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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1907
Page
2
Gateway Publishing Co. is entered as second class matter at Seward Alaska. The notice cites postal regulations under Congress statutes from March 1879 and lists a subscription price of 3.00 and 31.50 for the paper. The item appears as a periodical postal notice in a March issue.
Senator Knute Nelson writes a bold, flawed geography misreading of the Alaska Central route. His illustrated script misplaces ports and lines, while government reports correct Cook Inlet, Portage Bay, and the Susitna Matanuska divide. Critics say careful geodetics work is needed to map the land accurately.
Alaska Territory law requires any corporation formed under its provisions to publish an annual statement of business and financial condition for three consecutive weeks in a territorial newspaper. Rosal Alaska corporations are invited to publish their statements in the Gateway.
The Alaska Monthly magazine remains active despite Seattle reports. It is delayed this month due to a prospective sale to the Alas Yukon magazine of Seattle by W. Taylor, who ran the Junway publication but is not its owner, the Juneau Transcript reports. The owner, Mr. Johnsen, says he will keep it going.
The text mocks John D. Rockefeller by noting frequent public promises of multi million donations to various charities and comparing his publicity to an actress. It suggests a pattern of showy generosity followed by improbable giveaways and far fetched bets. The piece uses satirical tone to question sincerity.
A reader mocks Mr. Bryan for predicting success in the 1890s while accusing him of profiting from past prophecies over twelve years, suggesting the forecasts were more about money than accuracy.
Waskey claims Alaska gains a warmer welcome in Alaska than in Washington amid differences with Gov Hoggatt Senator Piles and other territorial guardians. Constituents praise his efforts to push Alaska legislation yet note the political factions opposing territorial government Fourth judicial district bill. The governor opposed key Alaska measures and tried to realign Alaska judicial authority toward Seattle. Supporters include Congressmen Jones and Humphrey who advocate for Alaska from Seattle.
A blurred magazine fragment by See rile Lenow notes a photograph credit Evans la Seward for a March image from Nagger guleh in the Yeurna district years ago. The piece references maugrits, wilt lettering, and a tofie pan in a stylized historical caption.
A garbled report references Secretary Taft and Southeastern Alaska, hinting at jurisdiction and control issues in a territorial convention. The fragment mentions UFOs and a cryptic end note, suggesting a stray or misrendered quotation from a late 19th or early 20th century dispatch.
Fragmentary report suggests Grover Cleveland’s age is a topic of note while discussion of Joe Cannon’s nomination appears as a political statement. The text implies skepticism about a perceived con by the public and hints at party strategy in naming Cannon.
A Louisiana man marked an election bet by marrying the person he wagered with, turning a political wager into a personal milestone and local curiosity.
Alaska clashes on home rule widen as two men in Juneau and one in Ketchikan oppose the measure. The Douglas Island News notes rising tension and potential escalation.
On Sunday March 10 several persons crossed Turo again in an arm ipa boat from Sunrise to Girdwood, the only time they had managed this in winter. Among them were John Rashevnikey, Joe Walton and Joe Beady, who intended to retire. They found their boat frozen the next morning and remain at Girdwood waiting for thaw.
A Girdwood delegation of about fifteen people led by FE W Young Thompson and Mrs Martha Smith with her son Thomas White arrived by ry train Thursday. They recently crossed from Sunrise to Girdwood in the only boat this winter. The Girdwood to Turn Again Arm trail is fair for mushing, with the best part over the glacier. A government school has been established at Deering Alaska for Eskimo children offering hygiene, industrial training and temperance instruction.
The weather summary reports daily highs and lows, precipitation, and notable conditions for the week ending March 23. Temperatures fluctuated with cooler mornings and milder afternoons. rainfall occurred on several days with varying amounts noted across stations.
A list of ships and routes includes Seward Steamer Bay sailing from Valdes at midnight, Atoga sailing from Seattle on the 24th, Bertha and Jennie departing Seattle and Unalaska respectively, Northwestern heading to Seattle, Portland to Seattle, and Dora bound for Unalaska with various dates noted.
Proceedings in the Thaw case focus on insanity expert testimony with Jerome seeking a lunacy commission. Reports indicate Jerome aims to have Thaw sent to an asylum if acquitted, as defense and medical affidavits unfold. Additional notes cover ongoing insanity proceedings, with decisions anticipated next month and new efforts to probe Thaw's mental condition.
Summons issued in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska against Sullivan and others. Defendants must answer within thirty days from April 20, or face default and judgment. The notice includes details of a promissory note, security, and property liens, with dates and names of officers and attorneys. Proceedings led by James Wickersham as Judge, with Chas Dale as Clerk.
Notice to co-owners and all persons interested in the Kalk rere placer mining claim in Cook Inlet precinct Alaska. Charles Tecklenburg declares co-ownership and warns noncontributing co owners to pay unpaid shares or forfeit their interest per state law. Dated Seward Alaska February 2 1907 with publications through May 1907.
Co owners alert that Dig five lode claims about Pourch of July group near Resurrection Bay Alaska face forfeiture if unpaid 61.45 remains within ninety days. The six claims include Lite Skookum Red Mike Bay View Fourth of Duty and Red Bos with improvements valued at 135.55 and annual labor of 200. Forfeit if the balance is not paid by April 13 1907. George Burchey and Victor Simo sign.
J J McManus administrator with the will annexed presents final account of Robert E Novica estate in Seward Alaska. The Commissioner’s Court will settle the account on May 1 in the courtroom, any interested person may appear and file written exceptions to contest the account. Seward Alaska Feb 28 1907.
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