Year index
The Year 1920
Reference: NA/YR/1920 · the 109th year of the war · Grand Chancellor Bruno Fiechdon · 231 entries in the public record
456,397Population
10,908Births registered
6,636Deaths registered
4,268Marriages registered
97Acts passed
172Rulings reported
81Names on the casualty roll
994.12Price index
6,872,270War Appropriation, marka
42Companies registered
The registers
- Births
- 10,908
- Deaths
- 6,636
- Marriages
- 4,268
- Labourer's day
- 40.06 marka
- Loaf of bread
- 39.80 pfen
- Census
- A census was taken this year
The state
- Grand Chancellor
- Bruno Fiechdon, since 20 October 1919
- The Assembly
- 97 acts passed · session of 1920
- The courts
- 172 rulings reported · rulings of note
- The War Ministry
- 81 names on the roll, 5 decorated · 993 conscripts
- The press
- The Herald · The Courier
The public record
The first sixty entries for the year, matters of state first.
- 28 January 1920, Brenn Street: Long Street in Vellmar is renamed Brenn Street in memory of the late Grand Chancellor. Report.
- 9 February 1920, The Assembly Hall: The Annual War Appropriation for 1920, 6,872,270 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session. Report.
- 30 April 1920, Dammsee: A four-digit number appears overnight on the Dammsee market cross. It is removed before dawn. Three people are questioned. Report.
- 19 June 1920, Victory Square: The 109th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square in steady rain. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 23,000. The year's casualty roll is read. Report.
- 20 July 1920, The Ministry Quarter: Otto Egge is appointed Minister of Education. Report.
- 4 September 1920, Marschau: The Marschau Conference opens its 61st session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present. Report.
- 22 September 1920, Vellmar: The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. O. W.: acquitted for want of evidence that the figure denoted a year. Report.
- 15 November 1920, Vellmar: Marschau Garrison win the Pfahl League, their 26th title, with 14 wins from 16. Kurt Hoffick of Tarnmund Lake is top scorer with 42 stakes. Report.
- 3 December 1920, Vellmar: Hedwig Leickfault wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for Harvest in the Marsh. Report.
- 5 December 1920, Vellmar: Rosa Wendl wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for A Licensed Year. Report.
- 3 January 1920, Eisenheim: A picture house opens in Forge Row, Eisenheim, seating 200. Report.
- 8 January 1920, Norrwick: The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Norrwick. Cellars in Iron Street are flooded. Report.
- 8 January 1920, Weinfeld: The telegraph reaches Weinfeld. The first message sent is the front-line report. Report.
- 10 January 1920, Tarnmund: Tarnmund marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Bridge Quay. Report.
- 12 January 1920, Hollstadt: A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hollstadt. There are 53 arrests. Report.
- 14 January 1920, Sanding: A motor omnibus service begins between Sanding and Reedtal. Report.
- 15 January 1920, Hochstadt: The harvest at Hochstadt is reported late. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. Report.
- 15 January 1920, Sanding: A new bridge is opened at Sanding by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches. Report.
- 17 January 1920, Norrwick: Electric light is switched on in the market square at Norrwick. Report.
- 18 January 1920, Sanding: The bells of Sanding church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 21 January 1920, Tarnmund: Workers at the brewery in Tarnmund stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days. Report.
- 23 January 1920, Berging: A motor omnibus service begins between Berging and Ostrabruck. Report.
- 25 January 1920, Weinwick: Weinwick marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Chapel Street. Report.
- 31 January 1920, Marschau: The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Marschau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 1 February 1920, Lindenmar: The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Lindenmar. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 2 February 1920, Vellhausen: The winter fair opens at Vellhausen. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
- 8 February 1920, Sanding: Piped water reaches Vine Lane, Sanding. The old pump is retained by public request. Report.
- 8 February 1920, Lindenmar: The first train reaches Lindenmar. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours. Report.
- 8 February 1920, Marschau: The first train reaches Marschau. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours. Report.
- 10 February 1920, Berging: A fire in Harbour Street at Berging destroys 3 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost. Report.
- 10 February 1920, Brennholt: The bells of Brennholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 12 February 1920, Hollstadt: The first train reaches Hollstadt. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours. Report.
- 13 February 1920, Norrbruck: The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Norrbruck. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 14 February 1920, Norrwick: The bells of Norrwick church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
- 16 February 1920, Hollstadt: Hollstadt marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Row. Report.
- 20 February 1920, Ostrabruck: Electric light is switched on in the market square at Ostrabruck. Report.
- 21 February 1920, Oberbach: The road between Oberbach and Grautal is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka. Report.
- 23 February 1920, Dammberg: A picture house opens in Church Way, Dammberg, seating 200. Report.
- 23 February 1920, Dammberg: The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Dammberg. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 24 February 1920, Norrwick: The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Norrwick. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 26 February 1920, Dammsee: A cart overturns in New Gate Lane, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Hollhausen, is taken to hospital. Report.
- 26 February 1920, Oberbach: Oberbach marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Street. Report.
- 29 February 1920, Sudfurt: The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Sudfurt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 1 March 1920, Sandfeld: The road between Sandfeld and Kessel is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka. Report.
