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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
2
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W M Jeffers named general manager succeeding Charles Ware who resigned. Jeffers rose from division superintendent with Omaha HQ to lead operations from Omaha to Ogden, praised as a diligent, far reaching railroad official trusted to coordinate across the system.
In a tribute to railroad genius, Coliier extols the yard as a vast network of signals and pathways. He evokes night scenes with signal lamps and locomotives, praising the timeless marvels of rail transport over flashy new tech.
The article critiques Rear Admiral Cradock's approach at the Battle of the Good Hope on November 1 1914. It argues the British plan failed due to misjudged conditions and criticizes the Admiralty’s excuses for defeat, noting Cradock's lack of initiative against the German fleet Gneisenau and Scharnhorst.
A wartime dispatch outlines a strategy to trap the enemy by sealing waterways around Leigoland and the mouth of the Ktal canal. It suggests forcing a larger naval engagement to decide mastery of the sea, with Germans potentially accepting the challenge.
A letter defends the Ogden City public schools against plans to raid school funding to cover past debts. It praises newly elected Superintendent Girvler, urges unity to support education, and warns that attacking school finances harms the city’s credit and children’s learning, urging the campaign to focus on proper remedies this fall.
Salt Lake Tribune reports a German victory claim amid World War I naval actions. British admiralty says Gorriana returned to port while enemy fleet pressed forward, suggesting main British battle fleet arrivals influenced the outcome.
A damaged report claims British losses in a naval engagement and suggests German force superiority, noting the fight occurred near British waters while dreadnoughts were distant. German losses are estimated between 68,000 and 89,000 tons for Jaeger warships, with British loss around 160,000 tons.
SHERIFF S SALE In the District Court of Weber County Utah Amelia G Metheeters Plaintiff versus Minslow Newman Defendant to be sold at sheriff sale on June 10 1916 at 12 oclock noon at the South Front Door Weber County Court House Ogden City Weber County Utah Lot 26 Block 7 Central Park Adds How to Ogden City Utah.This May 1916 W Wl Skeen Attorney for Plaintiff T A Devine Sheriff Weber County Utah Curtis Allison Deputy Sheriff
Utah market notes rising stocks with Alta Con and Amalgamated strong. Industrial shares like Utah Idaho continue solid while New Quincy and Bay State show varied activity. Morning quotations and trade details include numerous small lots and prices, with general strength in industrials and mining names amid brisk private-wire reporting.
Historical note records a crowded slate of mines banks and companies with varied bids and prices. Named entities include Quincy, Rochestur Mines, Uncle Sam, American Con, First National and Deseret Savings among others noting bids and asks in the era. The list documents financial activity and industrial players across multiple towns and firms.
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