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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
2
Entry indicates second class matter status dated August 21st at Seward Alaska under the Act of March 1870. Amounts shown include 3.00 and 31.50, likely postage or fee figures.
Progress of the year shows widespread activity as mining and development expand in Southern Alaska. The Yortua and upper Sesitra regions emerge as productive districts with potential additions, while Prince Valient Sound copper belt around Seward is highlighted as a key trade and exploitation area likely to gain global prominence.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer printed Gov Hog gatt's exact December 12 letter defending territorial government in Alaska. He says life and property are most secure in Alaska due to federal judiciary respect, notes saloon influence pushing to ease burdens, and argues rights claims are demagogic.
The Seattle Trade Register says Portland may gain a regular Alaska steam line, while Seattle would keep the largest share if it follows sound business practice. The Tacoma Ledger urges Tacoma to pursue Alaska trade, claiming Tacoma can compete with Seattle on even terms. The Kodiak Orphanage News-Letter loses second class status, raising mailing costs. the note hints at charity for Cuban and Philippine orphans.
The press claims the president shook 8500 hands at a New Year reception. A Portland Telegram editorial titled Poor Service Over the Bar critiques bar service in a satirical tone. Dowie is upset that Voliva is said to have benefited financially.
M J Honey testifies against territorial government aligning with governor’s claim that solid business interests oppose local self rule. He names no groups, while newspapers from Fairbanks to Nome respond with supportive editorials or notices. A roll call of papers across Alaska signals broad newsroom stances on the issue.
A garbled historical notice discusses Alaska delegates, political factions, and figures linked to territorial campaigns. The piece references executives, candidates, and party shifts tied to Alaska’s delegate contest and broader federal patronage dynamics.
The piece questions presidential and gubernatorial handling of Alaska letters from Delegate Waskey and Gov Hoggatt, suggesting bias in public release. It notes Standard Oil stock decline amid public opinion, a proposed Sitka naval hospital, the capital move’s impact, and mentions railroad and news service debates. It ends with miscellaneous economic and local references.
The piece accuses Senator Culberson of backing the president during a Brownsville clash and criticizes his Texas governance for costly extra sessions and inaction on past race-tinged violence. It also discusses Hearst’s potential mayoral decision and a prior Swift-Hopkins legal outcome in Chicago.
A Missouri detective on the Twenty-fifth regiment episode backs the president, admits ignorance of facts, and uses a racial slur to assert harsh treatment of a Black person. He suggests charitable donations be credited to a conscience fund over a critic’s armor plate work for the navy under Cleveland.
Seattle dispatch notes Frank Youngs Seward chamber of commerce rep promoting Yentna and Susitna tributaries. He set up at Hotel Northern. 56 inquiries in one day and many plan to visit the Yentna this winter. He expects hundreds to go through spring and summer. He argues Alaska Development excitement grows as coal copper quartz iron tin exist in Central Alaska. Seattle papers rate him highly with extensive interviews. Maple Bay copper shipments from Portland Canal to Hadley smelter near 3000 tons monthly. A masked man robbed a Seattle telephone girl of 75 cents.
The Campbell Restaurant continues operations in Girdwood offering first class meals at all hours and comfortable rooms in connection. Prices are described as reasonable, inviting travelers to call and be convinced.
The ad urges persistent saving as the foundation of fortune and advises holding on to part of every dollar. It lists Bank of Seward and dentist C. T. Daggett, and promotes a free sample copy of Mining Topics from 64 Fulton Street, New York, claiming authentic, unbiased mining news.
Secretary Shaw considers curbing captain brutality by navigation law amendments while a proposal to allow sailors to use delaying pins as defense emerges. Douglas hosts a town hall as the city council relocates from the News office to a dedicated room amid renewed candor and publicity concerns.
The Alaska Monthly Magazine Juneau edition presents a richly illustrated Christmas number. It features live Alaska topics including a piece on the Alaska coal fields by mining engineer George Jamme and an article by B. D. Mills about The Great Tanana. Nevada tops California in a prize fight garden metaphor, while copper markets show no clear trend.
Weather record for the week ending January 5 reports temperature highs and lows, precipitation totals, and notable weather events. Data includes daily readings from multiple stations, summarizing patterns in weekly climate and variability for the period.
SEWARD STEAMERS Jeanie left Seattle on the 20th Pennsylvania departed Seattle on the 4th Santa Clara sails from Seattle on the 8th Bertha sails on the 10th Portland sails for Seattle on the 31st Saratoga sails for Seattle on the 1st Dora sails for Unalasks on the 15th
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