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Seward Weekly Gateway

Location

Seward, Alaska, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

5

Kodiak Stock Breeding Station Advances Cattle Plan

The Kodiak breeding project expands with fifty four pure bred Galloway cattle at Kodiak Island, aiming to sell stock to Alaskan settlers at reasonable prices. Bulls offered for sale with prices starting around forty dollars, and land allocations near Kodiak set for a model dairy and breeding complex to boost regional stock keeping.

Kodiak Kodiak Island Kodi Scotland Alaska Kodiak, Alaska

Alaska coal project and elastic currency bills debated

The Alaska coal fire development bill could sustain 10,000 railway jobs in the territory. A Kokumin report counters China Manchuria trade decline claims, noting rising American imports and oil dominance. In Senate, the Aldrich elastic currency bill replaces the Vreeland plan, allowing National bank note issuance on approved commercial paper.

Daily Gateway Washington, D. C Congress Alaska Senate Manchuria Japan Kokumin America China South Manchuria Jasan Russia Sy Cable National “Bank Clearing House Association

Hawaii Expands Wireless Telegraph System To Choke Coastline

Honolulu completes a 10 kilowatt station at Kahuku Point and a sowatt station at Lahaina boosting Hawaii to a leading wireless network. The Kahuku unit aims for 1000 to 3000 mile range enabling possible contact with the Coast up to 2000 miles away. Stations to be in operation by July 15 in time for the fleet arrival.

Honolulu T. H Kahuku Point Lahaina Hawaii Kuhuku

Republicans to settle state delegate contests in June

The National Republican Committee aims to settle the long list of contests among state delegates by May 26. The convention will proceed on orderly lines as it nominates its presidential candidate, and no liquor will be allowed on the convention floor.

Daily Gateway An Francisco California William H. ‘Taft Roosevelt Framento Cal William H. Taft Denly Gateway Chicago Western Federation of Miners United Alaska Tes National Republican Committee

Atwood outlines Geological Survey work in Alaska near Seward

Prof. W W Atwood spoke to the literary society on the Geological Survey focus in central Alaska near Seward. He cited the Katalla and Matanuska coal fields and Knight Island as part of a region with growing commercial importance. Tests show these coals surpass others west of the Missouri River. The Survey offers free reports to Alaskans on request.

Literary Society W.W. Atwood Geological Survey Alaska Seward Katalla Knights Island Alaska Peninsula Matanuska Susitna Missouri River

Fire alarm prompts quick response at McNeiley hotel

Last evening at 0 30 the fire bell rang and the apparatus was ready for action after a pan of grease caught fire in the back of the McNeiley hotel. The blaze was extinguished quickly with no damage. Citizens’ prompt action and immediate alarm are essential to protect Alaska towns from fire.

McNeiley Alaska

Minnesota convention backs Johnson for president

The Minnesota Democratic convention in St Paul May 15 backed Governor John Johnson of Minnesota for the presidency as its first choice, with William J. Bryan regarded as second choice.

Chicago William D. Haywood United States Eugene V. Debs Daily Gateway Aul Minn Demonte William J. Bryan John Johnson Minnesota

War of words erupts in Abe Reuf trial in San Francisco

In San Francisco a heated courtroom scene during the Abe Reuf trial saw defense attorney Act clash with Prosecuting Attorney Heney over accusations and threats, including a gun threat by Heney. Reuf claims his life was threatened and that he always carries a weapon.

Daily Gateway San Francisco Abe Reuf Attorney Act Heney Reuf

Bold HoldUp In Seattle Ends In Fractured Skull

May 13 Elmer Perrin ex press messenger of the Great Northern railroad was knocked unconscious as the train pulled out of the Union depot for Vancouver. Two bandits robbed the strong box and escaped with between 5 000 and 6 000 dollars. Perrin’s skull was fractured and he will die. Two arrests have been made in the matter of the train robbery and over 5 000 dollars were stolen Tuesday morning. Recovery of the messenger is hoped.

Y Cable Seattle

Roosevelt to officiate Carnegie building cornerstone ceremony

President Roosevelt will preside over the cornerstone laying for the Bureau of American Republics Building in Washington D C. The project is funded by a donation from Andrew Carnegie and Secretary of State Elihu Root will participate in the afternoon ceremonies.

Washington, D. C Bureau of American Republics Andrew Carnegie Roosevelt Elihu Root

Oath of Hippocrates Through Centuries

The Hippocratic oath, sworn by students in antiquity, proclaimed dedication to healing with purity and holiness. It linked the physician’s life to duty, reverence for teachers, and a vow to teach the art without fee to future generations.

Hippocrates Christ Appleton’s Magazine

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Socialists IN Convention D. M. Snodgrass Taft Haywood Daly Gateway Convention of Sociali Debs Northland Vreeland Republican Committee The Geological Survey Work Johnson Honey White House W. B. Hoggatt Albert E. Mead State of Washington John D. Spreckles Alaska Commercial Company Cook’s Inlet Dora Seldovia Kamna W. E. Springston Root Hippocratian
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