Local notes from Vernon and surrounding towns
Mrs. Frank Reynolds headed to Sioux City for her mother’s hospital operation. Lane updates include Garey at Mitchell, Thorson moving to guard duties, Doughertys relocating, and Holmes improving at home. Christmas programs planned, cemetery fundraisers, and local farewells amid moving families and school events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Vernon
Frank Reynolds
Sioux City
H. H. Garey
Mitchell
Keith
Fullerton Lumber Co
O. E. A. Thorson
Milwaukee
George Dougherty
Ike Ennissee
W. H. Holmes
Ladies Cemetery Association
Will Roseman
H. H. Holmes
Boatsman
H. H. Holme
Harold Welch
L. J. Enebo
Woonsocket
Mr. Enebo
George Arland
Ministers Recalled as Dutch Lisbon Diplomatic Rift Deepens
Dutch minister to Portugal and Portuguese envoy at The Hague resign amid dispute over exequatur for Lourenzo Marques consul. Lisbon says recall worsens Holland Portugal tension. King Charles toast to Queen Victoria and British fleet telegram cited as intensifying strains between Britain, Portugal and the Netherlands. Admiral Rawson endorses the king message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lourenzo Marques
Charles of
Portugal
Victoria
Harry Holdsworth Rawson
Tagus
England
Queen Victoria
Rawson
Great Britain
Local notices from Southe Elliott Farwell and Badgee Banger
Rural notes report Kilber threshing corn faster than shredding, Powell helps haul feed, Steckelbarger buys Westbo house for Twin Lake land, Wilson injures fingers on sheller, Clapham and Kelsey to ship hogs, Urhe child dies, revival meetings and Christmas plans at Farwell, Miss Whitney farewell party, Lyle Washburn accident, Mrs. Derby in Mitchell, Badgee Banger notes a successful basket social and skating on Logan's lake, Edwin Wilson engine and sheller troubles with recent purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Elliott
H. F. Kilber
D. M. Powell
Jake Stemler
Martin Steckelbarger
Westbo
Twin Lake Township
John E. Wilson
G. B. Kelsey
Mitchell
Clapham
Kelsey
Edwin Wilson
Ole Urhe
J.C. Clapham
Farwell
Kratz
J. Lambert
C. W. Walker
Wisconsin
Hare
Howard Smith
Matie Whitney
Artesian
Goass
Lyle Washburn
Mrs. Derby
Logan's Lake
Sanday Kjelmyr
E. D. Watkins
Austin Edwin Wilson
Wedding Day Reflections Spark Quick Exchange
Tess asks about enjoyment at a wedding. Jess responds she enjoyed it very much but critiques the bride’s gown and the disappointing presents. The dialogue conveys social commentary with brief, sharp judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
Jess
Alarm in Holland Fears Territorial Theft by Powers
London dispatches report Holland fears territorial spoliation and may wage war for self-preservation. Queen Wilhelmina's ministers hear of Germany Portugal alliance and a new dreibund eyeing Java and the Netherlands seaboard. A cabinet council discussed war readiness as troops and navy were reviewed.
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London
Holland
Hague
Wilhelmina
Germany
Portugal
Dreibund
Java
Netherlands
Battle Between Knox and Dewet Continues Amid Telegraph Silence
The Evening Standard reports ongoing clashes between General Knox and General Dewet with troops exchanging ground. Poor telegraphic links hinder details, but war officials hint at possible British gains against Dewet.
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Knox
London
The
Evening Standard
General Knox
General Dewet
War Office
Dewet
Kruger Sees Queen Wilhelmina in Incognito Audience
Kruger was received by Queen Wilhelmina during the day in The Hague. The Boer statesman traveled without ceremony and went to the royal palace in a state carriage after checking into his hotel. Dr. Leyds greeted him at the palace doorway. he did not attend the audience. Roberts sails for England with wife and daughter aboard the Canada from Oars Town.
