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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1900
Page
7
Fragmentary timetable lists arrivals and departures at Grand Central and other depots. Trains from California to Texas, Galveston to Chicago, and lines to Kansas City and Cincinnati appear with times. notes warn about minor discrepancies and late arrivals.
Freight traffic to Galveston resumes after storm disruption. Cotton from Texas and seed products move via Houston and Gay Weston, with ships and railways coordinating to rebuild the flow. Buyers report ready handling through the island port, though Galveston Maritime Association surcharge faces possible challenges as Texas buyers seek alternatives.
General Manager James Kruttschnitt, of the Southern Pacific, arrived New Orleans and heads to Houston while reviewing Galveston plans. He says one durable bridge by all railroads is preferable to three separate spans and confirms expanded work force and shifted traffic after the disaster.
A Texas rail commission hearing reviewed proposals to tighten rules on cotton compression payments. Complainants from Terrell alleged shippers used wagon transport to dodge compression charges, with audits noting cotton moved from Terrell to Brin and Greenville, funded by the carrier.
Testimony from General Freight Agent Leith of the Texas Midland explains a gin at Brin operated for Anderwan and extended to include a packing track. Lawful origin of cotton from Terrell and Brin is disputed as Anderson tendered cotton at Brin, with Texas Midland claiming no fraud tied to Terrell’s cotton. Judge Ogden's remarks concluded the matter was taken under advisement.
Santa Fe announces temporary suspension of two trains between Houston and Galveston to speed track repairs. The Houston to Galveston departure at 0:18 and the Galveston to Houston arrival at 6:15 p.m. are affected until further notice.
Southern Paufe company printed 15 000 copies of the Texas Farmers Congress proceedings led by Hrgan. The colossal pamphlet, prepared in Houston, will be mailed nationwide and abroad. It covers hundreds of applications for the book already in hand and is advertised by Pageinger Traffic Manager Mores at a San Antonio Real Estate and Industries meeting.
The Sunset Limited from New Orleans starts its present season on Thursday November 8 at 7 45 p m with a full new equipment set. The schedule matches last year and trains run to New Orleans on Monday Thursday and Saturday and to San Francisco on Monday Wednesday and Friday.
The Texas commission releases a new mileage sheet with minor changes affecting some towns, setting the official mileage for leasing all Texas rates. Winchell elected president and general manager of the Kansas City Burt Sport and Memphis railroad. directors met in Boston to announce the appointment.
J B Morrow, Katy traveling passenger agent, reported yesterday in Houston. J T D Hans, Cotton Belt commercial agent, left for St Louis. G M Winfield Cotton Belt traveling freight agent returned to headquar ters. All W Cheesman Hougtop Host and Wep agent returns from North Texas trip. G H Turner International and Great Northern general freight agent visited. W H Taylor Houston East and West Texas general freight agent back from Northern state. Georges Hain tae appointed to succeed Phil Snell as barkigo agent of International and Great Northern. Southern Pacific announces a one and one third fare on certificate plan for the quadrennial convention of democratic clubs at Indianapolis, dated December 4.
Letter to the editor condemns the city leadership over the Galveston disaster reporting. It lists seventeen columns of the known dead and claims about 4007 lost with hundreds more missing. The piece references Mr John Evans as a director of the No Tau Oh parade planning.
A letter to the Houston Business League criticizes a proposed December event as a cheap carnival that would damage the city’s reputation and hurt Galveston relief efforts. The writer attacks Mr. Havus for personal gain, laments Mounton’s losses, and urges preserving Houston’s good name with a charitable alternative.
Alderman Thoms motion allows property owners to repair flues as originally built but requires a permit from the city engineer and inspection by the fire chief. The Post notes relief work in Houston and a telegram authorizing funds from the New York Herald fund at Dallas. No relief worker named Mrs Johnson is found in Houston files.
Lucinda Jeffries of Port Bolivar writes an appeal describing destitute circumstances and her inability to leave the area seeking assistance from the public or authorities.
A physician explains why many remedies for piles exist and promotes Pyramid Pile Cure. The ad claims the suppositories provide immediate relief and radical cure without surgery, with safe, stimulant free ingredients. It notes night application with absorbent suppression and offers mail order info from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan.
The Local Stage presented a farce titled McFadden's Row of Flats with burlesque and song. Performers Bobby Nelson and Derry Sullivan entertained as the Yellow Kid impersonators, while trained donkeys provided comic relief. audience reaction was strong with enthusiastic encores. Meladiton's Row of Fiqta is billed to run again as a matinee this afternoon and tonight, followed by The White Moore tavern on October 1 and 2.
The Houston YMCA reports repairs on the smokestack and hot water baths will soon be ready. The gymnasium reopens for handball and baseball as many Galveston exresidents relocate here and hold YMCA tickets honoring Galveston Association privileges.
A 19th century piece notes a Galveston cyclone foreseen nearly eighteen months earlier by Prof Andrew Jackson De Voe. It cites his forecasts printed in Ladies Birthday Almanacs and Cardui charts used by Chattanooga Medicine Company. The article claims vast distribution and accuracy in prior predictions.
Storm patterns suggest cyclones may move westward toward the Atlantic coast with heavy rain potential. A medical company notes a 1900s edition almanac will be distributed for free in October, highlighting outreach amid the season.
Dr. Scott a leading physician and surgeon connected to the Fourth Kentucky unit served in Lyphoid fever care. He held roles with General Johnston and General Tolk, taught at Bigg Jana Co, and practiced in Levulaville and Belivar County amid Civil War era activity.
Abe Mulkey spoke in Hearne Texas on September 24 with a large audience. An excursion from Calvert bought about 310 graple while attendees from Bryan and Gaus joined. A couple from Wherrlock wed during the event in front of many spectators.
A freight train on the Houston Hast and Wear Teaas railroad derailed between Garrison and Appleby north of Nacogdoches. Both northbound and southbound passenger trains were delayed for several hours with minor injuries reported. The northbound delayed for breakfast.
Information reached this afternoon of a shooting eight miles southeast of here on the Harcrow road. Chafing Curtis was shot and killed by a man named Barely. Officers rushed to the scene but details are unavailable at this time.
A salvaged advertisement from Navasota Texas promotes Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for gravel kidney bladder and urinary troubles. It includes a testimonial claiming relief after other methods failed and urges readers to order from the stated manufacturer with boxes sent by mail.
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