History of Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 14, 2026

The Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph was an evening newspaper in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, published from 1927 to 1960. It was owned by the Hearst chain and competed with other local papers like The Pittsburgh Press and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Ultimately, it was bought and merged into the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, ceasing its independent publication.

October 1900: Chronicle Telegraph Cup Sponsored

In October 1900, the paper sponsored the Chronicle Telegraph Cup, a postseason baseball series won by the Brooklyn Superbas over the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was a precursor to the current World Series.

November 1900: New Owner of Chronicle Telegraph

In November 1900, Iron and steel manufacturer George T. Oliver purchased the evening Chronicle Telegraph to complement the morning paper he had acquired earlier in the year, the Commercial Gazette.

March 1, 1906: Pittsburgh Sun First Issued

On March 1, 1906, the Pittsburgh Sun, an evening paper, was first issued by the publisher of the morning Pittsburgh Post.

1915: New Building Opened

In 1915, a new eight-story building opened on the current site of the U.S. Steel Tower as home to the Chronicle Telegraph along with Oliver's merged and retitled morning paper, the Gazette Times.

1919: Ownership Passed to Oliver's Sons

In 1919, upon the death of George T. Oliver, control of the Chronicle Telegraph and Gazette Times passed to his sons George S. and Augustus K. Oliver.

August 1, 1927: Hearst Purchase and Merger

On August 1, 1927, William Randolph Hearst completed a purchase of the Gazette Times and Chronicle Telegraph. Hearst merged both evening dailies to form the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. Block created the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from the two morning papers.

1927: Newspaper Published

In 1927, the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, an evening daily newspaper, began publication in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was part of the Hearst newspaper chain and competed with The Pittsburgh Press and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.