Background
Thompson, John was born on December 20, 1873 in Elkton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Thomas Edward and Lucy (Smith) Thompson.
Thompson, John was born on December 20, 1873 in Elkton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Thomas Edward and Lucy (Smith) Thompson.
Educated public and private schools, Elkton.
Reporter Times-Herald, Chicago, 1899. With business office of New York Time, 1900-1908. Managing editor Pearson’s Magazine, 1908-1916.
Secretary J. J. Little & Ives, New York, book manufacturers, 1916-1921.
Publisher Minneapolis Star and Tribune.
Clubs: Lafayette, Minneapolis, Minikahda, Minneapolis Athletic.
Married Minnie Herbert. Married second, Beatrice Davies. Children: John, Junior.