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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
2
Entry states the document is entered as second class matter on August 2th in the Postomice at Seward Alaska under the Act of Congress of March 8 1879.
Alaska coal should begin steady output within two years as the Matanuska deposits near Keystone transportation via the Alaska Central railroad. Puget Sound faces acute fuel shortages as steamers seek coal, boosting Seattle to Seward runs and expanding regional shipping profitability. The Matanuska fields could redefine coast trade.
Column voices outrage at reform managers exposing frauds in big life insurers claiming to protect policy holders. It cites political use of company funds and risky lending, notes Gov Hughes’s implied awareness, mocks Grover Cleveland’s reform salary requests, and hints at 1908 presidential frame ups and boxing bets tied to Burns and O'Brien.
The fragment suggests Evelyn may seek forgiveness from mamma while feeling resentment toward herself and toward Brother Howard who has been pressuring her and Harry Thaw for $100. the tone hints at a family dispute and potential coercion.
A political speaker proclaimed the British lion would not retreat amid Canada or Pacific duties, while an Australian legislator warned railways are eroding steamship routes. Lake copper closed around April 30 at 24.75 to 25.50.
San Francisco endures a city wide street car strike with all lines tied up. Strike breaker Jim Farley arrives with workers to operate cars, while rioting and shootings raise fears of troops. Extra police sworn in. some cars briefly run as tensions ebb and flow.
Active mining at Latouche advances with regular output. when the tram operates the payroll will reach 200 men. A Reynolds townsite is planned with a two story hotel under construction, cottages for married workers, and houses. J O Buzard and Geot Barrack each run about twenty five men near Reynolds mine. The Barrack wharf nears completion as more development and prospecting continue despite deep snow.
An awkward squad of emigrants sails aboard the Santa Clara from Yenina district to Seldovia and up the inlet. Harry Hisworth W R Butts F J Patterson J W Hamilton W L Knowlton and Samuel Wagner are listed as travelers. Alfred Lovell plans to depart tomorrow in a launch with several miners bound for Tokosima.
A list of vessels and their sailing dates: Seward Steamer Santa Clara sailed for Seldovia on the 11th. Corwin departed Seattle on the 10th. Saratoga left Seattle on the 11th. Portland sailed from Seattle on the 1st. Jeanie left Seattle on the 1st. Pennsylvania sailed for Seattle on the 2nd. Yucatan bound for Seattle on the 3rd. Bertha sailed for Seattle on the 6th. Dora sailed for Valdez on the 8th.
The May fight in Los Angeles ends with Tommy Burns awarded the decision after twenty rounds against Jack O'Brien amid betting disputes and accusations of a fixed outcome. Burns admits a prearranged plan before switching to fight to win. referee cancels all bets. O'Brien’s camp denies knowledge of the lay down offer. Jim Jeffries calls the scandal a career ender for O'Brien.
The Daily Gateway reports in Los Angeles that spectators at the Burns O'Brien fight will sue to recover their ticket money. The suit seeks return of purchase prices from the event organizers.
Tommy Burns and Bill Squires of Australia signed articles today for a May 30 world heavyweight title bout in Colma California. The match pits Burns against Squires as the era’s top heavyweight clash.
Jack Cody, guide to Prof Jaggar's scientific party bound for the Aleutian islands, was arrested last night while carrying a jag. If not released today, the expedition may be postponed. Separately, Capt. E T Barnette won a judgment in Seattle for a third interest valued at about $100,000 in the Tanana district.
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