Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-23
Sketch Of Life

Nhdries ri. Iaylor had been edj
tor of the Boston Globe since 1872
The paper, which had only a morn.
ing edition when he assumed its
manaseme nt. was then but a wear
Old and struggling for existence He
attributed much of his success in
building it up to the late Eben D
Jordan, a merchant who was its
principal hacker. After the death n,
Mr.. Jordan in 1895, Mr.. Tavlor
through stock held by himself and
as trustee of the Jordan estate
came into full control of the news.
paper properly.
Born July IA. 1916. and educated
in Boston public schools. Mr. Tay.
lors Introduction to newspaper work
came through learning the printers
trade. He was compositor on the
Boston Traveller when the Civil War
broke out. Enlisting as private. he
served until 1865, when he was
wounded. Returning to- Boston. he
studied shorthand and became a re-
porter on the Traveller His work as
a special correspondent in connec-
ton with the F'enian raid led to his
appointment as the Boston represen.
tativc of the New York Tribune and
other papers. He became secretary
to Governor Claf1fiin and a member
of his staff, was elected to the legis-
lature, and was serving as clerk of
the House of Representatives when
he accepted the cditorship of the
Globe.
Before taking over the manage
ment of the Globe. General Taylor
had founded u magazine called the
American Homes, and became a
pioneer in the l0-cent magazine
field. The venture gave e|r.S as
surance of success but the plant WAS
DESTROYED by the great Boston fire
of 1872 and General Taylor was left
virtually without Funds,
He took over the management g
the Globe in 1872, at time when
the paper already dab lost Sloo'.""
After about S3O0.WU had been
sunk in the Globe. Colonel Taylor IN
1873. reorganiZed il and started the
Sunday and evening editions. he
made-it a family newspaper, strong
i'm New England news and IN doihs
so turned the long lane of adversely
and started on the road to success
Reviewing his battle to put inc
Globe on its feet financially ana III
public estimation, he said:
My aim has been to make 'hs
Globe a cheerful attractive and use
full newspaper that would enter ING
home as a kindly. helpful riehd VI
the family
The title of General by winch
he was known in his later years
came with his service of three Feai,
as brigadier general on the stan u
Governor Russell.
Always interested in sports yen.
eral Taylor for several years "p
part owner of the Boston America
League Baseball club.
He was a ready speaker ana !"
numerous addresses defended HUI
ern methods of journalism.
"As much intellect is needed "
disseminate a journal as 10 so'e.
Harvard or Yale" he said Oh '"'
occasion. -
In approving the large SIZE
present papers he said; ar.
THE newspaper of today IS M
the bill of fare in a hotel. 1op y,
not go into hotel. pick up the "a
of fare, begin with the first item a." ~.
eat right down through and then ~
of apoplexN On the contrar. IA
select what you wish, and you shos's
do just the same with a newspapem. 4
General Taylor was nrst
president OF The Associated Pres -
1866 and served as d director tots
that organization from leo' W 81.
when he was again made vice p''
dent, running until April. l3l1' ia
General Taylor continued 10 So
as vice president until 1919.