Appeal for Help on Manitoba Brick Land Lease
Ottawa 1914 report shows The Pas residents seeking leases for brick clay near Hudson Bay Railway within ten miles of The Pas. A 1912 order barred land around the railway. locals press Ottawa for rapid leases, arguing brick plants would aid building, insurance costs, and local business revival.
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Ottawa
Hudson’s Bay Railway
Pas
Hudson's Bay Railway
Rowatt
Matoha
Hudsoon's Bay Railway
The
Pauphin
Dominion Lands Agent
Dominion Treasury
Toronto
Ite
Doctor Roche
Hi. B
Dauphin
Manitoba
N.K. Boyd
Dr. Roche
French Electors Meeting Tonight At Dreamland
The French speaking electors of The Pas will meet tonight at Dreamland in a campaign event merged with Liberal headquarters. Liberal French speaker R. L. Calder of Montreal will address the audience for one hour, allowing electors to hear both sides of the issue.
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The
Pas
Dreamland
Tomgut
R. L. Calder
Montreal
Liberals hold impromptu meeting in Slaney’s hall
A large Liberal rally in Slaney’s hall drew many electors who demanded an on the spot speech from T C Norris. Norris claimed the Roblin government and police crimes harmed Canadian civilization and criticized the The Pas political handling while J A Campbell and others spoke on local issues before candidate Bill Carriere arrived to cheers.
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Slaney
Norris
Pas
Roblin
McDonald
Guntis
J.A. Campbell
Orok
Stephanson
Ernie Joyal
Bill Carriere
Bill
Blockade of rail line used to bar Liberal workers
The Pas witnesses claim a rail blockade aims to keep Liberal workers from construction camps while Conservative workers travel freely. Theodore Stefanik, a Roblin organizer, was admitted by car with whiskey, as critics denounce police and officials enforcing the embargo led by the attorney general.
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Theodore Stefanik
Roblin Machine
Roblin
Stefanik
Dr. Orok
Sunday Service by Mr H Nowell in Dreamland
Winnipeg pastor Mr H Nowell will conduct the Sunday service at Dreamland. The report notes the event is a local church gathering with expected attendees and a sermon focusing on community spirit.
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H. Nowell
Winnipeg
Dreamland
Fires destroy barns in Brandon asylum area
A fire damaged barns at a Brandon asylum site causing about 100000 in losses to the Roblin government. The incident follows a previous fire, and local commentary urges residents of The Pas to vote against opposition at the polls.
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Brandon, Man
Brandon Ins
Roblin
Who Is Responsible for Liquor in The Pas Election
The Winnipeg Telegram accuses the Grits of bringing liquor to The Pas for the election while The Free Press argues liquor would breach prohibition and urges the government to curb any use. It warns both sides may rely on authorities to carry or conceal liquor, with sleuths watching for contraband.
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R. J. Hughes
John Jacobson
P. Pigeon
H. Finger
E. H. Stephenso
T. $. Leitch
I. Glennon
Chas
W . R. H. Bagshaw
W. C. Thomas
P. H. Lamont
H. Halcrow
R.A. McLelland
R. D. Orok
Ottawa
Dr. Orok
Orok
W. J. Roche
Interior
Winnipeg Telegram
Pas
Tory Machine Workers
Free Press
Saskatchewa
Manitoba
The Pas Sports Day Calls Outsiders To See Town Growth
The 1914 Civic Holiday on July 28 features baseball and football tournaments plus canoe races and log hurling. The Athletic Association and town groups urge citizens to help entertain visitors arriving by special train from Melfort and beyond, to showcase The Pas and attract future visitors. An admission fee of 25 cents is planned, with funds needed and volunteers asked to decorate and host guests.
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Athletic Association
Board of Trade
Manitoba
Melfort
New
Pas
H. H. Elliot
Pres. Athletic Association
British justice in Manitoba sparks election clash at Lyric
Mr Norris at the Lyric argues British justice fades in Manitoba while voters in The Pas prepare to decide. Roblin’s Man Friday attempts to silence F J Dixon over Dixon’s Carriere remarks in Centre Winnipeg, reflecting tensions and fear.
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Manitoba
Mr. Norris
North
Roblin
Friday
F. J. Dixon
Dixon
Carriere
Centre Winnipeg
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H.H. Rowatt
Reones
Product Mining and Development Co
Wm. Gilroy
George M. Brown
E. Allen
M. Ledne
F. Smith
J. P. Courcy
R. Montgomery
Robert Wallace
David Clapp
J. E. Rusk
D. C. Burton
H. B. Munro
H. H. Eliott
George N. Taylor
W. Lyon
F. Flanmand
F. J. Hogan
the Pas
W. J. Roche, Esq
Minister of Interior
Minister of the Interior
Lovers Goes
T. C. Norris
T Asylum
Nowell
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