The Schwartzistan Herald, 3 October 2014

General election for the Assembly, 2014

Schwartzistan, 3 October 2014

From Schwartzistan. General election for the Assembly, 2014. 5 parties contest 63 seats in 7 regions. The Assembly Union wins the most seats with 18. The count in the capital was completed by midnight. A statement is expected in the coming days.

The Chancellery issued no further statement. The ministries were informed by the afternoon courier and the notice was posted at every town hall by the following day.

Concerning: The Continuity Party, The Reed Party, The Assembly Union, The Workers' Front, The Marsh Preservation League.

The paper mill at Salzhafen burns through the night

Salzhafen, 3 October 2014

The paper mill at Salzhafen burns through the night. 52 men are out of work. Business in Salzhafen went on as usual through the afternoon. One witness, a boatman from the lower quay, gave the following account: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'

Concerning: Salzhafen, Chapel Walk.

The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Brennholt

Brennholt, 3 October 2014

By our staff in Brennholt. The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Brennholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. The town officers attended before first light. Readers in Brennholt may send their accounts to the usual address.

Concerning: Brennholt, Reed Walk.

Gas lighting is installed in Iron Walk, Weinfeld

Weinfeld, 2 October 2014

Gas lighting is installed in Iron Walk, Weinfeld. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. One witness, a carter who declined to give his name, gave the following account: 'They were very orderly about it.' The Herald will follow the matter.

Concerning: Weinfeld, Iron Walk.

Brennholt marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Old Gate Walk

Brennholt, 30 September 2014

Brennholt marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Old Gate Walk. The roads about Brennholt were dry at the time. A retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments said: 'They were very orderly about it.'

Concerning: Brennholt, Old Gate Walk.

A new school opens at Grauholt with 70 pupils

Grauholt, 28 September 2014

A new school opens at Grauholt with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. One witness, the sexton, gave the following account: 'They were very orderly about it.' Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Grauholt, Short Square.

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Dammsee so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public

Dammsee, 28 September 2014

Reported from Dammsee. A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Dammsee so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. Business in Dammsee went on as usual through the afternoon. The Herald will follow the matter.

Concerning: Dammsee, Church Lane.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

No roll this week.

The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.

The Assembly

2 October 2014. The Oberholt Pensions Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 33 votes to 3. Every town above 5000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. The vote was taken at noon.

30 September 2014. The Vellmar Calendar Licensing Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 42 votes to 1. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. Comes into force on 1 January 2015. Final reading, without incident.

The Grand Chancellor, Renate Brenn, has held office since 14 February 2014.

The Courts

The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 3 October 2014. Brenn v. Holt. Concerning smoke from a foundry at Oberbach. Ruling: dismissed. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 1 October 2014. Hochmar v. Scheiller. Concerning smoke from a distillery at Dammberg. Ruling: dismissed. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 1 October 2014. Sormann v. Hallin. Concerning a contract for church bells not delivered. Ruling: damages of 6788 marka. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 28 September 2014. Bauer v. Hallin. Concerning a contract for coal not delivered. Ruling: contract void. Judgment late in the afternoon sitting.

The Market

The Exchange was thin. Price indicators for the week:

Bread, the loaf, 543.1 pfen; beer, the litre, 814.6 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 1055.2 marka; a furnished room lets at 407.32 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 31,545.40. Bank rate stands at 3.45 per cent.

The War Appropriation for the year, 217,195,469 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.

Registers

National Archive weekly return: Recorded this week throughout the country: 168 births, 105 marriages, 141 deaths. Population at the last return, 720,071.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Deaths

Birgit Fenn, mechanic, born at Tarnmoor on 17 August 1948, died 29 September 2014. mechanic, of Tarnmoor. The funeral is private; a memorial notice will follow.

On This Day

On this day in the Herald.

209 years ago. General election for the Assembly, 1804. 2 parties contest 63 seats in 7 regions. The Assembly Union wins the most seats with 33. Report.

205 years ago. The bells of Weinwick church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.

Pfahl

Pfahl League, final table:

The League of 2013 was won by Grauburg Fortress. Full table.

Grauburg Fortress	20	2
Reedside Athletic	15	7
Altstadt Pfahl Club	14	8
Hollstadt Workers	14	8
Norrwick Printers	13	9
Weinfeld Vintners	12	10
Kessel Iron	12	10
Marschau Garrison	8	14
Vellmar Wardens	7	15
Tarnmund Lake	7	15
Brennholt Farmers	5	17
Ostrabruck Bridge	5	17

Correspondence

Sir, — Your report from Schwartzistan was accurate and I am grateful for it. The district office has been told; it has been told before. A Subscriber since the Founding, Weinwick.

Notices

Kessler Vineyards, Weinwick: assistant wanted. Apply to the registered office.

Room to let, Schwartzistan, 407.32 marka a month, references.

Anyone who saw the incident at Schwartzistan is asked to contact the Herald.