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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1907
Page
2
Gateway Publishing Co enters as second class matter dated August 2, 19 percent at the postage at Sevant Alaska under the Act of Congress of March 3 1879. Postage rates listed 3.00 and 1.50.
The piece argues Captain Richmond Hobson’s claim that Japan aims to erase the United States, warns of a looming naval arms race, and attacks sensational war talk as unfounded. It notes Japan’s financial strain after the Russia war, calls Teddy Roosevelt’s peace efforts prudent, and downplays Japanese rabble sentiment.
Joe Gans says he is the only one of the present generation of lightweights in the same class as the old-timers. He adds that any lightweight who resents the remark is free to challenge him. The piece also notes past politicians’ failed push on the platform America for Americans and the noble red man.
The Portland earns a reputation as a champion hard luck steamer. Wrecked half a dozen times, she is continually rebuilt and returned to service at 83 power, maintaining her noted endurance.
A fragmented editorial note discusses Seattle closing saloons on Sunday and considering a seven day cap on real estate growth. It mentions elections, Mrs Thaw, and a travelogue on Alaska Central and northern railroad construction with cuts. It cites Juneau Record Miner views on home rule and claims Juneau’s size misperception.
The Seattle Times editorial hails Major John Ji Ballaine as head of a company to build a Seward smelter. It credits his Alaska Central railroad promotion, city founding, and diverse career from farm boy to editor and governor's secretary. The piece lauds his impact on Alaska and Seattle alike.
The text outlines required annual labor for mining claims, penalties for failure to file affidavits, and that surveys may count as labor. It also specifies that false sworn statements constitute perjury with penalties under applicable codes.
Weather data covers the week ending February 23 with daily observations. Record includes temperatures precipitation and notable conditions across monitored locations.
The log lists SEWARD STEAMERS Bertha departing Seattle on the 13th and Juneau on the 22nd aboard Northwestern. Wh Jeanie sailing from Seattle on the 20th. Santa Clara leaving Seattle on the 24th. Saratoga bound for Seattle on the 18th. Dora sailing for Unalaska on the 10th.
The speaker rejects pressure from a New York Guggenheim linked alliance, saying Alaska's interests come first. He vows to follow his own judgment for Alaska's needs during a brief tenure and to resist any financial system attempting to control the territory. He invites readers to obtain a free sample of Mining Topics for mining news.
Seward offers two dental parlors outfitted with the latest appliances. Both operators are graduates from the East with years of experience and strong reputations. They guarantee the finest workmanship and materials at prices on par with reputable clinics.
A thrift message from Bank of Seward urges readers to form saving habits, hold on to a portion of every dollar, and build a foundation for financial security to avoid debt.
New Orleans engineers face a difficult task as mud and sand found 1000 feet down hamper safe foundations for a giant railroad bridge across the Mississippi. Piers rise on timber caissons 60 by 126 feet and 140 feet high with caisson bottoms 170 feet below river surface amid a calm after a fierce winter storm.
In the United States Commissioner's Court for the District of Alaska Division Three Kenai precinct T D Cohen plaintiff versus Geo E Dickinson defendant. We command you to summon Geo E Dickinson to appear before the Justice of the Peace in Kenai precinct Seward Alaska within thirty days after publication to answer the complaint demanding judgment for 274 dollars 65 cents plus costs. If he fails to appear the plaintiff will apply for judgment for 274 65. Publication date range January 12 1907 to February 23 1907. Dated January 11 1907 L Howlett Commissioner ex officio Justice of the Peace Kenai precinct Crom H CLean attorney for plaintiff.
Co-owners George Burchey and Victor Simons warn E. B. Rudolph and heirs that labor and improvements in 1908 on six lode claims at Spring Creek head, Resurrection Bay, Kenai precinct, valued at 135.85 with an owed share of 200, and a remaining 64.45 due within ninety days, or the undivided one third interest will be forfeited under the Revised Statutes. Address: Seward, Alaska. Date last published April 18, 1907.
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