Houston to Dallas Rail Service Details From Central Depot
Fragmented notes describe Houston to Dallas trains via Central Depot with various arrivals and departures. Mentions Grand Central Depot routes to Galveston La Porte and Chicago connections, plus multiple railroad lines and depots in Houston and surrounding areas.
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Grand Contralt Depot
Galveston
la Porte
Frama
Grand Depot
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Fifth Ward
Great Northern
Columbia
International
Guest Northern
Neeland Gaveston
Houston
Henderson
Arrivals List Includes UAWLOR Guests and Names
A long OCR fragment lists many individuals and places including Dallas, Galveston, Houston, New York, Omaha, St Louis, and others. Names such as Fitzger and Streator appear among a roster of arrivals, with affiliations and locales partially shown.
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Oetoga
Dallas
Clam Fitzger
Gal
Lennie Thomson
Galveston
John A. Streator
Wooley
Newetington
Houston
A. W. Melloy
Gan Antonin
D. A
Brunner School Election Faces Racial Tensions
We R L Lewis of Brunner warns of a heated Brunner school trustees election tomorrow with a mixed white and colored vote. A ticket led by Wiest Representation fears a defeat as colored voters oppose a proposed tax increase and a shift to a dependent district.
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Brunner
Lewis
Burh
Boars of
Wiest
Elea
We Ie
Jorge
Bronnet
Morrow
Interstate Regulations Review Affects Texas Oklahoma Relations
Interstate regulations updated May 4 to govern passenger bureau activity. Agents begin review as restrictions apply to current interstate business. Measures set 12288 in a framework between Texas Island and Oklahoma Territories.
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Dette
Ang
Rate War Fears Rise as Freight Rates Cut
A freight rate crisis looms with a monthly scramble for business as railroads, led by Missouri Pacific and Texas and Pacific, hint at cut rates into Texas. The "gentlemen's agreement" falters amid this quarter year pressure, with carriers ready to concede further reductions to attract shipments of gin machinery and other freight amid turmoil.
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Paihway
Iire
Huntington
St. Louis
Texas
Bureau
Missouri Pacific
Texas and Pacific
Walte
Miere
Givat
Nine Hundred and Forty Miles in Forty two and a Quarter Hours
Description of a trainload cattle run from Houston to St Louis via Ennis Paris and Parke. Left Houston 10 55 a m April 14 arrived Ennis 8 35 p m 221 miles 24 mph. Transfers at Ennis and Paris add 2 41. Left Paris 3 15 a m April 15 arrived St Louis 5 10 a m April 16 534 miles at 92 13 mph. Total 42 hours 15 minutes including stops. Hot boxes caused 1 40 delay. without it the run would have set a record.
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Houston
Houston and
Texco Central
Boils
Texas Midland Railroad
Parke
National Stock Yards
East St. Louis
Ennis
Thrief
Djetanne
Bante
Parle
Trasfer
Paris
S. m
St. Louis
Tribute of respect from Houston and Texas Central employees
The Houston and Texas Central hallway department honors James Moses Gee their late superintendent. They extend sympathy to his family and praise him as a devoted husband father and generous benefactor. Signed by W H Martin H A Lowe HOH TYetert W Mother H Koenig.
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Houston and
Texas Central
James Mt Gee
Texas Central Hallway Company
James Moses
Coast Country Exhibit Seeks Public Cooperation
The immigration department of the Southern Pacific plans a coast country Texas display. It asks for public help with photographs of farms and factories and samples of rice corn sugar cane and paper from cane. Exhibits will be shown prominently to attract investors.
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Southern Pacific
Texas
Railronders Photographed at Malm Street Ticket Offices
Photographs of the ticket offices on Malm street were recently taken and yesterday delivery was made of the photos. The Santa Fe office shows the crew who work there with a pleasant, grilling appearance in the picture.
