Wintersteen Testifies In Dynamite Trial Denies All Charges
L B Wintersteen took the stand in his own behalf in a celebrated dynamite trial at Bloomsburg Pa on June 4. He denied every charge and gave a long personal history from mule drives on the towpath to stock holdings with Clifton Knorr and the Knorr estate. He portrayed himself as innocent, detailing business ventures and meetings with Knorr across Reading and Philadelphia while disputing claims about deeds and disreputable lodging.
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Clift Knorte
Barering
Mame
Bloomeburg
Wintersteen
Colonel Knorr
Clifton
Irondale
Equity Anl
James Bearlet
Waller
Knorr
Clifton Knorr
Reading
New York
Bloomsburg
J. D. Branning
Wilkes-Barre
Clits
Philadelphia
Cherry Street
Market Street
Neversink Road
Edward Erst
Barre
Exhotel
Mediac
Tos Not Banett
Koorr
Bloomsburg Witness Testifies In Explosive Case Proceedings
The Bloomsburg witness described his morning trip with H. 8. Barring to Nanticoke and back and explained sleeping on the Hayman couch to avoid disturbance. He testified about aiding Knorr with money and job leads and denied threats or visits to disorderly houses. The trial recessed with Wintersteen still testifying as court adjourned.
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Barring
Nanticoke
Jury
Knorr
Peter W. Evans
Reading
West Milton
Hayman's
Wintersteen
P. G
Marie Wilson
Indian Scare Not Over With Sioux Threats Persisting
A Miles City report says Captain Reed’s Fort Custer forces urge families to return claiming protection for Indians and whites, but settlers east of Tongue River build a stone fort amid fears. Sioux reportedly declined to aid Cheyenne, while accusations of government weapons and obstruction by agents spark calls to remove Indian Agent Stouch. Suspects in Hoover murder include Badger Crow Standing Elk. Colonel Sheridan orders investigation into Tongue River troubles and threats to Miles City route.
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Denver
Col
Miles City
Man
Reed
Fort Custer
Otter Creek
Tongue River
Circle Barr Ranch
Stouch
Washington
Young Hoover
Philip Badger
Sam Crow
Standing Elk
Chief Red Bird
Badger
Carlisle University
War Department
Sheridan
St. Paul
Department
Two Missing Americans Vanish Near Purango Mexico
P R Boles and Henry Remer two young American mining engineers from Michigan disappeared after leaving Purango heading to a mining camp eighty miles west. They failed to reach the camp and are believed lost in the Mexican mountains or victims of bandits. They traveled without a guide.
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Purango
Mexico
P. R. Boles
Henry Remer
Michigan
Here
Besieged by office seekers menacing new Oklahoma governor
Oklahoma's new governor faces a flood of applicants for territorial posts and endorsements. Over 1,000 hopefuls press for offices, including 7h applicants for oil inspector positions paying 2000 dollars annually.
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Oklahoma
Perry
Actress Emily Bancker Dies in Albany Hospital
Albany June 4 Emily Bancker actress died this morning at Albany hospital of peritonitis after a short illness. Her husband Thomas W. Ryley manager was with her. they were visiting his aunt in this city when illness began.
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Albany
Emily Bancher
Albany Hospital
Thomas W. Ryley
Hiram Gee Painting Fellowship Awarded at Syracuse University
Syracuse N Y June 4 The Hiram Gee fellowship in painting at Syracuse University was awarded yesterday to Flora M Williams of Bayre Pa. The fellowship established by the late Hiram Gee of New York funds a year of study in art in Europe.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Hiram Gee
Syracuse University
Flora M. Williams
Bayre, Pa
New York
Europe
Wheat Prospects Improve in Ohio June Crop Report
The June crop report by the Ohio state board of agriculture shows wheat prospects up four points from the previous report, now at percentage figures. The release notes improved yields amid favorable growing conditions across the state.
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Ohio
Columbus
State Board of Agriculture
Smuggling Beer At Navy Academy Sparks Investigation
Naval Academy officials probe the delivery of a keg of beer found on academy grounds last night. The item was discovered in a back area and a colored man is reported as connected to the incident in Annapolis Maryland.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Academy
Japanese Still Talking of War and Hawaii Tensions
Reports from San Francisco dated June 4 indicate Japan threatens Hawaii over Japanese emigrants. The Mariposa brings word that Japanese minister Shimamura is angered by Hawaii's refusal to admit arrivals, while U S officials claim immigration rules were enforced fairly. A Japanese cruiser was ordered toward Honolulu signaling heightened tension. In a separate note, Luetgert murder case developments include Mary Siemering delivering a package containing 1400 dollars to Luetgert’s jail visit, with ties to Mrs. Feldt and ongoing grand jury proceedings.
