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Newspaper

Seward Weekly Gateway

Location

Seward, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1906

Page

8

Week in world news from Chefoo to Seattle

A rapid digest of events across the globe with deaths in Chefoo and San Francisco, a lumber trust probe, Alaska mining and prohibition moves, Idaho convention notes, Texas mob tension, a Kansas City public scandal, judicial actions, natural disasters, and cultural notes. Notable items include the death of Rear Admiral Train, the Panama canal inquiry, and Jack London’s world tour plan.

Chefoo China Charles J. Train Asiatic Squadron U. S. Navy Uraemia Lumber Trust San Francisco Federal Grand Jury Pacific Coast Lumber Trust

Claude Porter for Governor Nomination and Platform

Waterloo Iowa Aug 8 The Democratic state convention nominates Claude Porter for governor and supports tariff for revenue only direct election of senators and Bryan as 1908 nominee. Coeur d Alene Aug 8 a heated Democratic session ends with anti Mormon platform endorsing Senator Dubois and C O Stockslager for governor with R E Es h attabaugh for Congress.

Coeur d’Alene Idaho Charles O. Stockslager State Supreme Court Dubois Gateway Waterloo Iowa Claude Porter John Mitchell Samuel Gompers William Jennings Bryan

Mountain Climbers Abandon Peak Quest After Harsh Setbacks

Mountaineers returning from Mt McKinley report delays and misfortune including lost horses and scorched animals from a coal bed fire. Typonok was reached, with plans to winter near Kusko kwim and map the country. The piece also recalls a Chicago Record Herald column detailing senior Sage conduct and peculiar expenses and habits.

Mt. McKinley Cook Bar Old Mountain Typonok Kuskokwim

Poet Turns Popular Songwriter in Atlanta Constitution

A conversation notes a poet who failed with a grand epic and an ode to America but later found fame as the author of a popular song quoted in the Atlanta Constitution. The piece suggests a sudden shift from literary to musical success and the irony of public reception.

Los Angeles Augie L. Spencer Alaska America Jim Crow Atlanta Constitution

River steamer Caswell wrecked near Tyoonok after s storm

The river steamer Caswell lies wrecked on the beach near Typonok after a sudden sou wester struck as the tide rose. The vessel, damaged beyond repair, was key to freight for the Yentna and Susitna districts, affecting miners and local commerce. Captain Swift owner faces severe loss as launches struggle to replace capacity.

Caswell Tyoonok Oregon Shaw Martin Welch Typonok Yentna Susitna Serdovia Swift

Expert miner eyeing Cook Inlet for future investment

Theo Allen, mining expert and representative of Charles D. Lane, reports the Cook Inlet country looks promising after touring major hydraulic plants. He may invest heavily, plans to return soon after a brief Palo Alto visit then will come back to pursue opportunities.

Cook Inlet Theo Allen Gateway Allen Charles D. Lane Oregon Palo Alto Cal

Big Copper Discovery on Knight Island

Iverson brothers, seasoned prospectors, report a large copper sulfide ledge on Knight Island after reaching the site by sailboat Tuesday. Samples indicate high quality ore, with an extensive outcrop stretching more than 300 feet. They plan to return to the discovery soon to assess further.

Knight Island Iverson Brothers Ince Iversons Tacoma Pacific Coast West Coast Grocery Company of Alaska United States Europe Tacma

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