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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1907
Page
6
The Duluth Minnesota listing shows $3.00 and $1.50 rates for Fustern office at 212 Alworth Building with Chas. B. Aske named as authorized agent.
Major W P Richardson argues for railroad construction through central Alaska with wagon roads linking it. He urges a Washington trip to persuade Congress to back northern railways, compares to Philippine projects and seeks influence over Nome and southeastern delegates amid local political shifts. The reindeer scandal is reportedly not true and gains government scrutiny.
General Greely, son of a retiree from the regular Army, is hailed as one of Alaska’s finest figures. His tireless efforts helped establish the Alaska telegraph lines, a major territorial benefit funded by the government.
The first large tin ore shipment from Alaska totals eighty thousand pounds sent from Cape York with more to follow. The move is expected to smother industry and greatly advance this emerging sector and the country’s wealth.
A muddled report suggests Mississippi leans Democratic following President Roosevelt’s visit, with implications for a potential reelection bid. The fragmentary text hints at political maneuvering and the impact of national events on regional contests.
Faint fragments describe the Guggenheims abandoning Katalla and the resulting news scarcity. Freight losses and ship delays create tremendous risk to human life and hinder transportation due to harbor inaccessibility.
A fragment notes that Philippine maidens refuse to wear many clothes and asserts ownership of them, ending with a statement about facing a naked truth.
Willie Hearst proclaims an absolute and permanent quitting of politics but observers question the vow. The remark follows his past attempts to enter public office and underscores the high cost of political involvement.
More than ten varieties of edible berries grow on the Kenai Peninsula and over fifty varieties of wild flowers blossom during the summer in its valleys and on its hills and mountains.
Seward will not hear the resonant sound of the steamboat whistle for about ten days. Then there will be a bunch of them to make us wakeful nights and busy days.
A notice forbids sending poems to the office during the editor's absence. poets are warned not to submit verses on the topic beautiful snow while the editor is away.
The Juneau Republican convention is described as the hottest political event Alaska has seen, setting high expectations for turnout and impact.
A special Gateway correspondent reports McCollough Island in the Bogoslof group rose briefly last spring, measuring 1700 by 2000 feet and then vanished. The new land, named for the revenue cutter McCollough, appeared between Castle Rock and Fire Island, with volcanic ash covering Unalaska area before the reef and Peary peak also faded. The steamer Victoria noted ash drift two inches deep and Mt Makushin was ruled not in eruption.
An eastern inventor unveils a telegraph based device to set type. A stenographer inputs copy on a typewriter, while the machine writes and perforates sheets to be sent. When connected, it prints and sets type on a linotype at 1000 words per two minutes, with remote electric control.
Capt J H Tilton of the whaling ship Hermaann relays that in the Arctic Ocean north of Point Barrow he met Capt Mikelsen of the Dutchess of Bedford. A party including Prof Stephenson and J Leflingwell of the University sought a continent north of Banksland. They had not been heard from for over a year with Stephenson seen in Dawson and Leflingwell still in the Arctic.
Seward Steamers Shelikoff in port. Bertha sailed from Seattle on the 6th. Santa Clara in Seattle. In Seattle, led for Unalaska on the 30th. Jeanie sailed for Seattle on the 1st. Saratoga sailed for Seattle on the 4th. Corwin sailed for Seattle on the 5th.
Cook Inlet is blanketed with ice and the steamer Tyonie is frozen in at Kern Creek in Turnagain Arm. Provisions are scarce at Susitna Station and Knik, with no outfitting possible and many needs unmet. Henry Anderson reports conditions from the Yentna country and Seldovia holds awaiting cargo for Knik. G W Palmer at Knik and Susitna roadhouse face shortages that may affect natives before spring. Steamboat service on the inlet worsens the supply crisis.
Land attorney Woodford D Harlan presents coal lands rights and mining practice. Topics include priority of possession and improvement for coal lands, contest dismissal during appeal, meandered stream entry, premature proof, homestead settlement abandonment, and surveyor general land character assessment.
A promotional block from Profit and Loss Magazine urges investors to request a free sample copy. It touts independent journalism in mining stock coverage and offers clubbing and subscription premiums. Address provided at 1715 California St Denver with Klondike caps at Pacific Coast Trading Co.
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