- 3 March 1920, Tarnmund: The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Tarnmund. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 3 March 1920, Berging: A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Berging. There are 48 arrests. Report.
- 6 March 1920, Grauburg: The tannery at Grauburg burns through the night. 40 men are out of work. Report.
- 13 March 1920, Wasserdorf: The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Wasserdorf. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
- 13 March 1920, Sanding: Electric light is switched on in the market square at Sanding. Report.
- 14 March 1920, Brennholt: The harvest at Brennholt is reported good. Grain is 8 pfen the measure. Report.
- 18 March 1920, Weinfeld: Weinfeld marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Street. Report.
- 20 March 1920, Vellhausen: A cart overturns in Orchard Street, Vellhausen. The driver, a man of Sandfeld, is taken to hospital. Report.
- 25 March 1920, Sudfurt: Workers at the sawmill in Sudfurt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days. Report.
- 25 March 1920, Salzhafen: A new bridge is opened at Salzhafen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches. Report.
- 26 March 1920, Wasserdorf: A new bridge is opened at Wasserdorf by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches. Report.
- 27 March 1920, Norrbruck: Piped water reaches Ferry Street, Norrbruck. The old pump is retained by public request. Report.
- 28 March 1920, Ostrabruck: Ostrabruck marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Garrison Lane. Report.
- 30 March 1920, Grauholt: A fire in Chapel Walk at Grauholt destroys 8 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost. Report.
- 2 April 1920, Marschau: Workers at the brewery in Marschau stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days. Report.
- 2 April 1920, Dammsee: The road between Dammsee and Brennholt is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka. Report.
Born this year
- Stefan Ostrand, factory worker, born 15 January 1920 at Grauburg; died 2003
- Felix Brenn, factory worker, born 21 January 1920 at Vellhausen; died 1994
- Oskar Kolm, physician, born 26 January 1920 at Hollhausen; died 1988
- Lukas Mahler, engineer, born 28 January 1920 at Hochfurt; died 1979
- Kerstin Kaltz, shopkeeper, born 30 January 1920 at Dammberg; died 1984
- Paul Klasen, mechanic, born 14 February 1920 at Brennholt; died 1987
- Anna Pfeil, accountant, born 6 March 1920 at Salzhafen; died 1991
- Klaus Marrow, physician, born 16 March 1920 at Hagensee; died 1994
- Heinz Lenz, labourer, born 20 March 1920 at Tarnmund; died 1987
- Klaus Burholt, cook, born 24 March 1920 at Weinau; died 1979
- Markus Tann, journalist, born 25 April 1920 at Kessel; died 1994
- Lukas Brenn, postal worker, born 22 May 1920 at Vellhausen; died 1981
- Rainer Eckholt, factory worker, born 7 June 1920 at Vellmar; died 2003
- Peter Tinding, teacher, born 9 June 1920 at Vellmar; died 1988
- Renate Stolel, official, born 12 June 1920 at Marschau; died 2004
- Klaus Peikek, shopkeeper, born 25 June 1920 at Kessel; died 1985
- Bernd Fenn, banker, born 9 July 1920 at Ostrabruck; died 1983
- Helga Brenn, chemist, born 10 July 1920 at Ostrabruck; died 1993
- Birgit Tarn, factory worker, born 26 July 1920 at Salzhafen; died 1993
- Rainer Sendmann, nurse, born 29 July 1920 at Norrwick; died 2002
Died this year
- Ulrik Mahler, farm labourer, born 1849 at Oberholt; died 19 January 1920
- Konrad Wendl, farmer, born 1859 at Vellhausen; died 25 January 1920
- Ansel Lodde, merchant, born 1851 at Feldburg; died 10 March 1920
- Valter Hallin, farmer, born 1845 at Tarnsee; died 23 March 1920
- Hendrik Egge, miller, born 1849 at Reedsee; died 25 March 1920
- Anton Raffmor, factory worker, born 1853 at Vellmar; died 27 March 1920
- Bertil Kasen, factory worker, born 1852 at Furtau; died 28 March 1920
- Edvard Arnholt, factory worker, born 1867 at Vellmar; died 30 March 1920
- Konrad Isker, factory worker, born 1852 at Vellmar; died 28 April 1920
- Paul Briltkeitz, clerk, born 1866 at Ostrabruck; died 5 May 1920
- Konrad Brenn, soldier, born 1842 at Reedtal; died 18 May 1920
- Piet Kaner, factory worker, born 1851 at Dammberg; died 6 June 1920
- Konrad Trestfal, mechanic, born 1850 at Furttal; died 16 June 1920
- Hendrik Dorn, farm labourer, born 1849 at Hollstadt; died 7 July 1920
- Emil Fenn, typist, born 1866 at Reedsee; died 7 July 1920
- Leon Mahler, postal worker, born 1860 at Reeding; died 16 July 1920
- Paul Franwitz, farmer, born 1862 at Sudfurt; died 16 July 1920
- Viktor Zorn, housekeeper, born 1873 at Ostrabruck; died 10 August 1920
- Valter Fromm, labourer, born 1851 at Wasserdorf; died 16 August 1920
- Viktor Wendl, engineer, born 1874 at Berging; died 27 August 1920