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Eugene M O'Neill
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Eugene M O'Neill, owner of the Pittsburgh Dispatch newspaper
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| Born | 10 September 1850 Cloughbawn, County Wexford, Ireland
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| Died | 26 November 1926 (aged 76) Pittsburgh, PA
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| Known for | Editor and owner of the Pittsburgh Dispatch newspaper |
Eugene M O'Neill (born September 10, 1850 – died November 26, 1926) was an important person in American newspapers. He was born in Ireland and became a lawyer and owned a big newspaper in the United States.
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Eugene O'Neill's Early Life
Eugene O'Neill was born in Clonroche, a small town in County Wexford, Ireland. His father, Hugh O'Neill, was the headmaster of the local school. This meant he was in charge of the school.
Eugene learned a lot from his father at this school. He was a very smart student. He then went to the University of Dublin and finished his studies when he was just 17 years old.
Moving to America
In March 1867, after finishing college, Eugene O'Neill moved to the United States. He settled in Pittsburgh, a big city in Pennsylvania.
His older brother, Daniel O'Neill, was already living there. Daniel was a very important person in the newspaper world. He was the publisher, editor, and owner of a newspaper called the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Eugene started working at the Pittsburgh Dispatch as a reporter. He wrote stories and articles for the paper. Later, he became an editorial writer, which means he wrote articles that shared the newspaper's opinions. He worked there until 1874.
Becoming a Lawyer and City Leader
In 1874, Eugene O'Neill decided to try something new. He started studying law and became a lawyer. He was allowed to practice law in Allegheny County, which is where Pittsburgh is located. He worked as a lawyer for about three years.
In 1875, the people of Pittsburgh elected him to the City Council. This meant he helped make decisions for the city. It was the only time he ever held a political job.
Taking Over the Newspaper
A sad event happened in 1877. Eugene's brother, Daniel, passed away. Eugene then took over running the Pittsburgh Dispatch newspaper. He was in charge of the paper for many years, until March 1902.
Besides his work with the newspaper and as a lawyer, Eugene O'Neill was also very good at business. He invested his money in land and different industries. He became very wealthy, earning a large fortune.
Family and Later Years
Eugene O'Neill married his brother Daniel's widow, Emily Martha "Emma" (Seely) O'Neill. They did not have any children together. They lived in a large family home in Pittsburgh called "Linden House."
Eugene O'Neill became ill and passed away on November 26, 1926, at a hospital in New York City. He was 76 years old. He was buried in the Allegheny Cemetery in Pittsburgh.
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Grave of Eugene M O'Neill at Allegheny Cemetery in Pittsburgh
