Background
Thompson, William Thomas was born on March 20, 1861 in St. John, N.B., Canada. Son of William Elder and Margaret Ray (Scott) Thompson.
Thompson, William Thomas was born on March 20, 1861 in St. John, N.B., Canada. Son of William Elder and Margaret Ray (Scott) Thompson.
Educated private and grammar school, St. John.
Came to the United States, 1887, naturalized, 1897. Reporter St. John Telegraph, 1877-1879, St. John Sun, 1880-1882, editor Winnipeg Times, 1883-1886. Managing editor Duluth Tribune, 1889-1889.
With St. Paul Pioneer Press, 1890-1891. Managing editor Duluth Herald, 1892-1934. Editor Duluth Herald, News-Tribune, 1934-1941.
Club: Northland Country (Duluth).
Married Elba H. Wilbur, April.