El Paso Grocery cuts prices on eggs and tomatoes
El Paso Grocery Co. highlights two dozen fresh eggs for 25 cents and three 3-lb cans of tomatoes for 25 cents, promoting low prices and value.
16 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1898
Page
1
El Paso Grocery Co. highlights two dozen fresh eggs for 25 cents and three 3-lb cans of tomatoes for 25 cents, promoting low prices and value.
News from Havana reports the Maine exploded in Havana harbor killing over 100 sailors. Officials and newspapers debate whether the blast was an accident or treachery as cabinet meetings and naval maneuvers unfold and Spain’s Vizcaya looms off New York.
Chief of Police Lockhart arrested Leslie St Elmo, 26, accused of stealing $800 in jewelry and plated ware. St Elmo allegedly fled to Milwaukee, Chicago, and Fort Worth with pawn tickets. He confessed and was jailed as Milwaukee officers prepared to retrieve him for Wisconsin.
The notice warns that crowds will overflow if attendees do not arrive early for Romulus next Sunday. It notes cramped fire department quarters and urges punctual arrival to avoid congestion. The Star Grocery advertises low prices and the El Paso Grocery Co. offers two dozen fresh eggs for 25 cents.
Short dispatches note the battleship Maine article is long. Other items include the sale of the Kansas Pacific Railway, Texas records in wool, and a theatre personal crisis involving a young man.
Farmers shippers and industry representatives gathered to boost corn use in the U.S. and abroad. They outlined a major corn exhibit for the Omaha fair and a national exhibit in Buffalo next year, with displays to reach the Paris exposition. A Congress proposal would redirect seed funds to advertising corn uses, reportedly supported by Secretary Wilson.
In Bridgeport a 19 year old youth William Worden, driven by love, fired a revolver into his head after a failed affair with actress Miss Gonzales at the Auditorium theatre. Worden died and his mother, already dying from shock, learned of the tragedy this morning.
New York report notes English and German Lutherans marking the 400th anniversary of Philip Melancthon birth with services in churches and Sunday schools. Germany also observes the anniversary as a holiday with elaborate celebrations.
The Lucille, carrying the final U S government Alaska Klondike relief expedition, sailed from Seattle for Dyea. A libel suit filed by San Francisco contractors delayed the departure by a day citing a freight and stock transport contract.
The Kansas Pacific railroad was sold at noon to Alvin K. Riche representing the reorganization committee for 6.303 million dollars. Judge Corvish of St. Paul acted as special master in the government lien sale in Topeka.
A beautiful society wedding was celebrated with a solemn nuptial mass at the church of St. Lawrence in St. Louis. The brides Miss Edith Frost daughter of General Frost and the groom George C. McLaughlin of Chicago were united in marriage.
A severe blizzard grips New England with nearly two feet of snow and fifty mph winds. Wires are down and trains stalled as the storm intensifies and temperatures fall.
R. R. Bridge burned at Mount Vernon Illinois after incendiaries set fire to the Clear Creek crossing last night. The morning passenger train was saved by an early discovery and there is no clue to the arsonists.
Kerrville rancher Charles Schreiner sold eight million pounds of wool to an eastern firm. The deal reportedly values around $140,000, marking the largest wool sale of the season reported from Kerrville, Texas.
This morning the senate passed a resolution urging the Secretary of the Treasury to provide all information regarding the coinage of silver dollars and the profits involved.
About 2 000 anti clerical students protested in Rome this morning against the clericals after St Peters welcomed Pope Leo XII. The pope and king status was praised by supporters during the Sunday event.
Natchez Mississippi February 16 reports fear of a negro uprising in Vidalia Louisiana with townspeople on edge and a large armed guard patrolling to prevent violence amid tensions between communities and authorities.
The tug boat Frankie sank in the upper bay this morning. Captain Nicholas Frank and engineer and owner Frank Croker went down with her.
May wheat rose to 103 s on the Chicago Board of Trade with prices advancing for the day.
County commissioners will meet on Friday next, with agenda to discuss local matters and administrative updates.
A St Louis Republic report says the Brooklyn will join the Vizcaya on the high seas or at Bermuda to guide her to an American port and back out again. The Vizcaya may call at Bermuda for coal and orders from Madrid and then proceed toward Porto Rico.
London reports say Spain has applied to Great Britain for loan assistance. Marquis of Salisbury noted in the Lords that China is not the only government needing money. Gossip claims the Spanish legations face long remitance delays and must cover their own expenses.
A grand jury returned sixteen indictments this morning listing defendants including C M Kimmerman burglary and theft Refugio Garcia murder I M Lawrence murder Francisco Miranda burglary and theft Josef Seahill horse theft John McMahon theft and burglary Lon Turner burglary Toma de la Cruz theft and burglary Carlos Villaganda theft The public release notes tests will publish the rest when defendants are in hoc.
Philadelphia voters backed the Republican ticket in the municipal election held yesterday, delivering a decisive win with a majority nearing 30,000. The result underscores broad support for the party in local government.
The article suggests Geo Speck chaired a committee questioning Brother Fitch. The record states Speck received inquiry letters two years ago but avoided answering and had no connection to the prosecution. he was unaware of the events when they occurred.
The Christian church event drew strong attendance and praise for Prof. Smith Miss Harrison and Mr. Crawford. Tickets exceeded capacity and funds increased for the building fund. Captain Charles D Sigsbee, veteran Maine captain and Annapolis graduate, led the appeals.
A massive city hall is deemed insufficient to seat the vast throng expected in Juarez next Sunday for the notable clash between Romulus and the bull.
Curios and jewelry priced to fit any budget at Petersen's 213 El Paso Street. Deed transfer James Allan to Jesus M Duran valued at $300 for land in Ysleta. Manager Steele's child buried this morning. New 1898 El Paso map available at all bookstores.
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