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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1906
Page
6
Fragmentary entry from Seward Alaska dated January 6 1905 refers to a class matter and an act of Congress. Mentions 1904 1905 period and authorities likely involved in a public or legal notice. Limited readable details but indicates official action or filing in January 1905.
Seward residents look toward the new year with confidence as the Pacific coast press notes brighter prospects for Alaska. Copper discoveries on Kenai Peninsula and northern mountains spur a copper belt forecast, while railroad plans and Cook Inlet development attract migrant interest and local investment.
Mrs Yetta Vos brand presented triplets to her husband on Christmas Day after already producing twins twice and another child. The husband fled upon learning of the new arrival and has not been seen. Police pursue him as the family faces destitution.
A historical notice describes Alaska’s Seward as a booming hub from the 1898 gold rush onward, praising the Alaska Central railroad for creating employment, sanitary camps, and rising fortunes. It highlights the scenic Turnagain Arm route, engineering feats, and Mt. McKinley’s visibility, while predicting continued growth and political intrigue surrounding railroad magnates and insurance men.
A long dispatch reviews Admiral Ro jestvensky's letter to Novoe Vremya claiming Russian victory at the Sea of Japan and critiques British actions. It notes Witte’s reaction, revolts across Riga and Livonia, and ongoing government repression and troop movements in Moscow and St Petersburg.
Boise and Caldwell report a dyn amite bombing killed ex governor Steuenenberg as he entered his Caldwell home last Saturday night. Suspects include Harry Orchard Hogan, a former mine bomber tied to Coeur d Alene riots. Officials offer a $10,000 reward for assailants. investigators trace the wiring to an ambush near the gate.
Albany reports a push for Chaur M Depew to resign from the U S Senate over Equitable insurance scandal ties. Senator Brackett’s resolution to quit failed 27 to 19 after withdrawal, as many supported removal in principle but timed the move poorly. James Wadsworth Jr named Assembly speaker nominee with Roosevelt Higgins and Platt backing. Odell machine defeat, Merritt 14 votes, Wainwright 15, Wadsworth 75 of 114.
Washington D C Jan 3 the director of the mint assigns Alaska to third place in 1905 US gold production Colorado leads with 3 3 million California 17 502 600 and Alaska 14 650 100 Alaska is expected to rise to second in 1905 with a gain over 1904 of more than 50 percent.
New York Jan 5 Jacob H Schiff warned in a speech last night that a severe financial panic could sweep the nation unless Congress enacts reforms in currency. He opposed Secretary Shaw's plan to expand bank currency but urged circulation to stay where most needed. The speech unsettled markets as many securities fell while he noted world lead in steel and other production figures.
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