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3 stories matching paradox

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  1. The Paradoxes' Last Argument

    After three years of domestic strife, a Seattle couple reconciles on the eve of a formal separation, proving that sometimes the best way to handle a 'horrid temper' is to tear up the legal papers.

    Apr 19, 1880Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyScandal

  2. The Great Sailor Shortage: Why Seattle’s Labor Market Was Starving for Hands

    In December 1876, the city faced a paradoxical crisis: despite the suspension of summer logging work, sailors were vanishing from the docks. Commissioner Ballou reported that a single crewman was worth more than a pair of jacks in poker, as wages had to be inflated just to secure basic maritime labor.

    Dec 16, 1876Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  3. The Paradox of Plenty: Seattle’s Lumber Boom Leaves No One to Live In

    In August 1872, the city's primary industry is churning out lumber at a staggering rate, yet the town faces a bizarre crisis: there are simply no houses left to rent.

    Aug 29, 1872Puget Sound DispatchSeattle Mill, Seattle, Snohomish CountyHousing & Rent

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