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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
6
Phere arrives in Seward on the hist boat with four deaf and dumb men seeking fortune in the Northland. The piece argues Congress should boost Alaska with rail and wagon routes and spending to revive dull times and open the country, creating thriving towns and local farms.
The article notes Saint Patrick Day celebrations and myths about Patrick driving snakes from Ireland and influencing Alaska, while recounting his linking to Ireland, schools, and the Trinity through a shamrock. It mentions Fitzpatrick’s invitation and a worldwide shamrock wear in his memory.
The Portland Telegram criticizes Associated Charities noting 85 percent of receipts fund salaries and only 16 percent go to charity. The piece laments elite philanthropy that appears fashion conscious and questions the value of such contributions.
Editorial voices concern over benevolent societies funding overhead. It notes many churches and missions duplicate work and criticizes paid fundraisers for air instead of aid. Calls for streamlined efforts to better serve the needy.
A columnist claims grip germs thrive in winter cities and oddly blames Mars as the near planet responsible. The piece foresees an ultimatum to Mars to curb the “undesirable denizens” spreading spaceward.
A New York case shows the clash between strict letter of immigration law and its spirit. A mother and her Austrian daughter were barred entry though the father is a citizen, prompting debate on justice and the purpose of laws. The editorial argues laws should serve people, not imprison compassion.
The piece discusses how conversion grows harder over time and how committees recruit a professional converter. A chorus with a charming leader and many voices is assembled to bolster the effort as the converter uses persuasion to reach and influence minds.
Report from an Indiana town notes that using fancy aids to conversion failed to yield expected results as 200 men sat on the anxious seat the first night and a committee tested applicants the next day. The number added to the church likely fell short of 200.
A survey estimates U S senators and representatives with fortunes over one million dollars. Figures vary, with guesses from twenty to seventy five million for Simon Guggenheim and the Guggenheim family dominance in the smelting business.
Haris M Prive, a French citizen, surprised by a young suitor asking to marry his daughter only to learn thirteen children born after his separation from his wife were registered as his. He seeks repudiation though success is uncertain. The New York Woman's Peace Circle denounces rifle practice for schoolboys and Roosevelt's stance on arms. They argue military drills foster hostility and toy soldiers tempers war inclination among children.
A Manchester Guardian correspondent reports a crafty scheme to flood markets with fake old furniture. A dealer with eighty Welch houses on his books describes how such pieces are aged with worm holes faked by peppered small shot and salted dust to mislead buyers.
Christensen and Laubner purchased lots 9 10 1 L1 and 12 in block 2 Seward to Clayson's for Blankets from Alfred Lowell, transferring property rights in a formal sale.
Official summons to Edith Horan against Thomas Horan in the Alaska Third Division case. Defendant must appear within thirty days of service and answer the complaint. Judge Silas H. Reid confirms the date of January 16, 1908. Clerk Edward J. Stier signs. Edmund Smith is attorney for the plaintiff. First publication February 29, last publication April 11.
In the United States Commission Court Unalaska Territory of Alaska the executor of the estate of Simeon Millovidof deceased calls all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within six months of publication. The executor was appointed by order of the court dated December 7 1907 and is based at the United States Commission office in Unalaska.
A. U. Carrier, co-owner, notifies Harry McCormack Jers James McGill Thos McConet Geo Hanson Wm Burns Alfred Noel that $100 has been expended on the Skukum Creek placer claim to hold 12,000 feet from NOTICE up the creek and 300 feet each side for 1907. If within ninety days all co-owners do not contribute $12.50 each, their interest will be forfeited to Carrier. First published January 4, 1908.
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