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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1907
Page
6
An unreadable OCR fragment appears to cite a Duluth Minnesota office and names Chas. Ht. Aske. The text shows references to sums and positions but is incomplete and noncompliant with full details.
The Alaska Peninsula shows rising fisheries and mineral prospects. The Dora cannot meet freight and passenger demand, signaling future need for a larger steamer like the Santa Clara. Gold and copper finds and coal mines at Chignik and Herendeen Bay attract workers, boosting Seward as a regional supply hub.
A Seward business reports a consignment bought three months ago has stalled in Seattle. It cost more than Seattle rates and could be seized in a Seattle warehouse. Details will be given to the chamber of commerce for action. Also note Richard Mansfield, famed American actor, born 1857 in Helgoland, who earned stage fame after moving to the United States.
George Kennan, arrested on a criminal libel charge, secured by Ex Chief of Police Dinan of San Francisco, gained fame fifteen years ago for Russia and Siberia articles describing Russian official barbarity after extensive travels in the empire.
Report says Raisuli has seized the sultan of Morocco, reversing previous claims of his capture. The article offers no details on how the bandit escaped custody or resumed kidnapping activities.
Mr. Nan Patterson threatens divorce from Nan alleging she dances on the primrose path with several Pittsburgh millionaires. The question remains what he expects of a wife when wealth and suitors press her, and how the case may unfold in the local press.
The Tanana miners strike may have reduced gold output but has not halted lawsuits. Fairbanks papers report multiple new lawsuits over alleged bonanzas and claims.
The report recalls Secretary Taft’s reaction after a train wreck with a restrained remark versus harsher language. It notes commentary on Korea’s new ruler and his father, Japan’s possible reactions, and critiques from Bryan and Cannon about Taft’s presidential prospects and campaigning style.
Harry Thaw will plead temporary insanity at the next hearing. The proceedings are described as planned to last about fifteen minutes and structured to fit a brief proceeding.
A Juneau November convention to elect delegates for 1908 faces a call for a fair apportionment base. Critics note the Second and Third divisions cast double the votes of others last year, urging representation by Republican vote rather than equal division. The editorial also comments on thinly veiled “Made in Seature” branding in recent cable news.
The open season for wild game begins tomorrow and covers mouse, lions, deer, sheep, caribou, goats, grouse, ptarmigan, plover, carlew, ducks, brant and swan. Hunting restrictions include no caribou hunting on Kenal peninsula until 1908, limits on weapons, and daily or annual bag limits for moose, walrus, sea lions, caribou, sheep, goats, bears, deer, grouse, ptarmigan, curlew and ducks.
San Francisco Aug 30 Al Kaufman defeated Mike Schreck by outpointing him over ten rounds. Schreck claimed a foul blow in the stomach but it was disallowed. Kaufman showed form and improvement while crowds flock to training camps of Joe Gans and Jimmy Britt preparing for September fights. The Innoko river report highlights abundant ducks and fishing.
An Alaska peninsula cannery tale tells how a dead Chinaman’s body was reduced to fit a salmon barrel for shipment to China. The sequence involved splitting the corpse and salting the remains before sending them to Frisco. Attorney at law Ray Building Seward Alaska.
Steamers including Seward Steamer Santa Clara Bertha and Saratoga sailed from Seattle on the 25th with Dora and Elsie following on the 26th. Portland and de Yucatan headed toward Seattle and the Dora moved westward on the 26th with Elsie bound for sound ports on the 30th.
Weather record summarizes atmospheric readings for the week ending August 31 across stations, noting high and low temperatures, precipitation totals, and notable rainfall events. Data reflects patterns for the week, including daily highs, lows, and notable wind directions.
A statement from Javere bank underscores its mission to advance business interests of customers in legitimate ways while acknowledging some selfish motives tied to patron prosperity and the success of Bank of Seward.
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