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The Evening Item May 3, 1890, Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright

The Evening Item

The Evening Item was a daily newspaper published by the Wright Brothers' Company, Item Publishing Co. This paper, published from April 1890 through July 1890, focused more on world news than their previous papers. The front page of this issue features several stories about recent labor strikes in Europe and the United States for an eight hour workday and better wage rates. Also included in this issue are anecdotes, local and regional news, and advertisements.

The Evening Item May 2, 1890, Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright

The Evening Item

The Evening Item was a daily newspaper published by the Wright Brothers' Company, Item Publishing Co. This paper, published from April 1890 through July 1890, focused on world and local events. The front page of this issue features a several stories including a story about the Czar, Alexander III, fleeing from a possible assassination attempt, a Columbus, an Ohio penitentiary restaffing with a new warden and staff, the election of P.H. Dowling to post commander in Cincinnati, and more. The second page of this issue included stories about strikes being held in the United States and Europe for better wages …

West Side News, May 2, 1891, Wright & Wright Printers

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 features a story about a Don Keely, who operates a fake motor that helps him rob shareholders that have invested in his "motor." Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

This issue of West Side News is believed to have been published in May of 1890 rather than 1891.

The Evening Item May 1, 1890, Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright

The Evening Item

The Evening Item was a daily newspaper published by the Wright Brothers' Company, Item Publishing Co. This paper, published from April 1890 through July 1890, focused on world and local events. The front page of this issue features a story about the Red River in Texas flooding, a rabbi in conflict in Philadelphia after a sermon, forest fires in New Jersey, and more. Also included in this issue are local and regional news as well as advertisements.

The Evening Item April 30, 1890, Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright

The Evening Item

The Evening Item was a daily newspaper published by the Wright Brothers' Company, Item Publishing Co. This paper, published from April 1890 through July 1890, focused on world and local events. The front page of this inaugural issue features stories of a potential the National Guard being on alert in Chicago due to the eight hour day movement, a list of laws enacted by state legislators, a report about William Kemmler being put to death by electrocution, and more. The second page of this feature includes a statement concerning the frequency what types of information The Evening Item would publish. …

Holland City News, Volume 19, Number 13: April 26, 1890, Holland City News

Holland City News: 1890

Newspaper published in Holland, Michigan, from 1872-1977, to serve the English-speaking people in Holland, Michigan. Purchased by local Dutch language newspaper, De Grondwet, owner in 1888.

Holland City News, Volume 19, Number 12: April 19, 1890, Holland City News

Holland City News: 1890

Newspaper published in Holland, Michigan, from 1872-1977, to serve the English-speaking people in Holland, Michigan. Purchased by local Dutch language newspaper, De Grondwet, owner in 1888.

West Side News, April 5, 1890, 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 reports of a mirage appearing above Ashland, Ohio, the invention of a stove that lights using electricity, a telegraph that converts Morse code to text, and more. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

West Side News, March 29, 1890, 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 a letter to the editor asking West Side natives to patronize businesses on the West Side, an uprising and escape from a local work house, and more. This is the first issue of the second volume of the West Side News. On the second page they post their mission statement as being "to present to our readers a paper worthy of the …

Holland City News, Volume 19, Number 9: March 29, 1890, Holland City News

Holland City News: 1890

Newspaper published in Holland, Michigan, from 1872-1977, to serve the English-speaking people in Holland, Michigan. Purchased by local Dutch language newspaper, De Grondwet, owner in 1888.

West Side News, March 22, 1890, 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 a letter to the editor complaining about the lack of a hardware store on the West Side, news of a retiring postmaster, a destroyed buggy shed, a narrowly escaped fire, and more. Also included in this issue are local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

Holland City News, Volume 19, Number 8: March 22, 1890, Holland City News

Holland City News: 1890

Newspaper published in Holland, Michigan, from 1872-1977, to serve the English-speaking people in Holland, Michigan. Purchased by local Dutch language newspaper, De Grondwet, owner in 1888.

