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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1907
Page
3
Congressional inquiry exposes a seven day weighing method that inflated railroad earnings for mail transport. Victor Murdock and Rep. Madden face scrutiny as the true postal deficit is pinned on misbilling. Alaska district expansion and Missouri smallpox woes color a sweeping, era-toned federal scene.
A sensational portrait of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw as a lone beacon of nerve and loyalty amid New York City's court chaos. The piece contrasts her with Stanford White and condemns her mother for alleged complicity while lamenting the ruin of a young girl prone to crime.
The ship subsidy bill rises as the star attraction in Congress. Critics argue millionaire ship owners deserve easy money, while observers warn that without a bonus, someone may be tempted to pass the hat and fund it informally.
Longfellow born in Portland Maine a hundred years ago. He studied at Bowdoin and Harvard taught languages and translated works from several languages. His poetry reflects nature and morality with graceful ease and feminine-like flexibility though lacking in fiery depth.
Weather record for the week ending March 2 reports daily conditions, rainfall, temperatures, and notable weather events. Data includes daily highs and lows, totals, and any extreme readings observed by local observers. This summary highlights key patterns and notable deviations from average conditions.
Valdez noon sailings noted for SEWARD STEAMERS Bertha Jeanie Santa Clara Saratoga Northwestern and Dora with destinations including Seattle Unalaska and for Seattle. Weather through Feb 19 records extreme cold 20 to 23 below zero. Mail carrier William Weaver faced a six day trip, snowbound from Seward to Wible's camp. Ready Bullion to set up new mining plant when weather allows finishing transport of machinery. motto remains not how cheap but how good. A B Drugs Co corner pharmacy.
Kahiltna weather reports January averages near zero with thirteen days below zero and two at zero as a forecast calls for continuing bitter cold. Notable movements include George Cromer returning from Cache Creek to Seward for dental work and planning future trapping on Cache and Lake creeks. B C Richardson and W H Foster completed a 300 mile Susitna valley circuit, the longest mushing trip here this winter, while Elliott Stewart and A F Rice of Seward head to Lake Creek for next season operations. Joe Anderson and Munn of Poor Man's Creek also noted. Alaska Cafe offers 15 cent chicken dinner Sunday from 1 to 8 with private party arrangements.
Seward offers two dental parlors with the best modern appliances. Operators are eastern graduates with years of experience and strong reputations. They guarantee finest workmanship and materials at competitive prices for similar grades of work.
A compact exhortation on forming thrift to prevent debt. It urges persistent saving as fortune's foundation and advises holding onto parts of every dollar earned to build financial security.
United States Commissioner's Court for the District of Alaska directs Geo E Dickinson to appear in Seward. Plaintiff T D Corlew claims $274.65 plus costs on an account and seeks judgment. Publication dates January 12 to February 23, 1907. Judge Howlett, Commissioner. Crom, BH CL8Gs, attorney for plaintiff.
Notice to co owners GEORGE BU and VICTOR SONS in Kenai precinct Alaska dated January 11 warns that during 1008 labor and improvements on six lode claims named Lookout Little Skookum Red Mike Bay View Fourth of July and Red Boy amounted to 135.55 with co owners’ annual labor share set at 200. If the remaining 64.45 is not paid within 90 days, the co ownership will be forfeited to the other owners as provided by law.
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