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Hejmdal -- April 08, 1872[The Election]
The election is over, and more voted than in any previous election. The hoodlums were watched closely. The Danes are happy. Mr. Henry L. Hertz was elected city clerk.
The election is over, and more voted than in any previous election. The hoodlums were watched closely. The Danes are happy. Mr. Henry L. Hertz was elected city clerk.
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Hejmdal -- May 06, 1872[Two Danish Bookstores Merge]
Fritz, Frantzen, and Jorgensen, Rasmussen, two Danish bookstores, are merging into one firm. Its name will be Fritz, Frantzen, & Co., and the store will be at the old location of Fritz, Frantzen, at 96 Milwaukee Avenue.
This merger is a wonderful thing for the Scandinavian people. Mr. Frantzen has been in the book business for many years, and is known as an expert in his field. Jorgensen and Rasmussen, in the short time they have been in business, have shown what youth, energy, and honesty can do. We are sure that this new firm will be one of the best businesses of its kind.
Fritz, Frantzen, and Jorgensen, Rasmussen, two Danish bookstores, are merging into one firm. Its name will be Fritz, Frantzen, & Co., and the store will be at the old location ...
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Chicago Times -- October 02, 1872[Churches Aid the Fire-Stricken]
The Scandinavians formed a relief society which did considerable work among the fire-stricken Northmen. The several Scandinavian churches united in these charitable labors. Mr. O. C. Birkland being elected president. Assistance was also lent by Rev. Krohn, Rev. C. P. Petersen, and Rev. Z. V. Korgeson. About $2,000 were disbursed. The St. Georges Society confined its labors exclusively to the assistance of its own members. Probably $1,000 or $1,500 were disbursed.
The Scandinavians formed a relief society which did considerable work among the fire-stricken Northmen. The several Scandinavian churches united in these charitable labors. Mr. O. C. Birkland being elected president. ...
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Illinois Staats-Zeitung -- June 03, 1873The New Movement
At a meeting of the Scandinavian Progressive Association which took place June 1 the following resolution was passed:
"Whereas, In the last year a powerful party has risen, which has as its aim the curtailing of religious freedom not only by bringing God and Christ into the Constitution, but also by requiring the confession of certain religious dogmas as a condition for the holding of public office, and which is attempting, through undemocratic Sunday laws, to force all the citizens to keep the Sabbath holy; be it therefore
"Resolved, That the Scandinavian Progressive Association joins without reservation the political movement started by the Germans against the Sunday laws, and hopes that from this movement there will issue a new party which will supersede the Republican party, which has outlived its usefulness."
At a meeting of the Scandinavian Progressive Association which took place June 1 the following resolution was passed: "Whereas, In the last year a powerful party has risen, which has ...
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Chicago Times -- July 29, 1873Localisms
The six Scandinavian societies held a picnic at Washington Heights yesterday. Nearly 5,000 persons were present and the affair was an unqualified success in every respect. Sargent Johnson and eight policemen were in attendance, but their presence was wholly unnecessary, for the Scandinavians, unlike the wild Irishmen, can have a good time without breaking heads; and unlike Hesing's crew, the Scandinavians do not think a violation of law necessary to enjoyment. The picnic party returned to the city about 8 o'clock last evening and were unanimous in voting their day a well-spent one.
The six Scandinavian societies held a picnic at Washington Heights yesterday. Nearly 5,000 persons were present and the affair was an unqualified success in every respect. Sargent Johnson and eight ...
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Illinois Staats-Zeitung -- October 08, 1873The Dania Club
The Dania Club of this city is the largest Scandinavian club in America. It was founded in 1862 and incorporated in 1865. Its purpose is the promotion of the mental and material well-being of its members. The Club now has four hundred members, all Danes, although Swedes and Norwegians are admitted as passive member without the right to vote. The Dania has a sick benefit fund to which each member contributes six dollars annually. If he is sick he receives twelve dollars a week. This sick benefit fund, due to wise administration, is in the best financial condition. In case of the death of a member, the Club pays the funeral expenses and the widow receives two hundred dollars. The assets of the Club consist of $3,000 in cash, the Club building, and a priceless library. In the social world the Club is famous for its masquerades. It has its own choir with thirty singers, and a debating club where political and other questions are debated twice a week. Here the temperance question was discussed, and decided according to a liberal point of view. Here preparations were made for the Danish mass meeting in the Aurora Turner Hall, where the Danish citizens joined unanimously in our movement.
The Dania Club of this city is the largest Scandinavian club in America. It was founded in 1862 and incorporated in 1865. Its purpose is the promotion of the mental ...
