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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
7
A fragmentary timetable lists trains arriving at and departing from Central Depot and Grand Central Depot, including connections to Houston, Galveston, La Porte, Seabrook, San Antonio, and other points. It notes Sunday service changes, express and freight trains, and various arrival times from early morning to late evening.
A group of workers escaped immediate death while viewing the Amer-140d city scene as a condenser and industries caused a fall. One worker was badly hurt and taken home by physicians. others faced possible fatal injuries.
A San Francisco dispatch to the Globe-Democrat reports Southern Pacific directors favor one of four Eastern men for the presidency. The candidates include Mellen, Harriman, Truesdale, and Cowen. TheSpeyers push for a leader who will prioritize dividend payments to placate stockholders over Huntington’s divident stance.
The Texas Railroad Commission issued approvals today affecting Fort Worth and Denver City Railway and Wichita Valley lines. It approves circular changes adding and canceling emergency rates for certain cargo and sets new rules for returned shipments under St Louis Southwestern Railway Texas authority with September dates and terms.
Hempstead residents discuss establishing a wagon service to Houston for cotton and freight. Proponents cite lower freight costs and keeping traffic local, while rail rates are blamed for outward shipping and idle labor. A meeting will decide advisability and potential impact.
A meeting of general baggage agents in Texas adopted resolutions mourning the death of W K Maxwell longtime baggage chief of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway. The text expresses condolences to Maxwell family and notes his courteous nature and valued service. Other items note J D Brightwell transferring to Houston as Express cashier and W V Blanton promoted to cashier here. Damages suits filed in Dallas seek 75000 against Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf Railway.
W B Hammonds sues the railway company claiming a fall from a moving car in the yards in Oklahoma City left him seriously injured. He seeks 50 000 dollars in the damages.
Railroads south of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi will not haul presidential candidates free in this campaign. They seek a fixed rate per train mile, with a minimum of 1.40 dollars. Southwestern Passenger Association lines and related carriers have joined, signaling possible North of the Ohio adoption.
Galveston reports show H and Spangler leaving for New York with Rodman Pierce while J H Craig returns from Dallas. Maxwell funeral plans draw delegates from Denison and Dallas as several rail officials visit Galveston. The injunction case against the Waco Calvert and Brases Valley is noted with Marlin hearings pending.
Beaumont council restricts use of a switch built by the Texas and New Orleans railroad to the Beaumont Lumber company mill. The move follows prior franchise grants and a writ served on railroads and the lumber company. Evangelists Rogers and Hurt closed a ten day revival at the Auditorium reporting fourteen conversions. New Gulf and Interstate coaches expected to reach Galveston soon ahead of tomorrow’s excursion.
Galveston on September 7 reports the coroner's verdict in the case of Mrs. William Tramp that death was caused by an overdose of fluidium cell administered. Also noted are a delay for the Mallory steamer Camel due to rough weather, a marriage license issued to Edgar Miller and Melina Tubbs, and various arrivals at the Tremont with travelers from multiple cities.
A fragment notes that the person’s troubles may not have been caused by the train crew, or if they were, the report reflects that fact as stated by the operatives.
The South and West Texas Immigration association organized in Columbus Texas with $1000 capital, plans a twenty share structure at $60 each and chartering. Mesure Parks and Howard of Houston named as advisors, with L Aydra president J Rh Wooten vice president and William Miller secretary. Jon Weatmoreland of Eagle Lake joined.
In Knysoun County Texas Hughie King filed against Houston and Texas Central for 40000 pounds claiming death of her husband J J King due to employer negligence while working on wells near Magnolia. Additionally Finnie Bouthorneuee sues for 4000 dollars after a switch engine accident near the old viaduct in Denlkeon causing permanent injuries.
Fort Worth September 7. The corporation court appeal on whether the county attorney may fix fees for provocation cases was ruled on by County Judge Harris who held the law does not authorize taxation of such fees in these cases.
Weatherford Texas Mrs J W Shropshire who was thrown from her buggy by a runaway horse last week died this morning from injuries received The accident occurred near Weatherford and the deceased was a resident of the community and wife of J W Shropshire
An 1897 Dallas News ad extols Dr Harter's Iron Tonic claiming to enrich blood with iron and strengthen organs. It asserts iron supports government strength and links digestive woes to iron deficiency. Testimonials from J M Berne in Dallas and a Dayton sponsor support the product.
A 19th century advertisement promises free trial packages of a sexual weakness remedy sent to any man who writes to the State Medical Institute in Ft Wayne Indiana. It claims to cure premature loss of strength memory back pain and other symptoms, with a mailed sample to demonstrate ease of cure and warmth and direct action on the targeted area. Readers are urged to write promptly with no publicity restrictions.
The body of August Schneider of Giddings, owing about two miles, was located beside the railroad track near noon. The skull was crushed and the left arm broken, suggesting a train strike. He had attended the Sons of Hermann celebration the prior day and stayed for the ball before beginning home.
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