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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
2
News notes a debate on federal coal leases, arguing a shared benefit for the public, with cautions Alaska should not repeat grazing land leasing errors to large corporations. The item critiques statements on mining data and questions Nome Seward mail delays and missing October Nome papers.
Legislators consider curbing wildcat mining by taxing corporate capital stock. Advocates cite Colorado and Utah precedents imposing annual and incorporation taxes to deter illegitimate schemes. The plan argues corporations owe government revenue for the privilege of incorporation and aims to keep legitimate enterprises in check.
John Segalos, a penniless Greek sailor known for attempting to swim ashore from the Valencia wreck, was refused the Carnegie hero medal. The commission cited his involvement in cheap theater ventures as evidence against awarding the honor.
The Times Alaska Yukon edition offers seven column wide coverage describing Seward and its tributaries with ample space for town descriptions. It states the edition did not cost anyone except the Times Printing Co. and aims to be a reference for readers.
Fragmentary report notes changes affecting Seattle region including prune crop damage in Oregon and Washington and a boarding house trust considering financial adjustments. Source text is damaged and contains incoherent phrases.
Juneau’s Alaska Monthly Magazine, Alaska’s only periodical, released its latest issue in November with improved layout. It notes Count Castellane knows several people who work behind glass partitions.
President Roosevelt disapproves the territorial organization for Alaska and states any remaining self government from the states will be reserved for the Philippines. The veto signals a shift in policy as he redefines territorial governance and imperial priorities.
The Placer Valley railroad grade nears completion from mile 49 to 67 with tunnels finished except tunnel 4. Bridge work is paused awaiting timber, delaying tracklaying until February 1. About 100 men will work on rock between cup OT and the long trestle, while 25 run winter logging camps. Judge Ray of Seward forms a law partnership with L. R. Jette of Juneau. Ray will handle Juneau matters during court. W. Young and James Wallace visit Seward. Guggenheims buy lower miles of Hunker Creek in the Klondike for 32 million.
A fragment reports ships including Seward Steamers bound for Valdez, Dora sailing from Seattle on the 16th, Northwestern and Bertha to Seattle on the 9th, Pennsylvania to Seattle on the 1st, and Shelikof headed to Onalaska on the 1st.
Weather record summarizes weekly temperatures with maximum and minimum figures. Commentary urges saving money and financial independence, attaching a brief note from Bank of Seward.
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