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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
8
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The article announces the establishment of a bank or financial institution designed to give depositors confidence and security in safeguarding their money. It emphasizes safety, reliability, and public trust as core goals of the new institution.
Pittsburg report says the Catsburg coal mine, about forty miles from the city, is burning and forty men are believed dead. The incident prompts rescue efforts and an official inquiry is expected.
Washington Jan. 16 The Boxer era indemnity is cut from 24000000 to 11000000. In Hope Alaska Mr Mathison develops a promising placer mine on Resurrection Creek aggregating fifty cents per cubic yard in gold. He and his sons used primitive methods for nine years then built a scraper plant and hydraulic setup set to raise output with four workers next season. He recently traveled to Texas to arrange a half interest for better machinery and capital.
Edwin Lowell died Tuesday at 10 a m at his sister Mrs H FE Revelle's home. Born February 24 1887 the Lowell family moved to Resurrection Day twenty three years ago. Funeral services Friday afternoon were conducted by Rev L M H Pedersen of the Methodist Episcopal church. Seward public schools closed for the funeral and pupils attended in a body. Remains interred in the family burying ground in this city.
A man died in Kenai Alaska on November 30. He was born in Kodiak 51 years ago and was the brother of Anton Demedotl of Kodiak.
A WASHINGTON speaker recalls a Richmond Negro church visit and a satirical prayer asking God to fix a sinner. The piece cites Harper's Weekly and contrasts two religious stances, warning against emotive fervor and urging steady faith and light.
Berlin on January 13 saw huge socialist demonstrations with about 40 000 supporters and 30 000 sympathizers filling Unter den Linden and other streets. Police struggled to control the crowd as socialists press for universal suffrage and broader rights.
Seattle banks will retire clearing house certificates and resume cash basis operations on Monday January 21. The revival signals improved business conditions with relief for Alaska money holders who had funds tied up in local banks.
Washington reports orders directing federal troops to depart Goldfield Nevada with movement to follow the assembly meeting scheduled for tomorrow. The Daly Gall has a cable note on resolutions. Alaska Democrats held a Saturday night meeting January 11 focusing on home rule with radical resolutions to be sent to Congress members.
Members of the state legislature begin arriving in Carson City Nevada for their duties as a new session opens with representatives from all parties entering the capital.
Sourdoughs to gather in Seattle on February 15 for a beans and bacon meal. Carmack, Berry and other old timers are billed to attend at the community event hosted by local bakers.
North coast residents gathered in Seattle to challenge high wharfage charges. They argue rates are unsatisfactory and are pressing the Seattle based cable company to address the issue.
The Senate plans to delay any definite action until Treasury Secretary George B. Cortelyou submits his financial condition report, a topic long discussed by legislators in Washington.
Representative William K. Humphrey introduces a bill in Congress to strengthen protection of game in Alaska. The measure has been reported unanimously with Governor W B Hoggatt expressing full support.
Reports from Rome state the pope's health is seriously troubled causing widespread anxiety among the public. The Vatican has not released official details. Cardinal officials and aides are closely monitoring the situation amid mounting concern.
A widow ordered the stone cutters to inscribe on her departed husband’s grave the phrase May he rest in peace till we meet again. The wording, carved at the head of the grave, conveys a quiet farewell and hope of reunion.
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