28 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
1
Alaska third division teams head north to hold court in a scheduled meet. Notable squads include Sails GH and OTA ESTERN in a competitive regional clash with prospects for standings impact.
A cable from Valdez reports Alaska copper production for the year at about 9,003,000 pounds, marking a substantial rise as Alaska leads the nation. Articles note new district plans, a big Alaska strike reported from Seward, and ongoing federal support for Alaska governance amid railroad troubles.
A mail carrier and team fell through Eagle River ice, leaving bricks of frozen mail to thaw. Postmaster faces many explanations to Washington while crews salvage and repackage items. Snow ranges from two to three feet on Crow Creek summit to lighter in lowlands with continued flows and bare beaches.
New York bankers report most institutions in good shape with steadily improving financial conditions. San Francisco banks resume operations with no runs and normal business after disruptions. Additionally, over 3.5 million tons of wood were pulped in the past year, primarily for paper production.
Valdez sends numerous telegrams supporting District Attorney Harlin amid railroad troubles dust fall and denying Gov Hoggatt charges of misconduct. Messages favor Harlin's appointment to Third division or new Fourth division district creation by Congress.
Sy Gable reports the Alaska governor urges creating a Fourth judicial division and prohibits liquor sales within five miles of railroads or large work sites. He calls for bigger lighthouse funding on the Alaska coast, placer mining law tweaks, and a compulsory education law. Population is estimated at 1,000. no territorial government mentioned.
United States mints produced coins totaling 35,963,260 dollars in November 1907. Of this amount 33,840,000 dollars were gold, 2,000,000 silver, and 121,200 dollars in minor coins.
The Alaska farming outlook grows brighter as the annual report from Washington shows more homesteads taken in the territory this year than ever before. The report notes prosperity among Alaska farmers and cites the enhanced agricultural experiment stations in the region. Separately, the U.S. circuit court of appeals upholds a lower court ruling in the mining case of Charlton and Klonos against James Kelly, finding improper staking and marking of the claim. The decision affirms the Kelly verdict, with prior rulings on ejectment and boundary issues. New Orleans releases show cotton supply rising to 4,023,155 bales, American output at 3,171,279, reflecting an uptick from the previous week.
Cavle reports settlement proposal from Reynolds to pay creditors of the Alaska Home railway. Offer includes cash to some and half cash plus bonds to others. Creditors accept in hope to resume work on the rail line in spring.
Washington December 27 Rear Admiral Brownson chief of the Bureau of Navigation resigns as age limits and policy dispute prompt his retirement resignation accepted by the president. A general row among authorities over the matter is anticipated as the dispute over official matters continues.
Nate White manager of the Ready Bullion copper mine on Lynx Creek reports a Boston message from the company secretary. President Gafford has started for Seward and will begin setting up machinery shipped last winter.
The Daily Gatewa reports mine owners in Goldfield Nevada seek a federal injunction to bar the Western Federation of Miners from picketing mines and hindering operations. They also request dissolution of the local union for charter violations. Roosevelt deaf to owners pleading to keep federal troops in Goldfield as unrest looms. Federal pressure grows to retain troops until the strike ends.
Tacoma reports Alaska is allotted six delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver next July, with two delegates per electoral vote. Seattle notes Alaska Democrats organized last Saturday night with Frank Waskey as president and John W. Troy as secretary, a committee appointed to report full organization. Prospectors from the Tanana rush toward the Valdez creek region.
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