The Buffalo Enquirer Explained

The Buffalo Enquirer, also known briefly as The Daily Star, was a daily newspaper in Buffalo, New York that was published from 1891 through 1926.

History

The Buffalo Enquirer was co-founded by George Rehbaum and William B. Held.[1] Established in 1891, the paper was originally published from 509 Main St. in Buffalo, New York.[2] In the autumn of 1892 the Buffalo newspaperman W. J. Connors Sr. and businessman E. G. S. Miller co-purchased the paper with Rehbaum and Held still owning some shares in the paper.[3] [2] Charles J. Kingsley became the managing editor of the paper at this point.[2] In 1895 W. J. Connors Sr. bought out his partners and became the sole owner of the paper.[3] [4] [5] At this time the newspaper relocated to 250 Main St.[2]

In 1919 W. J. Connors Jr., the son of W. J. Connors Sr., became publisher of the paper.[6] Connors Jr. purchased The Buffalo Enquirer in 1925 and at that time it was re-named The Daily Star.[4] The paper ceased publication in 1926.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Buffalo Pioneers Die Together: George Rehbaum and William B. Held Founders of Enquirer. Editor & Publisher. 35. April 8, 1922.
  2. Book: Hill, Henry Wayland. Municipality of Buffalo, New York: A History, 1720-1923, Volume 1. 471–472. Lewis Historical Publishing Company.
  3. Book: Bennett, A. Gordon. Buffalo Newspapers - Since 1870. Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society. 1974.
  4. News: W.J. Connors Funeral Rites To Be Tuesday: Buffalo Newspaper Owner Dies Heart Attack at 72. Syracuse Herald. October 6, 1929. 2.
  5. Book: Reports of the President and Secretary Submitted at the Annual Meeting. Buffalo Historical Society. 1925. 6.
  6. News: Syracuse Herald Journal. February 3, 1951. 6. W. J. Connors Dies, Buffalo Publisher.