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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
8
A fragmented timetable lists train arrivals and departures for Central Depot and Grand Central, with Sunday-only services and connections to Galveston, Santa Fe, and K T lines. It notes express and local trains, arrival times around morning-to-evening, and special Sunday services.
Auditor Van Zandt investigates a Santa Fe theft tied to a depot explosion. He finds additional cash hidden in the debris overlooked by others and suspects amateur involvement in the crime and its planning. Authorities recover company papers and secure the scene as details emerge.
President A Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad and his party ran a special from Philadelphia to Jersey City, breaking the previous record by four minutes. The run covered the ninety miles in exactly eighty minutes despite boiler problems and minor delays.
El Paso March 24. President Harriman of the Southern Pacific arrived from the West with Manager Choate of the Paso and Southwestern and Felton of the Chicago and Northwestern. He would not deny or affirm ownership of the Rock Pier on the Prune Holeeo.
A fragmented advertisement discusses travel and health remedies with garbled wording about Chamberlaio's Colle Cholers Diarrborn Remedy. The text appears to mix travel, medical claims, and product references with many misspellings and unclear instructions.
The Texas railroad commission announces an amended class tariff affecting freight between Galveston and Velasco, Liberty, Port Arthur, Beaumont territory and wagon competition rules. The order raises or shifts rates in several segments including Port Arthur to Beaumont and Sabine Pass areas, with broader changes across Liberty, Galveston, and central lines as summarized in Cir Cir No 158.
The Galveston Thorn ton and Veulereon Railway company is to receive new steel rails and a faster locomotive order expected for delivery next month. Aims to cut travel time from Galveston to Winns eran to fifty minutes. A dedicated machine shop and a brick building, plus a 500000 barrel storage tank, are planned with oil facilities for locomotives.
Official notice announces M. Gilleas promoted from assistant general superintendent of the Minols Central lines south of the Ohio River to president and general superintendent of the Yaron and Misslastopi alley railroad with Memphis headquarters. He takes command April 1. Major Gillens Witt will assume new duties and J. T. Harahan is cited for the appointment.
An advertisement urges taking Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters in spring to relieve tiredness nagging nerves sleeplessness and to purify blood and cure hyspensia indigestion malaria and liver and kidney troubles. The copy references a stamp over the neck of the bottle.
The article argues Houston will gain vast trade as railroads build and extend lines. It highlights Houston as a central Southwest port, with new routes pushing expansion, migration, and economic activity in the region. The piece emphasizes rail development and business support shaping the city's future.
The Kansas City Watkins and Gulf railroad was sold today for one million dollars in favor of Farmers' Loan and Deposit company. Stockholders will reorganize under the name J Louis Watkins and Gulf with J B Watkins as president and H B Rane as vice president and general manager. A fast relief plan follows.
Vice President Markham and manager Van Vieck arrived in Houston after a week away in San Antonio and other spots. They discussed a possible conference with President Harriman but no public statements were made.
Billo commercial agent of the Santa Fe who has been covering the Hansen territory as traveling freight agent will hereafter remain in Tlonereg and H. Ross contracting freight agent will go on the road Wilburn has been up
A letter from Mrs. Helen Farrell of Saranac Lake urges sick women to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, claiming it cured many and offering Mrs. Pinkham's advice. The notice highlights common female ailments and invites readers to write for guidance at Lynn, Mass.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a political scene with figures in San Antonio and references to officials, committees, and legal actions. Named individuals like Yoakimi and Yorwum appear amid scattered place names and affiliations, suggesting a disrupted campaign or policy effort with unidentified outcomes.
A damaged train on a California route prompts a rapid inspection by officials and crews. The Meteor, en route from Ban fe City, is involved in a mishap as the front car derails near Se Lowe. Managers Miller and Kellog, with Right of Way Agent Wesentt, lead a track assessment after a tour of the Lempasse extension. The incident follows a diplomatic report on surveying work between Newients and Madiaonrihe. Officials from Columbia, Fixes, and Cane ell railway discuss safety and future operations.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Texans in New York with a series of unreadable names and places including Fifth Ave, Union Square, and references to individuals such as Kaheoe and Lavoy, rendering the overall event or context unclear.
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