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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1907
Page
6
Port Espindo suffers a massive flood after a severe storm with thousands feared drowned as water floods the city and surrounding areas. Reports also describe widespread wreckage, floating corpses, and heavy fire losses while rescuers scramble to aid survivors amid rising floodwaters.
A jumble of political rants critiques state plans for an asylum for the criminally insane and calls for perpetual confinement. It mocks leaders, mentions coal rail policy proposals, and references a Brownsville dispute troubling Southern Democrats amid Roosevelt factions. The piece blends satire and opinion with scattered named figures and places.
A new report from New York outlines the ongoing murder trial with emphasis on Mrs Thaw’s role. The piece notes expected courtroom dynamics and public interest surrounding the case.
A remark suggests Alaska newspapers welcome fair coverage but argue Seattle exposition publicity via cable should pay the tolls, framing a dispute over access costs and media support.
Local weather notes that while many states have faced blizzards the thermometer in Seward has not dropped to zero this season. Record-keeping shows milder conditions with sporadic cold snaps, but Seward remains above freezing for now.
Bailey faced accusations he profited from Standard Oil before the Texas senatorship issue was resolved. Tillman likened the Senate to a minstrel show. Kingston papers claim Gov. Sweetenham panicked while British cabinet hints at potential collapse. Parts of Kentucky flood-ridden amid concern over prohibition party gains.
Weather record notes a weekly summary for Alaska Cafe services on Sunday from 1 to 8 pm with a price of 7 cents. The entry includes garbled Frankish phrases about meal preparation and event organization.
The report details the Midway roadhouse at Susitna and an extending horse trail to Kahilina Gallagher's house, with Hughes & Divis freighting to mining camps. It notes crew members Bill Hughes Frank Kelly and Frank Miller, snow depths, and musher arrivals including seventeen at the station.
A. E. Light of Fairbanks reports a premonition of Governor Hoggatt’s possible moves in Washington after overhearing remarks in Seattle. Light fears the governor and allies may obstruct any measures not aligning with their views, aiming to secure patronage for Alaska via a strong congressional delegation. Dr. F. M. Boyle travels from Valdez to Seward to manage interests aboard the Saratoga.
Notice to E B Rudolph and heirs that in 1908 the undersigned spent over 600 on six lode claims Lookout Little Skookum Red Mike Bay View Fourth of July Red Boy at Spring Creek Resurrection bay Kenal precinct Alaska Your one third share is recorded and your 2008 labor value is 135 55 Your share for 1908 is 200 If you do not pay 64 45 within 90 days after publication your interest will be forfeited to co owners under section 23 5 RSUS Rope Kenal precinct Alaska January 1 Address Seward Alaska First published January 12 1907 Last published April 18 1907
United States Commissioner for the Territory of Alaska Kenai precinct Third division orders March 9 1907 at Seward for final accounting and settlement of Ludwig John Jonsson estate. L S Howlett United States Commissioner ex officio Probate Judge. First publication January 12 1907 Last publication February 3 1907.
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