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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1907
Page
6
Gateway Publishing Co enters second class mail status at Seward Alaska under the act of March 3 1879. Postage paid amounts listed 3.00 and 1.50 tied to publication details.
The piece discusses copper speculation pushing prices higher while critiquing profiteering and fake demand. It notes production growth outpaced by market expansion, then shifts to politics with Senate pay raises and Alaska judicial division debates. It portrays a prosperous, tense period with rising costs and reform clashes.
The text notes active promotion of the Alaska-Yukon exposition but suggests mailed material would be as effective and cheaper for Alaska newspapers due to high cable tolls.
A senate committee member on railroads informs the public that the Guggenheims are not seeking to bottle up Alaska. The comment appears in a casual, humorous quip reflecting the era's tone.
Witte is said to be very nervous over the discovery of an infernal machine in his shack. He would be suffering less if the bomb had exploded.
In a blunt move, Tacoma mayor Wright asserts he will again use executive discretion to aid his political agenda. He warns opponents of territorial government that they will face action at the 1908 territorial conventions in Philippi.
The piece notes Butte lacks newspapers and telephones but residents may organize games to pass time. It hints that settling the Japanese fuss could push Senator Perkins and others to stop worrying at night. It mentions Mme. Evelyn and a stage career, Seattle clearing a snow blockade, and a call to outfit interiors with wholesale prices from Hawkins.
Congress debates reforming coal land laws under Roosevelt’s plan to curb monopolies and spur development. Supporters argue for leasing coal, oil, and gas rights with proper regulation to avoid fraud and preserve resources for future generations.
Seward faces a copper boom as a new field at its door reveals uniform copper lodes along Prince William Sound. Experts hail the district as a future mine rich in value and expect extraordinary developments next year, with trade expanding and Seward poised to share and perhaps monopolize the copper trade.
Weather record for the week ending February 16 notes daily highs and lows, precipitation, and notable wind readings. The report lists temperature ranges, rainfall amounts, and any record set or tied during the period, reflecting typical local climate patterns.
SEWARD STEAMERS sail from Valdez to Seward at 9 p m today. Bertha sailed from Seattle on the 13th as Jeanie on the 16th and Northwestern on the 16th. Pennsylvania and Portland sailed for Seattle on the 6th while Santa Clara left for Seattle on the 9th. Dora sails for Unalaska on the 0th. Assistant U S District Attorney Clegg who went to Valdez aboard the Santa Clara will likely stay until after the upcoming court term.
A clock-timed infernal machine was found in a room near Count Witte's house in St. Petersburg at 4 AM. Witte is sick with nervous prostration after the discovery, following repeated threats. Investigators suspect possible servant connivance given access difficulties.
Forty mushers bound for the Yentna district face a heavy snowstorm near the railroad track end. Half from Seward and half from Kenai push on with dog teams and heavy loads. George Bourkaert, from mile 41, reports slow progress as drifting snow and weeklong snowfall hinder travel.
In United States Commissioner’s Court Kenai precinct Alaska Division Three a summons commands Geo B Dickinson to appear within thirty days after publication to answer a suit by T D Corlew for two hundred seventy four dollars sixty five cents plus costs. If he fails to appear judgment may be rendered for the full amount. Publication dates January 12 to February 28 1907. J S Howlett Commissioner and ex officio Justice of the Peace Kenai precinct Creer H Clagg attorney for plaintiff.
Co owners George Burchey and Victor Simons warn Joseph and heirs that in 1906 labor and improvements exceeded 600 dollars on the Lookout and other lode claims at Spring Creek head, Resurrection Bay Kenai precinct Alaska. They state a one third undivided interest and require 44.45 dollars by ninety days after publication or the co owner’s share will be forfeited under the Revised Statutes. Published January 12 1907 with last publication April 13 1907.
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