Into San Antonio
Two surveys by the corps of engineers map the Missouri Kansas Texas line from San Marcos to San Antonio. One route would enter the city west of the river, between rail lines, placing a depot within five blocks of the city hall. The second survey runs east toward a Leon corridor, near a military post, with depot proximity to downtown.
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San Antonio
Texas
Marsh
Corps of Engineers
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
San Marcos
San Antosilo
Southern Pacific
In- Sais
Great Dendeen
Tary Post
Leon
President Rousy Expected in San Antonio for Terminal Agilities
East Commerce street near the Alamo Piasa notes timely local context as President Rousy of the Missouri Kansas and Texas lines is expected in San Antonio Tuesday to settle terminal agilities in the city.
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Commerce Street
Rousy
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
San Antonio
Sleeper Arranged For Bryan’s Excursion Train Arrival
William Doherty of the Houston Eastland West Texas railway acted after a telegram announced W. J. Bryan would travel on the excursion train. Noting no sleeper was attached he secured a sleeper on the local accommodation train and met Mr Bevan with it about twenty five miles north of Houston, bringing Bryan into the city aboard the Pullman car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Doherty
Houston Eastland West Texas Railway
Letty
Shreveport
W. 3. Bryan
Doherty
Mr. Bevan
Houston
Pullman
Suspected foul play in Texarkana railroad death
William Willis, a longtime resident and railroad worker, was found dead near the Pittsburg and Gulf line five miles south of DeQueen. Foul play is suspected and the case will be investigated by railroad company agents. his remains will be brought to Galveston for interment.
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William Willis
Texarkana
Texas
Pittsparg and Gulf Railroad
Dequeen
Hammond Signor Tie Company
Shreveport
Pacific Express Officials Visit Texas Coast Field
Pacific Express traffic manager G. P. Stebbins and Route Agent J. A. Ruas passed through the city and will stay in Velasco and other coast towns for several days. They aim to assess local vegetable and berry crops and help farmers find markets for their products.
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Pacific Express
G.P. Stebbins
Pacific Express Company
St. Louis
J. A. Ruas
Velasco
Amex Folder for Travelers and Shippers Sold
American Express offers a new folder with travel and freight information including world maps and maps of Paris Berlin Hamburg and London. It notes travelers cheques details and announces Texas Midland excursion tickets to Waco on March 4 and 5 with return by March 19 for trains arriving March 4 morning.
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American Express Company
United States
Paris
Berlin
Hamburg
London
Waco
Texas Midland
Railway executives return from trips amid busy schedules
George W Taget visits the city as a guest of Lawlor. J D Bone of the Cotton Belt returns from New Orleans. Col J Andrews of the Southern Railway returns after two days on the road. W H Taylor of Houston East and West Texas reports gains after a business trip. W Doherty, general passenger agent, back from Shreveport excursion tied to the Houston East and West Texas line, the trip was well attended and the passenger department pleased.
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Bone
Cotton Belt
New Orleans
J. ©. Andrews
Southern Railway
W. H. Teylor
Houston East Aid
West Texas
Willian Doherty
Esaidant General
Hovston East and West Texas Railway
Shreveport
Ryan
Houston East and West Texas Railway
Houston Rice Mill Fight Spurs Editorial Fire
A Houston reader urges the city to secure the Jahn rice mill project amid rail side track disputes. The letter critiques Houston’s boastful progress, warns against obstruction, and calls for support to attract new industries despite local factions.
Houston Manufacturers urged action on failed mill project
D Woodhead writes that over 150 dollars were invested in buildings and machinery, yet lack of rail siding and track age facilities threatens the project. He predicts Mr Jaan may travel to Braymont or Galveston to seek help from Opesarpis, urging the Houston Manufacturers' association and Business League to mount a tireless effort to overcome the difficulties.
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Post
Houston
Texas
Denmark
Jahn
Goldier
Hoteton
Business League
Manufacturers’ Association
Pew Industries
United States
Jaan
Braywmont
Galveston
Opesarpis
Houston Manufacturers’ Association
Colter Exchange
D. Woodhead
Personal Mentions At The Capitol And Nearby Cities
A list of local residents and visitors mentioned in connection with the Capitol and surrounding areas. Names include Peter Jotecrand, R. M. Williamson, Lawlor, W. Nugent, W. M. Conroe, D. C. Richardson, and others from Josserand Virtoria Oklahoma Waxahachie New York Bristol HuniaVilly and more. Several travel and visit notes reference trips to Bristol Monterey and Hunterville with relatives and friends.
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Peter Jotecrand
Josserand
Capitol
R. M. Williamson
Virtoria
Lawlor
W. Nugent
W. M. Conroe
D.C. Richardson
Oklahoma
Bristol
Packard
Crewford
A. R. Atkinson
Waxahachie
R. Hy
Texan Avenue
Mra
G. W. Swift
Ciarngee
Cnera
Wertham
Atetia
Sophia Compton
Hunterville
Brunner Mites A
Isabel Compton
Ida Lewia
la Portes
Dre
Pragnor
John F. Anderson
Sheriff Anderson
Philippe iHivide
United States
M.D. Cohen
Lucile Golberr
Capriorrvenue
Mise Goldbetes
Fanny Kenda
Monterey
Mexico
Mise Esther Conlin
Emma Zorn
Trey
Mins
Merle Arnold
Rusa
W. BM. Tumby
Liberty
Houston
Paddy
J. D. Bone
Carson Belt
Fr. L. Boneen
E Owen
Madisonvilicerv
California
Mardi Gras
Two Alarm Fire No Damage Reported
Fire department answered two alarms yesterday morning with no damage in either case. Juntle HIM officiated a marriage between Stuart Peruson and Fiuege A at his residence Thursday night. Additional notices include temple services and a mental health restoration for J H Edwards.
