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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
2
A Manitoba town controversy argues for a liquor license over local option. The letter cites Moosomin Hartney and a petition by 300 locals to Ottawa, claiming licenses curb excess and boost activity. It notes the town’s blockade of drink led to shifts of grain and reduced commerce, urging restraint on prohibition.
Reports indicate significant development work planned at Beaver Lake this winter. Dr. Chadwick, now in The Pas, treats local horses while CNR prepares a publicity push tied to Beaver Lake Gold Mining Co. machinery. Wilson and Martin plan to move mining gear to Beaver Lake with a flat boat next week.
The Ontario lands and mines department notes Canada could expand chemical production after Germany curbed imports. German supply has driven half the world demand for sodium cyanide, tied to zinc deposits in Canada. Canadians explore feldspar near Kingston and The Pas as sources for potash and fertilizer production.
Messrs. Joe Asher and J B Dem bensky have purchased Louis Bacon stock and transfer it to their new store two doors below the Bank of Commerce. They recently returned from Winnipeg with a fresh stock on view.
Amsterdam reports the Belgian government has relocated its capital to Ostend. Ministers and staff moved at noon as refugees flee from Antwerp to Holland. Fierce fighting continues between Audhenside and Beughem with German forces repulsed after Belgian reinforcements arrived.
A concert at the Lyric theatre in The Pas drew about 250 citizens despite bad weather to support the Canadian Patriotic Fund. Dr H H Elliott chaired and spoke on patriotism, praising contributions and urging further donations. The event raised 70 and a letter reported 65 deposited to the fund with more subscriptions expected.
The Thanhouser Film Company and Winnipeg Tribune offer a $10,000 prize for the best solution to the Million Dollar Mystery. Winners must write a solution of up to 100 words before January 14 and the judges Harold MacGrath Lloyd Lonergan and Miss MacTinee will decide.
One admission ticket during the week at the Lyric Theatre entitles the holder to a chance in a grand free distribution Saturday night. Twenty one cash prizes will be awarded, with winners selected at the end of the first show on that evening.
The regular town council meeting convened at 7 45 pm with Councillors Stitt Anderson Brown Shieff and Armstrong present and Mayor absent Anderson chaired. Items include water service forms by G A Williams a water connection report by R A McLellan a by law for impounding animals read and passed plus contracts with Finger Lumber Co and Roberts Filter Mfg Co and a cement floor for the power house. bills totaling 3305 19 were paid.
J Carlisle Smith of the Boston Nationals broke his leg above the ankle after sliding into second base in the ninth inning of the afternoon game. The injury occurred during the World Series opener between New York and Boston, leaving Smith unable to continue.
Five men were wounded in a street fight at Clark and Randolph in Chicago this afternoon. Injured include politician Barney Bertsehe detective sergeant William Egan detective sergeant James Monaghan and Nathan Spira, plus an unidentified bystander.
London officials announce the death of Sir William Carington K C B keeper of the King's privy purse. The prominent officer was found dead in his bed today at his residence amid official inquiries and tributes from colleagues.
Amsterdam dispatch reports disrupted lines with Antwerp and notes another fortress fallen to German forces.
Montreal authorities today ratified a proposal to raise the companys authorized stock by 75 million dollars, expanding from 260 million to 335 million. Sir Thomas Shaughnessy supported the measure, confirming the railroads growing financial footing.
Early today despatches report the arrival in England of the first Canadian contingent totaling 38,000 men. The dispatch marks the start of a larger Canadian force arriving for service in the war effort.
An official report states hard fighting continues at Lens with the battle line condition generally satisfactory. French soldiers are described as fighting with the greatest dash and bravery as German cavalry is held in check north of Lille.
German forces resist Baltic and Polish fronts as reinforcements move from Konigsberg to slow the Russian advance through the Vistula region. Skirmishes reported near Optaw and Sandomier with no credible Persian anti Russian uprising.
German retreat continues in East Prussia as fortified positions between Wierxboro and Lyck are evacuated. Churchill visits Antwerp to confer with Belgian staff while German attacks on the city slacken. Paris reports German forces near Lille pulling back to bolster the right wing. Economists forecast global war costs at 17.6 billion dollars in six months. Japan confirms destruction of the German base at Marshall Islands. Russians defeated by Austrians at Uzsok Pass on the Galicia border. Cholera spreads in Austria Hungary. Budapest schools closed.
Reports from London and Ottawa detail the submarine E9 returning safely after sinking a German torpedo boat destroyer off the Ems. The same boat earlier sank the German cruiser Hela about three weeks prior.
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