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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1907
Page
6
An entry records a second class matter filed August 2 1904 at the Seward Alaska post office under an 1879 act. The notation shows amounts 33.00 and 1.50.
The Juneau Record Miner notes Gateway's stance against Gov Hoggatt in the territorial government dispute. It defends its printed statements and claims a broad press majority supports self government while opposing corporate influence. It cites Humphrey's hatchery bill benefiting packing firms and questions why corporate-backed measures gain speed in Congress.
Readers note disputes over Katalla spelling as federal board endorses Katalla while local papers persist with Catalla or Catella. Louis Hill laments North Dakota freezing over coal quality refusals, while Uncle Jim suggests the state avoided coal entirely. The two Hills should reconcile their accounts before speaking again.
New York investors secure a rubber concession from Belgium’s King Leopold in the Congo. They may seek to extend influence between the monarch and international actors amid alleged atrocities in the region.
A colored man in Pittsburg choked a newsboy who offered to sell him a paper. The question of justification hinges entirely on which newspaper was offered.
The Kingston incident awaits a governor statement to address irrigation issues as an American admiral is kept informed. Separately a Seattle group allegedly robbed a Valdez hotelkeeper of 1200 dollars, possibly gathering funds for an exposition.
The Alaska freight plan by Northern Pacific to aid Portland failed as Seattle controlled all Alaska steamship lines and the result hurt Portland. Seattle dominates shipments and warehouses while Portland plans to run its own line. Also noted are Cassatt's will delay, Evelyn Nesbit testimony, high egg prices, and news from Valdez and Douglas Island.
The Hubbard-Elliott group promotes Seward as the logical site for smelters to exploit Prince William Sound copper. They cite abundant coal near Matapusha, easy haul to tide water, self fluxing ore, and extensive copper on Knight Island and Latouche Island. Shipments may begin by June with mine development and tram lines planned. a railroad halt delays interior shipments. The firm remains independent, resisting buyouts amid Guggenheim pressure to control Alaska rail routes.
E. W. Young opens a roadside house on the summit past Crow Creek Pass to aid travelers weary from the steep climb on the southern slope.
Weather record summarizes temperatures, precipitation, and notable storm events for the week ending February 9. Data include daily highs and lows, rainfall amounts, and notable wind patterns as reported by local stations.
Dora sailed from Valdez for Seward and Unalaska at 8 a m. Saratoga sails from Seattle. Bertha sailed for Seattle on the 20th, Pennsylvania sailed for Seattle on the 6th, Portland sailed for Seattle on the 6th, Santa Clara sailed for Seattle on the 9th. James E. Pharo visits ports as Alaska Coast Company manager noting rapid growth and need for expansion while meeting Seward business leaders. In 1906 Alaska ports saw 436 domestic and 688 foreign vessel entries, with 426 domestic and 304 foreign cleared vessels.
Seward operates two dental parlors with top appliances and experienced operators trained in the east. They guarantee the finest workmanship and materials at prices matching reputable peers.
Motivational notice urges readers to form thrift habits to avoid debt. Encourages persistent saving as fortun e foundation and advises holding on to part of every dollar earned.
United States Commissioner Court of Alaska District issues a summons to Geo B Dickinson to appear before a Justice of the Peace in Kenai precinct Seward Alaska within thirty days after publication to answer T D Corlew's claim for 274 dollars 65 cents plus costs. Publication dates January 12 through February 23 1907. L S Howlett Commissioner and ex officio Justice of the Peace Kenai precinct Cecil H Clegg attorney.
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