Skandinaven, Mar. 29, 1881
The new weekly Folke-Vennen started publication this week. Offices are at 222 West Ohio Street. It is a non-partisan paper; the editorial staff consists of well-known men in the Danish colony.
Skandinaven, Mar. 29, 1881
The new weekly Folke-Vennen started publication this week. Offices are at 222 West Ohio Street. It is a non-partisan paper; the editorial staff consists of well-known men in the Danish colony.
Skandinaven, Apr. 12, 1881
Christian Rasmussen has started publication of the new weekly Illustreret Ugeblad (Illustrated Weekly). It is one of the largest journalistic enterprises ever attempted here in Chicago. This new paper will contain eighteen pages.
Skandinaven, Apr. 12, 1881
Christian Rasmussen has started publication of the new weekly Illustreret Ugeblad (Illustrated Weekly). It is one of the largest journalistic enterprises ever attempted here in Chicago. This new paper will contain eighteen pages.
Skandinaven, June 21, 1881
Hotel Dannuirke, 217-219 Milwaukee Avenue, owned by Christian Hansen, and Hotel Danmark, 126-128 Kinzie Street, owned by Alfred Mortensen, are considered that two best hotels in Chicago today. They are regarded as on a par with the Palmer House and the Grand Pacific Hotel. The two D
Skandinaven, June 21, 1881
Hotel Dannuirke, 217-219 Milwaukee Avenue, owned by Christian Hansen, and Hotel Danmark, 126-128 Kinzie Street, owned by Alfred Mortensen, are considered that two best hotels in Chicago today. They are regarded as on a par with the Palmer House and the Grand Pacific Hotel. The two D
Chicago Tribune, Aug. 7, 1881
A great Scandinavian picnic will be held tomorrow in River Grove, Des Plaines, by the following societies: Scandinavian Workingmen's Association, Norwegian Singing Society, Danish Veteran Society, Scandinavian Shoemakers' Association, Svea Society, and Dania Society.
Skandinaven, July 28, 1882
The Danish community has finally agreed that its much discussed theatre will be officially opened this week. Those who have taken active part in this project are Mrs. Bluhme, Mrs. Jensen, and Mr. Herskind. The manager will be Mr. P. G. Nielsen, whose experience guarantees the succes
Skandinaven, July 28, 1882
The Danish community has finally agreed that its much discussed theatre will be officially opened this week. Those who have taken active part in this project are Mrs. Bluhme, Mrs. Jensen, and Mr. Herskind. The manager will be Mr. P. G. Nielsen, whose experience guarantees the succes
Skandinaven, July 31, 1882
The editor of Ny Tid (New Era) is offended because Skandinaven has printed an attack upon Charles Larsen. Charles Larsen was arrested and charged with sending obscene pictures and letters through the mail. Probably Mr. Petersen, Ny Tid's editor, remembers that he himself appeared as
Skandinaven, Sept. 3, 1882
Today there are twenty-nine thousand Swedes, sixteen thousand Norwegians, and five thousand Danes in Chicago.
Skandinaven, Oct. 18, 1882
The following Danes will run for office, either for a first term of for reelection: Emil Dreyer, one of the oldest settlers here and a man who has already done much for the colony; Henry L. Hertz, who has held many political offices; Christian Rasmussen, editor and writer; Hans
Skandinaven, Oct. 31, 1882
The burning question of the day is the temperance question. Both the major political camps are divided on this question. The Germans are mostly anti-Temperance, and the Scandinavians are divided about fifty-fifty on the question. The Scandinavian Republicans seem to be pre
Skandinaven, Jan. 18, 1883
The closed Scandinavian bank owned by the Danes, Skow-Peterson, Isberg and Co., will now pay twenty-five per cent. We anticipate that this is just one of many future crashes.
Skandinaven, Mar. 23, 1883
There has been a great deal of protest because the city wants to change street names. The Danes resent the change in the name of "Dania Avenue," and the Norwegians protest the change in "Christiania Avenue." We object to this changing of names; if the "Common Council" pers
Skandinaven, Mar. 31, 1883
The total Scandinavian immigration has reached a peak that will surprise many. The totals in the thirty-seven states are as follows: 64,196 Danes, 194,337 Swedes and 181,729 Norwegians. In Wisconsin we find the largest number of Danes, in Minnesota, the most Swedes, and in Illinois, the most
Skandinaven, May 18, 1883
The "Sand Sacker," built by a Lane, Carl Lobnitz, arrived at the Panama Canal, and was found to be one of the best dredges at the Canal. L. R. Caspersen, the Marine Superintendent, also a well-known Dane, has arrived at Colon. The dredge is the largest in use, being 170 feet long, 2
Die Fackel, May 20, 1883
The Mass Meeting was held by the Scandinavian Socialists at 742 West North Avenue, at which Peter Peterson was chairman and comrades Schilling, Parsons and a Danish party comrade who were speakers. The following resolutions were accepted: In consideration that the terrible murderer
Die Fackel, May 20, 1883
The Mass Meeting was held by the Scandinavian Socialists at 742 West North Avenue, at which Peter Peterson was chairman and comrades Schilling, Parsons and a Danish party comrade who were speakers. The following resolutions were accepted: In consideration that the terrible murderer
Skandinaven, Mar. 15, 1884
The County Commissioners have appointed Louis Pio as County architect and head of the County Hospital. Mr. Pio was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. His background is rather varied. He was appointed second Lieutenant in the Danish Army in 1864, he afterwards became a teacher, and later a