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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1906
Page
4
President negotiates a White House ceremony with Miss Roosevelt and Congressman Nichol as Longworth, set for noon in the East Room. The event underscores a high profile public union amid political circles as security and guest lists loom.
Thomas M. Lane from Falls Creek reports steady progress on the mines despite deep snow and cold. Workers bore the tunnel on the Betty claim, original discovery deposits, with ore shipments planned and efforts continuing to locate productive zones amid winter conditions, while Lane cautions against overstatements of development.
The Seward postal figures reveal a substantial rise in quarterly transactions and a historical comparison across years. The Gateway reports volume by quarters for Seward, noting higher business in recent periods and an irrigation project funding hint tied to Secretary Hitchcock approving 100,000 for a Northwest scheme.
A narrator recalls Seward's rapid early growth and modern amenities, arguing its potential to become a major Pacific Coast city. He compares Seward in 1905 to Seattle in 1880, noting population forecasts and progress like schools, hospitals, newspapers, and utilities, while reflecting on optimistic futures.
Fragmented text discusses population figures around 16,000,000 and trends in Europe. Mentions copper, commodity flows, and a proposed system to cover territories. References a city by latitude and a figure named Seward, with unclear context.
The article notes a rise in Seward ship activity in 1905 with 109 ships entering the port, carrying cattle, horses, and railroad freight. It cites large increases over prior years, including five regular eastbound runs and three westward routes, plus additional vessels anticipated for the coming year as railroad officials plan more capacity.
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