Hejmdal, Apr. 8, 1872
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.
Hejmdal, May 6, 1872
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 peopl
Hejmdal, May 6, 1872
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 peopl
Chicago Times, Oct. 2, 1872
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.
Chicago Times, Oct. 2, 1872
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.
Illinois Staats-Zeitung, June 3, 1873
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 Constitu
Chicago Times, July 29, 1873
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,
Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Oct. 8, 1873
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 adm
Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Feb. 24, 1874
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 Pri
Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Feb. 26, 1874
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
Chicago Times, Aug. 3, 1874
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 discus
Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Oct. 3, 1874
Those Scandinavians who belong to the opposition held a mass meeting yesterday. The assembly was called to order by Fritz Frantzen. The following persons were elected: President: A. B.Johnson, Vice Presidents: Geo. J. Hoffman, Capt. Ed. G. Lange, John Wickers; Secretary: J
Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Oct. 5, 1874
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 imp
Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Oct. 5, 1874
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 imp
Hejmdal, Oct. 17, 1874
Nominations for aldermen, county commissioners, coroner, and sheriffs are now settled to every one's satisfaction. It may be necessary to check up on the candidates for aldermen, as some of them are not fit. We Danes have been ignored in former political campaigns, but times have ch
Hejmdal, Oct. 17, 1874
Nominations for Alderman, County Commissioners, Coroner, and Sheriffs are now settled to every one's satisfaction. It may be necessary to check up on the candidates for Alderman as some of them are not fit. We Danes so far have been ignored in former political campaigns, but times have change
Hejmdal, Oct. 24, 1874
For the last few weeks, politics have been the talk of the day. The Danes and all the Scandinavians are inclined to be Republicans. The Danes have been accused by the Norwegians of being on the German side in politics. It is an unfair statement, and anyone who knows Danish history knows bette
Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Oct. 24,1874
The Scandinavian press has supported the Republican Party until a short time before the meeting of the Republican Convention. The Scandinavians had hoped until the last moment that the leaders of party for law and order would be sensible and put such candidates on their ticket, as would be ab
Chicago Times, Oct. 27, 1874
(Tues. 1:5) A meeting of Danish citizens residing in the Eleventh Ward was held at 104 Milwaukee Avenue for the purpose of organizing a Republican Club. C.W.Woodman was chosen temporary chairman, and Mr. Andrew H.Smith kept the records. Messrs. Harrison, Lurrinson and Howman were elected as t
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