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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
6
A reader mocks government and military control over Alaska press tolls arguing low rates benefit the people. The writer notes Sitka to Seattle transmissions, criticizes censorial aims, and urges fair tolls to boost Alaska newspaper coverage and readership.
Reader opinions on celebrating Christmas vary from quiet home joys to riots and race feuds in the South. The Alaska ship trust is busted amid intratrust strife following a Juneau grand jury charge of conspiracy in restraint of trade. Atlanta recorded 16 degrees above zero while Seward’s low this season was 4 above.
The note mentions the condemnation of Admiral Nebo gatoff as proof Russia remains on the map. It adds that the Russian revolution is dead and furnishes no further news, and states Alaska will not object to any disposition of the Wickersham case if settled.
The piece argues world peace over militarism and cites Christ’s Golden Rule as the path to harmony. It notes concerns about fear from weapons and recalls Captain Mason of the steamship Portland involved in a collision, reflecting on public reaction and disaster.
Reporters vaguely hint at forthcoming actions in the Wickersham case. They claim no solid knowledge but would pretend foreknowledge if guesses prove correct. Hoyt's document is not pre tipped by authorities.
From Seattle comes word that the Washington state tax commission plans legislation to tax public service corporations. The move suggests existing tax exemptions may be under review and could affect utility firms operating in the state.
Ireland watches as Murphy O'Brien and Casey prepare comments on the appointment of an Irishman as British ambassador to Washington. The nation awaits reactions from the trio regarding the diplomatic posting and its implications.
The weather report covers the week ending December 2 with daily conditions summarized. Temperatures and precipitation notes show trends across the period, including notable cold fronts and any rainfall or snowfall events affecting local areas.
Port records show SEWARD STEAMERS bound for Seldovia and Kodiak on the 28th. Saratoga departed Seattle on the 25th, Jeanie sails from Seattle on the 29th, Pennsylvania sails from Seattle on Ist, Santa Clara from Seattle on the 8th, Bertha from Seattle on the 1st, Shelikof toward Seattle on the Mth, and Dora sails for Unalaska on the 1st.
Mrs Harriet Knight mother of Mrs Frank J Ballaine dies in Seattle after a stroke and a recent illness. She was well known in Seward and lived with the Ballaine family from late summer 1905 to August. The notice mentions mining plans of Steve Rowe and Joe LeClair and a mining journal offer.
The annual firemen's ball drew a large crowd, with Moore's ball too small for the dance floor. Prizes included a gold double eagle won by George Bourkhaert and a large cake. Kenneth Irvine and Marcia Shankland tied for first in the children's ticket contest. Madam Grace A. Harris and Mrs. Harris sang, with Harris providing the piano accompaniment.
The firemen ball committee released a financial statement detailing receipts from ticket sales and cash donations and disbursements for cake and turkey, prizes, and incidentals. Listed donors include Seward firms and individuals such as Kenai Lumber & Fuel Co, Seward Water & Power Co, Coleman House, Bank of Seward, J. Hatfield, and S. L. Colwell, with a total cash balance shown.
A spotted cow is photographed drinking over the bar at the Northern saloon. Joe Quinn holds a bucket as the animal drinks plain water while boys coax it to pose, with O W Kennedy taking a snapshot.
Quicksilver mines occur in a few U S regions with most in Texas. The Texas deposits lie in the far southwest, Brewster County, about 300 miles southeast of El Paso and 100 miles south of the Southern Pacific line, seven to fifteen miles north of the Rio Grande in the Terlingua Study Butte and Chisos districts.
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