Zeitungsreise: Living History
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Archduke Johann arrived in Innsbruck from Meran, accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel v. Froßsard. Following a brief stay at the inn zur goldenen Sonne, he continued his journey toward Salzburg.
List of charitable donations collected in the District of Bolzano for the year 1846 from the sale of New Year's exemption cards. Across Bolzano, Merano, Klausen, and Kastelruth, a total of over 437 guilders was raised for charitable purposes.
The Military Command for Tyrol and Vorarlberg expresses its gratitude to donors for contributions made to the troops in 1845. Among the benefactors listed is the Meran City Magistrate, who donated wine and bread. These patriotic donations were also reported to the Imperial Council of War.
The King of Württemberg has returned in good health to Stuttgart following a stay of several weeks in Meran and at Lake Como. On his return journey, he met with the Prince and Princess of Orange in Baden-Baden.
The King of Württemberg departed Stuttgart on 31 July for a stay of several weeks in Meran. The monarch intends to undergo a whey cure there.
A Venetian banking house, supported by English financiers, proposes a railway line from Verona to Bregenz via Meran and the Arlberg. While the enterprise promises immense commercial and transport benefits, the report notes the formidable engineering obstacles at the Töll, Finstermünz, and across the Arlberg.
Archduke Franz Karl journeys through the Adige Valley via Meran to Bozen, warmly welcomed everywhere by authorities, riflemen, and the local population. In addition to excursions to Tirol Castle and the Sandhof in Passeier, he inspects public institutions and attends the theatre in Bozen before continuing via Klausen into the Puster Valley.
In September 1844, Archdukes Franz Joseph, Ferdinand Max, and Karl Ludwig toured the Adige District via Vinschgau, Meran, and Botzen. A notable highlight was their visit to the historic Sandhof in the Passeier Valley, where they honoured veterans of 1809.
The Imperial-Royal Road Commissariat on the Etsch announces a public tender for road construction along several stretches of the Vinschgau postal route in the Schlanders district. The project covers foundation paving and graveling across 2948 square Klafter. The auction will be conducted on April 10, 1844, at the District Court in Meran.
In 1844, New Year exemption cards raised a total of over 409 florins in the towns of Bozen, Meran, and Klausen. The entire sum was dedicated to charitable purposes within the district.
The Imperial-Royal Provincial Gubernium announces the public tender for the rerouting of the post road between the Vintschgauer Tor in Meran and the Töll in two construction sections. Total costs are estimated at over 82,000 gulden, including a new wooden bridge near Forst. Qualified contractors are invited to submit sealed tenders by the end of December 1843.
Detailed account of Archduke Stephan's journey through Tyrol in August 1842. Following stops in the Vinschgau, Meran, Lana, and the Passeier Valley, he crossed the Timmelsjoch into the Ötztal and eventually continued on to Vorarlberg after a stay in Innsbruck.
Archduke John travels from Meran over the Timmelsjoch and the Ötztal to Landeck, inspecting the fortifications at Nauders. He then continues his alpine journey via Paznaun and Montafon to Feldkirch, where he receives a ceremonial welcome.
Reports from Brixen and Botzen on the proceeds from this year's New Year exemption cards in aid of the urban and rural poor. Alongside Botzen, Meran and Klausen also recorded charitable donations.
A retrospective on the stay of Catholic theologian Johann Adam Möhler in Meran on the occasion of his death. The text recounts a conversation with Strauß, Möhler's theological studies and principles, as well as his abiding interest in Meran's schools.
A commemorative account of the health stay of the prominent Catholic theologian Johann Adam Möhler in Meran during the summer of 1837. The text describes his modest demeanor, the profound impression he made on local residents, and an encounter with the Berlin court preacher Strauß.
The dowager Queen Mother Maria Isabella of Naples travels through Brixen to Meran under the incognito of a Countess of Amalfi. Following sightseeing and receptions with local dignitaries, she continues her journey to Meran for an extended stay.
The Gubernium filled the vacant post of adjunct of the first class at the District and Criminal Inquest Court in Meran. The position was conferred upon Johann Kiechl, previously adjunct of the second class.
Report on the sighting of a bright, moon-sized fireball on the evening of July 17, 1835, over Meran. The phenomenon traveled silently toward the west and was observed at the same time in Milan.
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.
