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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1913
Page
1
Brandon board endorses Le Pas push for compulsory construction of connecting lines to the Hudson Bay railway. Vegreville and Melfort boards back the plan, urging Dominion and provincial authorities to start work as soon as possible to boost transport for western agriculture and imports.
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan on November 9 reports Lake Superior lashed by a 50 mile gale for 36 hours. Ice coats steamers arriving from Superior ports while north and northeast winds drive waves and spray to freeze on vessels. Detroit and Toronto also report the season’s most severe wind and snow storm disrupting shipping and train service.
A sweeping snow sleet and wind storm disrupted a large section of the country today and into the night. Ten inches of snow accumulated during the day as communications and travel were severely hampered across the region.
Auguste Henri de Trémaudan born July 14 1874 at St Chrysostome Quebec is named Canada born editor who leaves the Herald chair. He studied in France and Canada, taught in Regina and Manor, Sask, practiced law, opened a Manitoba paper and plans to move to Winnipeg in December.
Henry L. Rice of the Dominion Millers' Association argues Le Pas and Port Nelson will rival Winnipeg and Montreal in growth if the Hudson Bay Railway route is developed. He urges government support for a direct sea link or subsidies to protect the Hudson Bay trade against the North Atlantic pool and stresses western farmers' need for the route. He praises Le Pas and envisions a bustling city at the muskeg site, planning a return visit.
Ottawa reports the Hudson Bay area will gain direct wireless comms with the outside world this winter. Salvaged equipment from the wrecked steamer Serene has been recovered and will be installed and in operation before Christmas.
Ottawa reports government plans and specifications for new Port Nelson elevators have been received from several contracting firms. Government engineers will review the proposals and select the best specifications for tendering, with construction to follow promptly.
Prominent figures greet General Bramwell Booth on arrival in Winnipeg last week. A cable despatch reports ex-Fimpress Eugenie gravely ill at Chislehurst with death expected soon.
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