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West Side News

Wright, Katharine, 1874-1929

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West Side News, August 17, 1889, Orville Wright, Edwin Sines Aug 1889

West Side News, August 17, 1889, Orville Wright, Edwin Sines

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 a reprint of an article about the two different woman finding niche markets to support their families and other anecdotes. The second page features a small story about the construct of a track to be used by the Fifth Street Car Company, which will use battery powered cars instead of being powered by a line. Also included in this issue are national news, …


West Side News, July 31, 1889, Orville Wright, Edwin Sines Jul 1889

West Side News, July 31, 1889, Orville Wright, Edwin Sines

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 a short article on the ratio of males to females in Great Britain as well as humorous anecdotes. On the fourth page there is a short write-up regarding resuming work on the Panama Canal. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.


West Side News, July 3, 1889, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright Jul 1889

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 …