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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1900

Page

7

Train Arrivals at Grand Central Depot

The snippet lists arrival times for several trains at Grand Central Depot including the Depoe editor trains arriving 3.35 pm to Antonio and the KR R line arriving 7.05 pm. It mentions a Grand Central Depot and the Express Train arriving 6.40 am for Kansas City and Cincinnati.

T. H& BR Grand Céntral Depot Kansas City Cincionadi Grand Central Depot Galveston la Porte Avive Sncdern Houston Ates

Lake Mineral Wells Resort Opens With Updated Rooms

The Lake Mineral Wells resort is now open offering updated guest rooms described as beautifully papered, well carpeted and bright. Major Wheadon of the St. Charles lean s is in charge, with a new booklet of information and physicians' contacts available at Sour Lake, Texas.

Eer Lake Wella&. Re Ely St. Charles Leans Sour Lake Texas

Necessary to forward the way bills after fire destroys records

The Mallory Line fire in New York erased all shipping records for the Camas leading to bills of lading confusion. J B Denison Galveston Texas appeals consignors to send bills of lading or documents for May 5 cargo on the Ss Comal due May 12, with facilities in New York to aid rapid handling.

Mallory Steamship Company New York Comal Galveston le Fn Texas Arkansas Colorado Indian Territory New Mexico Old Mexico Consignees Consigases J. B. Denilson J. B. Denison Mase Raphael Pon

Rock Island to raise ticket agents salaries after commission ban

The Rock Island management considers boosting the pay of about 863 ticket and station agents who since commissions were abolished have struggled to support themselves and families. The move, sparked by president agreements, signals a shift to compensate agents with a fair share of business done at their stations.

Rock Island

Bridge Repairs Allow Rail Service To Resume

A damaged bridge caused a dangerous condition with the railway halted. A force of workmen has been employed to secure the span and by today the bridge will be safe and trains will resume running.

Haude Branow Bridge

Santa Fe Changes at Local Station Names New Cashier

Frank Brooks succeeds Ed Weleh as cashier of the local Santa Fe station and J R Dillon will take over the office on the 18th after long service in Galveston and Dallas. Dillon is praised by officials and colleagues as faithful and capable while the search for a new freight solicitor continues. A separate note reports a near accident at Hempstead Texas when Engineer Aston on train No 23 avoided a collision after floodwaters washed away embankments on the Brazos river bridge.

Frank Brooks Ed Weleh Arent Griswold The Santa Fe J. R. Dillon Dillon Galveston Dallas Waco Houston Wash J. B. Reutor J. B. Bates Ed Walsh Temple Hempstead Texas Aston Ausio Texas Central Brazos Los Prmear

Western rail rate cuts threaten Missouri river shipments

Demoralization grows among Western railroads over cuts by Eastern territory lines, with some trunks delaying contracts into September and beyond. Reports say eastern tariffs show signs of improvement while Soo Line’s reduced homeseeker rate to the East raises concerns if not reversed.

St. Louise Globe-Democrat Missour Missouri Colorado Utah Iimprov Soo Line Poblé

Mooney Names Rail Extension Contracts In Beaumont

A. Mo Nooley of Old Colony Construction said the Gulf Beaumont and Kansas City line extension right of way and the first section bridge contracts are set. H Hanson takes the bridge contract for the first section and W W Portesberry cleared the right of way. Grading contract decisions await, with work to start soon.

Beaumont Xas A. Mo~ Nooley Manuacer Old Colony Construction Company Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas City Railroad Roganville Post H. Hanson

Fristed Fruit and Vegetable Traffic Reaches Regular Train Service

Through Thalns reports the Kansas City Pittsburgh and Gulf railroad begins a refrigerator train for fruit and vegetable traffic starting May 20 to serve Kansas City and Fort Arthur. Two passenger trains per direction will operate May 15 with connections to Gould and other lines for arrivals at all main points.

Ron Peegee Texarkana Texas Kansas City Pitteburg and Gulf Railroad Tus Kacsan City Fort Arthur

Texas Midland Meeting Reelects Directors and Officers

Texas Midland railroad directors are re elected with E H Green G G Williams William J Quinlan Jr BE H S Green J F Lockwood M D Lord and F M Ralke named. Officers remain E H R Green president M D B Loegis vice president T E Corley treasurer and J B Turt secretary. Special rates announced for Confederate reunion Fort Worth and other events across Texas and Louisiana carriers.

Torrel Texas Texas Midland Railroad H. Green G- GI Williams William J. Quinlan, Jr New York BE. H Grees J. F. Lockwood M. D. Lord F. M. Ralke H. R. Green M. DB. Loegis T.E. Corley J. B. Turt

Southwestern freight committee meets at Fullerton building

The regular meeting of the Southwestern freight committee convened yesterday morning at headquarters in the Fullerton building. Chairman Cale presiding, the session discussed the Vansc subject on the docket relating to Texas traffic with representation from Santa Fe, Rock Island, Missouri Pacific, and other lines.

Texas St. Louis Grove-Liomociat Southwestern Freight Committee Fullerton Building Cale Vanccs Santa Fe Epatern J. H. Johnston J. Q. Thomas Rock Island System B. B. Boyd F. J. Shubert Kansas City

United Commercial Travelers Gather in May Event

Members of the United Commercial Travelers of America in Missouri Kansas and Texas plan a May 17 and 18 gathering at a grand council meeting. Many attendees are also members of the Travelers'.

Katy UW. C. T. Bates Missouri Kansas Texas Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers of America United Commercial Travelers Travelers

Railroad damage and travel disruptions after high water

Damage to roadbeds near Branow bridge caused train washouts halting east and westbound service. After repairs, trains resumed via Novasota and Grenbar routes. A Southern Pacific inspection party visits Dallas to review Houston and Texas Central and Texas and New Orleans Santa Fe projects. May 10. Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe round house nearing completion.

O. Fh Orleans Sas Cane Dallas Houston Southern Pacific Fort Worth Galveston Houston Gulf, Colorado Santa Fe Woman's Board of Foreign Missions The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Paris Texas Houston East West Texas Texas Christ In Missionary Convention Shreveport Sheveport Logensport Leggett Livingston Shepherd Cleveland Avetin Hountos Texas Central Braton Austin Hempstead Novasota Grenbar Dallas Southern Pacific Lines Dallasoay Houston and Texas and New Orleans Santa Fe Improvements Bellville Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company

Imposing Rock Building Under Review for Dam Water Supply

The company is constructing a dam for a large reservoir to furnish water supply. Wet weather recent days delayed work, but with clear skies the project will progress to a precise stage soon.

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