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Malm Street
Santa Fe
Campaign Dispute Over School Chief In City Election
Voters face a May 5 ballot on the supervision of the public schools amid a row over Barnett Ware’s term and the ouster of veteran teachers. Judge Ford affirms no intent to remove teachers. supporters urge election of Charles Shearn and others to back free textbooks and higher standards.
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Barnett Ware
Ford
Barnett
Disputed Land Forfeiture News In Texas Court Rulings
The article reports on Texas land forfeiture matters and official denials. Commissioner Rogan says a delinquent list is not issued, while Treasurer Robbins denies involvement. The case involving Kenedy seeks bail and raises Sunday law questions in the Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Panhandle
General Land Office
Robbins
Ollow
Charles Rogan
Sean
Bank For Aly Eph
Ics Falas
Wales
Treasury
Rogan
Oource
Treaenrer Robbins
Court of Criminal Appeals
Sttte
Texae
Kenedy
Criminal District Court of
Galveston
Harris Counties
Court of Ecriming Appeals
Post reporter's event noted by group members
The description lists group members including J. N. Griswod commercial agent W. Buerger giftkei agent Jo. R. Greenhl passenger agent and J. B. Rector freight agent solicitor as a reporter circulates.
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J. N. Griswod
W. Buerger
Jo. R. Greenhl
J.B. Rector
Flood Strikes Austin Branch Rail Line Between Hempstead and Chappell Hill
Flood waters submerge the Houston Texas Central Austin branch tracks to thirty six inches between Hempstead and Chappell Hill and suspend all service except a limited Austin to Chappell Hill run. Officials expect receding water by Sunday and full restoration of through trains soon. The Colorado River at Columbus falls with drift debris. Southern Pacific bridge not finished yet.
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Austin
Hempstead
Chappell Hill
Houston
Texas Central
Chappell Mill
Columbus
Colorado
Southern Pacific
Passenger rate tilt hits New Orleans traffic battle
Freight workers protest rate demoralization while passenger trains show a rally in service. Texas and Pacific and Southern Pacific lines push fares toward New Orleans with a $12.50 combined rate from Houston extended eastward. North Texas fare set at $10. The scene includes rate adjustments from the Texas and Pacific and Weatherford to New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Ittie Boutle
Texas
Paele
Southern Pacific
Houston
North Texas
Polite
Weatherford
Railway Special Rates and Cancellations Announced
The Houston East and West Texas announces specials for the Texas Grain Dealers' at Fort Worth May 15 16 one fare round trip allow May 14 dates. National conventions Sioux Falls May 9 and Cincinnati Ohio one fare plus 2 for the round trip tickets on sale May 6 7. Emergency oat rate canceled May 1 between Texas points and Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Missouri Kansas and Texas and Sherman Shreveport and Southern lines replaced by four cents per hundred between Texas points and those roads.
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Texas Grain Dealers’ Association
Fort Worth
People's Party
Sioux Falls
Cinccinnati
Ohio
Oata
Texas
Gulf
Colorado
Santa Fe
Missouri
Kansas
Sherman
Shreveport
Southern
American Hallway Association
International
Great Northen
Columbus
Railroads Report Favorable Crop Prospects and Travel Notes
Western roads maintain favorable crop prospects along lines. Officials from Southern Pacific and Houston and Texas Central discuss trips and health, while a rounding note corrects a past misprint about Sour Lakes capacity. Rail rate changes and historical fare quirks illustrate evolving railroad economics and travel practices.
Governors picks Texas delegates for national charity conference
The Texas governor appointed a list of delegates to the National Conference of Charities and Correction to be held in Topeka Kansas from May 12 to 24. Appointees include Lee J Tankersley Gatesville Dr J T Wilson Terrell Dr B M Worsham Allstin Dr M M Graves San Antonio S M Fry Fort Worth Rev W L Kennedy Huntsville William Clemens New Braunfels Dr RC Buckner Dallas T TH Bowman Cotulla J Alee Huntsville John B Peyton Trinity and W M Lacy Rusk.
