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1901 in figures

Casualties published by the War Ministry: 68. Acts passed: 96. Rulings: 173. Births: 9,717. Deaths: 5,808. Population on 1 January: 375,417. Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Konrad Brenn.

January · 14 issues

  1. 1 January 1901 Workers at the brewery in Kessel stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
  2. 3 January 1901 Gas lighting is installed in Old Gate Gate, Sanding. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  3. 5 January 1901 The harvest at Sudholt is reported average. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
  4. 8 January 1901 A cart overturns in Chapel Quay, Salzhafen. The driver, a man of Reedtal, is taken to hospital.
  5. 11 January 1901 Gas lighting is installed in Low Way, Kessel. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  6. 13 January 1901 A cart overturns in Church Square, Vellhausen. The driver, a man of Dammberg, is taken to hospital.
  7. 16 January 1901 Workers at the sawmill in Hagenkirchen stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
  8. 18 January 1901 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Oberholt.
  9. 19 January 1901 A storm strips roofs in Oberbach and fells the old lime in Church Way.
  10. 20 January 1901 The bells of Eisenheim church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  11. 22 January 1901 Hugo Hallin of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for carrying four wounded men back along the causeway.
  12. 25 January 1901 A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Weinfeld. There are 4 arrests.
  13. 27 January 1901 The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Grautal. Cellars in Well Square are flooded.
  14. 30 January 1901 The harvest at Berging is reported poor. Grain is 4 pfen the measure.

February · 16 issues

  1. 1 February 1901 A new bridge is opened at Kessel by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches.
  2. 3 February 1901 A fire in Chapel Street at Lindenmar destroys 2 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
  3. 5 February 1901 The Annual War Appropriation for 1901, 2,317,758 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
  4. 6 February 1901 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Oberbach.
  5. 11 February 1901 The bells of Wasserdorf church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  6. 12 February 1901 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Dammsee.
  7. 14 February 1901 The bells of Grauholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  8. 17 February 1901 Hallin & Trucheik, Millers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UEZ.
  9. 19 February 1901 The road between Oberbach and Ostrabruck is metalled at a cost of 70,000 marka.
  10. 21 February 1901 Aurel Hallin is appointed Minister of Finance.
  11. 22 February 1901 The winter fair opens at Tarnmund. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  12. 23 February 1901 Sudfurt marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Forge Square.
  13. 24 February 1901 The road between Norrwick and Sanding is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka.
  14. 25 February 1901 The winter fair opens at Sudfurt. 300 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  15. 26 February 1901 A new school opens at Reedtal with 20 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
  16. 27 February 1901 Dammberg marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Cooper Walk.

March · 14 issues

  1. 2 March 1901 Rusk Engineering is founded at Hollstadt by Anna Rusk.
  2. 5 March 1901 The harvest at Eisenheim is reported the best in memory. Grain is 5 pfen the measure.
  3. 9 March 1901 A storm strips roofs in Hollhausen and fells the old lime in Ferry Square.
  4. 12 March 1901 Weinau marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along High Street.
  5. 14 March 1901 A new wing opens at the Tarnmund hospital, with 40 beds.
  6. 15 March 1901 Workers at the tannery in Weinau stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 3 days.
  7. 17 March 1901 A crowd of 8,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hollstadt. There are 5 arrests.
  8. 19 March 1901 A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Salzhafen. There are 36 arrests.
  9. 20 March 1901 A fire in New Gate Walk at Weinau destroys 8 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
  10. 22 March 1901 A new school opens at Eisenheim with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
  11. 27 March 1901 A new wing opens at the Lindenmar hospital, with 70 beds.
  12. 28 March 1901 Workers at the foundry in Weinau stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days.
  13. 30 March 1901 Ostra Power is founded at Tarnmoor by Willem Rusk.
  14. 31 March 1901 A new wing opens at the Lindenmar hospital, with 50 beds.

