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The German Press

Atlantis, Sept. 1855

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In the country we have a multitude of small publications, but most of them have no political or literary value. Although Chicago has a German population of nearly 30,000, only one paper exists, the Illinois Staats-Zeitung, and regardless of its capable staff, it becomes apparent that the pape

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A Weighty Voice for the Suppression of Slavery

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Oct. 10, 1861

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Who among our people has not heard of Orestes Brownson, the genial editor of "Quarterly Review," the most important organ of the Catholic Church in America? Until a short time ago Mr. Brownson was averse to abolition. However, several months ago, he declared himself in favor of the principle

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For Tradesmen, Mechanics, and Artists

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Sept. 30, 1867

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Eduard Buehler, Book Store and Rental Library, lll Monroe Street. [Translator's note: This advertisement was translated because of the reference to a rental library. From all appearances this was one of the first rental libraries in the city of Chicago, if not th

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[A New Comic Periodical]

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Jan. 13, 1873

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The Eulenspiegel, a comic paper published by Moritz Langeloth, will appear next Saturday for the first time. We quote from the editorial: "Let it be said, once for all, that the character of private people will not be spoken of in the Eulenspiegel. As gladly as we accept for our pap

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A German Weekly.

Chicago Times, Oct. 3, 1873

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Trump is the title of a German illustrated weekly paper, semi-comic in its nature that made its appearance in this city yesterday. It is published by Hon Edward Runnel, Esq. Allowing for the usual drawbacks incident to an initial publication Trump makes its appearance in a taking shape and in

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[Concerning the Theatre]

Hejmdal, Jan. 1, 1876

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On behalf of the Scandinavian people, I beg to inform you, that the editor of Scandinaven or its aesthetic theatre and literary importer, make fools of the public, the actors, and the playrights. A short time ago there was an announcement regarding A.B.C. Scandinaven made it a farce by saying

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[Concerning the Theatre]

Hejmdal, Jan. 1, 1876

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On behalf of the Scandinavian people, I beg to inform you, that the editor of Scandinaven or its aesthetic theatre and literary importer, make fools of the public, the actors, and the playrights. A short time ago there was an announcement regarding A.B.C. Scandinaven made it a farce by saying

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Circular

Jewish Advance, June 14, 1878

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A chaste and comprehensive Jewish journal seems to be a necessity in this city. We have undertaken the task of publishing such a paper, and hope to meet with the encouragement of all classes of citizens. We have engaged in the editiorial management the best talent suited for the purpose. The

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A New Scandinavian Monthly

Skandinaven, July 27, 1880

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The Viking seems to be a paper with a future. It has already found a great number of readers. It is published at 269 Milwaukee Avenue. The Viking is filled with humor and satire. We feel that it will be welcomed by Scandinavian readers.

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The Chicagoer Israelit

The Occident, February 4, 1881

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This Hebrew publication has just been issued and presents a handsome typographical appearance. For the present the same comes as a monthly. It is hoped that the indefatigable publisher, Mr. Ettelsohn, may soon receive sufficient encouragement to allow the Israelit to appear weekly.

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The Central Committee's Session.

Chicagoer Arbeiter Zeitung, January 30, 1883

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The Central Committee's Session at which comrade Bluhm presided was held last night. Representatives of different clubs gave their reports. Comrade Schwab called to attention the proposed selling of pamphlets and Comrade Spies asked for a loan of $20.00 for the purchase of literature in quest

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The Central Committee.

Chicagoer Arbeiter Zeitung, April 17, 1883

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The Central Committee held its meeting last night with Comrade W. Blum presiding. Concerning the wholesale murder at Braidwood, Comrade Spies reported that he took up contacts with various unions in order to induce all the workers to action in this highly important matter. The apathy which he

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[Socialist Meeting]

Chicagoer Arbeiter Zeitung, Apr. 12, 1884

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The General Committee of the I. A.A. held its regular meeting, presided by Comrade Kalbitz, yesterday evening. The minutes of last meeting were read and accepted. New delegates were received; From "Lehr and Wehrverein" A. Hirschberger; from the "North Side" Edward Schnaubelt and Joh

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EDITORIAL: There exists in our city an American missionary society. It published, not long ago, its first annual statement called, "First annual report of the Chicago City Missionary Society." This booklet has twenty pages with, at least, twenty infamous lies and calumnies about the Bohemians

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The first groups of German immigrants came to America when Germany was in a state of poverty, desolation and demoralization, and therefore did not bring with them a lively interest for intellectual progress. There have been sporadic efforts by German teachers and preachers, who came

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The Danish Pioneer

Skandinaven, Jan. 21, 1887

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The Danish Pioneer, published in Omaha, is by a decree forbidden in Denmark, and all copies entering Denmark through the mails will be confiscated. The reason is that the managing editor, Mark Hansen, is said to have insulted the King of Denmark in a series of articles, which he wrote.

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The Danish Pioneer

Skandinaven, Jan. 21, 1887

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The Danish Pioneer, published in Omaha, is by a decree forbidden in Denmark, and all copies entering Denmark through the mails will be confiscated. The reason is that the managing editor, Mark Hansen, is said to have insulted the King of Denmark in a series of articles, which he wrote.

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[Pastor Hartmann Dead]

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Sept. 26, 1887

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Pastor Joseph Hartmann succumbed, yesterday, after a short illness, at the home of his daughter. The great loss is felt not only by his family but by his parishioners in whose welfare he was deeply interested. The poorer class has lost a faithful friend and helper, the Evangelical Church of A

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The German American Library.

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Apr. 20, 1891

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The "Germania Male Chorus", which has done much in the last year to further German interests, now appears with a new plan, which is so exceptionally laudable, that it will not fail to arouse lively interest throughout all German-American circles. The association proposes nothing less, than th

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New German Weekly Magazine.

Abendpost, May 8th, 1891

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The first edition of a new German weekly magazine called the National News and edited by Joseph Brucker and Paul Haedike was published yesterday. The new magazine which is very attractive in more ways than one has rather a questionable thesis, it states that the "Fatherland" can only be saved