The Seward Gateway
PUBLISHED DAILY
at Seward. Alaska
HAL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
fctuei eo as Second Class Matter Sep
tember 2nd, 1915. at the Post Office at
Seward, Alaska, under the Act of
March Third, 1879.
Published by
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Seward, Alaska.
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ENTANGLEMENTS AVOIDED
The people of the United States,
have just witnessed one more demon
stration of the wisdom of their lead
ers in international diplomacy. By (
keeping its head and proceeding in a
careful and dignified manner, the
Harding administration avoided seri- j
ous entanglements in the quarrels ot
the Near East.
Less than a year ago the Turks
turned on the Greek army in Asia Mi
nor, threw it out of Turkey and cap
tured Smyrna. The civilian Greeks
in the Near East found themselves in
so serious a plight that the United
States was hysterically urged to send
ships and soldiers to hold the 'lurks
in check. The alleged horrible condi
tion of the so-called “Christians” be
came the theme of international pa
cifists and ill-advised but* well mean
ing ministers of the gospel, and peti
tions poured in on President Harding
that he use his power and turn back
the Terrible Turk and save the poor
Christians from his clutches. To his
credit be it said, Mr. Harding refused
to rush into war at the behest of hys
terical citizens.
Subsequent events have proved the
wisdom of the President’s course. A
treaty has been signed between Tur
key on the one hand, and Great Bri-:
tain, France, Italy, Japan, Rumania I
and Greece on the other, which estab-;
lishes peace in the Near East. Its j
terms reveal the complete unconcern
of those countries for the Christian
minorities, that is, the Greeks, in fur- j
key. They are to be removed, forci- j
biy, if need be, from their alien homes j
and returned to Greece. Europe has .
little sympathy for them and had but j
little last year, when it tried to draw I
the United States into the European
maelstrom. Numerous other schemes ;
have failed, but if we could be induced j
to send an army and navy against
Turkey to rescue a people whom she
has forbidden to reside in her terri
tory, we would not only pull some
Old World chestnuts out of the fire,
but would become inextricably involv
ed in Old World diplomacy and would
be called upon to bear further and
greater burdens.
The recent fiasco of the League of
Nations, when Italy absolutely refused
to heed its mandates, although a con
tracting party. Had the United States
been a member of the League it must
have insisted by armed force that
Italy evacuate Greece.
Americans who have a proper ap
preciation of the momentous events
occurring in the Near East realize
how fundamentally unsound our in
terference in the European embrog.
lies would be.
The United States owes a debt to
Warren G. Harding in this matter
that it can never repay.
TWENTY-FIVE CENT GAS.
Gasoline today is quoted at twenty
five cents per gallon at the auto serv
ice filling stations, a result directly
attributable to the entrance of the
Standard Oil company into the Sew
ard field. It may be true that 25-cent
gas is tolerably high in price, but one
year ago gas was selling in Seward at
55 cents the gallon, and Sewardites
were paying the price and using the
product in cars and motors.
The entrance of the Standard Oil
Company into the Seward field, and
the construction of the five large
tanks here has caused many new au
tomobiles to be purchased the pas
year. These autos have given em
ployment to more persons, and these
have spent their money with others,
forming an endless chain which starts
and ends at the Company’s tanks. The
past four months has seen a ten
thousand dollar payroll and the addi
tion of numerous families. Already a
number of strange boats "have entered
port to refuel, and while refueling
have had repairs made to machinery,
purchased supplies and spent money
for entertainment.
One year ago many persons saiu
the Standard Oil Company would nev
er build in Seward. Many today are
equally as pessimistic over the com
ing of the pulp mill, or the fish hatch
ery. But these things are as certain
as the advent of the Standard Oil
Company. Many critics are equally
positive that Seward will never have
a 150-room tourist hotel, nor a roau
to Harding glacier; but they would be
just as skeptical were they told how
near these things are to actual con
strutcion.
Which leads us back to 25-cent gas
with more cars and boats, a larger
population and greater prosperity for
all. And yet no one a year ago be
lieved thirty cents would make this
difference in a town.
DID NOT INVESTIGATE
While Judge E. E. Ritchie was re
cently examining a Swedish citizens
who was taking out his papers, the
following conversation was recorded
by Stenographer Lenahan:
“Have you read the constitution or
the United States?” asked the Judge.
