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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1906
Page
2
A notice from the Hastern office at the 12 Alworth Building in Duluth Minnesota names Chas B Aske as authorized agent for dealings with the sale. The document references pricing figures of 3.00 and 1.50 in relation to the listed items or services.
Seward advocates press for a direct Seattle to Seward steamship service to spare freight losses and time, urging Alaska Central Railway to own ships and carry its own freight. Current routes via Valdez slow and costly, with Seattle vessels averaging seven to twelve days to reach Seward. A Seattle Seward line could improve efficiency and capture traffic.
The Northwestern Steamship Company will rename the steamer Saratoga to Port of Valdez. The question notes a striking name might have been Vaklex Ghior, asked why the nomenclature bureau did not choose it.
An irony strikes Kaiser Wilhelm as his grandson and heir to the throne was born on Independence Day. The empire will mark the occasion the day after, a notable event amid a period of regal ceremony and political tension.
Reporters and police in Seattle stir an anarchist scare, claiming potential trouble and turning the topic into a public draw as the story unfolds amid speculation and attention.
Congress may not act on meat inspection, but packers vow temporary compliance while lawmakers debate. Industry observers expect limited changes and a brief period of improved practices as political attention lags.
A cautious view describes the Russian revolution as a gradual process gaining momentum with early positive indicators. Observers note increasing unrest and shifts in public sentiment suggesting future change. The analysis weighs economic strain and political pressure driving the movement ahead.
The country awaits Mr Hearst’s analysis of the Bryan presidential surge as observers seek insight into the evolving political climate.
The Wickersham case shows Senator Nelson defeating the judge's confirmation by a filibuster while President and Attorney General back Wickersham. About 80 of 90 senators favor the judge, with Nelson’s tactics drawing sharp attacks on his integrity and honesty.
A Seattle Sixth avenue house once inhabited by August Rosenberg was used to secretly manufacture bombs. Rosenberg, a Hamburg born anarchist, allegedly produced bombs for the Russian revolution and the Spanish king’s assailant. German consulate and police investigate funding and identity, while local assays and shipping news add unrelated details.
Indications point to a big fight in the Republican territorial convention at Juneau on July 14. Alaska men in Seattle plan to travel north to influence the preliminaries. Marshal Frank Richards of Nome sails July 5, proxies from Nome, and the capital move issue will shape delegate battles.
The mean Seward temperature in June was 34.22 degrees with a high of 72 on the 27th and 29th. May’s mean was 47.77 and the minimums reached 48 on the 2nd, 6th, 7th, and 8th.
Oregon sailed from Valdez for Seward at 12 last night. Bertha sailed for Homer and Seldovia via 6th, due returning south. Toledo in port for Seldovia south. Excelsior sailing from Seattle south. Portland arrived Seattle. Santa Ana sailed for Seattle on the 30th. Santa Clara sailed for Seattle direct. Ships from Valdez for Seward berthward late.
Cook Inlet Transportation Co sells tickets and forwards freight from Seward via Seldovia to Cook Inlet points and Susitna and Yentna river routes. Uses steamers Minx Yentna and Woolsey Transportation Co. Packtrains on Susitna and Yenta rivers. J J McManus agent Seward. Office with Kenai Lumber & Fuel Co.
Neptune connects at Dela0 with all steamships for Cook Inlet points. Transfers to Caswell at Tyoonok for Susitna and Yentna river points, carrying passengers and freight. For rates and further information apply on board steamers or to E. A. Swift, Tyoonok, Alaska.
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