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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1906
Page
3
Cable dispatches report Veragroff a Douma member arrested in Panza on murder complicity charges linked to police sergeant killings amid widespread unrest. Across cities, Cossack revolts collapse, Polish activists surge, and assassination waves surface as authorities crack down.
Steamer Santa Clara reached port at 3 a.m. and sailed at 11 for Seldovia with fourteen cabin and seven steerage passengers. Cargo for local houses totaled 95 tons with 21 777 feet of bridge timber for the railroad. First class list includes Edith Thoda Jos Bjorn W W Van Cleve Geo Bett Mrs Bettes and others.
Real estate and mining notices list coal locations in the Cook Inlet mining district for July each covering 160 acres. Names include Peter De Tamble C W Kotcher J A Mathison W W Kelly and many others across the roster. The item also notes that the first typewriter was invented in 1714 by Henry Mills.
A gold studded quartz fragment found near a railroad camp sparks speculation on its origin and quartz deposits in the region. The piece shows signs of heat and iron staining, suggesting possible forge work, while nearby glacial formations and mineral hints fuel prospecting interest. The note also mentions postal staffing changes and Alaska volcanic and Yukon trading history.
Alaska scientific work at Sitka under Prof. C C Georgeson aims to breed hardy berries and apples for the territory. Crosses of raspberry with native salmonberry show promise. strawberries from Arctic regions are being tested in greenhouse trials. Over 10 000 seedlings are planted to determine best varieties. currants prove prolific and vegetables receive attention. Corres to Juneau Dispatch. Tacoma Great Northern plans to extend to Tacoma and build a union station with NP. need deep water warehousing. First black lead pencil sharpened in 1565.
Dawson News reports 86 tons of steel rails for Klondike Mines arrived at Klondike City as the rail line advances two thirds toward the Forks. About 300 workers are on site, with the line expected to reach the Dome this year. The Caswell steamer on the Susitna resumed its usual route after minor boulder damage.
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