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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
4
In Goggan's court George D Arcois sues Southern Pacific over a lost photographic negatives shipment from Los Angeles valued at 1500 dollars. Witnesses valued the negatives at eight dollars per item while the railroad argues the shipper intended to defraud by misstating value.
A herd of ten sea lions passed through El Paso on Wednesday and attracted attention at the GH depot due to their loud coughs. They originate from the seal rocks in San Francisco and will be handled in New Orleans by a purveyor of wild beasts.
The El Paso Live Stock and Commission Co shipped several cars of cattle over the Santa Fe route yesterday. The cattle came from the Oliver Lee ranch and were driven from Las Cruces to Alamogordo and consigned to Mr. Dietz at Walsenburg Col.
The Pintsch lighting system is cited as reliable with minimal maintenance costs and no observed issues during trips averaging 10,000 miles annually. Locomotive Engineering notes the maintenance expense is under 20 per car per year.
The El Paso and Northeastern railway announces service will extend to Cloudcroft, removing the need for passengers to transfer at Alamogordo. This change promises a direct route through the line beyond Alamogordo.
Freight traffic on the S P remains strong with forty carloads of stock shipped from Wilcox Arizona to Pecos Valley. Numerous staff movements include Willie Forbes in the I H freight office, Brakeman Stevenson visiting Washington, C A Richardson returning from Cloudcroft, and J A Eddy GMC back from Cloudcroft planning a summer move for his family. Seventy five Mexicans depart the line for section work, and Mexican Central VP H R Nickerson flies to New York.
The Engineering and Mining Journal reports 1899 mineral output at mines and production sites valued at 1 211 361 861 dollars with 92 581 031 dollars in duplications removed to 1 118 780 830 dollars net. The year shows a 39.9 percent rise from 1888 and positions the US as leading producer in coal salt iron copper silver and lead.
A list of excursion tickets with sale dates and return limits for several routes and events. Includes San Antonio Texas Texas Industrial and Real Estate Association, Cincinnati B Y P U, Sour Lake Springs Texas, Southern California points, eastern southern northern resorts, and events in Houston Austin and Chicago with various round trip rates and sale windows. Contacts: B R Turner and T E Hunt City Ticket Agent Com's agent.
The Presbyterian church group hosted a moonlight picnic last night at Splon Kop above Mesa Avenue, organized by the U P S C E. Some attendees enjoyed the evening outdoors under the stars.
John L. Ames and wife transfer parcels in block 21 Campbell's addition to J.B. Burton for 1800 dollars. R Anderson and others transfer portions of block 150 Campbell's addition for 4000 dollars.
A humorous exchange about a watch’s value and timekeeping. One character bought a $100 watch six months ago, now mocked for its poor condition. The other questions the legitimacy by noting the hour displayed.
A Chicago Times-Herald item notes a debate on judging beauty and attraction. The speaker questions whether a man’s opinion reflects truth about a girl’s appeal, remarking that beauty may not impress everyone and joking about seeing her stand up in a car.
A New York Journal item features a thoughtful child who slips into the role of helper by repairing slippers so they stay where grandpa expects. The light domestic vignette highlights care and practical kindness.
El Paso council debates funding for a teachers convention entertainment. Alderman Whitmore opposes a general appropriation, while Judge Harper and others push for support. final $500 lighting plan approved amid concerns and legal cautions. Local business ads follow.
The Sierra Madre line connects to Eastern Sonora and Chihuahua mining regions. Trains depart Ciudad Juarez at 8 25 daily except Sundays. J T Logan General Traffic Agent.
Lebansat, successor of J C Mc Dermott, will operate the Hotel Palacio on American plans. New management promises careful, first class arrangements in every detail to reassure the public.
A brief advert for W. A. Irvin & Co. highlights a line of aluminum goods and promotes a five cent cigar labeled "&. PASO TRANSFER" as the best on the market.
El Paso boarders and horse owners are invited to use a livery and sale stable opposite the Fire Department. Horses that anyone can drive with special attention for boarders. Phone 41.
The advertisement promises to revive a torpid liver and restore vitality. It claims dullness after eating, headaches, and dizziness improve after a few doses. Priced at 25 cents with free samples at drug stores.
Dr King New Life Pills are advertised as a powerful health booster. Each sugar coated globule claims to transform weakness into energy and mental power, promising rapid vitality. Sold by Irvin & Co. druggists at 25 cents per box.
A boy bought two rabbits for five dollars and after one year raised forty eight offspring sold for one dollar each. Feeding cost under two dollars left him with five rabbits and forty one dollars in the bank. Key guidance cites ventilation light and dryness as essentials.
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