Charleroi, PA, United States
John K. Tener. Governor of Pennsylvania, 1911-1915. Highlights of his administration included creation of statewide primary elections and a state highway system; establishment of the Department of Labor & Industry and Pennsylvania Historical Commission. Member of Congress, 1909-11. Professional base
ball player,1885-90; president, National League, 1913-18. Born in Ireland, he came to the U.S. at age nine. Resident of Charleroi after 1891.
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