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Edward Everett Cox

American newspaper publisher

Died when: 63 years 93 days (759 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Edward Everett Cox

Edward Everett Cox (December 29, 1867 – April 1, 1931) was an American newspaper publisher who started Blackford County's first daily newspaper in Hartford City, Indiana.

He is "considered one of the most influential forces in journalism" in Blackford County, and was a strong supporter of the Democratic Party.

Serving as publisher and sometimes as editor of his newspaper, he also spent time as chairman of the eleventh congressional district, county chairman of the Democratic Party, member of the school board, and postmaster.

His newspapers were a "voice" for the Democratic Party for nearly 40 years.


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