Background
Whiting, Edward Elwell was born on February 18, 1875 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles Goodrich and Eliza Rose (Gray) Whiting.
Whiting, Edward Elwell was born on February 18, 1875 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles Goodrich and Eliza Rose (Gray) Whiting.
Preparatory education, Williston Seminary. Student Harvard 3 years.
Rose; married second, Margaret Robbins, September 1, 1943. Learned journalism from father, who was associate editor Springfield Republican many years. Began newspaper work with Springfield Homestead (weekly).
Became connected with Boston papers, 1903.
Formerly editor Boston Evening Record. Writer “Whiting’s Column” in Boston Herald, “Beacon Hill” in Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram.
Etc. Chairman Boston Elevated Railway, 1927-1947.
Political consultant. Trustee Deaconess Hospital, Boston.
Member of advisory council, School Practical Art, Boston.
Member of advisory council, School Practical Art, Boston. Member Theta Delta Chirurgical Mason.; Clubs: Puddingstone, City.
Married Margaret Webster, October 3, 1906 (deceased). Married second, Margaret Robbins, September 1, 1943.