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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
6
Public notice from Gateway Publishing Co stating it is entered as second class matter at Seward Alaska under the act of March 8 1879. The document includes a 33.00 and 1.50 amount, likely fees or postage details.
A miner from Kuskokwim reports a major gold strike near Seward, bolstering Seward’s claim as Alaska’s inland seaport. He notes 200 regional miners petitioning for a post office and designating Seward for mail, with winter travel by mush from the new district to Knik in five days. Rail progress to Knik could cut transit to under half a day, while summer freight shifts up the Kusko river. Seward remains the winter link to Look Lookout and nearby districts.
The article cites steamship men praising Col Jaffy for promoting vessel arrival and sailing reports to Alaska ports. It notes Alaska papers pay high cable rates for this information, unlike Seattle favored by Col Glassford. It laments Rhode Island’s Senate situation and denounces Aldrich’s long tenure and GOP party impact.
A brief reminiscence notes John Dough Rockefeller’s belief that the deed of a living man is harder to break than a dead man’s will and that he has conveyed all his proper to Jehu D.
A Seattle jury acquitted a woman of murder and awarded her a $15 purse, a gesture described as grand in local terms, with a remark that Seattle tends to celebrate outcomes on a large scale.
Debs, once silent since the last campaign, resurfaces as the president activates a button labeled with his name, drawing attention to his continued presence in political theater.
A small Seattle boy is accused of stealing a bale of hay larger than himself. He may have noticed adults plotting to steal Alaska. The case highlights curious mischief and curious motives in a city tale.
The Tanana dispatch reports water running freely amid the miners strike, but it offers no details on whisky movement or related activity.
A New York man, deemed most qualified, warns that a volcano earthquake combination is active in Alaska and could trigger a large regional impact, with potential to affect a broad circuit of activity.
The obituary notes Arthur McEwen as a forceful writer with a unique style and versatility. He briefly edited for Frank M Pixley and served in Hearst ranks, including a stint at the Philadelphia North American. A former laborer, his career spanned Virginia City to the Pacific coast, marking him as a notable figure in American journalism. The Seattle Times market note questions butter prices and scent retention in Seattle.
In a Post-Intelligencer interview Governor Hogggatt estimated governing Alaska would cost 1 million dollars annually. In a later Seattle Times interview the figure was 750 thousand dollars per year. About three more interviews would settle the dollars and cents question, according to Skagway Alaskan.
Deeds recorded from Ww Atwood to A C Frost for lot 31 block 2. Thus Irving to W J Peterson and H H Brown for lot 7 block Lt. F L Ballaine to F W Small and F Glasbrenner for lot 37 block 2. F L Ballaine to Charles Crawford for lot 17 block 8. F L Ballaine to W J Peterson and H H Brown for lot 36 block 2. F L Ballaine to A J Carlson for lot 16 block 9. F L Ballaine to Alice Scheffler for lots 26 27 28 29 30 and part of 31 block 2. All in Seward townsite.
The list records multiple ships leaving Seattle on various dates including Bertha Santa Clara Saratoga Corwin Jeanie Pennsylvania Yucatan and Dora with routes towards Seattle Unalaska Portland and other destinations. Some vessels sail from Seattle while others depart for specific ports as noted in the harbor notices.
Weather record for the week ending May 4 lists daily observations across the region. Data includes temperatures, precipitation, and notable conditions, summarizing trends for the period and highlighting deviations from prior averages.
The Bank of Seward promises deposits subject to check, interest on time deposits, and money orders redeemable worldwide. It buys gold dust or bullion, handles collections, and guarantees prompt accurate safe service. It invites customers to bank with conservative, customer-friendly favors.
Two Seward dental parlors tout modern equipment and highly experienced grad uate operators from the east. They promise finest workmanship and materials at comparable prices. Also note a mining journal offer and J. H. White handles general repairs and gasoline engines at the lumber office on the beach.
Arthur McEwen chief editorial writer for the New York American died suddenly of heart disease in Hamilton Bermuda where he had traveled for health. He had come to New York from San Francisco and was widely known on the Pacific coast.
Cable reports Mike Schreck and Bill Squires matched today to fight at Colma on May 30. The article also relays a Tanana miners dispute denying a Seattle claim that 3500 workers are needed, noting only six creeks produce and wages at 50 dollars daily plus board.
Brown and Hawkins showcase a fine line of spring and summer hats caps and men's union suit underwear. The display emphasizes lightweight fabrics and versatile headwear suitable for warmer months.
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