Beaver Lake Rock Display Spurs Mining Campaign
The Pas Herald reports its summer effort to publicize Beaver Lake mining by sending a representative and 200 pounds of gold bearing rock to Winnipeg for preview with mining and business men including R Creelman of the Canadian Northern Railway. The paper funded the 175 cost and now seeks ten tons of rock for mill testing while inviting local businessmen to access the information.
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Never Again: demand to crush German war machine
Arnold White argues in the London World that the war must end only after German warships are sunk, fortresses razed, the army disbanded, munitions destroyed, and the leaders of the war system shot or exiled. He condemns militarism and calls for lasting peace.
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Arnold White
London
Not Twice: Call for Democracy Against Autocratic Rule
The Nation in London argues against forcing seven states to risk death and ruin for rulers who offer only hurried summaries of crises. It warns that such orders would abandon democracy and restore autocratic rule, a stance supported by many in various countries.
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London
The Pas Volunteers Rally To Support Empire War Effort
In August 1914 The Pas hosts a rally praising Britain and Canada’s duty to defend freedom. Speakers urge volunteers to act bravely, uphold manly conduct, and support dependents of soldiers while fundraising relief. A message from returned volunteers thanks the town for its sending off and support.
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Scotland Overrun by Spies Reported in Town
William Thomson who passed through the town on Wednesday last reports a letter from Scotland describing his brother’s cycling stoppage by three sentries and impeded travel. He adds that pickets line the coast and trenches are being dug widely with many spies arrested and one shot after trial.
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Scotland
New Pope Elected in Rome as Benedict XV
Rome reports Cardinal Della Chiesa elected pope and to take the title Benedict XV. He serves as archbishop of Bologna and was previously an assistant to Cardinal Gasparri.
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Italy
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President to ask for $100,000,000 war tax in Congress
Washington reports President Wilson will appear before the House and Senate to seek a war tax of 100 million dollars. The measure is slated for consideration as the nation mobilizes for war.
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