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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
2
A damaged notice from August 1904 lists subscription prices for Seward Alaska post office services under the 1872 act. It states one year and six months rates, with amounts shown in dollars and cents, and mentions fiscal office and charges with names obscured.
Fragmented report discusses copper deposits and minerals in a locality. It mentions a prospector seeking fine formations and potential precious minerals. Other text references water view and distant hints of mineral signs, with uncertain names and details.
The text discusses copper industry potential in Alaska, noting shifting attention to mining, rising value and competitiveness with global producers. It highlights a pivotal moment for Alaska as copper production could take a leading position, with forecasts of growth and opportunities in the market.
Mrs Hattie Sexton of Lafayette Indiana died Saturday night at her home aged 67. She leaves three sons Earnest and Grant Sexton of Washington DC George Sexton of Seward and daughter in law Lis Danley of Lafayette. A brother’s message announced the death.
Fred Jacobson perished in a beach cabin fire early Tuesday as flames consumed the structure and its contents. A investigation and coroner’s verdict deemed the death accidental. Jacobson, a former coal and mill worker, had recently prospected for copper near Resurrection Bay with ties to local companies and other mining efforts.
Readable fragments describe volcanic craters near the Kobuk River headwaters at a portage, with lava edges, moss-covered rims, bare centers, and sulfurous, effervescent vents. Sides are steep and erosion shows lava flows, suggesting historic eruptions killed nearby vegetation long ago.
The weekly weather report summarizes conditions from July 25 to August 1, detailing temperature ranges, precipitation amounts, and notable weather events. Average daily highs and lows are listed, with storm dates and notable rainfall totals across key stations.
The list shows multiple vessels with sailing dates and destinations. Seward Steamer routes include Valdeza and Portland origins. Seattle departures include Bertha, Santa Clara, Jeanie, and Elsie with dates ranging from the 7th to the 17th, plus Dora heading westward on the 24th.
An investigation into Wasillie, the old Indian chief of Knik, finds he did not kill his young son or cause the boy’s death. The chief died by self-inflicted gunshot, a rare act judged in line with the facts by Goodell of Keik and the jury.
A historical notice from Bank of Seward states the bank aims to advance the business interests of its customers in every legitimate way. It acknowledges motives may mix with self interest since patrons’ prosperity drives bank success.
Mrs. Watson formerly of Hope announces a gathering at her Girdwood restaurant offering meals, sleeping accommodations, and space for sleds and dogs for old friends and guests to enjoy the market’s best.
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