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Illinois Staats-Zeitung -- February 24, 1874Dania Masquerade
The twelfth annual masquerade of the Dania Club, took place yesterday evening in the North Side Turner Hall. The attendance was large. Many Germans and Americans were present, besides the Danes and the Scandinavians.
The masquerade opened with a Chinese parade. The appearance of Prince Carnival put an end to this foreign foolishness by bringing everyone back to reality.
The main presentation was the farce, "Puritanical Moral Philosophy," or a "Chapter from the Prayer Epidemic". On the stage a Chicago street is represented, with a saloon. The saloonkeeper (portrayed by J. Josephson) is conversing with his guests. McCarthy (A. Volguarz) approaches and asks the people to stop drinking while he begs the saloonkeeper to give up his barbarian trade. But as all his eloquence is in vain; an entire army of praying ladies comes to the rescue of McCarthy. But the saloonkeeper seems to understand his business. Supported by his gallant guests he offers the ladies a sample drink. So great was his 2power of persuasion, so enticing were the filled glasses that none of the ladies could resist. Many other glasses followed the sample drink. McCarthy drinks to the health of the saloonkeeper and general gaiety reigns amongst the fanatics.
The twelfth annual masquerade of the Dania Club, took place yesterday evening in the North Side Turner Hall. The attendance was large. Many Germans and Americans were present, besides the ...
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Illinois Staats-Zeitung -- February 26, 1874[Prominent Dane Dies]
Hofman-Schmidth, who became well known to the Germans during the last election campaign, died in Chicago yesterday morning from a kidney ailment.
Niels Axel de Hofman-Schmidth belonged to an old noble family which had emigrated a long time ago from Russia to Jutland. He was born in 1935. His father was a preacher at Aarkus. He was sent to the Latin School in Copenhagen and later attended the university there. He was famous for his philological knowledge and was considered an authority in Greek. In 1857 he married a Miss Kemo and became a farmer. He managed the Hanjbergkovagard estate, which, because of financial reverses, he had to give up in 1858. In 1861 he joined the army; he took part in the war of 1864 against Germany.
In the interval he wrote for the Copenhagen newspapers Fadrelandet Denmark and Dagbladet. Later he became editor of the paper Pjerrot, and a writer for the Svarmere.
2The year 1866 brought him to America. The first three years he remained in New York. In 1869 he came to Chicago as editor of Fremad. The 1871 fire drove him back to the East, but he soon returned. When the Great Movement started, he sided with the Liberals and founded the Frikeden, a good paper, much read by the Scandinavians.
Hofman-Schmidth never was able to realize his desire to have his wife and three children join him here. The club Dania, of which he was a member, will take care of his funeral. He was an epicurean--this was his only defect.
The funeral will take place today. May he rest in peace.
Hofman-Schmidth, who became well known to the Germans during the last election campaign, died in Chicago yesterday morning from a kidney ailment. Niels Axel de Hofman-Schmidth belonged to an old ...
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Chicago Times -- August 03, 1874Scandinavian Political Reformers.
Formation of an organization looking to the purification of politics and other worthy ends.
A Scandinavian political organization was formed in Chicago yesterday, under the name of "The Scandinavian Protestant Reform Club of Chicago." Its objects are: 1. By public meetings to discuss the more important political questions of the day. 2. Opposition to political demogagism. 3. Individual liberty. 4. The instruction of its brother citizens of this, their adopted country, as to their duties and rights as citizens of a great and free Republic. 5. To satisfy themselves as to the character of every candidate asking their suffrage more particularly those who ask for their support at the various elections.
Formation of an organization looking to the purification of politics and other worthy ends. A Scandinavian political organization was formed in Chicago yesterday, under the name of "The Scandinavian Protestant ...
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Illinois Staats-Zeitung -- October 05, 1874Hejmdal [The New Weekly Paper]
Last Thursday, Hejmdal, this new Danish-Norwegian weekly newspaper, appeared for the first time. This paper stands for liberal principles, and in regard to the enjoyment of life represents the point of view of all foreign-born. The paper is opposed to all narrow-minded coercion and in the impending election campaign sides with the opposition.
Hejmdal contains worthwhile reading material. The paper also keeps a correspondent in Norway and in Denmark. The publishers of this paper, Riechel and Salmonsen, are independent people and will know how to keep their independence. The paper will also accept advertisements.
Last Thursday, Hejmdal, this new Danish-Norwegian weekly newspaper, appeared for the first time. This paper stands for liberal principles, and in regard to the enjoyment of life represents the point ...
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