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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1906
Page
2
Fragmentary entry from Seward Alaska noting a class matter dated August and January 1905. The garbled text mentions a post position act of Congress and a Saturday date likely January 6 1905. Names are unclear due to OCR errors.
Seward looks toward the New Year with confidence amid Alaska’s ongoing developments. Plans for a railroad terminus near Seward advance, copper discoveries on Kenai Peninsula and northern mountains expand activity, and expectations at local district offices reflect a growing optimism about Alaska’s future.
Mrs. Yetta Vos brand presented triplets to her husband on Christmas Day, already having twins and another child. The father fled after learning of the new arrivals, leaving the destitute family. Police seek him as they pursue shelter and support for the family.
A reminiscence recounts Alaska’s Seward growth from 1898 gold rush days to a flourishing town by 1906. It credits the Alaska Central railroad with attracting thousands of workers, improving camps, and transforming the landscape from Resurrection Bay to Turnagain Arm, including Mt. McKinley’s prominence.
The report details Admiral Rojestvensky defending Russian actions in a letter to Novoe Vremya, claiming British forces aimed to destroy Russia at Wei-Hei-Wei, while British explanations are awaited. The dispatch also cites unrest across Riga and Moscow, with revolts, arrests, and troop deployments amid a widening revolutionary wave in Russia.
Boise and Caldwell report the assassination of former Idaho Governor Steuenenberg by dynamite bombs at his Caldwell home. Suspects include Harry Orchard Hogan linked to Coeur d Alene mining riots with ties to the dynamiting network. Shoshone County offers a $10000 reward. detectives trace the explosive line and probe a broader conspiracy.
Albany reports a push to force Chaur M Depew from the U S Senate over Equitable scandal links. Senator Brackett’s resolution to resign failed 27 19 after withdrawal, with timing and method cited as reasons. James Wadsworth Jr. named assembly speaker with 75 votes. Odell Merritt rival failed in secret ballot attempt. Wadsworth led with Republican support.
Washington Jan 3 preliminary mint director estimates place Alaska third in 1905 gold production among U S states and territories. Colorado leads with 3 3 million plus California 17,502,600 and Alaska at 14,650,100. Director Roberts expects Alaska to rank second in 1905 with a gain over 2004 of more than 50 percent.
New York Jan 5 Jacob H Schiff warned that a severe financial panic could sweep the nation unless Congress enacts reforms in the currency He opposed Secretary Shaw plans to expand bank currency but urged circulating funds where most needed The speech unsettled markets with many securities lower The world lead production last year was 981100 tons.
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