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Texas
National Conference of Charities and
Car Fection
Topeka
Kan
Lee J. Tankersley
Gatesville
J.T. Wilson
Terrell
B. M. Worsham
Allstin
L. Graves
San Antonio
S. M. Fry
Fort Worth
W. Ll. Kennedy
Huntsville
William Clemens
New Hraunfele
R C. Buckner
Dallas
T. TH. Bowman
Cotsteana
J. §. Alee
John B. Peyton
Trinity
W. M. Lacy
Rusk
Prolonged Rainfall Dampens Crops Across Region
Heavy rain with electric display drenched the area early morning and persisted four hours daily for ten days. Ground in thin vicinity remained wet, with crops at risk of damage where not yet washed away.
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Fn Wien
Drumm Flate Commission Amends Charter To Raise Capital
The Drumm Flate Commission of Kansas City filed a charter amendment increasing capital stock from $76,000 to $500,000, outlining the motive as a conerasis of capital.
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Drumm-Flate Commission Company of
Kansas City
Barometer of Business in Pow Houston
The California cherry price listing shows a typo misprinting 0.20 per box as 1.00. Arbuckle coffee brand raised 15 cents per 14 pounds with no reason. Old potato markets are bare while new potatoes are plentiful but easing. Bacon and lard prices decline slightly. poultry and eggs remain firm as farmers face heavy work.
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Houston
California
Arbuckle
Lorsi Nator. Com
Ban Jorg acole affects Georgia fruit trees and storage costs rise
The article notes heavy rains delaying produce handling as 100 percent of Georgia fruit trees are affected by Ban Jorg acole. It reports cargo on the steamship Betty arriving in New York with lemons and Palermo lemons, mentions cold storage and pricing pressures, and references imports of broom corn to Oblengo with price tensions on raw materials and freight.
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Georgia
Jorg Acole
New York
School Thustre Election Card from Superintendent Darnott
Superintendent W. W. Barnatt denies rumors about textbooks and book company agents. He states no change in adopted texts, confirms openness to office business, and asserts the Charlton ticket will not replace current teachers or principals.
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Darnott
Trom
Gharlton
Heb Layen
W. HH. Willing
Dailas
Amperinali Book Company
Sperintendent
Junot
Pat
Kimbrough
Jhih
Willing
American Hook Company
Hook Company
Aun
Mayor Brashear
Echools
Charlton Boa Sears
Joer Iy Cody
Charlton Heker
Dhewey
Hougton
W. OW. Barnatt
Sour Lake Mineral Walls Open For Summer Season
Sour Lake Springs Co announces the resort is open for the summer season. The hotel has been renovated with newly papered walls, fresh paint, and plush carpets. Wheadon, enthused by Kursell Blakely formerly of the St Charles hotel New Orleans, now leads operations at Sour Lake in Texas.
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Sour Lake
Maser
Kursell Blakely
St. Charles Hotel
New Orleans
Ate
Widness
Sour Lake Springs Co
Our Lake
Texas
Wootan Hotel Reopens Under New Management
The main hotel here, the Wootan Hours, now operated by M. D. Watson & Co of Wace Texas after complete renovation. The manager R. H. Wade promises improved comfort and service to patrons, inviting community support for the renamed establishment.
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Wootan Hours
M. D. Watson & Co
Wace
Texas
Wooten
R. H. Wade
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Houston, Texas
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Main Street
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H. Koenig
School Trust
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Shearn
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Supreme Court of the
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Southwestern Passenger Association
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Herman Pastsch
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Rio Grande Western
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Barometer OF Business
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Moustom
Oblengo
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Woolas Wells
Alaska
J. S. Dunlay Hardware Co
Travis
Preston and
Prairie Avenues
O'Neill Clothing Co
O’neill Clothing Co
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Ethod- Ule
Edwin D. Luan
KIAM
Bruce R. Morton
Return
Chattanooga, Tenn
Washington, D. C
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Durn
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Fee B. W. Dcrrity Ticket Agent
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