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Seward Weekly Gateway

Location

Seward, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1907

Page

2

Amrored we Second Class master Ameustein

Postal notice from Seward Alaska under the act of March 3 1879 or 18% shows a filing fee of 3.00 to 1.50.

Ameustein Seward

The Chronicle on Modern Padded Papers

The Chronicle condemns modern padded daily papers swollen like encyclopedias cluttered with rubbish. It calls such journalism harmful to the public and argues only legitimate news should be published to avoid wasteful, insubstantial content.

Chistie Chronicle

Alaska Delegates Nomination Rumor Hits Republican Rule

A brief note questions Alaska's plan to elect delegates in November for the Republican National Convention of IMS. The national rule requires delegates be chosen between thirty and six days before the convention. The 10S convention is set for December, and a waiver could be possible, though awkward if Alaska delays or repeats elections.

Heid Alaska

New York Governor Hughes criticizes party bosses over Kelsey reappointment

Gov. Hughes denounces partisan pressure to retain the state Insurance Commissioner Kelsey, labeling him notoriously incompetent. He argues no ally should push for appointing or keeping an unfit official, though professional politicians want Kelsey to serve as a tool for insurance interests in New York politics.

Gov. Hughes New York Cit Lean Comnter Kelsey Hughes

Seattle real estate boom cools as windmills fade

The Seattle real estate boom levels off as advertisers push windmill ads while growth continues. Analysts say developers show no new industry beyond speculation, contrasting with cities built by industry founders who create real economic value.

Seattle Stock Exchange

Mayor Dunne declines Bryan offer to speak in Chicago campaign

Mr. Bryan wrote to Mayor Dunne offering to speak for him in the Chicago campaign but the mayor declined the offer in a polite letter of thanks. Some editorial writers have been mean enough to suggest that Mayor Dunne wanted chance to wine.

Mr. Bryan Dunne Chicago Chance

Curious Alaska mail money orders arrive early

A peculiarity of Alaska mail service is that money orders typically reach recipients one to three weeks before the postmaster’s authorization to pay. This appears to be the common rule in Seward.

Alaska Seward

Montana stage robber nets 428000 on Sunday

A Montana stage robber earned 428000 by a single odd job on a Sunday. The claim that hardworking on the day of rest yields nothing is challenged by this bold heist and its record payday.

Montana

Seattle Steel Industry Story Mirrors Alaska Coverage

The Seattle Star reports on Seattle steel industry developments while Alaska papers frequently cover the same subject, noting a recurring naming variation with an added a in their spellings.

Seattle Star Seattle Alaska

Reducing Passenger Rates Stir Railroads and Public Fears

State legislatures cut passenger rates to two cents a mile prompting rail magnate protests of bankruptcy. The piece argues history shows lower fares boost receipts, citing Kansas and Washington examples, and condemns corruption and mismanagement in U.S. railroading.

Kansas Valle United Viking

Portland Telegram Highlights Jury Costs from Thaw Case

The Portland Telegram notes at least ten jurors were active businessmen who suffered financial losses while serving on Thaw case. One juror lost a contract worth 315000, two others suffered thousands, reflecting the expense of private citizens answering a libertine dispute over a soiled woman.

Portland

Copper Queen Mining Camp Protest Tax Assessment in Bisbee

The Copper Queen Mining Camp of Bisbee and Armona protested a tax hike, from 56,513.40 to 240,000, claiming its 1906 output valued at 15 million dollars. Some observers speculated that a few would pay all company taxes for a half interest in the net profits.

Copper Queen Bisbee Armona Menny

Unknown relatives rise to seize Styx fortune

Silent Smith’s long buried relatives emerge from obscurity to claim the $75,000 he allegedly dropped on the hither bank of the Styx. The case suggests a family trait of reticence in his lifetime and hints at contested inheritance.

Silent Smith The Styx

Steel magnate W E Corey to marry actress Mabelle Gilman

W E Corey, the steel magnate who divorced his wife and left for actress Mabelle Gilman, is planning to marry her. Lawyers and newspapers expect further excitement as news spreads.

W. E. Corey Mabelle Gilman

Submarine Mines Planned for Puget Sound Expanded

The notice notes additional submarine mines are to be placed in Puget Sound. Six years ago mines were planted there and military generals were very sore when that fact was published.

Puget Sound

No end to the bad smells after Ruef removal in San Francisco

The removal of Ruef from San Francisco has not ended the ongoing issue with malodors around the city, with residents continuing to report persistent unpleasant smells escaping from unclear sources.

