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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
3
President Roosevelt and party arrived in rain to Higgins hall for breakfast served by the domestic science department. Governor Higgins was absent due to a family illness. He was introduced at the auditorium and delivered a speech focused on foreign policy and trusts.
The speaker argues law should be stricter against trusts like Chicago beef packers. If current statutes fail, further legislation may be needed. He warns against drastic popular action and blames corporations for fueling unrest and calls for regulated national oversight.
The Monroe doctrine is not international law but central to America's Western Hemisphere policy. It bars non American powers from expanding on American soil and aims to shield republics south of the United States from conquest while stressing the United States will back its commitments.
In Portland on August 11 confrontation grows as Chinese workers at Port Townsend Packing threaten to kill machinist Ohmert over a failed automatic salmon head cutter. Ohmert reconditions the device, but the labor dispute and threats raise fears of violence.
Late last night the Arch bishop Chappelle funeral was set for 9 o clock this morning. City residents were urged to stay brave as Col Blakeley circulates a placard promoting cheer. Major firms announce no layoffs and maintain full pay for ill workers. Reverend Charles M Sheldon of Topeka Kansas author of In His Steps will speak at a YMCA men's meeting at Christensen s hall next Sunday at 3 20 p.m.
Special correspondence from Christiania analyzes a hypothetical Swedish Norwegian war. It notes Sweden's larger population and navy, Norway's defensive posture and Krag Jorgensen arms, and UK naval support for blockade risks. It outlines possible Swedish campaigns against Christiania and rail lines, with both nations suffering heavy losses before peace.
London reports Parliament adjourned after a session marked by a kingly peace focus. Edward spoke on the Russo Japanese war urging US led negotiations toward lasting settlement and called for moderation to resolve Norway Sweden tensions.
J F Mack and Dan Sharkey held in city jail after a street urchin caught them taking bottles of whiskey from a saloon storeroom. Patrolmen deputized the boy to watch the place, and the pair were booked for petty larceny with a formal complaint to follow. Found at 1231 Second Ave. Monarch’s shirts advertised.
Reliable Transfer Co advertises baggage furniture and storage services at 1216 First Avenue in the Post Office building with phone contact. The brief notes office and storage room availability and lists early phone access.
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