West Side News, March 15, 1890, 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 a story about native Californians lassoing bears, an anecdote about a man trying to buy hard boiled eggs, a story about a local woman committing suicide, and more. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

Holland City News, Volume 19, Number 6: March 8, 1890, Holland City News

Holland City News: 1890

Newspaper published in Holland, Michigan, from 1872-1977, to serve the English-speaking people in Holland, Michigan. Purchased by local Dutch language newspaper, De Grondwet, owner in 1888.

West Side News, March 8, 1890, 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 a short history on political parties in the United States and assorted city news. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

West Side News, February 22, 1890, 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 a anecdotes about a present a colonel received, a young lawyer trying a case, and more. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

Holland City News, Volume 19, Number 4: February 22, 1890, Holland City News

Holland City News: 1890

Newspaper published in Holland, Michigan, from 1872-1977, to serve the English-speaking people in Holland, Michigan. Purchased by local Dutch language newspaper, De Grondwet, owner in 1888.

West Side News, February 15, 1890, 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 stories about the Secretary of State teasing a lawyer about obtaining a consulship, a superstitious woman, and more. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

West Side News, February 8, 1890, 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 a write up about the circus owner, Adam Forepaugh, a story on Thomas Baldwin parachuting safely from a hot air balloon, a short article on the benefits and uses of Thomas Edison's phonograph, and more. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

Holland City News, Volume 19, Number 2: February 8, 1890, Holland City News

Holland City News: 1890

Newspaper published in Holland, Michigan, from 1872-1977, to serve the English-speaking people in Holland, Michigan. Purchased by local Dutch language newspaper, De Grondwet, owner in 1888.

West Side News, February 1, 1890, 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 a story about the ghost of a conductor beheaded in a train accident, a dog getting caught in a woman's dress, and more. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

Holland City News, Volume 19, Number 1: February 1, 1890, Holland City News

Holland City News: 1890

Newspaper published in Holland, Michigan, from 1872-1977, to serve the English-speaking people in Holland, Michigan. Purchased by local Dutch language newspaper, De Grondwet, owner in 1888.

West Side News, January 25, 1890, 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. This issue features a story regarding a young black infant that could repeat any words spoken to him despite being three months old, an anecdote about a man claiming to be brave in a thunderstorm, and more. On the second page there is a small note about an automated pancake machine explaining how it works. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

West Side News, January 18, 1890, 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 a story about a printing establishment in Shanghai, stories of different types of courage from General Horace Porter, and more. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

Holland City News, Volume 18, Number 51: January 18, 1890, Holland City News

Holland City News: 1890

Newspaper published in Holland, Michigan, from 1872-1977, to serve the English-speaking people in Holland, Michigan. Purchased by local Dutch language newspaper, De Grondwet, owner in 1888.

West Side News, January 11, 1890, 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 information on the Canvasback duck, an anecdote about Colonel Pierce on advertising, a story about whether pigeons would fall or fly when released from the Eiffel Tower, and more. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

West Side News, January 3, 1890, 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 first page of this issue features anecdotes about Walter Savage Landor throwing a man out a window, Reynell Taylor encountering jackals in a forest, a recounting of proper Chinese etiquette, and more. The second page contains a small note about a local grocery buying a National Cash Register to use in the store. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.

Milton Wright Diaries: 1890, Milton Wright

Milton Wright Diaries

Bishop Milton Wright, father of Wilbur and Orville Wright, regularly recorded entries in his diary from 1857 until his death in 1917. This diary’s entries began on January 1890 and continue until December 1890. Wright records a variety of information regarding his travels, family history, and expenditures. Of particular note, this diary includes a record of Wilbur and Orville converting the West Side News into the Evening Item, and Paul Laurence Dunbar starts the Tattler. View the transcript of the Milton Wright diaries.

Holland City News, Volume 18, Number 48: December 28, 1889, Holland City News

Holland City News: 1889

Newspaper published in Holland, Michigan, from 1872-1977, to serve the English-speaking people in Holland, Michigan. Purchased by local Dutch language newspaper, De Grondwet, owner in 1888.

West Side News, December 28, 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 anecdotes about a young spendthrift, a thankful Irishman, and more. Also included in this issue are national news, local news, humorous stories, and advertisements.