Background
Yost, Casper Salathiel was born on July 1, 1864 in Sedalia, Missouri, United States. Son of George Casper and Sarah Elizabeth (Morris) Yost.
Yost, Casper Salathiel was born on July 1, 1864 in Sedalia, Missouri, United States. Son of George Casper and Sarah Elizabeth (Morris) Yost.
Education common schools, Lebanon, and Richland, Missouri. Doctor of Laws from Lincoln Memorial University, 1926, McKendree College, 1928, University of Missouri, 1934.
Began with Laclede County Leader, Lebanon, Missouri, 1872. Reporter Saint Louis Daily Chronicle, 1881-1882. Telegraph operator, 1882-1885.
Reporter and assistant telegraph editor, Missouri Republican, Saint Louis, 1886-1888.
Joined staff Saint Louis Globe-Democrat, 1889, assistant to managing editor, and Sunday editor, 1890-1915. Editor editorial page Globe-Democrat, since 1915.
Trustee Missouri History Society. Director Children’s Home Society of Missouri.
Member Christian (Disciples) Church.
Married Anna Augusta Parrott, May 2, 1883. Children: Alfred Clarence, Robert George (deceased), Casper Salathiel.