This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
2
A detailed examination surveys the new Manitoba Hudson Bay railway expansion and its conditions. The report notes extensive features, potential benefits, and notable logistical considerations shaping this regional development.
The article traces the Hudson Bay Railway’s long struggle from Selkirk settlers to a fast developing line. It highlights individualism as a barrier, notes the 1911 push for a western route via Hudson Bay, and describes early construction milestones and an scenic test trip along the new line.
Minutes from July 26 31 and August 6 council meetings show a resolution authorizing Mayor and two others to press the Manitoban government about debenture funds. By laws approve Pas Centre plan and town building materials rules. Gravel purchase set at 60 cents yard. Committee to welcome Hon. F Cochrane formed. Pool room hours change planned. Surplus Seventh Street ditch material to be spread west of Fischer Ave toward Pas Centre.
The Herald announced a special gold prize of 5.00 to the lady who turns in the most money by Monday August 11. Mrs. J. B. Bacon won the prize. A second 5.00 prize will go to the leading collector by Friday August 15 in a close race. Last hour effort often changes standings.
Winnipeg reports the 1913 stampede draw crowds with 8 000 watching a grand parade of cowboys cowgirls and Indians. Hoagland Montana rider is injured and a broncho breaks its neck during the afternoon events while evening crowds reach sixty thousand as Miss Lucille Mulhall sets steer roping time but Calgary’s record remains unbroken.
News of an accident near Hudson Bay Junction reports Robert Montgomery a 19 year old former town resident fell into a circular saw while replacing a log carriage worker. He was mangled and died before Dr. Thompson could reach the scene. Montgomery is believed to have come from Winnipeg and to be related to a Montgomery brother who owns a Queen's Hotel there.
A train from Fitzhugh and Tete Janne carrying the Alpine Club returning from Mount Robson in the Canadian Rockies derailed when a boulder fell onto the track. The engine tender and three coaches climbed the bank while an 80 foot chasm opened on the opposite side. No serious injuries reported.
Ottawa reports that on August 9 the contract for the power house and operating room of the Le Pas wireless station was awarded to builders Coyle & Hughes of Le Pas.
Telegraphic news notes wheat harvesting now general throughout the Western states. The International Medical Congress convenes in London as officials report progress. Lord Strathcona of Canada marks his 83rd birthday on Wednesday the 6th, enjoying good health.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.