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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1907
Page
7
Fragment mentions the coming bonanza camps in the territory and describes control over the mining trade. Details are sparse, but the reference underscores a powerful grip on mineral commerce during the period.
Judge Landis imposes a historic penalty on Standard Oil of 29 240 000 dollars for rebates across 1462 counts with 20 000 per count. The payment is deferred for a year pending appeal to the U S circuit court. A grand jury is convened to probe Alton Railroad for similar rebates.
The Ohio state central committee fully endorsed Secretary of War Taft as Ohio’s presidential candidate by a vote of fifty to seventeen. Senator Foraker remains unbothered and silent on the endorsement, saying to wait. Senator Dick declines to discuss the matter.
New York city ministers call for martial law to protect women and children as police admit inability to curb rising crime. The Black Hand threatens three wealthy Armenians with death unless a large ransom is paid tonight.
Newak August 1 Prince Ty Jong Oniji nephew of the deposed Korean emperor arrived in New York en route to meet President Roosevelt seeking his help to save Korea from Japan. He says he faces danger from the Japanese and has asked police protection. Tokio August 1 The Japanese emperor dissolved the Korean army and battles occurred as Koreans were disarmed. Seoul August 2 A clash left over three hundred dead with heavy Korean and Japanese casualties.
Aug 2 report: Japanese forces place a guard around the American consulate in Seoul as riots and clashes continue between Japanese and Korean soldiers throughout the afternoon.
Washington cites possible severance of diplomatic relations with Venezuela over unresolved American arbitration claims. The South American republic flatly refuses payment, raising the prospect that the United States may resort to force to recover due sums alleged to be due.
Severe wildfires sweep Pierce county and neighboring areas as Whatcom county reports thousands of acres consumed. Campers and loggers fight the blazes with limited effect while drought and heat sustain the conflagration across southern counties.
Jimmy Britt defeated Battling Nelson in a twenty round bout to claim the decision in San Francisco. Nelson led most of the fight but Britt outboxed him to move into the front rank of lightweights. Gans is expected to challenge Britt on Labor Day.
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