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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1906
Page
2
A fragment from a Saturday issue shows postal details and subscription rates for a Seward Alaska newspaper. The text lists one year at 31.50 and six months payment terms. It references an authorized agent Chas Thaske in Minnesota.
Fifty thousand dollars in gold dust in the first season after discovery marks a remarkable Yentna mining record. Dozens labored up to sixty days sluicing with most only experimenting, while several creeks yielded wages many times over. Yentna shows promise similar to Tanana three years ago with multiple streams returning gold and pockets surpassing a hundred dollars per man. Photographs from Seward support the reports as mining men in the north are urged to watch the district.
The article critiques McKinley era policy toward Cuba, arguing independence was forced by political maneuvering and sensational journalism. It contends the Maine explosion and fiscal class interests shaped a perpetual quest for Cuban independence, while denouncing annexation as unworkable.
A Havana banker embezzled funds and stowed part in a steamer, then fled with the haul on his own boat. The tale praises his audacious plan and mocks government leadership by implying such genius could have saved Cuba if applied to politics.
The Hearst tyht in New York is worthwhile as a show, and many who despise Hearst are tickled to see him provoke fossilized respectability tied to wealth. Seward will value the Northwestern Steamship Company honor in naming its first steamer for Southern Alaska ron.
Report notes no leaks at the Seward cable office while attributing Valdez issues to associations and temptations surrounding the operators.
A regional report notes racial tensions rise as Black communities join with white lawmakers to elevate Jim Crow train car policies into a national debate. The piece highlights cross racial alliances amid advocacy for segregation policies.
Hearst states he will not spend a million to be elected, but acknowledges opponents will invest far more, signaling a costly political contest ahead.
Addicks returns to deny death as political drama resumes. Mr and Mrs Longworth pledge a vigorous campaign effort to regain a congressional seat while Addicks faces renewed contest and refutes rumors of his death.
Hearst rails against Parker and Jerome as political vermin while denouncing party critics. Hughes launches New York campaign from Carnegie Hall warning that press voices can attack state interests. Hearst denies plans to spend 1 million and defends labor stance amid New York and statewide events.
The Seward post office reports for the quarter ending September 30 with increases in stamp cancellations to 400.61 dollars versus 360.44 in 1905. Stamp sales total 3454.08 dollars, registers received 438, outgoing 347, money orders issued 9660.14 dollars, paid and repaid 1098.29 dollars, and money order fees 59.66 dollars. Seward became presidential post office October 1 with postmaster salary set at 1300 dollars. H P Gallagher, roadhouse operator near the Ka hiltna river mouth, has been made a notary. He previously served as freight clerk on the steamer Portland.
The Matanuska coal fields lie near tidewater within forty miles and a few feet above sea level. The journey from Knik uses a rowboat to Cottonwood then overland along the arm to Coalville in the Chicaloon valley, passing through forests, swamps, and rough trails. At Coalville a fourteen foot vein is followed by slate and coal with 400,000 tons ordered for Seward.
Record shows SEWARD STEAMERS schedule with ships Tug Equator Jeanie Saratoga Santa Clara Bertha and Dora. Vessels sail dates range from the 8th to the 16th with departures toward Seattle Portland Valdez and Seattle destinations.
Weather report summarizes conditions for the week ending October 12. Includes temperature ranges and precipitation notes from local stations. Highlights daily highs and lows, rainfall totals, and notable storm events observed in the period.
A H Wheatley and Mrs Wheatley depart aboard the Bertha for Spokane. Wheatley plans February return to the Yentna district to pursue interests. He previously worked as bookkeeper for Frank Watson and was at Knik until summer activity paused, then oversaw coal company affairs in Seward.
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