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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1906
Page
6
Fragmented editorial discusses Alaska governance, criticizing President and Governor Hoggatt for siding with corporate interests. Mentions Jarvis, Guggenheim, Morgan, and Alaska’s self-government status versus federal control. Argues Alaska should not be steered by corporations despite financial ties and political pressure.
The text portrays Ami so Piles and Cushman as Republicans backing executive actions on the Alaska issue. It notes their alignment with Roosevelt's policies and compares Democratic reactions to Hevan's changing paramount issue, highlighting partisan tensions.
Kirkwood passes an ordinance making it illegal to tell a lie within city limits with unclear scope while Seward has no limit. The piece notes the Kirkwood rule lacks a defined lie limit and suggests the town would be depopulated if such a limit existed.
The paper asks readers to submit arguments against territorial government to express public sentiment and broaden circulation.
Seattle senator Sam Piles signals possible new revelations on Alaska demands if the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition faces a cooler reception. The brief raises questions about territorial pressures and expo diplomacy.
A humorous take argues the Nobel Peace Prize should go to the man who reduces standing armies, joking that Theodore Roosevelt earned it for “canning” soldiers.
An old Seattle interview notes Alaska wealth and rail financing spread across cities. Major Ballaine critiques Seattle for allocating no funds to develop Alaska resources while other early investors favor New York Chicago and Boston. Local notices list numerous names for land location filings near Kayak Bay Seldovia and surrounding areas.
The Nobel peace prize stems from Alfred Nobel's fortune left after his death in 18 percent and 32,000,000 funds. The fund allocates yearly to discoveries in physics, chemistry, medicine, and physiology, and to distinguished literary and peace-promoting contributions.
Washington correspondents are accused of misstatements about party control. They question claims that the north will be solidly Republican and the south solidly Democratic, save one Missouri senator. They challenge how Colorado, Nevada, Delaware, and West Virginia fit into that view given their current and future Senators.
Harry Elsworth's Seattle assay office return credits his consign ment with 645 cents an ounce for the silver content. With silver selling in market overt for into TL cents since October and the certificate dated November 22, questions arise who profits from the difference now that George Adams is in prison.
Delegate Waskey argues self-government and amendments to mining laws would aid Alaska. Gov. Hogwater sees current conditions as satisfactory. Waskey claims broad majority support among Alaska’s Lu e people. Major Hoggatt represents the President, Roosevelt, and Captain Jar.
The statement argues that if the Treadwell mine is forced to close due to coal shortages, it should be a notice to the president urging encouragement of North Pacific coal field development rather than delaying experiments.
In the Pacific states politicians and newspaper writers fret over a possible Japanese attack. Seward remains calm, noting an old cannon left by the Russians as the town’s sole defense.
Paris newspapers warn that domestic turmoil will reduce attention to international agitators as France risks entanglements with Italy and the Vatican. The alert underscores potential shifts in editorial focus and foreign diplomacy dynamics.
A brief note states Seward will not receive a steamer from Seattle for two weeks, giving residents relief from enforced locking up of belongings during that period.
A.J. Mears is elected clerk of the Valdez school board. It remains to be seen if the teachers will be able to eat off the board now.
In Alaska, army officers and most territorial residents object to canned government provisions. The dispute centers on canned foods and broader supply control policies affecting troops and civilians alike.
The Tanana gains a new creek named O Conner with Irish people moving toward the area.
In Seattle a whaling captain faces danger amid tensions in the port and accusations against Southeastern Alaskan steamship firms. The piece notes political rhetoric by Southern senators and racial tensions affecting the waterfront, reflecting a fraught local scene with calls for order as fleets stagger.
Girdwood plans a festive Christmas with morning shoots for prizes, a 6 p.m. supper for the ladies, and dancing from 8 p.m. All are invited. Gunshoots are 100 yards with open sight rifles, 50 cent entrance, three shots per contest. First prize $20 plus best. second prize unspecified.
The weekly report shows average temperatures, rainfall, and wind notes for the city region. Daily highs and lows are tabulated with departures from seasonal norms, highlighting any notable anomalies and patterns observed over the seven day period.
Seaward ships report movements with Seward Steamers sailing from Seattle on the 15th and other vessels like Pennsylvania Jeanie and Saratoga to Seattle or Valdez. T Brooks of Tiamna, brought by Dora for a surgical operation, is recovering well after Sunday surgery by Dr. Oem. Brooks, a former U.S. commissioner at Sunrise, is tied to a copper venture near Lake Clark with Harry Hicks.
The Saratoga left Seward Tuesday morning for Valdez but was held at Ellamar by a heavy snow storm and did not depart until Thursday. It reached Valdez at noon yesterday as snow battered Prince William Sound. Snow depths reached five feet at Valdez and similar elsewhere.
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