Seward gateway., 1905-08-11
EXPERIMENT CABLE
 COMPLETE 10 SEWARD
Fxtension of Long Sea Wire Places Town in Daily Communication
 With Outside World.

r extension of the Alaska cable to Seward marks an epoch M history of the town It sgnazes the recognition by the oren the importance of the tidewater terminus of Alas , railroad to the interior, and will give confidence those planning and working to make Seward the metropolis of eat Northwestern territory It places the business n immediate touch with the outside interests which correspond oI % n and gives every resident that daily communication m the whole world, lacking which the civilized man of theI tet century feels that he has lost something of affinity with is race The first message transmitted over the cable after con- ned through was to C. Frost president of the Aaska ,-ral Railway Chicago by Major Gassford, follows;
 transmitted Alaska cable connects Seward from , day the great city of Chicago
 Major Glasord also sent the following Governor Brady att ~ of suafen YOU their best wishes on completion of cable l which will of ineimable value Alaska We m agricultural and other industries will be stimulated thereby .v God and Greely.'
 message was also sent to Governor Mead of Washington mayor Seattle, Senator Piles and Hon F. w. Cushman as seward citizens feel happy completion of the cable brings Puget Sound and the great state of Wash IT. & Commissioner Hidreh sent message Attorney Gen Moody requesting extend greetings to the President m the of Seward Also to the mayors ot Valdez Ju l Skagway and Fairbanks
 The following was the mayors of Portland and San no the boards trade of Montreal and Toronto Mayor .rger of Seattle and Mayor Dunne of Chicago: ~ Chamber O greetings announcing the ..,ng of Seattle with Seward by cable. m ~ w a
 E E. {. (. BAtE. BAhEAFSS, REfsi?S952 sse2enry
 
 ~ behalf of the people heartily congratulations to
 completion the cable which brings them in closer 5shp with We all believe Seward will become of the w cities by it's position the Pacific terminaS system railroads building develop the richest part Of Alaska President Frost Alaska Central sent the following oI or GlaSsford:
 ree,u hearty congratulations May this connecting link make r Chicago United States recognize that the yon Alaska Central railway will insure development of the Alaska that it's mineral timber and agricultural pro will add 70 the commercial greatness of our counuy'
 Governor Brady sent the following: in rejoicing
 If our ports threads steel will require
 uce to apart General Greedy and his of helpers earned and deserved he gratitude of all Alaskans' Other answers received the following; From Governor Mead of Washington: thanks for their cabegram and
 that O Washington fully appreciates the great benefits |. le communication with them
 rom Mayor w. B. King of Skagway
 , of Sagay congratuaton completion cable Sew hope to continue deyoopement great territory which snow ming closer lated by of rapid communication From Mayor Henry w. Miller of Valdez
 science and progress, good fellowship and
 purpose greater Valdez extends congratulations and w>nes.' From Mayor John F. Maony of Juneau:
 congratulate the completion of the cable N i'll greatly adj O the development of Alaska
 reception was given Major Glassford Captain Wallace the officers Of the Burnside by the Chamber of Commerce in Nen Club rooms Saturday evening" in honor of the compile