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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
2
The notice appears from Seward Alaska with references to Mind and ESD, subscription rates for one year and six months, and an odd schedule line for Saturday May 2. The text is fragmentary but indicates postal or subscription pricing and local clocked timing. Local names and dates are partially obscured.
A projected debate plan across Southern Alaska faces political obstacles as factions clash over nominations and funding. The piece highlights calls for a candidate unaligned with existing feuds, aiming to bridge divides and avoid party squabbles.
The article argues the Republican territory split favors Nome, Juneau, and Wakies, while Seward peninsula seems overrepresented given winter population. It predicts the committee will include representatives from Jagea, Nonw, and Valdez, reflecting regional interests.
The Ko diak newsletter lists four Gallo ways planted by Prof. Georgeson as Extirpator Ethel of Wild wood Emotion and Esmirakin. Their hardy nature backs Georgeson’s confidence in the project. A related quip about critics ties to Gov Brady. The Valdez Prospector echoed the reception with a misread quote about yellow curs.
The article notes metals prices driven by gold production and speculates Col. Bryan may see silver return to a 1 to 1 ratio, a shift that may go unnoticed whether coined or not. The passage reflects a financial outlook and persisting belief in metal value alignment.
Sitka poised to transform from remote capital to thriving city as gold strikes near town draw investment and political focus away from past limelight. Local officials anticipate rapid growth as mining activity intensifies.
The note suggests the czar begins to look at a big jackpot on a pair of renown figures, hinting at a major wager or risk in a high-stakes context. Details remain fragmentary and unclear.
The Northwestern Steamship Company shifts the Dora to Seward as home port, replacing Valdez for westward sailings. Cargo and freight move through Seward, boosting its role as supply point for Prince William Sound and accelerating regional mining and shipping growth along the North Pacific coast.
The Rainier Grand hotel presents a notice about Seattle lodging with city information. It highlights the hotel as one of the Pacific coast’s best and a favored stay for Alaskan visitors seeking first class accommodations at reasonable prices.
State Senator Emery testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging Standard Oil owns the railroads and pressured a small line toward sale to a larger company. He, a former official of that line, claimed his road was driven to extinction by the octopus of corporate power.
Several independent coal operators will testify before the Interstate Commerce Commission that railroads refused cars to independents while supplying the coal trust, enabling price control and market exclusion. Charles Nelson, a Kenai trapper, was found frozen to death on the Moose River trail after a winter expedition. S. W. Wible escaped serious harm after a horse fell on him, suffering only bruises.
SEWARD STEAMERS report multiple movements with departures from Seattle Sitka and Valdez and arrivals in Seattle. Bertha and Santa Clara reach Seattle on consecutive days, Excelsior in Seattle Portland bound, Dora sails westward from Valdez, and a Stam pede to Barker Creek near Stewart River is noted by The Dawson News.
Cable dispatch reports both houses agreeing on a joint statehood bill for Oklahoma Indian Territory and two states for Arizona New Mexico with a proviso allowing future votes on joint statehood. The plan splits into two states for Oklahoma alone and another for Arizona New Mexico, affecting passage dynamics in Congress.
May dates and names show transfers and filings in Alaska including earnings and claims. Listings include Falls Creek quartz claims by A Jaguils and partners, Kachemak Bay coal claims by Shaw and Blodgett, and Seward properties sold to Ridley Hicks Small Wiley and Carter with prices and parcel details.
In the United States Commissioner's Court in Kodiak Alaska Jos A Silverman administrator with will annexed for the estate of Benjamin Wade deceased has set June day at 2 o clock for final settlement and filing of accounts Interested parties may appear to object The public summons in Seward Alaska directs defendant J La Reed to answer a promissory note claim of 1100 dollars by July 16 1906 with first publication May 13 1906 and last June 16 1906 Hildreth Commissioner and ex officio of the Peace.
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