“No sir, I haven’t” replied the can
didate.
“Have you read the Declaration of
Independence?”
“By yiminy, no.”
“Well, what have you read?” asked
his honor, slightly peeved.
“I skol have red hair on my chest.”
He got his paper without further in
vestigation.
WORK OF CLEANING UP TOKIO
IS PROGRESSING RAPIDLY
TOKIO, Sept. 15.—The work ot
cleaning up the capital is progressing
rapidly. The sanitary condition is still
threatening although authorities are
striving to prevent the outbreak of an
epidemic.
Liberty Theatre
tonight
Vera Gordon
who became famous by her wonderful portrayal
of the Mother, in the masterpiece, “Humor
esque,” is the Star in
Your Best Friend
A Toeel beautiful play of love and devotion
that every man, woman and child should see.
WITH IT WE WILL GIVE YOU
A ONE-REEL COMEDY
BIG GAME
AND A PARAMOUNT NEWS
Subscriptions to the Japanese R< -
lief fund in Seward total to date the
sum of $177.50. This is still short
the quota asked by National Head'
quarters of the American Red Cross.
Donations may be left at the Sew
ard Drug Store. The Seward Chapter
of the Red Cross desires to raises its
quota. All members and friends of
the Chapter are asked to contribute to
this worthy cause.
COUNCIL BACKS MUSSOLINI
ROME, Sept. 15.—The council of
ministers has unanimously approved
the decisions of Premier Mussolini
throughout the Graeco-Italian crisis.
JUNEAU BOOSTS TAXES FOR
OPERATIONS OF PEDDLERS
JUNEAU, Sept. 12.—An increase in
the existing city ordinance licensing
itenerant peddlers was changed from
$25 per week to $50 per day by the
city council at Monday’s meeting.
LAEORERS WANTED — Muckers
and concrete mixers, wages $6 per
day; three months work. Warrick
Construction Co., new Federal Build
ing, Cordova, Alaska. kl7
LISTEN:
Everybody is doing it now. What?
The Turkey trot to Dryden’s Grocery.
Why? Because the prices are right;
the more sales the lower the prices.
His stock is small and fresh on every
boat. Service day or night.
Fox trot delivery.
Phone Madison 62. tf
Trains leave Seward northbound 8 a.
m., Mondays and Thursdays, for
Anchorage, Curry, Nenana and Fair
banks.
Trains arrive Seward 7:45 p. m. on
Wednesdays and Saturdays from
the North.
SYLVIA’S
FRAMED PICTURES
ICE CREAM.
MADE DAILY .„
HIGH GRADE
CANDY
PHOTOGRAPHS,
CURIOS
PHONE ADAMS 128
Wall Paper
LATEST DESIGNS
1923 STOCKS
Painting Paperhanging
TINTING
F. B. MOORE
GORE BLDG MAD. 145
C. E. ORLANDER
Jeweler
and
Watch Repairer
Andy's Express
Meets all Boats and
Trains
Prompt and Reliable Service
Phone Madison 143
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COPYRIGHT. UNDERWOOD & UNCERWOOD, N._Yjl
HOLDS WOMAN’S TITLE AS
SHOTGUN EXPERT
Mrs. E. L. King, of Winona, Minn.,
who recently broke 186 targets out of
100, and captured the woman’s cham
pionship at the Grand American Hand
icap Shoot in Chicago.
NEW CORPORATIONS FORMED
JUNEAU, Sept. 15.—The following
domestic corporations have filed arti
cles of incorporation in the office of
Territorial Secretary. The Alaska
Mines Corporation is a mining com
pany organized by Charles Balthiser,
E. W. Barnett and J. D. Andrews, of
Anchorage.
The Salmon River Lignt & Power
Company, was formed by W. L. and
Ellen A. Baich and Ernest Blue of
Hyder. The incorporators of the lat
ter firm recently applied for a water
power development permit on a j
stream near Hyder as a site for a
hydroelectric proposition to furnish
electric current for the town of Hy
der and mines in that distict.
GREECE DEMANDS SLAYERS
ROME, Sept. 15.—Greece has sent
an ultimatum to Albania demanding
that the slayers of the Italian mission
be handed over within five days.
