The telegraph reaches Hochstadt
The first message sent is the front-line report. The switch was thrown a few minutes late. Nobody in Hochstadt minded.
The telegraph reaches Hochstadt. The first message sent is the front-line report. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book towards 2 in the afternoon. The keeper of the toll-house said: 'The dog knew before any of us.'
The event is expected to be spoken of at the next market day, when the farmers come in from the surrounding country and the price of cattle is settled for the month.
Those concerned: Hochstadt (location); Long Way (street).
The Grand Chancellor, Uwe Jann, is not expected to make a statement.
Related reports are linked below.
