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September 22, 1866
The Evening Telegraph
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
The inaugural Schutzenfest in Washington ended successfully on September 22 after four days, attracting thousands without incident. Prizes awarded: live deer to Mr. Longheim (Philadelphia), silver ladle to Mr. Klein (New York).
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The Schutzenfest.
WASHINGTON, September 22.—The Schutzenfest, which was in progress for the last four days, has ended. It was the first ever held in this city, and has proved an eminent success in every way. Although thousands of Germans and Americans were constantly in attendance, sharing in the varied festivities, there was no proceeding whatever of an unpleasant character, nor were the police at any time required to interfere for the preservation of order. The first prize, a live deer, was awarded to Mr. Longheim, of Philadelphia; the second, a massive silver ladle, to Mr. Klein, of New York, for superiority of shooting without a rest. The former received the first prize medal, and the latter the second prize medal for frequent hitting of the bull's eye.
WASHINGTON, September 22.—The Schutzenfest, which was in progress for the last four days, has ended. It was the first ever held in this city, and has proved an eminent success in every way. Although thousands of Germans and Americans were constantly in attendance, sharing in the varied festivities, there was no proceeding whatever of an unpleasant character, nor were the police at any time required to interfere for the preservation of order. The first prize, a live deer, was awarded to Mr. Longheim, of Philadelphia; the second, a massive silver ladle, to Mr. Klein, of New York, for superiority of shooting without a rest. The former received the first prize medal, and the latter the second prize medal for frequent hitting of the bull's eye.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Schutzenfest
Shooting Competition
Washington
German Festival
Prizes
Live Deer
Silver Ladle
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Longheim
Mr. Klein
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Longheim
Mr. Klein
Location
Washington
Event Date
September 22
Story Details
The first Schutzenfest in Washington concluded successfully after four days, with no incidents requiring police. Thousands attended. First prize (live deer) to Mr. Longheim of Philadelphia, second (silver ladle) to Mr. Klein of New York for shooting without rest; medals awarded for bull's eye hits.