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372:"C. L. Clarke Dies; an Edison Pioneer; Oldest Surviving Associate of Inventor Started at $ 12 a Week and 'Glad to Get It'. Built First Edison Plant. Original Chief Engineer of Company. Illness Halted Him in Writing Own Obituary"
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