Illinois newspaper directory. History of the Illinois press association

. .1, .|I i iIllinois Newspaper Directory and HistoryJ.CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Established June 10,1847, by Joseph K. C. Forrest, JamesKelly and John E. Wheeler. Its real foundations were built by Joseph Medill who joinedit in 185 5. Owner, The Tribune Company, incorporated in 1861 by a special act of theIllinois legislature. Editor and Publisher, Colonel Robert R. McCormick, grandson ofJoseph Medill. Managing editor, Edward S. Beck. Business manager, W. E. Macfarlane.The Tribune, oldest Chicago newspaper, has been in control ofthe same family for 79 years. Since 1861 its growth has been unaidedby absorption of, or merger with any other newspaper. The ChicagoTribune has lived through four major American wars, eight majordepressions. Twice, in 1849 and 1871, its plants have been destroyedby fire. Six months after the fire of 1849 the Tribune became thefirst newspaper in the west to install telegraphic news service. In1865 it initiated the activities which led to the foundation of theWestern Associated Press, forerunner of today's "A. P." The Tribune'sgreatest era began in 1912, the year in which its presidency wasassumed by Colonel McCormick. In the succeeding years, circulationincreased at a tremendous pace. Today it is the most influential newspaperin America. Among other achievements this era is marked bythe Tribune s acquisition of its own paper mill, timberlands andR. R. Mt CORMICK ,_..,, ... £fleet of ships; by the establishment of its European edition and of the New York DailyNews; by its invention of coloroto printing and by its development of run-of-paper colorprinting. Independent Republican in politics, the Tribune has been fearless in its attackson official corruption, regardless of party. It has established a notable record in serving itscommunity and the nation by its exposures of graft and crime. Its contributions to publicserviceare numerous. It was the first newspaper to publish a daily column on health, adviceto investors, and on other topics of public interest, each of which features originated asthe result of a vigorous campaign by the Tribune to correct a widespread evil. Otherpioneer activities of the Tribune which have won national attention are its Music Festivals,Golden Gloves Tournaments, All-Star Ball Games, and similar entertainments which attracthundreds of thousands annually.Circulation, (daily) 779,181; (Sunday) 914,287.Advertising rate: Daily, (general display) 95c to Sl.40; Sunday, (general display)$1.10 to $1.75. (Volume discounts are applicable in the retail field and volume rates arequoted in the national field.)Subscription rate: domestic (daily only) $5.00 per year; (Sunday only) $7.50 peryear; foreign (daily only) $12.00 per year, (Sunday only) $7.50 per year.NASHVILLE JOURNAL: Established 1862 by C. F. Hartman. Joseph BruceCampbell, owner and publisher since December, 193 3.Nashville, population 2,243. Located in Washington County, 18 miles southwest ofCentralia. M. I.; L. & N. R.R.'s. Flour and grist mills. Power shovel factory. Coalmine.Agriculture, dairying.The Journal is published every Thursday and is Independent in politics. Mr. Campbellbought the paper in December, 193 3, from the H. J.Schmidt family who had managed itfor 47 years. At different times J. B. Matlack, W. W. Watts, and Mr. Schmidt's daughter,Clara, were associated with Mr. Schmidt in publishing the Journal.Circulation, 2,2 5 0.Advertising rate: local, 25c; foreign, 30c.Subscription rate: local, $2.00; foreign, $2.00.592