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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
6
The Seward Gateway urges Alaska and Yukon residents to back the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition through public support and display of resources. It questions Seattle’s role, notes cries of biased wharfage and vows scrutiny of officials visiting Seward to promote the project.
A man hurled a bomb at the late Russell Sage after a failure to obtain coin from the finance. Sage’s secretary stood before him for protection and was maimed for life. Sage refused to pay damages until judgment is reached, raising questions about who stands between him and the law.
The decision to accept large deposits of silver bullion at the San Francisco mint is doubtless due to rising demand for bullion for subsidiary coins over several years. Silver dollars are also being coined to replace silver certificates issued under the bullion purchasing act of 1800.
German authorities freed August Rosenberg amid Seattle coverage alleging he produced bombs for various nations. The newspapers’ sensational yarns are archived as outdated, reflecting a local imbecility in reporting.
A drummer who returned a purse containing 100000 dollars will not know his total reward until he can sell the mining stock he received as 10000 dollars. The note adds that Tom Watson could defend his past Democratic attacks if he reenters the party, citing a 1904 controversy. The weekly weather record lists August 3 with varying temperatures from 61 to 50, cloudiness, rain, and a Saturday offer rejected by x Governor Black of New York.
The Seward Gateway reports it has no partisan stance while noting strong reasons for supporting Judge Murane of Nome for delegate to Congress. It recognizes similar grounds for Mr. Cale Ex-Gov Ford and Judge Mellen, urging voters to use free choice and sound judgment.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Taft ordered Acting Inspector General Chamberlain to Seattle to probe charges against Lieut. Col. Glassford who runs the Alaska cable and land wires. Investigation begins September 1. Charges include suppressing cablegrams false publications prejudice and false reports amid disputes from his Philippines service records and a prior court test.
Steamer Oregon arrived in port from Seattle Tuesday afternoon with 600 tons of freight, 28 passengers aboard and 15 cabin and 13 steerage. Discharged part of cargo and sailed to Idora, then Seward yesterday evening. She is booked to sail for Seattle tonight. The Oregon carried 34 tons of steel, 120 tons of coal, 20 tons of general merchandise. A dog that traveled world was sent back across the channel from Dover until the owner could get a license.
Commentary notes that revolutionaries plan a timed operation likely inviting the czar and cabinet. It suggests Japan’s stance toward Korea and China may shift with perceived gains. It mentions a bomb incident aimed at a New York plumbers union meeting, a Dutch control dispute in Wisconsin, and the dismissal of cases against Oregon Senator Mitchell. It references Dowmovites stirring fuss in dull times.
Seward steamers depart port with sailings for Seattle on the 4th and 26th months latest. Bertha, Excelsior, Portland, Santa Clara, Toledo, and Dora announce outbound voyages from Seattle and Valdez. All Alaskans bound for Seattle are urged to use the Industrial Bureau of the Alaska Central Railway Company as mail address and headquarters in Seattle.
Projections describe a winter trail from Seward to Campbell Point and down to the Tanana river with rail link completion. Distances from Campbell Point to Nenana, Chena, and Fairbanks are given, emphasizing smoother grades and cheaper transit than the Valdez route. Proposals consider various branches via Knik, Susitna, Indian Creek, and Broad Pass, noting potential canyon rapids and the impact of railroad progress on traffic and commerce.
A complete hydraulic plant is listed at Rainbow creek on the north side of Turnagain Arm. It includes 1500 feet of pipe 40 boxes derrick irons cables blocks a ten ton cast steel winch capacity a blacksmith outfit 5000 feet of flume lumber and related equipment. Proprietor M. E. Davis of Hope Alaska.
The Neptune steamer connects at Seldo with all steamships for Cook Inlet points. Transfers to the Cas well steamer at Tyoonok for Susitna and Yent na river destinations, carrying passengers and freight. For rates and details inquire aboard steamers or from E A Swift Tyoonok Alaska.
Cook Inlet Transportation Co sells tickets and forwards freight from Seward via Seldovia to all Cook Inlet points and Susitna and Yentna river routes. River steamers Minx Yentna and Woolsey Transportation Co link river and packtrains on Susitna and Yenta rivers. J J McManus agent Seward Kenai Lumber & Fuel Co office.
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