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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
1
Bere-On January 4th a daughter was born to Dr and Mrs J H Powell. The event was reported as a birth notice from the local community.
Dr. Sinclair left for Tofield Alberta. Frank Delyea and Frank Laird visited town with Harry Laird of Wainwright. J Pion, fur trader, left on business. Ingram of Minitonas was in town on errands. A Finger Lumber Company meeting is set for Jan 15 at the Royal Alexandra Hotel Winnipeg. E M Joyal returned from a two week trip near Hudson Bay railway with furs valued at 2000 dollars. Tenders requested for water works intake and sewer pipes for The Pas. Several residents returned on Tuesday and Monday. Interest on Indian reserve funds paid by Agent Taylor. Father Fafard plans hospital stay in Vancouver for recovery. Rod McLeod returned with furs and reports heavy snow and a 240 mile trek to the railway.
The council met at 10 am on Tuesday January 6 1914 with Mayor Finger and councilors Brown Stitt Larose Carribre present. Standing committees were Finance Public Works Fire and Light Reception Health with listed members.
Dreamland theater is rebuilt within a month after destruction by fire and will soon open to the public. The second floor and ceiling are installed with interior decoration completed. The theater has been enlarged in width and depth, increasing seating capacity by about one hundred. Messrs Easton and Moore are praised for the energy shown in the rebuilding.
Dav R. L. Howarth, superintendent of the Methodist Mission at The Pas, Manitoba, explains a confidential communication becoming public. He defends his private moral diagnosis, clarifies the Band’s reputation, and urges focus on the Indian population’s positive traits while acknowledging sources and viewpoint diversity.
The New Year’s Ball, hosted by town ladies, filled the Opasqua Hotel dining room for an enjoyable evening. B M Stitt provided the space, and dancing continued after a twelve o’clock supper until three a.m. The event was praised as a success.
Holstein Ont Jan 4 George Keith a farmer had a novel experience on Jan 3 while crossing a railway track in a blinding snow storm his wagon and team were lifted onto a locomotive and carried a mile before landing in a ditch one horse was killed and he escaped with minor injuries
A parade by the LW.AW. sought a mayoral audience in Calgary but met police and deputies at city hall who ordered dispersal. A scuffle followed and six LW.AW. leaders were arrested and placed in custody.
The document from H W Elliott secretary treasurer lists Manitoba Murphy and Underwood consulting engineers, Saskatoon, outlining specifications and instructions for a project near the Saskatoon area. It mentions a five percent fee and forwarding details for deposit verification.
Telegraphic briefs report the brutal murder of Harry Porter an Englishman at South Fort George B C on December 26. The note mentions Sir Mackenzie Bowell a former official in connection with the incident.
A blaze in Didsbury Alberta gutted the town’s business district early in the morning, damaging shops and storefronts. No injuries are reported as firefighters worked to contain the flames and assess the losses.
The report notes a loss amounting to about 250000 with 75 percent of it protected by insurance. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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.