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Netherlands
Hocus
Transvaal
Great Britain
Kruger
Leyds
Finance
N. G. Pierson
Holland
Tue Haaus
Wilhelmina
Mr. Kruger
Royal Palace
Dr. Leyds
Roberts
England
Oars Town
Lord Roberts
Canada
Presbyterians Consider Revision to Westminster Confession
Washington December 10 The Presbyterian committee after long study recommends revision or addition to the Westminster confession of faith. Returns show many desire changes or new statements while a large plurality want to preserve core doctrine. Next meeting February to outline final plan before May assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Presbyterian Committee
General Assembly
Supreme CourtAffirms Minnesota Y Line Ruling
The U S supreme court affirms the Minnesota state court’s ruling in Wisconsin Minnesota and Pacific railroad co versus Jacob F Jacobson. Justice Harlan reads the opinion. The case upholds a state law requiring intersecting rail lines to form a Y at grade crossing. The decision notes possible interstate commerce implications and potential impact on long cattle hauls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Supreme Court
Minnesota “Y
Washineaton
United States Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Denote
and Pacific Railroad
Jacob F. Jacobson
Supreme Court
Minnesota
Justice Harlan
Hanley Falls
Towne Named U S Senator by Minnesota Governor
Governor Lind of Minnesota appointed Charles A Towne of Duluth to fill the late O K Davis seat in the United States Senate. Towne received his commission and departed for Washington. The selection aligns with expectations for an outsider chosen from allied forces in the legislature and follows his prior fusion support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lind
Minneso
C. K. Davis
Sr. Pavun
Charles A. Towne
Duluth
O. K. Davis
United States
Towne
Washington
Minnesota
Reconcentrado Policy Prepared for Rand Farm Herding
In Johannesburg on December 10 authorities plan to concentrate 4,000 rural residents at the race course in a laager under strict supervision. A gazette notice states all able bodied British subjects may be conscripted for service with the Rand rifles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
Rand
Rand Rifles
Old Officers Re-Elected at Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Washington December 8 Old officers were re elected at the morning session of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. President Mrs L M Stevens. vice president at large Anna A Gordon. corresponding secretary Mrs Lausanna M D Frye. recording secretary Mrs Clara O Hoffman. assistant recording secretary Mrs Frances E Beauchamp. treasurer Mrs Helen M Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W O Man’s Christian, Temperance Union
Washington
Consul Gummere Delays Morocco Visit Over Moorish Festivals
Washington December 10. Consul Gummere, acting on his own suggestion, is authorized by the state department to defer his planned trip to Rabat to handle the Essagui case until February. The delay is due to Moorish festivals occupying six weeks and hindering business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrocca
Washington
Gummere
State Department
Morocco
Essagui
England Replies on Filipino Junta in Hong Kong
London reports the foreign office answered Secretary Hay via Ambassador Choate stating Hong Kong authorities could not find a Filipino junta there. In another note, Boers captured 17,000 sheep near Krugersdorp, Johannesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Hong Kong
London
Hay
United States
Choate
Foreign Office
Johannesburg
Krugersdorp
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MT. Vernon
A.S. Brown
Mr. Brown
Blackler
Academy
A.A. Smith
Mr. Blackler
Harry Lundgren
Harry
Wm. White
G. Dahl
Victor
Mr. Dahl
Rob Schnee
Rob
Bethel
Aaron Elsworth
W. L. Wallis
Lew
White Lake
F. L. Rowley
Dan Bailey
Sanborn County
O. A. Bates
Della Wallis
Ethan
J. G. Hawley
Edna Tobey
Maggie Sexton
Armour
Germechied
Asa Dodd
Etta Ottman
Slayton
Minn
James Ottman
Olewein
Iowa
van Ftten
Belgium
Charles Foster
Lake Erie
Allen Board
Cleveland
Erie
John Bridge
James Corrigan
Senator
Cloak Clearing Sale
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