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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1907
Page
2
Entered as Second Chess matter August 24th 1904 at the post office Seward Alaska under the Act of Congress of March 1879. Subscription rates three dollars and one fifty cents. Eastern office is 212 Alworth Building Duluth Minnesota. Chas B Aske authorized agent.
A 1997 Seattle report notes officials harassing socialists by barring street speaking, jailing activists, denying bail, and imposing indignities. The piece condemns prohibition and predicts rapid nationwide tightening, with southern states adopting it and a bleak forecast for the future of the region.
A muddled line of text notes Seward hosts a crew returning from sea, with joyful crowding and delight at their arrival. The report mentions a Dor Fram captain and a petty official, implying a festive homecoming for the crew and friends in Seward.
A garbled passage discusses a correspondent for the IP and reactions of newspapers. It mentions the pure food law and a news agency linked to it, with doubts about spreading influence in the north at others’ expense. The text is incomplete and obscure.
The text indicates Carrie Nation addressing the public about knocking and opposition efforts. It reflects a public statement era stance on reform tactics and organized opposition. The fragment hints at a broader campaign context without full detail.
Fragmented notes discuss coal land entry tests and mineral or agricultural character of tracts. It covers homestead rights, submerged land, residence establishment, and conditions for mining claims, with a closing line quoting a personal interaction.
Charles Peabody announces that the North West steamship line and the Alaska Steamship Company will be renamed the Alaska Steamship Company. He defers details on changes to officials until December and notes a forthcoming public announcement. The piece also lauds Walter Wellman for pioneering airship exploration and popularizing Arctic ventures.
Fredrick A. Cook plans a spring push from Buchanan’s Bay toward Ellesmere land to reach the North Pole. He winters 30 miles north of Peary’s headquarters, with a two year expedition fully provisioned for sledges and dogs.
Alaska shows mapping and geological surveying at very low levels with less than a quarter of territory mapped and under a sixth surveyed. Despite spending nearly $0.5 million, this equals under 0.5 percent of the gold output during the survey period. The note links mining exploration to limited governmental effort and references general mineral insights.
Cable dispatch from Paris reports that Arab forces drove the French army in Morocco for miles but the French rallied and repulsed the attack with heavy losses. The narrative includes a Yukon miner remark about a dogsmith's looming Alaska duties and severe winter conditions.
The fragment mentions Panama and a narrow land bridge but provides no clear event or outcome. It reads like garbled OCR with random words and stray names. No coherent reportable fact emerges.
A promotional ad for Profit and Loss magazine offers a free sample copy on mining investment. It urges readers to request the free issue by mail, promises no mining stocks to sell, and provides the Denver Colorado address for Profits and Loss Magazine at 1715 California St.
Advertises the Weekly Gateway newspaper with Alaska dispatches on mining in Seward area and tributary regions Yentna Susitna and Kuskokwim gold districts and Prince William Sound copper. Also lists for sale four lots and house for 2000 cash with corner lot on Third Avenue. house cost 1200. Alfred Lowell, Seward Alaska.
Brown and Hawkins announce a large shipment of trunks traveling bags and suitcases in varied styles and values to suit all tastes and requirements for immediate sale and display.
A.B. Drug Co held a Holiday Opening Saturday offering a free souvenir to every customer during the afternoon and evening hours as part of its festive event.
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