Commercial Advertiser
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The New-York Commercial Advertiser was an evening American newspaper
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It was published, with slight name variations, from 1797-1904, though it originated as the American Minerva founded in 1793.
. Its first edition was published on December 9, 1793. It went through a few name changes in its first few years before settling on the Commercial Advertiser in September 1797. Webster's involvement with the paper ended in 1803, and Zachariah Lewis replaced him as publisher.Brigham, Clarence S. Bibliography of American Newspapers: 1690-1820, Part VII: New York City, American Antiquarian Society, p. 392-95 (October 1917) Under Webster and Lewis, the paper generally was a supporter of the Federalists.
Lewis retired in 1820 and the paper taken over by William Leete Stone, Sr.
and Francis Hall.Hall, H.M. New York Newspapers Long Ago, The New York Times
In 1831, Stone was physically attacked by William Cullen Bryant
, editor of the rival New York Evening Post with whom he had had a few disputes.Muller, Gilbert H. William Cullen Bryant: author of America, p. 93-95 (2008) (ISBN 978-0791474679) Stone remained at the paper until his death in 1844.Cyclopædia of American literature, Volume 2, p. 150-51 (1856) In 1840, Stone was sued in one of the libel lawsuits brought by author James Fenimore Cooper
.
John B. Hall purchased Stone's stake in the paper. Francis Hall served as editor from 1844 until he retired in 1863, and William L. Hurlbut became editor from 1863-67. Thurlow Weed
then became editor briefly, followed by Hugh Hastings by 1868.Hudson, Frederic
. Journalism in the United States from 1690 to 1872, p. 194 (1873) In 1886, Parke Godwin
purchased the paper from the estate of Hastings.
John A. Cockerill, former editor of the New York World
, took over as editor of the paper in 1891, where he lasted three years.Cockerill, Overland Monthly, p. 626 (June 1987)Brian, Dennis. Pulitzer: A Life, p. 159 (2001) H.J. Wright took over as editor in 1897, replacing Foster Coates.Wright, Henry John (1866- ), Universities and Their Sons: New York University, Vol. II (1903)(2 May 1897). Editor Coates Resigns, The New York Times
(7 August 1892). Newspaper Politics, Newark Sunday Call
from that point forwards. In 1923, newspaper owner and consolidator Frank Munsey
bought the Globe. Munsey merged the Globe into the New York Sun, thus ending what Time
magazine described at the time as the "oldest daily newspaper in the United States".
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
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It was published, with slight name variations, from 1797-1904, though it originated as the American Minerva founded in 1793.
History
The paper had its origins in the American Minerva, founded in 1793 by Noah WebsterNoah Webster
Noah Webster was an American educator, lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and prolific author...
. Its first edition was published on December 9, 1793. It went through a few name changes in its first few years before settling on the Commercial Advertiser in September 1797. Webster's involvement with the paper ended in 1803, and Zachariah Lewis replaced him as publisher.Brigham, Clarence S. Bibliography of American Newspapers: 1690-1820, Part VII: New York City, American Antiquarian Society, p. 392-95 (October 1917) Under Webster and Lewis, the paper generally was a supporter of the Federalists.
Lewis retired in 1820 and the paper taken over by William Leete Stone, Sr.
William Leete Stone, Sr.
William Leete Stone was a journalist and historical writer mostly on topics relating to the American Revolutionary War.-Biography:...
and Francis Hall.Hall, H.M. New York Newspapers Long Ago, The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
In 1831, Stone was physically attacked by William Cullen Bryant
William Cullen Bryant
William Cullen Bryant was an American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post.-Youth and education:...
, editor of the rival New York Evening Post with whom he had had a few disputes.Muller, Gilbert H. William Cullen Bryant: author of America, p. 93-95 (2008) (ISBN 978-0791474679) Stone remained at the paper until his death in 1844.Cyclopædia of American literature, Volume 2, p. 150-51 (1856) In 1840, Stone was sued in one of the libel lawsuits brought by author James Fenimore Cooper
James Fenimore Cooper
James Fenimore Cooper was a prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century. He is best remembered as a novelist who wrote numerous sea-stories and the historical novels known as the Leatherstocking Tales, featuring frontiersman Natty Bumppo...
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John B. Hall purchased Stone's stake in the paper. Francis Hall served as editor from 1844 until he retired in 1863, and William L. Hurlbut became editor from 1863-67. Thurlow Weed
Thurlow Weed
Thurlow Weed was a New York newspaper publisher, politician, and party boss. He was the principal political advisor to the prominent New York politician William H...
then became editor briefly, followed by Hugh Hastings by 1868.Hudson, Frederic
Frederic Hudson
Frederic Hudson was a leading 19th century American newspaper editor, working from 1838 to 1866 for New York Herald, where he served as managing editor, and was influential in the development of American journalism....
. Journalism in the United States from 1690 to 1872, p. 194 (1873) In 1886, Parke Godwin
Parke Godwin (journalist)
Parke Godwin was an American journalist associated with New York.-Biography:Godwin was born on February 28, 1816, in Paterson, New Jersey. His father was an officer in the war of 1812, and his grandfather a soldier of the American Revolution...
purchased the paper from the estate of Hastings.
John A. Cockerill, former editor of the New York World
New York World
The New York World was a newspaper published in New York City from 1860 until 1931. The paper played a major role in the history of American newspapers...
, took over as editor of the paper in 1891, where he lasted three years.Cockerill, Overland Monthly, p. 626 (June 1987)Brian, Dennis. Pulitzer: A Life, p. 159 (2001) H.J. Wright took over as editor in 1897, replacing Foster Coates.Wright, Henry John (1866- ), Universities and Their Sons: New York University, Vol. II (1903)(2 May 1897). Editor Coates Resigns, The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
(7 August 1892). Newspaper Politics, Newark Sunday Call
Rebranding as The Globe
On February 1, 1904, the Commercial Advertiser was revamped and renamed The Globe and Commercial Advertiser. and generally known as The New York GlobeThe New York Globe
The New York Globe was a daily New York City newspaper published from 1904 to 1923, when it was bought and merged into the New York Sun.-History:...
from that point forwards. In 1923, newspaper owner and consolidator Frank Munsey
Frank Munsey
Frank Andrew Munsey was an American newspaper and magazine publisher and author. He was born in Mercer, Maine but spent most of his life in New York City...
bought the Globe. Munsey merged the Globe into the New York Sun, thus ending what Time
Time (magazine)
Time is an American news magazine. A European edition is published from London. Time Europe covers the Middle East, Africa and, since 2003, Latin America. An Asian edition is based in Hong Kong...
magazine described at the time as the "oldest daily newspaper in the United States".
Chronology of names
- American Minerva, Patroness of Peace, Commerce and the Liberal Arts
- March 1794: American Minerva and the New-York (Evening) Advertiser
- May 1795: American Minerva: An Evening Advertiser
- April 1796: Minerva & Mercantile Evening Advertiser
- September 1797: Commercial Advertiser
- January 1804: New-York Commercial Advertiser
- October 1809: Commercial Advertiser
- January 1831: New-York Commercial AdvertiserAbout New-York commercial advertiser, Chronicling America (Library of Congress), Retrieved July 8, 2011
- September 1889: The Commercial Advertiser
- December 1892: New York Commercial Advertiser
- June 1895: The Commercial Advertiser
- February 1904: The Globe and Commercial AdverstiserThe New York GlobeThe New York Globe was a daily New York City newspaper published from 1904 to 1923, when it was bought and merged into the New York Sun.-History:...