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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
6
Fragmentary timetable lists multiple trains and depots including Grand Central Depot and connections to Texas routes. Mentions: Central Depot, Congress Avenues, Galveston trains, Santa Fe Congress lines, and various arrival and departure times across channels and days. Contains partial times and station names amid garbled OCR.
Marshall Texas March District Court reconvened with Judge Levy on the bench. Henry Brown's case was heard after a prior death sentence reversed by a higher court. Brown pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree and the jury sentenced him to five years in the penitentiary. Wl White received two years for a related charge in the same proceeding.
Norfolk ships report arrivals from Galveston Port Limon and New York with crews, plus saltings for New York and Liverpool. The Norwegian bark Aenea Nilsen was inspected by the British steamer Reddan. crews remained ashore at Key? Sifehine while officers handled details. Additional notes mention the Trinda Leopold and Prince Leopold and ownership ties to Gihoster & Sonner.
Texars in New York. Special to The Pont. New York March 4 Following Tonans are registered in New York Houston W B Hicks Gilmayryne H C Rother Gilsey North MP Mineron Gilsey Dallas D M Haack and wife Grand Colon M Maloney Victoria I fi Antor WM Trompeos Colonnade Antonio M Pletcher Ie es Alpuley Morton
Reported from Hikhart Texas on March 2 Died at their residence twelve miles north of this place Henry Davis and his wife Ha ebe black jaundice reportedly in the same grave
An old advertisement fragment touts Grove's Black Root Liver Pills with references to Biot trode Ren active principle from Raxit. It mentions price around 25 cents and notes a private or domestic use context with sensational claims and minimal readable details.
President Rossevelt pledges strict enforcement of commerce and Sherman laws amid railroad and associated groups calling for disbandment. Council and Western trunk line committee discuss preventing traffic freedom and maintaining order as the East of Chicago and Caney Valley line interests await actions.
Directors and officers were chosen at a Galveston gathering. Edward Rippert, Edwin Summers Hayes, Victor Moraseta, and others named to the board for the coming year. Edward M Wipes elected president with J Paik as treasurer and transfer agent. L Deeming secretary and Balant, with Galveston and New York members joining the executive committee.
Public hearing announced on March 18 to consider amendments to general class rate tariffs for the railroad. Interested parties are invited to present views and evidence regarding the proposed rate changes between specified routes and sections, with a deadline for submissions before the hearing date.
Welle Fargo managers and Supt Tart inspected the Grand Central depot site where a new Wells Fargo depot will be erected. Bids will be advertised soon as work is planned to begin at the earliest possible moment. Assistant General Freight Agent Fife of the Railroad Commission attended and discussed grain shipments and carload tonnages with Texarkana officials.
Wharton Texas March 4 Judge 1 9 Barbee of Van Wieck right of way agent.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for coughs of all kinds. It claims coughs are cured by replacing inflammation with healthy tissue and emphasizes thorough throat and lung restoration.
Special rate notices issued yesterday by Houston Fast and Weather and Southern Pacific outline promotions for March and April travel. Fares include 25.59 from Shreveport and 25 from Houston with various event dates and sale windows. The schedule lists conferences, meetings, and church events across Texas and nearby states with return period validity and one third off standard fares.
Art Harriman concludes a careful inspection of the Neatimont oil fields in Teas near Port Arthur. Expectation grows about potential railroad and field changes, with Harriman slated to depart Port Arthur tomorrow for Houston.
In Madisonville Texas March 1 Madisonville debates extension of the Texas Central toward Navasiia and the possible independent railhead. The notice notes local sentiment and potential opposition. Funeral services for James Jones were held in Harrisburg with pallbearers listed. he had served in the Confederate secret service and worked as a watchmaker before becoming a railway engineer in the Southern Pacific.
The Garrison operation on the Houston East and West Terms opens a canning factory with costs around $2000 and essential machinery installed. It aims to produce canned goods and support local employment. Funeral notice for G. B. Thorne of Werth Tozer on March 4.
A Denver afternoon meeting announced by officials from the Houston and Texas Pacific Consolidation of Storehouses. The plan shifts storage duties to Southern Pacific and HenneTes lines, with storehouses reassigned and management reorganized under new leaders including Thorne and Perkine. The move aims to streamline operations across central wards and regional depots.
Fragmentary OCR shows mentions of a new general agent role, inspection of properties, and travel between Beaumont, Houston, and Temple. Names include Lee, Jim Evan, W. Bo Short, and others in connection with posts and investigations. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Round Top Tex as March 2 a notice seeks information on a missing mare described as gray with white face and branded, possibly taken to Colorado county. Reward of 25 dollars offered for return or information leading to recovery. communications directed to Round Top Texas.
A fragmentary report notes an early morning arrival of a passenger train running from Chiagl to Fi Paso over the Rocksland. It mentions a new service named Sreteni and a beltline connection to Kavess City via Bhurice and Chi enzo with a Senta Pe Pouce stop.
The East and West withdraw from vital passes after a withdrawal from the river section. The event notes Hob’s probable absence as East led the way to Witcham, followed by the Central team as the main West contingent moves to the final stages.
An Austin city report outlines quarterly transit figures for the period ending March. The document notes ridership, route efficiency and funding allocations affecting service delivery and future planning.
A string of railway officials and traveling personnel were observed around Houston as they returned from assignments or visited local offices. Notable names include J M Kotatt of Santacrn Tallwarls, K Hossey of Katycane, and J Motine of Portland Steamship, with arrivals from New Orleans and Palestine offices and a welcome at the local headquarters.
March 4 report of Leale Gitnes killed in a tragedy at Calvert. Funeral procession described as the longest in memory, with a large crowd from nearby towns and twelve state representatives among attendees from the Agricultural and Mechanical College.
An ad style testimonial claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey cures consumption and strengthens the body. Letters from patients like Mrs Allington and ED Schobarth praise the product, stating it restored health and treated chronic coughs and lung issues. The copy warns against fake imitations and notes the whiskey is marketed for all ages with a free booklet offer.
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