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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
6
Alaska editors attack illegal mining claim locating by power of attorney as a hindrance to development. The piece cites swarms of locators stamping ground from one end of districts like Yentna, posting discovery marks without staking corners, invalidating claims yet deterring true prospecting. It urges legal reform and renewal of vigilance before Congress.
The circuit court of appeals affirmed Judge Wickersham in the Nelson case and rejected Senator Nelson's violent objection tied to kinship. The ruling confirms the judge’s law and facts, affecting a large gold stake held pending wartime determination, a loss to the Nelson family.
The Gateway reports frequent, alarming foreign items from Europe, Asia, South America, or Africa, but few sources explain their origins. The sea serpent tale returns to haunt Atlantic summer resorts with sensational forecasts.
Rampart records show a local 21 hens laying two dozen eggs in a single day. The town is noted for a recent story of volcanic eruption between Rampart and the north pole.
The text alleges that Roose velt and Fairbanks drank cocktails at a session in the vice president's house but editors have not confirmed the duration between drinks.
Squires declares Australia fifteen years behind America in boxing science. He notes that era dates back to when Fitzsimmons Hall and Peter Jackson visited, suggesting a longer gap than stated.
A brief remark notes John D. may resemble Rogers in the Missouri case as a weak witness due to memory gaps.
If the smelting trust is investigated the Guggenheims may form a barrier with funds they intend for a Katalla breakwater project.
Douglas News notes Mitz plans another mayoral bid but warns he would be ineligible if a San Quentin residence on election day renders him a non resident. The piece ties in Alaska dispatches about Squires boxing and reporters gaining mixed fame.
A steamer Vashon bound for Alki Point caught fire in the engine room around 10 o'clock last night. Passengers fled as flames engulfed the ship. a fireman died from severe burns after aiding the blaze. Nearby boats aided. no one else injured. Vessel belongs to Schubach and Hamilton. Saratoga reached Valdez from Seattle and will sail to Seward with eleven passengers and twenty tons of freight. Tyonic arrived from Seldovia with cargo. James Girdwood visits Latouche to inspect copper property. J Cady and son Philip sail to Seattle. Harrison has moved to Girdwood as a permanent resident.
The Great Red Plague BW speaker Fitzpatrick argues that wood framing is obsolete and costly. He compares fireproof steel or reinforced concrete to wooden construction, noting higher initial costs but lower long term maintenance and insurance. He warns the community bears fault for fires due to underfunded fire protection.
June temperatures show averages around 4.22 degrees with several rain days. Maximum on the 20th is noted, and May’s average compared to June shows similar levels. Six clear days recorded, with minimums at 44 on multiple dates.
Burehey and Simons renewed work on their copper property across the bay, showing notable progress since last year. Reported by workers who visited recently, several new pre chutes have been exposed and ore assays prove high quality. If a large body is broken into, the miners would have a mine.
Washington reports from weather bureau show record low temperatures for the season across the continent. Officials note an epochal disturbance of isothermal lines and a potential rebound with possible major storm disturbances before normal conditions return.
An advertisement for Profit and Loss Magazine touts independent mining investment guidance. The copy invites readers to request a free sample, promising no stocks for sale and appealing to global mining stock buyers. It promotes clubbing offers and subscriptions from an address in Denver Colorado.
Bertha sailed from Valdez for Seward at 5 p.m. Thursday. Saratoga sails from Valdez for Seward this evening. Yucatan left Seattle on the 3rd, Portland on the 10th, Santa Clara for Seattle on the 1st. Dora departed for Unalaska on the 19th, Elsie for sound ports on the 30th.
The administrator of Feodor Gregoroff deceased invites all creditors and claimants to present their vouchers within six months of first publication. Claims should be shown at the administrator's Kodiak Alaska office at the Alaska Commercial Company's store. First published June 29, 1907. last published July 27, 1907.
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