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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
5
Timetable fragment shows Grand Central departures and arrivals to Galveston and Fort Worth with times around early morning and evening. Mentions trains labeled F RR and Santa Fe Congress Avis with several arrival times and notes on leaves and delays.
The fragment outlines a September weather outlook with warmer conditions in the east and fair, breezy conditions in the west. It references temperatures and observations from various towns including Texas locales and cites a U.S. bureau data point in the early evening.
Attorney General Bell says the old district would retain representation in the unfinished term of the late congressman. If the new district lacks a representative, Kaufman and Hunt counties would send no member until a special election is held this month. The governor plans to issue a proclamation for the vote.
A fragmentless notice describes trust in genuine remedies and warns against counterfeits. It mentions Rev. J. and the Baptist ministry, noting evangelistic work in progress with references to locations and dates, though specifics are unclear.
Texas railroad commissioners toured Houston and Galveston facilities to study compresses warehouses and investments easing cotton shipment. The group, led by Hon J Storey and Holl Allison, toured warehouses, examined handling methods, and discussed storage costs, port facilities, and future New Orleans follow-up. Galveston and Houston officials joined, with plans to brief at a later meeting.
Dr Frank B Johinson a prominent Grimes county citizen was in Palestine today as part of an Anderson Extension report.
Fragmentary passage discusses consultations with Mr DL Trice about building a segment of a railroad line. It mentions Anderson and tensions with Mr Trive, potential delays, and a plan to hand over the work to authorities. A January target date for related steps is referenced.
The Katy line announced a special car for the Fort Worth delegation to the Republican convention. A dining car, first of its kind in Houston, will open at the depot to aid a surge in passenger traffic amid increased travel. Superintendent Miller of St. Louis oversaw the dining station setup.
Navanda Navavota Texas September 9 The grading outfit of Contractor Cone arrived from Punlap s quarry at noon and camped near the off Fall Ground. They are to work on the International and Great Northern Extension to Anderson and Maieinylile but have not been assigned at the site yet. It is not thought they will remain idle long. Navapota Texas September 9 The Houston and Texas Central Railway has a force at work adding a 1000 foot of new tracks at the southern end of their yards to relieve congestion from recently built tracks.
A Cotton Belt passenger train wrecked five miles east of Gatewvilin Texas as it arrived at 1 p m. The engine left the track and overturned the tender and two cars derailed. One passenger, a dream man, sprained his ankle while jumping. No other injuries reported.
A wave of suits filed in Marlin against the International and Great Northern Railroad over track layoffs along Palle Street. Property owners allege property takings and damages, seeking remedies in county court.
There are no apparent developments in the new rail road matter but the local committee seems hopeful. They say a strong probability exists that the survey crew and the nomas site will be working in the county soon.
The readable text shows garbled phrases about purchases and a buyer named Wyansare. It preserves few clear facts, but indicates an item or receipt context with possible references to a vendor and a customer. No dates, places, or full names are readable.
President C C Waller of Velanen Hrasow and Northern envisions a massive railroad system reaching Texas and beyond. He argues the line will spur enormous traffic, involve purchases of Houston and Texan resources, and begin with depot construction as orders for equipment are placed within a week.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen convened in Chattanooga Tennessee with the acting grand master presiding. Grand Master Sargent was reelected amid formalities and a slate of officers and committees announced. In Sherman Texas work resumed at the transfer house after a standoff, with all labor disputes settled and transfers proceeding.
Mr. Waller argues that securing a gulf port is the top priority for his company to ensure an advantageous route. He predicts several hundred miles of line under management within twelve months, from Hempstead to Dallas, to counter the Velasco outlet with the Velasco and New Mexico railroad. The plan involves a Haskell branch and cross connections, with lines projected through Dallas toward New Mexico, and extensive grading already underway along key corridors.
Fragmentary OCR reports a damaged legal notice from Hempstead, Texas, referencing a district court proceeding and a compromised damage suit. The garbled text omits key names, dates, and actions, leaving only hints of a civil case on file in the county court.
Fragmentary notices mention Mr A L Bowers superintendent of construction for the International and Great Northern. A city section references Fearne and an agent. mentions B F Orwr and traffic on the Southern Paciae with yesterday's consignments. A partial account notes a street disturbance or incident awaiting full clarification.
Fragmentary OCR item lists many proper nouns and places such as Cardiff Hamline Galveston and Be Antwerp. It reads like a transportation or arrival notice with multiple names, origins, and destinations. No coherent event or dates emerge.
Weather changes noted will occur within twenty four hours of date. Forecast mentions warmer conditions and threats of rain around September 12. Forecast period includes September 11 and 12 with periods of warmth and approaching storms.
An advertisement touts BB blood purifier claims to cure cancer isotld and other diseases. It promises improved digestion Kidney strength and full body toning with a money back prepaid plan and directions for use. It cites special delivery options and claims chronic blood and skin issues will fade.
Fragmentary note reports a patent medicine product named Grove's Cluck Moot Liver Pills. Text mentions a measured dose and a claim of relief for disorders, with unclear origin and lack of verifiable details. No identifiable persons or organizations are clearly readable.
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