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William M. Ritter

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Feb 19, 1864

William McClellan Ritter was born in Lycomin County, Pennsylvania

1890

William Ritter began a logging operation in Mercer county

Other events that happened on or around 1890

1901

William M. Ritter Lumber Company was incorporated

Other events that happened on or around 1901

1907

The William Ritter Lumber Company was indicted by a federal grand jury on charge of peonage

Other events that happened on or around 1907

1924

William Ritter made headline for sharing $3 million in company stock with his employees

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May 21, 1952

William Ritter died


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