Completion of Hudson Bay Railway Line Progress Report
A Winnipeg source close to the Hudson Bay railway project says completion will take about two years with 175 miles of steel laid and 420 miles to Port Nelson. About 2,000 workers are on site, winter work planned, two major bridges and muskeg issues discussed, food supplies transported via Selkirk and Lake Winnipeg, and Indian labor used for supply runs.
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Winnipeg
Hudson Bay Railway
Winnipeg Free Press
Port Nelson
Pas
Nelson River
Manitoba
Red
Saskatchewan
Hudson Bay
Selkirk
Lake Winnipeg
Hudson Bay railway strike cripples local service
The Hudson Bay railway workers strike after a November 1 wage cut of 20 to 30 percent affects engineers firemen watchmen and oilers. The Pas area faces halted construction to Manitou Rapids as McArthur and Boyd seek talks in Winnipeg while Pinkerton detectives may be dispatched.
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Hudson’s Bay Railway
McArthur & Boyd
Pas
Manitou Rapids
Hudson’s Bay
Gordon
Winnipeg
Presbyterian Ladies Bazaar Delights With Concert At Dreamland
The Presbyterian Ladies U S A held a bazaar and concert at Dreamland on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The fishpond and tea room drew patrons while the domestic table and fancy work stalls showcased home cooking and pink and green decorations. Notable effort by Mrs. Percy Wilson Mrs. Dempsey Mrs. Masterson and others helped make the event a delightful success with a closing concert of quartets and solos.
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Percy Willson
Mises Isobel Sinclair
Muriel Hamilton
Oliver Girouard
Mesdames Sinclair
Orok
Canada's Own Soldiering Spirit Shown By Canadian Troops
An English writer extols Canadian troops in the war, praising their composure, stealth, and effectiveness. He recalls Canucks in the veldt using cover, drawing Boer fire, and driving horse losses, while noting their loyalty to the Empire and practical courage.
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M.I
Kraal
Celyon
Stanley
Bobs
Mealie
German Spy Arrest Shocks The Pas Community
The Northwest Mounted Police arrested F. G. W. Hoffman a German naval reserve gun captain after two weeks of surveillance. Hoffman admitted his allegiance to Germany and said he planned to return to Europe to fight. He had lived in Prince Albert Beaver Lake and Cumberland and worked at The Pas hospital. he is detained as a prisoner of war pending authorities.
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Northwest Mounted Police
F.G. W. Hoffman
French
N.W.M. P
Hoffman
Germany
Canada
Pas
Prince Albert
Beaverlake
Cumberland
Inaugurating New Management at Dreamland Theatre
Messrs. Allen and Moore opened their tenure with a Monday social dance at Dreamland, praised floor preparation, 18 numbers performed, encores noted, and plans for regular events. Attendees enjoyed music by Mrs. Bell, Mr. Arndt, and Lafontaine et family, with card lounge in the gallery and strict no smoking enforcement.
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Allen and Moore
Dreamland Theatre
Sweet Home
Bell
Arndt
Keddie
Weir
Turkey Responds Slowly as Britain Seeks Aid from Austria
A terse report notes Turkey gives no immediate reply to British requests while Austria becomes the focal point for potential cooperation. Diplomatic channels remain open though progress appears tentative.
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