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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1913
Page
2
The notice outlines pricing for a Northland journal, listing annual and advance rates and noting publication norms. It mentions the publisher and the manager duties at the Cor Fiecher Ave corner.
The Saskatoon Saturday Press urged forming a small start up grain exchange as the Hudson Bay railway and grain elevator near Saskatoon develop. It noted Moose Jaw already has one and Calgary operates, with Saskatoon likely to host the terminus and future growth. The piece questions Le Pas as the alternate exchange site and calls for civic discussion as elections approach. It also notes the resignation of ex chief engineer Armstrong and welcomes J Porter to head the Hudson Bay railway efforts.
The Herald endorses Sinclair, Bunting and Masterson for re election and urges readers to patronize Le Pas Advertisers. The piece contrasts Great Lakes disasters with Bay and Strait events, and dismisses a plan to film Le Pas scenes this winter as a poor idea, noting the cold impression.
The piece debates whether Bob Kerr or Finger should be Le Pas mayor while noting a defunct editor may publish spear points. It laments council bylaw delays, a ditching tender, and tax concerns, then wryly observes town oddities from tips to a prisoner’s escape for tobacco.
The Press of Canada notes the steamer Alette and the earlier Science losses in Hudson Bay. It argues the Hudson Bay route remains viable but criticizes the Department of Railways and Canals for delaying Port Nelson wharf and other facilities, suggesting postponement to next summer worsened the situation.
Lady Strathcona wife of Canada's "grand old man" has died in London at age after a week of cold developing into pneumonia. She was daughter of the late Richard Hardisty of Montreal, factor for the H. B. Co. The couple recently celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.
London Ontario Free Press argues the Hudson Bay railway progress requires terminal facilities to integrate land and ocean transport once the line reaches the bay. The piece stresses overcoming challenges within a year and emphasizes coordinated transport systems.
The Times marine correspondent critiques the grounding of the steamer Alette in Nelson river, challenging Ottawa’s safety assurances for Hudson Bay navigation. Officials hoped English underwriters would favor Hudson Bay routes over the St. Lawrence, but the incident casts doubt on that premise.
A series of mishaps disrupted transport and landing of government supplies at Port Nelson, Hudson Bay. The writer warns such incidents may fuel anti Hudson Bay railway attacks and questions navigation safety despite the era of modern gear. Further explanations on recent wrecks are awaited.
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