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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
5
The speaker outlines a progressive program advocating arbitration for disputes including labor and capital, income tax, anti trust enforcement, and public ownership of railroads. He argues for licensing corporations, broader democracy, and protections for workers while opposing plutocratic power. The piece highlights labor issues, the eight hour day, and the strike as a tool in balancing interests.
A local matchup unfolds at the Navy Yard Pier as Sunda Squad competes in a tense contest. Spectators crowd the area while teams prepare for a decisive swing in the event.
The markets opened with abundant cantaloupes prunes plums and tomatoes and prices show declines. Tomatoes sell at 6c natives while California goods vary with carloads arriving. blueberries grapes pears and other fruit notes listed plus butter and cheese prices and a brief live stock line.
The Great Northern's Oriental Limited arriving in Seattle was held for over five hours after an eastbound engine derailed at Richmond, 14 miles north of Seattle. The engine struck a small slide and was thrown from the track.
Jo Dee Marford will be on the bench in federal court next Monday to hear cases. No cases have been heard during August and it is unlikely a session will be held on Labor Day.
Local ad lists neckwear priced at 6¢ each available tomorrow. The brief notice highlights a limited sale event with a small, unspecified stock.
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