Weekly News Highlights From Around The World
A recap of events this week including Hearst gains in New York canvassing, California politicians tangled in an insurance probe, and Poland’s strike reportedly ended. Secretary Root plans Canada disputes talks while many women seek Panama canal work. A prairie fire near Aberdeen caused $500,000 in losses. A Knoxville fire destroyed $200,000 in property. European nations restrain anti Turkey demonstrations as Russia relief donations total $740,000. Mayor Dunne’s municipal ownership plan collapses after council deal with rail companies. Canon opposes tariff revision. Norway’s new king earns $200,000 yearly. Missouri Governor Folk cites Farm movement momentum. President removes Lewiston Idaho land office official. Over $800,000 raised for Russian Jews relief. U.S. contributions amount to $370,000. Polish autonomy fears continue as Austrian authorities anticipate revolts. Riverside Bridge works at Martin's Ferry Ohio ongoing. Jaws reach $100,000. Russian capitalists sell securities. U.S. House to caucus December 2 for officers. New York rail rate legislation supported by President Mellen. New York election canvassers find tally discrepancies. Germany denies interference in plans. Thomas Lawson jailed for libel. Balfour warns unity needed. Russian workers threaten general strike. West Virginia Burke mine destroyed by fire. Singapore reports anti American boycott strength. London to build own electric system at $40 million. State Department unaware of Anglo Japanese canal at Nicaragua. New York faces early winter storm. Secretary Reette drafts treaty with Germany.
Castro Refuses Second Plumley Arbitration Payment
Paris reports President Castro refused to pay the second installment of the Plumley arbitration award totaling about 650000 dollars for damages to French citizens in Venezuela before 1903. The payment was due yesterday. Venezuela France diplomatic relations are cited as interrupted. Officials view it as a provocation without justifying nonpayment.
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Czar Grants Land Concessions to Peasants in Russia
St Petersburg dispatch reports an imperial manifesto cutting land redemption taxes for peasants. From Jan 14 1906 taxes drop half, then end entirely from Jan 14 1907. Peasant bank capital rises with new loan privileges to aid land purchases, signaling vast crown and private lands may pass to peasants.
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Pretender Leads Peasants Near Penza Reported
A dispatch from Bimbrisk says a fallen emperor has appeared near Penza with an estimated 50 000 followers. The news mentions a potential large scale agrarian uprising in the Volga region, recalling the Pugatcheff rebellion led by a Peter III impostor.
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Storm cloud in Africa prompts German protest to Britain and France
The State Department reports Germany protested to Britain and France over talks with Liberia to borrow money backed by securities. Berlin fears a British French expansion in Africa. The department calls the communication informational and has not acted.
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Anarchy in Vladivostok Riots Reach City
Reported from Vladivostok on November 17 describe riots involving sailors and fortress artillerymen. The commandant fled, central areas burned, and much of the city destroyed while residents took refuge aboard harbor vessels. A witness cites hundreds injured or killed.
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Secretary Hitchcock to Approve Umatilla and Washington Irrigation Projects
Washington report says Secretary Hitchcock plans to reverse himself and approve the Umatilla irrigation project in Eastern Oregon along with one or more Washington schemes among Tre ton Okanogan and Sunnyside. Walcott presents arguments that all proposed projects are feasible and beneficial, noting previous bad advice and signaling a policy shift that will benefit Oregon and Washington.
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Only Americans as Consuls Abroad Under Root Policy
Washington reports that since Secretary Root took office no foreigner has been appointed to the American consular service abroad. He insists on Americans for guard and loyalty during times of political unrest. Vacancies remain open while Congress debates higher compensation to fill small posts.
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Ballot Reform Debate Shapes New York Balloting
A conference of ballot reform organizations in New York adopted a resolution backing reform along lines of the Australian ballot as used in Massachusetts. The meeting affirmed proceeding with similar reforms under the proposed framework.
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Irrigation Mumbles: Oregon and Washington Squabble Over Graft
Washington officials claim Malheur irrigation plans are tainted by graft and delay government aid. They say Umatilla, Sunnyside, and Palouse projects are stalled by money and legal limits, while funds exist for immediate work in Oregon and Washington.
Irrigation Deal Proposed for Pecos Valley Dam
A New Mexico congressional delegation meets the president to discuss turning over a Pecos valley irrigation project. The privately built dam cost 750000 dollars, parts were washed away last spring, and the proposal asks 150000 dollars to transfer the entire plant to the government for irrigation.
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