November 14 Monday – Translation of the article “Mark Twain als Gratulant” from Neue Freie Presse,

Vienna, 15 Nov 1898, p. 6, reveals the celebration the entire Clemens family attended this day:

Joseph and Marianne Krantz, who were, for many years, the owners of the Spatenbräu restaurant and who now own “Hotel Krantz” on “Neuer Markt,” celebrated their silver wedding anniversary yesterday [Nov. 14]. It was a very warm and personal festivity. Led by hotel director Wander and by Herr Moritz Willich, son-in-law of the silver anniversary couple and an important presence in the hotel management, the entire hotel staff of 150 people brought numerous magnificent gifts. Director Wander gave a speech in which he particularly emphasized the harmonious cooperation of all employees in the hotel. Among the party guests were also Mark Twain with his wife and their two daughters. The famous writer who has taken up his residence for the entire winter at Hotel Krantz gave a cordial address to the couple. Additionally, congratulations and valuable gifts and bouquets of flowers were sent by many of the distinguished regular guests of the hotel, by colleagues from the hotel business, and by the couple’s personal friends. [Thanks to Holger Kersten for translation.]