Background
Beck, Edward Scott was born on December 12, 1868 in Bainbridge, Indiana, United States. Son of Moses Milton and Mary Hamilton (Scott) Beck.
Beck, Edward Scott was born on December 12, 1868 in Bainbridge, Indiana, United States. Son of Moses Milton and Mary Hamilton (Scott) Beck.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1893.
With Chicago Tribune since 1893 as reporter, copy-reader, night city editor, city editor and managing editor, and as assistant editor-in-chief since 1936. Also Second vice president Chicago Tribune Company.
Member Beta Theta Pi, Loyal Legion. Clubs: University, Chicago, Tavern, Glenview Golf, Casino.
Married Cora Frances Reilly, 1896 (died 1899). Married second, Grace Kennicott Redfield, August 23, 1911 (died December 2, 1928).