Letter From China A Pacific Voyage and Japan Stop
A detailed letter from Shenghui describes a voyage across the Pacific to China and stops in Japan and Shanghai. The writer, a well known painter and Corner Dubuque figure, details arrivals in Honolulu Nagasaki Shanghai and Tongku Bar, meeting American diplomats Conger and Beale, court dinners, silk shops, and trains through crowded streets with vivid impressions of the host country and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Japan
Shenghui
April
Everett
Chestewie
Volsohoriny
Othe Ameriean
Fae
Sore Siplomaat
Mtr
Walter Theath
Col Beek
Debi Dhaner
Rome
Yokohama
Uhia
Robettere
London
Lin
Ammons
Wis Ten Stiudio
Satsuma
Tolle
Curty
Niagasakh
Startkastis
Nagasaki
Grend
E'Clocis
Stanghai
China
Teave Dapan
Shanghid
Chios
Medley
Miss Woodwird
Shangehai
Gen. Goodwin
Generah Mave
Tito
Bord
Hile
Nagato Mori
Tien Tam
Electric Bitters Advertised Cure for Scrofula
Comey from Dr D. LB. Cargile of Washita, LM Ife writes that Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. The notice claims the product purifies blood and treats sores, tetter, ulcers, boils, and running sores, boosting digestion and strength. Sold by J W Ruete, Druggist, 60 cents. Guaranteed.
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Comey
D. LB. Cargile
Washita
LM Ife
Brewer
J. W. Ruete
Oruggiat
Oro Tava Returns After Collision Off Ushanti
London reports the steamer Oro Tava returning to Southampton after colliding with the Bremen off Ushanti while sailing 1200 troops to South Africa. The Bremen sank in four minutes with no lives lost. Oro Tava sustained bow damage.
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London
Orotava
South Africa
Southampton
Bremen
Ushanti
Fourth of July Rates Promoted for Holiday Travel
Great Western railway offers cheap Independence Day travel with a round trip fare of one and a third for adults and half rates for children. Tickets available July 3 and 4 good to return July 6. Inquiries directed to F. B. Rosa, city ticket agent, 696 Main Street, Dubuque.
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Chi‘coo Great Western Railway
F. B. Rosa
Main Street
Dubuque
Normal Institute Planned at Dubuque High School
County Superintendent A P Kress announces the Dubuque county normal institute will convene at the High school Monday morning Aug 13 and run two weeks. Teachers planning to teach in the county next year are urged to attend for improvement. The program features Dubuque and visiting instructors, grading bands, certification requirements, and examinations at the end.
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A. B P. Kress
Normal Institute
A. P. Kress
Dubuque Corps
Supt. Oldt
Hanis Kh
Welsh
Thomas M. Trish
Learing
Dubuate Board of Education
Mgain
Dubucue County
Church Directory Listing of Local Parishes
Local church directory lists Presbyterian, Episcopal, Methodist, Congregational, and Catholic services with pastors, service times, Sunday School, and parish programs across multiple street intersections. Notable entries include St. Raphael Cathedral, St. Patrick, St. Mary, Sacred Heart, Holy Ghost, and St. Anthony churches with Masses and vesper times.
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Presbyterian
Eleventh and Locust Streets
Y. P
Teepworth League
J. F. Merry
First Congregational
Locust and
Tenth Streets
G. M. Orvis
Summit Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor
Harry B. Smith
ST. Raphael's Cathedral
Second
Bluff Streets
J. J. Toomy
ST. Patrick's Church
Fifteenth and
Town Street
Roger Ryan
ST. Mary's Church
White Streets
Father C. Johannes
Sacred Heart Church
Eagle Point
Windsor Avenues
J. S. Bauman
Holy Ghost
Couler Avenue
Father Fuerstein
ST. Anthony's
West Dubuque
Father O'Malley
ST. Columbkill
Rush Street
Father Fogarty
Democratic Congressional Nominations Named in Chicago Conventions
At Democratic congressional conventions in Chicago on June 30 delegates chose nominees for four districts. First district candidate J. Con Hornstein, second district John G. Feely, third district George B. Foster renominated, fourth district James McAndrews, Firth Ales.
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Chicago
J.con Hornstein
John G. Feely
George B. Foster
James McAndrews
Firth. Ales
Local District Names Mentioned in Vague OCR Fragment
Fragmentary OCR lists district labels and names including Mahoney Sixth district Emil Hoechéater Seventh district and Peacock with unclear context. No clear event or outcome is stated. Entities detected include districts and personal names, but the text lacks verifiable facts.
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Trict
Wim
Mahoney
Bixth
Emil Hoechéater
Peacock
Public dispute over Bee branch sewer contract terms
J B Miller submits a statement alleging unequal bidding and delays by Steuck and Lenihan. He explains that ongoing pumping and drainage work on Garfield avenue depends on access when Milwaukee track obstructions are removed. Miller calls for city time extension and fair treatment to complete drainage.
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J.B. Miller
Bee Branch
Steuck & Lenihan
Milwaukee Tracks
Garfield Avenue
Important Change of Time on Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
Railway announces new schedule effective Sunday July 1 with altered arrivals and departures. Train 25 northbound at 11 20 p m and Train 2 northbound at 8 25 p m noted. Service between Dubuque and North McGregor discontinued. Train 3 northbound leaves 7 20 a m earlier. Train 6 Chicago service 8 00 a m with Sabula connections to Marion. Train 2 southbound leaves 5 10 p m daily with Savana connection to Chicago arriving 10 30 p m. Train 4 departs 8 30 p m with Sabula connection to Omaha arriving 8 00 a m. new schedule shown.
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Chicago ,Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Atention
North
Dubuque
North McGregor
Crain No. 3
Chicago
Sabula
Marion
St. Louis
Savana
Omaha
Telepathic messages claim Pekin legation safe during uprising
Mrs. Cecile Payen of Milwaukee reports mental telepathy messages from her daughter Cecile in Evanston saying the U.S. legation at Pekin is safe, not burned or sacked, and that ministers and embassies will receive protection. The messages arrive as heard voices, with assurances of safety from Chinese officials.
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Chicago Tribune
Cecile Payen
Farwell Avenue
Milwaukee
Wis
Cecile
M.S. Woodward
Ione
Evanston
Conger
United States
Legation
Pekin
Mrs. Payen
Lved
Dubuque
Paris
Paven
Morgan
Woodward
Payen
Maman
Mrs. Pagen
Wen Tsin
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Cecile Payne
Misa Cecile Aiayen
Cormer Dubuaquer
Mote
Chin Thane
Max Wayen
Ste Belinge
Mila
Washington
Mate de Belie
Che Foo
England
Longku Bar
Ya Oime
McDonald's
New Co
Phar
Delcine
Mrs. Conger
Ales. Woodward
Miss Conger
Miss Pierce
Bee
Misa Woodward
Servattist
Drtewerks
Toomeet
Glenn
the Normal Institute
Kress
Dubuque School
Caluvd
Minister Conger
Wilson Bros
TOD
Eleaddacaee
Main
Gas Service
KEY City Gas CO
Welsbach
Lyon-Barnard Co
Borders
Aspot
Asn BC
Snsani
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