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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
4
News of the Town notes a new school house in Finger ville nearly finished and street electric lights turned on for the first time. Various locals, visits, building projects, a charity sale, and a successful basket social at Slaney's hall are mentioned with multiple residents and events.
Presence of mind by Ben Dembensky averted a serious blaze at Everybodys store when leaking gasoline from the lighting system ignited clothing. He seized and carried out the burning garments despite suffering a bad burn to one hand now bandaged with sweet oil.
The Board of Trade lists totals from various donors for the Patriotic Fund. Names include the Lyric Theatre Patriotic Concert and organizations such as the B C Congregation and Walter Geer with several small donations. Overall sum recorded is $123.00 with notes from H. H. Evwherr as secretary-treasurer.
A prominent The Pas resident quotes a close relative in Montreal describing a letter from Belgium that allegedly reports thirty Engle nurses returning with both hands cut off. The source notes the claim as a declarative statement and unclear provenance.
A fragmented line from a historical paper condemns a vile act and predicts severe punishment. The brief reference underscores a strong call for justice and deterrence in a public tone. The text hints at moral outrage without detailing the incident.
Forbes-Robertson, a renowned English actor in the United States, explains he cannot enlist due to age and relatives in combat. He offers autographed photographs for $1 to aid the war fund, and reports strong public response as he signs them between stage duties.
Le Temps in Paris published M. Ribot's statement detailing the Bank of France gold reserve at 168 million pounds and silver reserve at 12 million pounds, with 179 million pounds in bills on hand. He asserts France is not exhausted of resources and can raise funds for any necessary loan.
A London despatch reports the British cruiser Undaunted has captured a German mine-layer formerly used as a hospital ship in the North Sea. Cettinje notes the French cruiser Waldeck Rousseau sank an Austrian submarine off the Dalmatian coast and bombarded Cattaro. In Tokio a Japanese cruiser Takachepo was sunk by a mine.
Kiao Chau reports one officer and nine crew members saved from a 357 crew. In London a mob of 5,000 rioters attacked German stores at Deptford but police subdued them after more than three hours. The arrival of Admiral von Tirpitz in Antwerp is seen as confirmation that Germany plans a strike on England when feasible.
Unity Church holds Sunday school at 2 30 and evening service at 7 30 led by Rev A Lougheed. Roman Catholic Masses and catechism scheduled with Lent Wednesday Friday 7 15 pm services. Anglican worship times include morning prayers 10 am litany 3 pm and evening prayer 7 pm with holy Communion on first and third Sundays. Choir practice Wednesdays 8 pm and all welcome under Rev A Fraser missionary in charge.
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