The Times (Philadelphia)
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1875 |
| Ceased publication | 1902 |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| OCLC number | 10288632 |
The Times was a daily newspaper published from March 13, 1875 to August 11, 1902 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1][2]
It was founded by Alexander McClure and Frank McLaughlin as an independent voice against party machine politics and corruption.[3]
Adolph Ochs became proprietor and editor of the Times in 1901. In the following year he purchased the Philadelphia Public Ledger and merged the Times into his new acquisition.[3]
References
- ↑ "About The Times". Chronicling America. The Library of Congress. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ↑ "About The Philadelphia Times". Chronicling America. The Library of Congress. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- 1 2 Wainwright, Nicholas B. (1962). The History of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia. p. 20.
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