Word: steinhardt
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Dates: during 1926-1926
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Died. Joseph H. Steinhardt, 62, "Apple King of America"; in Manhattan, of heart disease. As German immigrant boy, he early encountered one Thomas Kelly as his chief pushcart rival; the two exchanged daily abuse until suddenly Steinhardt said: "Let's cut this out and be partners." A handshake over the pushcart was the only contract, and when Kelly recently died they were still devoted friends...