Background
Scripps, William Edmund was born on May 6, 1882 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of James Edmund and Harriet Josephine (Messinger) Scripps.
Scripps, William Edmund was born on May 6, 1882 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of James Edmund and Harriet Josephine (Messinger) Scripps.
Educated preparatory schools and Michigan Military Academy.
President, Evening News Association, publications Detroit News. Vice president James E. Scripps Corporation. President Scripps Motor Company, manufacturers of marine gasoline engines.
Founder, Station 8MK (now known as WWJ—The Detroit News), broadcasting regularly since August 1920 and television station WWJ-television on March 4, 1947.
Member Associated Press, Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Country.
Married Nina A. Downey, June 27, 1901. Children: James E. (deceased), William J., Robert Warren, Mary Annual.