Houston and Texas Rail Schedule Highlights City Line Trains
Houston trains list multiple routes via Grand Central Depot including Missouri Kansas and Texas and International and Great Northern services. Through cars to Dallas and California bound trains run on a tight timetable with arrivals and departures posted for various connections and depots around Congress Avenue.
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Grand Depot
Missouri, Kansas and
Texas
Hich
Fifth Ward
Inn
Great Northern
Columbia Tap
International
Ress Avenue
Missouri, Kansas
Galveston
Houston
Henderson
Hotel Arrivals List From Various Cities
An itemized notice lists hotel arrivals with names and origins including St. Louis New York San Antonio Tacoma Galveston Chicago New Orleans Philadelphia and Virginia among others. Several pairs of spouses appear and towns noted span across Texas and the Midwest in a concise record of guests and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawlor
S. M. Boone
St. Louis
H. J. Labatt
Fred Seeber
New York
H. Ford
San Antonio
D. Strauss
H. J. Lutcher
J. H
Wyon Holland
L. Stephenson
A. P. Fugwell
Tacoma
M. L. Fignita
Galveston
Milwaukee
J. W. Paccho
Fort
Morrill
Austin
S&s
N. Felder
Spencer C. Russell
V. Davia
Waco
Charle
Charles Sage
Chicipoartin
New Orleans
G.R. Edson
W. Wistburn
la Ports
Te Utler
C. E. Salvage
Gal- Misa Collard
Marllo
Vo A. Odenwhter
Local Court Case At Angelton Raises Suspicion
Sandy Point Lorals, Point, Texas reports a tense county court scene at Angelton. Farner returns from Houston with rumors of a suspicious case. Dr. DuBose is mentioned as involved. Sickness prevails in the city at this time.
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Farner
Hotuston Ng
DuBose
Census Census Dallas Texas Religion Census Planned
Dallas association plans a religious census detailing church denominations and April 18 preferences. It seeks data from residents, with a rule that one in every hundred is contacted. Houston, Galveston and Northern Railway connections listed for transport.
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Dallas
Texas
Preston Street Tunnel Project Nears Approval
The International and Great Northern Railway plans a tunnel under Preston street tracks in Galveston. A. L. Bowers met Alderman Rosenthal and council committees to review drawings, with a final decision expected soon and work set to begin within ten days.
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International
Great Northern Railway
Preston Street
A. L. Bowers
The
Rosenthal
Bowers
Fort Worth to Sabine Pass Is the Projection
A. T. Byers announced plans for the Fort Worth Morsicana and Sabine Pass railway with a 400000 capital. The line would run from Fort Worth via Corsicana to Sabine Pass and connect Sabine Pass terminal facilities already secured. The venture includes a Corsicana to gulf survey and a Huntsville corridor option. The Fort Worth and Denver City Railway board meets to elect officers as Frank Trumbull arrives.
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Fort Worth
Texas
A. T.byers
Morsicana
Sabine Pass
Corsicana
Byers
Huntsville
Gulf
The
Fort Worth and
Denver City Railway Company
Frank Trumbull
Denver
Cheap rail fares to Galveston for Navy visit
Railroads in Texas announce very cheap rates to Galveston on March 19 to 24 to coincide with the North Atlantic squadron naval display. Central offers free to insiill the rate and Southern Pacific plans an announcement today. Houston will see many travelers via the Houston area and the Hanai Fe route. Two classes for the event. distance plan rate plus one fare or 5 maximum for three days.
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United States
Texas
Ognate
Galveston
North Atlantic Squadron
United States Navy
Central
Southern Pacific
Houston
Bruce Morton
Katy
Dallas
W. T. Hancock
Houston East
West Texas
William Doherty
Houston East and West Texas Railway
EB. Bering
Bay Shore Line
Parks
Rate Department
H. M. Fickinger
Colorado Southern Railway
North Atlantic
Seventy Miles of Heavyvelant Steel Ordered for Gulf Line
The Post notes purchase of fifty miles of seventy five pound steel for the International line between Longview and Houston. The company reportedly ordered enough steel to nearly complete Gulf division laying in seventy five pound steel, replacing fifty two and fifty six pound rails along part of the right of way. The project will greatly improve service as seventy miles of track remain to be upgraded.
