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SEWARD, ALASKA
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THAT COAL QUESTION
I
Once upon a time it really began to
look as though Alaska might produce
coal possibly none for export but
enough for home consumption and to
-permit the working of some of the
low grade placers that had been clos- \
ed down when the supply of wood fuel j
had been exhausted. Of course there
was always the chance that the coal
>»rodut*tion would attain such propOf'
tio’ns that some might be shipped to
the Outside and make a bid for the
fuel trade of the Pacific Coast. This |
possibility caused the Coal Barons of
the East Coast to take another look
at their hole card and begin to figure
a way to protect themselves from pos
sible competition. Transportation was j
high but some bright mind in the U.:
S. Navy figured out that with the j
navy maneuvering under its own;
steam— what could be better than hav- j
ing a coaling station in Alaska and j
instead of the jolly Jack Tars whiling
the hours away at Tea and Tennis at
Guantanamo or San Diego—why not
have them cruise the Northern \vat_
ers—learn a bit about the Alaska
Coast and take coal there!
, The idea went big—for a while—
with the wonderful harbor of Seward
open the year round; the Government
Railroad all but completed, what could
be sweeter than a naval coaling station
on Resurrection Bay? It looked good.
Tint then the fly in the amber—Uncle
Sam's ships Were cruising Pacific wat
ers burning Atlantic coal. If they
started to burn Alaska coal Big Busi
ness would get a jolt, for Uncle Sam
is a good customer—good pay and a
careless buyer. What did it matter
that the pi’oposed coaling station was
halfway to Japan, and a wonderful
place to spring a surprise on the lit
tle Brown Brother in case he planned
on sneaking across the North Pacific
and giving a surprise party up in the
Straits of Juan de Fuca. Of course,
a few tons of high explosives dumped
and set off at the right place in the
r4
We have new Dresses
in Poirei Twill, Canton,
and Georgette Crepe.
COME AND ASK US
ABOUT A P. N. PRAC
TICAL CORSET
Banbury and Ogle
SEWARD CLUB
CHRIST LARSON
Propr
Pool Soft Drinks
HIGH GRADE
CANDY
TAILORING
G. Henning
SEWARD
ALASKA
C. E. ORLANDER
Jeweler
and
Watch Repairer
Panama Canal would place the coal
burners of the Pacific I" leet in a bad
way, but that would not be as bad for
Big Business as losing the U . S.
Navy business and so they got busy
and the. Pinchot Conservation bill waa
born. All Alaska coal was to be con
served for future generations. Gifford
Pinchot from Pennsylvania put it over
and Pennsylvania is a big t-oal pro
ducer— Gilford saved the coal business
for the Pennsylvania Coal Barons and
they rewarded him by making him the
Governor of their state. They start,
ed to groom him for the Presidency,
but when some curious minded citi
zens of the United States began to ask
questions about Teapot Dome and oth
er sources of Naval fuel supplies, Big j
Business scratched off the Tinchot en-)
try. Even at that the Alaska coal
mining has been abandoned by the U.
S. Government on the excuse that
there is no coal there, that the quality
is not suitable for steaming, and all
this in the face of Admiral Ellicott’S'
report after the United States S. S.
Maryland steaming tesC Now, Pri
vate Interests want to fly in the face
of fate and do what the U S .Gov
ernment advised (by someone) cannot;
be done.
After that < ther Naval 1‘ uel Scan
dal, we are suspicious.
What’s the natter wul. Alaska coal?
We want to know!
DESPICABLE ELECTIONEERING
Punning true to form, John Bud
gard is again .at Ids Usual despicable
electioneering tricks. News from the
first division received on the Alamo
|da states that Mr. Rustgard is cir
culating a letter quoting ah alleged
j “editorial” from the Gateway stating
ihat W. D. Coppernoll, bis honorable
opponent for the office of attorney
general attacks the Scandinavians.
This is in line with Mr. Rustgard’s
previous campaigns. Never in the
history of the Terrtory has he come
ou*. on a plain unbiased Rustgard
platform but by making misstate
ments and falsehoods about his an
tagonists he has come out victorious,
as he generally starts his canards loo
late to be refuted.
A man dishonest and tricky in one
thing wll be found dishonest in oth
ers. The man who stoops to trick
ery to win a point is tricky in busi
ness methods. Mr. Rustgard’s style
of electioneering went out of fash
ion a great many years ago, chiefly
lor the reason that politicians found
it reacted upon them later.
Mr. Coppernoll made no statement
I derogatory to the Scandinavians in
i any editorial in the Gateway nor has
he at any time made any such
statements. It takes John Rustgard
to twist and pervert the truth to
their own ends.
The average voter would have no
| use for a man who would cheat at
cards or iu business transactions;
why east \ our ballots for one who
cheats in politics?
George Parks, the popular Alaska
Steam ship officer, lias been appointed
i purser on the steamship Redondo,
plying from Seward to westward ports
through the summer months. The ap
pointment meets with the approval
of the local citizens.
