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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
4
A crowded week reports death of Dr. John Watson on a train near Mount Vieasant due to abscess from blood poisoning. Parallel dispatches cover arrests, political races, labor clashes, and regional notes from Seattle Tacoma Portland and San Francisco detailing elections, trials, and civic events.
The bout between Jack Sullivan and Hugo Kelly ended in a draw after twenty rounds as declared by referee Jimmy Burns. Both fighters were evenly matched with no clear advantage, trading periods of dominance.
Deputy U S Shal Wybrant releases sections 117 and 118 of the Alaska criminal code forbidding concealed weapons including revolvers knives and daggers with punishments from ten to two hundred dollars or five toone hundred days in jail Discharging firearms near towns is also forbidden and enforced J P Karns promotes a tunneling machine capable of eight to eighteen foot bores at five feet per hour with a 110 ton face and 4060 points delivering 63 000 pounds per blow
Governor Hoggatt denies opposing the Third judicial district plan in Alaska and says he never shifted from supporting a fourth district. Frank Watson reports the governor defended his stance at Juneau and opposed a plan to annex Alaska to Seattle for judicial purposes. The Tanana strike era yet to affect the region’s mining output, estimated at 15 million dollars for the season.
The Bank of Seward offers deposits subject to check and pays interest on time deposits. It issues money orders usable worldwide, buys gold dust or bullion, and handles collections. The bank guarantees prompt, accurate, and safe service and invites customer business.
Of Interest to Alaskans announces two dental parlors offering the best modern appliances. Both operators are seasoned experts with established reputations and years of experience. They guarantee the finest workmanship and materials with prices comparable to reputable work elsewhere.
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