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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
4
The Board of Goods at New York faced a ruling dispute over whether buffalo hides qualify as cattle. Appeals declared the board in error, deeming Indian hides as cattle. Tariffs and duties, including a ten percent value tax, would affect prices.
A wave of French Canadian families is leaving mills in eastern Connecticut and nearby Rhode Island towns. Most move northward, but numbers are rising and timing is earlier than usual. Italians and Poles also depart, leaving shortages feared to return after years of lean labor.
The article notes Cleveland's mayor losing command of the Democratic State Committee as the convention convenes to elect delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Delegates are expected to go uninstructed. It also recalls Taft remarks and includes Alaska’s Frank Manley advancing farm and tourism ventures near Fairbanks with plans for large vegetable production, seeds, and a substantial chicken operation.
A Missouri man named Robertson shaved no hair cut or shave since 1906 after admiring Bryan’s cross of gold. He plans to shave and crop his topknot if Bryan or another Democrat wins the presidency this fall.
Seattle reports coal contracts for Alaskan ports doubled this summer, prompting army officers to believe a large increase in troops will be sent to Alaska. The action follows heightened military commitments and broader supply needs for the region.
Cable reports Democratic leaders view Governor Joseph W. Folk of Missouri as a dark horse for the United States presidency as the national convention nears. Separate items note bond activity by P Skeen, John Lechner, and L F Shaw on Gateway group of free gold quartz near Tons Creek and Resurrection, with rich telluride and arsenical iron values. TL D Reynolds, Alaska Home railway promoter, arrested on four counts tied to bank failures and false pretenses in January. authorities pursue charges related to past banking operations.
F August Heinze says immense copper properties near Bingham Utah will be worked in near future to full capacity. He mortgaged Bingham Central railroad to Metropolitan Trust Co for 3 000 000 to finish the line and develop the mines. Other notes mention a burglary case and a historic murder investigation linked to a discarded button and a Mackintosh.
The Regent diamond on display in the Louvre is a paste model while the real gem is hidden. A 1797 anecdote recalls Amsterdam banker Vandenberg saying the true Regent lies in his wife's stays, echoing a history repeating itself.
The Gild Hotel in Atlin burned completely during the night of the 26th due to a acetylene lighting plant explosion. Guests escaped in night attire. about three thousand dollars in bills were lost.
The Western Federation of Miners announces it will dispense with the services of William D. Haywood. Haywood, then secretary treasurer of the union, faced trial for the murder of former Idaho Governor Stun enberg.
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