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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1902

Page

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Steel Trusts Assets: Schwab Defends Bond Conversion Plan

United States Steel Corporation answers a stockholder suit seeking to block a 200 million bond conversion. Charles M. Schwab, as president, swears to a detailed asset statement covering mills furnaces ore coal and gas properties and cash totaling about 1.4 billion. The filing argues assets earnings and ownership save millions yearly and refutes alleged false certification.

Newark N. d United States Steel Corporation J. Aspinwall Hodge William H. Curtis Bernard Smith Emery Pet Uver Charles M. Schwab Step Corporation Bir. Schwab Schwab Trimble J. P. Morgan & Co

Court Proceedings and Local Society News in Hagerstown

Report of Hon. Geo J Bennet to distribute balance in the Stevens estate confirms the distribution. Charles C Collins discharged as trustee in Eckmort deceased matter. Miss Ida Katharine Bennet, daughter of the Hagerstown police chief, married Edgar F Bitzer of New York at the bride’s home. The ceremony followed a Pen Mar romance tale. A camping incident in Pen Mar involved a stranger who pinned a rent to his clothing, identifying him as Mr Bitner.

Geo. J. Bennet John F Stevens Jacob Stevens Chas. C. Collins Joseph Eckémrote Ida Katharine Bennet Benner Hagerstown Edgar F. Bitzer New York J. Spangler Kiefer Beaune Mr. Bitner

Deadly mine disaster shocks Johnstown crowd

July 11 reports about a Cambria Company mine explosion in Johnstown Pennsylvania entombed around 200 workers with 600 at work earlier. Rescue teams crawled through debris to reach survivors as families gathered in terror and officials confirmed 111 dead with 49 rescuers risking perilous conditions to reach the trapped.

Johnstown Milly Cambria Company Dan Hetle Carebria Company Company Harry No. 4 Patrick Martin Peter Philip White

Funerals of Victims in Johnstown Disaster

In Johnstown Pennsylvania on July 4 funerals for the 464 disaster victims were held amid smoke over the city. Church bells rang while funeral processions moved through streets to Catholic and Protestant churches for farewell rites.

Johnstown Fr Zezeat Johnstow

Corner in Corn Ends Johns Gates Profits at 1596060

Chicago July 16 The famous John W Gates corn corner ended after private settlements with Harris Gates Co. The July price fell to 63 4 to 65 34 cents, then closed near 53 1 2 cents. Gates profits may exceed 1506003 as shorts settled and market receipts surged from bumper crops of 1900 and 1901. Farmers bore the impact of the abrupt unwind as Harris Gates pulled support and the cash market flooded with corn.

Jwhn Gates Chicago John W. Gates Shorts Harris, Gates & Co Sir. Gates Juiz Harris-Gatés

National Guard Camp Meade Inspection Ordered At Gettysburg

Pennsylvania militia units undergo thorough inspection at Camp Meade with regimental records discipline and equipment checks led by General Gobin. Governor Stone joins the party as the Ninth and Fourth artillery units carry out field exercises amid reports of a court martial for two Philadelphia soldiers. Meanwhile a father and son drown while fishing on the Susquehanna near Columbia.

Pennsylvania Camp Meade Gettysburg National Guard Beimg Gobin tYestailar Stone United Sides Grill Pickett Phelphia Gettisburg

Rio Grande Train Robbed Near Marshall Pass

Masked gunmen halted a Rio Grande narrow gauge passenger train near Sargerts west of Marshall Pass and robbed travelers. Passengers were forced from cars, valuables and watches seized, but no one hurt. two safes were opened yet officials say no loot found. Lawmen from Salina and neighboring counties pursue the robbers.

Ssuda Colo Denver and Rio Grande Sargerts Marshall Pass Vermarke Rutand Ross Salina

Historic St Mark's Campanile Collapses in Venice

The 322 foot bell tower of St Mark's Cathedral in Venice collapsed yesterday, leaving a 100 foot pile of debris in the Piazza di San Marco. The Sansogino Loggetta and Royal Palace corner were damaged but no loss of life is reported. troops cordon the plaza as crowds gather. The disaster is described as Italy's greatest art loss in memory.

St. Mark’s Cathedral Venice St. Mark's Cathedral Piazza di San Marco Sansogino Loggetta Campanile Italy

Fatal Knife Fight Ends in Philadelphia Man's Death

Philadelphia reports a fatal knife fight yesterday as Martin Schreiber, 22, and Edward Daly, 18, argued over a piece of meat at a house on 1226 Wallace Street. Daly struck Schreiber with a knife, hitting the heart and killing him instantly. The house owner and two female inmates were later discharged after questioning.

Philadelphia Martin Schreiber Edward Daly Wallace Skriet Schreiber Reiber

General Markets Report Shows Mixed Price Movements

Markets steady for some items with live poultry and eggs holding. Poultry demand noted for hens and roosters while dressed poult for choice grades. potatoes and other produce show varied quotes.

Tratan Eady Shigou Ise New York Us

General Crasses Relieved to TE CFM the East Sy

General Crasses relief reaches TE CFM in the east as authorities report improved conditions. Officials outline stabilizing factors and ongoing humanitarian efforts amid continuing reassurances to residents and regional partners.

Week's News Condensed Jumpers and Jets

July week summary notes a Wilkes-Barre man leaping to death in the Susquehanna river and a Maryland train fatality near Magruder. Annapolis Naval Academy gains a 170 foot mast for wireless work while a Montana ranchman patents a flying machine challenging Santos-Dumont. Also: July posts show postal receipts rise, Edwina Gallagher dies in an elevator fall, and a Nazi education leader elected in Minneapolis.

Simon Freeman Wilkesbarre Susquehanza Annapolis Naval Academy Samuel Boyd Admiral Dewey Olympia Manila Bay Magruder J. C. Bentoyer Carbon County Montara Santos-Dumont United States

Retired General Bond Returns Amid Security Reshuffle

A retired general arrives back to lead a security reshuffle amid vacancy in the defense ministry. The person named Omana is cited in connection with the appointment. Details remain sparse due to the fragmented nature of the OCR text.

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