Going to Europe
Professor Streeruwitz to Attend Scientific Congress in Russia
A prominent Austin German citizen and scientist departs for a year-long world tour, culminating in an invitation-only scientific congress hosted by the Russian czar.
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The Austin Weekly Statesman · December 24, 1896 · Page 5
1 min readProfessor Streeruwitz, one of Austin's most prominent German citizens, will leave immediately for the old country. He will be gone for at least a year and will make an extensive tour of the world during his absence. He will attend a scientific congress to be held in Russia next August by special invitation from the czar, and in the meantime he will visit Germany, France and many other points of interest. He, as above stated, will be absent for a year or more, and while his main object in going over to the old country is for travel, he will also be an honored guest at the scientific congress.
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