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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1913
Page
1
John Armstrong resigns from the post as chief engineer and J Porter is named to succeed him toward transferring headquarters to Le Pas. The change shifts leadership and base location while preserving organizational structure and responsibilities.
Ottawa reports J B Armstrong resigns as chief engineer of the Hudson Bay railway and will enter contracting. He will be replaced by J Porter. head offices shift to The Pas. McArthur cites progress with steel on 130 miles, ties delay, aiming to near Port Nelson by end of next season.
Transport arrangements to Port Nelson will begin as soon as navigation opens. There is a possibility that railway contractors may also start work on the road from the Bay end.
Ottawa reports estimates totaling 50 million dollars prepared by the Public Works department, about two million above last year. The Treasury Board will review. Few new projects are planned, but ongoing works are extensive, including harbor improvements, dredging, and dry dock construction.
Ottawa reports deny a resignation by Hon. F. Cochrane Minister of Railways. He has not resigned and has no such plan unless a complete breakdown occurs. He is in poor health and will do little until Parliament's session ends, and if retirement occurs it would likely involve a smaller department.
Port Huron Ontario reports the recent Great Lakes storm caused an estimated five million dollars in losses to shipowners and shippers and claimed about 250 lives. Bodies and wreckage wash ashore as rescuers search. Two ships, the Regina and Chas. Price, show lifebuoys from other vessels, hinting at a collision.
The Pas column relays claims about harsh conditions in Hudson Bay railway camps. Kielcheski describes illness, denied hospital care, and deductions for medical dues and mail. The reply defends camp management and accuses the correspondent of exaggeration and personal attacks on Dr. Orok MPP.
Ottawa reports confirm the steamer Karluk and Stefansson explorers are missing after August gales in northern seas. The ship left Victoria B C on June 17 seeking the last Arctic geographical mystery and is feared total loss with no trace found.
A protest has been entered against the Chateauguay county election of James Morris Conservative. The move is on behalf of defeated candidate Hon. Sidney Fisher. The dispute centers on the Montreal ballot in the November 19 context.
A disastrous blaze struck Vancouver on the 16th destroying property valued at 300000 dollars. Fire crews fought the flames though the full extent of the damage remained under investigation.
Fifteen workmen building a power plant on the Cote St. Paul side of Lachline canal were upset from their boat by waves from a passing steamer. Seven or more men are reported drowned.
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