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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1895

Page

8

CHINAS GREAT IRISH RULER Hart Holds Absolute Chinese Customs Power

A Belfast Irishman named Hart is portrayed as the strongest figure in China, mastering the customs service with absolute authority over 24 ports and 8,000 officials. The article recounts Hart’s 19th century rise, terms of his power, and his impact on Chinese revenues and governance. It also touches on related items from the era and brief miscellaneous notes.

Japan Bart IG. O Iene Belfast Orient Bea Enatoma LG O Ubi Rogland China England Imperial Customs Hart Chinusz Customs Burvan Hongkong Hart Wai al Tosh Robert Hart Sir Robert Chicago Whroncia

Triumph of the St Louis fastest ship in Atlantic tests

The St Louis, an American vessel, reportedly sailed the English Channel at 22.8 knots per hour, hailed as the fastest in its region. Newspapers note the achievement boosts American shipyards and could sway future orders from foreign rivals, despite variable European conditions.

St. Louis English Channel Globe Syracuse Post St Louis Bert—Nwooly United States New York Herald Creure United States Navy

National Club Promotes Education Art and Culture

A newspaper clipping describes the National Club led by Mr F W Vo Smalley, a Chicago journalist, as a not for profit Illinois corporation with a 1000 room clubhouse near Kane County. Life membership costs 500 with family privileges, annual dues 26 plus 6. Contacts include Rev Samuel Smith D D of St Paul and Mgr Sunal Joy of the St Paul Press club.

F W. Vo Smalley YO Peres Kane County Chicago Samuel. Smith D. D Provisional Board St. Paul, Minn Mgr Sunal Joy St. Paw

Labor Bureau probes merchant service contracts and crew sourcing

The Labor Bureau and the Bureau of Labor pursue an independent inquiry into life aboard merchant ships under U S law. Investigators in New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore and San Francisco inspect crew contracts wages accommodations and middleman practices. A separate note covers a daring stunt by Belle Steele a young wheelwoman who rode near the canal under the old bridge at Traverville for $10.

New York Boston Philadelphia Balbinione San Francisco United States Buston Borald Misa Bello Steele Deposit White Bridge Traveyville Eyelera Migs Steele Buffalo Express

Fashion notes on home wear and laundry hints

Isabel A. Mallow describes semifitted jackets in white dotted muslin with wide beading and pink ribbon accents for house wear. The piece details matching skirts, a Turkish toweling cape, wash methods for linen and wool, and a tip on renovating old skirts with plaits and velvet bows.

Kemp Isabel A. Mallow Ladies' Home Journal Ita

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