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West Side News, July 13, 1889, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright
West Side News, July 13, 1889, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright
West Side News
West Side News was a weekly newspaper published by the Wright Brothers. This paper, published in March 1889 through May of 1890, featured news from the west side of Dayton. The front page of this issue features several humorous anecdotes including a story about Horace Greely, editor of the New York Tribune, a reprint from the Youths Companion, and more. The second page features an update from the Improvement Association, as well as a short article regarding the impending amendments to the Constitution of Ohio. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.
West Side News, July 3, 1889, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright
West Side News, July 3, 1889, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright
West Side News
West Side News was a weekly newspaper published by the Wright Brothers. This paper, published in March 1889 through May of 1890, featured news from the west side of Dayton. The front page of this issue features several humorous anecdotes including a story about Highland chiefs, native Arabic children diving for pennies, and more. Of note, the second page features an obituary of Mrs. Susan Catharine Wright, née Koerner, wife of Bishop Milton Wright, and mother to the Wright Brothers. All siblings attended with the exception of Lorin who could not be reached in time for the burial. Also included …