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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1902
Page
8
Fragmentary timetable shows arrivals and departures at Grand Central Depot and Bay Street terminal with times like 0.05 am and 7.30 am and notes on Nos trains 11S, 4.00, and 6.55 am. Mentions Milwaukee Road and Galveston trains in terse listing.
A party of Southern and Masters capitalists led by John H. Kirby visited Sabine Pass and Herrment to inspect the line and discuss Kirby interests plan to build up the property. Members include Murray Carleton Edward Whittaker and others from New York and Houston. The group expects to return to Houston Wednesday with a possible Port Arthur stop.
Special report notes arrivals at Port Bee Louisiana with ships including Hugin from Timpico via Progresso and from Liverpool and Port Tian. Wilhelmina from Galveston. Roddam from Galveston. Bangor from Galveston and additional vessels such as Whitney from Havana and Beverly from Port Tian.
A famous brand from the American market is highlighted for its champagne quality. The Chandon name appears linked with a celebrated vintage and refined palate appeal, emphasizing luxury and refined taste in a premium offering.
Official notice states property will be sold for taxes with bids due by the sixth instant. It mentions property details and conditions if the property is redeemed or sold. City Secretary signs the notice.
The Texas Southern railway officials led by President Walker oppose removing the depot in the county seat. They filed a petition seeking routes for steel embedded tracks and heavy rail car orders, detailing specifications and costs for 2000 hopper cars and related infrastructure.
A broad historical note outlines Southern Pacific Construction work on a major system, detailing routes, locations, and triggers for ties and grades. It references West belt, Glow Niven, Vitennion OF 4 See, and multiple regional points including Texas and New Orleans. The text lists timelines, transport corridors, river crossings, and proposed grade reductions with associated costs and labor considerations.
The railroad commission refused the San Diego depot relocation proposal in Duval County. It ruled the authority lacked to order the depot shift beyond town limits, noting state and county rules require a depot within the town’s units when a railroad passes through a county seat. The plan would move the depot away from the business section, a change the commissioners rejected.
The Southern Pacific contracted with American Car & Foundry for a 100 car batch of 0260 Bat and 1008 Weren box cars. The specification lists overall car lengths, wheelbase, and underframe features with 100 delivery.
The Sun set Limited marks its last run of the season from San Francisco on April 21 with travelers heading south. The notice details schedules, connections, and agency instructions, noting refunds and future service considerations for passengers amid shifting lines and itineraries.
A garbled dispatch describes rail service changes at Grand Central, detailing trains operating in and out and noting schedules starting Sunday. The notice mentions general power, personnel, and depot observations with unclear extra details.
A local notice announces a smoker event at the hall on Congres arene in Lampasas. The gathering, organized by the Railway Clerks of Amilo and chaired by officers including Sean ECR, aims to discuss labor issues and seek backing for the union.
Mr Frederick Taliner of Calileria Weekly visited Texas officials with Colonel Moree of Boitheen Wacko to obtain data on various topics. Palmer described travel plans to Galveston Beaumont and other state points. The Railroad Commission in Austin planned a meeting today with potential actions by its two members.
In Galveston on March 17 a series of promotions occurred in the general post office due to Mose Tarris transfer to Las Angeles. Ernest J. Peters becomes diversion clerk. Richard Hancock becomes stock gates clerk. Judyard Wontwloe becomes mailing clerk. All are longstanding postal workers advancing in rank.
Readable portions describe Superintendent Lee and a maintenance head leaving the department. The text mentions Ledbetter and Nello in relation to the Teatrel Khe, with an absence of a master or leader for a few days.
A fragmentary notice notes a clerical gathering scheduled one week from today. Details are unclear due to garbled text but reference to clerks and a meeting remains.
Miss Elizabeth Hesselman of Neenah Wisconsin testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her irregular menses and pain after a severe cold. She reports improved health and regularity within months and urges other women to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
The readable portion references a matter involving Caeles Patan and checks but details are unclear and cannot be summarized into a coherent news item.
fragmentary report notes an official or minister referencing domestic grain and fruit supply actions. words appear garbled with likely mentions of tolls, prices, and local market conditions.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions H and T Co oil tanks and a center related to pivotal activities. The legible parts reference a wellderative or legislative context, with no coherent events, names, dates, or places clearly identifiable.
Traveling freight ages of the Western Kast and other lines are noted as Key figures such as A. Hotetligeen, A. M Patt, and Jhon 7 Muni appear in a transport network narrative. The piece mentions Southern Delta personnel, passenger traffic leaders, and a recent arrival at Heudow on a Saturday as part of a broader logistics report.
New Orleans spot cotton showed good development with steady prices, the market noting stable Wales values and active demand amid mild trading conditions. Analysts cited limited supply of high grade bales and consistent interest from regional mills.
Plainly garbled text lists mixed names, places, and phrases. It mentions Richard Cocke & Co. and Hoston Texas with ambiguous references to musicians or events. Overall content is unreadable but hints at a local notice or advertisement.
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