Background
Linthicum, Richard was born on March 30, 1859 in Libertytown, Maryland, United States. Son of Hamilton S. and Sophronia (Gallaher) Linthicum.
Linthicum, Richard was born on March 30, 1859 in Libertytown, Maryland, United States. Son of Hamilton S. and Sophronia (Gallaher) Linthicum.
Educated schools of Baltimore and Liberty Academy.
Served observer United States Weather Bureau, 1877-1880. Engaged in newspaper work and magazine writing, since 1883. Contributor of articles, short stories, etc., to various mags.
Author: Boer and Britisher in South Africa, 1900. The War Between Russia and Japan, 1905. News editor Chicago Chronicle, July 1904—.
Served observer United States Weather Bureau, 1877-1880.
Married Mary Alice Van de Venter, September 24, 1882.