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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
7
Washington a delegate from Alaska Thomas Cale issued a statement to friends saying he will not seek reelection and will make no effort to return. He states the delegate seat is not worth a contest and urges no fight for or against his bid.
Blizzard conditions sweep the middle west causing suspended traffic and blocked train service. The Post Office changes mail routes with Katalla dropped and Cordova named as mail distribution hub. Katalla mail may be sent by special carrier when possible. John Rector perished in Lowell Creek avalanche. his body recovered after a tunnel effort. buried north of town cemetery as Bertha steamer sails toward Seattle.
On the New York Stock Exchange a prominent dispute over politics led to a $310,000 bet that Franklin D. Roosevelt would win a second term. The wager arose between two well known financial figures and cash was posted to secure the bet.
The list records vessels SEWARD STEAMERS Santa Clara sailed from Seattle on the 24th Northwestern departed Seattle on the 1st Dora left for Unalaska on the 18th Saratoga sailed for Seattle on the 26th and Bertha headed for Seattle on the 29th.
Morning sermon theme Dwarfed Christians at Methodist services. Sunday school at 12:15 p m. Evening service at 7 30 o clock. Four Gospel Talks The First. All are invited. Pastor L H Pedersen. Also an advertisement for Pipes Tobaccos and Cigarettes display and Owl Drug Co To Claysons for Blankets.
Feb 20 Fairbanks reports confirm no disorder as strike continues. Miners remain stubborn while operators stand firm. occasional workers arrive but mining progress is limited amid rumors of a potential settlement.
Washington officers must pay 45 cents each for bravery medals issued for the Spanish war. Thousands refuse the charge, stating the cost covers the medals themselves rather than reward or honor.
Land and mineral rules cover residence obligations, settlement priority, relinquishments, and practice filings. Mining land purchase rights are limited to U S citizens or those declaring intent. Coal land entries may be canceled if nonvaluable for coal. Brown & Hawkins sell Wellington coal by ton or sack. Fresh eggs guaranteed at Pacific Coast Trading Co. Dog salmon for sale by Brown & Hawkins.
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