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July 1888

August 20, 2026

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In El Paso during July 1888, city business centered on the opening of the new city hall, Fourth of July celebrations, municipal improvements, and major local disputes over railways, public buildings, and utilities. The German Volks Verein planned a large Independence Day picnic at International…

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