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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
8
Dr. John Watson English author and clergyman died on a train near Mount Pleasant while en route to Seattle to deliver a lecture. Cause of death was an abscess resulting from blood poisoning. The unexpected passing stunned passengers and the local press reflected on his literary influence and clerical work.
Jack Sullivan and Hugo Kelly fought twenty rounds to a draw with even action and no clear edge. The bout ended with both men evenly matched as public interest remained high in Los Angeles.
Deputy U S shal Wybrant urges enforcement of Alaska code sections 117 and 118 forbidding carrying concealed weapons with penalties up to 200 dollars or 100 days in jail. The item notes stray-shot risk near town and reports J P Karns's tunneling machine capable of eight to eighteen foot bore rates of five feet per hour through granite with a 110 ton machine face and 4060 points delivering 63 000 pound blows at 100 per minute.
Gov Hoggatt denies opposing the Third Judicial District split in Alaska. Frank Watson recalls the governor’s Juneau conversation affirming his stance since proposing a fourth district in his annual report. He says he opposed Senator Pile’s annexation plan to Seattle and warned the president the scheme would harm Alaska. The Tanana region’s estimated output this season reached fifteen million dollars before the strike began.
The Bank of Seward offers deposits subject to check and pays interest on time deposits. It issues money orders good anywhere, buys gold dust or bullion, and handles collections. The bank guarantees prompt, accurate, safe service and invites customer business with conservative banking.
Of Interest to Alaskans notes two dental parlors equipped with the best and most modern appliances. The operators are seasoned in the east, with years of experience and established reputations. They guarantee the finest workmanship and materials with prices equal to reputable work elsewhere.
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