Schley court hearing hears Sears on Santiago battle
Lieutenant Commander James H. Sears testifies about Admiral Schley’s leadership and bravery during the Santiago campaign. He recounts the Brooklyn’s role, distances to enemy ships, and Schley’s calm under fire while acknowledging other officers and action details.
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Washington
Schley
Raynor
James H. Shears
Admiral Schley
Brooklyn
Spain
N. E. Mason
T. D. Griffins
Simpson
Santiago
Charles Webster
Edward McCaulley
Edurado Nunez
Colon
Commodore Schley
Potts
Commodore Schiey
Fotts
Massachusetts
Vizcaya
Sears
Navy Department
Mr. Raynor
Admiral Dewey
Texas
Police Court Hears Assault Case At Mack Emporium
Ida Mack, proprietor of a house on jail flats, testified against Edward Rodgers in police court for assault and battery after he smashed at her door and tore her clothing. Rodgers was fined ten dollars and costs. The judge limited questioning about the business, while Rodgers sought bail to avoid a twenty day jail term. A West Jefferson line motorman complained of mischief by youths dislodging trolley wires, causing missed connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edouard Redgeres
Ida Mack
Miss Mack
Rodgeres
Mack Emporium
Miss Ida
R. B. Dreibelbiss
Rodgers
West Jefferson Street
Broadway
Markets Review Charts and Wheat Declines
Chicago trading shows wheat slipping after early gains as December opens at 70 percent. Declines follow light trade and profits taken amid mixed signals from Liverpool markets and improved foreign buying. Corn and oats trade dull with small shifts. pork and lard futures edge lower on a softer hog market.
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Chicago
Liverpool
France
Minneapolis
Duluth
South Bend Franchise Granted for Independent Telephone System
The South Bend city council passed the ordinance granting a franchise for an independent telephone system to be installed by Fort Wayne men. Mayor Colfax vetoed it, but the council voted 11 to 3 to override. Financing will come from the Indiana Electrical Investment company of South Bend.
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South Bend
Fort Wayne
Theodore Thorward
Colfax
Indiana Electrical Investment Company
Talk of County Fair Comes Up at Commercial Club
President Alexander Johnson of the farmers association outlined plans for a county fair next year. Farmers pledged to run the project if the city guarantees financial backing against losses from bad weather. Support was strong from Mr. McCulloch and Mr. Randall. A special meeting was set for Thursday evening October 24 to discuss further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Alexander Johnson
Farmers’ Association
McCulloch
Randall
Edwards camp sends nine delegates to state Modern Woodmen convention
Jacob Bill, F. W. Stolte, E. M. Stillwell, W. T. Peckham, L. Wass, F. W. Ketker, G. Lew, J. Brunskill and C. J. Neal left the Wabash for Indianapolis this morning as delegates from Edwards camp to the state convention of Modern Woodmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bill
F. W. Stolte
E. M. Stillwell
W. T. Peckham
L. Wass
F. W. Ketker
G. Lew
J. Brunskill
C. J. Neal
Indianapolis
Edwards Camp
Chicago Livestock Market Summary
Chicago reports cattle receipts of 8 000 with 875 Texans and 2 000 westerns. Prices range for good to prime steers from 6 20 to 6 80 and for cows 1 25 to 4 75. Hogs receipts reach 24 000 with prices 5 75 to 6 55 and bulk sales near 5 90 to 6 25, with declines of 10 to 15 cents.
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Chicago
Texas
New York Markets Report Oct 15 1915 Prices and activity
New York market desk reports firm activity across grains and meats. Wheat and corn show bullish support from Argentine crop news and strong cables. quotes for December and May futures listed. Butter and cheese steady to firm with varied color grades. eggs and pork markets steady amid receipts and trading.
