A MESSAGE TO
ALASKANS
ROM the inception of the salmon canning industry in Alaska down to the
present time there has been a feeling in the minds of Alaskans generally
^ fJ that the packers operating in the Territory were depleting Alaska’s fisheries
without returning to the Territory anything adequate to offset the natural
wealth taken out.
This feeling has been fostered and fanned into active antagonism by politicians
masquerading in the guise of protectors of the rights and property of the public,
but in fact seeking personal gain at the expense of the public. Numerous scurrilous
attacks have been made based on such motives and having little or no foundation
in fact.
Because we are convinced of the inherent desire of Alaska’s citizenship to be fair
and to the end that an understanding of the industry and its relationship, economic
and social may be arrived at which is based on fact, we will use a limited amount
of space in Alaska’s papers for the next few weeks for the purpose of setting forth
those facts.
In this series no effort will be made at “Propaganda.” We will merely recite facts
without attempt to influence the reader’s judgment other than it may be influenced
by the consideration of the facts presented.
The fisheries of Alaska represent one of your greatest resources; the investments
in plants for turning that resource into wealth represent our resources. Both are
entitled to protection. We are both concerned in perpetuating the industry.
Without mutual understanding the best interest of neither can be conserved.
That fact, and that fact alone, is responsible for the series of articles we will carry,
in the form of advertising which will appear from time to time beginning at an
early date.
No partnership can succeed without mutual
confidence and close co-operation.
The Canning Industry of Alaska
PROPOSED INCREASE
PARCEL POST RATES,
REGISTERED MAIL
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 27.—
The proposed increase on parcel post
rates, urged by Postmaster General
New, will average two cents on pack
ages in all zones.
Rates for circulars and direct mail
adveritsing, with certain exceptions
will be increased from one cent to
one and a half cents for two ounces.
Registered letters would cost fif
teen cents.
RUMANIA WILL DEPORT
100,000 UNDESIRABLES
BUCHAREST, Dec. 27.—The Rou
manian government is preparing to
deport 100,000 undesirables under the
recent law granting the authorities
exceptional powers to maintain oi*
der. A large number of Russian sus
pects who cannot well be sent home,
will be required to live in the re
stricted area.
SUSPECT DIES WITHOUT
CLEARING UP MYSTERY
PORTLAND, Dec. 27.—Death which
Friday took W. J. McDonald, aged
23, who has been in a hospital here
since November 19, suspected of con
nection with the killing of M. P.
Martin, a night watchman, baffled
the efforts of officers to solve the
mystery surrouding Martin’s death.
McDonald, who had been found
wounded, near where Martin was
shot, was questioned by officers as
death approached last. night, but re
fused to give any information or
say anything concerning a second
man wrho police believe was involved
in the killing of Martin. Before he
died, McDonald told police his
mother lives in Toledo, Ohio.
CAN USE A FEW MORE CUS
TOMERS AT THE O. K .BARBEE
SHOP.
LANDSLIDE CAUSED THE
DEATH OF 24 PERSONS
MANILA, Dec. 27.—Father Selga,
assistant director of the weather
bureau, said that in his opinion that
catistrophe at Hidkopshan where
twenty-four persons were killed, wa
caused by a landslide and not ai
earthquake. He said the local seis
mograph had recorded no tremors.
Mr. and Mrs. McNab of Seldovia
are on their way to the States.
Sails from
Seattle
STEAMSHIP ADMIRAL WATSON
Jan. 7 th
Feb. 4th
Arrives
Seward
Jan. 15th
Feb. 12th
South from
Seward
Jan. 18th
Feb. 15th
Calling at all regular Southeastern and South
western Alaska ports in eluding Seldovia and
Kodiak.
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
Telephone Main 81 Res.. Madison 40
Pacific Coastwise .Service
^ADMIRAL LINE
STEAMSHIP STARR
S. S. STARR SAILS JANUARY FOURTH
San Juan Fishing and Packing Co.
' G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
PHONE MADISON 13*.
8EWARD, ALASKA
GOOD WEATHER FAVORS
SUGAR IN PORTO RICO
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Dec. 27_
The largest sugar crop in Porto Ri
co’s history is predicted tor the sea
son soon to begin by Commission of
Agriculture Carlos Chardon, who an
ticipates a harvest of from 522,000
to 535,000 short tons. The largest
crop the island ever prdouced was
503,000 tons in 1917. Last year’s crop
was 478,000 tons.