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Post
Longview
Houston
Ihe
Double Header Action Sought by Gulf Coast Railroads
Texas station dispatch reports engineers on the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe seeking a hearing to ban double headers after recent injuries on Santa Fe trains. The commission may schedule a hearing soon as organizers continue to push for action. Royal visits and corporate motions fill the Galveston scene with executives from Missouri Kansas Texas and Houston and Texas Central passing through. Weatherford contracts extend the Chicago Weatherford and Brazos Valley line toward Waco with rights of way to be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Railroad Commission
Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe
Weatherford
Texaa
Chicago, Weatherford and Brazos Valley Railway
Weatherford Construction Company
Falnnda
Exes
Chicago, Rock Tnland and Railway
Wise County
Waco
Rate to Wave Meeting Authority in Waco
State Democratic committee action at Waco on March 12 and 18 authorizes Central agents to sell for trains arriving in Waco.
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State Democratic Committee
Waco
The
Central
Mogul engines mark end of double-heading on Santa Fe line
March 4 report notes the first Mogul locomotive received from Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. The move signals the end of double-heading on the road as freight and passenger traffic remains active. Also mentions travel bills, staff moves, and local railroad officials in Galveston and Dallas.
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Santa Fe
Cleburne
Texas
Local Bankruptcy and New Grocery Openings Reported
A. W. Frey er of Yoakum Texas filed voluntary bankruptcy with liabilities around 10000 and assets about 6000. In Alvin Texas the BE Wall Grocery company led by manager M I Spencer opened a large new stock of apples and fancy groceries in the Stacy block on Hardie street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Texas
A. W. Freyer
Alvin
BE. Wall Grocery Company
M. I. Spencer
Stacy Block
Hardie Atrest
Business Purchased Ledbetter Texas Hawks Pine Co-op
Dr J T O Barr has bought the building stock of woods and all accounts of the Ledbetter Pines Co operative Association. He paid Bankrupt Proceedings Galveston Texas March 5 B F Peymier Sr of Harris County filed for bankruptcy with debts of 4260 22 and exemptions not listed Referee Burnett recommended George W Ritchey of Brazoria County be adjudged a bankrupt.
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Ledbetter, Texas
J. T. O'Barr
Ledbetter Pines Co-operative Association
Galveston
Texas
B. F. Frymier, Sr
Harris County
United States
Fpeymier
Burnett
George W. Ritchey
Brazoria County
Local Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in Austin and Williams County
Carl Streich & Son, formerly of Sandoval in Williams County, file a bankruptcy petition with liabilities 4522 and assets 2035. W A Streich also petitions bankruptcy with liabilities 4548 and assets 3870. Gustav Byers of Byronville in Williams County files a voluntary petition in the Federal court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Carl Streich & Son
Sandoval
Willamson County
W. A. Streish
Aswell
Gustav Byers
Byornvilis
Williams On County
Smallpox Found in Caldwell Texas District
Several cases of smallpox were found in the negro portion of Caldwell Texas. The disease is mild, and no fatalities are expected.
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Caldwell
Texas
Hbo
Smallpox Cases Reported in Texas Towns
A March report from McGregor and Brookshire, Texas, notes smallpox cases. Health Officer Dr. Black and County Health Officer Dr. Halbert confirm one case in McGregor with precautions. In Brookshire, a new case emerges at pest camp as Dr. H C Cunningham reports three total cases and recovery of the first two.
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McGregor
Texas
Black
Halbert
Waco
Brookshire
H.C. Cunningham
Thirteen Smallpox Cases Reported in Village Mills Texas
Thirteen smallpox cases have developed in Village Mills Texas over the last ten days. Officials note the disease appears more severe than earlier fall cases and recount that the county commissioners abolished the penthouse, since neighboring counties did not take preventive steps to check the disease.
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Village Mills
Texas
Fire destroys tobacco barn on Morrnes farm near Montgomery
A larvae tobacco barn on Representative Morrnes's farm near Montgomery, Texas, was totally destroyed by fire the night before March 2. Loss estimated at $1000. Local fire units responded but could not save the structure. No injuries reported.
