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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1900

Page

7

Train Schedules and Departures from Grand Central Depot

A fragmented OCR list shows multiple train arrivals and departures to and from Grand Central Depot and various lines including the Missouri Kansas and Texas, Great Northern, Velasco, and Houston routes. It notes times such as arrivals around 3.55 am and 7.05 pm, with mentions of connections to Dallas, Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, and Houston, along with depot references and directions.

Missouri Kansas Texas Fifth Ward Int Northern Columbia Great Northern Miscouti Houston Herderson Pal

Free remedy claims restore male vigor via mail package

An advertisement promises a mail order medical program that claims to cure years of sexual weakness in men. It alleges quick, direct effects on strength and vitality, offering free trial packages from a medical institute in Fort Wayne Indiana and urging men unable to visit clinics to request treatment.

Howe Ara- Medical Leguitute Elek- Ft. Wayns Ind

Emergency rate turmoil hits Texas rail commerce

Texas freight rate dispute pits Houston Galveston and Dallas against New Orleans and St Louis over emergency tariffs. Rail firms decry swift punitive measures as sweeping and disruptive, risking loss of Texas jobbing business to rival markets. Austin negotiators push for recall of the Texarkana rate while Frisco Paris cut yields to Texas.

Texas New Orleans St. Louis

Texan rate dispute discussed at Dallas conference

An informal conference in Dallas on May 18 addressed discord in Texas trade policy. Attendees included P. S. Goodwin of Santa Fe B. B. Comer of Rio Grande D. B. Kotler of Fort Worth and Denver J. W. Allen of the Rio and W L. Sargent of Texas and Pacific. No further action reported.

Dallas Tess Texas Prosent Goodwin Santa Fe B. B. Comer Rio Grande D. B. Kotler Forth Worth Denver J. W. Allen The Ray Ws L. Sirgent Texas and Pacific

Railroad Commissioners Prepare For National Convention

The Chicago Tribunes-Herald reports that railroad commissioners from many states will gather in Milwaukee for the twelfth annual National convention beginning soon at the Pastor House. Officials and the Association of American Railway Accounting Officers will discuss topics including classification of costs, enforcement, safety, and fair valuation of railroad properties. Delegates may submit topics to Ashley W. Cole, James W. Latta, Charles S. Ragnells, Graham L. Rice, or B. Akers for consideration.

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Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Basket Plan at San Jacinto Park

The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen plans its annual basket event tomorrow at San Jacinto Park on the Houston East and West Texas line. Trains run from Bonners Point and Ban Jacinto with early departures, amid notes on railroading’s role in regional development and a nod to the April issue of Bonds and Mortgage.

Menle Texas Star Longo Brotherhood of Railway San Jacinto Park Houston Texas Bonners Point Ban Jacinto Houston East and West Texas Railway Louisville

Pacific Express boosts refrigerated car use for Texas fruit

Paclfic Express Company is promoting the use of modern refrigerated cars to ship strawberries and other perishable fruit from the Texas Gulf Coast to northern markets. The effort, led by Mp, Ges, Riley, showcases new refrigeration equipment, express praise from growers, and plans for expanded carloads in Tyler district areas including League City, Tyler, Lindale, and Swan. Galveston figures prominently with transit and industry officials arriving, while several rail executives visit Houston and Beaumont to discuss expansion and shipments.

Paclfic Express Company Texas Pacific Express Campiny Aic Ges Riley Pacific Express Company Houston League Uhry Louie Tyler League City Seague City Herries Lindale Swan Denver Des Moines St. Louise Iduntry

Local Rail Officials Visit Hearne for Brief City Stop

Jlearne Noles of Hearne Texas and J D Eyare superintendent of the Brazos Valley railway were in Hearne yesterday. Officials from the Houston and Texas Central line also passed through for a few hours, meeting city representatives.

Jlearne Noles Hearne Texas Lvil Bogiovar Houston and Texas Central Way W. Eyare Alvert, Waco and Brazos Valley Railway

Roadmaster appoints chief stocker on Montgomery branch

Roadmaster of the Montgomery branch announces a change in the office. New chief stocker is appointed, replacing the previous post holder Somerville and W. Houste. The transition affects operations on the branch line and local maintenance duties.