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Juntle
Stuart Perguson
Mies 1
Fiuege
Boyle Hotel
Louvintain Street
Con
Frank Duo
Darnateld
Temple He Nrael
Patnaath
Vaamrr
J. H. Bdwards
A. C. Roberta
Fort Madison
Iowa
Transenicalasiyos Cangrees Aod
Git
Logru Roberts
Roberta
Clemens Memorial
Briogham and
Sebine
Houston Avenue
Welsendan
Ivory
Death of Eduard Muegge at Cuero Home
News from Cuero reports the death of Eduard Muegge at his Cuero residence at 3 a m. He was son in law of Captain J. C. Hutcheson and married Mildred Cemanese. Surviving relatives include a young daughter. He had recently been away from Berhusha and had spent weeks camping.
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Cuero
Eduard Muegze
J. C. Hutcheson
Bar
Ing
Misa Mildree Cemanese
Muegge
Berhusba
Obituary Notices From Cuero Texas March 2
Ed Mueg ro Jo died at 3 15 AM at his mother’s home after a long illness He was 20 years old and left a wife and one child along with his siblings He was buried at 4 PM that day Funeral details were impacted by telegraph delays and illness among attendees in Cuero Texas.
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Calm
Texas
Cuero
Marth
Ed Muegro
Tie
Mueggie
Hutcheson
Howstein
Evelng
Shooting at Houston Navigation wharf injures captain
At the Houston Navigation Company wharf a shooting affray occurred with bullets whistling near Captain George Kelly of the steamer Juno. Harry McCuver, a deck employee, was arrested for assault to murder in connection with a Thursday dispute that left McCuver with facial bruising. Bond set at $200.
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Houston Navigation Company
George Kelly
Juno
Harry McCuver
Kelly
Itle
McCliver
Justice Malech
Horse Slaughter After Street Car Collision
Yesterday morning Steve Beratus rode along Rusk street when his horse collided with a street car at Travis. The horse suffered a severed foot injury after the contact and endured pain until Mr. R Bruss Wood of the Houston Humane Society and the car company and owner agreed to have the animal killed. Wood plans to petition the city council for an ordinance allowing police to kill injured stock when recovery is impossible.
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Steve Beratus
Rusk Street
Travis Street
R. Bruss Wood
Houston Humate Society
Street Car Company
Horeo
Wood
Political rally at Cooks store on Washington and Houston
Speakers including Hon Join T. Browne will address a political gathering at Cooks store corner Washington Street and Houston Avenue tonight. A democratic meeting is anticipated with other speakers expected to participate.
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Cooks Store
Washington Street
Houston Avenue
T. Browne
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Ar & NO. RR
Ipton
8. A. Ry
N.Y. T
A. P. Ry
Granda Central Depot
Seaton Sa
Tito P
H. BE
Weport
Kansas City
Cincionati
Im Teas
DS Am
Lombia and
Velasco Tralos
Ting
Grandepot
Misanari
Hich
Fifth Ward
Inn
Great Northern
Columba Tay
International
Ress Avenue
Missouri, Kansas
Herderson
Great Norther
Malin
Mar
Capitol I Hotel
Ngvsis
PRIN
ATS
Houston Transfer Ca
Garbage
Fred Erickson
Rhage Department
Cromatory
Ronute
Central
Pacific
E. N. Drower
Commission
Katy
Mr. Bryan
A. Mannum
Monterey and Mexican Gulf Railway Company
Bruselas
F. Aeres
H. C. Archer
Pergee
H. A. Jones
Houston and Texee Central
Citr
W. Belp
Southern
W. Anid BD. Hood
Walnut Springs
Citizens’ League
Weatherford and Brazos
Pr. T. C. Poole
D. W. Bollwer
Commercial Club of
Merdian
Clifton
League
Express Company
George W. Taget
The
Loulaville and
Nashville
G. H. Snyder
Louisiana
Lavreber
Willams
Williams
Williama
Schevertady
Lyman
Smith & Wesson
Marlin
Merwin & Hulbert
J. S. Dunlay Hardware CO
Sercee
Bertard Muefgudb
Guyer
O'Neill Clothing Co
Main Street
Tate
G.H
H.R.R
al Leroy Font of
Congresa Bite Ee Chune Ge P and
T. A
Lipper
Miien
Soells
Captain & Taliaferro
E. K. Billingham
J. le Parks
Carter- Way
Wageer Baffet
VIA
Santa FE
Slave Central
G. W. Baldwin
Waco Boroga
Maas
N. Droupt
M.L. Robnins, G. P.T. A
B’y
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Washington
All Points
Scheie Bog
E. W. Dorres
City
M. W. Wright
Av Phone Age
Mills of the Gods
Preston Avenue
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