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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1906
Page
6
An advertisement from Chas B Aske, authorized agent, lists pricing of $3.00 and $1.50. It mentions the Alworth Building in Duluth Minnesota and references the Hastern office service.
Seward calls for a direct Seattle to Seward steamship line to cut through Valdez detours and raise freight profits. Alaska Central Railway Co plans to own ships and capture all freight, arguing current routes via Valdez cost about $15,000 annually and waste time. Oregon could deliver faster service, but carriers favor existing routes. An Alaska delegate election looms with nonpartisan options possible, and Alaska Central rail bill gains passage with tax exemptions.
The Northwestern Steamship Company announced renaming the steamer Saratoga to Port of Valdez. A playful note questions why the bureau of nomenclature did not adopt a more striking name such as Vaklex Ghior.
The German emperor Kaiser Wilhelm faced a grim setback as his grandson and heir to the throne was born on the Fourth of July, forcing the empire to postpone celebrations to the following day. The birth alters imperial hopes and national sentiment.
Seattle police and newspaper reporters have stirred a big anarchist sensation. The public may be roused, and the scene promises excitement as investigators pursue leads while the press amplifies the story.
Congress may not act on meat inspection but packers will attempt limited improvement while lawmakers deliberate. The note suggests firms strive for better practices temporarily amid political stalemate.
An observer notes the upheaval in Russia is moving slowly but shows signs of improvement, with early symptoms suggesting potential positive changes ahead.
The country awaits Mr Hearst's analysis of Bryan's presidential surge as observers seek clarity on the campaign's momentum and potential impact on the forthcoming election.
The present status of the Wickersham case shows a tactical defeat for Senator Nelson as he blocked Judge Wickersham’s confirmation. President and attorney general insist on reappointing the judge, with about 80 of 90 senators reportedly in favor, and Nelson’s methods described as dishonest and malicious in persisting opposition and leveraging alleged bribe-influenced motives. The piece contrasts Nelson’s conduct with calls for integrity, noting Nye and Manley’s influence and arguing the outcome reflects Nelson’s character rather than the judge’s fitness.
A house on Sixth avenue in Seattle was used by August Rosenberg, an anarchist from Hamburg, Germany, as a secret Bomb Factory. He lived quietly, left for Hamburg, and is sought by German authorities. The German consul ordered investigation into funding and identity. Assays from quartz near Chulita river yielded gold values, while the steamship Oregon neared Seward after Valdez arrival.
Indications point to a big fight at the Republican territorial convention in Juneau on July 14 as Alaska men in Seattle plan to travel north. Marshal Frank Richards of Nome sails July 5 to join, with two Nome proxy sets. Aims include moving the territorial capital westward and shaping the delegate battle, with Thomas Cale of Fairbanks a key factor depending on Nome’s outcome.
The mean temperature in June was 34.22 degrees. The maximum reached 72 on the 27th and 29th. The minimum recorded was 48 on the 2nd, 6th, 7th and 5th. May’s mean temperature was 47.77 degrees.
Oregon ship departed Valdez for Seward at midnight. Bertha headed for Homer and Seldovia via 6th, with return to the south expected. Toledo in port for Seldovia southbound. Excelsior sailing from Seattle south. Portland arrived in Seattle. Santa Ana sailed for Seattle on the 30th. Santa Clara headed for Seattle. sails from Valdez toward Seward.
The Cook Inlet Transportation Co. sells tickets and forwards freight from Seward via Seldovia to all Cook Inlet points and Susitna and Yentna river regions using steamers Minx Yentna and Woolsey Transportation Co packtrains. J. J. McManus, agent, Seward. Office with Kenai Lumber & Fuel Co.
The Neptune connects at Dela0 via with all steamships for Cook Inlet points. Transfers to Cas well at Tyoonok for Susitna and Yent na 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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