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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1907
Page
2
Notice indicates Gateway Publishing Co remains a second class matter entry at Seward Alaska under the act of Congress of 1879. It lists charges of $3.00 and a rate of $1.50 for postage and related services.
Commentary notes copper price surges and speculation amid rising demand while criticizing inflated values. It also questions congressional pay raises and a failed Alaska judicial division bill, citing governance tensions and territorial policy debates.
The excerpt notes active promotion of the Alaska-Yukon exhibition and comments that mailed promotion could be as effective while reducing newspaper expenses. It also mentions high cable tolls as a concern.
A senate railroads committee member states the Guggenheims are not trying to bottle up Alaska. The remark is presented as a straightforward opinion from an ordinary senator amid the public discourse.
Witte grows anxious after an infernal device is discovered in his shack. He reportedly would suffer less if the bomb had exploded.
The text notes Mayor Wright’s recurring tactic to boost his political standing in Tacoma. He asserts a confrontational stance toward territorial government opponents and signals readiness to contest at the 1908 territorial conventions at Philippi.
A fragmented local note imagines Butte residents organizing pangingi games to pass time while commenting on politics and stage life. The piece mocks wartime fuss and hints at Evelyn naming a price for a one season career after a thaw trial. Seattle clears snow_blockade. Brown Hawkins offers wholesale interior goods.
The article discusses President Roosevelts stance on coal land laws and monopolies, opposing state control of resources in Alaska. It cites Major Ballaine and argues for leasing coal, oil, and gas rights under proper regulation to promote development while preventing fraud and waste.
Seward faces a vast new copper field at its doorstep with lodes of uniform value. Experts forecast extraordinary developments next year and a growing trade that could position Seward to capitalize substantially. The district’s promise draws mining men and investors to the town’s doorstep near Prince William Sound.
Weather record summary for the week ending February 16 notes average temperatures highs and lows across stations. Highlights include notable precipitation, wind shifts, and any record daily highs or lows recorded during the period.
Steamers Seward Steamer sails from Valdez to Se ward at 9 p m. Bertha sailed from Seattle 13th Jeanie sails from Seattle 16th Northwestern sails from Seattle 116th Pennsylvania sailed for Seattle 6th Portland sailed for Seattle 6th Santa Clara sailed for Seattle 9th Dora sailed for Unalaska 0th Assistant U S District Attorney Clegg who went to Valdez on the Santa Clara will probably remain there until after the forthcoming term of court.
Cable reports an infernal machine placed in a room adjoining Count Witte’s residence in St. Petersburg. The device, ticking, was found last night and caused nervous prostration for Witte today. Suspicions of servant involvement arise due to access issues.
Forty mushers bound for the Yentna district battle a heavy snowstorm along the railroad track. Half hail from Seward and half from Kenai, with George Bourkaert reporting from mile 41. Progress is slow due to drifting snow and heavy loads, some starting from Seward last Monday and managing only six to seven miles per day.
United States Commissioner's Court issues a summons to Geo B Dickinson in Kenai precinct Alaska to appear within thirty days after publication to answer a claim for 274 dollars 65 cents plus costs. The notice cites orders dated January 1 and publishes from January 12 to February 28 1907 with J S Howlett as commissioner and H Creer attorney for plaintiff.
Co owners George Burchey and Victor Simons warn Joseph and heirs that in 1906 they expended over six hundred dollars on lode claims Lookout Fourth of July Bay View and others near Spring Creek Resurrection Bay Kenai Alaska. They claim one third interest and latest labor valued 195 55 with a 2000 balance due 44 45 to preserve ownership, or interest forfeited after ninety days from publication April 13 1907 Seward Alaska.
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