Roosevelt Set to Send Landmark State Paper in December
Washington November 14 The proofs of Roosevelts upcoming message to Congress on the first Monday in December are complete. The draft reportedly covers reform of the rebate system and railroad rates, Panama canal progress, diplomatic service reorganization, Chinese exclusion moderation, immigration law gaps, administrative reforms, tariff relations with Philippines and Porto Rico, government inquiry into interstate corporations, Niagara Falls protections, territorial statehood, insurance supervision, and notes on Portsmouth in the Orient, public lands, forests, labor, Venezuela, and federal expenditures.
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State Railroad Commission Upholds Complaints Against Railroads
Colfax Washington November 14 The State Railroad commission upholds all complaints against the O R and N Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads The commission orders reestablishment of joint rates and lower coal rates from Roslyn to O R N routes A rate of 2 55 on Roslyn coal from Wallula to Colfax proposed by the O R N would set total rates at 4 45 across both roads A rate parity with Wyoming coal is targeted and authority to extend such rate beyond Roslyn is not confirmed by James Wilson the railroad attorney
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Concessions to Peasants Urged by Russian Government
The government plans an appeal to peasants as city workers drift from authorities and Liberals withhold help. An emperor approved ukase promises immediate consideration of reforms to improve peasant conditions amid agrarian unrest and discontent.
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Mutiny in Svea fortress garrison shocks Helsingfors
Troops in Finland revolt at Svea fortress Helsingfors November 14 with hundreds claiming they were kept beyond legal service terms and harsh living conditions. Mutineers refuse orders expel civilians from the fortress precinct and toss beds chairs and kitchenware from windows.
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Sveaborg
Britain and Japan Plan Nicaragua Ship Canal Project
The Mexican Herald reports that Britain and Japan are practically agreeing to build a ship canal across Nicaragua along a plan similar to one rejected by the American government. Britain would provide capital while Japan would supply the technical role.
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Great Britain
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Nicaragua
Irrigation Muddle Delays Oregon and Washington Projects
Washington officials allege graft stalls Malheur irrigation plans in Eastern Oregon while Umatilla and Sunnyside projects face hold ups. Secretary Hitchcock limits land rights and blocks funding, despite engineers deeming several canals attractive and affordable for immediate work.
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Yakima Valley
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Palouse
Tietan
New Mexico Delegation Seeks Government Purchase of Pecos Irrigation
A nonpartisan New Mexico delegation met the president in Washington to discuss selling the Pecos valley irrigation dam and works to the government for 150000. The privately built system cost 750000, but flood damage left the reservoir nearly dry threatening farms and orchards unless rebuilt. President pledged full consideration.
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New Mexico
Pecos Valley
Unrest Persists in Odessa Amid Looting Attacks
Odessa reports continuing unrest with looting and attacks across quarters. The new prefect has taken no drastic actions, prompting fear of leaving homes after nightfall. The university opened today while several policemen resigned, with claims they gained plunder to become independent.
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Odessa
Suez Route Favored for Drydock Transit to Philippines
The Navy reports pass through the Suez canal will cost about $20,000 for the floating drydock built for the Philippines and favors the Suez route. Work on the collier Caesar and Brutus and the supply ship Glazier is being hurried with towing gear fitted.
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Brutus
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Mutiny at Vladivostok under semi control
Advices from Vladivostok report the mutiny now under semi control though danger remains. The Chinese quarter burned entirely with very large loss of life, but censored details prevent fuller information.
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