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Tobacco Norn
Montgomery
Texas
Inez
Barn Fire Destroys Hooper Cook Property at Prairie Dell
A blaze burned Mr. Hooper Cook's barn at Prairie Dell Texas destroying corn hay and more. Hogs were killed and several mules injured. losses estimate about 1900 dollars with no insurance.
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Georgetown
Texas
Hooper Cook
Prairie Dell
Texas Political Notes From Bremond and Merkel
In Bremond J M Dumnegen was instructed to vote for a white primary in Robertson county and for a convention. In Bryan Hon T S Henderson of Cameron, seeking the Seventh district seat, visited the city and plans another visit to address county citizens. Merkel notes Taylor county primaries set for April 21 with only county and precinct officers on the ticket.
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Bremond
Texas
J. M. Dumnegen
Robertson County
Bryan
Hon. T. &. Henderson
Cameron
Congres
R. L. Henry
Merkel
Taylor County
One Convict Kills Fellow In Ester Prison
In Hunteville Texas on March 5 Sam Lewis a life term convict from Fayette County fatally stabbed Jim Kelso a twenty five year old man from Fort Bend County in the Ester. Both are inmates at the facility and the incident is under investigation.
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Hunteville
Texas
Sam Lewis
Fayette County
Jim Kelso
Fort Bend County
Ester
Local Market Review Highlights Poultry Eyes and Prices
Mixed receipts of poultry and eyes today with demand strong and top prices paid. Carloads of fancy colored potatoes bananas and other goods moved to Houston markets amid good demand for poultry and stock meat while canning trade hints surface about California plants. Livestock demand remains steady with prices unchanged as market conditions shift due to supply constraints and freight advantages.
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Heng
Ile
Houston
Abc
Galveston
Nort Ténan
Kiinens City
Wikjeoh
Kirkland & Morrow
Arcord
Californias
Cary
Toth
Sone
New York
California
Ory
Prins
Cotton seed price deal reported in Houston area
Fritha reports interior towns near Houston paying 818.00 per ton for cotton seed meal and prime seed cake. Delivery terms noted for Galveston area.
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Fritha
Sud Calea
Houston
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T. Co. BR. R. Grand Central Depot
R. Juston
New Griecans
Darles Ison
Grand Central Depot
Antonio
N.Y
A. A
A. P. Hy
Arriva
Grand Central Depot Main Line
Bebe Orcereeae
M& Mies
Congress Avetiud
T. RB. BR
Kansas City
Cincinnat
G. WH. & Nom
Galveston and
la Porte
Goode Arriva
B.K
N. RR
Congress Avenue
Louisa
Chicago
VNO P
Laumbia
Velasco
Aiss P. Ind
FOTEL
Bristol
A. WA. Malin, Met
Mercy of Capitol Hotel
N. A. Hervey, Sr
Bedell Hervey
Mgr
Krror
Prudences
Tale Derstrom
Houston Transfer CO
Sandy Point
Preston Street Tunnel
Rouse
Mr. House
Henry ©. Rouse
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Company
Tie
A. Raymond
Mies Tillie Raymond
Edward
Jacob Reymond
Magnolia City
G. A. Quinlan
Houston and
Texas Central
Chas, Golding
Rock Taland
Colorado Souther
Colorado Springs
Colo
E. H. Cook
H. Hellen
Central Texas and Northwestern
Mr. Cook
Coldswell
Texas Political Notes
Bectie
Oladir Sabouts
Weert
Fac Simile Signature of
Local Market Review
Bears
Castoria
Vora City
Senta
Hkeetimeing
J. S. Dunlay Hardware CO
Travis Street
O'Neill Clothing Co
Main Street
LA Oe
Droumt
Lk Rordin
Peremound
Noother
Hayner Distilling CO
Dayton
GMO
Cincinnati
Gov
MH. Smith
Fh. Co
Anderton
G. Pi
Miller
Seta
Chattanooga
Washington
All Points
Mois
Cepeene Farrick Horwis
Houston, Texas
Indian Territory
Mexico
Repsdorph Tent and Awning CO
Maha Street
the Mills of the Gods
Preston Avenue
Schosser
Dallas Avenue
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