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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1901

Page

5

Houston train timetable highlights and routes

Timetable fragments list arrivals and departures for Galveston Houston San Antonio St. Louis Chicago routes. Trains from Grand Central Depot and Fifth Ward serve Galveston La Porte and nearby cities. Sunday specials noted with various transfer points and depots at Congress Avenue and other Houston lines. Notes specify minor timing differences and depot locations for rail services.

Grand Central Galveston la Porte Stratts Grand den Missouri Kanaan & Texas 6 Firth Ward Inonal Great Northern Columbia Tap Hse International

Clarified schedule notes for fivecity express route

Fragmentary text lists a multi city express service between six cities and mentions Houston and Denison. It describes fast mail routes and through service with connections to a limited area, but lacks a complete set of details.

Pees Dean Ee Dnly Cara Forces Denison Houston

Fragmentary Notice at Settegast Pres

A garbled OCR fragment mentions arriving at Settegast Pres and references gin, driving horses, and a stock item. Names like Rominger and Pat Ree Gatrecross appear with unclear context and no coherent action or outcome.

Settegast

Proposal to Fix Cotton Rates on Mileage Basis

The inquiry outlines adopting a mileage scale with a base rate of 60 cents to Houston. The scope specifies adjusting freight charges on cotton shipments using the mileage method and ties the proposal to transport policy discussions.

Houston

Railroad commission issues tariff revision notice in Texas cotton shipments

The commission issues a notice setting Tuesday May 14, 161 as the hearing date in Austin to revise cotton shipment tariffs. Proposed rates include Texas port at 60 cents per 100 pounds and Winston areas at 5 0 cents per 100 pounds with regional exceptions for water competition and other conditions.

The Railroad Commission Tte Austin Gnd Wenston Texas Porta Everton Thie

New Lumber Rates and Reactions From Texas Commision

Officials in Texas publish new lumber rate reductions effective on the 2th instant, prompting debate among representatives in the city. Opinions vary on impact to manufacturers shippers and consumers with concerns over revenue shifts and who benefits from the revised charges.

Ralitard Commission of Texas Palliona Aceda Vestardi Vexas Mills Clowston Galveston Missouri, Kansas Tess Houston Texas Central Brrernhall and Navasota San Antonio Aransas Wallla Soutern Miele Richmond Rosenberg Santa Feoand International Conroe Conrombia Couree Charles A. Newniog Houston Lumber Exchange Mt. de Smat Messrs Campbell Sharp J. J. Campbell Commission Ma Hurera

Question of Constitutionality Raised by Indian Nations

Indian nations challenge an 1901 act restricting federal access on lands of the Chickastiaw and Choprtaw nations. The case names Ed McKenna and W. C. Paige of Potean, with U.S. Senator Clayton involved in a tolling privilege over the Poteau River causeways.

Denleon Texare Jobustoi Govenor Duki Jeter Potead Chekashamws

Cotton Belt Officials Tour Sherman May Hearing

Cotton Belt officials tour Sherman text details a May hearing on a proposed special train project involving the St. Louis and other lines. Local residents await updates as discussions focus on route and service implications.

Cotton Belt Sherman St. Louis

Texas Wonder Pieties Promised Cure for Kidney Bladder Troubles

A vintage ad claims a Texas remedy cures kidney and bladder troubles and diabetes. It promises relief with a two month supply for 1.00, offered by a Dr. K W and associates in Houston. The note mentions a druggist and a physician endorsement, dated Sept. 27.

Itoll Kw. Anil Oll Segalh Texas

Southwestern railroad extends path to improvement plan

A report from Texas and Pacific outlines leaders J P Britton and B Rowan plus LF Farrell and Sam West as they join a party to advance improvements on a critical route including deviation work and the easing of a tolling or free-yacht related access. The Southwestern railroad reaches the target path.

Texas and Pacific Wennel The Pees J. IP Britton View B. Rowan LF. Farrell Liggete Sam West Wille Lode San Aay Theralen Southwestern Railroad

Katy Officials Seek Title Extensions After Delegations

Delegations from Tyler Hetten and other towns press Katy officials in Dallas to extend titles to additional points. Prominent residents and leaders including H. C. Rouse and A. A. Allen weigh proposals amid mixed reception. Final decisions pending as officials plan to act after reviewing requests.

Katy Dallas Texas Tyler Hetten H.C. Rouse Mansiger A. A. Allen Missouri, Kansas Texas Tallwar Company Horace Chit Mampson Gary Messié Rotian Lion

Mexican Central Board Reorganizes With Seventeen Directors

A meeting of the Mexican Central railway framed a new board structure. Seven old directors remain, while ten new members join, aligning Mexican Central interests with New York investors who secured control of the road.

Mexican Central Railway New York Hend Wer All Midtown Central Board

Special Rates Set for Texas Convention Trip

The notice advertises travel deals for members of the improved Order of Red Men to the Dallas convention May 14 to 17. Tickets are available May 1 with stamping by Dallas agents, valid for round trips on certificate plans to support attendance at the supreme lodge meeting.

W. T Ronnell Pexas Dallas Texas Warcrive Tallas Ateral Arch Supreme Loige Chelonatt

Texas railroad commission orders new shipping rates

The Texas railroad commission issued an order setting tainted rate rules for certain commodities. The decision, dated May 1 in Austin, prescribes rates per 100 pounds for shipments of specified goods, effective April 1901, affecting onward transport within Texas.