I Prof, and Mrs. A. J. Goodskev, Miss
Mary Dahl, Miss Edna Miller and
Mrs. Howard Long will spend the
spring vacation week at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Long, at Lake
\ lew.
Miss Lolita Moultrav is giving a
party to her young friends at the
home of her parents this afternoon.
For Sale Cheap
Lot 26, block 10. with two-room
furnished house; price $1,000.
Lot 31 and south half of lot 32,
two five-room furnished houses, at
$5,000; basement and heating plants
in each.
Lot 10 and north half of lot 9, block
12; 4 room furnished house, $2,000.
And other lots from $100 to $500
each.
All houses have baths.
P. M. OGLE
OWNER
TONIGHT AND MONDAY
Two Shows Tonight—7:00 and 8:45
ADMISSION 40c; CHILDREN 15c
Liberty Theatre
Paramount announces Thomas Meighan in
Back Home and Broke
AND A LATE PATHE NEWS
There will be a Matinee Tomorrow at the Lib
erty Theatre Tomorrow at 2:30 P. M.
TOMORROW NIHUT
TWO SHOWS, 7:00 AND 8:45
Paramount Presents Dorothy Dalton in
The Siren's Call
Supported by David Powell and Mitchell Lewis
ALSO A PATHE NEFS
LATE HOTEL ARRIVALS
Hotel Sexton—E. Luntlin, Rex E.
Myhrberg, C. D. Munch, I. Jacobson,
W. Blythe, \V. A. Lozman, E. E.
Ritchie, E. H. Carlson, Cash Cole,
Hotel Van Gilder—Hawley Isaacson
and wife, Fairbanks; Chas. E. Sealy,
Latouche; C. M. Borough and wife,
Nenana; A. Sinclair, Maisie Carruth- j
ers, N. Y. City; Mrs. J. A. Gustafson, |
Josephine Boyer, Denver, Colo,; D. C.j
Beyer, Boston, Mass.; A1 Vachon, Ta-}
nana; Mrs. Helen B. Elmes, Anchor
age; J. S. Rodabaugh and wife, Fair-!
banks; Arthur Larsen, Southworth.!
Wn.; Chas. Petry, Chas. Cable, C.
Cable, F. G. Morten, Henry Looff, Se
attle; Miss M. Irwin; W. Byunker, A.:
Sampson, Fairbanks; Mrs. D. Chace,
Valdez; G. B. Stevens, Fairbanks; A.
\V. Constantin, Hiram Clark, Fbks.; j
V. Peterson, L. Niema, A. Niema, I
Hendricks, Harris, Hokkala, F. Hov-;
er, Ray Nelson, Davis, Kanatak.
Hotel Overland—Oreste Vittosin, E. j
John, W. B. Marsh, Seattle; Andrew |
McCracken, John Mersick, L. C.
Knickerbocker, Edmonds, Wn.; Geo.
Harris, Seattle; W. D. Thompson,
Anchorage; Joe Darcy, Olympia; II.
J. Smith; L, S. Coffin.
Hotel Seward—Jim Kimoff, Mrs.
Emma Janson.
Miss Virginia Hawkins and Miss
Betty Dykstra entertained a number
of friends at the Hawkins home re
cently with a “Baby Party,” at which
the guests were dressed as babies.
The young ladies were served with
ice cream and cake by the hostesses
and a most enjoyable time was had.
EIGHTY STEERAGE ARRIVE
Eighty steerage arrived on the Ala- j
meda en route to the fishing ground?
to the westward.
FIREMEN’S SUPPER
ENJOYED BY MANY
The members of the Seward Vol-1
teer Fire department met at the Fire
Hall at 6:30 p. m. last night where
they enjoyed one of the best bean
suppers given by the department for
some time. A good attendance was
on hand, every member of the de
partment being present, in addition
to several invited guests. Leon Ur
bach, as usual, carried off the hon
ors for being the largest bean eater;
land Willis Perry took the honors in
the candy eating contest.
After the supper was over the De
1 partment was called to order by
Chief Walker and the regular meet
ling was held. One new member,
j William Irwin, was taken in at the
j March meeting, and at last night’s
| meeting Wm. Neville was reinstated
i in the Department which brings the
I roll up to its full quota. At the sug
gestion of the Chief the department
as organized into two companies,
ten men being in each company. Win.
Irwin was elected captain of Com
pany No. 1, while Martin Fanning
heads company No. 2. The men for
each Company will be selected by the
Miief and assigned to their proper
stations on the fire truck and then
fire drills will be held regularly. One
company will drill one evening and
the ether company on another even
ing. The men for each company will
be selected and announce! not later
than Tuesday evening.
The members of the department
wish to extend a vote of thanks to
EIGHT WOOL DRESSES
FOUR SILK DRESSES
ON SALE
Your Choice
$10.00
ELLSWORTH’S
minor.
