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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
3
Cable reports Japanese troops assault the American Consulate in Mukden Manchuria injuring staff. London notes Prime Minister Banerman resigns due to serious illness with Asquith named likely successor.
The Alaska Coast Company steamers Bertha and Jeanie arrived Sunday afternoon a few hours apart. Bertha docked about 1 oclock to unload then sailed to Seldovia, while Jeanie pulled in at 730 with 5000 feet of lumber for Mr. Blue and other freight. Jeanie sailed for Seldovia around 9. Bertha returned from the shally night and sailed for Seattle early Wednesday. Jeanie left Kodiak at 1030 yesterday and sailed for Seattle two hours later. Santa Clara arrived at 650 yesterday morning and departed for Seattle at 6 this morning.
The article details multiple steamers sailing to Seattle and Unalaska from Seward and Santa Clara, with Young arriving from Girdwood after a severe snowstorm. It notes ice conditions likely delaying river access until May and mentions heavy snowfall of 30 to 50 feet depth on the Alaska Central area, plus planned summer work on the upper plant.
Owl Drug Company moves a few doors down Fourth Avenue with E. V. Boyle managing and sharing space with A. R. building. Col A R Boyle relocates jewelry stock into the A. B. building with Owl Drug. Maj C W Babbage jeweler shifts stock up Fourth Avenue to the former Seward Light and Power site. Susitna Station store sold to Alaska Co. and Litchfield Nagley Co. seeks quick clearance before spring.
The Italian Commissioner of Labor notes Bari province sees a growing jobless population as crowds return from America. Previously Southern Italy faced labor shortages due to mass emigration. returning workers seek work at low wages while Central Italian laborers demand high contracted wages.
The Esperanza mine in Mexico led as the most productive in 1907 with $7,708,884 output and a profit of 34,044,279. The Goldfield Consolidated in Nevada produced $6,286,471, while the Robinson at Johannes Transvaal yielded $4,300 in profit. Across 80 mines, over one million in profit, with South Africa dominating the higher earners.
The Transcontinental Passenger Association along with the Harri manines and Santa Fe plan reduced fares for travel to and from California and the Pacific Coast. The new rates take effect from June through October, offering cheaper options this summer season.
General Crozier announces completion of arrangements for issuing the new 50 caliber 103 model Spring field rifle suitable for 1006 ammunition to organized militia of all states. A letter was sent to adjutants general of states and territories explaining readiness to furnish the needed numbers and how to obtain them.
Washington reports the treasury department is again purchasing 200000 ounces, the second such call this year. The prior purchase price was 55,027 cents per ounce, and officials expect the same rate to apply to the current purchase.
An investigation underway aims to deport thousands of foreigners from the Pittsburg area in the coming months. The action implements a federal order to curb rising anarchistic sentiment through removal.
Manager Chas Perry leads thorough cleaning and refitting at the Rainier Grand Seattle hotel. Recatering redecorating and furnishing of about a dozen large suites have been completed to welcome guests from high-earning drummers to royalty.
A new Italian originated egg preservation method, reported to the State Department by Consul Murphy in Bordeaux, claims a thin lard coating keeps a fresh egg perfectly good for an indefinite period.
Camp Seward No 21 of the Arctic Brotherhood held its semi annual election last Saturday night naming Arctic Chief S L Colwell Vice Arctic Chief W P Henry Arctic Chaplain L H Pedersen Arctic Recorder Anton Bide Arctic Keeper of Nuggets E V Boyle and trustees S O Morford F L Ballaine C L Hale J Fageron J L Reed
An ad touts Owl Drug Co offering a broad range of medicines and health products. It emphasizes convenience and availability for customers seeking pharmaceutical items.
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