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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
8
The Daily Gateway announces its Jonf Printinc Department handles all kinds of printing and job work with prompt and careful attention. Mail orders are a specialty.
A.C. Carrier, co-owner, expended 12.50 each to hold the Skukum Creek placer claim in Alaska under section 2324 US Revised Statutes. If co-owners fail to contribute within 90 days of publication, their interests forfeited to the subscriber. First publication January 4, 1908.
The auto race to circle the globe drew entrants from three French men one German one Italian and one American. They set out as a new era of international competition with Alaska and Siberia as distant waypoints. The piece also notes coin wear and minting dynamics and a southern snow storm impact on finances.
The committee selecting the “Seattle Spirit” definition views it as a dynamic force created by city associations and atmosphere. It inspires enthusiasm for the international exposition and aims to elevate Seattle as a leading western city in population, industry, education, and commerce with Elliott Bay as a focal shore. Purchasing for a wireless station and a ten kilowatt Nome station plan reflect federal involvement, with Fort Gibbons and Circle City noted as prominent Alaska site points.
January showed substantial gains in bank clearances estate transfers and building permits over December and compared favorably with January 1907 when conditions were near normal. Real estate leads recovery as county auditor records reflect improvement after earlier downturn.
A fragmented note recounts a camel origin myth contrasting with a statement that a Russian commander watches the Amn battleship fleet near the Horn. The piece notes Russia’s interest in fleet efficiency and references Togo’s voyage and past ship trials.
In Karluk Alaska on January 18 1908 Chas Duncker declares he will not pay any bills contracted by his wife Martha Alpink Duncker after this date. The notice is witnessed by M Hansen and A Grown and signed by Chas Duncker.
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