Background
He was born in Chicago on September 9, 1850 to Iver Lawson (1822-1872) and Melinda (Nordvig) Lawson (1827-1896).
He was born in Chicago on September 9, 1850 to Iver Lawson (1822-1872) and Melinda (Nordvig) Lawson (1827-1896).
Phillip’s Academy, Andover, Massachusetts (United States) To*k charge of an interest of his father’s estate in a printing establishment,1872. Bought Chicago DailyNews, 1876. Started morning edition, 1881.
Became sole proprietor, 1888. Retained the name Daily News for the evening paper, and changed morning issue to the Chicago Record (now the Chicago Record-Herald). Has been President of the Associated Press.
Established Daily News Fresh Air Fund, which maintains the Lincoln Park Sanitorium for sick poor children.
Inaugurated and sustained the popular movement resulting in the establishment of Postal Savings Banks in America. Newspaper editor and publisher.