Year index
The Year 1900
Reference: NA/YR/1900 · the 89th year of the war · Grand Chancellor Konrad Brenn · 239 entries in the public record
371,445Population
9,659Births registered
5,604Deaths registered
3,646Marriages registered
107Acts passed
181Rulings reported
69Names on the casualty roll
371.83Price index
2,271,289War Appropriation, marka
41Companies registered
The registers
- Births
- 9,659
- Deaths
- 5,604
- Marriages
- 3,646
- Labourer's day
- 12.42 marka
- Loaf of bread
- 14.90 pfen
- Census
- A census was taken this year
The state
- Grand Chancellor
- Konrad Brenn, since 14 February 1895
- The Assembly
- 107 acts passed · session of 1900
- The courts
- 181 rulings reported · rulings of note
- The War Ministry
- 69 names on the roll, 5 decorated · 891 conscripts
- The press
- The Herald · The Courier
The public record
The first sixty entries for the year, matters of state first.
- 3 February 1900, Hagenkirchen: A ledger with fourteen months of entries is found in the cellar of a Hagenkirchen counting house. The counting house is closed for a week. Report.
- 4 February 1900, The Assembly Hall: The Annual War Appropriation for 1900, 2,271,289 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session. Report.
- 4 May 1900, The Reed Line: Aurel Hallin of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for repairing the planking under fire. Report.
- 23 May 1900, The Reed Line: Friedl Braffen of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Order of the Reed for repairing the planking under fire. Report.
- 19 June 1900, Victory Square: The 89th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square under clear skies. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 16,000. The year's casualty roll is read. Report.
- 17 August 1900, Vellmar: The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. D. W.: 1 years, suspended. Report.
- 1 September 1900, Marschau: The Marschau Conference opens its 41st session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present. Report.
- 23 October 1900, Sudholt: A bundle of letters postmarked in a year that does not exist is handed in at Sudholt by an executor. The executor is thanked and charged. Report.
- 15 November 1900, Vellmar: Tarnmund Lake win the Pfahl League, their 15th title, with 8 wins from 12. Viktor Ostrand of Tarnmund Lake is top scorer with 30 stakes. Report.
- 3 December 1900, Vellmar: Emil Fenn wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for The Reed and the Stake. Report.
- 2 January 1900, Sandfeld: A new school opens at Sandfeld with 30 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. Report.
- 3 January 1900, Eisenheim: The bells of Eisenheim church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 5 January 1900, Dammsee: The tannery at Dammsee burns through the night. 48 men are out of work. Report.
- 7 January 1900, Salzhafen: A new bridge is opened at Salzhafen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches. Report.
- 11 January 1900, Sanding: A storm strips roofs in Sanding and fells the old lime in Salt Quay. Report.
- 16 January 1900, Oberbach: Gas lighting is installed in Bridge Street, Oberbach. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. Report.
- 19 January 1900, Kessel: A new wing opens at the Kessel hospital, with 70 beds. Report.
- 20 January 1900, Tarnmund: A new wing opens at the Tarnmund hospital, with 40 beds. Report.
- 21 January 1900, Reedtal: Workers at the tannery in Reedtal stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days. Report.
- 29 January 1900, Marschau: The harvest at Marschau is reported late. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. Report.
- 2 February 1900, Sudfurt: The telegraph reaches Sudfurt. The first message sent is the front-line report. Report.
- 2 February 1900, Sudfurt: Piped water reaches High Way, Sudfurt. The old pump is retained by public request. Report.
- 6 February 1900, Dammsee: A new wing opens at the Dammsee hospital, with 70 beds. Report.
- 6 February 1900, Hollhausen: Gas lighting is installed in Church Quay, Hollhausen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. Report.
- 7 February 1900, Dammsee: Gas lighting is installed in Church Lane, Dammsee. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. Report.
- 12 February 1900, Weinwick: Electric light is switched on in the market square at Weinwick. Report.
- 13 February 1900, Grauburg: The first train reaches Grauburg. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours. Report.
- 14 February 1900, Lindenmar: Lindenmar marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Lane. Report.
- 16 February 1900, Vellhausen: Vellhausen marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Street. Report.
- 16 February 1900, Reedtal: A new wing opens at the Reedtal hospital, with 30 beds. Report.
- 17 February 1900, Hollstadt: The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Hollstadt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 18 February 1900, Eisenheim: The bells of Eisenheim church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 18 February 1900, Hagenkirchen: The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Hagenkirchen. Cellars in Salt Street are flooded. Report.
- 22 February 1900, Sanding: Piped water reaches Salt Quay, Sanding. The old pump is retained by public request. Report.
- 22 February 1900, Hollstadt: A new bridge is opened at Hollstadt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches. Report.
- 23 February 1900, Ostrabruck: A new school opens at Ostrabruck with 30 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. Report.
- 24 February 1900, Kessel: The bells of Kessel church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 27 February 1900, Dammsee: The harvest at Dammsee is reported the best in memory. Grain is 5 pfen the measure. Report.
- 28 February 1900, Vellhausen: Vellhausen marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Tanner Way. Report.
- 6 March 1900, Hollstadt: A storm strips roofs in Hollstadt and fells the old lime in Garrison Lane. Report.
- 9 March 1900, Vellhausen: Electric light is switched on in the market square at Vellhausen. Report.
- 11 March 1900, Oberholt: The tannery at Oberholt burns through the night. 53 men are out of work. Report.
