Scripps, James E. (James Edmund), 1835-1906
James E. Scripp, journalist, newspaper publisher, author. Born in London, came to Rushville, Ill., in 1844 and attended business college in Chicago. In 1857 worked for the Chicago Tribune and then the staff of the Detroit Daily Advertiser (in 1859). Established the Detroit Evening News which became the Detroit Daily News in 1873, and soon became the leading paper in Michigan. With brothers and sister established papers in Cleveland and St. Louis. Elected state senator. Became ill, traveled to Europe and in 1882 wrote "Five Months Abroad," a record of his trip.
From the description of Letter to J.W. Bonton, 1890 November 20. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 57596565
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