Bryan Denies Candidacy For President This Week
In Tonopah Nevada William Bryan said he had not decided on a presidential bid. He suggested a great party could honor a nomination if the time is right as he weighs the subject.
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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
4
In Tonopah Nevada William Bryan said he had not decided on a presidential bid. He suggested a great party could honor a nomination if the time is right as he weighs the subject.
London cable reports England facing its worst winter in thirty years with widespread freezing conditions. Reports describe frost and ice along the Scottish border and several deaths attributed to the cold.
The Dawson government house burned yesterday with the cause undisclosed. Reports mention a small town fire mystery and plans for fish propagation in Alaska. A separate item notes a drowning at a local lake amid earthquake relief aims and a will leaving property to needy victims.
Diaz Espinosa a Mexican head of a junta in Tombstone Arizona is convicted of rebellion against the Mexican republic. He receives two years imprisonment and a $1000 fine. The report notes his leadership of efforts to foment an uprising from this city.
A steamer Jeanie at Seward dock reported theft of provisions on her last trip. A small boat slipped under the stern and conspirators loaded goods into the craft, which escaped. Also notes Judge Goodell may move the U S commissioner’s office from Knik to Girdwood, mushers waiting for snow to cross Crow Creek Pass, London as a major 1905 port, Seattle annexation talk, Campbell Restaurant in Girdwood offering meals and rooms managed by John S Campbell.
James J Hill announces retirement from active business, with son Louis W Hill set to take over. He asserts the Northern Pacific railroad and allied interests will be firmly established and endure, with he stepping back from management but remaining in an advisory role.
Seward residents praised a Sunday Moore's hall performance of The Nativity by a local church, noting top tier voices and a well trained chorus. The crowd filled the hall and left favorable comments on the musical event. The piece highlighted townsfolk with regional roots and a strong local music scene. Also mentions a postal card ruling effective March 1 1907 and Oldham returning from Girdwood to celebrate Christmas.
Seward camp of the Arctic Brotherhood claims New Year s eve for a celebration. The announcement was made before Christmas and the camp members intend to have a gay time. The entertainment will probably be high jinks and arrangements will be perfected at a meeting of the camp this evening. Steamer Santa Ana is out of the hospital and tied up at a Seattle dock.
A Bank of Seward advertisement urges readers to form thrift habits to avoid debt, advising to save a portion of every dollar earned as the solid base of fortune and financial security.
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