Record Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary
The Morning Record's rise from a struggling penny paper to a thriving daily press in Troy is recounted. Since its start the paper adopted late New York news and expanded to the Evening Record on December 7, 1899. The staff grew to about fifty, including key editors and managers, as circulation climbed to roughly nine thousand.
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Troy
Morning Record
New York
Evening Record
Joseph A. Segegelt
William 4. Engel
Lansingourg
Ab. Engel
David DB
Plum
Row
Justin
Maniging Edior
New Hames
Tire
Gifford A. Allen
Thera Linotype
Arthur Gary
Fred Hollis
Michael A. Connell
William Fitzgerald
Editor Dwight Marvin Gave Up Law to Lead The Troy Record
Dwight E Marvin shifted from law to journalism after three years at Albany Law School and Williams College. Born Feb 7 1860 in Auburn he built a long career in Troy papers including The Troy Record and The Times Record, served on national editor associations, wartime advisory panels, and held executive roles shaping state and national newspaper policy.
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Dwighe Marvin
Bines
Old Troy Times
Bas Heroina
Troy Record
The
Times Record
Troy Record Co
Mir Marvin
Auburn
Mervin
Dwight E. Marvin
Merwin
Princeton University
Willams College
Albany Law School
Troy
Williams
False College
Lewiston
David B Plum Guided Record To Firm Ground
David B Plum rises from a wartime desk to lead The Troy Record through a century of expansion. He guides growth, merges and adds departments, strengthens circulation, and serves as a civic figure in Troy, New York, shaping the paper’s modern era and prestige.
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David B. Plum
The Troy Record Wins Prize Three Years In Row
The Troy Record earned first and third place honors in the Annual Exhibition of Newspaper Typography held in Philadelphia. From 1941 to 1943 the paper competed against 1825 entries, earning top acknowledgement for typography and makeup.
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Philadelphia
Mc Maver and Son
Ian
Falion
Troy Record
United States
Ail Newspaperaiun
Troy Scenes And City Life Differences From Early Records
A fragmented account of Troy's former streets and businesses outlines Glen Avenue, Riverside Club, Secon Avenue, Second Street, and 426th Street areas. It notes numerous carriage makers, blacksmiths, wagon builders, and a brewery presence, with many named firms and locations across Troy and nearby towns.
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Glen Avenue
Riverside Club
Secon Avenue
426Th Street
Troy
West ‘Tray
Golnes
Green Inland
Waterford
Troy Carriage Works
Marti Payne
Edward McGraw
Willard Hunt Valentine Goolz
Lidsigburg
Henry Decker
West ‘Troy
P. C. Daudurand
Cahnes
Kennedy & Murphy Fydd Malling Co
Ferry Street
Sixth Avenue
Quinn Brewing Go
Upper River Street
Richer & Co
Fowthwail Treplom
Stoll Brewing Co
Spring Avenue
West
Fitzpatrick & Draper, Lille & Co
James McGalan & Cros
McKeor Brothers
John Conway & Co
Quing Brothers
Charles Ulrich
Michael Tiernoy
Gustavus Staude
Job Smith
Byersaml Co
J. H Frederick
Henry Claessens
MM. P. Conboy
James Hitled
Lois Schneider
Collay Gily
Isheydey
Anany
General Manager Devoted Life Career To Newspaper
Frank York, treasurer and general manager of the Troy Record Co, has served since 1903. Born in Watervliet, he rose from clerk to secretary and treasurer, later directing multiple firms and joining wartime service. He recalls early days with two employees in ads and printing, emphasizing loyalty and long tenures among staff.
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Frank ©. York
Khe ‘Loy Record Co
Watervilet
Tate Jansen
Meregaret Mullin
York
Mermat High Scheol
Albany
Zork
Troy Record Co
Janet
Yark Cante
Iniainess Mint Agar
Troy Towel Co
Troy Chamber of Commerce
Acvaterin
Firat
Na Monal Guard
Miter
121St Cavalry
Ita
Dr. Pateleks Church
Alepariovorg
Ureve
Nhainons Dé
Elkav
Dleles
Clack
Riya
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Fire Report Details From Troy Record Report April 1806
Fragmentary notice describes a fire investigated by Troy Record. It states Box 23 at Hutton Street and Sixth Avenue responded and extinguished flames after a short period. Building reportedly owned by a man named Baker with the upper floor occupied by William M Theissen.
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Bret Ace
Troy Record
UN MipHth Steel
Valantesr
Atnim Tron
Hutton Treet
Sixth Avenue
Siti
Atury
Huilding da
Bakar
Noor
William M. Theissen
First Editor Began Career On Newspapers in Utica
Francie Waykind Juella becsuw he Miste editor of Unie newspaper To Tily 2206 and served until his sudden death in August 1916. He began career in Utica then worked at Troy area papers. He was editor and writer, covering obituaries and major events including President Gret’s death at Mount May. He led Troy daily and Troy Record, chaired local chambers and clubs, and supported civic development. His wife Alice White and daughter Mrs Jobo Cluck are named in notices.
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Thevard
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Asellanee
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Ufe
Plum
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Vatiola
Ube
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Ala Vroy “Hue Co
Troy Beinty Cite
Chainer of Commerce
Srimion
Wilery
Restigouchs River
New Brunswick
Drifld
Adirondacks
David B. Pickle
Francie Waykind
Juella
Becsuw
Unie
Weuikfort
Berkin County
Brannfark High Seluol Ene
Emitter College
Rogorten
Uttar Herald
Yrar
Arepaeler Datuy
Saratoya Springs
Griet
Mount May Gregor
Dagilin Panm
Troy
Troy Thong
Waa
Troy Tally Record
Chambar of Commerce
Old. Pafingts Doel Club
Lange
Uetterment
Ibld Lly
Corneliua FP Burog
Hea Wits
First Accident Involved Trolley in Watervliet
A trolley accident near Watervliet around midnight on April 7 reports a horse and buggy collision. A passenger Miss Arnold, daughter of Major Arnold, suffered injuries. Conductor John Pinhurly led the struck vehicle with official oversight noted in the incident record. The report mentions enforcement of a new excise law and warnings to Saluone groups.
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Roy
Enecliga
Watervliet
Frank
Linemai Gate
Co Arvenal
Ywuratn
Wanseil
Arnold
Arnoldt
John Pinhurly
Motoinen
Walning
Ealing
Willett
Skulvilliga
Fifth of Record Staff Served Newspaper More Than 25 Years
The Record highlights staff loyalty with about 20 percent of employees remaining for a quarter century or more. Herold employees with over twenty-five years include seventeen at or above the thirty-year mark, reflecting long tenure in a newsroom known for low turnover.
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