The funding that he arranged was enough to start the newspaper but not enough to sustain it .
Initial funding was provided by George Francis Train , a controversial businessman who supported women 's rights but alienated many activists with his views on politics and race .
The funding that George Francis Train arranged was enough to start the newspaper but not enough to sustain it .
Initial funding was provided by George Francis Train , a controversial businessman who supported women 's rights but alienated many activists with his views on politics and race .