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  • Chicago Tribune -- January 04, 1891
    (No headline)

    The opposition is represented by the Rev. John Beucher, who is the Esher appointee so the pulpit, but who can not get possession, ex-Trustee Ritter, George Schneider, Caspar, Lietz and John Oesch.

    They allege all manner of bad things against Fusch, in addition to saying that he is not the legally appointed minister, but simply the representative of the "Kickers" who refuse to recognize Esher.

    It is alleged that Fuschs and his adherents have secretly connived to get the church into debt and have refused to allow the complainants to help support it. All this is done, it is said, in order that the church may begotten into debt and thereby severed from the Evangelical Alliance. In addition to the charge of conspiring against Trustee Ritter, it is claimed the Reverend John Beuscher alone has the right to occupy the pulpit and in order to ask for Fusch disposition.

    Judge Horton issued the injunction that will preserve Ritter's rights, but declined at present to go so far as to depose the Rev. Mr. Fusch.

    The opposition is represented by the Rev. John Beucher, who is the Esher appointee so the pulpit, but who can not get possession, ex-Trustee Ritter, George Schneider, Caspar, Lietz and ...

    German
    III C

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  • Abendpost -- January 05, 1891
    [German Company]

    The Directors of the German Company held their regular monthly meeting yesterday. From the report of the manager, Mr. Wm. Thielepope, we understand that during the entire month of December, only sixty-four families, with one hundred fifty-eight children, as well as fifteen unmarried people, received relief to the amount of $326.56. One hundred thirty-eight people received work.

    The following men joined as members: S. Frendenburg, Robert E. Bluthardt, Henry W. Lehmann, Gustave Frukler, I. W. Kraft and Huttonlocher.

    The Directors of the German Company held their regular monthly meeting yesterday. From the report of the manager, Mr. Wm. Thielepope, we understand that during the entire month of December, ...

    German
    II D 10, II D 8

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  • Abendpost -- January 05, 1891
    [German Waiter's Union]

    The Old German Waiter Lodge, held their general meeting yesterday, at the same time an officers' election took place at 133 N. Clark Street.

    The wealth of the Union at the present time is $1545.90. This money is entrusted to the well known owner, W. H. Jung, 106 Randolph Street.

    To sick members the Union paid last year $275. Considering that the Union has only a member ship of fifty-five members it was felt that the Union was progressive as well as successful in its activities.

    The officers election gave the following results: Pres. Henry Ulrich; Vice Pres. W. H. Jung; Treasurer Robert Biegel; Fin. Sec. Fritz Heuber; Rec. Sec. Fritz Boehm; Finance Committee Aug. Muessingbroodt, Will Suhr and George Rowe.

    The Old German Waiter Lodge, held their general meeting yesterday, at the same time an officers' election took place at 133 N. Clark Street. The wealth of the Union at ...

    German
    I D 2 a 2

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  • Abendpost -- January 05, 1891
    Schlesier [Silesian] Watch

    On Wednesday, January 7th, the Schlesier Health Benefit Lodge will hold its halfyear general gathering. All those who are willing to become members can apply to the Staats Zeitung Exchange.

    Inquire at half past 8 A.M., January 7th.

    A. Gotzmann, Sec.

    On Wednesday, January 7th, the Schlesier Health Benefit Lodge will hold its halfyear general gathering. All those who are willing to become members can apply to the Staats Zeitung Exchange. ...

    German
    II D 1, III B 2, V A 1

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  • Skandinaven -- January 05, 1891
    Building in 1890

    More than four thousand buildings were erected in 1890. The majority were built in the Scandinavian district on the North-West Side.

    More than four thousand buildings were erected in 1890. The majority were built in the Scandinavian district on the North-West Side.

    Norwegian
    II F

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  • Abendpost -- January 05, 1891
    [Concert of the Oratorium Lodge]

    On Saturday, January 17th the first concert of the Oratorium Lodge will take place under the direction of Mr. Gabriel Katzenburger.