Austin Texas Railroad Commission Rallrous Commission of Texas Mittnam Palite

Peruna praised by Miss Rose Cullen in Butte

Miss Rose Cullen of Butte Montana extols Peruna for health, saying it revived her after overwork and sleeplessness. The testimonial highlights Peruna as a household staple and credits it with improving digestion, sleep, and vitality, as part of a broad drawn-out endorsement.

Rose Cullen Worlan Butte, Mont Gaiena Stiroet Peruna Butte

Passenger Earnings Report From Austin May Day

A May 1 report from Austin lists quarterly passenger earnings for multiple railroads. Chicnage Rock Island Texas paid 13.21 on UBS. Rio Grande and Magle Mass paid 782. th. The Mexican paid STD.87 and 7086.07 in various accounts.

Austin Texin Chicnage Rock Island Texas Rio Grande

Railway mergers reshape Texas lines in state actions

A fragmented report notes absorption moves among Texas railways including the Tallinational and Great Northern and actions by the legislature and state secretary to authorize purchase of parallel lines. The article mentions Calvert and Walter railroads and a sale or consolidation under a new national arrangement.

Brotherhood excursion to Hantsville earns hearty turnout

An excursion to Hantsville aboard the International and Great Northern carried about 200 participants under the Brotherhood of Kalioid Trannies. The train completed a pleasant day trip and returned home late at night.

R. T Hantsville Resterdar International Great Northern Brotherhood of Kalioid Trannies

New York Declares 144 Percent Dividend on MOTI Stock

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad financial release shows a 144 percent dividend on MOTI stock. Officials state the payout matches the stock's annual rate and provides strong investor returns.

New York Atchison,Topeka Santa Verali

Mc Donald Applies to Register Bonds for Railroad Extension

Juilee Henry Mc Donald of Ports applied for registration by the railroad commission of $200000 in bonds and $200000 in stock for the extension of the St Louis San Francisco and Texas Hatt road company.

Austin Texas Juilee Henry McDonald Ports Railroad Commission St. Louis, San Francisco Texas Hatt Road Company

Sunday School Excursion Encounters Rainy Delay

A Sunday school excursion to Keele Lake was disrupted by rain for travelers from Taling and Intermediate streets. Three trains carried 23 passengers to the lake for planting group activities and accommodation.

Keele Taling Vagle Lake Traloa

Railroad officials and agents tour North Texas on official business

A garbled World War I era dispatch lists railroad executives and agents from multiple lines including Frisco Inc, Heaton and Texas Central, Sonia Free olent, Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe, and more as they travel across North Texas on official business. Division freight appointments and touring personnel are noted, with expectations of stock bulletin attention and unitary features involving President McKinley era rail operations.

J. A. Giraud Frisco Inc Beaufort Quinlan Heaton Texas Central Nott Texas J. R. Dillon Sonia Free Olent Gulf, Colorada Cfty BE. Fd Mapila Fretelit Pan Edger Bao Antowia Raliwar T. Fi Pedecs Tidiatria Slaw Kahane Texas Denjeen North Texas Perkins Varow and Mirsieipp! Valley Railroad New Opbeyne C.K. Ryan Wilhals Central Railroad Rnadneanters San Antonio Yeaterday J. WR. Regerman Baltimore and Ohio South Wretern Ondins Visto Tin Houstin Pez Bigiwel Central General Offecn Ae Peery Aly Eee Misers Nachtoathete Ab New Orleans Coles C. Drews McKinley

April Arrests Report From Police Headquarters

The clerk’s monthly report to the police HQ shows drunks and disorderlies top arrests for four months this year. It notes race disparities in arrest rates, with blacks overrepresented compared to whites, and details offenses including disorderly conduct, assault, and property crime.

Motreton Fie Repotta Joast Attent Oder Guintig Aguell Perrink Uae Giltemmpt Serene Joe Sepsc

Revivals at Saver Lota Church Begin With Strong Turnout

Chimes from the Churches reports revival meetings at Saver Lota across the city. The revival opens with a planned sequence of services nightly through the week, led by Pastor Hew BT May and supported by local ministers and lay volunteers. The congregation is urged to attend, with ongoing preaching at Liberty Avenue, and evening services at 7 pm.

Pweton Hara Tay Org Liberty Avenue

Vins Stood the Last Twenty Years

Grave’s Tasteless Chill Teante remains unclear but hints at a long tenure or legacy. The fragment cites a name Vins and suggests a retrospective on past decades. Further context needed to determine人物, place, or event.

Pam American Exposition Agent Office Advertises Rates

A note from W. Vie Bh at Geo Pos Agt Dallas Texas calls on motorists to inquire about toll rates and accommodations for the Pam American Exposition at Buffalo. The advertisement lists contact details for travel planning and rate information.

Buffalo Orade Dress W. Vie Geo' Pos Agt Dallas Texan N. Y

Patrick's Transfer and Machinery Listings

Fragmentary classified item notes heavy machinery and enfee 9 specialty. Mentions corner Vanni and cdalbere with delivery references. References to tonics Grove's Tenens Coill Tonic containing doses and a Soma Ghill Tonics product with limited doses.

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