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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1902

Page

3

Grand Central Depot Schedule Fragments From Sunday Service

Fragmentary timetable notes appear to reference Grand Central Depot with trains and times such as 10 1 am and 3 35 pm. Mentions of services to and from New York and connections like H E W T BR AR and K T suggest a disrupted or partial schedule listing for Sundays only and related routes.

Grand Central Depot H. E W. T. BR Grand Central Dapot I & GN Coneteas Avenue Waco Columbia Velasco Galveston

Caney Valley freight derailment and rail repair

A freight train on the Caney Valley road derailed after an accident, one worker was thrown clear and injured. Repairs are underway to restore service on the line between Bay City and Wharton with two daily round trips expected.

Caney Valley Texas

Velasco railroad merger plan discussed in New York talks

Waller of the Velieen Brazos and Northern railroad seeks $100,000 in cash for a stake in Texan options and plans to merge several Texan lines into Velasco to make it a port. Meetings in Chicago and New York involve Charles C. Ruel and Dield Rink as directors. Waller expects the plan to proceed with Velasco retained and future expansions including new miles and port improvements. A Chicago firm reports the deal may affect Velasco but not earnings, while a Morgan & Co. associate notes caution and no action from the board is planned at present.

Chicoke C Waller Velieen, Brazos and Northern Railroad Great Northern Chicago Ags Wabler Nuts Texac New York Polife Velasco Railroad Charles C. Ruel Dieldrink Velasco Road Texas Ihp Waller Velasco Walley Teras Teras Men of Lave Myers Week Wealer Bnterest W. R. Wilson Aino Fftyiows Tmilles Malin Haskell. Roid Willan Frm C. P. Morgan & Co Wiliams Noaheard Louieville Nibhettie Atlantte Hoa Owen Whiweme

Western Union Growth Seen for Houston Office

Manager Frank Hugin reviews office records comparing 1888 to 1902, noting receipts rising to about 2500.47 with payroll and expenses up. He predicts Houston’s natural growth will push receipts to around 20,000 monthly. staff will expand to 75 operators and clericals over time. A Cotton Exchange branch and connections to Dallas, New Orleans, St. Louis, and San Antonio are planned. British offices and depot services also expand with new service clocks.

Hughes Frank Hugin Western Union Telegraph Company Houston Aupiet Sears Cotton Exchange Dallas New Orleans St. Louis San Antonio Board of Trade Chicago

Williams Addresses Coast Line Louisvlle and Nashville Purchase

President John Skelton Williams of the Seaboard Air Line comments on the Atlantic Coast Line bid for the Louisville and Nashville system. He says outcomes depend on ownership policy, reciprocal business interchange, and maintaining friendly relations with existing routes.

John Skelton Williams New York Seaboard Air Line Rmipense Loulaville Nashville Atlantic Coast Line Boutherm Louviaine Neshville Louisville Lowe Temieville Naetville Maseabeard

Fragmentary Nod to Proposed Railroad Extension in Nadgdoches

A garbled 19th or 20th century OCR fragment references an extension near Nadgdoches Texas and mentions Mr Mike Tooney, a concession, and a railway line with names and places such as New Orleans, Lormwont tree, and MAEDA 10W. It hints at farmers and mineral claims, imaginary events, and disrupted landscape.

Nadgdoches Tex Mike Tooney Orleans Vatipan Wits Lutasenger Maeda Staten Anil Ier Rulrool Anne Wilks Ant Prurcoen

O Donnell of Algiers Elected Chairman of Conference Committee

O Donnell of Algiers La elected chairman of the conference committee of the 8 R T Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Meeting planned with Manager Van Vleck. Rock Island right of way secured for Worth and Palis, grading to begin soon. Trinity Five route details and river work outlined, with tensions in Dallas delaying progress a few days.

Grievanon Onmumitier The Brotherhood of Railway Peay Algiers Ohsiriian Parkinson San Antonin Acjual van Viogk Rock Island Foy Worth Texas Harkletind Worth Palvis Third Street Trinity Arlington Eesti Justine Fermion Dallas Feltie

Southwestern passenger rates for emigrant movement described

The article outlines one half fare excursions from the Southwest with $2 round trip tickets to expositions and tours. Dates span October to late April with a central bureau in St Louis to oversee operations and a four member board. The plan seeks a reduction in freight rates for emigrant movable goods.

Pina Eoger Turen Louly Tite Fielalni

Engineer Dick Wright Heads to New York for Trip

Palestine Texas notes report engineer Dick Wright left for New York City with General Manager Trice and a party of officials. J R Claridge and Laur Immigration car also went to San Antonio on business. The general office force moved to full-time work due to higher business volume and overtime in many departments. D Z Price, the General Passenger Agent, has returned from a trip to bath.

