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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1907
Page
6
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The bill for a forth judicial division to Alaska was stabbed in the house amid factional resistance and disputed motives. Key figures include Attorney General Moody, Bonaparte, and Senator Gow from Seattle, with House members expressing mixed support and opposition. The bill faced criticism as it was crucified between ignorance and self interest.
James Hamilton Lewis anecdotes describe Jim Ham famed for keeping flies off him. He resigns as Chicago corporation counsel to devote time to a murder trial, saying he leaves under pressure from a huge private practice.
Miners walk out demanding a day and board while operators offer only $3 per day. The dispute reflects Nome’s claim as a blooded camp and shows neither side’s terms settle the controversy.
Opponent warns Harriman to stay with railroad duties and stock gambling and avoid public political clashes. The critic asserts he lacks the lung power and vocabulary to outtalk a seasoned politician.
A commentator notes that a visitor seeking Alaska fossils for a museum may gather stragglers opposing territorial government. The idea that Lincoln Steffens would dig in Seattle suggests Alaskan residents could rejoice as ocean winds carry far and wide, connecting distant regions.
Local chatter twists a phrase about open shop in St Louis breweries into a joke and notes a mule allegedly sparked a Nicaragua Honduras war without naming the animal. Alaska towns reportedly back an open game as election returns arrive.
Frank Waskey arrives in Seward aboard the steamer Saratowa and is received by Arctic Brotherhood members. A lunch with Captain Moore’s party follows and a Brotherhood hall gathering honors Waskey. Local citizens praise his national capital career, noting ties to Nome and Sunrise. A letter signed by Alaska defense lawyers endorses Judge Wickersham’s reappointment.
Frank Waskey travels in southern Alaska researching mineral potential. He notes Nome prospects and copper in Prince William Sound and the Yukon district, predicts possible residence, and favors strong Alaska representation at national conventions. He criticizes Morgan Guggenheim policy and foresees capital aiding resource development while opposing Alaska as a Wall Street dependency. He tours with railroad officials, sails to Katalla, then Seattle. The piece also lists weather data and Mining Gateway services.
Sunrise April 2 item notes Rainbow Creek Mining Company's dredger on Resurrection creek near Hope has been sold to Nome New Mexico and Montana Mining Company. Dredger built by Risdon Iron Works in 1905, five cubic foot buckets, consigned for shipment to Nome upon arrival of buyers. Also reports a fatal stabbing and wounding incident involving Dan Panjakoviteh at Treadwell.
Sailed from Seattle are the Yucatan on the 2nd Jeanie on the 4th Santa Clara on the 8th Portland on the 10th and Saratoga sailing for Seattle on the 3rd Dora leaving toward Valdez on the 4th Captain P D Blodgett arrived aboard the Saratoga and will depart for Seldovia immediately to resume transportation on Cook Inlet.
In the Distelrer Court of Alaska Territory Sunrise division Singer v Sullivan a defaulted promissory note of 3000 dollars plus 6 percent interest is at issue. The suit seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on mining equipment and real property on the Guleb Creek claim near Valdez. Publication date set from March 6 to April 27 1907 with appearance by May 27 1907. Judge James Wickersham presiding. clerk Chandall. attorneys Scott and Clegs for the plaintiff.
Charles Tecklenburg together with M Cummings Jay Hoover A Silverstone C Beyer Otto Langel and H Reed co owners notify all claimants of eight placer mining claims near the mouth of Knik River Alaska that $100 per owner remains unpaid for 1907 work. If not paid within ninety days after publication, the co owner’s interest will be forfeited to Tecklenberg per the Revised Statutes. Published Seward Alaska February 9 to May 11 1907.
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