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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
6
The month of June stands between spring’s last cold days and midsummer heat with daylight lasting twenty four hours in the north. Roses bloom in abundance as leaves unfurl and students finish school and college years, looking toward an uncertain future and the coming harvest.
An accident on the London and Northwestern railway killed several and injured many after the engine driver slept at his post. Investigations show the driver had been awake for most of the four preceding nights. The piece discusses sleep deprival in railroad work and argues for longer rest, noting eight hours per day as a healthy benchmark.
Chicago resident Rockwell Sayre argues cats spread diseases, threaten children, and contaminate homes. He claims cats cause more harm than good, noting parasites and fleas, while proposing spring wire traps as a superior mouse catcher. He compliments robins as the alternative.
The robin feeds its young while bugs are cleared from the land but the cat preys on robins and nestlings. Chicago offers ten cents for every hundred cats killed and other incentives to curb the cat, though some see a substitute for this domesticated pest.
The Cordova port of entry will ease vessel movements for boats touching Nanaimo on routes from Seattle to the north. Previously ships stopping for coal or cargo at Nanaimo still passed Cordova and Valdez, wasting about seven hours. The new Cordova port shortens sailing time and improves access to western ports for ships leaving Seattle.
A Seattle druggist was arrested after a policeman asked for whiskey for a cold and received a mixture of whiskey glycerine and quinine. The court found him not guilty for selling whiskey without a license. The piece condemns entrapment tactics once used by certain reform groups.
The Fairbanks Times criticizes Delegate Cale with broad charges yet acknowledges his hard work in Congress. The piece contrasts the paper’s view with local support, praising his honesty and commitment and urging a second term for Cale.
In a campaign an Alaska electorate expresses support for the incumbent stating he has done good work for citizens over the past two years and will improve with a second term.
Girls receive standard life saving training at Columbia University to match men in rescuing drowning persons. They practice grips, releases, towing, and artificial respiration in a swimming tank, with a fully dressed student tossed in and others rescuing her in 57 seconds. The program is a popular new educational development.
The Hawaii sugar industry reports 141,900 tons delivered by May 1 at 4.15 per cwt, totaling 11.65 million dollars. An additional 50,000 tons are afloat en route to New York, expected to add over 4 million more. The crop is projected around 500,000 tons with value near 50 million dollars.
C F Oldenburg found a deer skull with horns in a forked alder on Fidalgo Island while hunting. The skull hung from the tree for years, with bark covering it. It is believed the deer died when its head became wedged and its neck broke during the struggle to free itself.
A flood of letters claiming each person is owed $35.35 from government funds circulated after a report that per capita circulation on April 1 was 35. The Treasury Department replied that the claim is false, citing the misinterpretation.
The British Museum will add a gramophone voice records division supplying voices of eminent figures to the collection. The trustees will bar public hearing for fifty years, then allow access to awaken past voices, with a niche in the chamber of voice records. Names tied to the honor include the Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Kelvin, Mme Patti, Mme Melba, and Signor Caruso.
Reported yesterday the currency bill cleared amid a late vote of 43 to 23 after a prolonged filibuster. Senators had warned the measure to curb reserves, but persistent opposition failed to stop its passage.
List of unclaimed letters includes John C Campbell Fred Harris Earle Helander C T Hosner Peter Jensen W C Beebe Mrs Jos Silverman Paul Schmidt Frank Thomis Advertised letters require one cent due. Lillie N Gordon P M.
Falls Creek residents Boggs and Redman returned yesterday from a three week stay on their property. Heavy snow and frozen ground limited sluicing, so they focused on prospecting and selecting workable ground. They washed out enough gold to cover trip costs and plan to return after a few days in town.
The notice promotes Profit and Loss Magazine offering a free sample copy and special clubbing offers. It stresses independence and promises no mining stocks to sell or boost. Address provided: 1715 California St Denver Colo.
The notice lists morning preaching at 11 o clock on The Aroma of a Christian Life and an 8 pm song service with a short talk Not Worth the Cost. Sunday school convenes at 12 15. Everyone is invited to all services. L H Pedersen is the pastor.
The regular Arctic Brotherhood meeting is set for 8 30 this evening at the A B hall on Fifth avenue and Washington street. Members are urged to attend in large numbers.
The Revenue Cutter Bureau outlines an elaborate plan to patrol the Pribilof and other northern islands against pelagic sealing parties. A systematic patrol will be maintained to enforce regulations and protect wildlife resources.
Crown Princess Cecilie has arranged a poultry run in Potsdam with modern appliances and Captain Schneider in charge. The project is strictly business and will be discontinued if it does not pay. It is intended as a model for poultry culture across the empire.
A man recently arrived from Atlanta surprised friends in Georgia by producing a foil wrapped object resembling a cigar. He revealed it was a whiskey bottle, hidden in tin foil, remarking on Georgia's prohibition and the present law.
A traveler notes a bent man acting as a village scarecrow in an affolk field. He remains motionless for minutes until a bird nears the corn dust, then stirs and rattles a tin can to scare birds away. For his day’s work he earns 18 pence.
To J D Sheldon you are notified of 1907 labor and improvements cost Eight hundred dollars to hold 160 acre Ohio placer group on Cache Creek Kahilna River Alaska Territory. Co owner T R Wilson filed. If not within 90 days after August 23 1908 you pay fifty dollars to cover your share, or all claims will be forfeited to co owner. First publication May 23 1908.
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