Background
Dennis, Charles Henry was born on February 8, 1860 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Andrew and Matilda Lavina (Baker) Dennis.
Dennis, Charles Henry was born on February 8, 1860 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Andrew and Matilda Lavina (Baker) Dennis.
Doctorate.L., University of Illinois, 1881, Master of Arts, 1905. Doctor of Letters, Northwestern University, 1934.
Began career in newspaper work in Chicago, 1881. Reporter, dramatic critic, editorial writer, city editor The Chicago Daily News, 1882-1891. Managing editor Chicago Record, 1892-1901.
Chief editorial writer and manager foreign news service, Chicago Daily News.
1901-1907, associate editor, 1907-1912, managing editor, 1912-1925, editor, 1925-1934, editor emeritus, 1934.
Clubs: Union League, City (Chicago).
Married Rachel Shelby Wilson, 1884 (died 1891). Married second, Jeannelle Caldwell Wilson, 1894 (died 1933). Children: Ruth Elizabeth (Mistress John C. Langtry), William Andrew, Herbert Wilson (deceased), Mildred Blackburn (Mistress Julian P. Anderson).