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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
3
The article portrays Japanese women bearing hardship during war, supporting their men through ritual farewells, self sacrifice, and active roles in war relief. It notes women fund war efforts, bandage making, and nursing, with the Red Cross under imperial patronage, and highlights empress and empress dowager involvement.
The article portrays Japanese women steadfastly sacrificing for the emperor Tenshi-sama. It notes mothers crying privately after soldiers depart, while publicly the household stays for the living. It cites Bushido ideals and Empress Jingo’s laws, praising women’s role in supporting men who serve Japan.
Senator Patterson warned in the Senate that without new legislation before adjournment all Chinese exclusion laws would collapse by December and ports would open to Chinese immigration. He noted the 1694 treaty will cease December 7, risking the end of the exclusion framework.
City officials in Frisco report ongoing negotiations with transit operators to settle service disruptions. Community leaders urge patience as talks focus on restoring routes, timetables, and fare handling while addressing rider complaints and safety concerns.
Representatives of the street car men's union and the United Railways resumed talks this morning to resolve disputes seen as risking a strike. Officials hope all differences will be settled before night.
Austin Chamberlain in London denies his father will drop the tariff push on return from revoir Reypt. The report notes efforts in New York to reorganize the Railroad Bureau into a permanent body, touting savings from scalpers and mentioning broker convictions and injunctions.
Curbing illicit travel across multiple cities, authorities report tighter controls on non transferable tickets and reduced illegal traffic. Officials say new measures substantially enhance safety and compliance in transit.
Admiral Slark arrived today and received the decoration, the coat bestowed on him yesterday, in St. Petersburg.
In Washington April the House Committee on Irrigation blocked the repeal effort by an 8 to 2 vote. The move aims to undo the dear land act's provisions.
A severe storm hit the region causing extensive telegraph wire damage and heavy snow. Over four hours delay disrupted Northern Pacific and Great Northern trains as snow accumulations reached several inches.
Cal Campbell, once employed in a local gambling house until games closed, was acquitted in Justice Cann's court yesterday.
Reports from Seward say mining companies in the district have labor to continue work this year. Workers are paid 20 to 40 cents per hour for common labor, while carpenters can earn about 7 dollars a day. The Alaska Central railroad plans rapid progress this season to complete the line.
After 14 years of meeting payments the county faces reducing principal on entrenched bonded debt. County commissioners prepare to lop off portions of the burden once deemed hopelessly heavy, easing pressure on residents.
A dispatch from Hellingham reports J A Kerr announcing the headquarters of the Pact Packing and Navigation company will move from Seattle to Bellingham next month. The Alaska salmon pack will be shipped from Bellingham and the fleet will use it as home port. Hueateland shipyards will be enlarged to accommodate large vessels. Stockholders and creditors meet in New York on April 5 to adjust stock to par with the Alaska Packers association.
Professor Howne of Boston University was acquitted here by the select committee of the Methodist conference after a morning session. The case concerned charges of heresy and took place in the city.
Relatives of George M Rowlin seek him in Port Townsend after his reported death. G B Meyers conducts the search. A YMCA lecture by Rev W M Temple is set for Sunday at 2 15 pm with solo by Montgomery Lynch and the YMCA orchestra. Fred T Boane is discharged from bankruptcy. The Umatilla arrives with California fruit and merchandise and Senator is due with first class passengers and fishermen bound for canneries.
Prosecuting Attorney Cooley says no evidence justifies holding Carl Burge and Frank La Cross on murder charges in the J H La Cross death at Bryant. After examination, no information filed yet. no warrants pending. The men remain jailed, and supporters express outrage at continued detention.
Colonel Taylor will inspect company F second Infantry N G W at the armory Monday evening in full marching order. The unit is drilled by Captain Lamb to prepare for the annual encampment at American Lake July 7 to 11. A contract for rifle-range butts and platforms on mud flats west of the city is to be let soon, enhancing training.
London reports a Catholic pilgrimage to the Holy Land led by the Bishop of Shrewebury and the Bishop Waterford with over fifty priests and hundreds of laymen. The voyage begins the week of April 8 after a Westminster chapel blessing by Archbishop Bourne. The journey should take about six weeks.
Government to require Great Northern Railroad to shift its bridge over Reamboat Slough between Everett and Marysville due to improper pier location and narrow width. Alterations start immediately. Snohomish Boom Company also to relocate a log boom considered an obstruction to navigation.
The Students' League of America plans a first annual convention in St Louis Mo next June during the Olympics. The group proposes a Student Week with an oratorical contest a joint debate and a grand university band championship contest.
Lieutenant Henry Benham, son of Admiral Benham, died here of appendicitis. He commanded the destroyer Truxton.
Mrs. Philby was killed instantly while attempting to cross a railroad track six miles from town on the Northern Pacific line. She stepped onto the track as a train approached slowly and toppled five feet in front of the engine. the train could not be stopped in time. Her husband, Mr. Philby, stood nearby unable to aid.
Pelcy Berry and Lee RN Jennings, army recruits, deserted in this city ten days ago. Ordered to Fort Flagler they boarded the schooner Barbara Hernster in this port. They may head for Siberia or desert the schooner at Dutch Harbor. Dispatches sent to all ports on the Alaska coast. revenue cutters may remove them in the north.
The Alaska Pacific Navigation Co steamship James Dollar, bound for the new Yakataga diggings, will not sail until Wednesday at 8 pm. It is undergoing repairs at Port Orchard and will carry a large Miner passenger list and a heavy freight consignment of mining machinery supplies and railroad material.
Garden Station near Green Lake Hillman City offers lots priced at 675 with 25 down and 10 per month. An advertiser prints buyer names starting with A to show demand and urges visits to Garden Station for low terms and potential quick profit. Joel Shumaker hails it as a top King County sale.
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