Lve Maye Somerville May Y Montgomery Novasote O Somerville Ald W. Houste Olief Otork

Rail and travel notes from Fort Worth and Texas lines

J D Bono Mol ton Belt commercial agent returned from Wh interior. J J Miller Supe Central Galveston was in the city yesterday. Colton Belt trails into Memphis now. Major J C Andrews Southwestern passenger agent of the Southern Railway left for San Antonio. The Southern Pacific uptown ticket office led by EB N pulling on stele. New line check is the Mites Improvement. J B Rector to Dallas as ventor clerk to J N Grinwold. Charles Haroes, private secretary to General Manager Van Vleck of Southern Pacific, doing well after dedication of the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home at Fort Worth June 2 and 15. Houston and Texan Central announced new fares within seventy six miles of Fort Worth: 4 cents per mile, seventy-one to 100 miles 2 cents, over 100 miles one far. George T Klink appointed general auditor at San Francisco succeeding C E B Wright, now treasurer of Pacific Improvement Committee. Comptroller office abolished.

Texas Houston Galveston San Austonia Austin Waco Dallas Fort Worth Frisco Paris Texarkana Vexan Railroad Commission Texas Commission Holston Urlvanys St. Lousa Commission New Orleana New Orleans St. Louis Parla Acall Katy Stein Southern Pacific Kansan City Héaumont Pee Gee M. M. Murray Hill L. J. Polk The Santa Fe F. Ki. Moodie T. Botlin Guilt and Joster State Railway Company Beaumont Air H. &. Plagin Union Pacific Denver EB. Clery Telegraph Colorado Uthert Mra D AL Collamer J.D. Bono Molton Belt Interior J. J. Miller Supe Central Lines Colton Belt Memphis BE. O P. Turner Texas and Pacific Keelly J. C. Andrews Southwestern Southern Railway San Antonio Bouthern Pacitc EB. N J.B. Rector Santa Irbere J. N. Grinwold Maconic Widows and Orphans Houston and Texan Central George T. Klink Euditer Disbursemerfte Pacific San Francisco C. E B. Wright Pacific Improvement Cetiminy

Very Enjoyable Lawns Concert in the Sixth Ward

A lively lawn concert in the Sixth Ward featured three divisions of the Daughters of Erin. Performers included Vani Bight at Mr. Th. A. Riesuet’s residence with fund raising for the Daughters. The program showcased instrumental and vocal pieces by Weeson, Miss Rieonar, Miss Mabel Alford Montalban, and others. Mrs. O’Connell and Miss Wincie Fitzgerald drew praise, with Miss Fitzgerald winning the most popular lady on the grounds.

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Rumored resignation rattles St Paul and San Francisco Railway

Galveston dispatch reports a second vice president and general manager arrived in January by private car, accompanied by Tom West of Fort Worth and Grieve of the Sea. The party was seen in a private express car to discuss President’s rumored resignation.

Galveston Texas Yourkum St. Poul and San Francines Reliway Company Colon Tom West Fort Worth Anhopio

Houston Republicans Reorganize City Executive Committee

A Houston meeting led by a self styled chairman aimed to reorganize the city Republican executive committee. Delegates from each ward will elect three members and report back to the chairman for formal seating at the next general gathering. A misread line mentions measles and a local Times editor praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The note also advertises a $39.70 Washington City round trip via the Southern railroad on May 9 and 20.

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Southern miner’s voyage to Washington City on steam line

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a traveler or service between New Orleans and Washington City aboard a Southern miner vessel or route. The item mentions travel duration of about four hours and no charge for carriage. Details on dates, exact company, or passenger counts are unclear due to damaged text.

Washington Wale 10Th Mihinatapty New Orleana Washington City

Gas Cooking and Heating Stoves and Instantaneous Heaters for Sale

Houston Geo Light Comps offers gas cooking stoves and instantaneous water heaters for sale. Contact details not provided in the fragment. Local listing mentions appliance sales and general equipment offerings.

Houston Geo Light Comps

Gas sightings at Sylvan Hole Park prompt crowd invite

In La Porte the Sylvan Hole Park area is described as having gas sightings near the new pier and fencing. The notice invites locals to visit and enjoy a day by the breeze, offering a casual scene of leisure despite the gas alert.

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