Spa Season and Prominent Guests in Meran
In late autumn 1849, the spa season in Meran sees a lively influx of prominent figures. Guests include Princess Wasa, the former Frankfurt deputy Welker, and the Galician deputy Ziemialkowsky, whose stay is involuntary; the arrival of Archduke Johann is also expected.
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In Meran, the season is currently very lively. Among the spa guests one notices Princess Wasa, the former Frankfurt deputy Welker, and the former Galician Reichstag deputy Ziemialkowsky, whose stay in Meran is, however, involuntary. Archduke Johann is expected. (So it is reported to the Lloyd.)
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"Spa Season and Prominent Guests in Meran." Der Bote für Tirol, 5 November 1849. https://digital.tessmann.it/tessmannDigital/Zeitungsarchiv/Seite/Zeitung/47/1/05.11.1849/152943/1. https://www.meran-archive.com/en/artikel/1849-11-05-saison-und-prominente-gaeste-in-meran