- 11 March 1900, Salzhafen: The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Salzhafen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 22 March 1900, Hochstadt: The road between Hochstadt and Sanding is metalled at a cost of 70,000 marka. Report.
- 24 March 1900, Weinau: The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Weinau. Cellars in New Gate Quay are flooded. Report.
- 26 March 1900, Ostrabruck: The spring fair opens at Ostrabruck. 300 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
- 27 March 1900, Marschau: A storm strips roofs in Marschau and fells the old lime in Church Lane. Report.
- 29 March 1900, Hagenkirchen: The bells of Hagenkirchen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 30 March 1900, Eisenheim: The telegraph reaches Eisenheim. The first message sent is the front-line report. Report.
- 3 April 1900, Weinwick: The harvest at Weinwick is reported good. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. Report.
- 4 April 1900, Reedtal: A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Reedtal. There are 43 arrests. Report.
- 5 April 1900, Wasserdorf: The first train reaches Wasserdorf. The journey from Vellmar takes 6 hours. Report.
- 15 April 1900, Reedtal: A storm strips roofs in Reedtal and fells the old lime in Ostra Street. Report.
- 15 April 1900, Norrwick: The bells of Norrwick church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 15 April 1900, Tarnmund: A cart overturns in Ostra Row, Tarnmund. The driver, a man of Hochstadt, is taken to hospital. Report.
- 17 April 1900, Oberbach: The bells of Oberbach church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 17 April 1900, Norrwick: A storm strips roofs in Norrwick and fells the old lime in Weaver Way. Report.
- 19 April 1900, Ostrabruck: The first train reaches Ostrabruck. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours. Report.
- 19 April 1900, Sanding: A new wing opens at the Sanding hospital, with 50 beds. Report.
- 23 April 1900, Sanding: A new school opens at Sanding with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. Report.
Born this year
- Emil Fenn, mason, born 9 January 1900 at Tarnmund; died 1966
- Paul Voss, mechanic, born 25 January 1900 at Feldstadt; died 1975
- Paul Hallin, clerk, born 20 February 1900 at Sudfurt; died 1967
- Hedwig Lenz, farmer, born 26 February 1900 at Ostrabruck; died 1978
- Karl Lenz, miner, born 27 February 1900 at Dammberg; died 1976
- Anton Susthet, typist, born 24 March 1900 at Ostrabruck; died 1968
- Leon Mauker, mechanic, born 30 March 1900 at Tarnmund; died 1978
- Gregor Prill, farmer, born 31 March 1900 at Vellmar; died 1962
- Willem Hallin, railwayman, born 2 April 1900 at Ostrabruck; died 1939
- Rosa Krirpaust, railwayman, born 10 April 1900 at Lindenmar; died 1941
- Liesl Hallin, clerk, born 30 April 1900 at Lindenmar; died 1981
- Ansel Brenn, factory worker, born 29 May 1900 at Dammsee; died 1969
- Otto Mossbach, labourer, born 6 June 1900 at Dammberg; died 1972
- Karl Seinek, housekeeper, born 15 June 1900 at Oberholt; died 1969
- Viktor Fromm, factory worker, born 15 June 1900 at Grauburg; died 1971
- Paul Brenn, nurse, born 31 July 1900 at Kessel; died 1979
- Ernst Dauren, factory worker, born 18 August 1900 at Sudfurt; died 1984
- Otto Geinden, engineer, born 26 September 1900 at Brenndorf; died 1958
- Friedl Brenn, typist, born 10 October 1900 at Marschau; died 1986
- Ludwig Tokbrell, farmer, born 22 November 1900 at Weinkirchen; died 1972
Died this year
- Konrad Roner, farm labourer, born 1826 at Tarnmund; died 2 February 1900
- Roderik Hallin, farmer, born 1827 at Sandfeld; died 21 February 1900
- Gustav Holt, weaver, born 1838 at Hollstadt; died 9 March 1900
- Dagny Rusk, clerk, born 1834 at Eisenheim; died 23 March 1900
- Konrad Furmann, farm labourer, born 1816 at Kessel; died 1 April 1900
- Konrad Brack, farmer, born 1832 at Brennholt; died 1 April 1900
- Vera Gerst, labourer, born 1827 at Reeding; died 2 May 1900
- Tomas Brenn, soldier, born 1845 at Niederbruck; died 2 May 1900
- Ilse Hallin, miner, born 1855 at Hochstadt; died 7 May 1900
- Ivo Brenn, merchant, born 1831 at Eisenheim; died 28 May 1900
- Piet Deichen, farmer, born 1831 at Weinwick; died 2 June 1900
- Wilma Testen, accountant, born 1851 at Kessel; died 11 June 1900
- Xaver Veinmin, miller, born 1843 at Sudholt; died 16 June 1900
- Xaver Fenn, miner, born 1834 at Reeding; died 18 June 1900
- Ottilie Keiring, carpenter, born 1823 at Hollstadt; died 24 June 1900
- Konrad Marsch, carter, born 1823 at Lindenmar; died 14 July 1900
- Edvard Kriellot, boatman, born 1832 at Berging; died 25 July 1900
- Rainer Hallin, vintner, born 1834 at Vellhausen; died 17 August 1900
- Ursula Toshardt, carpenter, born 1833 at Vellmar; died 21 August 1900
- Agathe Latel, smith, born 1840 at Vellmar; died 11 September 1900