FARMERS BEING ROBBED BY
RAILROADS SAYS RANKIN
HELENA, Mont., Sept. 15.—Charges j i
that the interstate commerce commis- j
sion was permitting the railroads to '
rob farmers through imposition of un
reasonable freight rates based on fic
titious investment values were made
today at a grain rate hearing by At
torney General Rankin.
For Live
INVESTMENTS
SEE
Don Carios & Don Carlos
SEXTON ANNEX
OIL LOCATIONS, FOX ISLANDS
AND MINING
ARON ERICSON
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
MADISON 130
SIGNS
WALL
PAPER
ALASKA CAFE
CUISINE OF THE BEST
POPULAR PRICES
F. J. FINN, Propr.
BARBER SHOP
F. C. Miller, Prop.
SEWARD, ALASKA
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S. S. ADMIRAL EVANS
Pails from Arrives South from
Seattle Seward Seward
Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 26
S. S. ADMIRAL WATSON
Sept. 27 Oct. 3 Oct. 10
Calling at all regular Southeastern and South
western Ports, including Anchorage and Kodiak.
For freight space or passenger reservations wire
ar write
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
Seward, Alaska
Pacific Coastwise Jerviee
SA*ADMIRAL LINE
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STEAMSHIP STARR
Will sail from Seward for Westward Alaska
on or About
October 1st
San Juan Fishing and Packing Co.
G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
phone Madison 13*, seward, alaska
BENSON & WHITTEMORE, Proprietors
Exclusive distributors of Budweiser, Bevo and Monopole Cigars.
The Finest Billiard and Pool Hall in Alaska
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SHELF and HEAVY
| HARDWARE j
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
j Fishermen’s Supplies, Gasoline & Distillate j
? Hardware, Stoves and Ranges, Powder, Ammunition, Caps Guns, Fuse =
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Paints and Oils, Furniture, Rugs Linoleum and Congoleum.
I J. L. GRAEF
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General Repair Shop
PHONOGRAPHS, SEWING MA
CHINES CLEANED ANu
REPAIRED
Light Machinery a Specialty
OLD FURNITURE REPAIRED
ELECTRICAL WORK
PHONE ADAMS 66
INQUIRE OF GEO. THORKILSEN
RAY & DAVID
Attorneys at Law
SEWARD & ANCHORAGE
Seward Office:
Harriman Bank Building
DR. J. A. BAUGHMAN
Physician and Surgeon
Chronic Diseases a Specialty
’hone Madison 90, Seward, Alaska.
AARON E. RUCKER
Attorney at Law
Office in Arcade Building
'PHONE ADAMS 121
SEWARD, ALASKA
HUGH DOUGHERTY
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Furnished Houses for Rent
D. H. WILLIAMS
UNDERTAKER
LICENSED EMBALMER
AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
When In need of my services call
Brown & Hawkins
FOR FIRE INSURANCE
SEE
MORFORD
Seward Chapter No. 10.
ORDER EASTERN
STAR
Meets 2nd and 4th Mon
days at 8 p.:m. Visiting
Members Welcome.
CLARA PERRY, W. M.
ESTHER DOUGHEEfTY, Sec.
Seward Rebekah
Lodge No. 6-A,
I. O. O. F.
Meets 1st and 3rd
Monday’s of Each
Month, 8 p. m. Visit
ing members welcome
RHODA COOPER, N. G.
VIDA RICH, Sec.
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tome.
Seward Lodge No. 219.
F. & A. M.
Stated communications
1st and 3rd Wednes
days of each month,
visiting Brethern wel
W. O. PERRY, W. M.
Chas. E. Smith, Sec.
Seward Lodge
No. 1425.
L. O. O. M.
Will meet every
Tuesday night at
8 o’clock. Visiting
Brothers welcome
CHAS KREFTING. Dictator.
M. A. HORNER, Secretary.
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I. O. O. F.
Resurrection Lodge
No. A.7.
Meets Thursdays at 8 p. m. Visiting
Brothers welcome. ANDY NOVAK,
N. G.; Chas. Lechner, Sec.
IGLOO NO. NINE.
PIONEERS OF ALASKA
Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday at
Odd Fellow’s Hall.
CAL M. BROSIUS, Pres.
EARL DURGIN, Sec.
SEWARD PUST, NO. FIVE
AMERICAN LEGION
Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays,.
ELWYN S WET MANN, Com. .
A. E. RUCKER, Adj.