Foreign Language Press Survey

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.

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.

Iver Lawson, the richest Norwegian in Chicago, died last Thursday at the early age of 51. He was born in Norway and came to America in 1844. His brothers Boarky and Knud preceded him to America, his brother Steffen came with Iver. All four lived in Chicago, but three of them are dead. Iver La

The Norwegian Emergency Committee had its meeting the 10th of October. Mr. Ole Birkeland was elected chairman, Pastor Krognass, secretary, and Pastor Krahn, cashier. The first thing attempted by the group was to make an appeal to all Norwegian from coast to coast to help the fire sufferers. View details

Let us all get together and get the thing started. It can be done and we are certain that many parents will endorse it.

Sunday, at 2 o'clock in the morning, our countryman, Doctor Carlemann, residing at 166 N. Curtis St., was disturbed in his sleep by the barking of his dog. The doctor went to the front door and found a man trying to break in. He grabbed the man's arm and held him until the police arrived. The

A Norwegian police officer, Johnson, was arresting a group of gangsters at Kinzie and Canal St. He was shot in the head, but held one of the gang until help arrived. Johnson is a brave, honest young Norwegian, and everybody hopes he will recover. A committee has been formed to try to get the

The new Norwegian hotels, with European plan of accommodation, and up-to-date equipment, are prospering.

Yesterday the Times stated that the Scandinavian National Bank was bankrupt. Fred S. Winslow, president, closed the bank today. Naturally, the Scandinavians are rather worried because they are among the largest depositors. Nobody knows the outcome yet. We can report, however, news from the Ch

In consolidating the Skandinaven with the Amerika, I take this opportunity of expressing my gratitude to the subscribers of Skandinaven for the liberal support they have given the paper. I am proud to state that in the short space of six years and eight months, the Skandinaven is the leading

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

The Scandinavian convention was held last Monday in the Workmen's Hall at Halsted and Ridgely Sts. for all the members of the eight societies. The Hall was decorated very artistically with American, Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian flags. The president of the convention, Jacob Nielsen, wished e

The Scandinavian convention was held last Monday in the Workmen's Hall at Halsted and Ridgely Streets,for all the members of the eight societies. The Hall was decorated very artistically with American, Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian flags. The president of the convention, Jacob Nielsen, wishe

The depositors of the Scandinavian National Bank will in the near future receive another dividend of fifteen per cent, which will mean that forty per cent will have been paid.