Bates Assumes Command of Northern Division
St Louis July 15 Major General John C Batts today formally assumed command of the northern division of the army.
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
3
St Louis July 15 Major General John C Batts today formally assumed command of the northern division of the army.
In the District Court of the Second Judicial District Utah Weber County Clara Rosewater sues August E Detmers and Margaret Pickett. A sheriff sale on February 2 1904 at noon at the county courthouse Ogden lists numerous parcels in blocks three and four Central Park annex Ogden City as the subject property with all appurtenances. Joseph W. Balley Sheriff R S H W Cave Deputy Sheriff Ogden January 9 1904.
Weber County Utah grants to Utah Independent Telephone Company a 50 year franchise to erect and maintain poles wires and fixtures on public roads. Poles to be placed without hindering travel. county held harmless from damages. Certification confirms copy true and correct with votes aye by Stanford and Wilson.
In Omaha a banquet honored retiring Union Pacific president Horace Burt as W H Bancroft vice president and general manager of the Oregon Short Line was chosen to succeed Burt. Bancroft will base in Omaha with part time Salt Lake City, reflecting Oregon Short Line changes and San Pedro line alignment with Harriman interests.
Cheyenne reports Supt. W. L. Park of the Wyoming division left for Omaha to confer with Union Pacific head officials. It is said the talks concern the selection of a new general manager and division superintendents are also expected to meet with the new GM.
William H. Bancroft, long time vice president and line head in Salt Lake City, was appointed vice president and general manager of the Union Pacific yesterday. He will retain Oregon Short Line duties while Calvin remains assistant general manager and supervises operating tasks. Observers expect Bancroft to rise to a higher operating chief role across the two systems.
In Weber County Utah a summons is issued in the District Court Second Judicial District. John E Crites plaintiff requires Susie Crites defendant to answer within twenty days if served in county or thirty days otherwise. Failure to respond may lead to judgment by default. Attorney Joseph Chez signs the summons with office address in Ogden Utah.
A reported clash between Mountain Park and Snyder residents in Snyder Oklahoma left four Mountain Park people seriously shot. A bridge near homes being moved was torn down amid claims by Snyder locals that Mountain Park residents were demolishing it. A posse aided by officers prevented further demolition and more trouble is anticipated.
Cyril Arthur Pearson, chairman of Joseph Chamberlain's tariff commission, hosted a banquet at Hyde Park hotel in London for Chamberlain and the commission. The hall displayed colonial flags and orchids as Pearson praised the commission's historic potential and benefits to Britain and the empire. Chamberlain toasted Pearson, calling him the greatest hustler he has ever known.
Ogden City Board of Education invites sealed bids for a property at Grant Avenue and Twenty fifth Street. The tract measures about 125 by 132 feet with a 10 foot wide right of way, located in Ogden. Bids due 3 00 p m Friday January 15 1904 at the Clerk’s office Eccles Building room 404. A certified check of not less than one per cent of the bid is required. The Board may reject any or all bids. Further details from Clerk THOMAS DP DEE President.
Estate of Charles E B Dufur in Weber County Utah. Creditors must file claims with vouchers at John B Bagley law office first National Bank building Ogden Utah by May 7 1504. Nelllig Dufur is listed as Administratrix.
Estate of Rozella Hadlock. James Calvirt is administrator. The law office of George Halverson, attorney, Ogden Utah, demands on or before May 15, 1903.
Notice seeks owners to leave word at Standard for F F Barrow Warren or. It lists wintering services for horses including breeding hay and grain and stable space at 96 dollars per month and requests haying addresses for contact.
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