Jameson Raid
The Kaiser sends a telegram ("Kruger telegram") congratulating President Kruger and the Transvaal Government on their success
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1896 in Germany
Explore 12 historical events and records for Germany in 1896.
Historical records for Germany in 1896
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January
Kruger Telegram
Congratulates Kruger after the Jameson Raid.
Kruger Telegram
The Kaiser sends a telegram ("Kruger telegram") congratulating President Kruger and the Transvaal Government on their success. Disclosed in the British press, raises a storm of anti-German feeling
April
Death of Heinrich von Treitschke
Death of Heinrich Gotthard von Treitschke
Other events (month unknown)
Early Film Production
Begins making and exhibiting films in Berlin during the first years of German cinema.
Foreign Policy Statement at Berlin
Announces Britain intends to give the Straits to Russia & refuses to allow it
German Industrial Growth Economic Debate
Rapid industrialisation altered the nation's class structure and expanded questions of social reform and international competitiveness.
Press
Founds & edits Die Zeit
Reinsurance Treaty
Reveals the secret Reinsurance Treaty with Russia. Attacks the Emperor for trying to sacrifice Russian friendship
Rule of Straits
Announces Britain intends to give the Straits to Russia & he refuses to allow it
Telegrams Kruger supporting him against the British backed Jameson Raid
Telegrams Kruger supporting him against the British backed Jameson Raid
Treaty of Reinsurance
Reveals the secret Reinsurance Treaty with Russia
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