April · 15 issues

  1. 4 April 1901 The first train reaches Dammberg. The journey from Vellmar takes 8 hours.
  2. 6 April 1901 The tannery at Marschau burns through the night. 16 men are out of work.
  3. 7 April 1901 The bells of Weinfeld church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  4. 8 April 1901 The bells of Norrwick church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  5. 9 April 1901 The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Marschau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  6. 10 April 1901 A new bridge is opened at Dammberg by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
  7. 11 April 1901 Piped water reaches Weaver Way, Norrwick. The old pump is retained by public request.
  8. 15 April 1901 A cart overturns in Long Way, Hochstadt. The driver, a man of Grauburg, is taken to hospital.
  9. 18 April 1901 A cart overturns in Weaver Way, Dammberg. The driver, a man of Hagenkirchen, is taken to hospital.
  10. 20 April 1901 A storm strips roofs in Weinwick and fells the old lime in Salt Street.
  11. 21 April 1901 The bells of Reedtal church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  12. 22 April 1901 Workers at the tannery in Dammsee stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
  13. 24 April 1901 The telegraph reaches Weinau. The first message sent is the front-line report.
  14. 25 April 1901 The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Grautal. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  15. 30 April 1901 The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Salzhafen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.

May · 9 issues

  1. 5 May 1901 Ostra Power is founded at Grautal by Paul Brenn.
  2. 12 May 1901 The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Lindenmar. Cellars in Garrison Gate are flooded.
  3. 14 May 1901 A new bridge is opened at Weinfeld by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches.
  4. 19 May 1901 The bells of Oberbach church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  5. 21 May 1901 The first train reaches Vellhausen. The journey from Vellmar takes 8 hours.
  6. 23 May 1901 Kesselhöh Railway lists on the Vellmar Exchange as HOG.
  7. 28 May 1901 A storm strips roofs in Weinwick and fells the old lime in Salt Street.
  8. 29 May 1901 Ludwig Zalberg of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for holding the Third Stake alone for a night.
  9. 30 May 1901 Piped water reaches Reed Street, Oberbach. The old pump is retained by public request.

June · 17 issues

  1. 2 June 1901 The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Dammsee. Cellars in Old Gate Quay are flooded.
  2. 3 June 1901 The bells of Sudholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  3. 4 June 1901 The summer fair opens at Norrhafen. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  4. 5 June 1901 The telegraph reaches Weinau. The first message sent is the front-line report.
  5. 12 June 1901 The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Hagenkirchen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  6. 13 June 1901 Rusk Brewery is wound up. 210 jobs are lost at Sanding.
  7. 14 June 1901 Hallin Causeway Supply is declared bankrupt. 524 jobs are lost at Sanding.
  8. 15 June 1901 The telegraph reaches Salzhafen. The first message sent is the front-line report.
  9. 17 June 1901 Workers at the tannery in Berging stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
  10. 19 June 1901 The 90th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square under clear skies. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 29,000. The year's casualty roll is read.
  11. 20 June 1901 A fire in Weaver Way at Dammberg destroys 5 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
  12. 21 June 1901 The bells of Weinau church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  13. 25 June 1901 The Ostra rises 20 centimetres above its mark at Norrwick. Cellars in Weaver Street are flooded.
  14. 27 June 1901 Workers at the tannery in Grauholt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
  15. 28 June 1901 A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Grauholt. There are 47 arrests.
  16. 29 June 1901 Weinau Mills is founded at Weinau by Rosa Nienberg.
  17. 30 June 1901 A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Sudfurt. There are 37 arrests.