Commissioner Chardon gives as
reasons for ;.LC\ probably iac ease i
output favorable weather c mditions
during the growing season, e.\ten
i sion of cane plantings, better sel
} ection of varieties of cane yielding
; high percentages of sugar, and the
planting of varieties resistent to
cane diseases.
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BOX OF HUMAN BONES
FIGURES MURDER CASE
HANOVER, Germany, Dec. 27.—
Much of the third day of the trial
of Fritz Haarmann, the Hanover but
cher, for the murder of nearly thir
ty young men since 1918, was taken
up with expert testimony regarding
a box of human bones which had
been placed in evidence. Experts
testified that the bones for the most
part were those of young men under
20 years old.
As the trial proceeds it becomes
more and more evident that Haar
mann has no realization of the seri
ousness of the deeds charged against
him. To the most revolting ques
tions he replied detachedly. Death,
awaiting him or inflicted on his al
leged victims, seems to have no
meaning.
MAY REDUCE SERVICE
PARIS, Dec. 27.—The period of mil
itary service in France would be re
duced under an army reform plan
now' being worked out at the minis
try of war. The scheme will require
considerable time to perfect.
Join the Chamber of Commerce.
ENGLAND BUILDING TWO
MOST MODERN CRUISERS
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 27.—
Captain Hough, director of naval in
telligence, has reported for the first
time the details of the last two bat
tleships under the arms treaty to be
built by England. He said the Rod
ney Nelson will carry nine 16-inch
guns mounted, will have three tur
rets and several guns for anti-air
and underwater protection. The
guns will have a range of 30,000
yards.
Subscribe for ihe Seward Gateway^
Gas Launch
KENAI
FISHING AND HUNTING
PARTIES CARRIED DOWN ^
LAKE KENAI FOR THE
DAY OR TRIP. TELE
PHONE ARRANGEMENTS
TO MILE TWENTY
Louis Bell, owner
Swedish American Line
“Only line between America and.
Sweden." Direct over the Atlantic,
i and the North Sea in Large, Mod-,
em and Comfortable steamers.J
Frequent sailings.
Christmas Excursions to Sweden^
and Finland
S. S. STOCKHOLM—From New
York December 2; from Halifax'
December 4.
S. S. DROTTNINGHOLM—Fr«i^
New York December 10.
Also Earlier Sailings
For further information and res
ervations apply to
. WAYNE BLUE,
Agent for Seward. Alaska
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
SOUTHWESTERN ALASKA
ROUTE SCHEDULE
Vessel
Schcduled
Lv. Seattle
Northwestern December 20
Alaska —.December 27
Yukon__January 3
Alameda_January 10
Alaska-January 17
Yukon _January 24
Scheduled
Arr. Seward
December 27
January 3
January 10
January 17
January 24
January 31
Scheduled
Sail fm Seward
December 27
January 3
January 10
January 17
January 24
January 31
Steamers in the above schedule will make all regular ports of call
in Southeastern and Southwestern Alaska.
Steamer Redondo will continue calling at Seldovia and Halibut Cove
until further notice.
Freighter Nabesna is scheduled to sail from Seattle, December 30th.
Send orders by wire.
J. H. FLICKINGER, Agent
PHONE MAIN 125 SEWARD, ALASKA
» Greetingl Il
In extending the Season’s Greetings to all its friends and patrons,
The Alaska Railroad takes occasion to announce a
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S
EXCURSION FARE
of one and one-third for the round-trip, between all stations. Reduced
rate tickets may be purchased at all agency stations December 20th to
January 1, inclusive; final return limit January 6, 1925. Passengers
boarding trains at non-agency stations may avail themselves of this
Special Excursion Rate by purchasing reduced rate tickets at first
agency stations.
It is the sincere wish of The Alaska Railroad that the year 1925
will be the most progressive and prosperous for all Alaskan activities,
and towards the accomplishments of this purpose The Alaska Railroad
will continue to lend its earnest and whole-hearted co-operation, at all
times.
THE ALASKA RAILROAD
McKINLEY PARK ROUTE
ANCHORAGE ALASKA
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