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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
5
A young man was sent to Portage for a month for being on the reserve during prohibited hours. The piece argues such imprisonment is unnecessary and that mercy tempered with justice could reform youth. It condemns the town’s harsh habit of convicting youths and denying leniency.
A Vancouver court awards a husband one dollar for his wife’s loss and a woman six thousand for her husband’s loss, sparking debate among suffragettes. The piece discusses new Fischer avenue buildings set back twelve feet, a Winnipeg “noted bad man” seen in multiple cities, boy tobacco use, and a claim that a road to The Pas may be funded by Conservatives. It also covers Prince Albert’s drive to fund a Beaver Lake road, questioning the stated benefits and comparing to the current five day wagon trip with navigation opening potential.
A letter to the editor urges the mayor and council to adopt a curfew restricting under twelve from being on the streets after nine PM unless with a responsible adult. The writer argues curfews protect physical, mental, and moral development as streets act as a city’s rough teachers and future citizens.
A collage of sharp witticisms and cheeky remarks mocks officials and local affairs. The pieces reference Beaver Lake plans, hotel news, a Milwaukee man suing a railroad for 10000 damages, and impending hotel-keeper actions.
Hon J H Howden moves amendments to the Fire Insurance Policy Act aiming to change claim settlement. The clause states full liability for total loss if premiums are paid, deeming damage equal to full insured amount, subject to rights to rebuild under statutory conditions. The provision applies only in case of total loss under fire policies.
The act shifts fire loss settlements from policy amount to actual loss sustained, replacing the present system. The reform affects how claims are paid under fire insurance policies issued after the act comes into force.
Dear Sir Enclosed one dollar for renewal of my subscription to your paper and another dollar to help the Band boys The old woman said every little helps The writer M pe Lagassy Vonda Sask Jan 13 114 asks the Pas Band secretary to call at the office to receive the donation The editor expects the band will appreciate the kindness of Mr de Lagassy
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Halifax Chronicle discusses scarce employment and inadequate wages. It notes food prices are high relative to earnings, warning that ongoing hard times will worsen as living costs outpace wages and prices fall slowly.
Minutes show acting mayor Halerow with councilors Anderson Brown Larose Carriere and Stitt presentees with Mayor Finger absent. Measures include road grant interview, 2000 cash grant pause, 1000 tax funds to Pas School Board, 850 Boivin cheque with $10000 bond, David E Brown as assessor, 1761.56 accounts passed, Polsen vagrant talk, police committee setup, 1914 secretary treasurer H H Elliott, bylaw amendment on amusement license fees, advertisements for town roles closing Jan 31 1914, and haying town by laws matter.
A council session adjourned following reference to a forthcoming report on costs. The committee will comprise Councillors Brown, Anderson and Luitt to prepare the details for the next meeting.
Copenhagen January 10 plans to place Greenland in wireless communication with the world are nearing completion. Engineers report the Kigsi gut Islands on the west coast suit a wireless station enabling links to Denmark and Canada. The distance from Denmark to the islands is just over two thousand miles and about one thousand miles to Canada from Kigsi gut.
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