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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
6
Entry marked as second class matter dated August 2th and filed at Postomice in Seward Alaska under the Act of Congress of March 8 1879.
Alaska coal will begin production without needing a separate market as demand grows. The Matanuska fields in Alaska, linked by a yet unreached railroad, are seen as the future centerpiece, boosting coastwise steamship traffic and transforming Pacific trade with anticipated steady output within two years.
Reform managers of two large life insurance companies admit large wallet frauds to retain control in the interest of policy holders. They allegedly used company funds for political campaigns and loaned reserves to stock gamblers. Gov. Hughes challenges reform leaders as corrupt as the old regime. Grover Cleveland earns $25,000 as counsel and writes letters to boost reform plans. The piece questions whether life insurance attracts crooked managers or corrupt grossly influences. It also references a political plot to force Cleveland to run in 1908 and questions a boxing frame-up involving Tommy Burns.
The note suggests Evelyn would resent herself if she does not give Brother Howard the $100 he has pursued from her and Harry Thaw. It reflects family conflict and a coerced payment dynamic amid tense relations.
A political orator vowed the British lion would not draw in his horns or retreat, while an Australian legislator warned railways are cutting ground from under steamers feet. Lake copper quoted April 30 at 24.75 to 25.50 dollars.
The street car strike paralyzes San Francisco with all lines tied up and minimal service. Strike breaker Jim Farley arrives with workers to attempt operation as riots and shootings disrupt transit. police increase presence amid waning demonstrations and ongoing efforts to resume service.
Active mining at Latouche proceeds with a tram in operation expected to boost output and payroll to about 200 workers. A two story hotel is under construction in Reynolds, cottages for married employees rise, and J O Burard and Geo Barrack employ about twenty five men each near the Barrack wharf as development continues amid deep snow.
An awkward squad of emigrants sails aboard the Santa Clara from the Yen ina district bound for Seldovia and up the inlet and river in search of gold. Harry Hisworth W H Butts F J Patterson J W Hamilton W L Knowlton and Samuel Wagner travel today with Alfred Lovell starting tomorrow by launch to take up the Tokosima route and others ride the next steamer.
Seward steamer Santa Clara bound for Seldovia on the 11th. Corwin departed Seattle on the 10th. Saratoga and Portland left Seattle on the 11th and Lth respectively. Jeanie sailed from Seattle on the th. Pennsylvania headed to Seattle on the 2nd. Yucatan and Bertha sailed to Seattle on the 3rd and 6th. Dora departed for Valdez on the 8th.
In Los Angeles May 10 Tommy Burns received the decision after twenty rounds with Jack O'Brien. The bout was criticized as a farce with O'Brien allegedly aiding Burns and bets nullified by the referee. Burns admitted the fight was prearranged but later claimed he would fight to win, while O'Brien denied knowing of the laydown proposal.
Spectators at the Burns OBrien fight will sue to recover their ticket purchases. The article notes legal action is aimed at the event organizers over misused proceeds and refunds.
Tommy Burns and Bill Squires of Australia signed contracts today for a world heavyweight title fight set for May 30 in Colma California. The bout headlines the heavyweight division with both fighters confirmed as contenders.
Cable to The Dany waveway reports Jack Cody, guide to Prof. Jaggar's scientific party bound for the Aleutian Islands, was arrested last night while carrying a jag. If he cannot be released today the expedition may postpone sailing. Also, J H Causten recovered a judgment against Capt. Barnette for one third of a Tanana district grabstake worth about $100,000.
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