Background
Harris, William Welton was born on February 10, 1866 in Hudson, Michigan, United States. Son of Caleb H. and Eliza (Durling) Harris.
Harris, William Welton was born on February 10, 1866 in Hudson, Michigan, United States. Son of Caleb H. and Eliza (Durling) Harris.
B.Ph., University of Michigan, 1889.
Began as reporter, Detroit News, 1890. With Chicago Inter Ocean and Chicago Tribune, 1891-1895. New York World and New York Tribune, 1895, New York American, 1896-1901.
Telegraph editor and Sunday editor, New York Herald, 1901-1905.
Managing editor, New York Evening Telegram, 1905-1908. Night editor, New York Herald, 1908-1914.
Managing editor New York Sun, 1914-1916. Publicity counsel, 1916-1924.
Editor American Railroads, 1918-1922.
Associate editor Railroad Data, 1922-1924. Vice president Fifth Avenue Coach Company, 1924-1927.
Married Jessie Elizabeth Brown, January 25, 1893. Children: Jean, Janet, Ruth, Elizabeth (deceased).