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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
2
A Cordova Civic Club announces a broad plan described as a remedy for social ills. It aims to end labor strife peacefully, shorten toil hours, and distribute productive rewards while promoting equal opportunities for all. The document invites readers to learn more about the plan details.
A Sunday ball game between Dora and the Northern teams was announced for Branch park at 3 PM. The grounds were to be prepared for multiple athletic sports, with grandstands filled and fans vocal as umpires ruled on plays. The event promised lively crowds and noted Seward would soon have two strong teams to enliven town life after work and holidays.
May 14 Prospector excerpt notes anti and Hoggatt faction delegates from Nome Juneau Katalla Valdez and Fairbanks with Perkins Bryan Johnston Heid White Wulff among antis and Corson Carson Cale and Reid among nominees. Platform calls for Alaska men in territorial offices. Further actions pending.
The Hoggatt faction will name Shackelford and it is probable the antis will name J G Heid of Juneau, the current holder of the post.
The article argues Alaska will profit from railroad construction with dozens of applications on file for territory lines. It highlights the Alaska Central as the only coast road showing solid progress, with a Seward terminus and a route into interior resources like Matanuska coal and Bonanza copper mines.
In a snowbound Strait voyage the Saratoga struck Busby reef near Prince William Sound. The captain faced heavy criticism for timing his course by running time in a blinding storm, while experienced masters like Capt Nehaye and Capt Moo are credited for safe Alaska voyages. many say better navigation safeguards could have prevented the wreck.
The article notes glacier stream behavior, quiet in winter as low temperatures reduce water flow. It explains the shifting source from mountain snowmelt and avalanches driving higher streams in spring and early summer, affecting Seward residents.
Winter snows in the mountains have been heavier than usual and with a cold spring the risk of sudden floods grows. Snow above the town remains solid yet water flows underneath, raising concerns of overflow if the stream shifts from its old channel. Efforts planned aim to keep the stream in its banks and protect the town from danger.
Governor Hughes declares the country morally sound with high business standards. He commends honesty among business men, urges ending abuses and corrupt practices, and supports free development of American industry with fair treatment for stockholders and workers.
Chas Hr Gibbons writes that New Zealand fixes wages by hours and stifles skilled effort. He argues the nation’s socialistic policy limits prosperity, penalizes enterprise, and aims to keep everyone at equal levels. He contrasts this with American aims of wealth generation and individual achievement.
The 11 o'clock a m service continues studies in the Psalms. Sunday school is at 12 15. A long service at 8 o'clock in the evening will be followed by a talk on Proverbs 26. All are welcome. L H Pedersen pastor.
A. J. Stone, an Alaska mining man, predicts a big rush into the Mt McKinley area for prospecting and development. He notes placer shows last summer yielded some pay and cites Hyde and dredge ground with potential. He says capital is needed to develop quartz finds and expects the district to become a premier Alaska mining camp once miners explore deposits.
The report of the Dowie heirs shows Mrs. Daniel Dowie received a third of the personal property valued at about 4000, contradicting claims of great wealth by the Zion City founder. Dowie still pursues uncertain real estate values.
Senator Nelson weighs introducing a measure to empower Alaska courts to end all labor strikes. The government argues gold production is vital and aims to prevent agitators from controlling the situation while preserving fair play and accountability for damages.
In the United States Commissioner Court for Alaska Territory Kenai Precinct In Probate TL Hildreth administrator of George West requests final accounting The 16th day of July 1908 at 10 oclock am in the courthouse Bank Building Alaska named as the time and place for hearing the accounting and settlement of the estate Dated May 11 1908 First publication May 16 1908 Last publication July 4 2008 WS orator
Notice to J D Sheldon that eighty hundred dollars was spent in 1907 on labor and improvements for the Ohio placer group near Cache Creek Cook Inlet District Territory of Alaska. Co owner T R Wilson performed the work. If Sheldon fails to pay his share of fifty dollars within ninety days after publication by August 3 1908, his interest will be forfeited to Wilson. First publication May 23 1908.
Miss Della Borst left Seldovia ill on the way home to Boston but recovered after a stay in Seward and other towns. She resumed travel on the Northwestern to return to her teaching post and finish the term.
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