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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
1
A relatively extensive study surveys conditions in the new addition to the province. It outlines considerable valuable features and assesses transportation, settlement, and economic prospects for Hudson Bay and surrounding areas.
The article argues that individualism delayed Western Canada’s development but the Hudson Bay Railway will unlock its potential. It notes Selkirk settlers and early Red River Valley reliance on Eastern Canada, then details rapid progress: Saskatchewan bridge finished, 50 miles graded, 220 miles cleared, with 150 more miles due by fall. A voyage on the Fairbanks Morse motor train hints at a bold, transformative era.
The council held meetings on July 26 31 and August 6. A resolution to delegate interviews with the Manitoba government on town debentures was passed. By laws covered Pas Centre plans material standards pool room hours and street ditch material disposal to Pas Centre.
The Herald announced a special prize of five dollars in gold for the lady turning in the most money by Monday August 11. Mrs. J. B. Bacon won the prize. A second five dollar gold piece will go to the leading lady by Friday August 15. The race remains close and final results hinge on Friday evenings last hour. Extra effort is urged as work wins.
Winnipeg reports Opening Day draws 60 000 spectators for Stampede festivities as cowboys and cowgirls perform on Exhibition Grounds. One rider Hoagland Montana fractures shoulder blade. a runaway broncho breaks its neck. Miss Lucile Mulhall sets roping pace but Calgary record stands.
The 19 year old Robt Montgomery, a former resident, died Tuesday after a log carriage accident near Hudson Bay Junction. He fell before a circular saw after moving aside for a replacement worker, suffering fatal injuries before Dr Thompson could arrive. He is thought to be a relative of the Montgomery brothers who own the Queen's Hotel.
Fawonton Alto August 11 a train from Fitzhingh and Tete Janne Alpine Clobrete of Mount Robson derailed by a falling boulder as it neared the mountain track. The engine tender and three coaches climbed the bank with an 80 foot chasm yawning on the other side. No serious injuries reported.
Ottawa reports the building contract for the Le Pas wireless station power house and operating room was awarded to Mesars Coyle and Hughes builders Le Pas.
The Telegraphic News Items report wheat cutting has become general throughout the West. The International Medical Congress convenes in London England. Lord Strathcona, Canada’s elder statesman, recently marked his 8rd birthday on Wednesday the 6th and remains in good health.
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