News of the Week Highlights From Global Turmoil and Policy
Witte opposes an Anglo Russian agreement. The czar signs a proclamation for free peace and liberation of prisoners. Norway votes on monarchy or republic. China moves toward constitutional government. The Willamette Valley Railway plans electric service Portland to Eugene. Odessa violence death toll rises into thousands. Finland’s freedom restored by the czar’s manifesto. Fire in Pensacola destroys over 100000 dollars in property. Fire at sea and political resignations also noted.
Minidoka sales postponed to next spring in Idaho towns
The Reclamation Service announced postponement of the Heyburn and Rupert townsite sales on the Minidoka project from November to early next April. The move cites late season, potential weather, and visitor accommodations, as 1,000 settlers prepare land and water is diverted to the government canal in the Snake River valley.
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Washington
Reclamation Service Today
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Idaho
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Rupert
Minidoka
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MURDEROUS MOB BURNS TOWN
Caucasus scene of guerilla warfare and open revolt. Kishineff and several southern towns suffer massacres as mobs destroy homes, loot, and attack civilians. Reports describe hospitals full of wounded and widespread anti Jewish violence across Russia on the eve of constitutional liberty.
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Castro's Last Offense Ties Venezuela Cable Suspension
Paris reports Venezuelan government halted cable messages to the United States France and Great Britain after failing to receive a reply to a foreign agent message. The move drew protests from American and British ministers in Caracas while France did not protest due to strained relations. President Castro blamed foreign influences for the delay in replies and the suspension lasted about a day. Officials say no coercive measures will be used while seeking complyment.
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Heavy Rain Delays Work on Culebra Cut Project
Heavy rain drenched the week and slowed efforts at the Culebra Cut, hampering Allied operations as water levels rose and access narrowed.
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Jetty in urgent need at Columbia River bar
General MacKenzie warns Congress must provide funds for the Columbia river bar jetty project now in peril. He says a 40 foot channel is among the nation’s toughest, with last appropriation funds exhausted in months. halt would risk extensive damage to the jetty and tramway.
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United States
Columbia River
Snid
MacKenzie
Panama Canal
Panama
Congress
Investigation of Land Offices Opens Under Senate Committee
Washington shows the president has asked the Keep committee to begin an inquiry into the Interior Department. The focus includes the general and local land offices, surveyor general, and Indian service to assess administration and business methods. The committee will determine proper governance and reforms.
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