History of Austria

Population of Austrian-Silesia (Habsburg Monarchy) - 250,000

...Austria has released all of its imprisoned editors convicted of violations of the press laws.

St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 18, 1870

St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 4, 1870

St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
July 6, 1878

Not long ago a cattle dealer named Grunbaum living at Zsolna, in Austria, disappeared. As he was known to be in fair circumstances and good health, it was naturally apprehended that he had fallen victim to foul play, and a diligent search was instituted. The result was that in a wood not far from the town a mutilated corpse was found, in the pockets of the clothes of which were letters addressed to Grunbaum, and which was at once recognized by Grunbaum's wife as the body of her husband. Not very long before his disappearance Grunbaum had insured his life for $5,000 in one office and for $2,500 in another; after the funeral these sums were claimed by his widow, to whom everything was left by the will of the deceased. Before the policies were paid, however, the suspicions of one of the offices were excited by some chance; inquiries were made, and finally it was discovered that Grunbaum was still alive. He was at once arrested; and it has been now established that he himself murdered a...

On Sunday week, the new Sunday Observance Law, which prohibits every kind of work from six a.m. on Sunday until the same hour on Monday, except in the cases of public urgency, comes into force all over Austria. "Public urgency" is from time to time to be defined by Ministerial Order. The first order, which was gazetted today, makes no exception for work in newspaper offices, and so, if it remains unaltered, will put an end to the appearance of Monday morning papers.

St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 27, 1885

St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
February 2, 1889

"Austria-Hungary, an extensive empire of Central Europe, and one of thesis great European powers. It is mostly included between lat. 42° and 51° N., and lon. 9° and 26° E. It is bounded on the N. by Prussia and Russian Poland, E. by Russia and Moldavia, S. by Turkey, S.W. by the Adriatic Sea, and W. by Bavaria, Italy, and Switzerland. Capital, Vienna. 210,942 square miles. Pop. in 1890, 41,345,118. The empire is a heterogeneous combination of various states and countries inhabited by peoples differing from one another in race, language, religion, and laws.

Physical Features. - This is the most mountainous country of Europe except Switzerland..."

Vienna:

Visit the Schönbrunn Palace: This imperial palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site with beautiful gardens.

Explore Belvedere Palace: An exquisite palace complex housing a vast art collection, including works by Gustav Klimt.

Stroll through St. Stephen's Cathedral: A stunning Gothic cathedral in the heart of Vienna.

Salzburg:

Tour Hohensalzburg Fortress: Offering panoramic views of the city, it's one of the largest medieval castles in Europe.

Visit Mozart's Birthplace: Explore the house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born and raised.

Take a Sound of Music Tour: Discover filming locations from the iconic movie set against the beautiful Austrian Alps.

Innsbruck:

Experience the Golden Roof: This landmark in the Old Town is a symbol of Innsbruck.

Ride the Nordkette Cable Car: Enjoy breathtaking views of the Alps and the city.
Explore Ambras Castle: A Renaiss
ance castle with art collections and beautiful gardens.

Hallstatt:

Admire the Scenic...