News from Harlem, June 1897
The Harlem Post was a local weekly newspaper printed in German for the local German population. Its first edition was…
Typhoid took life of young soldier waiting fight in Cuba
During the Spanish-American War — which lasted a short 3 months, 3 weeks, and 1 day — between 2,061 and…
A young sculptor’s own work marks his grave
At times, walking through the cemeteries in Forest Park can feel like a visit to an art museum. Visitors find…
A look back in time
Six teams form girls softball league Six teams will form the Chicago National Girls Softball League when the fast femine…
‘Sausage King’ melted wife, saw sales decline, died in prison
Warning: Not for the faint of heart or vegetarians Adolph “Louis” Luetgert was born in 1845 in Westphalia (now Germany).…
Elizabeth Hall bridged ‘old-time lady’ to ‘modern woman’
Elizabeth Hall Ball 1842-1920 In the press, Elizabeth Hall Ball was referred to as Mrs. F.Q. Ball — her husband…
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