Background
Smith, Arthur L. J. was born on May 31, 1860 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Wragg and M. T. Smith.
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Smith, Arthur L. J. was born on May 31, 1860 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Wragg and M. T. Smith.
G.s. William Loughton S. (representative South Carolina. in first 5 Congresses, 1879-1899). Education high school, Astoria, New York.
Began newspaper work as court reporter in New York. Entered office of The Spectator Company, publishers, September 1877. Had charge statistical work on paper, later part time, on editorial work, 1877-1886.
Purchased proprietary interest, 1888, becoming business manager and editor The Spectator. President The Spectator Company, 1908. retired, 1929. Trustee Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn.
Director Manhattan Bridge Three Cent Line, Hampton Point Estates Corporation.
Member Chamber Commerce State New York. Clubs: Montauk, Quogue Field.