James W. Scott (1849–1895) was an American newspaper editor who was the publisher and principal owner of the Chicago Times-Herald and Chicago Evening Post. He served four terms as President of the American Newspaper Publishers Association and was on the executive committee for the World's Columbian Exposition, of which he was an early promoter. He died suddenly while vacationing at the Holland House in New York City in April 1895.[1][2][3]

James W. Scott
BornJune 1849
DiedApril 14, 1895 (age 45)
Occupation(s)Editor, publisher
Known forChicago Times-Herald, Chicago Evening Post

References edit

  1. ^ The Illustrated American, Volume 1. 1890. p. 105.
  2. ^ Fourth Estate: A Weekly Newspaper for Publishers, Advertisers, Advertising Agents and Allied Interests. Fourth Estate Publishing Company. 1895.
  3. ^ A History of the City of Chicago: Its Men and Institutions. Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens. Inter Ocean. 1900. p. 29.