Peculiar Coincidence Re Beaver Lake Mine
Gordon A. McDonald and party returned from four weeks prospecting at Beaver Lake, Alberta. Samples shown to The Herald were the best yet seen with outside gold traces and larger pieces. McDonald had staked the Adeline claim years ago, later lost when partner Irving Will died with samples una ssayed. He now returns, staking new claims and predicting a bright Beaver Lake future.
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Gordon A. McDonald
Prince Albert
Beaver Lake
Mgr. McDonald
Herald
McDonald
Adeline
Irving Will
Frisco
Will
The Plum Coulee Murder Case
Winnipeg barrister J D Suffield to defend John Krafchenko at spring assizes for murder and bank robbery. Percy Hagel, in prison, to appear on charges of aiding Krafchenko’s escape. Bail delayed while evidence is transcribed for county court judge. Crown witness John H Buxton Jr remains unbacked by two $2,500 sureties.
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Winnipeg
J. D. Suffield
John Krafchenko
Percy Hagel
Krafchenko
John H. Buxton, Jr
The
Crown
Manitoba Town Prepares Local Telephone System
A government telephone expert outlined a plan for a local system and told a town official the project should be installed during the spring months. The service will be wholly local in scope.
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Manitoba
Pottery Clay Deposits Discovered Near The Pas
Reports from near The Pas indicate rich pottery clay deposits with samples proving superior quality. A large company is organized to develop the clay and plans a plant to manufacture pottery and brick locally.
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Pas
Mining Expert Foresees Rich New Fields in Cobalt Camp
Mining expert Mr. W. Woodney reports from the goldfields that Cognais and Penn-Canadian mines at Cobalt show strong surface prospects. He believes the new camp could surpass Cobalt and Porcupine in mineral yield.
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W. Woodney
Cobalt
Herald
Woodney
Subscriptions from Western towns attract readers
A reader urges sending every issue to track The Pas while noting new subscriptions from The Yukon Victoria B C St Paul USA and other Western points. The message emphasizes growing outside interest and promotes a yearly rate of 1.00.
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Yukon
Victoria
B.C
St. Paul
U.S.A
Court House and Jail Planned for The Pas
Special H H Elliott reports officials announce the Provincial Government will build a court house and jail on the north half of block 43 The Pas at a cost of 75000 dollars.
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H. H. Elliott
Sixteenth Annual Canadian Mining Institute Meet Planned in Montreal
The Canadian Mining Institute announces its sixteenth annual meeting to be held in Montreal on March 4 5 and 6 1914 with Windsor Hotel as headquarters. Reservations may be made through the institute secretary or Windsor Hotel manager. Planned papers include The Sampling of Cobalt Ores by C S Campbell The Alaska Treadwell Mine by C H Meek Recent Metallurgical Developments by A Stansfield Factors Influencing the Cost of Power for Mining by J M Forbes and Efficiency Engineering Applied to Mining Quarries and Industrial Plant by H M Payne.
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The
Canadian Mining Institute
Montreal
Windsor Hotel
Institute
C. St. G. Campbell
Dredge Arrives in The Pas Under Mr. Taylor
The government dredge and tug, under the supervision of Mr. Taylor, arrived in The Pas this week and will be prepared for operations once weather conditions improve.
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Taylor
Pas
Tender for Dock Word Tender Heard from Dr Orok MLA
Dr Orok MLA announces a dock construction tender will be called soon with no delay and work to begin at once.
Manitoba's New Northland Is a Marvellous Country
Mr. Pritchard extols Manitoba's far north praising abundant timber and game including caribou and moose. He highlights water power in Nelson and Churchill rivers, harbor development, and rapid Hudson Bay Railway construction. Describes northern life, climate contrasts, agriculture potential, and the missionary progress among Indigenous communities.
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Mr. Pritchard
Nelson
Churchill
Hudson Bay
Dominion Lands Act Amendment Prevents Land Alienation
In the House of Commons M P Atkins Bran don moved for leave to introduce Bill No. 28 to amend the Dominion Lands Act. He argues current law permits alienation of water powers and related lands, while proposed amendments would require Parliamentary approval for regulations governing water powers and protect surface and sub surface rights from separation.
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House of Commons
J. A. M. Atkins
Brandon
Bill Aims to Remedy Defects in Rights Proposals
The document notes that the Bill's purpose is to fix identified defects. Moton was agreed to and the Bill was read the first time.
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Moton
Bill
Rumor Circulates on Canadian Northern Second VP
Winnipeg February 11 A notable rumor says R J Mackenzie will soon be named second vice president of the Canadian Northern Railway. The post has not been filled. D B Hanna is third VP. No official confirmation or details have emerged though Mackenzie’s name is linked to the role.
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Winnipeg
R. J. Mackenzie
C.N.R
D. B. Hanna
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Plum Coulee
Hagel
New Northland
William C. Pritchard
Great Natural Resources Paradise
Fort Churchill
Lake Lumber Co
Pittsburg
First Street
Railway Avenue
Armstrong Trading
Edwards Avenue
Dominion Lands Act
Department
Canadian Northern
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