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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1906
Page
2
Publication notice indicates second class mail matter at Seward Alaska under the act of March 3 1879. Subscription rates listed show One year in advance at 3.00 and six months at 1.50.
Copper deposits line Prince William Sound shores and islands with Latowcle and Knight islands rich in ore. Several hundred men work seasonally around the Sound with three mines in operation on Latouche and Kilamar, while more projects loom next year. Outside capital and expert surveys fuel optimism that Willine Sound may become a world leading copper district.
The piece details a Seattle visit by Mr. Naileau to Fairbanks merchants, aiming to deepen business understanding and address trade conditions, freight charges, and regional development. It notes fierce freight rates, calls for lowering living costs, mentions wireless telegraph tests, and references various contemporaneous figures and topics while advertising marine machinery for sale at H. W. Scheffler.
October 18 marks Alaska’s birthday with Seward and other towns leading observances. The piece notes Alaska is 30 years this year, born in 1867, and suggests the date will be celebrated territory wide akin to the Fourth of July. It contrasts Russian rule with modern Alaska and hints at residents’ mixed pride and affection.
The article notes Taft’s courteous treatment and Magoon’s governorship plans in Cuba. Taft pledges to honor promises while peace returns, and Magoon will call elections and restore ordinances. The Cuban occupation keeps officers’ personal effects tariff free. Secretary Taft arrives in Washington pleased with the situation.
Santa Clara is heading to Seattle by the inside passage and is due here Friday. On arrival she will go into dry dock for repairs and will resume service thereafter.
A compilation of land transfers from Frank L. Ballaine to multiple grantees in Seward along with deeds involving Kenni ng & Milling Company on placer and quartz claims. Includes names such as Cecil, A. C. Gould, C. L. Hale, and others, plus a bowling tournament arranged by Harry Hsworth at the Northern alleys and a note on South American ants building long tunnels.
A large crowd in Seward celebrated Alaska Day with Moore's hall hosting a program of addresses readings and songs led by Rev. Lo TE Pedersen and featuring schoolchildren. Mrs Mel Manus Miss Grace Harris and others performed as Cecil Clery and Dr. Gibbons spoke on Alaska's attractions and governance while Howlett teased Alaska life. A 1073 table etiquette excerpt closed the event with humorous rules for manners and sharing.
Weekly weather record shows temperatures for the week ending October 1 with maximum and minimum readings. Details include daily high and low values, noting any notable temperature swings and patterns across the period.
A list of ships sailing from Seattle with dates to Sitka Valdez and Seattle destinations. Names include Seward Steamer Oregon’s fleet such as Equator Shelikof Saratoga Jeanie Pennsylvania Northwestern Santa Clara Bertha Dora and others with sail dates from 15th to 24th.
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