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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1906
Page
1
Old Company quits business as Alaska Commercial sells its trading stations in the territory to Humphrey Corporation, transferring assets and operations to the buyer.
The Alaska chamber of commerce meeting endorses Delegate Waskey’s call for territorial government and rebukes Governor Hoggatt’s opposition. Resolutions condemn Hoggatt’s view as pro-saloon and agitation driven, while pledging support for Alaska self government and local rule.
Washington, D. C. December 10. The California delegation will push for a large military coast defense appropriation at the short session. They expect Oregon and Washington support as the entire coast remains exposed to modern warships. California lawmakers warn Japan plans war within five years to seize Pacific islands and control the ocean. They request 5 million dollars for coastal defenses and 5.44 million for the Pacific coast, arguing urgent needs to safeguard Puget Sound and key positions.
Captain Bodfish of the whaling ship Will Bayliss was acquitted in U S district court of manslaughter for the death of sailor Legere. The jury deliberated about two hours before delivering the verdict. The report also notes Fairbanks experiments with steam heated greenhouses and the US corn crop at 1 1 billion bushels.
Circles familiar with Alaska railroad and copper development report the Copper River project from Cordova shut down due to a London Close Brothers bid against Guggenheims and J P Morgan. Prolonged talks began in New York in October. terms for freight rates stalled consolidation offers. The Guggenheims Morgan group may buy Clos e Brothers interest. decision due in sixty days or more. Analysts favor Katalla as an entry wing into the Copper River district, with a potential shift of route if the Comlova line is purchased.
New York reports Col A W Swan tied to the Valdez Yukon line. financing failed after costly summer spending on wharf grading and track. Guggenheims and J P Morgan Co block funding. talks with Alaska Central and Copper River North Western proceed to sell equipment and rails as Swanitz heads to Seattle for winter.
Washington DC December 14 Secretary Taft of the War Department recommends an appropriation of 250000 dollars for Alaska road and trail work in the coming year.
Washington insiders Cec. 14 report lawmakers and aides individually solicit support for a territorial government in Alaska. Gov. Hoggatt backed by President Roosevelt strengthens the opposition. Rep Jones of Washington seeks recognition for a territorial bill before the territories committee, while Sen Piles and Rep Cushman oppose it as impractical. Chicago railroads run 1537 trains daily.
The Daily Gateway reports President Roosevelt told Senator Penrose he would not support government aid for any Alaska railroad. He cites Gov. Hoggatt’s report stating aid is unnecessary as legitimate enterprises will grow without it. The Valdez Yukon project is affected. Congress showed interest previously, but the president’s stance ends the push for now. Judge Howlett alerts citizens about old witness fee checks and invites claims at the commissioner’s office as a Christmas cue from Uncle Sam.
President Roosevelt releases a statement defending his handling of the Storer matter. He says he never wrote to Mrs Storer except when conveying letters to her husband and denies urging Catholic influence to make Archbishop Ireland a cardinal. Storer contends Roosevelt was informed of Ireland's pope visit and that Roosevelt offered favors in a letter to Mrs Storer.
The Norwegian storthing awarded the Nobel peace prize for 1905 to President Roosevelt for promoting peace between Russia and Japan. Roosevelt announced he would use the prize fund to bring labor and capital representatives to Washington for a conference on industrial problems.
Berlin December 14 reports state that Emperor William dissolved the Reichstag after it balked at approval of a bill to enlarge the German army. The move follows rebellion across German south west Africa as authorities push to quell native uprisings.
Washington December reports say President Roosevelt will deliver six special messages to Congress next week. Topics include the naval personnel bill, Metcalf on the Japanese school question, the Panama Canal, coal lands withdrawal from entry, the Brownsville riot inquiry into the Twenty-fifth Infantry, Taft on Cuba, and a Dill ship subs measure.
Portland plans to enter Alaska trade with a million dollar corporation of local businessmen. Four steamships purchased in the East will be routed to Alaska ports including Seward Lynn Canal Juneau Sitka Skagway Nome and Seward. Shipments target summer and winter routes with bold speed claims.
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