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58World-Herald History: Part I-- Continued from Page 2 pretty well, if not promptly. Richard L. Metcalfe was the editor Mr. Bryan became editor in Mr. Metcalfe then resumed the But fate had stacked the cards Some Famous Names William R. Watson, who was Mr. Watson was a political Harvey E. Newbranch, 23, came His first job was to cover the Mr. Newbranch, now editor-in-chief, Sandy G. V. Griswold, famed Guy R. Spencer, widely known Eugene O. Mayfield was a reporter (IMAGE) Other able writers of these Beginning of Supremacy William G. Grounse, a brother-in-law (IMAGE) Two big events helped the paper The paper met the situation by One event was the great Trans- At great expense, The World The second event was the By straining his credit to the This coverage was costly. The Providing this news of Nebraska's This was the beginning of End of the Century The leader, however, had patches A little joke printed on the editorial As the century neared its end, In 1899, a syndicate established The News, publishing an evening The new paper was backed by Could The World-Herald weather At the turn of the century in The Creighton Founded in 1879 with 1948, after 70 years, 11,270 degrees conferred by Creighton's College of Commerce Creighton College University College School of Dentistry School of Law School fo Medicine William H. McCabe, S. J. College of Pharmacy Graduate School School of Nursing Carry On World-Herald! We, Too, Shall Carry On... R. D. G. Theatres State Town Avenue Military Dundee Broadway 40th St. Arbor Coming Soon...State Theater HONEYWELL Air Condition Control CHRONOTHERM Electric-Pneumatic-Electronic MINNEAPOLIS-HONEYWELL Serving Greater Omaha FIFTEEN YEARS A Centennial Celebration 100 years of service! We of the North Western are proud But we know well that the real credit for our progress R. L. Williams, president CHICAGO and NORTH WESTERN PIONEER RAILROAD OF CHICAGO | 58World-Herald History: Part I-- Continued from Page 2 pretty well, if not promptly. Richard L. Metcalfe was the editor in 1892. At his own request, he became a political writer for a couple of years. He recommended William Jennings Bryan for the editor's job. Mr. Bryan became editor in 1896 when he was nominated for the presidency. The excitement of that campaign added to the paper's circulation. But its income was cut sharply by a heavy loss in advertising. This was due to a boycott of anti-Bryan business interests. Mr. Metcalfe then resumed the editor's chair. He was a little reluctant to do so. He liked being a reporter, and wanted always to be a writer, specializing in telling about the personalities of the men and women who were in the news. But fate had stacked the cards in a different way for him. He was editor until 1905. Then he became editor of Bryan's Commoner. In later years he was civil governor of the Panama Canal Zone, Mayor of Omaha, and co-ordinator of Federal activities under the New Deal. Some Famous Names William R. Watson, who was destined to become one of the great officials of the paper, was a night reporter in 1895. He was 23 years old. During the first year, he almost decided to look for another job. The paper owed him 80 dollars on his salary of 15 dollars a week. Mr. Watson was a political writer during the Bryan campaign. He rose to telegraph editor and night editor. About 1900, shortly after his marriage, he was shifted to the dayside as an informal managing editor. He was in charge of the Sunday paper. He was formally named managing editor until he retired in 1935. Harvey E. Newbranch, 23, came to the paper as a reporter late in 1898. He was to become one of the valuable members of the organization. His clear thinking and level-headed judgment proved exceedingly valuable to Publisher Hitchcock. His first job was to cover the State Legislature. Then he came to Omaha and wrote some editorials. He was placed in charge of the editorial page in 1905, and was named editor in 1911. Mr. Newbranch, now editor-in-chief, is in his fiftieth year of continuous service with the paper as this edition is printed. Sandy G. V. Griswold, famed sports writer, came to the paper in 1896. "Sandy's Dope" was one of the first columns. His Sunday Stories "Forest, Field and Stream" won wide interest. He was nearly 8- years old when he died in 1929. Guy R. Spencer, widely known cartoonist, joined the staff in 1899. Eugene O. Mayfield was a reporter in 1890. He later conducted the first Childrens Page under the name Rex. M. He and a reporter named E. H. Hemming worked together in helping to solve then [three words were cut off?] in 1906. William R. Watson, later the managing editor, was a reporter when he started to work in 1895. Other able writers of these times included Ernest C. Hunt, John Becan Ryan, Albert D. Fetterman, Frank P. Gallagher, Raymond Austin Eaton, Fred Nye, Carl Smith, Robert B. Peattie and his wife Elia W. Peattie who became famous as an author. Beginning of Supremacy William G. Grounse, a brother-in-law of Mr. Hitchcock, had joined the business staff in 1887. He was now an officer in the company and had charge of the business office and the circulation department. An early picture of Harvey E. Newbranch, who is the editor-in-chief. This is his fiftieth year with the paper. Two big events helped the paper grow in 1898. Because of them, the circulation increased. And as more and more people bought the paper, the costs increased. The paper met the situation by spending more money to improve its services. One event was the great Trans-Mississippi Exposition in Omaha. The world's fair attracted national attention. It drew thousands of visitors. Total attendance was more than two million persons. At great expense, The World-Herald pioneered in using half-tone cuts, or engravings. These were reproductions of photographs of the exposition. The pictures were bought, because the paper had no photographer. The cuts were made in a local shop. The paper did not have an engraving plant of its own. The second event was the Spanish-American War. By straining his credit to the utmost, Mr. Hitchcock contracted with the New York Herald and the New York Journal for their entire war news by telegraph. The World-Herald was able to print a great war newspaper. This was the beginning of World-Herald supremacy. It was leadership founded on service. End of the Century The leader, however, had patches on its pants. A little joke printed on the editorial page told the story. It said: " We haven't had time to read the new book. The Editor's Purse. We know this much about it-it's flat." As the century neared its end, there were rugged financial hurdles ahead. And a new competitor entered the field. In 1899, a syndicate established a new paper in Omaha. This was the Omaha Daily News. Within a year, this paper occupies a new building at Seventeenth and Jackson Streets. The News, publishing an evening and Sunday paper, could operate more cheaply than its opposition. The World-Herald and the Omaha Bee published morning and evening papers. The new paper was backed by Eastern capital. Its entrance into the Omaha field meant a newspaper "war." There was to be price curring and a scramble for business. There was the threat, to the competitors, of a considerable loss in circulation and in revenue from advertising. Could The World-Herald weather the storm? At the turn of the century in 1900. The World-Herald was 15 years old. It was in debt about 100 thousand dollars. The Creighton University Founded in 1879 with 120 boys in attendance 11,270 degrees conferred by Creighton's 9 colleges. from 1891 to June, 1948 College of Commerce Creighton College University College School of Dentistry School of Law School fo Medicine William H. McCabe, S. J. College of Pharmacy Graduate School School of Nursing Carry On World-Herald! State Town 14th and Douglas Avenue Military Dundee Broadway 40th St. Arbor Coming Soon...State Theater HONEYWELL CHRONOTHERM Electric-Pneumatic-Electronic MINNEAPOLIS-HONEYWELL Serving Greater Omaha A Centennial Celebration 100 years of service! We of the North Western are proud of this record; pleased to point to our growth from a few miles of strap-rail line with a single locomotive, to a 9,600-mile rail network serving nine states. But we know well that the real credit for our progress must go to you, the traveler, the shipper, the farmer....to the generations in your family and community who had faith in this railroad, who stood with us through hard times and good in the realization that community development and good transportation go hand in hand. So in marking our 100th birthday, our thanks are to you---whose vision and assistance have made this event possible. CHICAGO and NORTH WESTERN SYSTEM |