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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1903
Page
2
An Eastern traveler notes luxury in New York stores with $4,000 fur coats and $2,600 undergarments, arguing rising prosperity and skilled labor justify high prices. He contends luxury fuels wages, benefits skilled workers, and reflects a healthy economy rather than moral decay.
Mrs Elizabeth Bacon Wailing spoke to a New York women's club advocating free divorce and legal separation when love dies. She argued marriage should end without restraint, noting law arises from infractions and that prudence keeps homes and children protected while courts evolve toward greater trust and less law.
A Japanese outlet ponders the business acumen of James J. Hill while questioning how his new 20,000 ton freighters can be profitably operated. It notes cargo gathering challenges, potential port limits in the Far East, and Nippon Yusen Kaisha’s likely resistance to aiding a rival Pacific venture.
The Globe Navigation Company received the first commercial message in Honolulu over the new Hawaiian cable. Captain A. Taylor of the Sam Nottsmm announced the vessel's arrival in Honolulu from New South Wales, with the trip routed via San Francisco and Pacific Postal Telegraph Company.
The Up-town house was dark due to floods cutting train service to Portland. The Down by the Sea company will not arrive today and tonight’s performance is in doubt. The Princess Chic engagement at the Grand is noted for tomorrow night. The text also mentions a dubious cure for cataracts and a quack medicine advert with dubious claims.
Captain Francis Tuttle, seven years commander of the revenue cutter Bear, has asked for a shore assignment. He will remain with the Bear during southern patrols but awaits location for his next post. He arrived after a 20 day voyage and hopes for Pacific coast duty, where he has spent the past 19 years.
The Steamer Piyer rushes to carry travelers as flood conditions halt trains at Tacoma. Passengers are moved to ferries for passage to Seattle, while Olympia steamers carry large crowds. Service struggles mostly to northern Sound points.
City council last night granted franchises for tunnel, depot, and terminal yards to Great Northern, Columbian & Hound, and Northern Pacific railways. Vacations and dedications of streets and a tide land grade ordinance accompany the measures. Mayors’ approval and railroad acceptance periods follow.
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