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[Bohemian Militia Company Will Be Formed]

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Oct. 18, 1871

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The Chicago Bohemians have received a patent from General Sheridan for the formation of a Bohemian militia company under Captain Max Kohn.

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[Bohemian Aid Committee Formed].

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, June 26, 1872

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The Chicago Bohemians resolved in a meeting to collect money for the support of their countrymen in Bohemia, who lost all they had through a terrible inundation during May 25th to 28th, and to forward it to the Aid Committee in Prague. At the meeting, immediately, about $250.00 was collected.

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Czech Books.

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, July 31,1874

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At the beginning of this year one of the German members of the library board of directors wrote to Mr. Vojta Naprstek, eminent leader of the Czech national party in Prague, and asked him for a list of books in the Czech language most suited for the public library here. The attention of Mr. Na

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Yesterday's Proletarian Riot.

Chicago Tribune, May 9, 1876

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The Bohemian and Polish laborers in the lumberyards in the southwest quarter of the city who were called on by the proprietors to accept $1.25 per day instead of $1.50 on account of the great depression in business, struck, and refused to work at the rate, as they had a right to do, But there

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Bohemians.

Chicago Tribune, Aug. 9, 1877

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A second meeting of the Bohemians was held last evening at the Bohemian Hall. The meeting was quite large and composed of better material than such gatherings usually are. The object of the meeting seemed to be to calmly discuss the result of the late riots and to better unite the lumber-shov

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The Lumber-Shovers' Proposed Strike.

Chicago Tribune, Aug. 12, 1877

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If the lumber-shovers of Chicago carry out the threats they have previously made, they will strike to-morrow morning for higher wages and undertake to forcibly prevent others from taking their places, with the expectation of coercing their employees to accede to their demands. There are said

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Northwest Side Bohemians Meeting.

Svornost, May 16, 1878

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Parents wishing to send children to the newly organized Bohemian Sunday School will hold a meeting at 250 Ruker Street, on Sunday May 19th, 1878, at 9:30 A.M. The purpose of the school is to teach the children the Bohemian language.

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Rehearsal

Svornost, May 18, 1878

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Rehearsal of "celebrated case" (Slavna Pravni Pre) at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. Amateurs will kindly come to the stage at 7 o'clock in the evening as the play will start at 8 o'clock without delay. Fr. Kozak-Director.

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The Bohemian Sharpshooters.

Svornost, May 18, 1878

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Benevolent Society will hold their annual picnic on Sunday, May 26th, in beautiful Silver Leaf Grove, on 12th Street. Industrious preparations are being made to assure the success of the picnic in all respects. Bohemian sharpshooters cheerfully attend all picnics given by National s

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Classes will begin study at the Bohemian School on the Northwest side this coming Sunday at 8:30 A.M. Parents having children registered for these classes will please send them on time. Those who wish to send their children but have not as yet registered will kindly come a little ea

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Local News

Svornost, May 23, 1878

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The Bohemian National Benevolent Association in the northwest section of the city, will hold a picnic and excurison on Sunday, June 2nd to the Pacific Gardens. Bohemians in this section will be pleased by this, as ordinarily they do not have many such affairs to amuse them.

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The "Strakosova Spolecnost" (Strakosova Opera Company) gave a second concert at the Tabernacle last night. The proceeds to be used for the benefit of the Newsboys Home. It was a brilliant success and like the previous concert pleased a large audience, thereby making available a cons

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Local News

Svornost, May 27th, 1878

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Classes at the Bohemian Sunday School were started yesterday morning. Fifty pupils were present. The class room is well arranged and equipped, mainly through the efforts of Mr. Vala and Mr. Husak.

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Local News

Svornost, 27th, May, 1878

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A fight broke out at a dance, held in Hautas Tavern, corner of De Koven and Clinton Streets last Saturday night. Mr. John Dvorak and his wife along with 12 other youths were arrested. Because of the opportunity afforded the press of other Nationalities to point with discre

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The Reading Club commemorated the one hundredth Anniversary of the death of Voltaire, exhibiting a large portrait of him and reading several of his shorter works. Because of rain, attendance was small. We were much surprised at the skill of our young and modest artist, Miss M. Koupa

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Local News

Svornost, June 3, 1878

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Local Socialists held a mass meeting yesterday at 31st and Halsted Streets. About 3000 people were present. Speaking was in several languages. The gathering quietly dispersed afterward.

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[Homesteads in Kansas]

Svornost, June 7, 1878

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Mr. Jan Smrcka, delegate of the Bohemian settlement in Chicago, has returned from his travels throughout the State of Kansas. He will report on his travels and give information relative to homesteading in Kansas to all who are interested at 2 o'clock this coming Sunday. Th

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[Newsboy Benefit Successful]

Svornost, June 7, 1878

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The "Strakosovy" concerts given a short time ago for the benefit of the Newsboy's home were very successful. After paying off a sizeable debt there remains a cash fund of $1000.00.

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Lecture

Svornost, June 15th, 1878

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A Free-thought lecture will be given to-morrow at 10 o'clock in the hall of the "Sokol" Gymnastic Union. Free admittance to all. Ladies permitted.

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[School Time Changed]

Svornost, June 15th, 1878

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The Northwest side Bohemian School will hold classes this afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock. The reason for this change of time is the picnic to be held to-morrow by the Bohemians National Benevolent Societies and the fact that children of members of these Societies will no doubt be absent.