Tallinn in the 20th century
Estonian literates participated in the fight for local power mainly with the help of the
newspaper "Teataja" created in 1901. The 1904 elections were won by an Estonian-Russian
block of 5 Russians and 38 Estonians. The first Estonian mayor was Voldemar Lender and
assistant major Konstantin Päts. In 1905 was bloody Sunday in St. Petersburg and this
influenced estonian workers: mass meeting, had conflicts with police. 17.10.1905 was made
first estonian party Eesti Rahvameelne Eduerankond created by newspaper ,,Postimees"
supporters. In 1906 was created estonian proffesional theatre ,,Estonia".
Theathre ,,Estonia"
In 1912 was started to constructing seastronghold and war harbour ( Peter the Great
seastronghold). In 1913 was created power station, theatre building ,,Estonia" and
townapothecary's shop was opened. In Kopli was established ship factories( ,,Vene-Balti's",
,,Noblenesser's" and ,,Bekker's factory"). Tramway was opened in Kopli in 1915 by factories
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