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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
3
Carl Von Velthem, known by multiple aliases, was found guilty and sentenced to twenty years penal servitude for attempting to extort $80,000 from Sally Juel, a wealthy South African mine owner. The case drew wide attention due to the prominence of the parties and interests involved.
A Seward boy gains fame for absentmindedness as a note to his high school teacher misses delivery. The tale compares him to Dinkelspiel, recounting a morning scramble as the boy hides the note while classmates await a lecture that never arrives.
Fred Wagner, who moved his family to the states for the winter and to place his boys in school, died in Tacoma January 22 after contracting typhoid fever. His sons also fell ill with the same disease but are reported out of danger.
Steamer Saratoga reached Seattle today after leaving Seward February 4, completing the seven day voyage. Other ships in the region include Bertha sailing to Seward via inside passage, Farallon making good time through the inside route, Dora arriving from the westward, and transfers of passengers to the Farallon as it departed for Seattle.
SEWARD STEAMERS Dora in port, sailed from Seattle. Bertha left Seattle on the 10th. Saratoga in Seattle and Jeanie sailed for Seattle on the 4th. Farallon also sailed for Seattle on the 1st. Brass runner sleds at Pacific Coast Trading Company. Meet me at the Branch.
Charles Morse faces five counts including larceny as the grand jury returns an indictment. He is slated to appear soon after returning from London and will likely post heavy bail. The exposure notes Alaska gold and Yukon prospects, including Anvil Creek and Eldorado Creek nuggets, with prices per ounce and ore samples described.
The Buffalo recruiting office enlisted 415 men in 1907. Office operating costs totaled 16 080 dollars for the year, plus salaries and subsistence, averaging 38.79 dollars per recruit. If nationwide costs mirror Buffalo, initial enlistment expenses reach nearly 600 000 dollars for the fleet tour.
A sermon at 11 o clock on Mark ten twenty one followed by Sunday school at 12 15 in the afternoon. An illustrated service with stereoptican pictures and an illustrated hymn will be presented in the evening. All are invited to attend. To Claysons for Blankets.
Chi M Griffen, blind since 20 months old, tops her 70 member class in scholarship at the high school. She memorizes pages after one reading, uses a Braille typewriter, speaks French and German, studies Latin and Greek, writes on Herbert Spencer, and sews well while aiding her mother at home. She remains cheerful with a hopeful view of life.
The California and Oregon Steamship Company announces a Portland Alaska steamship line with Seattle connection. The Portland firm aims to secure a share of the Alaska trade.
Brown and Hawkins advertise dog salmon for sale. The notice provides a brief listing with the seller and product type. No price or quantity shown in the readable text.
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