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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
5
Trains depart Santa Fe Congress Ave Depot several minutes after listed arrivals. Sunday specials and evening departures noted with multiple schedule times.
From Texas a brown five year old mare, four hands high, branded M wed oo on left shoulder and TV on left leg, labeled as 2.50 reward. A second mare, two year old, red spotted helper and a bingk with White spotted helper, branded T and a triangle, claimed with a reward. Deputy Anderson.
An old advertisement promotes Cas carets Candy Cathartie as a remedy for constipation or diarrhea. It claims the tablets, stamped C. C. C, act naturally and are available through druggists in boxes rather than bulk. The copy emphasizes genuine tablets and retail sale.
The Texas Railroad Commission issues major orders on April 4 affecting rail charges for switching and freight. It sets new valuation based rates for oil cars and coal, authorizes Texas Transportation Company to charge 200 for loaded car movements, and cancels prior switching schedules. The rules also cover draying costs, service standards, and compliance for lines including Texas and Pacific, Fort Worth and Denver City, and connections to major yards. The measures apply to shipments from Port Worth, Houston, Laredo, and El Paso with specified rates and enforcement dates.
President Henry C. Rete and officials of the Missouri Kansas and Texas rail line inspected the Katy extension from San Antonio to San Marcos and to Bon Allie in Texas. The visit follows a planned April 2 dedication with representation from the road. He expressed great pleasure with the Texas sight and the state’s prospects.
W L Stowes Co brokers report they have acquired control of the Mexican Central Railway, aligning with Southern Pacific railroad interests in the South. Details remain undisclosed as brokers withhold the purchase terms.
The Benthero Pacife company contracted Cooke Locomotive and Machine Co to build eight new ten wheel passenger engines. Four will have piston valves and four balance slide valves with a total weight of 179000 pounds. Boilers run about 200 psi with 25 inch cylinders and 62 inch driving wheels. The order includes extensive boiler and heating surface, ash croft steel components, dual injector equipment, safety valves, and specialized valves and packing. President Charles M. Hayes notes the line will expand capacity to promptly serve patrons.
Texarkana Texas March 29 Italian laborers employed to cut down hills for erosion control on the Cotton Belt struck for higher pay and shorter hours. They demanded 21 25 per day after ten days on the job but were refused and discharged with replacements brought in from the Rost district.
Galveston sees a flurry of railway men from Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern as agents and managers travel between Galveston Beaumont Mineral Wells and Houston. Notables include C A Wagner and J C Johnettle with duties in freight supervision and road bridge work.
In Houston and Dallas area dispatches the Katy railroad names J L McCarty as successor agent at Headston with W W Hoatmen ready to move. W B Blaine leaves in favor of A R Wrathbear and EM Brashear takes Blaine’s Temple post. Passenger Traffic Manager Morse notes a birthday tribute for James Barker of the Missouri Kansas and Texas at St Louis, a group portrait and humorous muse anecdotes accompany the souvenir.
In Lufkin Texas on March 27 work on the Eastern Texan railroad from Lufkin to Crockett via Coltharp advances rapidly with hundreds of men employed. A contractor intends to sell one tract to speed progress and a new depot at Lufkin is completed, offering a neat, attractive appearance.
In Philadelphia on March 24 the newly elected directors of the Pennsylvania Haltrood company held their first meeting. They determined to issue new stock at 60 pounds per share, at a rate of BADR percent of current holdings, with all directors reelected.
Special rates apply to travel to the Texas Christian convention and annual commencement at Add-Man university. Round trip conveyance is offered for attendees from Wace on June 5. Rates also cover the Seventh Day Adventist convention and related gatherings in Barth, Le Irewten area, with local lodge participation.
In San Antonio on March 27 officials reported that seventy five pound rails are to be supplied for the Intermations and Great Northern works amid ongoing procurement discussions.
Frayed text describes road work between the city and Austin with progress noted at a steady pace. Crews anticipate a future where ten new wheels on lines will be added between the cities. The project is touted as the largest and most powerful in the state.
Terrell Texas March 24 Martin Dowd resigns as elder of the Vexin Midland road to forest a postion of the Rock Talaod. He held tenure with the Midland ever cnfe Mr Green took possession of the property. In Frisco a plan to build a fine depot is discussed as Denison braces for a modern waiting station with heated brick and water connections. Numerous railroad agents and officials from Santa Fe Queen and Crescent, Kansas City Southern, and other lines were in the city yesterday.
The Mead home hosted a complimentary reception for Meadors Cink and Drake of Anseln from noon to 7 pm yesterday. Houston Quartene rocket y members attended with Mr P P Bextor directing the toast, and a performance by the FHM Musiedl outfit was planned for 8 pm.
A Letter to the Editor notes Little York strawberry growers offer high prices, claiming excellent crop prospects. The writer predicts about 8000 crates, with berries ripening soon and a market surge expected in a few days from early spring.
Intensive preparations are underway for the dedication of the First Presbyterian Church building next Sunday. Dr. KR Smoot of Austin Texas will deliver the dedication sermon in the morning with expected evening services. focus is on interior arrangements and the audience room feature.
Mr George Morris and a partner came from Alvin to secure an 8 valve for an oil well started nearby. They reported the drill had penetrated enough to continue pumping, and they were sent to Hanaron for the valve before returning to Alvin during the fray.
The notice announces Temple Service and Berstees at Triple Beth Israel this evening at 745 and tomorrow. Attendees are urged to join the festival honoring the Jadier who contributed generously to the recent bazaar.
Franklin Texas March 26 A description of a light bay horse about years old with white feet and collar marks, branded indistinctly on the shoulder, left Franklin with two hay horses and one mare. A reward is offered for delivery or information leading to recovery. McCrary sheriff Guy Townsrood.
In Firgan Texas on March 28 Joe Patterson was found guilty of rape by a Ge jury. He is to serve twenty five years in the penitentiary.
The fragmentary item notes a case or notice involving a kind of product or service. It lists unclear parties and a focus on possession or loss. Further readable details remain scarce in the OCR.
March 28 session announced numerous applications refused. List includes Cohan vs Pogua next friend from Gregg County. Cordray fromCalhoun. Texas Central Railroad Company. Miller from Travis. several cases from various counties including Nutmeg, Fort Worth, Denton and more. Submissions to be heard on next court date with names such as Ostrom, White, Cochran among others.
Galveston March 28 court records list numerous civil appeal and rehearing actions from diverse parties across Texas. Cases involve Western Telegraph, Great Northern Railway, Union Telegraph, and other firms with appeals, motions for rehearing denied or granted, and various reversals or remands. The docket names companies, cities, and judges, reflecting a broad slate of civil litigation activity.
In the Indian Territory a notable planter Calbert Tig din and associates visited to consult with officials about a wheat pest affecting crops. The gathering focused on detailing the pest impact and possible remedies.
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