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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1906
Page
2
Advertising and subscription note from a Seward Alaska newspaper dated Saturday November 3 1964 lists mailing details under the 1870 act and rates for one year and six months with Minnesota office contact and Chas K Aske listed as author.
Eastern magnates back copper development in Prince William Sound drawing investment. Analysts argue Seward offers the best location for a future smelter due to nearby coal and copper sources, lower transport costs, and rail access. Expert tests place Matanuska coal quality comparable to Cumberland and Pocahontas coals, suitable for naval use.
In Seattle a movement to erect a monument to William H. Seward gains traction as a city and Alaska linkage touted for future prosperity. The piece highlights Seattle and Alaska’s ties, critiques Hearst papers taxes, and notes Japan delaying war due to San Francisco school access issues.
The article outlines two political futures in New York from the gubernatorial race. It frames one path as leading to ruin and the other to ruin, reflecting stark partisan views.
Abe Ruef suggests a later appeal while an Ohio judge delivers a $5000 fine to Standard Oil, marking a sharp jolt in the case.
Late quotes show silver above 69 cents per ounce and copper at 22.25 dollars per hundred. The report also claims Charles Hughes attends John D. Rockefeller Jr. Sunday School, a claim presented as evidence of supposed mental weakness. The fragmented text hints at Indian newspaper readers and mass action, but the context is unclear.
Political commentary notes calls for a legislature in Alaska and observes growing attention from Uncle Sam. The piece mentions Abe Ruef facing potential displacement in a heavyweight title context and comments on San Francisco politics with Mr. Hewrst supplying newspapers with news.
Real estate and mining records list transfers on Six Mile creek and Smiley gulch including John Gabelhei lot 14 block 14 Seward for 300 dollars and homestead entries by J H White. Named parties include Chris P Wible Louis Lauritsen A Hammersing J Mack F L Ballaine and others.
R. W. Porter, topographer for Dr. Cook's expedition, escapes Arctic fever only to fall to Alaska's yellow peril. He plans to return to the Yentna district next summer after tours with north pole expeditions, turning from Arctic fever to placer mining and map study of gold discoveries.
Spectators saw Gans-Nelson bouts in a Moore’s hall program. The reels show ten rounds with fast exchanges and a disputed punch in round 42. The films counter press accounts, showing Gans strong while Nelson forced the pace. crowds speculate on bias. Also noting C A Little’s resignation as Owl Drag Company Seward manager, to be replaced by Edward V Boyle.
Sergeant M H Faust of the cable office is ordered to Valdez and expects a successor by the next steamer. Faust has run the local office since the land connection on August 5, 1905, and is praised as a capable and popular official.
Seldovia departures and Seattle sailings show a string of vessels including Jeanie Northwestern Pennsylvania Portland Saratoga Corwin Shelikof and more with varied dates. An advertisement from Bank of Seward urges savings and independence and offers marine machinery for sale including a 4x6 engine a Morgan boiler two propellers and boat fittings from H W Scheffler dated 11-10.
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