Newman in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The West Side Index

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

1. The West Side Index Marker

Inscription. In 1896 Innis Sturgeon published the first issue of the paper from the Main Street location. Alvin Fleharty bought the paper in 1903. Fire destroyed the building in 1906 and years of records were lost. The business moved in 1929 to the present location. In 1988 Mattos Newspapers remodeled and enlarged the building.

Erected by Rotary Club of Newman.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Disasters • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Sites in Journalism, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 37° 18.878′ N, 121° 1.374′ W. Marker is in Newman, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker is on Fresno Street near Main Street, on the right when traveling west. The plaque is mounted to the left of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1021 Fresno Street, Newman CA 95360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Stratton's Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); West Side Santitarium (within shouting distance of this marker); IOOF Building (within shouting distance of this marker); West Side Theatre (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Dutch Corner School House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. George Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Armistead Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Knights of Pythias (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newman.

Also see . . . westsideconnect.com: The West Side Index and Gustine Press-Standard.

"The West Side Index, one of the most highly-regarded community newspapers in the state of California, was founded in 1890 by Innis Sturgeon, who went into the publishing business with partner T.C Duffy after the duo had failed in a previous enterprise as painting contractors. The Index was Newman's second newspaper, and it managed to survive despite tight financial constraints. At the time, Newman was also home to The Newman Tribune, a publication founded by Bert Eachus in 1888, the year Newman itself was established. The Tribune folded several years later, leaving the Index as the sole newspaper in the young city."

(Submitted on October 27, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

2. The West Side Index Marker

The West Side Index image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

3. The West Side Index

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.