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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1907
Page
2
An office listing notes a price of 3 dollars with 1.50 as another figure for the Fustern office located in the Alworth Building Duluth Minnesota. Chas B Aske is listed as the authorized agent.
Major W. P. Richardson, a well connected Alaska observer, urges a railroad through central Alaska with connecting wagon roads. He asks Congress to aid rail expansion as in the Philippines and notes political shifts in Nome and southeastern Alaska. The so called reindeer scandal is dismissed as not a real issue, pleasing Dr. Sheldon, linked to reindeer introduction.
General Greely, son of a retired Army officer, stands among Alaska’s best federal figures. His tireless efforts helped establish the territory’s telegraph and mail services, a major benefit to Alaskan development from the government.
The first large tin ore shipment arrives from Alaska, eighty thousand pounds sent from Cape York with more to come. The move is described as a boon to the Alaska economy and a positive sign for national wealth and development.
The note suggests Mississippi has shifted toward the Democratic side following President Roosevelt's visit amid malaria concerns and a bear hunt, signaling doubts about Roosevelt's viability for reelection in the state.
Residents report scarce news from Katalla as ships and freight are delayed by harbor inaccessibility. The Gncenhei family notes tremendous risk to lives and broad disruptions to transportation as ships stall and cargo piles up.
After years of American schooling in the Philippines, reports claim many young women still refuse to wear many clothes. The remark suggests a societal and moral debate about modesty and culture.
Willie Hearst says he has quit politics forever but observers doubt. The veteran figure has repeatedly sought office and learned that politics is an expensive endeavor.
The Kenai Peninsula hosts more than ten edible berry varieties and over fifty wildflower varieties. These plants flourish throughout the summer in its valleys, hills, and mountains, highlighting the region’s rich flora.
The town will not hear steamboat whistles for about ten days then a flurry of whistles will resume, keeping residents awake at night and busy by day.
Office bans poems about beautiful snow during editor's absence. Poets told not to send verses to the office while the editor is away.
The republican convention at Juneau promises to be the hottest number in Alaska politics, presenting a standout event in the state’s political year.
A special Gateway correspondent reports McCollough Island in the Bogoslof group briefly emerged in spring, then vanished. The new land, named for the test vessel, appeared near Castle Rock and Fire Island amid volcanic ash and unsettled seas. Peary Peak and nearby reefs also disappeared.
An eastern inventor unveils a device that sets type by telegraph. A stenographer prepares copy, an electric motor runs a linotype, and a perforated sheet transfers characters for remote typesetting. Fully automatic messaging could deliver 1000 words in two minutes.
Unalaska dispatch quotes Capt. J. H. Tilton of the whaling ship Hermaann recounting a summer meeting in the Arctic Ocean north of Point Barrow with Capt. Mikelsen of the Dutchess of Bedford. The party includes Prof. Stephenson and J. Leflingwell of the University seeking a supposed unknown continent north of Banksland. Stephenson has reached Dawson, Leflingwell remains in the Arctic.
Seaward Steamer entries note Shelikoff in port Bertha sailing from Seattle on the 6th Santa Clara and Jeanie in Seattle Saratoga Corwin and Unalaska routes with sailings listed for Seattle and Unalaska timelines.
Ice blocks Cook Inlet leave the steamer Tyonie frozen in at Kern Creek a Turnagain Arm. Prospects for provisions at Susitna station and Knik are dire. merchants lack stock and horses may be killed. Word comes from Henry Anderson and G W Palmer with Seldovia shipments stalled awaiting the Tyonie.
Land attorney Woodford D Harlan presents rulings on coal lands priority of possession and improvement, contest dismissal during appeal, meandered stream entry, premature proofs, homestead settlement claims, and mineral land character in general.
An advertising notice for Profit and Loss magazine promotes a free sample copy and clubbing offers. It claims independence and urges readers to write to 1715 California St Denver Colo for the sample and subscription details.
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