San Francisco

Tremor Hits Mexico City and Coast Alike in Devastating Quake

Dispatches report a powerful earthquake centered in Southern Mexico causing widespread destruction across towns in Mexico and Central America. Death tolls rise as debris removal and relief efforts begin amid foul odors and fear of disease. tidal waves affect Acapulco coastal areas. Meanwhile harbor charts mislead sailors as captains note shallow depths beyond published figures, underscoring surveying gaps.

City of Mexico State of Acapulco

Canadian filings seek cancellation of Klondike concessions

The attorney general of Canada files informations in the exchequer court to cancel Klondike concessions for noncompliance. The court will sit in Dawson this summer to hear testimony. The Dawson News prints the informations detailing each concession in full to aid the case.

Attorney-General of Canada Exchequer Dominion Dawson Dawson Wews

Real Estate and Mining Records Deeds Alaska Transfer

Deeds F L Ballaine to G Fagerson and others transfer all land within U S survey No 726 on Resurrection Day Alaska. Parties include Alfred Lowell Alafar Lowell Alice Schettler H W Schemler H E Revell guardian Edwin Lowell and others.

F. L. Ballaine G. Fagerson Ward Lfred Lowell Alafar Lowell Alice Schettler H.W. Schemler Revell H. E. Revell Edwin Lowell HE. Revell

Weekly Weather Record for Week Ending April 20

The weekly weather report covers conditions from April 14 to April 20. It notes high and low temperatures, precipitation amounts, and notable weather events observed during the period. Data includes daily highs, lows, rainfall measurements, and any notable storm activity.

Bill Squires Comes to America in Search of Trouble

Australian boxer Bill Squires travels to the United States seeking confrontation or action, signaling a volatile visit that could lead to a boxing clash or public dispute.

Bill Squires America

Maritime sailings and copper mining noted in brief

Shipping notices show SEWARD STEAMERS Jeanie and Yucatan sailing from Seattle on the 3rd and 24th respectively, plus Bertha and Dora sailing to Unalaska and from Seattle, while Santa Clara headed to Seattle and Pennsylvania and Dora are listed in transit. A mining belief in copper persists as ore bodies are found at depth in Butte Montana, at 2400 feet, as rich as shallower levels.

Jeanie Seattle Portland Pennsylvania Yucatan Bertha Santa Clara Dora Unalaska Butte Montana

Fairbanks Miner’s Record Debuts In Town News Scene

The Fairbanks Miners Record launches as a weekly under publisher G M Arbuckle and editor William H Raymond. Raymond moved from Seattle to Fairbanks last year to edit the News, then the Times, before taking the new post.

Fairbanks Fairbanks Miner's Record G.M. Arbuckle William H. Raymond Seattle The Times

Governor Swineford consolidates Ketehikas Miner with Mining News

Gov Swineford buys the Ketehikas Miner and Mining Journal from Walter Coutant and merges them with his newly started Mining News, keeping the Miner name for the daily. Coutant returns to the Juneau Record Miner, uniting its business with Alaska Monthly. In 1906 US railroad accidents totaled 13,455 with 977 deaths and 12,686 injuries, plus $10,659,189 in property loss.

Gov. Swineford Ketehikas Walter $. Coutant The Mining News Mr. Coutant Juneau United States

Summons For Publication In Alaska Third Division

Summons in the Alaska Territory Third Division directs Philius Sinner to respond to a complaint within 30 days of publication. The suit seeks foreclosure of a chattel mortgage on mining equipment, seeks payment of 422 dollars plus interest, and asks for costs, attorney fees, and possible deficiency. Publication dates run March 6 to April 17, 1907 with appearance due by May 27, 1907 in Valdez Alaska.

District Court For Territory of Alaska Philius Sinner Sutli Naan United States of America Sullivan Ave Marie Julius Singer Chattel Marhaie Miia Valdez Alaska James Wickersham Jude Valdes District of Alaska EJ. Stier S.A. Crandall W.T. Scott C.H. Clogs the Plaintif

Notice to co-owners on eight Alaska placer mining claims

Charles Tecklenburg co-owns eight placer mining claims near the Kuik river mouth in Cook Inlet precinct Alaska with J M Cummings Jay Hoover P A Silverstone C Beyer Otto Langel and J L Reed and others. Each co owner owes one hundred dollars for annual work and labor already expended with seven hundred dollars total remaining due. if none contribute within ninety days of publication the delinquent co owner’s interest reverts to Tecklenburg per statute. Dated Seward Alaska February 2 1907. first publication February 9 1907 last publication May 11 1907.

Tod. M. Cummings Jay Hoover J. Carson P.A. Silverstone C. Beyer Otto Langel J. L. Reed Charles ‘Tecklenburg J. M. Cummings Towit Charles Tecklenburg United States Seward Alaska

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