:tll ol' those who helped to make their
supper a success, to Miss Sylvia
Sexton for a large box of chocolates
to the Seward club for a box of ci
gars; to the Seward Bakery for two
fine cakes; to Mrs. Goodskey for a
large kettle full of potato salad, and
to Mel Holben of the Seward Grill
for his many favors, and the splendid
way he prepared the baked beans for
the occasion.
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
APRIL 29, 1924.
To the Qualified Electors of the Town
of Seward, Territory of Alaska, Di
vision No. Three.
Notice is Hereby Given: That pur
suant to the requirements of Chapter
39, Session Laws of Alaska, 1919, ap
proved May 3, 1919, a PRIMARY EL
ECTION will be held on Tuesday, Apr.
29th, 1924 for the purpose of nominat
ing candidates of the various political
parties in the Territory of Alaska for
the following offices, to-wit:
A Governor of Alaska.
A Delegate from Alaska to the
House of Representatives of the
United States.
An Attorney General for the
Territory of Alaska.
A Member of the Territorial
Senate for the Third Division of
the Territory of Alaska.
Four Members of the Territor
ial House of Representatives for
the Third Division of the Terri
tory of Alaska.
Two Road Commissioners for
District No. Three and for the
purpose of electing the following
party officials, to-wit:
A Democratic National Commit
teeman from the Territory of Al
aska.
A Republican National Commit
teeman from the Territory of Al
aska,
Six Delegates to the Democratic
National Convention.
Six Alternates to the Democrat
ic National Convention,
Two Delegates to Republican
National Convention.
Two Alternates to the Republi
can National Convention.
The Incorporated Town of Seward,
Alaska constitutes one voting precinct
and the Mayor and Common Council
of said Town, by Resolution to such ef
fect duly adopted, have designated the
Town Hall in said Town as the polling
place wherein such election shall be
held and have authorized and directed
that ,in accordance with law, notice
thereof be given.
Thereupon between the houi's of
Eight (8) o’clock in the forenoon and
Seven (7) o’clock in the aftemon of
said Tuesday, April 29th, 1924, in the
Town Hall at Seward, Alaska a pri
mary election will be held for the pur
poses hereinbefore set forth.
Qualifications of voters: Must be
a citizen of the United States, 21 years
of age; Must have resided in the Ter
ritory of Alaska one year continuous
ly and within the incorporate limits
of the Town of Seward, Alaska, thirty
days continuously, next preceeding the
date of said election.
Dated at Seward, Alaska, March 24,
1924.
(Seal) WM. H. WHITTLESEY,
Municipal Clerk of the Town of Sew
ard , Alaska.
Date first publication March 27, 1924.
Last Publication April 28, 1924. Daily
S. ADMIRAL WATSON
Sails from
Seattle
April 8
Arrives Seward
Seward South fm
April 15 April 20
S. S. ADMIRAL EVANS
April 22
April 29
May 4th
Calling at all regular Southeastern and South
western Alaska ports including Anchorage and
Kodiak.
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
Telephone Main 81 Res., Madison 40
Pacific Coastwise Jerviee
H.F.ALEXANDER PRESIDENT~£3
STEAMSHIP STARR
The steamship Starr will sail from Seward about
April 13, connecting with steamship Alameda
San Juan Fishing and Packing Co.
G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
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RAY & DAVID
Attorneys at Law
SEWARD &. ANCHORAGE
Seward Office:
Harrlman Bank Building
DR. J. A. BAUGHMAN
Physician and Surgeon
Chronic Diseases a Specialty
Phone Madison 50, Seward, Alaska.
AARON E. RUCKER
Attorney at Law
Office In Arcade Building
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SEWARD, ALASKA
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REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Furnished Houses for Rent
Residence Phone, Madison 58
Office Phone, Madison 136
Seward Chapter No. 10.
ORDER EASTERN
STAR
Meets 2nd and 4th Mon
days at 8 p. m. Visiting
Members' Welcome.
VIOLA T. SWETMANN, W. M,
CLARA PERRY, Secretary.
Seward Rebekah
Lodge No. 6-A,
I. O. O. F.
Meets 1st and Srd
Monday’s of Each
Month, 8 p. m. Visit.
— ,n? members welcome
MRS. A. H. THODAY N. G.
Seward Lodge No. 219.
F. A A. M.
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Si'*/ 1st and 3rd Wednes
; ' \ days of each month.
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come- H. V. HOBEN, W. M.
W. O. Perry, Secretary.
I. o. o. F.
Resurrev+lon Lodge
No- A_7.
Meets Thursdays at 8 p. Visiting
Brothers welcome. Frank Lagerquist,
N. G.; Chas. Lechner, Sea
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Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday at
Odd Fellow’! Hall.
F. B. MOORE, Pres.
C. A. M DOL GALL, Sec’y.
SEWARD PwST, NO FIVE
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J. P. HANNON, Adjutant.
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