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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1900

Page

9

Houston Grand Central Depot Train Schedule Summary

Local readers learn the Houston Grand Central Depot timetable for arrivals and departures. The bulletin lists trains to Dallas San Antonio Galveston and other points, with specific arrival times and note on express and through cars. It notes modifications and dependencies on the Congress Avenue Depot and Fifth Ward connections.

Fame Kansas Texas Fifth Ward Great Northern Columbia Pelsternational Missouri Galveston Houston Henderson Great Northen

Forty Years for Murdec to Build a Ball Park

In mm Texas on May 23 the Simmons case ended with a guilty verdict and a forty year sentence for the colored man. The trial tied to an arson/efame fate, with associates named Larkin and others. The community plans a new ball park with a high fence and bleachers, funding via subscriptions and a dedication to local churches. The town expresses hopes for rapid construction and civic improvement, including a carpet project and a balcony for church activity.

Murdec Texas Simmons Ben Larkin F. Ackerman Inaad Bear Tylor

Rail traffic talks loom in Chicago as rates stir dispute

State Health Officer Niun¢ heads to San Francisco to study plague in a move tied to transport tensions. A Chicago meeting of rail officials opens tomorrow to discuss freight-rate clashes. If no agreement emerges, broader costs and potential retaliations by non allied lines may prolong the stalemate.

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Heavy Downpour Impacts Southern Roads and Bridges

A heavy Sunday and Monday rainstorm battered Del Rio and the Southern Pacific corridor. Floodwaters washed out a Columbus bridge and damaged roadbeds, prompting costly repairs but no lasting closure. Workmen plan a permanent bridge able to withstand major floods.

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Dr Blunt to Inspect Quarantine and Bubonic Plague Status

State health official Dr W F Blunt plans a personal inspection of bubonic plague conditions in San Francisco. He earlier imposed a three quarantine on the Texas border and will assess rail and transport quarantine measures while restricting movement of people and goods.

Blunt W.F. ‘Blunt San Teaxga Umor Ici Poss DNC Prosenger Texas Bunt Mount Olive Baptist Church Nechen Park Sarah Adams Dora Blue Themelves Soan Anthony Miles Allen Walker Jamon Roland Womseon Pipkin Charley Charlton Vance Stiles Aime Willard W. H. Hebert R.A. Perkin John James John Gamlin

Quickest Route From North Texas to New Orleans Revealed

Sunset Central and North Texas agents boasted after an excursion to the National Travelers Protective Association convention in New Orleans. They claimed a 40 percent passenger increase over the North Texas rival and cited a new Texas heartland route via Houston as the fastest path to New Orleans.

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Concessions In Mexico Oust Kansas City Rail Plan

Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway gains Mexican concessions and a cash bonus of 6 115100 to build the line from the Paso del Norte region to Chihuahua. The effort includes the Chihuahua and Pacific Railway as a partner, with completion targeted for the Pacific coast route.

Kansas Oks B. Stilwell Kansas City, Mexico Orient Railway Kansas City Topelobampo Pasifc Mexico Chihuahua and Pacific Rail Way Company Stilwell Dua New Good Predidio del Norte Rio Grande Chihushua

Rate War Looms Over Texas Interstate Lines

May 22. Texas and Pacific and partner lines announce possible deadly rate clash as Dallas and North Texas towns push Paris rates. Dallas officials press for equalization while Texarkana and Fort Smith routes face changes. Shreveport rates intrigue North Texas interests amid ongoing railway commission action.

Austin Texas Faihroad Gut Colorado Santa Fe San Antonio Arkings Paps Southern Pacific Gould Lines Houston Galveston Paris Texarimna Texarkans Polnta Texarkana Paria Texariana Clarkavale Fort Smith North Texas Texia St. Louis Memphis New Orlon Ocher Eliy Dallas Faris Soo Parla Commission Eteypad Tetarkana Aianta Jefferson Marshall Gilveston Shreveport United States Allenta Torarvan Ateleren Morzhall Ae Ton Bethern G. Hopking United St. Louie Iron Mountain Southern Pacific Natehem Hopkins C. Bwindell Posnenrer Fort Smith Rathwray Kansas City

Southern Pacific Runs Mixed Train Through Colmesnell

Colmesnell Texas May 23 The Southern Pacific is now running mixed train service through town connecting with local lines and stopping at the depot for passengers and freight pickups amid schedule changes announced today.

W. C. Estension Colmesnell Texas Southern Pacific

Freight and railroad notes from Cleburne and Houston area

Foreman Tom Buteler resigns from the roundhouse with June 3 effective date. Railroad agents including D Bone, W W Monrose, G W Paget, S G Warner, C A Bloat, and G A Quiolan travel or inspect lines in Texas. Houston and Texas Central workers plan a June 89 picnic at La Porte. Anna Quiolan accompanies her father as he travels to Europe. A Southern Pacific immigration display features state geological images and a captioned photograph.

Foreman Cleburne Texas Tom Buteler The Roundhouse D. Bone Cotton Belt W. W. Monrose Southern Pac Fe New Orleans G. W. Paget Louthville Nashville Dallas G. Warner Kanaas City Charlies A. Bloat Chicago, Rock Inland and Pacific Fort Worth Houston and Texas Central la Porte Doherty Houston East West Texas Galveston Kansas City G. A. Quiolan Anna New York Europe Gulf Texline Immigration Department Southern Pacific

Waller county election and court news from Livingston

Hemppstead Texas May 22 census enumerators for Waller county receive appointments from Hare Settle Galveston supervisor listing beat assignments. A special election June 1 in Waller to levy a 2 mill tax for school purposes. Livingston court postponed to handle substantial business with officials and visiting attorneys.

Hemppstead Texas Waller County Hare Settle Galveston Louis A. Farquhar A. F. Freemsn Lb C. Templain EC. Perry W.C. Rolling Lee A. Davis J. Hol. Anote J M. Ollett Terrell Taylor Waller St. Joseph's Houston J. B. Hubbard Austin KR. T. Crawford Brenham

Severe Electrical Storm Hits Victoria Texas May 22

A very severe electrical storm with heavy rain and hail struck Victoria Texas on May 22. A bolt struck a steeple but did not ignite the building. rainfall measured 2.6 inches with higher totals near the river. Flooding rose to near two meters of high water marks. nearly all rafters and roofs in the area show damage.

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A Popular Mistake About Digestion and Disease

An article argues many mistake indigestion for worse illnesses and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe cure. It claims the tablets aid digestion without dieting, relying on a chemical blend of pepsin and plant extracts sold by pharmacists under a brand name.

Stuart

Southeast Texas Fair Exhibit Set For Mallalgh State Fair

Beaumont reports a push for a Southeast Texas exhibit at Mallalgh State Fair as farmers and merchants back the plan with Secretary Adair of the Hurd-Scott Realty Co and Chamber of Commerce seeking space. The effort aims to showcase regional products at the December rice carnival in Beaumont.

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Railway pay car trains through Hearne amid May schedule

Colonel R. J. White and wife tour Hearne as the International and Great Northern pay car makes its monthly trip distributing April wages to road employees. William S Astin arrives in the city from Mumford. Messrs McNutt and Bra shear depart for Franklin. Superintendent A L Bowers travels from Palestine with railway staff.

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