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Surnames: Carnahan
Classification: Query
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Good Morning Everyone,
Would anyone know who this C. M. Carnahan might be.
Thanks and take care - Emma
The Washington Post - 20 Jan 1901 - pg. 1
New Steel Concern In Field
Company Has Been Chartered And Has Millions Of Dollars Backing It
Pittsburg - Jan. 19 --- The Post tomorrow will say that the Pressed Steel Carl Company is
soon to have direct competition by the National Rolled Steel Car Company. This company
has been incorporated under the laws of West Virginia, with a paid up capital of $60,000,
which will be increased to several millions. Plans have been completed for a site, to
cost between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000, to be located in the immediate neighborhood of
Pittsburg.
The company will manufacture rolled steel rails. Box cars, goldolas, and car trucks,
under patents owned by C. M. Carnahan, will also be manufactured. It will own and operate
its own coal mines, ore mines, and limestone properties and when completed will employ
2,500 men. Temporary shops have been located at Hazelwood, where first orders are now
being filled. The company is being financed largely by Pittsburg camital, and general
offices will be opened here April 1. Work on the new plant will begin at once.