Husband of Alice Phillip Aldrich.
Son of David & Rhoda Almy Aldrich.
Author of "History of the United States Marine Corps." Boston, 1875.
By JOHN BAILEY MILLS
The most amusing incident that I recall in connection with Grand Rapids newspapers was the dress parade of the reporterial force of the Grand Rapids Democrat before Col. Moses Almy Aldrich. The Colonel did not like the name Moses, so he parted his name, as he did his hair, in the middle and insisted that he be called Col. M. Almy Aldrich.
The particular incident to which I refer occurred the day following his assuming the position as managing editor of the Democrat. Former mayor I. M. Weston had bought the Democrat from Frank W. Ball, and engaged Aldrich as managing editor. He ordered the whole force to appear at his office at 1 p. m. for assignments. We all filed in at the time set except Stewart Ives De Kraft. "Stand at attention, young men," the Colonel commanded.
At this moment De Kraft rushed in, looked surprised on finding us lined up before the Colonel.
Turning to De Kraft, Aldrich said: "Young man do you know in whose presence you are? Remove your hat and stand at attention."
"I think you are the man I. M. has hired to run the Democrat."
"The members of the staff will address me as Col. Aldrich, managing editor, and salute when you enter my office", said the Colonel sternly.
Following the issuance of general order number one the Colonel proceeded to make assignments. De Kraft was made society editor and I was given the market beat and real estate.
This was the first and the last dress parade, but out of respect for the paper Colonel was always given the salute.
Aldrich has had an extensive and varied career. He has been employed in an editorial capacity on newspapers published in Milwaukee, Chicago, St. Louis, Chattanooga, Hartford, Detroit and Grand Rapids. He is not a bad fellow at heart, but his improvidence and vanity have made his life more a hardship than a pleasure.
Son of David & Rhoda Almy Aldrich.
Author of "History of the United States Marine Corps." Boston, 1875.
By JOHN BAILEY MILLS
The most amusing incident that I recall in connection with Grand Rapids newspapers was the dress parade of the reporterial force of the Grand Rapids Democrat before Col. Moses Almy Aldrich. The Colonel did not like the name Moses, so he parted his name, as he did his hair, in the middle and insisted that he be called Col. M. Almy Aldrich.
The particular incident to which I refer occurred the day following his assuming the position as managing editor of the Democrat. Former mayor I. M. Weston had bought the Democrat from Frank W. Ball, and engaged Aldrich as managing editor. He ordered the whole force to appear at his office at 1 p. m. for assignments. We all filed in at the time set except Stewart Ives De Kraft. "Stand at attention, young men," the Colonel commanded.
At this moment De Kraft rushed in, looked surprised on finding us lined up before the Colonel.
Turning to De Kraft, Aldrich said: "Young man do you know in whose presence you are? Remove your hat and stand at attention."
"I think you are the man I. M. has hired to run the Democrat."
"The members of the staff will address me as Col. Aldrich, managing editor, and salute when you enter my office", said the Colonel sternly.
Following the issuance of general order number one the Colonel proceeded to make assignments. De Kraft was made society editor and I was given the market beat and real estate.
This was the first and the last dress parade, but out of respect for the paper Colonel was always given the salute.
Aldrich has had an extensive and varied career. He has been employed in an editorial capacity on newspapers published in Milwaukee, Chicago, St. Louis, Chattanooga, Hartford, Detroit and Grand Rapids. He is not a bad fellow at heart, but his improvidence and vanity have made his life more a hardship than a pleasure.
Husband of Alice Phillip Aldrich.
Son of David & Rhoda Almy Aldrich.
Author of "History of the United States Marine Corps." Boston, 1875.
By JOHN BAILEY MILLS
The most amusing incident that I recall in connection with Grand Rapids newspapers was the dress parade of the reporterial force of the Grand Rapids Democrat before Col. Moses Almy Aldrich. The Colonel did not like the name Moses, so he parted his name, as he did his hair, in the middle and insisted that he be called Col. M. Almy Aldrich.
The particular incident to which I refer occurred the day following his assuming the position as managing editor of the Democrat. Former mayor I. M. Weston had bought the Democrat from Frank W. Ball, and engaged Aldrich as managing editor. He ordered the whole force to appear at his office at 1 p. m. for assignments. We all filed in at the time set except Stewart Ives De Kraft. "Stand at attention, young men," the Colonel commanded.
At this moment De Kraft rushed in, looked surprised on finding us lined up before the Colonel.
Turning to De Kraft, Aldrich said: "Young man do you know in whose presence you are? Remove your hat and stand at attention."
"I think you are the man I. M. has hired to run the Democrat."
"The members of the staff will address me as Col. Aldrich, managing editor, and salute when you enter my office", said the Colonel sternly.
Following the issuance of general order number one the Colonel proceeded to make assignments. De Kraft was made society editor and I was given the market beat and real estate.
This was the first and the last dress parade, but out of respect for the paper Colonel was always given the salute.
Aldrich has had an extensive and varied career. He has been employed in an editorial capacity on newspapers published in Milwaukee, Chicago, St. Louis, Chattanooga, Hartford, Detroit and Grand Rapids. He is not a bad fellow at heart, but his improvidence and vanity have made his life more a hardship than a pleasure.
Son of David & Rhoda Almy Aldrich.
Author of "History of the United States Marine Corps." Boston, 1875.
By JOHN BAILEY MILLS
The most amusing incident that I recall in connection with Grand Rapids newspapers was the dress parade of the reporterial force of the Grand Rapids Democrat before Col. Moses Almy Aldrich. The Colonel did not like the name Moses, so he parted his name, as he did his hair, in the middle and insisted that he be called Col. M. Almy Aldrich.
The particular incident to which I refer occurred the day following his assuming the position as managing editor of the Democrat. Former mayor I. M. Weston had bought the Democrat from Frank W. Ball, and engaged Aldrich as managing editor. He ordered the whole force to appear at his office at 1 p. m. for assignments. We all filed in at the time set except Stewart Ives De Kraft. "Stand at attention, young men," the Colonel commanded.
At this moment De Kraft rushed in, looked surprised on finding us lined up before the Colonel.
Turning to De Kraft, Aldrich said: "Young man do you know in whose presence you are? Remove your hat and stand at attention."
"I think you are the man I. M. has hired to run the Democrat."
"The members of the staff will address me as Col. Aldrich, managing editor, and salute when you enter my office", said the Colonel sternly.
Following the issuance of general order number one the Colonel proceeded to make assignments. De Kraft was made society editor and I was given the market beat and real estate.
This was the first and the last dress parade, but out of respect for the paper Colonel was always given the salute.
Aldrich has had an extensive and varied career. He has been employed in an editorial capacity on newspapers published in Milwaukee, Chicago, St. Louis, Chattanooga, Hartford, Detroit and Grand Rapids. He is not a bad fellow at heart, but his improvidence and vanity have made his life more a hardship than a pleasure.
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