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Seward Weekly Gateway

Location

Seward, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1906

Page

3

May Prosecute Rockefellers in Missouri Ouster Case

Cleveland news reports Missouri Attorney General Hadley stating he has enough evidence to push criminal proceedings against John D Rockefeller and his brother Frank in the U S circuit court effort to oust Standard Oil from Missouri. He will seek warrants today with court arguments to follow.

Cleveland, O Missouri Standard Oil U.S Hadley John D. Rockefeller Frank Rockefeller

Farallon Sails Westward and Port Conditions Update

Farallon with Capt McGregor arrived in port at 3 am on Thursday and then sailed westward. The Alaska Commercial Company still awaits a new sailing from Seattle after Portland wreck delays. Portland salvage prospects remain uncertain with partial submersion and potential recovery of machinery ore cargo and fish stocks. A note from Mrs Mulligan excuses Tommy’s school absence due to pants-tearing incident. Whitehorse Star reports a Kenai lake skating excursion and local church notices with Rev Pedersen preaching and Mission services ongoing.

Farallon McGregor Iv’elock Alaska Comnencial Company Wth Seattle West Ward Prisversens Constance Alaskat Tommy Tomy

Cold Weather on the Coast Predominates as Miller Remains Missing

Jan 22 Seattle reports the Pacific coast winter is the stormiest in fifteen years with high winds and floods from Los Angeles to the Rockies. In Alaska a cold snap hits Skagway and Dawson. in Seward Mat Miller, last seen Jan 11 at a logging camp across the bay, is missing. A twelve man search found no trace. authorities fear Miller drowned crossing Resurrection Bay and frozen to death while seeking work. He came to Seward in December aboard the Bertha and left for the camp after securing a better job. His wife awaits news as Kalispell Knights of Pythias take up his affairs.

Seattle Pacific Coast Los Angeles Middle West Bufalo N.Y California Arizona New Mexico Nevada Los Lyon Canal Mat Miller Seward Johnson Miller T. H. Smith Smith Resurrection Sewa Columbio Montan Kalispell Kights Pythias

Five Men Hurt in Powder Explosion on Railroad

Five men injured by a powder explosion on mile 52 of the railroad Friday afternoon. M. Jacobson’s eyes were filled with powder and rock dust, threatening his sight. Rust suffered a fractured jaw. Almquist, facial cuts. others bruised. The blast occurred while workers attempted to blast a rock in a ten foot hole. car ram aided the explosion. Also notes death of Mary Lowell from brain inflammation at age 11. W. R. Jamison chartered a bark in Seattle and returned to Seward. Dr. F. H. Van Norden opened an optician office with Dr. Hale. Chicago bans boxing contests as reform measure.

M. Jacobson Jacobson Lewis Rust William Almquist Acobson Hust Rust Almquist Hener Caseio Cort

Sunrise Real Estate and Mining Deals Reported

Real estate and mining records list 60 acres quartz at Sniper's Point Sunrise to Robert Maddox John Boyle and P Christie, 20 acres placer at Fresno Bar Six Mile Creek to Andrew Michitsch, 20 acres placer Canyon Creek to R H Lauritsen, F Flesharty, Chas Tuell in Sunrise district. Mills to Elmore Company half interest in Mills Hunt property eight claims at Forks above Sunrise valued at 15000 dollars W E Hunt also sells half interest to same company for 10000 dollars.

Robert Maddox John Boyle P. Christie Quartz Sniper's Point Sunrise Andrew Michitsch Fresno Bar Six Mile Creek R. H. Lauritsen Canyon Creek Sunrise District F. Flesharty Chas. Tuell Seer Aes J. Mills Elmore Company Youngstown Ohio Mills & Hunt Forks W. E. Hunt Same Company

Firemen Demonstrate Quick Readiness After Alarm

Fire departments drill from headquarters beside the post office to Dr Sleems house at Fourth Avenue and Adams Street. Sherman’s engine and Ross’s hose brigades are ready in under two minutes. Two more teams to be formed this week as fund-raising continues for apparatus. Boyd’s hook and ladder and Nelson’s hose units to organize once gear arrives.

Dr. Sleem Fourth Avenue Adams Street Sherman’s Engine Company Ross Hose Brigade Boyd Hook and Ladder Nelson's Hose Company

Ellsworth to Open Drugstore in Seward

E. L Ellsworth father of Harry Ellsworth arrived in Seward aboard the Farallon and will establish a drugstore there. He has long resided in Spokane.

E. Ellsworth Seward E. Llsworth Harry Ellsworth Farallon Spokane

Seattle mail to Alaska Central Railway Bureau HQ

Alaska travelers and business visitors to Seattle are invited to have their mail addressed in care of the Industrial Bureau of the Alaska Central Railway Company at Lumber Exchange Building Seattle Washington. The Bureau becomes their Seattle headquarters during their stay.

Seattle Alaska Central Railway Company Lumber Exchange Wash Alaska Central Railway Co

Beginning Erection Of New Episcopal Church

Construction started this morning on the Episcopal church near Adams street and Second avenue after delays for materials and cold weather. W. J. Stone will supervise. The church, designed for Episcopal services, aims to be completed within a month pending Bishop Rowe of the Alaska diocese visiting in early spring for dedication.

Episcopal Church Adams Street Second Avenue Seattle W. J. Stone Rowe Alaska

Canal cost not heavy and military canal debate

The Chicago Journal argues the Panama canal is a national necessity, comparing to Chicago’s drainage canal costs and public benefit. It notes drainage, rail monopolies, and wealth impacts while citing Major Wilds P Richardson on Alaska road construction and the need for drainage and proper maintenance. It also retells a Fort Riley photo story about soldiers and a magazine caption mix up.

The Chicago Journal National Treasury Chicago Panama Canal Wilds P. Richardson Army Board Alaska Washington

Fox Island for Sale and Estate Notices in Alaska

A sale notice offers Fox Island two miles by one mile near Seward for 2500 dollars including 423 foxes valued at 20 dollars each, to fund prospecting in Susitna. Also a public notice in Kenai precinct demands creditors of Ludwig John Jonsson present claims within six months to Reed, administrator, Seward townsite, with publications dated January and February 1908.

Seward Susitna Alfred Lowell Commissioner's Court Kenai Territory OF Alaska H. H. Hildreth United States NoTicr Ludwig John Jonsson Lewis Johnson District of Alaska

Weekly Weather Record for Week Ending January

Weather record summary for the week ending in January reports daily observations of temperature precipitation and wind across monitored locations. Data highlights include highest and lowest temperatures and notable rainfall or snowfall amounts recorded at multiple stations.

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