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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
2
Gateway Publishing Co entered a second class matter on August 2, 1904 at Seward Alaska post office under the act of March 1879. Subscription rates list $3.00 for one year and $1.50 for six months. Eastern office at 212 Alaska Building, Seattle, Washington. Charles Ake, authorized agent.
The passage argues against nomination exploitation in Alaska politics, urging a surprise free-for-all primary to avoid aristocratic control. It cites Seward’s delegate candidate and calls for a square deal, criticizing fisheries bill influences and a proposed Alaska road fund donation to salmon interests.
The Juneau Record-Miner changes ownership again prompting remarks that morning papers suit big cities. Readers note the paper is a good local outlet but may face delays and adjustments after the transition.
A damaged report alleges Dowie framed a smallpox case as a visitation from the Almighty to avenge a wrong. The claim casts doubt on his tactics and suggests he misused the epidemic to bolster his position.
A fragmented report notes Attic Patriots involved in the Alaska delegate convention activity. The piece references dates and locations with garbled names, mentioning a speaker and real estate themes without clear details. The vagueness limits precise entities but preserves the core event context.
Adatis Hus faces an indictment on multiple theft charges following a series of incidents. The case notes that standard surrender terms may apply and references a set rule framework. Court proceedings are expected to determine accountability.
Reported remarks from Seattle residents reference Local Masons and a phrase “hayeal Ma-Kaiy” while noting seismic disturbances linked to California quakes. The piece hints Connecticut’s fate and comments on tremors not becoming a habit, with a wary line about the Big Stick and the octopus. The text is fragmentary and stylistically opaque.
Alaskan voters face a limited field as concerns about electing three delegates prompt avoidance of excessive candidates. Analysts say the current slate reflects cautions over regional influence and campaign resources amid tight political contest.
Friends of Frank E Youngs campaign to nominate him as Alaska delegate to Congress. They call him a true Alaskan not tied to any faction or locality and emphasize his commitment to serving the territory. He has long lived in Alaska and aims to represent its interests in Washington.
The passage likens Alaskan coal in Seattle to Shakespearean dialogue. Glendower boasts of summoning spirits from the vasty deep, while Hotspur counters that he can as well, questioning whether they will answer when called.
The report notes Nicolas in a tense situation with possible assassination implications as Russia contemplates potential eruptive activity. Officials warn of risk and monitor developments while analysts assess likely scenarios and security measures.
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress urging investigations into Standard Oil and other major trusts. He claims rebates and secret concessions boosted profits. cites 23 million of 28 million gallons of US oil controlled by Standard Oil. He notes anti-rebate law violations by railroads and vows prosecutions. The message prompted applause and was laid on the table.
Oregon in port sails for Seattle this morning. Ota Chaves left Seattle on the 1st, Th. Bertha on the 2nd, Farallon on the 7th. Santa Ana wed in Seattle south. Portland sails for Seattle on the 2nd, Excelsior for Seattle on the 2nd, Dora westward 2uth. Toledo for Cook Inlet Mihgy to return about the Isth.
Earthquake yesterday caused walls of ruined buildings to collapse and workers at the teardown sites faced danger. The Pacific Mutual Life building, near collapse, proved largely intact but prompted a panicked response. Captain Webster of the Twentieth Infantry, freshly arrived from Vancouver Barracks, attempted suicide with a bayonet amid the chaos. Refugees in Golden Gate Park report food distribution complaints and Red Cross cards failing to secure meals except in the afternoon, indicating widespread suffering.
May 4 reports say whales cannot fill orders as stock from the east arrives, tents rise for shelter, and temporary stores open on Van Ness as commerce awaits weeks of recovery. Roosevelt urges $2,500,000 for relief while San Francisco endures 24 shocks since April 18 and Gov. Pardee resists an early extra session. The U.S. subtreasury vault opens with $35,000,000 in coin and currency moved to the mint. J R Reed arrives from Chickamauga on the Toledo.
Notice from the U S Land Office in Juneau Alaska dated April 21 1908 that William J Poland assignee of William J Eakin and Wells S Walkley applies for additional entry under Section 2306 of the Revised Statutes to claim land in the Resurrection Bay area near Seward Alaska. The notice requires adverse claim by those contesting the tract and orders publication in the Seward Gateway news at Seward Alaska for the statutory period.
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