History of Texas Railways Since 1861 The Road to Development
This article examines how Texas railroads expanded from 1861 to 1890. It details sources of funding including bonds issued by cities and counties, state bonds and grants, and stock subscriptions dwindling after the Civil War. It notes key bond votes by Tyler Sherman Dallas Waxahachie Smith County Galveston County and Santa Fe. It highlights state aid and land grants for major lines like the Texas & Pacific International & Great Northern and the Houston & Great Northern with varying terms and exemptions.
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Houston & Great Northern
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Texas & Pacific
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Waxahachie
Houston & Texas ‘Central
Smith County
Galveston County
Santa Fe
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Texas Railroads and Land Grants from 1852 to 1891
The article reviews land grants to 67 railroad companies, 12 obtaining land, 41 railroad grants totaling up to 38.9 million acres. It estimates land value around one dollar per acre and cites Texas railroad capitalization in 1890 at about 40 billion? dollars with 233 million in stock and 177 million in other debt. It notes 8,800 miles built by 1891 and about 16,000 miles total as of now. The main issue shifts from access to construction to securing efficient, low-cost service.
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Six Hundred Baptists Attend Fort Worth Session
Practically every city and town in Texas sent delegates numbering well over 600 to a Fort Worth session. The all day rally followed by a Sunday school annex meeting last Wednesday morning focused on planning the Fin.
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Broadway -Kritish Church
Baptists Urge Texas Drive Follow Up After Victory
Dr B W Vining conservation secretary warns that failure to follow up a victory could be more disastrous than defeat. He notes the 75 million World Campaign goal and recalls Baptists won full pledges at the drive's start in 1919. Rally opens at 160 o'clock with song and prayer led by R F E Burt Dallas.
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