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San Francisco
Cal
Japan
Hawaii
United States
Mariposa
Honolulu
Shimamura
Foreign Office
Hirjel
Puget Sound
Toklo
Mary Siemering
Luetgert
Luidtgert
Business failures rate by trade in 1896 summarizes Bradstreet findings
Bradstreet in New York releases a three year study claiming to chart business failures across 37 major trades. In 1896 failures reached 14 per 1000 overall, with clothing and bicycle firms worst hit at 77 and 61 per 1000 respectively, while manufacturing and other goods sectors followed.
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New York
Bradstreet's
Rebels led by a woman in Philippine uprising
News from Hong Kong reports the widow of Dr. Rizal leading a rebel company in Cavite Province with rifles. Headquarters are at Nate, Cavite, as Spanish forces claim three Cavite victories. Mrs. Rizal, stepdaughter of a Hong Kong retiree, vowed to continue her husband's cause after his execution.
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Tacoma
Hong Kong
Rizal
Nate
Cavite
Toklo
Had 1400 For Luetgert Grand Jury Hearings Begin
The Chicago grand jury opened the Luetgert wife murder case today and began hearing witnesses but did not complete the session. A servant arrived with 1400 dollars and was hustled before the panel as part of the proceedings.
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Chicago
Luetgert
New York Trade Review Says May Failures Bring Encouragement
R G Dun and Co reports May failures smaller across manufacturing and trading sectors, with general stores at low levels. Prices show improvement, resembling early 1879 trends. Iron and copper markets firm, rail mills full, and Duluth ore shipments record weekly totals. Failures 241 in U S vs 234 last year.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Manufacure
Bessemer
Tinets Company
Corea
Chicago
Duluth
Minnesota Iron Company
Carnegie Mines
Lake
United States
Canada
The King of Siam In Rome On Arrival
The king and Siamese princes arrived in Rome with state honors. King Humbert and the Prince of Naples greeted them at the railroad station and escorted them to the Quirinal. Queen Margherita, Crown Princess Helene, and ministers welcomed them as troops lined the route. They will visit the pope before departure.
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Rome
Siam
Humbert
Naples
Quirinal
Margherita
Helene
Mr Cleveland Declines Venezuela Boundary Arbitration
William L Scruggs confirms ex President Cleveland has declined to act as arbitrator in the Venezuelan boundary dispute He wrote Crespo an autograph letter saying his former position makes it unwise to accept the role The legation had denied the report earlier in Washington June 4.
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Venezuela
Washington
William L. Scruggs
Legation
Cleveland
Crespo
Libel to Call a Man an A. P. A. Not Criminal in Omaha
After a ten day trial the police judge in Omaha ruled it was not criminal libel to falsely label a man as an A. P. A. member. Theodore Bennett was accused of branding Senator Howell thus claiming he is part of the order and alleging it cost Howell the mayoral race.
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A. P
Omaha
Neb
Theodore Bennett
Howell
Treasury reports June circulation rise to 1.60 billion
The treasury's June 1 statement shows circulation totaling 1,600,721,406 dollars, an increase of 153,140,612 dollars from the same date last year.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Nearly a Half Century in Jail
Indianapois Ind June 4 Jeato Way was sentenced to seven years in the Indiana State Prison today for counterfeiting He is 6 years old and has served forty-fye years in jail.
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Indianapollo
Ind
Jeato Way
Indiana State
Last G A R encampment ends amid resolutions and lynching
The Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic closes its encampment after approving a resolution commending Gov. Hastings action while deferring recognition of the Ladies of the Grand Army to the national convention. A lynching of Mitchell follows a murder conviction, with mob violence shocking Springfield.
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Soldiers' Orphans’ Schools
Sample
Morrison
Department of the Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania
Leuper
Philadelphia
Grand Army of the Republic
National Grand Army of the Republic
Lynchers Kill In Urbana After Negro Suspect Lynching
Four men died and ten were wounded when a mob confronted the jail in Urbana Ohio and killed Charles Mitchell the accused rapist with Ohio National Guard assistance. Victims include Harvey Bell Upton Baker Wesley Bowen Zach Wank and Dr Charles Thompson. Mrs Eliza Gaumer who was assaulted may die. Authorities fear further clashes as funerals and tensions rise.
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Urbana
Ohio National Guard
Charles Mitchell
Eliza Gaumer
Mitchell
Harvey Bell
Upton Baker
Farmer
Wesley Bowen
Cable
Zach Wank
Lees
Deaton
Gus Weiser
Ray Dickson
John Mkeever
Ray McLure
Urb 'Olu Irbani
Roberts for Treasurer Nominations Move in Senate
Washington June 4 The president sent nominations for key treasury posts Ellis H Hoberta to be treasurer of the United States Conrad N Jordan to be sub treasurer of the United States at New York City William E Andrews to be treasury department auditor and William B Brown to be war department auditor Ellis H Roberts a Utica native and longtime Republican ally of Platt is named for treasurer amid a compromise keeping Jordan as sub treasurer in New York The move follows past political battles and outlines salaries and bond requirements for the offices.
