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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
6
Gate way Publishing Co entered a notice on March 10 for a subscription rate schedule to be charged in Seward Atlas. The announcement lists 2004 rates: One Year at $3.00, Six Months at $1.50, with a past due notice and forwarding address details.
The notice outlines Alaska trade intentions involving the Alaska Steamship Company and routes from a southern city toward Alaska ports. It mentions plans to send steamers toward Skagway or nearby ports and notes provisions for meat, fish, and other staples to be shipped, with local crew and labor implications discussed.
A fragmented report describes an itinerant group moving toward Juneau. It notes workers too tired to labor and a drifting crew seen near shiplines. A man, possibly a lookout, is linked to a cautionary tale about lingering onshore.
A garbled report mentions a Russian parliament member, Mr. Pererunkevireh, and a problematic incident described as a prick at the throw. The text implies fear that someone has harmed or targeted him, casting doubt on his safety and name.
The text notes that if George Adams Lat Bwen had not become short of breath he would not have spoken at that moment, as he would have had time to consider the Taw's delays.
Col Swanus signals another proclamation of intentions while John Rosone may launch a counter move within days. The exchange hints at mounting tension and a swift political clash as timing tightens.
A mortally ill Dowie prophet near death stirs a large scene at Zion church services, sparking a lively dispute during divine worship as followers react to the crisis and his imminent passing.
A brief, wry note reflects on a naval gunner who took cut glass from San Francisco, suggesting he expected it would be broken on departure. The line hints at mischief and humor without detailing events or consequences.
Cable reports in the naval appropriation bill the House appropriations committee moving toward construction of a large battleship. The vessel is planned at 26 million dollars, to be larger than the British battleship Druiangiit and to carry torpedo boats and cruisers. Additional funds include 100 for a lighthouse at Prince William Sound and 100 for a Cape Flattery house, with some items eliminated.
A dubious transmission from Seattle reports Cable to Tue Dany waroway claims Prince William Sound interests push to halt construction of the Orca Road. He alleges capitalist Kayak coal boxdale plans to thwart the Ores railroad line by the White Pas crowd, with Mr Heney currently building nearby.
Construction will start next week on a long high trestle section beyond the first tunnel at mile 49 of the millroad. The project includes a loop upgrade and several towering Washington fir trestles, some over 100 feet high. Crews move rough timber from a logging camp at mile 22 and expect heavy activity as tunnel boring progresses, with hundreds of workers and an average weekly progress of about 150 feet. Snow melt will resume grading from mile 47 toward mile 49 as per winter delays, and rails will extend toward tunnel 1 once grading completes. Meanwhile, a political note touches railroad rate legislation and a “railroad war” in the senate, with comparisons to a melodrama and a remark about Sitka.
Prophet Creffield vowed to rise from the grave but burial soil hindered his comeback as supporters failed to uncover the promised revival amid a mound of earth.
Cable report from Washington May 1 details Garfield commission findings on Standard Oil rebates. Railroads and insiders allegedly conspired to grant rebates averaging over a third of freight tariffs in violation of law. Intermittent updates touch hearings, accusations of “muck rake” charges, and a separate launch accident narrative. A petition seeks a post office for the Yentna district centered on Youngstown besides Alaska mail arrangements via Seattle Industrial Bureau.
Application notices a revised land entry in Resurrection Bay Alaska. William B. Poland as assignee seeks additional entry on lands described by metes and bounds totaling 150.75 acres. Notice to adverse claimants: file claims with U.S. Land Office in Juneau within 30 days. Publication in Seward Gateway marked as nearest newspaper.
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