July · 14 issues

  1. 1 July 1901 A new wing opens at the Norrbruck hospital, with 20 beds.
  2. 2 July 1901 The harvest at Weinau is reported poor. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
  3. 8 July 1901 Hochstadt Motor Works is wound up. 208 jobs are lost at Hochstadt.
  4. 9 July 1901 A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Sudholt. There are 30 arrests.
  5. 11 July 1901 A new wing opens at the Vellmar hospital, with 80 beds.
  6. 12 July 1901 The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Berging. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  7. 14 July 1901 Gas lighting is installed in New Gate Quay, Norrwick. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  8. 20 July 1901 A fire in Chapel Walk at Salzhafen destroys 7 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
  9. 21 July 1901 The harvest at Norrhafen is reported average. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
  10. 23 July 1901 A cart overturns in Iron Street, Norrwick. The driver, a man of Hollstadt, is taken to hospital.
  11. 26 July 1901 The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Tarnmund. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  12. 28 July 1901 Gas lighting is installed in Chapel Row, Dammsee. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  13. 29 July 1901 A fire in Ferry Gate at Vellhausen destroys 6 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
  14. 31 July 1901 A new bridge is opened at Marschau by the Minister of the Interior. It has 2 arches.

August · 15 issues

  1. 2 August 1901 Hallin Chemical Works is founded at Hagenkirchen by Hilde Hallin.
  2. 3 August 1901 Piped water reaches Market Row, Oberholt. The old pump is retained by public request.
  3. 4 August 1901 The harvest at Weinfeld is reported the best in memory. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
  4. 8 August 1901 Workers at the sawmill in Sanding stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days.
  5. 10 August 1901 The road between Sudholt and Norrwick is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka.
  6. 11 August 1901 A new bridge is opened at Vellmar by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches.
  7. 13 August 1901 The first train reaches Reedtal. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
  8. 16 August 1901 The bells of Dammsee church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  9. 17 August 1901 The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. T. H.: fined and the item sealed.
  10. 20 August 1901 A storm strips roofs in Norrhafen and fells the old lime in Church Way.
  11. 22 August 1901 Workers at the tannery in Norrwick stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days.
  12. 24 August 1901 Tarnmoor Ironworks lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LBA.
  13. 28 August 1901 The summer fair opens at Brennholt. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  14. 30 August 1901 The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Brennholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  15. 31 August 1901 The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Berging. Cellars in Salt Way are flooded.

September · 17 issues

  1. 2 September 1901 The tannery at Dammberg burns through the night. 9 men are out of work.
  2. 3 September 1901 The Marschau Conference opens its 42nd session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present.
  3. 4 September 1901 The autumn fair opens at Norrhafen. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  4. 6 September 1901 Kesselhöh Railway is wound up. 202 jobs are lost at Oberbach.
  5. 10 September 1901 A cart overturns in Long Quay, Weinfeld. The driver, a man of Hollhausen, is taken to hospital.
  6. 11 September 1901 A cart overturns in Salt Street, Reedtal. The driver, a man of Sandfeld, is taken to hospital.
  7. 12 September 1901 Ostra Valley Line lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ZWH.
  8. 13 September 1901 The telegraph reaches Grauburg. The first message sent is the front-line report.
  9. 16 September 1901 A new wing opens at the Norrwick hospital, with 40 beds.
  10. 17 September 1901 Workers at the foundry in Hollhausen stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days.
  11. 19 September 1901 A new wing opens at the Sandfeld hospital, with 60 beds.
  12. 22 September 1901 Gas lighting is installed in Market Lane, Oberbach. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  13. 23 September 1901 The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. H. K.: fined and the item sealed.
  14. 25 September 1901 Ostrabruck Brewery is founded at Ostrabruck by Piet Lutfrun.
  15. 27 September 1901 The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Weinwick. Cellars in Salt Street are flooded.
  16. 28 September 1901 A storm strips roofs in Hollstadt and fells the old lime in Ferry Way.
  17. 29 September 1901 The telegraph reaches Dammsee. The first message sent is the front-line report.