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Washington
Senate
Eillis H. Hoberta
New York
United States
Conrad N. Jordan
New York City
William E. Andrews
Nebraska
Treasury Department
William B. Brown
Pennsylvania
War Department
Ellis H. Roberts
Utica
N. Y
Yale College
Utica Herald
Roberts
Roscoe Conkling
Senator Platt
Senator Conkling
Platt
Robert
Congress
Scott Lord
Harrison
Gage
Jordan
Eac-Teasurer
Sub
Treasury
Hoberts
Franklin National Bank
James
Bank
Railroad Earnings Rising for Western Lines
The general passenger agents of the larger western roads report higher earnings in the current period compared with last year. For the first time in many months the passenger department earnings show an increase over the same period in the prior year.
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Chicago
Winter meeting testimony and global notes in brief
Winter meeting testimony centers on self representation. Japan shows anger toward Hawaii amid encampment close. Spain’s chair in turmoil and labor rights spark Governor Hastings signs protection for workers in unions. Local tales include Medal of Honor Legion banquet and a serious brick assault.
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T Ww Ik
Wintermtgenn
G. A. BR
Japan
Hawaii
Chais
Spain
Binte
Hastings
Washington
Jermyn
America
Christian Endeavor Convention
New York
Gwalla
Conuimsuet Nowa
Queen Regent Active in Madrid Cuban Reform Plans
Madrid June 4. The Queen Regent held a palace conference with the president of the senate the Marquia Pazo de la Merized who said he had advised reforms in Cuba. General Martinez de Campos is now summoned to assist in carrying out reforms in Cuba. Senor Silvera among those summoned to the palace. Campos to Madrid not tied to any party and not concerned with the crisis politically.
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Senor Silvera
Madrid
Senate
Marquia Pazo de la Merized
Martinez DE Campos
Spain
Asale
Cuba
Political maneuvering tests Canovas continuation in office
The discussion centers on whether keeping Canovas del Castillo as premier will resolve the crisis. A. Pidal, president of the chamber, plans a conference with the Queen Regent. Martinez de Campos travels to Madrid to address Cuban issues. Francisco Silvera, dissident conservative leader, is summoned to the palace as talks on a Paris Bank of Spain branch reportedly collapse.
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Senor Canovas del Castillo
Chamber of Deputies
Senor
A. Pidal
Marshal Martinez de Campos
Madrid
Francisco Silvera
Peliticiana
Pauper Heir to 4 Million Marries Montana Girl
In Great Falls North Carolina supreme court division awards John Vance a 4 million dollar estate. The 71 year old intends to marry Alice Crockman 16, daughter of a Montana section boss. He resigns his job to join his bride and move to the South.
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Great Falls
Mont
John Vance
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Alice Crockman
Montana
Crossman
Vance
Oklahoma Wheat Crop Expected To Reach 30 Million Bushels
Oklahoma wheat output is forecast at 30,000,000 bushels after a Bur ington Commission expert Frank G Goodnaugh completed a one week inspection. At ten cents per bushel the thriving crop would boost territorial prosperity. The report notes about one hundred train cars of hogs shipped weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Oklahoma
Frank G. Goodnaugh
Burington Commission Company
St. Louis
Wind and Rain Roil Northern Texas Destroy Homes
A severe wind and rain storm swept through Northern Texas on June 4 causing major crop damage and structural destruction. In Fort Worth three homes were blown from their foundations and a church struck by lightning. In Arlington two residents, U Laseter and L J Prose, were seriously injured when a house collapsed on them.
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Dalley
Tex
Texas
Fort Worth
Arlington
U. Laseter
L. J. Prose
Genoa Shipping Movements Reported June 4
Arrival Werra New York via Gibraltar and Naples Naples Sailed Eme from Genoa New York via Gibraltar Southampton Sailed Augusta Victoria From Hambore New York New York Cleared Lucania Liverpool La Touraine Havre Obdam Rotterdam via Boulogne
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Genoa
Werra
New York
Gibraltar
Naples
Eme
Southampton
Augusta Victoria
Hambore
Lucania
Liverpool
la Touraline
Havre
Obdam
Rotterdam
Boulogne
Weather forecast for the Middle States and New England
The Herald forecasts parity cloudy and slightly cooler conditions in the Middle States and New England with local rain and thunderstorms near the coast, fresh southerly to westerly winds, clearing later. Sunday is expected to bring fair, much cooler weather with frosts in northern and western districts and fresh westerly to northwesterly winds.
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New York
Middle States
New England
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Commonwealth
Scarlet
Him
Hoover
P.R. Boles
H. Remer
Mexican
Emily Bancker
Honolua
Bradstreet
Mes. Rizal
Philippine Islands
MR. Cleveland
Col. Carte
G. A. Jr
Jal
Court House
Ganson
Springfield
McLean
Cano
Vas
Campos
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