Drowning Accident Near Frying Pan Rapids Claims Pickering
Pickering and Charlie Furger son attempted to cross Frying Pan Rapids on July 16. The canoe capsized in swift rapids, Bob McLeod and Percy H Taylor recovered one body while Jack Pickering vanished over the falls. John E Pickering was a NZ native, ex Kitchener’s Horse lieutenant, Mason, mourned by friends Frank and Hugh.
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Pickering
Charlie Furgerson
Frying Pan
Percy Taylor
Jas. Kerr
Furgerson
Rod, McLeod
Dan McNeil
P. H. Taylor
W. Ripenback
Rod
Charlie
Jack
Mr. Pickering
New Zealand
South Africa
Kitchener’s Horse
John E. Pickering
Rod McLeod
Percy H. Taylor
Record Cargo from the North Valued at 800000
Captain H. H. Ross brings a vast fur cargo from the barren lands north of the Churchill River. The Hudson Bay Company and Revillon Freres claim ownership with pelts valued around 800000 and 75 tons of freight exchanged for the shipment. Ten men in York boats took two months to move the cargo to York town. furs are consigned to Hudsons Bay Co warehouse in London.
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H. H. Ross
Cumberland
Hudson Bay Company
Revillon Freres
Churchill River
York
Hudson’s Bay Co
London
England
Hospital Ladies Aid Holds Special Meeting
The Hospital Ladies aid sets a special meeting for Tuesday August 11 at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs Hy Johnson. Full attendance is requested and members should come prepared to pay past dues.
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The
Hospital Ladies’ Aid
Hy. Johnson
Glace Bay Wireless Station Shelled Rumor Denied
Special report notes official denial of claims that the Glace Bay wireless station was shelled. The Pas Herald records the denial from authorities and cautions against unverified reports.
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Glace Bay
Warring Europe Population Table Of Nations At Risk
A dated chart lists populations of Austria-Hungary Great Britain and Ireland Russia in Europe and other nations involved or liable for war. Figures show total populations alongside partial notes and unreadable portions from the period.
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Austria-Hungary
Beia Nets
Great Britain and Ireland
Russia
Europe
Town of The Pas Sealed Tender for Sewage Lift Chamber
Sealed tenders addressed to H. H. Elliott Secretary Treasurer The Pas Man will be received until 6 p.m. August 11 1914 for the construction of Sewage Lift Chamber and Oil Tank Chamber. A five percent cheque must accompany each bid and the lowest or any tender may not be accepted. Plans may be viewed in Saskatoon The Pas Winnipeg Montreal or Toronto offices or deposited amounts 25 50 cover sets. deposits returned with bona fide tender.
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Peg
Montreal
Saskatoon
Mexico City Surrenders to Constitutionalists
Mexico City Peace appears certain as a council of war of 112 generals orders the unconditional surrender of the city to the Constitutionalists ending resistance in the capital.
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Mexico City
Prospecting and social clashes at Prince Albert mining area
The report details expansion plans of the Prince Albert Mining Co with new camp buildings and preparations for fall prospectors. It notes Lionel Moore's winter stabling and hay facilities, a near altercation defused by Irish wit, and ongoing bread making amid gold fever and rock pan checks. Dr. Roberts, A Gohn, and Fuller arrive from Saskatoon aboard Mr. Gohn's transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert Mining Co
Lionel Moore
Death of Mrs Woodrow Wilson
Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the United States president died at the White House this afternoon in Washington August 6.
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Woodrow Wilson
Washington
United States
White House
Rumor of Lusitania Sinking Declared Untrue
Captain Hesa sig of the Union liner Uranium announced at the British consulate that wireless messages from the steamer Lusitania claimed two German cruisers pursuing it were sunk by two British warships. Later reports that the German cruiser was sunk were found untrue.
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New York
Hesasig
Union
Uranium
Winnipeg August 4 six cars of military supplies and ammunition
Winnipeg dispatch reports six cars of military supplies and ammunition shipped from Ottawa bound for the arsenal at Esqui. The fragment indicates a direct delivery to a military facility, with Ottawa as the origin and Esqui as the destination.
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Winnipeg
Ammuni
Ottawa
Esqui
Forest fires prompt dismantling of Mosher and Bannock King Camps
Word arrives that fires around Beaver Lake forced a rapid dismantling of the Mosher and Bannock King Camps. Back-firing was used to protect the Mosher camp and assay house.
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Beaver Lake
Bannock King
Joe Marcotte Tours Bannock Camp and Prince Albert Mine
A party led by Joe Marcotte arrived at the Bannock King's camp and soon visited the Prince Albert mine to gather rock specimens. Marcotte claimed he could earn ten dollars daily by extracting value from the rock while being watched by the company. A visiting lady sought a bath at the company facility but found the water ran over the sides.
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Joe Marcotte
Bannock King’s Camp
Prince Albert
Prince Albert Mine
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Frying Pan Rapids
Canoe
Vick
Frank
Hugh
J. E. Pickering
Masonic Order
North
Ross Navigation Company
Pas
Macdonall
David E. Brown
Fischer
Campbell & Deyell, Ltd
Ontario
Canada
British Columbia
H. H. Elliott
M.D
the Town of
Sarily
Consulting
the Pas
Man
Toronto
Murphy & Underwood, Consulting Engineers
Sask
E. Carroll
Billiard
Havana
Erzinger’s
Robert Long
J. M.doside
Proprietors
Bert Sanderson
Pacific Coast
Kent
Dr. Roberts
Mr. A
Gohn
Mr. Fuller
Mr. Gohn
Pacific
J. H. Reed
Spireila Co
Cook
G. P. Morse
Opasquia Hotel
G. A. McLelland, Mernin
Fred. Beatty
Beer & Porter
Golden Lion
Golden Lion Brewing Co., Prince Albert, Sask
Rupert House
C.N.R. Depot
J. Ridyard
Lake OF the Woods Milling CO. Limited
Wiinipes
Turner & CO
Roberts
Yukon
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