10 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
1
Mrs. John L. Klink shot at an intruder thrice in her 1110 San Antonio Street residence after a head appeared at the door. The thief fled. a green cash box containing $35 was later found in the doorway. No suspect identified and no other valuables taken.
The city hall gathering heard Chief Powers report 42 alarms with losses and insurance totals and district breakdowns. Members applauded, officers were elected, and J. J. Connors won the chief’s chair over Tom Holland after a heated ballot.
The Corralitos road bridge gang works on a nine mile trestle crossing the Mexican Central nine miles below Juarez with 200 feet of trestle and five and fifty thousand cubic yards of earth for approaches. Sixty dry arroyos require bridges before the line reaches the mesa. The chief engineer warns of cribbing at arroyos to speed progress if delays persist. Bridge workers strive to hasten completion despite the heavy workload.
A fine pair of Opera glasses makes a nice Christmas present with prices from $4 to $20. Advertises Gro. W. Hickox & Hixson in Bronson block as "The Jewelers" and notes El Paso Sugar trust busted and El Paso Grocery Co. dig it.
Pomp James leaves for Marfa. Miss Lilly Smith teaches over the river. S. J. Freudenthal heads north. Editor Anderson of Rincon Weekly in town. Bishop Kendrick to Cruces and back tomorrow. Phil Mann from Edey prepares for Selden dam work. S. P. claim agent Mr. Vann passes east. Dr. Clarence King geologist en route to Mexico City. Hughey McLean from Corralitos road work. A. Mennett and others from Las Vegas, Deming, Albuquerque arrive by Santa Fe. Mrs. Nelson Woods leaves for Hermosillo to join mining husband. Richard Olney of Worcester visits Pierson on return from Washington.
In a dense fog at Sandy Fork the P Wreck of the Southern Pacific wreck killed Brakeman Heard and Engineer Cody Brown. Conductor Gaffney disappeared after the crash and may be alive or missing. Officials blame Brown and Gaffney. Heard had recently moved to the line. The crash occurred at the foot of two grades with speed high as crews tried to reach the hills.
The proposal to host the 1897 irrigation congress in El Paso gains strong support amid plans tied to the international dam project and new English company offices here. Albuquerque lobbies for the event, while Santa Fe New Mexican backs El Paso as the ideal site for the congress.
At Kayser & Co bankrupt sale this afternoon George Parker bought stock fixtures accounts and other assets for 8400. Inventoried stock stood at 14500, about 10 percent above invoiced price to cover freights and expenses.
Justice John M. Harlan of the United States Supreme Court will deliver the annual commence ment address at Yale Law School on Monday June 29.
A smelter at the Needles is said to be erected soon and is owned by local capital. N. Pilchard of Fort Huachuca has been transferred to Fort Bayard. The Schulz Silliman land sale includes 1200 acres. Vulcanizog pest enameling and repair services listed on San Antonio street.
A New Orleans Picayune report tells how the Sunset Limited bans passes for travel. An Eastern rail official tried to ride on a pass and, after quick checks, was told to buy a ticket and sleeper. A special car offer to ease his journey was also refused without payment.
In an interview Denver Newsman Major Llewllyn reports a prominent English firm awarded a major contract to Mr Bradbury of the city to build dams reservoirs and canals in the Mesilla valley along the Rio Grande. The plan aims to supply irrigation for about 260000 acres. The Rio Grande valley from Espanola to the Texas line is noted for climate soil and potential to support a million people and substantial water resources.
J. T. Towner of the Colorado sanitary board, stationed in northern New Mexico, says from March 15 to November 15 this year he inspected 224,106 cattle passing through for Colorado or eastern markets. He also inspected 60,000 sheep entering Colorado from New Mexico.
The article explains that a poor blood count and weak system make one susceptible to diseases. It urges taking Ayer s Sarsaparilla when appetite or strength fails, urging prompt use to restore health.
Local dealer Shedd hints at upcoming stock of Overland wheels with guaranteed savings. He urges buyers to visit before purchase to maximize value and says future offerings will be in readers’ best interest.
Sugar priced at 223 lbs for 1.00 cash and 25 lbs at 1.00 with 34.00 other groceries. Glaze finished cabinets 1.50 and platinums 2.50 per dozen at R. R. Photo car, located at 201 Stanton St. Glaze finishes and cabinet prices listed alongside sugar offers.
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