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a borough of Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland co. It is on the Loyalhanna Creek, and on the Pennsylvania and the Ligonier Valley railroads. It is in the center of an important agricultural and coal and iron mining district. Its industries include the manufacture of coke ovens, steel mills, paper mills, flour mills, glass factories, etc.

It is the seat of a convent and a monastery, and a hospital. Pop. (1910) 8,777; (1920) 9,484.

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