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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1907
Page
6
Authorized agent Chas Bb Aske files for a transaction at the Alworth Building 212 in Duluth Minnesota. Details are sparse but indicate an official filing or representation.
Dr Von Wedelsteck testifies as an expert that the defendant was insane when he shot Count Podhorski and soon returned to normal mental balance. The testimony underscores established medical opinion in such cases.
The press dispatches suggest the president fatally hurt a buck but leave unclear what kind of incident occurred. The wording mentions tension with the Black community and references Brownsville, noting the president’s poor standing amid local turmoil.
Reporters note a notable incident as President Roosevelt drank a glass of champagne at a banquet. They joked about expected theatrics such as biting the glass or pouring bubbles into his shoes.
President Roosevelt shows boldness in a jungle conquest along the Mississippi where he has slain two wattlesnakes and signals intent to continue until he earns a distinguished rank in Southern affairs.
The passage notes S Darrow recovering quickly from inhalation effects while suggesting reporters may have an abscess. A controversial remark questions exposure risk, hinting at a cerebrum injury and potential harm to journalists.
A fragment suggests a president addressed the public on a subject under discussion while a display or publication was referenced. The note hints at a paused or quiet period, with people awaiting further remarks.
Readable dispatches reference Alaskans in Seattle and call for direction amid orders from Alas politicians. The fragment notes ongoing attention to Alaska related matters in Seattle media and public discussion.
President Roosevelt outlined plans for a larger U S navy in a speech. He argued the current fleet is enough for a small nation but America being first in the world requires far greater warships and larger battleships to be built. He also said Atlantic and Pacific fleets would be rotated as more vessels head to December deployments.
President Roosevelt arrived at noon and spoke to the deep waterways convention in Memphis. He urged connecting the Great Lakes to the Mississippi by a continuous deep channel, enabling direct water transport from the Great Lakes to the Pacific after the Panama Canal is completed.
President Roosevelt, honored at a banquet, delayed his toast yesterday afternoon by taking a glass of champagne before replying.
The Gateway offers free answers on metal specimens when the sender provides full name and address. Without this, no reply is given. Assays are performed only if the assayer's fee accompanies the sample.
The Daily Gateway reports Gov. Hughes plans retirement at term’s end. He will not seek another run for governor nor pursue presidential or vice presidential candidacies. The administration is said to have been advised of the move.
Dispatches report President Small of the telegraphers union and President Gompers of the AFL in Washington negotiating a settlement within two weeks. Labor Commissioner Neill also involved as operators gain a sweeping victory in the telegraphers strike.
The Santa Fe railroad company was found guilty on several counts of granting freight rebates. The maximum penalty can reach $1,000 on each count, totaling $1,320,000. Steamer Bertha arrived from Seattle and set sail for Seldovia and Homer after noon. Captain Olson remains on the bridge succeeding Captain Downing who moves to Portladdin.
Captain George K. Armstrong directed the 1907 Sunrise trail project from Seward, a sixty mile dirt road to the summit of Sunrise, with one eighty by forty foot trestle over Groundhog creek. The total cost nears 0,000 and several side trails were added by Maj. Richardson as valuable, low cost improvements. Armstrong, arriving with a sprained ankle, plans to leave the tools for next year’s Kenai trail from the railroad to Kenai, and seeks 5000 to improve Bear river trail and other appropriations. He will remain two weeks to prepare a report.
Sailings detailed for vessels including Seward Steamer Bertha to Seldovia and Homer on the 10th, Saratoga to Seldovia on the 9th and Seattle on the 29th and 30th, Yucatan to Seattle on the 8th, and Dora to Unalaska on the 30th.
A weather summary for the week ending October 12 reports daily conditions, temperatures, precipitation notes, and notable weather events observed. Data include temperature highs and lows, rainfall totals, and any unusual patterns recorded by local observers.
A statement from the Bank of Seward asserts its aim to advance customer business interests in every legitimate way. It candidly acknowledges some selfish motives as patrons’ prosperity underpins the bank’s success.
In the United States Commissioner’s Court for the Territory of Alaska Kodiak Third Division the administratrix with the will annex of the estate of V. W. Stafelil deceased Mrs Sufeit has presented her final account for settlement The court will hear objections in writing on Monday November 18 1917 at 2 o clock pm in Kodiak Any interested party may appear and contest the account dated September 15 1907 and published September 2 1907 through October 2 1907 by Mrs Jennie Stafelil Administratrix with the will annex of V W Stafelil deceased
In U S Commissioner's Court before J P McLean, creditors owning claims against the estate of Charles M Keyes, deceased, must present verifiable claims with affidavits within six months to Warriner B Smith, administrator, at Hiamna Muska, Alaska.
The court records the final account of the administration of Feodor Goss estate. The trustee A C te of Fe ate filed the final account for settlement and a hearing was set for November in the Kodiak district court. Interested parties may appear and object to the account at the appointed time.
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