Dayton Daily News

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KNOWN AS THE “Birthplace of Aviation,” Dayton has long been associated with the history of invention, patents, and manufacturing. The Wright brothers, the creators of the world’s first successful airplane, hailed from Dayton and the city was the epicenter of other manufacturing innovations, such as the development of the electronic cash register and the electrical starter motor in the early 20th century. Since 1898, the Dayton Daily News has reported on these developments and more as the evening paper for the residents of Dayton, Ohio, United States. Its pages offer researchers a fascinating glimpse into the history and economic, cultural, and social life of the Ohio, the U.S., and the world from the late 19th century onwards.