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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
5
Chinese rioters clash inside the foreign settlement in Shanghai killing two foreigners and injuring many, with the German and American consuls attacked. Marines from warships land to restore order as shops close and looting continues. foreign residents seek protection as tensions rise.
A Tanana area project aims to supply electricity via a plant near Tanana Creek and the Tanana River. The venture, organized by a Fairbanks lawyer and backed by J B Chillers financiers, seeks to power mining and thawing operations 40 miles away. Freight moved ships and White Pass routes aided delivery to Seattle and Nome boats.
The McNeil hotel expands its public room doubling in size from the parlor to the hall. A new room is furnished for a Wales. Back of the office on the south side of the ballroom to gain a bar. Carpenters install fixtures early next week. Twenty three rooms added to capacity.
A fragmentary report hints at a prospecting rush toward the Yentna region in spring. The note mentions miners, gear, and potential finds along Willow Creek, near Kuaik Awm, with references to explorers and expected activity from interior news.
Post Christmas news notes ship arrivals and departures with Santa Ana and Sant Vara due soon after the 16th while other vessels like Grace Dollar Bertha Oregon Portland and Nicholas Thayer attract cargo and schedule chatter. The Northe bowling event recounts a late night league defeat as Cyclones edge Invincibles 82 to 78 and a local cigar prize goes to D Sheldon. A grim football remark notes eighteen players killed this fall and sparks debate on safety.
Reports from St Poperstring and St Petersbuhr describe a broad strike and defiance against government authority in Baltic provinces. Militants threaten workers and mobilize to push revolution while authorities impose naval blockades and disarm Manchurian units amid civil war declarations.
In Los Angeles a report claims Walter Scott, famed miner, was murdered. Details describe a November disappearance, a nude statue clue, and a bloody saddle blanket. A gun display discouraged followers as investigators weigh the mine’s secret value and whether Scott’s travel funded his reputed fortune.
Governor Odell accuses Governor Higgins and President Roosevelt of bad faith as a battle over the assembly speakership heats up. Senator Platt opposes Odell while Higgins counters with charges, signaling a bitter political fight ahead. A Chicago gold strike rumor and a native named Moses stirring hopes also surface in the same report.
Washington December report notes Rene Cashman of Washington introduces a bill to widen construction of the Alaska Railroad through Yukon area. The measure offers a $30,000 bond interest guarantee and lands of four sections for the company, with progress on track laying near mile posts 45 to 49 amid heavy snow and rock work. Engineer Cameron reports steady progress at camps, crews paid full wages, and new steam pumping stations activated to prevent tank freezing.
Readers report preparations for a Finnish immigration colony in Southern Alaska. The Alaska Colonization Company aims to offer Finnish workers land and easier farming opportunities, with ship links from inland New York. The project highlights Finland’s agriculture and fishing heritage, vast land, fisheries, coal, and milder climate along Cook Inlet, suggesting good prospects for cereals and vegetables.
Twelve members of the Areti Brotherhood with proxies for four others met Sunday to organize a local camp with a 20 member goal. A committee led by H A Hildreth C T Daggett and Cecil H Clegg will arrange for a charter from the county recorder Godfrey Chealan. I P Wybrant, deputy grand chief, will conduct formalities so the camp can form once the charge is received without outside officials. Plans include recruiting new members and equipping a lodge room.
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