Zeitungsreise: Living History
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A report on the rapid construction of the privately funded Milan–Monza railway line by the Botzen merchant Johann von Putzer. It also reports on government reviews of the project for a railway connecting Milan and Venice.
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Prussia travel incognito through Innsbruck en route to Tegernsee. Meanwhile, viticulture in the Adige region promises a bountiful vintage, despite concerns about caterpillars around Bozen, while vineyards around Meran thrive unscathed.
Account of the solemn celebrations held in Bozen on 12 February 1835 for the Austrian Emperor's birthday. The report describes the divine service, military parades, a banquet at the Kaiserkrone inn, a shooting competition, and a theatre performance.
In 1833, proceeds from New Year exemption cards raised significant funds for the poor across Meran, Klausen, Kaltern, and Botzen, supplemented in Kaltern by grain donations. In Botzen, a musical society additionally held a New Year's Day benefit concert for the local poor.
Report on the festivities in Bozen marking the 40th jubilee of Emperor Francis I's reign on 1 March 1832. The municipality provided new clothing for 40 needy schoolchildren and a veteran married couple, celebrating the occasion with a church service, dinner, and ball.
In Bozen, the Emperor's birthday was commemorated with cannon salutes, a solemn church service attended by the authorities, and festive toasts. In the evening, an amateur theatrical performance by local dignitaries raised 419 florins for the poor.
The command of the Grand Duke of Baden Infantry Regiment publicly thanks the Bozen city magistrate for providing wine and bread on the occasion of the Corpus Christi processions. This gesture highlights the cordial relations between the garrisoned troops and the population of Tyrol.
A society of amateur musicians held a musical concert at the Bozen theatre in aid of the local charitable institution. The net proceeds of 220 florins will benefit impoverished sick residents.
A historical treatise on the foundation and antiquity of the city of Bozen, critically examining exaggerated myths and chronicle speculations. The author advocates for a historiography focused on civic conditions, culture, and social development.
A satirical report from Bozen on the local theatre scene, the peculiar acting styles of the performers, and the repertoire presented. Alongside works by Deinhartstein and Castelli, a piece by the actor Rabenalt is performed.
On the occasion of the imperial name day, a charity theatre performance was held in Bozen alongside a solemn high mass. An amateur company from prominent local families performed Kotzebue's drama "The Deaf and Dumb", raising 255 florins for the nascent institute for the deaf and dumb.
A report from Bozen describes the state of the harvest in southern Tyrol in late summer 1828. While wine, walnuts, figs, and chestnuts show great promise, maize and cereals suffered from summer heat and hail. Concerns about general food shortages or market speculation are nevertheless dismissed.
An overview of charitable donations raised in 1828 through New Year greeting-exemption cards for the local poor relief fund in the Bozen district. Alongside monetary amounts from Bozen, Meran, Mais, Schlanders, and Klausen, Kaltern contributed significant cash and in-kind donations.
The Prince-Bishop of Trent, Franz Xaver, arrived in Bozen after administering confirmations in the Meran area and celebrated a pontifical mass. The liturgical services and subsequent concerts featured performances by the violinist Vincenz Hospodsky.
Report on the festive events held in Bozen for the Emperor's birthday on 12 February 1827. Alongside cannon salutes and a solemn High Mass, the programme included a parade by the Kaiserjäger, a banquet at the Kaiser-Krone inn, and a theatrical performance.
Report from Bozen on the beginning of a promising grape harvest along the Adige in autumn 1825. In anticipation of a bountiful yield, local innkeepers have lowered the price of table wine.
A contemporary report praises the skill of Bozen sculptor Rainalter and highlights the high quality and cost-effectiveness of local Vinschgau marble compared to Carrara marble. The text advocates for greater use of regional materials and sculptural art to embellish Tyrol's churches and public spaces.
The i. r. Gubernial Councillor and District Captain Leopold Ritter von Hauer passed away in Bozen on 12 March 1825 at the age of 45. An obituary honors his devotion to duty, personal integrity, and service to the state.
In Botzen, the Emperor's birthday is commemorated with a solemn High Mass, parades of the Kaiserjäger Corps, and gun salutes. In the evening, a specially composed festive song and a theatrical play are performed at the theatre. All proceeds from the event are donated to the local fund for the poor.
The final part of the obituary reflects on the tragic later years of the painter Johann Josef Karl Henrici in Bozen. Following the loss of his children and his blindness, the artist withdrew from public life, destroyed much of his work, and lived in isolation until his death in 1823.
