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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
2
Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, Canadian high commissioner in England, died at 1.55 this morning from prostration after a severe catarrhal attack. He was in his 94th year.
W H Bunting returned from Beaver lake with a promising gold discovery after a nine day trip. About fifty claimants are on the ground, with Prince Albert pushing a direct road to Beaver lake to harness a potential gold rush and merchant profits.
John Kerfanko the escaped bank robber and murderer was recaptured after falling from the third floor window at the central police station. He sustained injuries and was taken to the Burris block on Toronto Street. Police also arrested four associates and are seeking Frank Holt in connection with the escape.
Ottawa January 21 The finance minister Hon Mr White declares there is no public opinion in favor of a tariff revision downward The government does not believe farmers know what they need and Eastern protected interests admit they do not know
Winnipeg January 21 The resolution favoring adoption of direct legislation for Manitoba was defeated in the Legislature.
Sey mour Ball of Prince Albert had a narrow escape while hunting north of Mafeking in a blinding snow storm. He fell through a hole in the ice and, after days, reached a hunter's shack with frozen clothing. Trapper Chas Donaldson and an Indian doctor nursed him to safety. Ball's brother Harry is station agent at Mafeking.
Col John G Moore a leading police magistrate of Manitoba province died last week in Winnipeg. He helped establish early law enforcement and served as a key civic figure. His death marks the loss of a pioneer in colonial Canadian policing.
$20,000 bail for Percy Hagel was refused today in Winnipeg. Bonnar Hagel senior and Hagel’s solicitor called the ruling Russian and anti British. Magistrate Macdonald concurs but is bound by attorney general instructions. Hagel remanded till Thursday.
Guard Reid, a policeman in custody, has confessed to the alleged crime. The admission follows his arrest and detention, signaling a pivotal development in the case. Further investigation will determine official charges and next steps.
The Manitoba Legislature, by a unanimous decision, moved to urge the Dominion government to grant the province control of Manitoba natural resources now held in the federal name. Leader T. C. Norris introduced the measure. Premier Roblin and other premiers supported the move, which was approved without debate.
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