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H. L. Warrick
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Cleveland, Ohio glassmaker whose own factory had burned down; answered Tips' 1921 trade-magazine ad, relocated to Three Rivers, and served as the company's first general manager (1922) before being relieved of duty in early 1925 when automated equipment came online — per Smith's book, he 'was incapable of supervising a mass-production glass-making facility.'
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Why Track This
The answer to Tips’ original advertisement — the person whose response actually started the factory’s construction.
Current State
Lost his own Ohio glass factory to fire; told Tips he could build and run a Three Rivers plant if $50,000 was raised. Brought skilled glassblowers and mould makers south. Ran the hand-blown, pre-automation phase of the company (1922-1924). Replaced by John Finkbeiner in early 1925.
Next Action
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Notes
Middle initials/spelling vary slightly across sources (“H.L.” and “H.S.” Warrick both appear in period clippings). Not corrected further; noted as a minor source variance.