Background
Strayer, Louis William was born on May 4, 1869 in Princeton, Illinois, United States. Son of John William and Martha Jane (Mercer) Strayer.
Strayer, Louis William was born on May 4, 1869 in Princeton, Illinois, United States. Son of John William and Martha Jane (Mercer) Strayer.
Education high school, Akron, O.
Began as reporter Akron Beacon, 1887. Became reporter Pittsburgh Post, 1891, later with other newspapers in Pittsburgh. Washington correspondent Pittsburgh Gazette-Times, 1902-1908.
In charge Washington bureau Pittsburgh Dispatch, since 1908.
Reported important events throughout United States and Europe.
Married Minnie Watson Jones, August 29, 1892 (died 1910).