Palestine Texas Dick Wright New York City Trice Eepertion Laur J. R. Claridge San Antonio Y Morris Cernera D. Z. Price Bathe

Railroad Men Meet At Main Street Hall

The United Brotherhood of Hallway Employers held its regular meeting in the 640 roltows' Hall on Main Street. Ninety new members were led into the gathering, filling seats as the event drew a large crowd. President F. Walker presided. Marshall, Texas, officials Loyd and My Thempeecs discussed state railway conditions during a tour of the line.

United Brotherhood of Hallway Main Street Preaes Bates Marshall Texas F. Walker Ree and Southern Railway Company Loyd Ecombeton Tegus Esthera Thompson

Train Delays Expected After Heavy Rain in San Antonio

Rain disrupts peak travel as severe weather slows service. Officials warn of continued delays and rerouted trains through the afternoon with passengers urged to seek updates from the station.

Road Plan Drawn Up for Baton Rouge

A notice hints at construction starting in Baton Rouge this month with plans resembling earlier Baton Keugs. Officials indicate the road project will proceed, signaling development for the area.

Wreck on Dallas-Area Freight Line Prompts Inquiry

A rail accident near Denton Texas involved a freight train from Dallas. Several cars derailed and caught fire, with one engine and several cars derailing but no serious injuries reported. responders secured the scene and cleared tracks.

Denton Tenton Texas Haptowther Mipnars Kapias Dallas Acre Ponrteem Eark Mearly Joe Aetely

Cleburne Committees Advance Subscription Drive

In Cleburne Texas on September 2 committees urge public support for a new road project. Organizers claim momentum and assert strong local backing despite mixed reactions from residents and families.

Damage suit set for district court in Worth city

The damaged suit has been filed in district court by Oran Hosking a claimant in Worth. The case involves August V/A and the Alt with details limited to the accident in August. Hever Alan motions appear connected to the recovery claim and the court date remains pending.

Worth Texae Tirana Oran Hosking Cura

Missouri Kansas and zAe minister appoints new official

An article notes appointments within the Missouri Kansas and zAe ministries and railway postings. It mentions Mr iow being appointed a periompdent of the revert ayn Mi ss Ministoy and new general agent roles for the Tyler Cly Belt line, with wage and clerk changes at freight offices. It references rail interchanges and changes in conductors, treasurers, and clerks across multiple lines, including the Pennsylvanian and related routes.

Sante Fe Ariean Tadie Gee Mr. George Furry Clatit Nathena Beg Tyler Cly- Belt Mivenge Cestelin Mewke Katte Fireves Trade Central Wyey

Negro Confesses Murders and Crimes in Corinth Trial

In Corinth Mississippi a Black inmate, Tom Chuat, confessed to killing Mrs. Wirtfold and to additional crimes including two men on an excursion train in Mississippi. He admitted thefts and evasion of officers, claiming many acts were committed years ago. The confession followed by a court verdict and the execution decision, with relatives telegraphed for.

Corinth Septimaler Tom Tiuk Allie Citeon Howe Elltuell Bidy Bodt Tom Chuoek Kerr Elough Clark Wirtfold Oygre Mirai Ippi Bineeif Ow Ark Mog Theaeeres Negra

Mexican Cotton Pickers Replacing Negro Labor in Louisiana Valley

Special to The Post reports Mexican cotton pickers rapidly displacing Negro labor in the Ouachita river valley near Monroe Louisiana. Colonies have been imported from the Southwest near the border of Mexico with more expected as the season continues. Workers are described as cheaper than native labor and are beginning to operate cotton gins in the fields.

Monroe Ouschite River Teta Met Eo de Prekus

By Millions of Mothers Mr. Wines Ranting for Teething

An item railing at a teething remedy claims Mr Wines blames the gums for illness in infants and promotes home cures priced at two cents. The piece warns against unsafe remedies and urges caution for mothers seeking relief.

Mr. Wines Allese Pein Neep Calle

Movement of Ocean Vessels Port Ends La

Reading from the Port Ends La area a note lists several vessels: Breee pe De Verde and Ned. EL Cbd Ae Loher bound for Havana with intermediate movements noted. The text is fragmented but indicates shipping activity and routing from this Louisiana port.

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International Finance Delegates Halt Talks in New York

A desultory scene centered on the International Transportation body’s financiers group in New York as talks drifted. Mr Wilding avoided comment on the proposed conference plan and declined to discuss board matters amid offshore trade tensions.

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