October · 15 issues

  1. 1 October 1901 The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Marschau. Cellars in Iron Walk are flooded.
  2. 2 October 1901 A cart overturns in Garrison Street, Norrbruck. The driver, a man of Norrwick, is taken to hospital.
  3. 6 October 1901 The first train reaches Sandfeld. The journey from Vellmar takes 6 hours.
  4. 8 October 1901 The bells of Weinfeld church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  5. 11 October 1901 Brenn Almanacs (Licensed) lists on the Vellmar Exchange as IWB.
  6. 14 October 1901 A new school opens at Ostrabruck with 20 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
  7. 15 October 1901 The harvest at Vellmar is reported poor. Grain is 4 pfen the measure.
  8. 17 October 1901 Norrbruck Gas Company is acquired by Dammberg Savings Bank.
  9. 18 October 1901 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hochstadt.
  10. 20 October 1901 The telegraph reaches Vellmar. The first message sent is the front-line report.
  11. 24 October 1901 The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Oberholt. Cellars in Church Street are flooded.
  12. 25 October 1901 Dammberg Weaving Company is wound up. 171 jobs are lost at Dammberg.
  13. 27 October 1901 A new wing opens at the Weinau hospital, with 30 beds.
  14. 29 October 1901 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Sudholt.
  15. 30 October 1901 Stinek Electrical is acquired by Licensed Calendars of Sudmark.

November · 11 issues

  1. 3 November 1901 The harvest at Norrwick is reported average. Grain is 2 pfen the measure.
  2. 5 November 1901 The weaving shed at Tarnmoor burns through the night. 20 men are out of work.
  3. 6 November 1901 The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Norrwick. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  4. 9 November 1901 The road between Hagenkirchen and Norrbruck is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka.
  5. 12 November 1901 Piped water reaches New Gate Way, Sandfeld. The old pump is retained by public request.
  6. 13 November 1901 Vellmar Wardens win the Pfahl League, their 1st title, with 10 wins from 12. Josef Marrow of Marschau Garrison is top scorer with 35 stakes.
  7. 16 November 1901 United Marsh Timber is founded at Lindenmar by Josef Ostrand.
  8. 17 November 1901 A storm strips roofs in Norrbruck and fells the old lime in Garrison Gate.
  9. 19 November 1901 The harvest at Sanding is reported poor. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
  10. 20 November 1901 Marrow & Weltvundek, Millers is declared bankrupt. 96 jobs are lost at Marschau.
  11. 26 November 1901 The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Tarnmund. Cellars in Chapel Walk are flooded.

December · 17 issues

  1. 3 December 1901 Grollar Vineyards is wound up. 564 jobs are lost at Sudholt.
  2. 4 December 1901 The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Sandfeld. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  3. 5 December 1901 A fire in Weaver Square at Sudholt destroys 6 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
  4. 6 December 1901 The first train reaches Hollhausen. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.
  5. 7 December 1901 Casimir Reinholt wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Chancellor's Record.
  6. 8 December 1901 A cart overturns in Church Lane, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Tarnmoor, is taken to hospital.
  7. 9 December 1901 The telegraph reaches Marschau. The first message sent is the front-line report.
  8. 10 December 1901 A storm strips roofs in Marschau and fells the old lime in Church Way.
  9. 11 December 1901 A cart overturns in Cooper Row, Sudfurt. The driver, a man of Sanding, is taken to hospital.
  10. 14 December 1901 The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Tarnmoor. Cellars in Short Street are flooded.
  11. 19 December 1901 The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Oberholt. Cellars in Garrison Square are flooded.
  12. 20 December 1901 Hauk Foundry is founded at Reedtal by Ulrik Hauk.
  13. 21 December 1901 The Ostra rises 20 centimetres above its mark at Weinwick. Cellars in Chapel Street are flooded.
  14. 22 December 1901 A storm strips roofs in Salzhafen and fells the old lime in Old Gate Square.
  15. 25 December 1901 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Sanding.
  16. 27 December 1901 The first train reaches Grauholt. The journey from Vellmar takes 8 hours.
  17. 30 December 1901 The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Dammsee. Cellars in Church Lane are flooded.

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