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New York
No. & Western
Traci
Pennsylvania
East Buffalo Market Report Slumps on Cattle and Hog Receipts
East Buffalo N Y Oct 15 Cattle receipts 16 cars holdovers mostly Texas and natives dull and lower with prices 5.00 to 7.00. Hogs receipts 16 cars good grades steady but light to fair lower top 6.80 to 6.85, mixed 6.40 to 6.50, pigs 5.75 to 5.90, grassers 6.00 to 6.25, stags 4.75 to 5.25. Sheep and lambs receipts 10 cars market steady to firm top lambs 4.90 to 5.00, older 3.25 to 4.75, sheep 1.50 to 3.25, wethers 3.35 to 3.65, heavy fat ewes 3.40 to 3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
Texas
Fort Wayne Markets Prices For Flour and Produce
Ort Fort Wayne market notes list prices for flour by type with spring wheat at 3.75 to 4.00 per barrel, winter 3.50 to 3.75, and various commodities such as corn meal, buckwheat, graham, and oils. Also includes midweek city hay market and produce rates for butter, eggs, lard, chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, and fresh produce like potatoes, apples, onions, and honey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Graham
Two Machinists Hurt At Wabash Round House
Charles Case suffered a leg injury when a smoke box front piece fell on him at the Wabash round house. Themas Shevlin injured his eye when a wrench he was using slipped and struck him. Both workers were injured yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Case
Themas Shevlin
Wabash Round House
Tyranny of the Tip on Early Morning Trains
London Jack and White condemns a practice on London, Chatham and Dover and Southeastern services where tips to guards reserve compartments for favored passengers. The system forces others to wait and travel in lower classes after paying first class fares, sparking clashes over seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London, Chatham and Dover
Southeastern
Local notes on officials and social events
Senator Fleming and Judge Studabaker visited the city yesterday. A Fekart Packing wagon was wrecked when a horse ran away in South Wayne. Attorney A. E. Thomas returns from Ontario after his grandfather's funeral last Friday. Miss Mary Meyer and Henry Kruse plan to marry Wednesday at Zion's Lutheran Church with attendants Mamie Heine Edith Reinkensmeier Albert Pfeiffer and Fred Kruse present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Fleming
Indianapolis
Judge Studabaker
Decatur
Fekart Packing Company
South Wayne
A. E. Thomas
Ontario
Mary Meyer
Henry Kruse
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Luehr
Mamie Heine
Edith Reinkensmeier
Albert Pfeiffer
Fred Kruse
Grand selection of men's business suits on sale
A grand assortment of men’s business suits in patterns for the up to date man. Expert tailors ensure a perfect fit. Slaughtered sale price offered for a limited time.
Fall fashions in suits with broad shoulders and fitted waists
The advertisement highlights $15 suits with square-shouldered coats, slim waists, and flared skirts, plus broad-hip trousers narrowing at the ankles. It offers $2.50 pants in the city as a comparison and promotes 75c extra heavy fleece lined underwear at a slaughtered price of 38 cents.
Overcoats Slaughtered Sale at Half-Price Menswear
Promoters tout overcoats and suits at deep discounts claiming style and fabric rivaling higher priced items. They boast true fit from a large stock, with prices described as slaughtered and aimed to outshine competitors. Bold claims of dignity and fashion leadership accompany deals on boys and men's wool tailoring and trousers.
Farmers and railroads tied in national prosperity
The article argues that agricultural and railroad industries drive each other’s growth, with farm prosperity underpinning rail traffic and manufacturing. It notes widespread interdependence of workers and sectors, from farmers to shipbuilders, and highlights King Cotton and King Corn as economic anchors. It also lists New York multilingual press and diverse ethnic newspapers, including German, Hebrew, Italian, Bohemian, French, and others, reflecting broad immigrant media presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Telextrum
Manuufacturers
Railroads
New York
Philadelphia Times
Manhattan
Man Hurt as Horse Tramples Helper at Fort Wayne Stable
John E. Vining employed by Fort Wayne Spoke company was kicked and trampled during stable cleaning on Monday. He sustained painful cuts and bruises and doctors fear spinal injury.
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John E. Vining
Fort Wayne Spoke Company
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