    The Concert will be of interest in so much as the famous artist Mr. Ovide Musin himself will be heard. Mr. Musin is a well known violinist.

    Miss Louise Tanner and Miss Inez Parmaler are prominent sopranos and Karl Horn as a well known baritone. Mr. Ed Schaef is an outstanding pianist.

    The Concert is expected to be the outstanding one of the season.

    On Saturday, January 17th the first concert of the Oratorium Lodge will take place under the direction of Mr. Gabriel Katzenburger. The Concert will be of interest in so much ...

    German
    II B 1 a, II A 3 b

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  • Abendpost -- January 05, 1891
    German Press Club

    Tomorrow evening a meeting of interest will take place in the Club-rooms of the Press Club; of interest because the famous lecturer, Mr. Arthur Koebner, has prepared a fine program. Part of his talk will be in Low German and part in High German.

    No doubt the criticism and discussions following the recital will be most interesting. Prior to the lecture, a business meeting will take place and many important subjects will be discussed. Thus the meeting as a whole should be of interest to every club member.

    Tomorrow evening a meeting of interest will take place in the Club-rooms of the Press Club; of interest because the famous lecturer, Mr. Arthur Koebner, has prepared a fine program. ...

    German
    II B 2 g, II B 1 d, III B 2, III A

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  • Abendpost -- January 05, 1891
    [Waverly Socialists]

    At yesterday's meeting of the Socialists at the Waverly Hall, Comrade Cahan spoke on Darwin and Socialism. Mr. Cahan expressed himself by saying that Mr. Darwin was a Socialist; not only that, but was unaware of it himself.

    Speaking for almost an hour, he criticized the Social Political System. Next Sunday will be an open forum discussion of Socialists at the Vorwaerts Turnhall.

    At yesterday's meeting of the Socialists at the Waverly Hall, Comrade Cahan spoke on Darwin and Socialism. Mr. Cahan expressed himself by saying that Mr. Darwin was a Socialist; not ...

    German
    I E, II B 2 g

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  • Abendpost -- January 06, 1891
    Der Muenchener

    Die Muenchener Artist Society gave the public its second performance last night by again presenting the play "Pastor of Kirchfeld" (Der Pfairer von Kirchfeld), and again before a packed house.

    The performance was in every respect a most successful one.

    This evening for the first time the character picture, "Wild Alpine Flower and Edelweiss" (Almenrousch und Edelweiss), will be repeated.

    The program for the rest of the week is as follows: The Wood Carver of God Statues (Der Herrgottschnitzer.)

    Die Muenchener Artist Society gave the public its second performance last night by again presenting the play "Pastor of Kirchfeld" (Der Pfairer von Kirchfeld), and again before a packed house. ...

    German
    II A 3 d 1

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  • Chicago Tribune -- January 06, 1891
    No Official Recognition

    It has been suggested that the German-American societies in Chicago should unite and form an organization of German-American citizens for the promotion of the Fair in Germany as the former residents of different States who now reside in Chicago have done in this country. Washington Hesing of the Staats-Zeitung doesn't think such an organization of the German-American societies would accomplish any good.

    "I don't think the German-American societies could be organized for such purpose," he said yesterday. "There isn't a very strong affinity between those societies here. I can see how the various State associations did some good for Chicago before the city was selected as a site for the Fair, as many of them had friends among the members of Congress whose votes could be influenced. It would be far different, however, in trying to accomplish anything with Germany. From all the information I can gather from my correspondence and talks with the travelers who come from there, the German Government will take no official recognition of the Fair. The Government in so disgusted with the McKinley Bill that it is not worth while to talk about it doing anything.

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    That is the situation now, of course. It is a long time until the Fair, and the feeling may change.

    "As to the German-American societies of Chicago having any influence in shaping the action of the Government it is idle to talk about it."

    It has been suggested that the German-American societies in Chicago should unite and form an organization of German-American citizens for the promotion of the Fair in Germany as the former ...

    German
    III H

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