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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
4
The Daily Gateway promotes the Jos Printine Department as ready for all printing and job work with prompt careful attention. Mail orders are a specialty and emphasized as a key service.
A new financial institution opens with a pledge to provide secure deposits and the utmost confidence to customers. The leaders promise reliable safeguarding of funds and steady trust in the bank's operations.
Pittsburg reports a fire at the Catsburg coal mine about forty miles away with forty men believed killed. The incident details are emerging as rescuers assess the blaze and search for any survivors.
Washington reports the China Boxer uprising indemnity reduced from 24 million to 11 million. The article also profiles Hope Alaska placer miner Mathison, his nine years of work on Resurrection Creek, earnings of 4 56 per man per day, and plans to install a modern hydraulic plant with 300 to 500 cubic yards daily capacity next season. Mathison travels to Texas to arrange a half interest and working capital for the project.
Edwin Lowell died Tuesday at 10 a.m. at his sister Mrs. H F E Revelle’s home. Born February 24 1887, he was part of the Resurrections Day settler Lowell family. Funeral services were held Friday led by Rev L M H Pedersen of the Methodist Episcopal church. Seward schools closed for the funeral. interment was in the family burying ground.
Demedotl died in Kenai Alaska on November 30. He was born in Kodiak 51 years ago and was a brother of Anton Demedotl of Kodiak.
A Harlem or Richmond era verse notes a deacon’s prayer for a rival preacher, urging truth and gospel fervor. The fragment contrasts intense emotion with the call to keep faith honest, warning against darkness that stifles beauty.
Berlin on January 13 saw large socialist demonstrations with about forty thousand supporters and thirty thousand sympathizers taking to the streets. Un ter den Linden became a solid mass of humanity as police struggled to manage the crowd in a vivid display backing universal suffrage.
Seattle banks will retire clearing house certificates and reopen on a cash basis Monday January 21. Early indications point to revival in business and relief for Alaska residents whose funds were tied up in local banks.
Washington January 13 orders have been issued for federal troops to depart Goldfield Nevada. They will move soon after the assembly meets tomorrow. Democrats Make Resolutions By Cable to The Daly Gal. The Alaska democrats held an enthusiastic meeting in this city Saturday night January 11 with home rule as the main topic and radical resolutions prepared to be sent to Congress.
Carson City Nevada the state legislature members arrive from all parts to enter native duties for the new session.
Sourdoughs are set to gather in the city on February 15 where beans and bacon will be served. Carmack, Berry and other old timers are expected to attend the event at the Ay Cave near Seattle.
Alaskans protest Seattle wharfage rates as dissatisfaction grows among north coast residents. They plan to raise the issue with the companies involved to seek relief and action on tariff changes.
The Senate delays any definite move on the nation's financial condition awaiting the Treasury Secretary George B. Cortelyou to submit his report. This pause reflects ongoing congressional concerns over fiscal matters and the government’s economic outlook.
Representative William K. Humphrey of Washington introduced a bill in Congress for further protection of game in Alaska. The measure has been reported unanimously, with Governor W. B. Hoggatt expressing full support.
Rome January reports say the public is anxious over alarming word on Pope Pius II home from Rome after illness rumors. The Vatican has not confirmed details and the faithful await official word on the pope's condition.
A widow directs stone cutters to engrave on the headstone a message of farewell and faith: May he rest in peace till we meet again.
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